Source:  USDA, 7/11/14

USDA is seeking applications and nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection. Membership is encouraged for individuals with knowledge and interest in meat, poultry and processed egg product safety and other FSIS responsibilities. Persons from industry; state and federal government; public health, scientific and academic communities; and consumers and consumer organizations, as well as all other interested persons, are invited to submit nominations.

For consideration, submit a résumé and USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form AD-755. The résumé or curriculum vitae must be limited to five, one-sided pages and should include educational background, expertise and a list of select publications. For submissions received that are more than five, one-sided pages in length, only the first five pages will be reviewed. Form AD-755 is available at http://www.ocio.usda.gov/forms/doc/AD-755.pdf. Nomination packages can be mailed to Secretary Tom Vilsack, USDA, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250, Attn: National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection. Nominations must be re- ceived by July 23, 2014. Self-nominations are also welcome. 

For additional information, contact Program Specialist Jane Johnson at 202-690-1277 or Jane.johnson@ fsis.usda.gov. To read the Federal Register notice, go to http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/ regulations/federal-register/federal-register-notices.