Source: USDA, 12/30/16

USDA is extending the period for applications and nominations for membership to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). Membership is encouraged for individuals with knowledge and interest in meat, poultry and egg product safety and other FSIS responsibilities.

Persons from industry; state and local government; public health, scientific and academic communities; and consumers and consumer organizations, are invited to submit nominations. Self-nominations are also acceptable.

For consideration, submit a cover letter indicating your interest in serving as an industry, consumer, state and local government, or academic representative, a resume and USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form AD-755. The resume 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.

USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form AD-755 is available at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/forms.

Nomination packages can be mailed to Natasha Williams, Dedicated Federal Officer; Office of Outreach, Employee Education and Training; Food Safety and Inspection Service; U.S. Department of Agriculture; 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.; Mail Stop 3778, Patriots Plaza III, Rm. 9-265A; Washington, D.C. 20250.  Attn: National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection.

Nominations, including self-nominations, must be received by January 23, 2017. A Federal Register Notice containing additional details on this Committee and how to apply for membership may be accessed at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulations/federal-register/federal-register-notices.

For more information, contact Natasha Williams, Program Specialist, Designated Federal Officer, via email at Natasha.Williams@fsis.usda.gov or telephone at 202-690-6531.

General information about the committee may be found at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/regulations/advisory-committees/nacmpi.