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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of the General Conference Committee of the National Poultry SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 AGENCY: FNS is seeking nominations for 9 vacancies on the National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant and Fetal Nutrition (Council). The Council is composed of 24 members. Members of the Council from outside USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are appointed for 3-year terms. State and local officials may serve only during their official tenure. Parent participants are appointed for 2-year terms. Members appointed from USDA and HHS serve at the pleasure of their respective Secretaries. The Council studies the operation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and related programs such as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Categories of membership are specified by law. 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Local WIC Program Project Director in a Rural Area The individual responsible for administering a local level WIC Program in a rural area. Has operational knowledge about all aspects of the WIC Program. Representative of an Organization Serving Migrants Individual from an organization that either directly or indirectly provides services to migrants or advocates through legislative efforts, public education, litigation and research to improve the health and welfare of migrants. WIC Parent Participant—2 Positions A pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, or the parent/ guardian of an infant and/or child participating in the WIC Program. 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[FR Doc No: 2014-22881]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food and Nutrition Service


Nominations Open for the Vacancies on the National Advisory 
Council on Maternal, Infant and Fetal Nutrition

AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), USDA.

ACTION: Nominations open for the vacancies on the National Advisory 
Council on Maternal, Infant and Fetal Nutrition.

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SUMMARY: FNS is seeking nominations for 9 vacancies on the National 
Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant and Fetal Nutrition (Council). The 
Council is composed of 24 members. Members of the Council from outside 
USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are 
appointed for 3-year terms. State and local officials may serve only 
during their official tenure. Parent participants are appointed for 2-
year terms. Members appointed from USDA and HHS serve at the pleasure 
of their respective Secretaries.
    The Council studies the operation of the Special Supplemental 
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), and related 
programs such as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). 
Categories of membership are specified by law. To assure a balance of 
differing views, Council members are drawn from Federal, State and 
local governments, industry and organizations with a common interest in 
the management of WIC and CSFP, including parent participants in both 
programs.
    The vacant positions include:

State WIC Program Director

    The individual responsible for administering the WIC Program at the

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State level. Has operational knowledge about all aspects of WIC 
management.

State CSFP Director

    The individual responsible for administering the CSFP at the State 
level. Has operational knowledge about all aspects of CSFP management.

State WIC Program Fiscal Director

    The individual responsible for the administration and monitoring of 
WIC grants at the State and local levels. This includes monitoring 
compliance of State and local budgets and expenditures with fiscal 
policies and procedures.

Local WIC Program Project Director in a Rural Area

    The individual responsible for administering a local level WIC 
Program in a rural area. Has operational knowledge about all aspects of 
the WIC Program.

Representative of an Organization Serving Migrants

    Individual from an organization that either directly or indirectly 
provides services to migrants or advocates through legislative efforts, 
public education, litigation and research to improve the health and 
welfare of migrants.

WIC Parent Participant--2 Positions

    A pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, or the parent/
guardian of an infant and/or child participating in the WIC Program.

CSFP Parent Participant

    A pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, or the parent/
guardian of an infant and/or child participating in CSFP.

Representative of a Non-profit Public Interest Organization

    An individual from an organization that serves the public interest 
such as a advocacy or community action group or a food bank.
    Section 17(k) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended (42 
U.S.C. 1786), mandates the Council and authorizes the Secretary of 
Agriculture to appoint the members. The White House Liaison Office is 
responsible for vetting every candidate who applies for membership to 
the Council. In order to be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture 
to serve on a board, council or committee, each applicant must clear 
all stages of the vetting process. Vetting is a comprehensive personal 
and professional background investigation that specifically includes, 
but is not limited to, an analysis of each candidate's criminal 
history, bankruptcy filings, liens and judgments, affiliations and 
associations, lobbyist status, and prior involvement with USDA.
    This process is used to ensure that the finest candidates are 
selected to represent the interests of the United States Department of 
Agriculture. Individuals and organizations who wish to nominate experts 
for this or any other USDA advisory committee should submit a letter to 
the Secretary listing these individuals' names and business address, 
phone, and email contact information. These individuals may be 
contacted now or in the future to determine their interest in serving 
as a committee member.
    Candidates who wish to be considered for membership on the Council 
should submit an AD-755 application form and resume to the Secretary of 
Agriculture. Cover letters should be addressed to the Secretary of 
Agriculture. All nomination materials should be mailed in a single, 
complete package and postmarked by October 27, 2014 to: Thomas Vilsack, 
Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue 
SW., Washington, DC 20250, at the attention of Robin Young, DFO, USDA/
FNS/SFPD. The application form and more information about advisory 
committees can be found at https://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/
usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=advisorycommittees.xml.
    FNS has special interest in assuring that women, minority groups, 
and the physically disabled are adequately represented on these 
advisory committees. We encourage and welcome nominations for qualified 
female, minority, or disabled candidates.

    Dated: September 19, 2014.
Yvette S. Jackson,
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-22881 Filed 9-25-14; 8:45 am]
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