National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods; Solicit for Membership Nominations, 18111-18112 [2023-06261]

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[FR Doc. 2023–06301 Filed 3–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–34–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:19 Mar 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food Safety and Inspection Service [Docket No. FSIS–2022–0034] National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods; Solicit for Membership Nominations Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: On February 6, 2023, the USDA published a notice in the Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). In the notice, FSIS stated that the nomination period would close on March 15, 2023. FSIS is extending the nomination period until April 17, 2023, to provide interested persons with additional time to submit their nomination packages. DATES: On February 6, 2023, USDA published a notice in the Federal Register 88 FR 7676; FR Doc. 2023– 02395 soliciting nominations for membership on the NACMCF. The notice stated the nomination period would close on March 15, 2023. FSIS is extending the nomination period until April 17, 2023, to provide interested persons with additional time to submit their nomination packages. All nomination packages must be received by 11:59 p.m. est. or postmark by April 17, 2023. ADDRESSES: Nomination packages should be sent by email to NACMCF@ usda.gov, or mailed to: The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1131, South Building, Attn: FSIS\OPHS\National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (John Jarosh), Washington, DC 20250. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Jarosh, Designated Federal Officer, by telephone at 510–671–4397, by email to NACMCF@usda.gov or by mail to: John Jarosh, USDA, FSIS, Office of Public Health Science, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1131, Washington, DC 20250. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NACMCF provides impartial scientific advice and peer reviews to Federal food safety agencies for use in the development of an integrated national food safety systems approach that assures the safety of domestic, imported, and exported foods. USDA is seeking NACMCF nominees with scientific SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18111 expertise in the fields of microbiology, risk assessment, epidemiology, public health, food science, and other relevant disciplines. To obtain the scientific perspective, expertise, experience and point-of-view of all stakeholders, USDA is seeking nominations for the NACMCF from persons in academia, industry, and State governments, as well as all other interested persons with the required expertise. Members can serve on only one USDA Advisory Committee at a time. A complete nomination package consists of the three documents listed in the February 6, 2023, notice: (1) Nomination cover letter addressed to the Secretary of Agriculture, (2) re´sume´ or curriculum vitae and (3) USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form AD–755 Available at: https://www.usda.gov/ sites/default/files/documents/ad755.pdf (88 FR 7676). 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, if available, that confirm the nominee’s expertise for the related work. Any submissions with more than the prescribed five one-sided pages in length will have only the first five pages reviewed. A person may selfnominate, or a nomination can be made on behalf of someone else. Additional Public Notification Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy development is important. Consequently, FSIS will announce this Federal Register publication on-line through the FSIS web page located at: https:// www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register. FSIS will also announce and provide a link to it through the FSIS Constituent Update, which is used to provide information regarding FSIS policies, procedures, regulations, Federal Register notices, FSIS public meetings, and other types of information that could affect or would be of interest to our constituents and stakeholders. The Constituent Update is available on the FSIS web page. Through the web page, FSIS is able to provide information to a much broader, more diverse audience. In addition, FSIS offers an email subscription service which provides automatic and customized access to selected food safety news and information. This service is available at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. Options range from recalls to export information, regulations, directives, and notices. Customers can add or delete subscriptions themselves and have the option to password protect their accounts. E:\FR\FM\27MRN1.SGM 27MRN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 18112 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 58 / Monday, March 27, 2023 / Notices USDA Non-Discrimination Statement DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, USDA, its Mission Areas, agencies, staff offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the responsible Mission Area, agency, or staff office; the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TTY); or the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD–3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632–9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD–3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–9410; (2) Fax: (833) 256–1665 or (202) 690– 7442; or (3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Forest Service Dated: March 20, 2023. Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–06261 Filed 3–24–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:19 Mar 24, 2023 Jkt 259001 SRS RACs Membership Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committees Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Solicitation for members. AGENCY: The Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking nominations for the Secure Rural School Resource Advisory Committees (SRS RACs) pursuant to the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (the Act) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Additional information on the SRS RACs can be found by visiting the SRS RACs website at: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/ secure-rural-schools. DATES: Written nominations must be received by June 10, 2023. A completed application packet includes the nominee’s name, resume, and completed AD–755 Form—Advisory Committee or Research and Promotion Background Information. All completed application packets must be sent to the addresses under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. ADDRESSES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION under Nomination and Application Information for the address of the SRS RAC Regional Coordinators accepting nominations. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brianna Gallegos, National Partnership Coordinator, National Partnership Office, USDA Forest Service, Yates Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, Mailstop #1158, Washington, DC 20250 or by email to SM.FS.SRSInbox@ usda.gov. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf and hard of hearing (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800– 877–8339, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background In accordance with the provisions of FACA, the Secretary of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the purpose of improving collaborative relationships among people who use and care for National Forests and provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with Title II. The duties of SRS RACs include monitoring projects, advising the Secretary on the progress and results of monitoring efforts, and making recommendations to the Forest Service for any appropriate changes or PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 adjustments to the projects being monitored by the SRS RACs. Sfmt 4703 The SRS RACs will be comprised of 15 members approved by the Secretary of Agriculture (or designee) where each will serve a 4-year term. SRS RACs memberships will be balanced in terms of the points of view represented and functions to be performed. The SRS RACs shall include representation from the following interest areas: (1) Five persons who represent: (a) Organized Labor or Non-Timber Forest Product Harvester Groups; (b) Developed Outdoor Recreation, Off-Highway Vehicle Users, or Commercial Recreation Activities; (c) Energy and Mineral Development, or Commercial or Recreational Fishing Groups; (d) Commercial Timber Industry; and (e) Federal Grazing Permit or Other Land Use Permit Holders, or Representative of Non-Industrial Private Forest Land Owners, within the area for which the committee is organized. (2) Five persons who represent: (a) Nationally or Regionally Recognized Environmental Organizations; (b) Regionally or Locally Recognized Environmental Organizations; (c) Dispersed Recreational Activities; (d) Archaeology and History; and (e) Nationally or Regionally Recognized Wild Horse and Burro Interest, Wildlife Hunting Organizations, or Watershed Associations. (3) Five persons who represent: (a) State Elected Office holder; (b) County or Local Elected Office holder; (c) American Indian Tribes within or adjacent to the area for which the committee is organized; (d) Area School Officials or Teachers; and (e) Affected Public-at-Large. If a vacancy arises, the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) may consider recommending to the Secretary (or designee) to fill the vacancy as soon as it occurs with a candidate from the applicant pool provided an appropriate candidate is available. In accordance with the Act, members of the SRS RAC shall serve without compensation. SRS RAC members and replacements may be allowed travel expenses and per diem for attendance at committee meetings, subject to approval of the DFO responsible for administrative support to the SRS RAC. E:\FR\FM\27MRN1.SGM 27MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 58 (Monday, March 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18111-18112]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06261]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Food Safety and Inspection Service

[Docket No. FSIS-2022-0034]


National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for 
Foods; Solicit for Membership Nominations

AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: On February 6, 2023, the USDA published a notice in the 
Federal Register soliciting nominations for membership on the National 
Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). In 
the notice, FSIS stated that the nomination period would close on March 
15, 2023. FSIS is extending the nomination period until April 17, 2023, 
to provide interested persons with additional time to submit their 
nomination packages.

DATES: On February 6, 2023, USDA published a notice in the Federal 
Register 88 FR 7676; FR Doc. 2023-02395 soliciting nominations for 
membership on the NACMCF. The notice stated the nomination period would 
close on March 15, 2023. FSIS is extending the nomination period until 
April 17, 2023, to provide interested persons with additional time to 
submit their nomination packages. All nomination packages must be 
received by 11:59 p.m. est. or postmark by April 17, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Nomination packages should be sent by email to 
[email protected], or mailed to: The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1131, 
South Building, Attn: FSIS\OPHS\National Advisory Committee on 
Microbiological Criteria for Foods (John Jarosh), Washington, DC 20250.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Jarosh, Designated Federal 
Officer, by telephone at 510-671-4397, by email to [email protected] or 
by mail to: John Jarosh, USDA, FSIS, Office of Public Health Science, 
1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1131, Washington, DC 20250.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NACMCF provides impartial scientific 
advice and peer reviews to Federal food safety agencies for use in the 
development of an integrated national food safety systems approach that 
assures the safety of domestic, imported, and exported foods. USDA is 
seeking NACMCF nominees with scientific expertise in the fields of 
microbiology, risk assessment, epidemiology, public health, food 
science, and other relevant disciplines. To obtain the scientific 
perspective, expertise, experience and point-of-view of all 
stakeholders, USDA is seeking nominations for the NACMCF from persons 
in academia, industry, and State governments, as well as all other 
interested persons with the required expertise. Members can serve on 
only one USDA Advisory Committee at a time.
    A complete nomination package consists of the three documents 
listed in the February 6, 2023, notice: (1) Nomination cover letter 
addressed to the Secretary of Agriculture, (2) r[eacute]sum[eacute] or 
curriculum vitae and (3) USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background 
Information form AD-755 Available at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755.pdf (88 FR 7676). 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, if available, that confirm the nominee's expertise for 
the related work. Any submissions with more than the prescribed five 
one-sided pages in length will have only the first five pages reviewed. 
A person may self-nominate, or a nomination can be made on behalf of 
someone else.

Additional Public Notification

    Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy 
development is important. Consequently, FSIS will announce this Federal 
Register publication on-line through the FSIS web page located at: 
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register.
    FSIS will also announce and provide a link to it through the FSIS 
Constituent Update, which is used to provide information regarding FSIS 
policies, procedures, regulations, Federal Register notices, FSIS 
public meetings, and other types of information that could affect or 
would be of interest to our constituents and stakeholders. The 
Constituent Update is available on the FSIS web page. Through the web 
page, FSIS is able to provide information to a much broader, more 
diverse audience. In addition, FSIS offers an email subscription 
service which provides automatic and customized access to selected food 
safety news and information. This service is available at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. Options range from recalls to export 
information, regulations, directives, and notices. Customers can add or 
delete subscriptions themselves and have the option to password protect 
their accounts.

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USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

    In accordance with Federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights 
regulations and policies, USDA, its Mission Areas, agencies, staff 
offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering 
USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, 
national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender 
expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, 
family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance 
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil 
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA 
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing 
deadlines vary by program or incident.
    Program information may be made available in languages other than 
English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of 
communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large 
print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the 
responsible Mission Area, agency, or staff office; the USDA TARGET 
Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY); or the Federal Relay Service 
at (800) 877-8339.
    To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should 
complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, 
which can be obtained online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a 
letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's 
name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the 
alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the 
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date 
of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or 
letter must be submitted to USDA by:
    (1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20250-9410;
    (2) Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
    (3) Email: [email protected].

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

    Dated: March 20, 2023.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-06261 Filed 3-24-23; 8:45 am]
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