Department of Agriculture October 27, 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Equity Commission Advisory Committee and Equity Commission Subcommittee on Agriculture Extension of Application Period
Document Number: 2021-23425
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-10-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture
On September 27, 2021, the United State Department of Agriculture published in the Federal Register a notice of intent to establish and solicit nominations for membership on the USDA Equity Commission and its Subcommittee on Agriculture. The nomination application period for this notice has been extended in order to provide additional opportunities for interested persons to submit their nomination application. The nomination application period for individuals who wish to serve and/or submit nominations to recommend potential candidates for the Equity Commission and/or Subcommittee on Agriculture has been extended until November 20, 2021. A complete application consists of the three documents listed in the initial notice: (1) Brief summary of qualifications for the position (e.g., a letter of interest that explains how the candidate's experience would contribute to the Commission), (2) r[eacute]sum[eacute], and (3) background disclosure form (Form AD-755).
Notice of Availability of a Pest Risk Analysis for the Importation of Fresh Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Rhizome From Samoa Into the United States (Including Territories)
Document Number: 2021-23358
Type: Notice
Date: 2021-10-27
Agency: Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
We are advising the public that we have prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with importation of fresh turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome from Samoa into the United States (including territories). Based on the analysis, we have determined that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of turmeric (Curcuma longa) rhizome from Samoa. We are making the pest risk analysis available to the public for review and comment.
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