The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominees to serve on the USDA Grain Inspection Advisory Committee. The advisory committee advises AMS on the programs and services it delivers under the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA). Recommendations by the advisory committee help AMS better meet the needs of its customers who operate in a dynamic and changing marketplace.
The committee is composed of 15 members, appointed by the Department, who represent the interests of grain producers, processors, handlers, merchandisers, consumers, exporters, and scientists with expertise in research related to the policies in section 2 of the USGSA (7 U.S.C. 74). Appointments last three years and no member may serve successive terms.
Nominations forms (AD-755) are available on the AMS website. Forms should be mailed to: Kendra Kline, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Rm. 2043-S, Mail Stop 3614, Washington, DC 20250-3611. Forms may also be sent by FAX: 202-690-2333 or by email: mailto:Kendra.C.Kline@ams.usda.gov. For additional information contact Kendra Kline, (202) 690- 2410, or Kendra.C.Kline@ams.usda.gov.
Applications submitted during the previous nomination period, from December 6, 2016, to January 20, 2017, will be considered unless the nominee is no longer available for consideration. If the applicant is no longer eligible or no longer is able to be nominated, the applicant should provide notification to Kendra Kline using the above contact information.
While members of the advisory committee serve without compensation, USDA provides reimbursement for travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, for travel away from home or regular place of business in performance of advisory committee service.
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