This notice is announcing a public meeting of the full Committee and Subcommittees from November 17, 2021 to November 19, 2021. The Committee will discuss the following two new charges: Enhancing Salmonella Control in Poultry Products and Cyclospora cayetanensis Contamination.

DATES:

The full Committee will hold an open meeting on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST. The Subcommittees on Enhancing Salmonella Control in Poultry Products and Cyclospora cayetanensis Contamination, will hold concurrent open Subcommittee meetings on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday November 18, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST.; and Friday, November 19, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES:

The Committee meetings will be held virtually. Attendees must pre-register at https://ems8.intellor.com?do=register&t=1&p=841219 to receive a link for the meeting, dial-in number, access code, and unique Attendee ID for the Wednesday November 17, 2021 plenary meeting. There will be an opportunity to provide oral comments during the public meeting.  Speakers are limited to three minutes during the public comment period.  Attendees must notify FSIS during registration of their wish to speak at the meeting. FSIS will do its best to accommodate all registered persons who request to provide oral comments. Attendees should also indicate if they are interested in attending any of the Subcommittee meetings so FSIS can provide links for those meetings.

The NACMCF charges to be presented will be available at: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/policy/federal-register-rulemaking/federal-register-notices.

Agenda:

FSIS will finalize an agenda on or before the meeting date and post it on FSIS’ website at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/news-events/events-meetings.

Please note that the meeting agenda is subject to change due to the time required to present and discuss new charges; thus, sessions could end earlier or later than anticipated. Please plan accordingly if you would like to attend this meeting. Also, the official transcript of the November 17, 2021 full Committee meeting, when it becomes available, will be available on FSIS’ website at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/news-events/events-meetings.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Persons with additional questions should contact Dr. Evelyne Mbandi: Phone: (202) 690-6537; Email: NACMCF@usda.gov. Sign Language Interpretation: Persons requiring a sign language interpreter or other special accommodations should notify Dr. Mbandi by November 3, 2021.