The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is soliciting nominations for membership for the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). The full Committee consists of 20 members, and each person selected is expected to serve a 2-year term. The USDA is announcing Committee vacancies to minority businesses and organizations, consumer groups, businesses, media, local and state governments, and academia to attract and appoint diverse candidates. The USDA expects to appoint new Committee members for the entire committee in 2022.

DATES:

Nominations, including a cover letter to the Secretary, the nominee’s typed resume or curriculum vitae, and a completed USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form AD–755, must be received by February 18, 2022. Self-nominations are welcome.

ADDRESSES: The USDA Advisory Committee Membership Background Information form AD–755 is available online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valeria Green, Designated Federal Official, National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection, U.S. Department of Agriculture, by telephone at (301) 504–0846, Email: valeria.green@ usda.gov, regarding specific questions about the Committee or this solicitation. General information about the Committee can also be found at: https:// www.fsis.usda.gov/nacmpi.