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National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
The National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) provides impartial, scientific advice to federal food safety agencies.
USDA Whitten Building Notice of Public Meeting | PDF (Aug 22, 2008)
From the Federal Register; FSIS Docket No. 2008-0030.
USDA Symbol Nominations Sought For Membership on the NACMCF (Aug 8, 2008)
Nominations are due September 17 (note correction in news release). See the Federal Register Notice for complete information.
People gathered around a conference table Subcommittee Meetings
Meeting dates for July, August, and September have been announced. The full committee will meet September 22-26, 2008 in Washington, DC.
About NACMCF
History, membership, and responsibilities; current subcommittees.

Committee Charter
The charter states the NACMCF's purpose and the rules under which it operates.

Nominations for Membership
Prospective members must complete Form AD-755, Advisory Committee Membership Background Information (Fillable PDF) | Microsoft Word, and submit to a background investigation and review of their qualifications.

Members of the NACMCF
Learn more about the individuals who serve on the Committee.

NACMCF Executive Committee
The Executive Committee includes the Chair, Vice Chair, agency liaisons, and the Executive Secretariat staff at FSIS.

Meetings
This page lists past as well as upcoming meetings. It includes transcripts and certified meeting minutes.

Current Subcommittees
Members, background, and work charges are detailed for each of the current subcommittees.
Reports and Recommendations Issued
Get final reports issued by NACMCF for current and past sessions, listed by year.

The Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA)
The U.S. General Services Administration provides this overview of the FACA and links to the FACA database used frequently by Congress and the Executive Branch.

Questions, comments, and correspondence for NACMCF Members should be sent through the Executive Secretariat Office:
Gerri Ransom, MS
Director, Executive Secretariat
USDA, FSIS, OPHS
Room 354, Aerospace Center
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250-3700
Phone: (202) 690-6600
Fax: (202) 690-6634
Email: gerri.ransom@fsis.usda.gov


Last Modified: August 22, 2008

 

 

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