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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Research Service

 
Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture 
Meeting

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary, Research, Education, and 
Economics, Agricultural Research Service.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App. 2, the United States Department of Agriculture announces a 
meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century 
Agriculture (AC21).

DATES: The meeting dates are May 28, 2008, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and May 
29, 2008, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Waugh Auditorium, USDA Economic Research Service, Third 
Floor, South Tower, 1800 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Schechtman, Telephone (202) 
720-3817.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The nineteenth meeting of the AC21 has been 
scheduled for May 28-29, 2008. The AC21 consists of members 
representing the biotechnology industry, farmers, commodity processors 
and shippers, livestock handlers, environmental and consumer groups, 
and academic researchers. In addition, representatives from the 
Departments of Commerce, Health and Human Services, and State, and the 
Environmental Protection Agency, the Office of the United States Trade 
Representative, and the National Association of State Departments of 
Agriculture serve as ``ex officio'' members. At this meeting, the 
committee will continue its consideration of potential USDA regulatory 
and marketing roles in the oversight of transgenic food animals 
intended for food or non-food uses. Background information regarding 
the work of the AC21 will be available on the USDA Web site at http://
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    Requests to make oral presentations at the meeting may be sent to 
Michael Schechtman, Designated Federal Official, Office of the Deputy 
Secretary, USDA, 202 B Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building, 12th Street 
and Jefferson Drive, SW., Washington, DC 20250, Telephone (202) 720-
3817; Fax (202) 690-4265; E-mail Michael.schechtman@ars.usda.gov. On 
May 28, 2008, if time permits, reasonable provision will be made for 
oral presentations of no more than five minutes each in duration. 
Written requests to make oral presentations at the meeting must be 
received by the contact person identified herein at least three 
business days before the meeting. The meeting will be open to the 
public, but space is limited. If you would like to attend the meetings, 
you must register by contacting Ms. Dianne Harmon at (202) 720-4074, by 
fax at (202) 720-3191 or by e-mail at Dianne.harmon@ars.usda.gov at 
least five business days prior to the meeting. Please provide your 
name, title, business affiliation, address, and telephone and fax 
numbers when you register. If you require a sign language interpreter 
or other special accommodation due to disability, please indicate those 
needs at the time of registration.

    Dated: April 24, 2008.
Jeremy Stump,
Senior Advisor for International and Homeland Security Affairs and 
Biotechnology.
[FR Doc. E8-9768 Filed 5-2-08; 8:45 am]

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