Washington, DC, Nov. 3, 2009 - The USDA, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration's Grain Inspection Advisory Committee will meet November 17-18, 2009, in Kansas City, Missouri.

The Committee meeting will take place from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., November 17, 2009, and 8:00 a.m.- noon, November 18, 2009, at the Embassy Suites Hotel-Kansas City Plaza, 220 West 43rd Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.

Requests to address the Committee at the meeting or written comments may be sent to: Administrator, GIPSA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 3601, Washington, DC 20250-3601. Requests and comments may also be faxed to (202) 690-2173.

The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the Administrator of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration with respect to the implementation of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 71 et seq.). Relevant information about the Advisory Committee is available on the GIPSA web site. Under the section I Want To, select Learn about the Grain Inspection Advisory Committee.

The agenda will include an overview of GIPSA's programs, crop production and marketing outlook, update on sorghum odor, container regulation changes, wheat standards, status of quality management program implementation, update on international programs, laboratory proficiency program, and the Yamamoto rice sheller study.

For a copy of the agenda please contact Terri Henry, (202) 205-8281 or by e-mail Terri.L.Henry@usda.gov.

Public participation will be limited to written statements, unless permission is received from the Committee Chair to orally address the Committee. The meeting will be open to the public.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information or related accommodations should contact Terri Henry, telephone (202) 205-8281 or FAX (202) 690-2173.

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GIPSA Release #78-09

Terri L. Henry (202) 205-8281