In the August 10, 2015, Federal Register, USDA announced the solicitation of nominations to fill five vacancies on the National Genetic Resources Advisory Council ("NGRC"), which is a subcommittee of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics ("NAREEE") Advisory Board. The NAREEE formulates recommendations on actions and policies for the collection, maintenance, and utilization of genetic resources; makes recommendations for coordination of genetic resources plans of several domestic and international organizations; and advises the NGRC Director of new and innovative approaches to genetic resources conservation. Nominations are due August 28, 2015.
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