2008 Mid-Year Meeting Agenda

 

Food & Agriculture Security Task Force

Chairman: Bill Even, South Dakota
Vice Chairman: Roger Allbee, Vermont

 

NASDA Mid-Year Conference

Washington, D.C.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

1:00pm to 3:00pm

 

AGENDA

 

 

I. Welcome, Introductions & Roll Call

 

 

II. Update on the Food & Agriculture Sector/Government Coordinating Council (GCC)

-GCC goals and activities for 2008

 

 

III. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Activities Related to Food & Agriculture

 

  • Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN)/Communications

Speaker: Gregory. S. Christy, DHS Food & Agriculture Sector Liaison (confirmed)

 

  • Critical Infrastructure Project

Speaker: Lyle Jackson, DHS Food & Agriculture Program Manager (confirmed)

           

  • Chemical FacilityAnti-Terrorism Standards

Speaker: Dennis Deziel or Rep from DHS Office of Chemical Security Compliance

 

 

IV. Update on USDA Activities on Homeland Security

Speaker: Jesica Fantinato, USDA Office of Homeland Security (confirmed)

 

 

V. Update on Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Activities on Homeland Security

Speaker: LeeAnne Jackson, FDA Office of Food Safety, Defense, and Outreach

 

 VI. Homeland Security Activities and Priorities on Animal Emergency Management

 Speaker: Dr. Keith Roehr, U.S. Animal Health Association (USAHA), Assistant State Veterinarian, Colorado

 

VII. Consideration of Policy Amendments and Action Items

           

 

VIII. Consideration of Six-Month Work Plan/Priority Issues


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