CDFA ANNOUNCES ONE VACANCY ON THE RENDERING INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD

Español

SACRAMENTO, April 30, 2024 - The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch (MPES) announces one vacancy on the Rendering Industry Advisory Board (RIAB). The RIAB makes recommendations to the Secretary on matters pertaining to:

•    Adoption, modification, and repeal of regulations and procedures
•    Rate and collection of license fees and penalties
•    Posting and noticing changes in bylaws, general procedures, or orders
•    All matters pertaining to Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 5, including, but not limited to, the inspection and enforcement program, annual budget, necessary fees to provide adequate services, and regulations required to accomplish the purposes of the chapter.

Current vacancy:

•    Industry member – FAC 19218(a) requirements for this vacancy include:
o Licensed by the Department including but not limited to the following: licensed renderers, dead haulers, and transporters of inedible kitchen grease

This vacancy was created because of current member leaving the Board. The membership term for this vacancy will be 36 months. Board members receive no compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for transportation to and from meetings and for per diem expenses for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses.

Applicants interested should submit resumes by June 14, 2024, to:

Mrs. Penny Arana
Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch
1220 N Street
Sacramento, California 95814

penny.arana@cdfa.ca.gov

Additional information is available on the MPES web page at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/mpes/index.html

You may also contact Branch Chief Paula Batarseh of the Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch at (916) 900-5004.

-30-