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'''General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (GCC)''' provides guidance and support to the USDA on matters related to poultry health through the National Poultry Improvement Plan. It plays a key role in ensuring the health and quality of poultry products by setting standards, reviewing proposals, and facilitating industry-government collaboration. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/poultry-diseases/ct_npip_gcc}} ==Mission== The GCC's mission is to maintain and enhance poultry health standards, promote disease control, and support the poultry industry's growth by advising on technical and administrative aspects of the NPIP. It works to keep the program's provisions current with scientific advancements and industry needs, ensuring the U.S. remains a leader in poultry health and product quality.<ref>USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. "General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan". USDA APHIS, https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/poultry-diseases/ct_npip_gcc (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Parent organization== The GCC operates under the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). APHIS is responsible for protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, including through programs like the NPIP.<ref>USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. "About APHIS". USDA APHIS, https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/home (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Legislation== The GCC was established as part of the National Poultry Improvement Plan in 1971, although it was not created by a specific piece of legislation but rather as an administrative committee under USDA's regulatory framework.<ref>Federal Register. "General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan". Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/16/2023-07962/general-conference-committee-of-the-national-poultry-improvement-plan (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Partners== * Poultry industry stakeholders * State and federal regulatory agencies * Academic and research institutions focusing on poultry health<ref>Posts found on X discussing the role of GCC in poultry health management.</ref> ==Number of employees== The committee consists of 7 elected members, representing different geographic regions and the poultry industry.<ref>Federal Register. "General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan". Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/16/2023-07962/general-conference-committee-of-the-national-poultry-improvement-plan (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Organization structure== The committee includes members elected from six geographical areas and one at-large member, all from the poultry industry. ===Leader=== The GCC is led by a Chair and Vice Chair, elected from among its members. ===Divisions=== The committee does not have formal divisions but operates through: * Annual meetings for policy review and decision-making. ==List of programs== * Advising on NPIP standards and regulations * Organizing the biennial NPIP conference * Reviewing and recommending changes to the NPIP program ==Last total enacted budget== The budget for the GCC is not separately itemized; it is part of the broader budget for APHIS's poultry health programs. ==Staff== The committee does not have staff; support is provided by APHIS personnel. ==Funding== Funding for the GCC's activities is included in the USDA's APHIS budget for poultry health initiatives. ==Services provided== The GCC provides advisory services, focusing on improving poultry health through policy recommendations, standard setting, and facilitating dialogue between industry and government. ==Regulations overseen== While not directly overseeing regulations, GCC's recommendations influence NPIP's standards and regulations, affecting poultry health practices nationwide. ==Headquarters address== 1506 Klondike Road, Suite 101, Conyers, GA 30094, United States ==History== Since its establishment in 1971, the GCC has been pivotal in the evolution of poultry health standards, playing a significant role in disease prevention and control, thereby supporting the poultry industry's growth and sustainability.<ref>Federal Register. "General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan". Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/04/16/2023-07962/general-conference-committee-of-the-national-poultry-improvement-plan (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==External links== * [https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/poultry-diseases/ct_npip_gcc Official GCC Website] * [[wikipedia:National Poultry Improvement Plan]] ==References== <references />