[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 151 (Monday, August 7, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 40153]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-19333]
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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 151 / Monday, August 7, 1995 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[TM-95-00-2]
Nominations for Members of the National Organic Standards Board
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990, as amended,
requires the establishment of a National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)
to assist in the development of standards for substances to be used in
organic production and to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on any
other aspects of the implementation of the Act. The NOSB was originally
established on January 24, 1992, with individual members appointed for
staggered appointments of 3, 4, and 5 years. The terms of five members
will expire in January 1996. The Secretary seeks nominations of
individuals to be considered for selection as NOSB members.
DATES: Written nominations, with resumes, must be postmarked on or
before August 31, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Dr. Harold S. Ricker,
Assistant Director, Transportation and Marketing Division, Room 4006
South Building, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA), P. O. Box 96456, Washington, D.C. 20090-6456.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Harold S. Ricker, (202) 720-2704.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the Secretary
seeks nominations of individuals to be considered for selection as NOSB
members.
A member of the NOSB shall serve for a term of 5 years, except that
initial appointments were for staggered terms of 3, 4, and 5 years. The
terms of five members of the current NOSB will expire on January 24,
1996. A member may serve consecutive terms if such member served an
original term that was less than 5 years. However a member of the NOSB,
with 4 years of service, seeking reappointment may only be reappointed
in accordance with 7 U.S.C. 2283 (c) which states, ``No person other
than an officer or employee of the Department of Agriculture may serve
more than six consecutive years on an advisory committee, unless
authorized by the Secretary.''
Nominations are sought for the positions of representatives of
farmers/growers (2), consumer/public interest groups (2), and
environmentalist. Individuals desiring to be appointed to the NOSB at
this time must be either an owner or operator of an organic farming
operation, an individual who represents public interest or consumer
interest groups, or an expert in the area of environmental protection
and resource conservation.
Selection criteria will include such factors as: demonstrated
experience and interest in organics; commodity and geographic
representation; endorsed support of consumer and public interest
organizations; demonstrated experience with environmental concerns; and
other factors as may be appropriate for specific positions.
After applications have been reviewed, individuals receiving
nominations will be contacted and supplied with biographical forms. The
biographical information must be completed and returned to USDA within
10 working days of its receipt, to expedite the clearance process that
required by the Secretary.
7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.
Dated: July 31, 1995.
Lon Hatamiya,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 95-19333 Filed 8-4-95; 8:45 am]
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