[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 124 (Wednesday, June 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 33084]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-16302]
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Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 124 / Wednesday, June 26, 1996 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket Number FV-96-354]
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Advisory Committee on
Private Commercial Disputes Regarding Agricultural Goods
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, Agriculture.
ACTION: Notice of intent to establish a NAFTA Committee.
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SUMMARY: This notice describes the application procedures for the
members of the public volunteering for service as U.S. Representatives
on the NAFTA Advisory Committee on Private Commercial Disputes
Regarding Agricultural Goods.
DATES: Applications and comments must be received on or before July 26,
1996.
ADDRESSES: Applications and comments should be sent to Mr. David L.
Priester, International Standards Coordinator, Fruit and Vegetable
Division, Agricultural Marketing Service, U. S. Department of
Agriculture, P.O. Box 96456, Room 2071-South, Washington, DC 20090-
6456. Application forms may be obtained by writing to the above address
or by calling 202-720-2184 or faxing 202-720-0016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David L. Priester, Tele: 202-720-2184,
Fax: 202-720-0016.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As provided for in Article 707, of the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), an Advisory Committee on Private
Commercial Disputes Regarding Agricultural Goods will be established to
provide recommendations on possible systems to achieve the prompt and
effective resolution of commercial disputes regarding agricultural
goods. This Advisory Committee will work on disputes for all
agricultural commodities, but initially it will focus its attention on
perishable fruits and vegetables.
The Committee will be comprised of up to ten (10) members (and ten
(10) alternates), of which up to eight (8) members (and eight (8)
alternates) may be selected from outside the Government. The Secretary
of Agriculture will appoint the members and alternates.
Application Process
Candidates must complete the Advisory Committee Membership
Background Information Form AD-755 (8/31/95). It is important that all
questions are answered and the information requested is as complete as
possible. This information will be treated as confidential and is used
to complete background clearance checks.
Selection Criteria
Committee members shall be appointed by the Secretary of
Agriculture. The Committee will be comprised of up to ten (10) members
(and ten (10) alternates) including producers, shippers, receivers,
packers, attorneys, and other interested and knowledgeable parties. The
Secretary invites those individuals, organizations, and groups
affiliated with the above industries, to nominate individuals for
membership on the Committee. Nominees should have expertise or
experience in the resolution of private commercial disputes in
agricultural trade.
Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to
the Committee in accordance with USDA policies. To ensure that the
recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of
the diverse groups served by the Department, membership shall include,
to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to
represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
Compensation
The members of the Advisory Committee will not be paid a salary, or
any other compensation, and will be responsible for their own travel
and per diem expenses for their service on the Advisory Committee.
Time and Travel Requirement
Members should be prepared to spend time for one or two meetings a
year, plus time for meeting preparation. Applicants should be fully
prepared to travel to locations in Canada, Mexico, and the United
States.
Dated: June 20, 1996.
Robert C. Keeney,
Director, Fruit and Vegetable Division.
[FR Doc. 96-16302 Filed 6-25-96; 8:45 am]
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