[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 17, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-20183]
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[Federal Register: August 17, 1994]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Cooperative State Research Service
Solicitation of Recommendation for Nominees to the National
Sustainable Agriculture Advisory Committee
agency: Cooperative State Research Service, USDA.
action: Solicitation of recommendations for nominees for the private
sector members of the National Sustainable Agriculture Advisory
Committee.
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summary: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting
recommendations for nominees to the National Sustainable Agriculture
Advisory Committee (NSAAC), NSAAC will be appointed by the Secretary of
Agriculture and will advise the Secretary in matters related to the
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, consistent with
Section 1622 of Public Law 101-624 (7 U.S.C. 5812).
dates: Recommendations for nominees must be received on or before
September 15, 1994.
send nominations to: A.J. Jones, Suite 342, Aerospace Building; U.S.
Department of Agriculture/CSRS/SARE; 14th & Independence Ave., SW.;
Washington, DC 20250-2260.
documentation required: Kindly submit a resume addressing one or more
of the NSAAC membership categories listed below. Special reference
should be given to knowledge and experience in sustainable agriculture.
As defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103, sustainable agriculture is--``an
integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a
site-specific application that will, over the long-term--(A) satisfy
human food and fiber needs; (B) enhance environmental quality and the
natural resource base upon which the agriculture economy depends; (C)
make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm
resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles
and controls; (D) sustain the economic viability of farm operations;
and (E) enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a
whole''--
Membership: As described in U.S. Department of Agriculture Regulation
1043-34, NSAAC shall consist of 14 public sector and 14 private sector
members. The private sector members shall be composed of:
1. Four farmers/ranchers with knowledge and expertise in
sustainable agriculture practices and systems--two representing best
utilization of biological applications and one each representing
integrated resource management and integrated crop management;
2. One farm/ranch family member (other than a farmer or rancher)
having demonstrable expertise in sustainable agriculture, with special
reference to the farm/ranch family and quality of rural life.
3. One human nutrition specialist with interest or expertise in
sustainable agriculture;
4. Four private nonprofit organizations with demonstrable expertise
in sustainable agriculture--two representing research or demonstration
in the area of best utilization biological application and one each
representing integrated resource management and integrated crop
management and
5. Four representatives of agribusiness with knowledge and
expertise in sustainable agriculture--two representing production
system inputs, one representing independent consultants, and one
representing post-harvest enterprises.
responsibilities: NSAAC is responsible to the Secretary of Agriculture
through the Cooperative State Research Service and Extension Service.
The Specific responsibilities are to:
1. Make recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture concerning
research and extension projects that should receive funding under
Subtitle B of Title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and
Trade Act of 1990;
2. Promote sustainable agriculture research and education programs
at the national level;
3. Coordinate research and extension activities funded under
Subtitle B of Title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and
Trade Act of 1990;
4. Establish general procedures for awarding and administering
resources;
5. Consider recommendations for improving the program;
6. Facilities cooperation and integration between sustainable
agriculture, national water quality, integrated pest management, food
safety, and other related programs; and
7. Prepare and submit an annual report of the activities of NSAAC
to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
compensation: Members of NSAAC shall serve without compensation, but
with reimbursement of travel expenses and per diem in lieu of
subsistence, as is authorized in 5 U.S.C. 5703.
restrcitions: Nominees selected for further consideration will be
required to submit financial and organizational affiliation disclosure
statements.
additional information: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has special
interest in assuring that women, minority groups and the physically
handicapped are adequately represented on NSAAC; and therefore, extends
particular encouragement for recommendations for nominees that are
appropriately qualified female, minority, or physically handicapped
candidates.
Dated: August 12, 1994.
John Patrick Jordan,
Administrator, Cooperative State Research Service.
[FR Doc. 94-20183 Filed 8-16-94; 8:45 am]
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