[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 184 (Friday, September 22, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 49246]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-23553]
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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 184 / Friday, September 22, 1995 /
Notices
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[TM-95-00-2]
Extension of Time for Submitting Nominations for Members of the
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice--Extension of time for Filing Nominations for Membership
on the NOSB.
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SUMMARY: This notice extends the time for submission of nominations to
fill positions on the NOSB. The time has been extended from August 31,
1995 to September 30, 1995. 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, now must be postmarked on or
before September 30, 1995.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Dr. Harold S. Ricker, Staff
Director, Transportation and Marketing Division, Room 2945 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: Prior documents with this notice:
Nominations for Members of the National Organic Standards Board:
Published August 7, 1995 (60 FR 40153).
Notice is hereby given that the time for making nominations is
hereby extended from August 31, 1995 to September 30, 1995. This will
allow additional time for submission of nominations. The Secretary
seeks nominations of individuals to be considered for selection as NOSB
members.
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
is required by the Secretary.
7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.
Dated: September 19, 1995.
Lon Hatamiya,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 95-23553 Filed 9-21-95; 8:45 am]
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