Notice of Solicitation for Members of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory Board, 32736-32737 [2010-13799]

Download as PDF 32736 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 110 / Wednesday, June 9, 2010 / Notices erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES study the scope and effectiveness of research, extension, and economics programs affecting the specialty crop industry. The congressional legislation defines ‘‘specialty crops’’ as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and nursery crops (including floriculture). In order to carry out its responsibilities effectively, the Committee is holding a stakeholder listening session. The listening session will elicit stakeholder input from industry and state representatives, researchers and educators, national organizations and institutions, local producers, and other groups about topics of relevance to research, extension or economics programs on which the Specialty Crop Committee is charged to report through the Board to the Secretary of Agriculture and Congress. The list of specific topics of interest is available on the Committee charge on the NAREEE Web site (https://nareeeab.ree.usda.gov). In addition, the Committee seeks input on the Specialty Crop Research Initiative priorities and program administration, as well as its interaction with any research undertaken by the state administered Specialty Crop Block Grant Program funded through the USDA. Several panel sessions will be organized to stimulate discussion, each relating to one or more specific issues delineated in the Committee’s charge. Each panel will be followed with questions by Committee members and opportunity for brief presentations and general discussion from the floor. An open session for further brief presentations will be also be scheduled. Succinct written comments by attendees and other interested stakeholders will be welcomed as additional public input before and up to two weeks following the listening sessions. All statements will become part of the official public record of the Board’s Specialty Crop Committee. In order to encourage input from a wide array of interested parties and stakeholders from diverse regions of the country, the Committee will host an additional listening session focused on the same topics. This session will be held in Sacramento, CA on June 10, 2010. Details regarding this meeting will be announced in the near future. Done at Washington, DC, June 2, 2010. Ann M. Bartuska, Acting Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics. [FR Doc. 2010–13798 Filed 6–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–03–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:10 Jun 08, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Notice of Solicitation for Members of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory Board AGENCY: Research, Education and Economics, USDA. ACTION: Solicitation for membership. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., the United States Department of Agriculture announces solicitation for nominations to fill 9 vacancies on the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory Board. DATES: Deadline for Advisory Board member nominations is July 9, 2010. ADDRESSES: The nominee’s name, resume, completed Form AD–755, and any letters of support must be sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Office, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 321–A, Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250–0321. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Kelly, Acting Executive Director, National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory Board, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 321–A, Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250–0321, telephone: 202–720–4421; fax: 202– 720–6199; e-mail: david.kelly@ars.usda.gov. Section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) was amended by the Food, Energy and Conservation Act of 2008 by deleting six members of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory Board, to total 25 members. Since the inception of the Advisory Board by congressional legislation in 1996, each member has represented a specific category related to farming or ranching, food production and processing, forestry research, crop and animal science, land-grant institutions, non-land grant college or university with a historic commitment to research in the food and agricultural sciences, food retailing and marketing, rural economic development, and natural resource and consumer interest groups, among many others. The Board was first appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture in September 1996 and onethird of its members were appointed for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 one, two, and three-year terms, respectively to allow for approximately one-third of the Board to change each year. The terms for 8 members who represent specific categories will expire September 30, 2010. Nominations for these and other vacant categories are sought. All nominees will be carefully reviewed for their expertise, leadership, and relevance to a category. Appointments will be made for two- or three-year terms to maintain the approximate one-third change in membership each year dictated by the original legislation. The 9 slots to be filled are: Category F. National Food Animal Science Society Category G. National Crop, Soil, Agronomy, Horticulture, or Weed Science Society Category K. 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Category L. 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities Category P. American Colleges of Veterinary Medicine Category T. Rural Economic Development Category U. National Consumer Interest Group Category V. National Forestry Group Category W. National Conservation or Natural Resource Groups Nominations are being solicited from organizations, associations, societies, councils, federations, groups, and companies that represent a wide variety of food and agricultural interests throughout the country. Nominations for one individual who fits several of the categories listed above or for more than one person who fits one category will be accepted. In your nomination letter, please indicate the specific membership category for each nominee. Each nominee must fill out, sign, and return a form AD–755, ‘‘Advisory Committee Membership Background Information’’ (which can be obtained from the contact person below or may be printed out from the following Web site: https://www.ree.usda.gov/nareeeab/ downloads/forms/AD–755.pdf). All nominees will be vetted before selection. Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that recommendations of the Advisory Board take 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 110 (Wednesday, June 9, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32736-32737]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-13799]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Notice of Solicitation for Members of the National Agricultural 
Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory Board

AGENCY: Research, Education and Economics, USDA.

ACTION: Solicitation for membership.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App., the United States Department of Agriculture announces 
solicitation for nominations to fill 9 vacancies on the National 
Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory 
Board.

DATES: Deadline for Advisory Board member nominations is July 9, 2010.

ADDRESSES: The nominee's name, resume, completed Form AD-755, and any 
letters of support must be sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 
National Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board 
Office, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 321-A, Whitten Building, 
Washington, DC 20250-0321.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Kelly, Acting Executive 
Director, National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and 
Economics Advisory Board, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 321-A, 
Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250-0321, telephone: 202-720-4421; 
fax: 202-720-6199; e-mail: david.kelly@ars.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1408 of the National Agricultural 
Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) 
was amended by the Food, Energy and Conservation Act of 2008 by 
deleting six members of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
Education and Economics Advisory Board, to total 25 members. Since the 
inception of the Advisory Board by congressional legislation in 1996, 
each member has represented a specific category related to farming or 
ranching, food production and processing, forestry research, crop and 
animal science, land-grant institutions, non-land grant college or 
university with a historic commitment to research in the food and 
agricultural sciences, food retailing and marketing, rural economic 
development, and natural resource and consumer interest groups, among 
many others. The Board was first appointed by the Secretary of 
Agriculture in September 1996 and one-third of its members were 
appointed for one, two, and three-year terms, respectively to allow for 
approximately one-third of the Board to change each year. The terms for 
8 members who represent specific categories will expire September 30, 
2010. Nominations for these and other vacant categories are sought. All 
nominees will be carefully reviewed for their expertise, leadership, 
and relevance to a category. Appointments will be made for two- or 
three-year terms to maintain the approximate one-third change in 
membership each year dictated by the original legislation.
    The 9 slots to be filled are:

Category F. National Food Animal Science Society
Category G. National Crop, Soil, Agronomy, Horticulture, or Weed 
Science Society
Category K. 1862 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities
Category L. 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities
Category P. American Colleges of Veterinary Medicine
Category T. Rural Economic Development
Category U. National Consumer Interest Group
Category V. National Forestry Group
Category W. National Conservation or Natural Resource Groups

    Nominations are being solicited from organizations, associations, 
societies, councils, federations, groups, and companies that represent 
a wide variety of food and agricultural interests throughout the 
country. Nominations for one individual who fits several of the 
categories listed above or for more than one person who fits one 
category will be accepted. In your nomination letter, please indicate 
the specific membership category for each nominee. Each nominee must 
fill out, sign, and return a form AD-755, ``Advisory Committee 
Membership Background Information'' (which can be obtained from the 
contact person below or may be printed out from the following Web site: 
https://www.ree.usda.gov/nareeeab/downloads/forms/AD-755.pdf). All 
nominees will be vetted before selection.
    Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, 
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical 
handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that 
recommendations of the Advisory Board take 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.

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    Appointments to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
Education and Economics Advisory Board will be made by the Secretary of 
Agriculture.

    Done at Washington, DC, June 2, 2010.
Ann M. Bartuska,
Acting Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics.
[FR Doc. 2010-13799 Filed 6-8-10; 8:45 am]
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