Peanut Standards Board, 56178-56179 [2012-22427]

Download as PDF 56178 Notices Federal Register Vol. 77, No. 177 Wednesday, September 12, 2012 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES September 6, 2012. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. 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Any non-federal laboratory that is applying for the FSIS Accredited Laboratory program will need to complete an Application for FSIS Accredited Laboratory Program 10,110–2 form. FSIS will use the information collected by the form to help access the laboratory applying for admission to the FSIS Accredited Laboratory program. Description of Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 25. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Annually. Total Burden Hours: 24. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–22354 Filed 9–11–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. AMS–FV–12–0036; FV12–996–1] Peanut Standards Board AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice; request for nominations. The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill) requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Peanut Standards Board (Board) for the purpose of advising the Secretary on quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported peanuts. The initial Board was appointed by the Secretary and announced on December 5, 2002. USDA seeks nominations for individuals to be considered for selection as Board members for terms of office ending June 30, 2015. Selected nominees would replace three producer and three industry representatives who currently serve on the Board and have terms of office that ended June 30, 2012. Also, one individual would fill a currently vacant industry position for a term of office ending June 30, 2014. The Board consists of 18 members representing producers and the industry. USDA values diversity. In an effort to obtain diversity among candidates, USDA encourages the nomination of men and women of all racial and ethnic groups. DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before October 12, 2012. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Jennie M. Varela, Marketing Order and Agreement Division, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 799 Overlook Drive, Suite A, Winter Haven, FL 33884: Telephone: (863) 324–3375; Fax: (863) 325–8793; Email: Jennie.Varela@ams.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1308 of the 2002 Farm Bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and consult with the Board for the purpose of advising the Secretary regarding the establishment of quality and handling standards for all domestic and imported peanuts marketed in the United States. The 2002 Farm Bill provides that the Board’s makeup will include three producers and three peanut industry representatives from States specified in each of the following producing regions: Southeast (Alabama, Georgia, and Florida); Southwest (Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico); and Virginia/Carolina (Virginia and North Carolina). The term ‘‘peanut industry representatives’’ includes, but is not limited to, representatives of shellers, manufacturers, buying points, and marketing associations and marketing cooperatives. The 2002 Farm Bill SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 177 / Wednesday, September 12, 2012 / Notices exempted the appointment of the Board from the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. USDA invites individuals, organizations, and groups affiliated with the categories listed above to nominate individuals for membership on the Board. Nominees sought by this action would fill two positions in the Southeast region; two positions in the Southwest region; and three positions in the Virginia/North Carolina region, one of which is currently vacant. Nominees should complete a Peanut Standards Board Background Information form and submit it to Miss Varela at the address provided in the ADDRESSES section above. Copies of this form may be obtained at the Internet site www.ams.usda.gov/ PeanutStandardsBoard, or from Miss Varela. USDA seeks a diverse group of members representing the peanut industry. Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to the Board in accordance with USDA policies. To ensure that the recommendations of the Board have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups within the peanut industry, membership shall include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated abilities to represent minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and limited resource agriculture producers. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7958. [FR Doc. 2012–22427 Filed 9–11–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–02–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Lyon & Mineral Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Lyon & Mineral Resource Advisory Committee will meet in Yerington, Nevada. The committee is meeting as authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (Pub. L 110–343) and in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consisent with Title II of mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:51 Sep 11, 2012 Jkt 226001 The meeting will be held September 25th, 2012 at 10 a.m. DATES: The meeting will be held at the Commissioners Meeting Room, Lyon County Administration Complex, 27 South Main Street, Yerington, Nevada. Written comments should be sent to Mike Crawley, Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, HC 62 Box 1000, Bridgeport, CA 93517. Comments may also be sent via email to mcrawley@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 760–932–5899. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at https:// fs.usda.gov/goto/htnf/rac. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Crawley, RAC Designated Federal Official, Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 760–932–7070. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. The following business will be conducted on the September 25, 2012 meeting: (1) Discussion of recommendations for Title II projects. (2) Public Comment. Persons who wish to bring related matters to the attention of the Committee may file written statements with the Committee staff before or after the meeting. The agenda will include time for people to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement should request in writing by September 18th to be scheduled on the agenda. Written comments and requests for time for oral comments must be sent to Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, HC 62 Box 1000, Bridgeport, CA 93517, or by email to mcrawley@fs.fed.us or via facsimile to 760–932–5899. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 6, 2012. David R. Shipman, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. ACTION: the Act. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to recommend projects for the use of Title II funds to the deciding official. Dated: September 6, 2012. Stephaine A. Phillips, Deputy Forest Supervisor, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. [FR Doc. 2012–22414 Filed 9–11–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 56179 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Humboldt (NV) Resource Advisory Committee Forest Service, USDA. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Humboldt (NV) RAC will meet in Winnemucca, NV. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (Pub. L. 112– 141) (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with the title II of the Act. The purpose of the meeting is to complete any final business needed to recommend projects to the HumboldtToiyabe Forest Supervisor. Lacking any final business, this meeting will be cancelled. SUMMARY: The meeting will be held on September 25, 2012 at 10 a.m. Pacific. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Humboldt County Court House Room 201, 50 West 5th Street,Winnemucca, Nevada. The meeting can also be attended by teleconference by dialing 888–858–2144 access code 2567555. Written comments should be sent to USDA Forest Service, 1200 E Winnemucca Blvd., Winnemucca, NV 89445. Comments may also be sent via email to jlulrich@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to775–625–1200. Written comments may be submitted as described under Supplementary Information. All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are placed in the record and are available for public inspection and copying. The public may inspect comments received at https:// fs.usda.gov/goto/htnf/rac. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Ulrich, RAC Designated Federal Official, Santa Rosa Ranger District HumboldtToiyabe National Forest, 775–352–1215. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following business will be conducted: Complete any final business, as yet unknown, needed to recommend projects to the Humboldt-Toiyabe Forest DATES: E:\FR\FM\12SEN1.SGM 12SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 177 (Wednesday, September 12, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56178-56179]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-22427]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Doc. No. AMS-FV-12-0036; FV12-996-1]


Peanut Standards Board

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice; request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm 
Bill) requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Peanut 
Standards Board (Board) for the purpose of advising the Secretary on 
quality and handling standards for domestically produced and imported 
peanuts. The initial Board was appointed by the Secretary and announced 
on December 5, 2002. USDA seeks nominations for individuals to be 
considered for selection as Board members for terms of office ending 
June 30, 2015. Selected nominees would replace three producer and three 
industry representatives who currently serve on the Board and have 
terms of office that ended June 30, 2012. Also, one individual would 
fill a currently vacant industry position for a term of office ending 
June 30, 2014. The Board consists of 18 members representing producers 
and the industry. USDA values diversity. In an effort to obtain 
diversity among candidates, USDA encourages the nomination of men and 
women of all racial and ethnic groups.

DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before October 12, 
2012.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Jennie M. Varela, Marketing 
Order and Agreement Division, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 
799 Overlook Drive, Suite A, Winter Haven, FL 33884: Telephone: (863) 
324-3375; Fax: (863) 325-8793; Email: Jennie.Varela@ams.usda.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1308 of the 2002 Farm Bill requires 
the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and consult with the Board 
for the purpose of advising the Secretary regarding the establishment 
of quality and handling standards for all domestic and imported peanuts 
marketed in the United States.
    The 2002 Farm Bill provides that the Board's makeup will include 
three producers and three peanut industry representatives from States 
specified in each of the following producing regions: Southeast 
(Alabama, Georgia, and Florida); Southwest (Texas, Oklahoma, and New 
Mexico); and Virginia/Carolina (Virginia and North Carolina).
    The term ``peanut industry representatives'' includes, but is not 
limited to, representatives of shellers, manufacturers, buying points, 
and marketing associations and marketing cooperatives. The 2002 Farm 
Bill

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exempted the appointment of the Board from the requirements of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act.
    USDA invites individuals, organizations, and groups affiliated with 
the categories listed above to nominate individuals for membership on 
the Board. Nominees sought by this action would fill two positions in 
the Southeast region; two positions in the Southwest region; and three 
positions in the Virginia/North Carolina region, one of which is 
currently vacant.
    Nominees should complete a Peanut Standards Board Background 
Information form and submit it to Miss Varela at the address provided 
in the ADDRESSES section above. Copies of this form may be obtained at 
the Internet site www.ams.usda.gov/PeanutStandardsBoard, or from Miss 
Varela. USDA seeks a diverse group of members representing the peanut 
industry.
    Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to 
the Board in accordance with USDA policies. To ensure that the 
recommendations of the Board have taken into account the needs of the 
diverse groups within the peanut industry, membership shall include, to 
the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated abilities to 
represent minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and limited 
resource agriculture producers.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7958.

    Dated: September 6, 2012.
David R. Shipman,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-22427 Filed 9-11-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-02-P

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