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information on this program). The
existence of a CN label on a product
assures schools and other Child
Nutrition Program operators that the
product contributes to the meal pattern
requirements as printed on the label.
However, there is no Federal
requirement that commercial products
must have a CN label statement in order
to be included in meals served by
schools and institutions. AMS officially
opened the CN Labeling Program
Operations Office on January 19, 2010.
To participate in the CN Labeling
Program, a manufacturer submits a label
application to AMS for evaluation. AMS
reviews the product formulation to
determine the contribution a serving of
the product makes towards the foodbased meal pattern requirements. The
application form submitted to AMS is
the same application form that a
manufacturer submits to the USDA’s
Food Safety and Inspection Service
(FSIS) Labeling and Program Delivery
Division for review of meat and poultry
labels. Participation in the CN Labeling
Program is voluntary and manufacturers
who wish to place a CN label on their
products must comply with CN Labeling
Program requirements.
Estimate of Burden: Public reporting
burden for this collection of information
is estimated to average 15 minutes per
response.
Respondents: Manufacturers who
produce food for the school foodservice.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
202.
Estimated Total Annual Responses:
3030.
Estimated Number of Responses per
Respondent: 15.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Respondents: 757.50 hours.
Comments are invited on: (1) Whether
the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance
of the functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the
agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (3)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on those who are to respond, including
the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
Comments may be sent to Patricia TungTayman, Contract Services Section,
Inspection Branch, Specialty Crops
Inspection Division, Fruit and Vegetable
Program, AMS, U.S. Department of
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Agriculture, STOP 0247, 1400
Independence Ave. SW., telephone:
(202) 720–0367 and FAX: (202) 690–
3824; or Internet: https://
www.regulations.gov. All comments
received will be available for public
inspection during regular business
hours at the same address.
All responses to this notice will be
summarized and included in the request
for OMB approval. All comments will
become a matter of public record.
Dated: March 7, 2014.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS–NOP–13–0096; NOP–13–07]
National Organic Standards Board
(NOSB): Notice of Intent To Renew
Charter and Call for Nominations
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice: Intent to renew charter
and call for nominations.
AGENCY:
The National Organic
Standards Board (NOSB) was
established to assist in developing
standards for substances to be used in
organic production and to advise the
Secretary on the implementation of the
Organic Foods Production Act of 1990
(OFPA). Through this Notice, USDA is
announcing its intent to renew the
Charter of the NOSB; the current charter
expires on May 10, 2014. The USDA is
also requesting nominations to fill four
(4) upcoming vacancies on the NOSB.
The positions to be filled are:
environmentalist (1 position), producer
(1 position), handler (1 position), and
retailer (1 position). The Secretary of
Agriculture will appoint one person to
each of these 4 positions to serve a 5year term of office that will commence
on January 24, 2015, and run until
January 24, 2020.
DATES: The current NOSB Charter
expires on May 10, 2014. Written
nominations must be postmarked on or
before May 15, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Nomination applications
are to be sent to Rita Meade, USDA–
AMS–NOP, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW., Room 2648-So., Ag Stop 0268,
Washington, DC 20250, or via email to
Rita.Meade@ams.usda.gov. Electronic
submittals by email are preferred.
SUMMARY:
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle Arsenault, (202) 720–0081;
Email: Michelle.Arsenault@
ams.usda.gov; Fax: (202) 205–7808 or
Rita Meade, (202) 260–8636; Email:
Rita.Meade@ams.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OFPA
of 1990, as amended (7 U.S.C. Section
6501 et seq.), requires the Secretary to
establish an organic certification
program for producers and handlers of
agricultural products that have been
produced using organic methods. The
OFPA includes the requirement that the
Secretary establish an NOSB in
accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2
et seq.). The purpose of the NOSB is to
assist in the development of a proposed
National List of Allowed and Prohibited
Substances and to advise the Secretary
on the implementation of the OFPA.
Pursuant to the FACA, notice is
hereby given that the Secretary of
Agriculture intends to renew the NOSB
for two years. The NOSB is of a
continuing nature due to the changes in
organic production and marketing
brought about through advancements in
science and technology. Committee
members are appointed by the Secretary
of Agriculture and serve five-year terms.
The NOSB is composed of 15
members; including 4 organic
producers, 2 organic handlers, a retailer,
3 environmentalists, 3 public/consumer
representatives, a scientist, and a
certifying agent. Through this Notice,
USDA is seeking nominations to fill the
following four (4) upcoming NOSB
vacancies: environmentalist (1 position),
producer (1 position), handler (1
position), and retailer (1 position). As
per the OFPA, individuals seeking
appointment to the NOSB at this time
must: have expertise in areas of
environmental protection and resource
conservation; must be an individual
who owns or operates an organic
farming operation; must be an
individual that owns or operates an
organic handling operation; or must be
an individual who owns or operates a
retail establishment with significant
trade in organic products.
Selection criteria includes such
factors as: understanding of organic
principles and practical experience in
the organic community; demonstrated
experience in the development of public
policy such as participation on public or
private advisory boards, boards of
directors or other comparable
organizations; participation in standards
development or involvement in
educational outreach activities; a
commitment to the integrity of the
organic food and fiber industry; the
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ability to evaluate technical information
and to fully participate in Board
deliberation and recommendations; and
the willingness to commit the time and
energy necessary to assume Board
duties; demonstrated experience and
interest in organic production; organic
certification; support of consumer and
public interest organizations;
demonstrated experience with respect to
agricultural products produced and
handled on certified organic farms; and
such other factors as may be appropriate
for specific positions.
To nominate yourself or someone
else, please submit: a resume, a cover
letter, and a Form AD–755, which can
be accessed at: www.ocio.usda.gov/
forms/doc/AD-755.pdf. Resumes must
be no longer than 5 pages, and include
at the beginning a summary of the
following information: Current and past
organization affiliations; areas of
expertise; education; career positions
held; any other notable positions held.
You may also submit a list of
endorsements or letters of
recommendation, if desired. Resume
and completed requested background
information are required for a nominee
to receive consideration for
appointment by the Secretary.
Nominations are open to all
individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, national origin,
age, mental or physical disability,
marital status, or sexual orientation. To
ensure that the recommendations of the
NOSB take into account the needs of the
diverse groups that are served by the
Department, membership on the NOSB
shall include, to the extent practicable,
individuals with demonstrated ability to
represent minorities, women, and
persons with disabilities.
The information collection
requirements concerning the
nomination process have been
previously cleared by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) under
OMB Control No. 0505–0001.
Dated: March 6, 2014.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service
[Docket No. APHIS–2013–0109]
Notice of Request for Extension of
Approval of an Information Collection;
South American Cactus Moth;
Quarantine and Regulations
Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of approval of an
information collection; comment
request.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this
notice announces the Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service’s intention to
request an extension of approval of an
information collection associated with
the regulations for the interstate
movement of regulated articles to
prevent the spread of South American
cactus moth.
DATES: We will consider all comments
that we receive on or before May 12,
2014.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
by either of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=APHIS-2013-01090001.
• Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery:
Send your comment to Docket No.
APHIS–2013–0109, Regulatory Analysis
and Development, PPD, APHIS, Station
3A–03.8, 4700 River Road Unit 118,
Riverdale, MD 20737–1238.
Supporting documents and any
comments we receive on this docket
may be viewed at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=APHIS-2013-0109 or
in our reading room, which is located in
room 1141 of the USDA South Building,
14th Street and Independence Avenue
SW., Washington, DC. Normal reading
room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except
holidays. To be sure someone is there to
help you, please call (202) 799–7039
before coming.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
information on the regulations for the
interstate movement of regulated
articles to prevent the spread of South
American cactus moth, contact Dr.
Robyn Rose, National Policy Manager,
PHP, PPQ, APHIS, 4700 River Road Unit
137, Riverdale, MD 20737–1231; (301)
851–2283. For copies of more detailed
information on the information
collection, contact Mrs. Celeste Sickles,
APHIS’ Information Collection
Coordinator, at (301) 851–2283.
SUMMARY:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: South American Cactus Moth;
Quarantine and Regulations.
OMB Control Number: 0579–0337.
Type of Request: Extension of
approval of an information collection.
Abstract: As authorized by the Plant
Protection Act (PPA, 7 U.S.C. 7701 et
seq.), the Secretary of Agriculture, either
independently or in cooperation with
States, may carry out operations or
measures to detect, eradicate, suppress,
control, prevent, or retard the spread of
plant pests that are new to or not widely
distributed within the United States.
This authority has been delegated to the
Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Service (APHIS) of the U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA), which
administers regulations to implement
the PPA.
In accordance with the regulations in
‘‘Subpart—South American Cactus
Moth’’ (7 CFR 301.55 through 301.55–9),
APHIS restricts the interstate movement
of cactus moth host material, including
nursery stock and plant parts for
consumption, from infested areas of the
United States to help prevent the
artificial spread of South American
cactus moth into noninfested areas of
the United States. The regulations
contain requirements for the interstate
movement of regulated articles and
involve information collection
activities, including a USDA–APHIS,
Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ)
Compliance Agreement (PPQ Form 519);
USDA–APHIS, PPQ Limited Permit
(PPQ Form 530); and USDA–APHIS,
PPQ Certificate (PPQ Form 540).
We are asking the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) to
approve our use of these information
collection activities for an additional 3
years.
The purpose of this notice is to solicit
comments from the public (as well as
affected agencies) concerning our
information collection. These comments
will help us:
(1) Evaluate whether the collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Agency, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of our
estimate of the burden of the collection
of information, including the validity of
the methodology and assumptions used;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, through use, as
appropriate, of automated, electronic,
mechanical, and other collection
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-NOP-13-0096; NOP-13-07]
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB): Notice of Intent To
Renew Charter and Call for Nominations
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice: Intent to renew charter and call for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) was established to
assist in developing standards for substances to be used in organic
production and to advise the Secretary on the implementation of the
Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA). Through this Notice, USDA
is announcing its intent to renew the Charter of the NOSB; the current
charter expires on May 10, 2014. The USDA is also requesting
nominations to fill four (4) upcoming vacancies on the NOSB. The
positions to be filled are: environmentalist (1 position), producer (1
position), handler (1 position), and retailer (1 position). The
Secretary of Agriculture will appoint one person to each of these 4
positions to serve a 5-year term of office that will commence on
January 24, 2015, and run until January 24, 2020.
DATES: The current NOSB Charter expires on May 10, 2014. Written
nominations must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Nomination applications are to be sent to Rita Meade, USDA-
AMS-NOP, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 2648-So., Ag Stop 0268,
Washington, DC 20250, or via email to Rita.Meade@ams.usda.gov.
Electronic submittals by email are preferred.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Arsenault, (202) 720-0081;
Email: Michelle.Arsenault@ams.usda.gov; Fax: (202) 205-7808 or Rita
Meade, (202) 260-8636; Email: Rita.Meade@ams.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OFPA of 1990, as amended (7 U.S.C.
Section 6501 et seq.), requires the Secretary to establish an organic
certification program for producers and handlers of agricultural
products that have been produced using organic methods. The OFPA
includes the requirement that the Secretary establish an NOSB in
accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C.
App. 2 et seq.). The purpose of the NOSB is to assist in the
development of a proposed National List of Allowed and Prohibited
Substances and to advise the Secretary on the implementation of the
OFPA.
Pursuant to the FACA, notice is hereby given that the Secretary of
Agriculture intends to renew the NOSB for two years. The NOSB is of a
continuing nature due to the changes in organic production and
marketing brought about through advancements in science and technology.
Committee members are appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and
serve five-year terms.
The NOSB is composed of 15 members; including 4 organic producers,
2 organic handlers, a retailer, 3 environmentalists, 3 public/consumer
representatives, a scientist, and a certifying agent. Through this
Notice, USDA is seeking nominations to fill the following four (4)
upcoming NOSB vacancies: environmentalist (1 position), producer (1
position), handler (1 position), and retailer (1 position). As per the
OFPA, individuals seeking appointment to the NOSB at this time must:
have expertise in areas of environmental protection and resource
conservation; must be an individual who owns or operates an organic
farming operation; must be an individual that owns or operates an
organic handling operation; or must be an individual who owns or
operates a retail establishment with significant trade in organic
products.
Selection criteria includes such factors as: understanding of
organic principles and practical experience in the organic community;
demonstrated experience in the development of public policy such as
participation on public or private advisory boards, boards of directors
or other comparable organizations; participation in standards
development or involvement in educational outreach activities; a
commitment to the integrity of the organic food and fiber industry; the
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ability to evaluate technical information and to fully participate in
Board deliberation and recommendations; and the willingness to commit
the time and energy necessary to assume Board duties; demonstrated
experience and interest in organic production; organic certification;
support of consumer and public interest organizations; demonstrated
experience with respect to agricultural products produced and handled
on certified organic farms; and such other factors as may be
appropriate for specific positions.
To nominate yourself or someone else, please submit: a resume, a
cover letter, and a Form AD-755, which can be accessed at:
www.ocio.usda.gov/forms/doc/AD-755.pdf. Resumes must be no longer than
5 pages, and include at the beginning a summary of the following
information: Current and past organization affiliations; areas of
expertise; education; career positions held; any other notable
positions held. You may also submit a list of endorsements or letters
of recommendation, if desired. Resume and completed requested
background information are required for a nominee to receive
consideration for appointment by the Secretary.
Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, age, mental or physical
disability, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that the
recommendations of the NOSB take into account the needs of the diverse
groups that are served by the Department, membership on the NOSB shall
include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated
ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
The information collection requirements concerning the nomination
process have been previously cleared by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) under OMB Control No. 0505-0001.
Dated: March 6, 2014.
Rex A. Barnes,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
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