Notice of Public Meeting of the Tennessee Advisory Committee, 26042-26043 [2017-11617]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS–NOP–17–0009; NOP–17–01]
National Organic Standards Board
(NOSB): Call for Nominations
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice: Call for nominations.
AGENCY:
The National Organic
Standards Board (NOSB) was
established to assist in the development
of 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, the United
States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) is announcing its call for
nominations to fill one (1) upcoming
vacancy for an individual with expertise
in areas of environmental protection
and resource conservation. The five-year
term will begin January 24, 2018, and
end January 23, 2023. Additionally, the
USDA seeks nominations for a pool of
candidates that the Secretary of
Agriculture can draw upon as
replacement appointees if unexpected
vacancies occur. A person appointed to
fill an unexpected vacancy will serve for
the remainder of the 5-year term of the
vacant position. Previous applicants
who wish to be considered must
reapply.
SUMMARY:
Written nominations must be
postmarked on or before August 7, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Applications can be sent via
email to Michelle Arsenault at
Michelle.Arsenault@ams.usda.gov, or
mailed to: USDA–AMS–NOP, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Room
2642–S., Ag Stop 0268, Washington, DC
20250–0268. Electronic submittals are
preferred.
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DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle Arsenault, (202) 720–0081;
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Email: Michelle.Arsenault@
ams.usda.gov.
The
OFPA, as amended (7 U.S.C. 6501 et
seq.), requires the Secretary to establish
the NOSB in accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. 2 et seq.). The
NOSB is composed of 15 members
including: Four individuals who own or
operate an organic farming operation;
two individuals who own or operate an
organic handling operation; one
individual who owns or operates a retail
establishment with significant trade in
organic products; three individuals with
expertise in areas of environmental
protection and resource conservation;
three individuals who represent public
interest or consumer interest groups;
one scientist with expertise in the fields
of toxicology, ecology, or biochemistry;
and one individual who is a certifying
agent.
As per the OFPA, individuals seeking
appointment to the NOSB must meet the
definition of the position that they seek
as identified under 7 U.S.C. 6518, as
well as satisfy the selection criteria for
an NOSB member. Selection criteria
include the following: An
understanding of organic principles and
practical experience in the organic
community; demonstrated experience
and interest in organic production and
organic certification; demonstrated
experience with respect to agricultural
products produced and handled on
certified organic farms; a commitment to
the integrity of the organic food and
fiber industry; demonstrated experience
in the development of public policy
such as participation on public or
private advisory boards, boards of
directors or other comparable
organizations; support of consumer and
public interest organizations;
participation in standards development
or involvement in educational outreach
activities; the ability to evaluate
technical information and to fully
participate in Board deliberation and
recommendations; the willingness to
commit the time and energy necessary
to assume Board duties; and other such
factors as may be appropriate for
specific positions.
To nominate yourself or someone
else, please submit the following: a
resume (required), Form AD–755
(required), which can be accessed at:
https://www.usda.gov/documents/OCIO_
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AD_755_Master_2012.pdf, a cover letter
(optional), and a list of endorsements or
letters of recommendation (optional).
Resumes must be no longer than 5
pages, and should include a summary of
the following information: Current and
past organization affiliations; areas of
expertise; education; career positions
held; any other notable positions held.
Previous applicants who wish to be
considered must reapply.
If USDA receives a request under the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5
U.S.C. 552) for records relating to NOSB
nominations, your application materials
may be released to the requester. Prior
to the release of the information,
personally identifiable information
protected by the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C.
552a, will be redacted.
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: May 31, 2017.
Bruce Summers,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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Notice of Public Meeting of the
Tennessee Advisory Committee
U.S. Commission on Civil
Rights.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given,
pursuant to the provisions of the rules
and regulations of the U.S. Commission
on Civil Rights (Commission) and the
Federal Advisory Committee Act that
the Tennessee (State) Advisory
SUMMARY:
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Committee will hold a meeting on
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 to discuss
potential participants to the hearing on
civil asset forfeiture.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 12:30 p.m.
EST.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be by
teleconference. Toll-free call-in number:
888–452–4005, conference ID: 5512313.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff
Hinton, DFO, at jhinton@usccr.gov or
(404) 562–7006.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members
of the public can listen to the
discussion. This meeting is available to
the public through the following tollfree call-in number: 888–452–4005,
conference ID: 5512313. Any interested
member of the public may call this
number and listen to the meeting.
Callers can expect to incur charges for
calls they initiate over wireless lines,
and the Commission will not refund any
incurred charges. Callers will incur no
charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free
telephone number. Persons with hearing
impairments may also follow the
proceedings by first calling the Federal
Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and
providing the Service with the
conference call number and conference
ID number.
Members of the public are also
entitled to submit written comments;
the comments must be received in the
regional office by July 21, 2017. Written
comments may be mailed to the
Southern Regional Office, U.S.
Commission on Civil Rights, 61 Forsyth
Street, Suite 16T126, Atlanta, GA 30303.
They may also be faxed to the
Commission at (404) 562–7005, or
emailed to Regional Director, Jeffrey
Hinton at jhinton@usccr.gov. Persons
who desire additional information may
contact the Southern Regional Office at
(404) 562–7000.
Records generated from this meeting
may be inspected and reproduced at the
Southern Regional Office, as they
become available, both before and after
the meeting. Records of the meeting will
be available via www.facadatabase.gov
under the Commission on Civil Rights,
Tennessee Advisory Committee link.
Persons interested in the work of this
Committee are directed to the
Commission’s Web site, https://
www.usccr.gov, or may contact the
Southern Regional Office at the above
email or street address.
Agenda
Welcome and Call to Order
Diane DiIanni, Tennessee SAC
Chairman
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Jeff Hinton, Regional Director
Regional Update—Jeff Hinton
New Business: Discussion of Potential
Participants to the Hearing:
Diane DiIanni, Tennessee SAC
Chairman/Staff/Advisory
Committee
Public Participation
Adjournment
Dated: May 31, 2017.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2017–11617 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am]
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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
Notice of Public Meeting of the
Tennessee Advisory Committee
U.S. Commission on Civil
Rights.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
AGENCY:
Notice is hereby given,
pursuant to the provisions of the rules
and regulations of the U.S. Commission
on Civil Rights (Commission) and the
Federal Advisory Committee Act that
the Tennessee Advisory Committee will
hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 12,
2017, to finalize potential participants
to the hearing on civil asset forfeiture.
DATES: The meeting will be held on
Wednesday, July 12, 2017 12:30 p.m.
EST.
SUMMARY:
The meeting will be by
teleconference. Toll-free call-in number:
800–500–3170, conference ID: 6846142.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff
Hinton, DFO, at jhinton@usccr.gov or
(404) 562–7006.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members
of the public can listen to the
discussion. This meeting is available to
the public through the following tollfree call-in number: 800–500–3170,
conference ID: 6846142. Any interested
member of the public may call this
number and listen to the meeting.
Callers can expect to incur charges for
calls they initiate over wireless lines,
and the Commission will not refund any
incurred charges. Callers will incur no
charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free
telephone number. Persons with hearing
impairments may also follow the
proceedings by first calling the Federal
Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and
providing the Service with the
conference call number and conference
ID number.
Members of the public are also
entitled to submit written comments;
the comments must be received in the
regional office by July 10, 2017. Written
ADDRESSES:
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comments may be mailed to the
Southern Regional Office, U.S.
Commission on Civil Rights, 61 Forsyth
Street, Suite 16T126, Atlanta, GA 30303.
They may also be faxed to the
Commission at (404) 562–7005, or
emailed to Regional Director, Jeffrey
Hinton at jhinton@usccr.gov. Persons
who desire additional information may
contact the Southern Regional Office at
(404) 562–7000.
Records generated from this meeting
may be inspected and reproduced at the
Southern Regional Office, as they
become available, both before and after
the meeting. Records of the meeting will
be available via www.facadatabase.gov
under the Commission on Civil Rights,
Tennessee Advisory Committee link.
Persons interested in the work of this
Committee are directed to the
Commission’s Web site, https://
www.usccr.gov, or may contact the
Southern Regional Office at the above
email or street address.
Agenda
Welcome and Call to Order
Diane DiIanni, Tennessee SAC
Chairman
Jeff Hinton, Regional Director
Regional Update—Jeff Hinton
New Business: Finalize Potential
Participants to the Hearing:
Diane DiIanni, Tennessee SAC
Chairman/Staff/Advisory
Committee
Public Participation
Adjournment
Dated: May 31, 2017.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2017–11618 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration
Notice of Petitions by Firms for
Determination of Eligibility To Apply
for Trade Adjustment Assistance
Economic Development
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice and opportunity for
public comment.
AGENCY:
Pursuant to Section 251 of the Trade
Act 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2341
et seq.), the Economic Development
Administration (EDA) has received
petitions for certification of eligibility to
apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance
from the firms listed below.
Accordingly, EDA has initiated
investigations to determine whether
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Notice of Public Meeting of the Tennessee Advisory Committee
AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the
rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
(Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Tennessee
(State) Advisory
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Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 to discuss
potential participants to the hearing on civil asset forfeiture.
DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 12:30 p.m.
EST.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be by teleconference. Toll-free call-in
number: 888-452-4005, conference ID: 5512313.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Hinton, DFO, at jhinton@usccr.gov
or (404) 562-7006.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public can listen to the
discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the
following toll-free call-in number: 888-452-4005, conference ID:
5512313. Any interested member of the public may call this number and
listen to the meeting. Callers can expect to incur charges for calls
they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund
any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they
initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free telephone number.
Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by
first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-977-8339 and providing
the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number.
Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments;
the comments must be received in the regional office by July 21, 2017.
Written comments may be mailed to the Southern Regional Office, U.S.
Commission on Civil Rights, 61 Forsyth Street, Suite 16T126, Atlanta,
GA 30303. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (404) 562-7005,
or emailed to Regional Director, Jeffrey Hinton at jhinton@usccr.gov.
Persons who desire additional information may contact the Southern
Regional Office at (404) 562-7000.
Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced
at the Southern Regional Office, as they become available, both before
and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via
www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Tennessee
Advisory Committee link. Persons interested in the work of this
Committee are directed to the Commission's Web site, https://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Southern Regional Office at the above
email or street address.
Agenda
Welcome and Call to Order
Diane DiIanni, Tennessee SAC Chairman
Jeff Hinton, Regional Director
Regional Update--Jeff Hinton
New Business: Discussion of Potential Participants to the Hearing:
Diane DiIanni, Tennessee SAC Chairman/Staff/Advisory Committee
Public Participation
Adjournment
Dated: May 31, 2017.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2017-11617 Filed 6-5-17; 8:45 am]
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