Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement; Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Request for Nominations, 55514-55515 [2018-24205]

Download as PDF 55514 Notices Federal Register Vol. 83, No. 215 Tuesday, November 6, 2018 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 Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers Request for Nominations Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, USDA. ACTION: Extension of time for submitting nominations. AGENCY: We are giving notice that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend the time to submit nominations and applications to serve on the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (the ‘‘Committee’’). This will give interested persons additional time to prepare and submit applications and nomination packages which can be downloaded at the corrected link below: https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ ad-755. DATES: Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before November 15, 2018. ADDRESSES: Nomination packages may be sent by postal mail or commercial delivery to: Mrs. Kenya Nicholas, Designated Federal Official, USDA OPPE, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 520–A, Washington, DC 20250– 0601. Nomination packages may also be faxed to (202) 720–7704. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Kenya Nicholas, Designated Federal Official, USDA OPPE, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 520– A, Washington, DC 20250–0601; Telephone (202) 720–6350; Fax (202) 720–7704; Email: kenya.nicholas@ osec.usda.gov. SUMMARY: On October 17, 2018, we published in the Federal Register (FR DOC# 2018–22149, Page 52377) a Notice of Solicitation for Applications. Applications were required to be received on or before November 1, 2018. We are extending the submission period to November 15, 2018. khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Nov 05, 2018 Jkt 247001 We are soliciting nominations from interested organizations and individuals from among ranching and farming producers (industry), related government, civil rights, State, and Tribal agricultural agencies, academic institutions, commercial banking entities, trade associations, and related nonprofit enterprises. An organization may nominate individuals from within or outside its membership; alternatively, an individual may nominate herself or himself. Nomination packages should include a nomination form along with a cover letter or resume that documents the nominee’s background and experience. Nomination forms are available on the internet at https:// www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-755 or may be obtained from Mrs. Kenya Nicholas at the email address or telephone number noted above. The Secretary will fill up to 15 vacancies from among those organizations and individuals solicited in order to obtain the broadest possible representation on the Committee. Equal opportunity practices, in line with the USDA policies, will be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership should include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Signed in Washington, DC, this 25th day of October 2018. Christian Obineme, Associate Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. [FR Doc. 2018–24208 Filed 11–5–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement; Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Request for Nominations Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, USDA. ACTION: Extension of time for submitting nominations. AGENCY: We are giving notice that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend the time to submit nominations and applications to serve on the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (the ‘‘Committee’’). This will give interested persons additional time to prepare and submit applications and nomination packages which can be downloaded at the corrected link below: https:// www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-755. DATES: Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before November 15, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Kenya Nicholas, Designated Federal Official, USDA OPPE, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 520– A, Washington, DC 20250–0601; Telephone (202) 720–6350; Fax (202) 720–7704; Email: kenya.nicholas@ osec.usda.gov. Nomination packages may be sent by postal mail or commercial delivery to: Mrs. Kenya Nicholas, Designated Federal Official, USDA OPPE, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 520–A, Washington, DC 20250– 0601. Nomination packages may also be faxed to (202) 720–7704. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 17, 2018, we published in the Federal Register (FR DOC# 2018–22146, Page 52376) a Notice of Solicitation for Applications. Applications were required to be received on or before November 1, 2018. We are extending the submission period to November 15, 2018. We are soliciting nominations from interested organizations and individuals from among ranching and farming producers (industry), related government, State, and Tribal agricultural agencies, academic institutions, commercial banking entities, trade associations, and related nonprofit enterprises. An organization may nominate individuals from within or outside its membership; alternatively, an individual may nominate herself or himself. Nomination packages should include a nomination form along with a cover letter or resume that documents the nominee’s background and experience. Nomination forms are available on the internet at https:// www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-755 or may be obtained from Mrs. Kenya Nicholas at the email address or telephone number noted above. The Secretary will fill up to 20 vacancies from among those organizations and individuals solicited ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\06NON1.SGM 06NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 215 / Tuesday, November 6, 2018 / Notices in order to obtain the broadest possible representation on the Committee. Equal opportunity practices, in line with the USDA policies, will be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership should include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Signed in Washington, DC, this 25th day of October 2018. Christian Obineme, Associate Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. [FR Doc. 2018–24205 Filed 11–5–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food Safety and Inspection Service [Docket No. FSIS–2018–0047] National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection; Committee Renewal Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice of the renewal for the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection. AGENCY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to renew the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Secretary of Agriculture concerning State and Federal programs with respect to meat and poultry inspection, food safety, and other matters that fall within the scope of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) and the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valeria Green, Program Manager, Office of Policy and Program Development, Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Telephone: (301) 504–0846, Email: valeria.green@fsis.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: Background In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the Secretary of Agriculture intends to renew the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection for two years. The Committee provides advice VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Nov 05, 2018 Jkt 247001 and recommendations to the Secretary on meat and poultry inspection programs, pursuant to sections 7(c), 24, 301(a)(3), and 301(c) of the Federal Meat Inspection Act, 21 U.S.C. 607(c), 624, 645, 661(a)(3), and 661(c), and to sections 5(a)(3), 5(c), 8(b), and 11(e) of the poultry Products Inspection Act, 21 U.S.C. 454(a)(3), 454(c), 457(b), and 460(e). A copy of the current charter and other information about the committee can be found at https:// www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/ topics/regulations/advisory-committees/ nacmpi. Additional Public Notification Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy development is important. Consequently, FSIS will announce this Federal Register publication online through the FSIS web page located at: https:// www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register. FSIS also will make copies of this publication available through the FSIS Constituent Update, which is used to provide information regarding FSIS policies, procedures, regulations, Federal Register notices, FSIS public meetings, and other types of information that could affect or would be of interest to our constituents and stakeholders. The Constituent Update is available on the FSIS web page. Through the web page, FSIS is able to provide information to a much broader, more diverse audience. In addition, FSIS offers an email subscription service which provides automatic and customized access to selected food safety news and information. This service is available at: https:// www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe Options range from recalls to export information, regulations, directives, and notices. Customers can add or delete subscriptions themselves, and have the option to password protect their accounts. USDA Non-discrimination Statement No agency, officer, or employee of the USDA shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/ parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, or political beliefs, exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination, any person in the United States under any program or activity conducted by the USDA. 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[FR Doc. 2018–24217 Filed 11–5–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Information Collection; Equal Opportunity Compliance Review Record Forest Service, USDA. Notice; request for comment. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the information collection, Equal Opportunity Compliance Review Record. DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before January 7, 2019 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date will be considered to the extent practicable. ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Civil Rights, Mail Stop 1142, USDA, Forest Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–1142. Comments also may be submitted via eFax mailbox to 703–605–5174 or by email to: rragos@fs.fed.us. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 215 (Tuesday, November 6, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55514-55515]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-24205]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement; Advisory Committee 
on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, USDA.

ACTION: Extension of time for submitting nominations.

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SUMMARY: We are giving notice that U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(USDA) will extend the time to submit nominations and applications to 
serve on the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (the 
``Committee''). This will give interested persons additional time to 
prepare and submit applications and nomination packages which can be 
downloaded at the corrected link below: https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-755.

DATES: Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before 
November 15, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Kenya Nicholas, Designated 
Federal Official, USDA OPPE, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 520-A, 
Washington, DC 20250-0601; Telephone (202) 720-6350; Fax (202) 720-
7704; Email: [email protected].

ADDRESSES: Nomination packages may be sent by postal mail or commercial 
delivery to: Mrs. Kenya Nicholas, Designated Federal Official, USDA 
OPPE, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 520-A, Washington, DC 20250-
0601. Nomination packages may also be faxed to (202) 720-7704.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 17, 2018, we published in the 
Federal Register (FR DOC# 2018-22146, Page 52376) a Notice of 
Solicitation for Applications. Applications were required to be 
received on or before November 1, 2018. We are extending the submission 
period to November 15, 2018.
    We are soliciting nominations from interested organizations and 
individuals from among ranching and farming producers (industry), 
related government, State, and Tribal agricultural agencies, academic 
institutions, commercial banking entities, trade associations, and 
related nonprofit enterprises. An organization may nominate individuals 
from within or outside its membership; alternatively, an individual may 
nominate herself or himself. Nomination packages should include a 
nomination form along with a cover letter or resume that documents the 
nominee's background and experience. Nomination forms are available on 
the internet at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-755 or may be 
obtained from Mrs. Kenya Nicholas at the email address or telephone 
number noted above.
    The Secretary will fill up to 20 vacancies from among those 
organizations and individuals solicited

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in order to obtain the broadest possible representation on the 
Committee. Equal opportunity practices, in line with the USDA policies, 
will be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that 
the recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs 
of the diverse groups served by the Department, membership should 
include, to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated 
ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

    Signed in Washington, DC, this 25th day of October 2018.
Christian Obineme,
Associate Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2018-24205 Filed 11-5-18; 8:45 am]
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