Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers Request for Nominations, 55514 [2018-24208]

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

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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.

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Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 215 / Tuesday, November 6, 2018 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers 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 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: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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.
    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]
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