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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS–SC–19–0010; SC19–996–1]
Peanut Standards Board; Request for
Nominations
Agricultural Marketing Service,
USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for nominations.
AGENCY:
The Farm Security and Rural
Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill)
requires the Secretary of Agriculture
(Secretary) 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
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
is seeking nominations for individuals
to be considered for selection as Board
members for a term of office ending June
30, 2022.
DATES: Written nominations must be
received on or before May 3, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent
to Steven W. Kauffman of the Southeast
Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order
and Agreement Division, Specialty
Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1124 1st
Street South, Winter Haven, FL 33880;
Telephone: (863) 324–3375; Fax: (863)
291–8614; Email: Steven.Kauffman@
usda.gov.
SUMMARY:
Section
1308 of the 2002 Farm Bill requires the
Secretary 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, as amended by
§ 12502 of the Agriculture Improvement
Act of 2018, provides the Board’s
makeup will include three producers
and three peanut industry
representatives from States specified in
each of the following producing regions:
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Southeast (Alabama, Georgia, and
Florida); Southwest (Texas, Oklahoma,
and New Mexico); and Virginia/Carolina
(Virginia, North Carolina, and South
Carolina). The Board consists of 18
members with representation equally
divided between peanut producers and
industry representatives. Each term of
office is for a period of three years. The
terms of office are staggered in order to
replace one third of the Board each year.
The term ‘‘peanut industry
representatives’’ includes, but is not
limited to, representatives of shellers,
manufacturers, buying points, marketing
associations and marketing
cooperatives. The 2002 Farm Bill
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. All qualified nominees are
forwarded for consideration as the Farm
Bill does not provide for any voting.
Appointees sought by this action will
fill two positions in the Southeast
region, two positions in the Southwest
region, and two positions in the
Virginia/Carolina region.
Nominees should complete an
Advisory Committee or Research and
Promotion Background Information
form (AD–755) and submit it to Steven
W. Kauffman at the address provided in
the ADDRESSES section above. Copies of
this form may be obtained at the
internet site https://www.ams.usda.gov/
about-ams/facas-advisory-councils/
peanut-board, or from the Southeast
Marketing Field Office. 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 the
recommendations of the Board have
considered 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.
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Dated: March 13, 2019.
Bruce Summers,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS–NOP–18–0098; NOP–18–04]
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 five vacancies.
Descriptions of the five positions are
listed below under supplementary
information. Appointees will serve a
five-year term beginning January 24,
2020 and ending January 23, 2025.
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.
DATES: Written nominations must be
postmarked on or before May 20, 2019.
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle Arsenault, (202) 720–0081;
Email: Michelle.Arsenault@
ams.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: Four
SUMMARY:
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individuals who own or operate an
organic farming operation, or employees
of such individuals (as amended by the
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018);
two individuals who own or operate an
organic handling operation, or
employees of such individuals (as
amended by the Agriculture
Improvement Act of 2018); one
individual who owns or operates a retail
establishment with significant trade in
organic products, or employees of such
individuals (as amended by the
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018);
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.
Through this Notice, the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeks
to fill the following five positions: One
individual with expertise in areas of
environmental protection and resource
conservation; one individual who owns
or operates an organic farming operation
or employees of such individuals; two
individuals who own or operate an
organic handling operation or
employees of such individuals; and one
individual who owns or operates a retail
establishment with significant trade in
organic products or an employee of such
individuals.
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
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factors as may be appropriate for
specific positions.
All appointees will serve a five-year
term beginning January 24, 2020 and
ending January 23, 2025. Due to an
unexpected member vacancy for one of
the organic handling positions, one of
the five appointed members will fill this
seat. Historically, a candidate filling an
unexpected vacancy completed the
remaining term of that appointment.
However, to promote greater efficiency
and continuity of NOSB operations, a
candidate filling an unexpected vacancy
will now begin a new five-year term.
To nominate yourself or someone
else, please submit the following: A
resume (required), Form AD–755
(required), which can be accessed at:
https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/
ad-755, a cover letter (optional), and a
list of endorsements or letters of
recommendation (optional). Resumes
should 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: March 13, 2019.
Bruce Summers,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Research Service
Economic Research Service
National Agricultural Statistics Service
National Institute of Food and
Agriculture
2018 Research, Education, and
Economics Farm Bill Implementation
Listening Session
Agricultural Research Service,
Economic Research Service, National
Agricultural Statistics Service, National
Institute of Food and Agriculture, Office
of the Chief Scientist, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
In preparing to implement the
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
(commonly referred to as the 2018 Farm
Bill), USDA’s Research, Education, and
Economics (REE) mission area will host
a listening session for public input
regarding new programs and changes to
existing programs implemented by the
Agricultural Research Service (ARS),
Economic Research Service (ERS),
National Agricultural Statistics Service
(NASS), National Institute of Food and
Agriculture (NIFA), and the Office of the
Chief Scientist (OCS).
DATES: Listening session: The listening
session will be held on March 21, 2019
between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Eastern. Exact times to be announced
upon registering.
Registration: You must register by 5
p.m. Eastern on March 20, 2019, to
attend the listening session in person. If
you are attending the listening session
there is an expectation that the
organization you are representing will
be presenting oral comments.
Attendance is limited to three
individuals per organization; all
individuals must register, but all three
are not required to speak. In addition to
presenting orally, you are also
encouraged to submit one page of
written comments by 5 p.m. Eastern on
March 29, 2019. While we recommend
written submissions be no more than
one page or 500 words, we will accept
materials that exceed those lengths.
Comments: If you are unable to attend
the listening session in-person, written
comments are welcome and are due by
5pm Eastern on March 29, 2019 to
https://www.regulations.gov.
Stakeholders attending the listening
session in-person are welcome to submit
comments to the Federal Register, but
are not required. Stakeholder input
received orally and in writing will be
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-NOP-18-0098; NOP-18-04]
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB): Call for Nominations
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice: call for nominations.
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SUMMARY: 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 five vacancies. Descriptions of the five
positions are listed below under supplementary information. Appointees
will serve a five-year term beginning January 24, 2020 and ending
January 23, 2025. 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.
DATES: Written nominations must be postmarked on or before May 20,
2019.
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Arsenault, (202) 720-0081;
Email: Michelle.Arsenault@ams.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: Four
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individuals who own or operate an organic farming operation, or
employees of such individuals (as amended by the Agriculture
Improvement Act of 2018); two individuals who own or operate an organic
handling operation, or employees of such individuals (as amended by the
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018); one individual who owns or
operates a retail establishment with significant trade in organic
products, or employees of such individuals (as amended by the
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018); 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.
Through this Notice, the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) seeks to fill the following five positions: One individual with
expertise in areas of environmental protection and resource
conservation; one individual who owns or operates an organic farming
operation or employees of such individuals; two individuals who own or
operate an organic handling operation or employees of such individuals;
and one individual who owns or operates a retail establishment with
significant trade in organic products or an employee of such
individuals.
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.
All appointees will serve a five-year term beginning January 24,
2020 and ending January 23, 2025. Due to an unexpected member vacancy
for one of the organic handling positions, one of the five appointed
members will fill this seat. Historically, a candidate filling an
unexpected vacancy completed the remaining term of that appointment.
However, to promote greater efficiency and continuity of NOSB
operations, a candidate filling an unexpected vacancy will now begin a
new five-year term.
To nominate yourself or someone else, please submit the following:
A resume (required), Form AD-755 (required), which can be accessed at:
https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-755, a cover letter (optional),
and a list of endorsements or letters of recommendation (optional).
Resumes should 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: March 13, 2019.
Bruce Summers,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-05075 Filed 3-18-19; 8:45 am]
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