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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Request for Nominations of Members
for the National Agricultural Research,
Extension, Education, and Economics
(NAREEE) Advisory Board, Specialty
Crop Committee (SCC), Citrus Disease
Subcommittee (CDS), and National
Genetic Resources Advisory Council
(NGRAC)
Research, Education, and
Economics, Department of Agriculture
(USDA).
ACTION: Solicit nominations for
memberships for the NAREEE Advisory
Board, SCC, CDS, and the NGRAC.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, the
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
announces the opening of the
solicitation for nominations to fill
vacancies on the National Agricultural
Research, Extension, Education, and
Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board
and its committees and subcommittees
for Fiscal Year 2023 and any vacancies
that may occur in the current fiscal year.
DATES: Written nominations will be
received continuously until September
30, 2022.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All board
members will receive reimbursement for
per diem and travel expenses incurred
for attending meetings and/or
conducting other business on behalf of
the Board/Subcommittee authorized by
5 U.S.C. 5703 of the Federal Travel
Regulation for persons employed
intermittently in government service.
SUMMARY:
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Background
National Agricultural Research,
Extension, Education and Economics
Advisory Board
The NAREEE Advisory Board was
established in 1996 via Section 1408 of
the National Agricultural Research,
Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of
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1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) to provide advice
to the Secretary of Agriculture and landgrant colleges and universities on top
priorities and policies for food and
agricultural research, education,
extension, and economics. Section 1408
of the National Agricultural Research,
Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of
1977 was amended by the Farm Security
and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to
reduce the number of members on the
NAREEE Advisory Board to 25 members
and required the Board to also provide
advice to the Committee on Agriculture
of the House of Representatives, the
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition,
and Forestry of the Senate; the
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural
Development, Food and Drug
Administration and Related Agencies of
the Committee on Appropriations of the
House of Representatives; and the
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural
Development and Related Agencies of
the Committee on Appropriations of the
Senate. Subsequently, Section 1408 of
the Agricultural Improvement Act of
2018 further reduced the number of
members from 25 to 15 and changed the
categories of membership for the
advisory board. Each member of the
Board represents a specific category
including National Farm or Producer
Organizations; Academic or Research
Societies; Agricultural Research,
Extension and Education; or Industry,
Consumer or Rural Interests.
Specialty Crop Committee
The Specialty Crop Committee was
created as a committee of the NAREEE
Advisory Board in accordance with the
Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of
2004 under title III, section 303 of
Public Law 108–465. The committee
was formulated to study the scope and
effectiveness of research, extension, and
economics programs affecting the
specialty crop industry. The legislation
defines ‘‘specialty crops’’ as fruits,
vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and
nursery crops (including floriculture).
The Agricultural Act of 2014 further
expanded the scope of the Specialty
Crop Committee to provide advice to the
Secretary of Agriculture on the
relevancy review process of the
Specialty Crop Research Initiative, a
grant program of the National Institute
of Food and Agriculture.
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Citrus Disease Subcommittee
The Citrus Disease Subcommittee was
established by the Agricultural Act of
2014 (sec. 7103) to advise the Secretary
of Agriculture on citrus research,
extension, and development needs,
engage in regular consultation and
collaboration with USDA and other
organizations involved in citrus, and
provide recommendations for research
and extension activities related to citrus
disease. The Citrus Disease
Subcommittee also advises the
Department on the research and
extension agenda of the Emergency
Citrus Disease Research and Extension
Program, a grant program of the
National Institute of Food and
Agriculture.
Section 1408(a)(2) of the Agricultural
Improvement Act of 2018 amended the
membership of the Citrus Disease
Subcommittee to increase the number of
members from 9 members to 11.
Members must be a producer of citrus
with representation from the following
States: Five members from Arizona or
California, five members from Florida,
and one member from Texas.
National Genetic Resources Advisory
Council
The National Genetic Resources
Advisory Council was originally
established in March, 1992 via section
1634 (7 U.S.C. 5843) of the Food,
Agriculture, Conservation and Trade
Act of 1990 to formulate
recommendations on actions and
policies for the collection, maintenance,
and utilization of genetic resources; to
make recommendations for coordination
of genetic resources plans of several
domestic and international
organizations; and to advise the
Secretary of Agriculture and the
National Genetic Resources Program,
part of the Agricultural Research
Service, of new and innovative
approaches to genetic resources
conservation. It was subsequently reestablished in 2012 as a permanent
subcommittee of the NAREEE Advisory
Board. The Agricultural Improvement
Act of 2018 further expanded the
responsibilities of the Council to
include recommendations on cultivar
development and increased the number
of members from 9 to 13. The
membership is required to have 6
members from scientific disciplines
relevant to the National Genetic
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Resources Program, including
agricultural sciences, economics and
policy, environmental sciences, natural
resource sciences, health sciences, and
nutritional sciences; 3 members from
the general public and shall include
leaders in fields of public policy,
community development, trade,
international development, law, or
management; and 4 members with
expertise in cultivar development and
animal breed development. In addition,
4 of the members of the NGRAC shall
be appointed from among individuals
representing: 1862 land-grant colleges
and universities; 1890 land-grant
colleges and universities; Hispanicserving institutions; or 1994 Equity in
Education land-grant institutions.
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Nominations
Nominations are open to all
individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
mental or physical handicap, marital
status, or sexual orientation. To ensure
the recommendation of the Advisory
Board takes into account the needs of
the diverse groups served by the USDA,
membership shall include, to the extent
practicable, individuals with
demonstrated ability to represent the
needs of all racial and ethnic groups,
women and men, and persons with
disabilities.
Please note, individuals may not serve
on more than one USDA Federal
Advisory Committee. Individuals who
are federally registered lobbyists,
appointed to committees to exercise
their own individual best judgment on
behalf of the government (e.g., as
Special Government Employees), are
ineligible to serve.
All nominees will be carefully
reviewed for their relevant experience,
expertise, and leadership. Appointed
members will serve one-, two-, or threeyear terms in order to properly stagger
term rotation. All nominees will be
vetted before selection. Appointments to
the NAREEE Advisory Board and its
committees and subcommittees will be
made by the Secretary of Agriculture.
Instructions
The following information must be
included in the package of materials
submitted for each, individual being
nominated for consideration: (1) AD–
755 https://www.ocio.usda.gov/
document/ad-755 stating your full birth
name and completed application in its
entirety; (2) A letter(s) of nomination
stating the Board (Board Category)/
Subcommittee (SCC, CDS, NGRAC)
must be identified (3) 1 page bio of
nominee; and (4) a current copy of the
nominee’s resume´. You may apply for as
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many categories on the Advisory Board
and Committees and/or subcommittee(s)
and this must be stated in your
application and nomination letter(s).
Nomination packages may be submitted
directly by the individual being
nominated or by the person/
organization recommending the
candidate.
AGENCY:
including providing hay to wintering
elk at Dell Creek and Forest Park
feedgrounds between mid-November
and the end of April. The Dell Creek
feedground is in the Big Piney Ranger
District on Dell Creek Road (Forest
Service Road 30600) about 4 miles east
of Highway 191/189, in Bondurant,
Wyoming, and has been maintained by
the WGFC under a Forest Service
special use permit since 1975. The
Forest Park feedground is in the Greys
River Ranger District along the Greys
River Road (Forest Service Road 10138)
about 33 miles from Alpine, Wyoming,
and has been maintained by the WGFC
under a Forest Service special use
permit since 1979. The Forest Service
action is to determine whether to
authorize the requested long-term use
and if so, under what conditions.
DATES: Comments concerning the scope
of the analysis must be received by
February 14, 2022. The draft
environmental impact statement is
expected January 2023 and the final
environmental impact statement is
expected January 2024.
ADDRESSES: Scoping comments can be
submitted electronically through the
project web page or directly to https://
cara.ecosystem-management.org/
Public//CommentInput?Project=60949.
Comments may also be mailed to P.O.
Box 1888, Jackson, WY 83001, or sent
via facsimile to 307–739–5010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Visit
the project web page at https://www.fs.
usda.gov/project/?project=60949 for
current information. A public meeting
will be held virtually during the
comment period to share information
about the project. For additional
information contact Mary Cernicek,
Planning and Public Affairs Staff Officer
by email at mary.cernicek@usda.gov or
by phone at 307–739–5564 or cellphone
307–413–2481. Individuals who use
telecommunication devices for the deaf/
hard-of-hearing (TDD) may call the
Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800–
877–8339, 24 hours a day, every day of
the year, including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Bridger-Teton National
Forest (BTNF) is preparing an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
for the Dell Creek and Forest Park
Feedgrounds: Long-Term Special Use
Permit project. The Wyoming Game and
Fish Commission (WGFC) has applied
for continued use of facilities on
National Forest System lands to conduct
their elk management activities,
Purpose and Need for Action
The Forest Service received a request
from the WGFC to continue to use
facilities at Dell Creek and Forest Park
feedgrounds to conduct their elk winter
feeding and related management
activities. Under 36 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) 251.50, authorization
is required for this type of special use
of National Forest System lands. The
purpose of the WGFC’s proposal is to
prevent conflicts with nearby livestock
operations including reduce the risk of
Nominee Selection
Nominated individuals will be picked
by the Secretary of Agriculture based on
how well they meet the required
qualifications and the current needs of
the Board/Subcommittees. It is
anticipated that the members will start
serving on the Advisory Board/
committees/subcommittee beginning
October 1, 2022.
ADDRESSES: All sections of the AD–755
form must be filled out completely and
signed from the nominee. The
completed AD–755 and any submission
of letters of support can be sent via
Email to nareee@usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate
Lewis, Executive Director, National
Agricultural Research, Extension,
Education, and Economics Advisory
Board, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Room 6019, The South Building,
Washington, DC 20250–2255; telephone:
202–720–3684 or email: nareee@
usda.gov. Committee website: https://
nareeeab.ree.usda.gov/.
Done at Washington, DC, this day of
January 10, 2022.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Big Piney Ranger District and Greys
River Ranger District; Bridger-Teton
National Forest; Wyoming, Dell Creek
and Forest Park Elk Feedgrounds:
Long-Term Special Use Permits
Forest Service, Agriculture
(USDA).
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an
environmental impact statement.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Request for Nominations of Members for the National Agricultural
Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board,
Specialty Crop Committee (SCC), Citrus Disease Subcommittee (CDS), and
National Genetic Resources Advisory Council (NGRAC)
AGENCY: Research, Education, and Economics, Department of Agriculture
(USDA).
ACTION: Solicit nominations for memberships for the NAREEE Advisory
Board, SCC, CDS, and the NGRAC.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the opening of the
solicitation for nominations to fill vacancies on the National
Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE)
Advisory Board and its committees and subcommittees for Fiscal Year
2023 and any vacancies that may occur in the current fiscal year.
DATES: Written nominations will be received continuously until
September 30, 2022.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All board members will receive reimbursement
for per diem and travel expenses incurred for attending meetings and/or
conducting other business on behalf of the Board/Subcommittee
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703 of the Federal Travel Regulation for
persons employed intermittently in government service.
Background
National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics
Advisory Board
The NAREEE Advisory Board was established in 1996 via Section 1408
of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy
Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) to provide advice to the Secretary of
Agriculture and land-grant colleges and universities on top priorities
and policies for food and agricultural research, education, extension,
and economics. Section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research,
Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 was amended by the Farm
Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reduce the number of
members on the NAREEE Advisory Board to 25 members and required the
Board to also provide advice to the Committee on Agriculture of the
House of Representatives, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and
Forestry of the Senate; the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural
Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies of the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; and the
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development and Related Agencies of
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. Subsequently, Section
1408 of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 further reduced the
number of members from 25 to 15 and changed the categories of
membership for the advisory board. Each member of the Board represents
a specific category including National Farm or Producer Organizations;
Academic or Research Societies; Agricultural Research, Extension and
Education; or Industry, Consumer or Rural Interests.
Specialty Crop Committee
The Specialty Crop Committee was created as a committee of the
NAREEE Advisory Board in accordance with the Specialty Crops
Competitiveness Act of 2004 under title III, section 303 of Public Law
108-465. The committee was formulated to study the scope and
effectiveness of research, extension, and economics programs affecting
the specialty crop industry. The legislation defines ``specialty
crops'' as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits and nursery
crops (including floriculture). The Agricultural Act of 2014 further
expanded the scope of the Specialty Crop Committee to provide advice to
the Secretary of Agriculture on the relevancy review process of the
Specialty Crop Research Initiative, a grant program of the National
Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Citrus Disease Subcommittee
The Citrus Disease Subcommittee was established by the Agricultural
Act of 2014 (sec. 7103) to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on
citrus research, extension, and development needs, engage in regular
consultation and collaboration with USDA and other organizations
involved in citrus, and provide recommendations for research and
extension activities related to citrus disease. The Citrus Disease
Subcommittee also advises the Department on the research and extension
agenda of the Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program,
a grant program of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Section 1408(a)(2) of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018
amended the membership of the Citrus Disease Subcommittee to increase
the number of members from 9 members to 11. Members must be a producer
of citrus with representation from the following States: Five members
from Arizona or California, five members from Florida, and one member
from Texas.
National Genetic Resources Advisory Council
The National Genetic Resources Advisory Council was originally
established in March, 1992 via section 1634 (7 U.S.C. 5843) of the
Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 to formulate
recommendations on actions and policies for the collection,
maintenance, and utilization of genetic resources; to make
recommendations for coordination of genetic resources plans of several
domestic and international organizations; and to advise the Secretary
of Agriculture and the National Genetic Resources Program, part of the
Agricultural Research Service, of new and innovative approaches to
genetic resources conservation. It was subsequently re-established in
2012 as a permanent subcommittee of the NAREEE Advisory Board. The
Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 further expanded the
responsibilities of the Council to include recommendations on cultivar
development and increased the number of members from 9 to 13. The
membership is required to have 6 members from scientific disciplines
relevant to the National Genetic
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Resources Program, including agricultural sciences, economics and
policy, environmental sciences, natural resource sciences, health
sciences, and nutritional sciences; 3 members from the general public
and shall include leaders in fields of public policy, community
development, trade, international development, law, or management; and
4 members with expertise in cultivar development and animal breed
development. In addition, 4 of the members of the NGRAC shall be
appointed from among individuals representing: 1862 land-grant colleges
and universities; 1890 land-grant colleges and universities; Hispanic-
serving institutions; or 1994 Equity in Education land-grant
institutions.
Nominations
Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical
handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure the
recommendation of the Advisory Board takes into account the needs of
the diverse groups served by the USDA, membership shall include, to the
extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent
the needs of all racial and ethnic groups, women and men, and persons
with disabilities.
Please note, individuals may not serve on more than one USDA
Federal Advisory Committee. Individuals who are federally registered
lobbyists, appointed to committees to exercise their own individual
best judgment on behalf of the government (e.g., as Special Government
Employees), are ineligible to serve.
All nominees will be carefully reviewed for their relevant
experience, expertise, and leadership. Appointed members will serve
one-, two-, or three-year terms in order to properly stagger term
rotation. All nominees will be vetted before selection. Appointments to
the NAREEE Advisory Board and its committees and subcommittees will be
made by the Secretary of Agriculture.
Instructions
The following information must be included in the package of
materials submitted for each, individual being nominated for
consideration: (1) AD-755 https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-755
stating your full birth name and completed application in its entirety;
(2) A letter(s) of nomination stating the Board (Board Category)/
Subcommittee (SCC, CDS, NGRAC) must be identified (3) 1 page bio of
nominee; and (4) a current copy of the nominee's resum[eacute]. You may
apply for as many categories on the Advisory Board and Committees and/
or subcommittee(s) and this must be stated in your application and
nomination letter(s). Nomination packages may be submitted directly by
the individual being nominated or by the person/organization
recommending the candidate.
Nominee Selection
Nominated individuals will be picked by the Secretary of
Agriculture based on how well they meet the required qualifications and
the current needs of the Board/Subcommittees. It is anticipated that
the members will start serving on the Advisory Board/committees/
subcommittee beginning October 1, 2022.
ADDRESSES: All sections of the AD-755 form must be filled out
completely and signed from the nominee. The completed AD-755 and any
submission of letters of support can be sent via Email to
[email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kate Lewis, Executive Director,
National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics
Advisory Board, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6019, The South
Building, Washington, DC 20250-2255; telephone: 202-720-3684 or email:
[email protected]. Committee website: https://nareeeab.ree.usda.gov/.
Done at Washington, DC, this day of January 10, 2022.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-00650 Filed 1-13-22; 8:45 am]
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