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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Cooperative State Research Service

 

Solicitation of Recommendation for Nominees to the National 
Sustainable Agriculture Advisory Committee

agency: Cooperative State Research Service, USDA.

action: Solicitation of recommendations for nominees for the private 
sector members of the National Sustainable Agriculture Advisory 
Committee.

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summary: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is soliciting 
recommendations for nominees to the National Sustainable Agriculture 
Advisory Committee (NSAAC), NSAAC will be appointed by the Secretary of 
Agriculture and will advise the Secretary in matters related to the 
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, consistent with 
Section 1622 of Public Law 101-624 (7 U.S.C. 5812).

dates: Recommendations for nominees must be received on or before 
September 15, 1994.

send nominations to: A.J. Jones, Suite 342, Aerospace Building; U.S. 
Department of Agriculture/CSRS/SARE; 14th & Independence Ave., SW.; 
Washington, DC 20250-2260.

documentation required: Kindly submit a resume addressing one or more 
of the NSAAC membership categories listed below. Special reference 
should be given to knowledge and experience in sustainable agriculture. 
As defined in 7 U.S.C. 3103, sustainable agriculture is--``an 
integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a 
site-specific application that will, over the long-term--(A) satisfy 
human food and fiber needs; (B) enhance environmental quality and the 
natural resource base upon which the agriculture economy depends; (C) 
make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm 
resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles 
and controls; (D) sustain the economic viability of farm operations; 
and (E) enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a 
whole''--

Membership: As described in U.S. Department of Agriculture Regulation 
1043-34, NSAAC shall consist of 14 public sector and 14 private sector 
members. The private sector members shall be composed of:
    1. Four farmers/ranchers with knowledge and expertise in 
sustainable agriculture practices and systems--two representing best 
utilization of biological applications and one each representing 
integrated resource management and integrated crop management;
    2. One farm/ranch family member (other than a farmer or rancher) 
having demonstrable expertise in sustainable agriculture, with special 
reference to the farm/ranch family and quality of rural life.
    3. One human nutrition specialist with interest or expertise in 
sustainable agriculture;
    4. Four private nonprofit organizations with demonstrable expertise 
in sustainable agriculture--two representing research or demonstration 
in the area of best utilization biological application and one each 
representing integrated resource management and integrated crop 
management and
    5. Four representatives of agribusiness with knowledge and 
expertise in sustainable agriculture--two representing production 
system inputs, one representing independent consultants, and one 
representing post-harvest enterprises.

responsibilities: NSAAC is responsible to the Secretary of Agriculture 
through the Cooperative State Research Service and Extension Service. 
The Specific responsibilities are to:
    1. Make recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture concerning 
research and extension projects that should receive funding under 
Subtitle B of Title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and 
Trade Act of 1990;
    2. Promote sustainable agriculture research and education programs 
at the national level;
    3. Coordinate research and extension activities funded under 
Subtitle B of Title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and 
Trade Act of 1990;
    4. Establish general procedures for awarding and administering 
resources;
    5. Consider recommendations for improving the program;
    6. Facilities cooperation and integration between sustainable 
agriculture, national water quality, integrated pest management, food 
safety, and other related programs; and
    7. Prepare and submit an annual report of the activities of NSAAC 
to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

compensation: Members of NSAAC shall serve without compensation, but 
with reimbursement of travel expenses and per diem in lieu of 
subsistence, as is authorized in 5 U.S.C. 5703.

restrcitions: Nominees selected for further consideration will be 
required to submit financial and organizational affiliation disclosure 
statements.

additional information: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has special 
interest in assuring that women, minority groups and the physically 
handicapped are adequately represented on NSAAC; and therefore, extends 
particular encouragement for recommendations for nominees that are 
appropriately qualified female, minority, or physically handicapped 
candidates.

    Dated: August 12, 1994.
John Patrick Jordan,
Administrator, Cooperative State Research Service.
[FR Doc. 94-20183 Filed 8-16-94; 8:45 am]
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