[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 151 (Monday, August 7, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 40153]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-19333]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service
[TM-95-00-2]


Nominations for Members of the National Organic Standards Board

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990, as amended, 
requires the establishment of a National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) 
to assist in the development of standards for substances to be used in 
organic production and to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on any 
other aspects of the implementation of the Act. The NOSB was originally 
established on January 24, 1992, with individual members appointed for 
staggered appointments of 3, 4, and 5 years. The terms of five members 
will expire in January 1996. The Secretary seeks nominations of 
individuals to be considered for selection as NOSB members.

DATES: Written nominations, with resumes, must be postmarked on or 
before August 31, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Dr. Harold S. Ricker, 
Assistant Director, Transportation and Marketing Division, Room 4006 
South Building, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA), P. O. Box 96456, Washington, D.C. 20090-6456.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Harold S. Ricker, (202) 720-2704.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the Secretary 
seeks nominations of individuals to be considered for selection as NOSB 
members.
    A member of the NOSB shall serve for a term of 5 years, except that 
initial appointments were for staggered terms of 3, 4, and 5 years. The 
terms of five members of the current NOSB will expire on January 24, 
1996. A member may serve consecutive terms if such member served an 
original term that was less than 5 years. However a member of the NOSB, 
with 4 years of service, seeking reappointment may only be reappointed 
in accordance with 7 U.S.C. 2283 (c) which states, ``No person other 
than an officer or employee of the Department of Agriculture may serve 
more than six consecutive years on an advisory committee, unless 
authorized by the Secretary.''

    Nominations are sought for the positions of representatives of 
farmers/growers (2), consumer/public interest groups (2), and 
environmentalist. Individuals desiring to be appointed to the NOSB at 
this time must be either an owner or operator of an organic farming 
operation, an individual who represents public interest or consumer 
interest groups, or an expert in the area of environmental protection 
and resource conservation.

    Selection criteria will include such factors as: demonstrated 
experience and interest in organics; commodity and geographic 
representation; endorsed support of consumer and public interest 
organizations; demonstrated experience with environmental concerns; and 
other factors as may be appropriate for specific positions.

    After applications have been reviewed, individuals receiving 
nominations will be contacted and supplied with biographical forms. The 
biographical information must be completed and returned to USDA within 
10 working days of its receipt, to expedite the clearance process that 
required by the Secretary.
7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.

    Dated: July 31, 1995.

Lon Hatamiya,

Administrator.

[FR Doc. 95-19333 Filed 8-4-95; 8:45 am]

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