[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 184 (Friday, September 22, 1995)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 95-23553]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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


Extension of Time for Submitting Nominations for Members of the 
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB)

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice--Extension of time for Filing Nominations for Membership 
on the NOSB.

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SUMMARY: This notice extends the time for submission of nominations to 
fill positions on the NOSB. The time has been extended from August 31, 
1995 to September 30, 1995. 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, now must be postmarked on or 
before September 30, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Dr. Harold S. Ricker, Staff 
Director, Transportation and Marketing Division, Room 2945 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: Prior documents with this notice: 
Nominations for Members of the National Organic Standards Board: 
Published August 7, 1995 (60 FR 40153).
    Notice is hereby given that the time for making nominations is 
hereby extended from August 31, 1995 to September 30, 1995. This will 
allow additional time for submission of nominations. The Secretary 
seeks nominations of individuals to be considered for selection as NOSB 
members.
    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 
is required by the Secretary.
    7 U.S.C. 6501 et seq.

    Dated: September 19, 1995.
Lon Hatamiya,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 95-23553 Filed 9-21-95; 8:45 am]
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