[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 116 (Friday, June 14, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30215-30216]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-15185]



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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service


Notice of Request for Nominations for Board of Trustees

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Agriculture is requesting nominations for 
persons to serve as members of the National Natural Resources 
Conservation Foundation Board of Trustees.

DATES: Nominations must be received in writing by July 15, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Send written nominations to Chief, Natural Resources 
Conservation Service, USDA, P.O. Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doug McKalip, Legislative Affairs Division, Natural Resources 
Conservation Service; (202) 720-2771.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Board Purpose

    The National Natural Resources Conservation Foundation was 
authorized by the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 
1996, Public Law 104-127--April 4, 1996.
    The National Natural Resources Conservation Foundation Board of 
Trustees will be composed of 9 members appointed by the Secretary of 
Agriculture to govern the National Natural Resources Conservation 
Foundation. The purposes of the Foundation are to:
    (1) Promote innovative solutions to the problems associated with 
the conservation of natural resources on private lands, particularly 
with respect to agriculture and soil and water conservation;
    (2) Promote voluntary partnerships between government and private 
interests in the conservation of natural resources;
    (3) Conduct research and undertake educational activities, conduct 
and support demonstration projects;
    (4) Provide such other leadership and support as may be necessary 
to address conservation challenges, such as the prevention of excessive 
soil erosion, the enhancement of soil and water quality, and the 
protection of wetlands, wildlife habitat and strategically important 
farmland subject to urban conversion and fragmentation;
    (5) Encourage, accept, and administer private gifts of money and 
real personal property for the benefit of, or in connection with, the 
conservation and related activities and services of the Department, 
particularly the Natural Resources Conservation Service;
    (6) Undertake, conduct, and encourage educational, technical, and 
other assistance, and activities that support the conservation and 
related programs administered by the Department (other than activities 
carried out on National Forest System lands), particularly the Natural 
Resources Conservation Service, except that the Foundation may not 
enforce or administer a regulation of the Department; and
    (7) Raise private funds to promote the purposes of the Foundation.

Board Membership

    The Board will consist of 9 voting members, each of whom shall be a 
United States citizen and not a Federal officer. The Board shall be 
composed of--
    (1) Individuals with expertise in agriculture conservation policy 
matters;
    (2) A representative of private sector organizations with a 
demonstrable interest in natural resources conservation;
    (3) A representative of statewide conservation organizations;
    (4) A representative of soil and water conservation districts;
    (5) A representative of organizations outside the Federal 
Government that are dedicated to natural resources conservation 
education, and
    (6) A farmer or rancher.
    Service as a member of the Board shall not constitute employment 
by, or the holding of an office of the United States for the purposes 
of any Federal law.
    A Board member shall serve for a term of 3 years, except that the 
members appointed to the initial Board shall serve, proportionally for 
terms of 1, 2, and 3 years, as determined by the Secretary. No 
individual may serve more than 2 consecutive 3-year terms as a member 
of the Board.

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    A member of the Board shall receive no compensation from the 
Foundation for the service as a member of the Board.
    While away from home or regular place of business of a member of 
the Board, the member shall be allowed travel expenses paid by the 
Foundation, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at the same rate 
as a person employed intermittently in the Government service is 
allowed under section 5703 of title 5, United States Code.
    The Board may complete the organization of the Foundation by 
adopting the constitution and bylaws consistent with the purposes of 
the Foundation.

How To Submit Nominations

    Nominations must be received by [insert Date 30 days from the date 
of publication].
    Nominations should be typed and should include the following:
    (1) A brief summary of no more than two pages explaining the 
nominee's suitability to serve on the National Natural Resources 
Conservation Foundation Board of Trustees including relevant 
experience, current employer or organizational affiliation.
    (2) Resume.
    Send nominations to the address listed earlier in this notice.
Paul Johnson,
Chief, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
[FR Doc. 96-15185 Filed 6-13-96; 8:45 am]
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