[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 185 (Monday, September 23, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49725-49726]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-24243]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
[TM-96-00-3]


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

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.


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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 to October 15, 
1996. The terms of five members will expire in January 1997. 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 October 15, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Dr. Harold S. Ricker, Program 
Manager, National Organic Program, Transportation and Marketing 
Division, Room 2945 South Building, Agricultural Marketing Service, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), P. O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 
20090-6456.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Harold S. Ricker, (202) 720-3252.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the time for 
making nominations for NOSB membership is extended from August 31, 
1996, as stated in the notice published at 61 FR 33897, to October 15, 
1996. This will allow additional time for submission of nominations.
    Nominations are sought for the positions of farmer/grower (1), 
handler/processor (1), consumer/public interest (1), environmentalist 
(1), and scientist (1). Individuals desiring to be appointed to the 
NOSB at this time must be either an owner or operator of an organic 
farming operation, an owner or operator of an organic handling 
operation, an individual who represents public interest or consumer 
interest groups, an expert in the area of environmental or resource 
conservation, or an individual with expertise in the fields of 
toxicology, ecology, or biochemistry.
    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 security clearance 
process that is required by the Secretary.

    Authority: 7 U.S.C. 6501-6522.

    Dated: September 16, 1996.
Eileen S. Stommes,
Director, Transportation and Marketing Division.
[FR Doc. 96-24243 Filed 9-20-96; 8:45 am]
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