[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 162 (Tuesday, August 21, 2001)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Docket No. FV01-369]


Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of establishment; request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established the 
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (Committee). The 
purpose of the Committee is to examine the full spectrum of issues 
faced by the fruit and vegetable industry and provide suggestions and 
ideas to the Secretary of Agriculture on how USDA can tailor its 
programs to meet the fruit and vegetable industry's needs. USDA also 
seeks nominations of individuals to be considered for selection as 
Committee members.

DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before September 20, 
2001.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Mr. Robert C. Kenney, Deputy 
Administrator, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, Room 2077 South 
Building, P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-6456, (202) 720-4722, E-
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the Secretary 
of Agriculture has established the Fruit and Vegetable Industry 
Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to examine the full 
spectrum of issues faced by the fruit and vegetable industry and 
provide suggestions and ideas to the Secretary on how USDA can tailor 
its programs to meet the fruit and vegetable industry's needs.
    The members of the Committee will elect the Chairperson and Vice-
Chairperson of the Committee who will serve for a 2-year term. In 
absence of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson will act in the 
Chairperson's stead. The Deputy Administrator of the Agricultural 
Marketing Service's Fruit and Vegetable Programs will serve as the 
Committee's Executive Secretary. Representatives from USDA mission 
areas and agencies affecting the fruit and vegetable industry will be 
called upon to participate in the Committee's meetings as determined by 
the Committee Chairperson.
    Industry members will be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture 
and serve 2-year terms. Membership will consist of twenty (20) members 
who represent the fruit and vegetable industry and will include; six 
(6) representatives of fresh fruit and vegetable growers/shippers; four 
(4) representatives of fresh fruit and vegetable wholesalers; two (2) 
representatives of brokers; two (2) representatives of retailers; two 
(2) representatives of fruit and vegetable processors; two (2) 
representatives of foodservice suppliers; one (1) state department of 
agriculture official; and one (1) trade association representative.
    The Secretary of Agriculture invites those individuals, 
organizations, and groups affiliated with the categories listed above 
to nominate individuals for membership on the Committee. Nominations 
should describe and document the proposed member's qualifications for 
membership to the Committee. The Secretary of Agriculture seeks a 
diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of persons 
interested in providing suggestions and ideas on how USDA can tailor 
its programs to meet the fruit and vegetable industry's needs.
    Individuals receiving nominations will be contacted and 
biographical information must be completed and returned to USDA within 
10 working days of notification, to expedite the clearance process that 
is required before selection by the Secretary of Agriculture.
    Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to 
the Committee in accordance with USDA policies. To ensure that the 
recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of 
the diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include, to the 
extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent 
minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and limited resource 
agriculture producers.

    Dated: August 15, 2001.
Lou Gallegos,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
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