[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 194 (Friday, October 5, 2001)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Docket No. FV-01-369-EXT.]


Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service

ACTION: Notice to re-open the nomination date.

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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 review 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 seeks nominations 
of individuals to be considered for selection as Committee members. The 
unprecedented terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 in Washington DC 
and New York disrupted mail services throughout the country. Therefore, 
USDA has established a new due date for submission of nominations.

DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before October 9, 
2001.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: No changes have been made to the register 
request except a revision of the nomination date. 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 security 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: October 2, 2001.
Kenneth C. Clayton,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 01-25197 Filed 10-3-01; 11:54 am]
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