[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 129 (Friday, July 5, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44795-44796]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-16825]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Solicitation of Applicants for Membership on a National Board on 
Rural America

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 
et seq.) was amended by section 6030 of the Farm Security and Rural 
Investment Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-171) to create the National Board 
on Rural America. The Act provides that the Board shall consist of 14 
members appointed by the Secretary. This notice solicits candidates 
interested in serving on this Board. Qualifications for candidates are 
specified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this Notice. 
Other than recommendations by elected members of Federal, State or 
county governments, nominations will be accepted from organizations 
only and should be on the organization's letterhead. Nominations from 
individuals, either for themselves or others, will not be considered.

DATES: Submit a completed application by 5:00 p.m. on July 19, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Submit completed written applications to the Office of the 
Under Secretary, Rural Development. ATTN: Duane Ischer. 1400 
Independence Avenue, SW., Room 206-W, STOP 0107, Washington, DC 20250-
0107 or by FAX to 202-720-2080. To ensure timely delivery, nominations 
may be faxed to (202) 720-2080.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Duane Ischer, Office of the Under 
Secretary, Rural Development, 202-720-2721. E-Mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Act provides that, in addition to the 
Secretary or the designee of the Secretary, the National Board shall 
consist of 14 members appointed by the Secretary from among 
representatives of:

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    (1) Nationally recognized entrepreneurship organizations;
    (2) Regional planning and development organizations;
    (3) Community-based organizations;
    (4) Elected members of county governments;
    (5) Elected members of State legislatures;
    (6) The rural philanthropic community; and
    (7) Indian tribes (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
    An AD Form 755, Nominee Background Information, is required for 
each nominee. A copy of the AD Form 755 is available on the USDA Rural 
Development Web site at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/farmbill2002.html.
    The term of office initially will be 4 years for 5 members, 3 years 
for 5 members, and 2 years for 4 members. After the initial term, the 
term will be for 4 years.
    The responsibilities of the board include developing a national 
strategic investment plan for rural America and overseeing the delivery 
of planning and innovation grants to regional boards.

    Dated: June 27, 2002.
Ann M. Veneman,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-16825 Filed 7-3-02; 8:45 am]
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