[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 137 (Wednesday, July 17, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 46952]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-17991]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Docket No. FV02-377]


Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The purpose of this notice is to notify all interested parties 
that the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will hold a Fruit and 
Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (Committee) meeting that is open 
to the public to attend. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 
established the Committee to examine the full spectrum of issues faced 
by the fruit and vegetable industry and provide suggestions and ideas 
on how USDA can tailor its programs to meet the fruit and vegetable 
industry's needs. This notice sets forth the schedule and location for 
the meeting.

DATES: The Committee meeting which is open to the public will be held 
on Wednesday, September 4, 2002, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet in the Congressional Room at the 
Holiday Inn--On the Hill, 415 New Jersey Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20001. To submit comments for review by the Committee please send them 
to: Sandra Gardei, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural 
Marketing Service, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 2073, 
Washington, DC 20250 by August 30, 2002 or E-mail: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert C. Keeney, Deputy 
Administrator, Fruit and Vegetable Programs (202) 720-4722, or E-mail: 
[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 elected Chairperson for the Committee is Ms. 
Maureen Marshall of Torrey Farms, New York. The Vice-Chairperson of the 
Committee is Ms. Karen Caplan of Freida's, Inc., California. The Deputy 
Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service's Fruit and 
Vegetable Programs, Mr. Robert C. Keeney, is the Committee's Executive 
Secretary, and Ms. Sandra Gardei is the Designated Official for the 
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee.
    Topics for discussion at the Committee meeting on September 4, 
2002, will include the following: USDA programs encouraging increased 
consumption of fruits and vegetables; pilot project to increase 
purchases of fresh produce for domestic feeding programs; possible 
inspection fee increase at destination markets; and a review of the 
market news service.
    Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the 
Committee will seek public comment from parties interested in fruit and 
vegetable programs. To submit comments for review by the Committee 
please send them to: Attn: Sandra Gardei, U.S. Department of 
Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Services, 1400 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Room 2073, Washington, DC 20250 by August 30, 2002 or send 
comments by email to [email protected]. The meeting is scheduled 
from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2002. It will be 
held in the Congressional Room at the Holiday Inn--On the Hill, 415 New 
Jersey Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20001.
    Those parties that wish to attend the meeting or speak at the 
meeting should register on or before August 30, 2002. Space is limited. 
To register send an E-mail to [email protected] or fax your 
request to 202-720-0016. Registrants and speakers should include their 
name, address, organization, and daytime telephone number. 
Identification will be required to be admitted to the meeting. All 
visitors must be registered with AMS in advance of the meeting.
    If you require special accommodations, such as a sign language 
interpreter, please contact Robert C. Keeney, Deputy Administrator, 
Fruit and Vegetable Programs at (202) 720-4722, or send an E:mail to: 
[email protected]. The meeting will be recorded, and information 
about obtaining a transcript will be provided at the meeting or you may 
call 202-720-4722 to obtain a transcript two weeks after the meeting.

    Dated: July 11, 2002.
A.J. Yates,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 02-17991 Filed 7-16-02; 8:45 am]
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