[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 151 (Wednesday, August 6, 2003)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 03-20074]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

[Docket No. FV03-377]


Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service.

ACTION: Notice of reestablishment of the U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(USDA) Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee and a request 
for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The USDA intends to reestablish 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 5, 
2003.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Mr. Robert C. Keeney, Deputy 
Administrator, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, Room 2077 South 
Building, Ag. Stop Code 0235, Washington, DC 20250-0235, e-mail--
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra Gardei, Designated Federal 
Official, (202) 720-0988; [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 reestablished the Fruit and Vegetable Industry 
Advisory Committee for two years. 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 reestablished 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 up to twenty-five 
(25) members who represent the fruit and vegetable industry and will 
include at least; seven (7) 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; four (4) representatives of fruit and 
vegetable processors and fresh cut 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 reestablished Committee. 
Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's 
qualifications for membership to the Committee, and list their name, 
title, address, telephone, and fax number. 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 should contact Sandra Gardei, the 
designated Federal official, at (202) 720-0988 or by e-mail at: 
[email protected] to receive necessary forms for membership. The 
biographical information and clearance forms 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 1, 2003.
A.J. Yates,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 03-20074 Filed 8-1-03; 3:42 pm]
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