[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 85 (Thursday, May 2, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25691-25692]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-10392]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Request for Nominations of Members for the National Agricultural 
Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board

AGENCY: Research, Education, and Economics, USDA.

ACTION: Solicitation for membership.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 
U.S.C. App., the United States Department of Agriculture announces the 
solicitation for nominations to fill 8 vacancies on the National 
Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory 
Board.

DATES: All nomination materials should be mailed in a single, complete 
package and postmarked by June 28, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The nominee's name, resume, and completed Form AD-755 must 
be sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Research, 
Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Office, 1400 
Independence Avenue SW., Room 3901, South Building, Washington, DC 
20250-2255.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shirley Morgan-Jordan, Program Support 
Coordinator, National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and 
Economics Advisory Board, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 3901, 
South Building, Washington, DC 20250-2255, telephone: 202-720-3684; 
fax: 202-720-6199; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 1408 of the National Agricultural

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Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) 
was amended by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2008 by 
deleting six members to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
Education, and Economics Advisory Board, which totals 25 members. Since 
the Advisory Boards inception by congressional legislation in 1996, 
each member has represented a specific category related to farming or 
ranching, food production and processing, forestry research, crop and 
animal science, land-grant institutions, non-land grant college or 
university with a historic commitment to research in the food and 
agricultural sciences, food retailing and marketing, rural economic 
development, and natural resource and consumer interest groups, among 
many others. The Board was first appointed by the Secretary of 
Agriculture in September 1996 and one-third of its members were 
appointed for a one, two, and three-year term, respectively. The terms 
for 8 members who represent specific categories will expire September 
30, 2013. Nominations for a 3-year appointment for these 8 vacant 
categories are sought. All nominees will be carefully reviewed for 
their expertise, leadership, and relevance to a category.
    The 8 slots to be filled are:

F. National Food Animal Science Society
G. National Crop, Soil, Agronomy, Horticulture, or Weed Science Society
L. 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Universities
P. American Colleges of Veterinary Medicine
T. Rural Economic Development
U. National Consumer Interest Group
V. National Forestry Group
W. National Conservation or Natural Resource Groups

    Individuals and organizations who wish to nominate experts for this 
or any other USDA advisory committee should submit a letter to the 
Secretary listing these individuals' names and business address, phone, 
and email contact information. These individuals may be contacted now 
or in the future to determine their interest in serving as a committee 
member.
    Candidates who wish to be considered for membership on the National 
Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory 
Board should submit an AD-755 application form and resume to the 
Secretary of Agriculture. Cover letters should be addressed to the 
Secretary of Agriculture. The application form and more information 
about advisory committees can be found at www.usda.gov/advisory_committees.xml.
    Nominations for one individual who fits several of the categories 
listed above, or for more than one person who fits one category, will 
be accepted. In your nomination letter, please indicate the specific 
membership category for each nominee. Each nominee must fill out a form 
AD-755, ``Advisory Committee Membership Background Information.'' All 
nominees will be vetted before selection.
    Nominations are open to all individuals without regard to race, 
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical 
handicap, marital status, or sexual orientation. To ensure that 
recommendations of the Advisory Board take into account the needs of 
the diverse groups served by the Department, membership shall include, 
to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to 
represent all racial and ethnic groups, women and men, and person with 
disabilities.
    Appointments to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, 
Education, and Economics Advisory Board will be made by the Secretary 
of Agriculture.

    Done at Washington, DC, this 16th day of April 2013.
Catherine Woteki,
Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics.
[FR Doc. 2013-10392 Filed 5-1-13; 8:45 am]
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