[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 201 (Wednesday, October 17, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 52377]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-22149]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE); Advisory 
Committee on Minority Farmers and Ranchers Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Office of Advocacy and Outreach, USDA.

ACTION: Solicitation for applications.

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SUMMARY: We are giving notice that U.S. Department of Agriculture 
(USDA) is soliciting nominations and applications to serve on the 
Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers and Ranchers (the 
``Committee''). Interested persons must submit applications and 
nomination packages which can be downloaded at the link below: https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-755.

DATES: Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before 
November 1, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Kenya Nicholas, Designated 
Federal Official, USDA OPPE, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 520-A, 
Washington, DC 20250-0601; Telephone (202) 720-6350; Fax (202) 720-
7704; Email: [email protected].

ADDRESSES: Nomination packages may be sent by postal mail or commercial 
delivery to: Mrs. Kenya Nicholas, Designated Federal Official, USDA 
OPPE, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 520-A, Washington, DC 20250-
0601. Nomination packages may also be faxed to (202) 720-7704.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 7, 2017, we published in the 
Federal Register (FR DOC# 2017-11216, Page 25224) a Notice of 
Solicitation for Nominations. Applications were required to be received 
on or before June 16, 2017. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
    We are soliciting nominations from socially disadvantaged farming 
and ranching producers; civil rights professionals; private nonprofit 
organizations that support socially disadvantaged producers; and higher 
education institutions that work with socially disadvantaged producers. 
The membership term shall not exceed 2 years from the date of 
appointment. The Secretary may also appoint others as deemed necessary 
and appropriate to fulfill the Committee charter. An organization may 
nominate individuals from within or outside its membership; 
alternatively, an individual may nominate herself or himself. 
Nomination packages should include a nomination form along with a cover 
letter or resume that documents the nominee's background and 
experience.
    The Secretary will fill 15 vacancies from among those organizations 
and individuals solicited in order to obtain the broadest possible 
representation on the Committee. Equal opportunity practices, in line 
with the USDA policies, will be followed in all appointments to the 
Committee. To ensure that the recommendations of the Committee have 
taken into account the needs of the diverse groups served by the 
Department, membership should include, to the extent practicable, 
individuals with demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, 
and persons with disabilities.

    Signed in Washington, DC, this 13th day of September, 2018.
Christian Obineme,
Deputy Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2018-22149 Filed 10-16-18; 8:45 am]
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