[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 215 (Tuesday, November 6, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55514-55515]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-24205]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement; Advisory Committee
on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Request for Nominations
AGENCY: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, USDA.
ACTION: Extension of time for submitting nominations.
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SUMMARY: We are giving notice that U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) will extend the time to submit nominations and applications to
serve on the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (the
``Committee''). This will give interested persons additional time to
prepare and submit applications and nomination packages which can be
downloaded at the corrected link below: https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-755.
DATES: Consideration will be given to nominations received on or before
November 15, 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 October 17, 2018, we published in the
Federal Register (FR DOC# 2018-22146, Page 52376) a Notice of
Solicitation for Applications. Applications were required to be
received on or before November 1, 2018. We are extending the submission
period to November 15, 2018.
We are soliciting nominations from interested organizations and
individuals from among ranching and farming producers (industry),
related government, State, and Tribal agricultural agencies, academic
institutions, commercial banking entities, trade associations, and
related nonprofit enterprises. 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. Nomination forms are available on
the internet at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-755 or may be
obtained from Mrs. Kenya Nicholas at the email address or telephone
number noted above.
The Secretary will fill up to 20 vacancies from among those
organizations and individuals solicited
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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 25th day of October 2018.
Christian Obineme,
Associate Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2018-24205 Filed 11-5-18; 8:45 am]
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