[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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