[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 62 (Friday, April 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 17349]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06761]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-NOP-21-0023; NOP-21-03]
National Organic Standards Board (NOSB): Call for Nominations
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice: Call for Nominations.
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SUMMARY: The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) was established to
assist in the development of standards for substances to be used in
organic production and to advise the Secretary on the implementation of
the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA). Through this Notice,
the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing its call for
nominations to fill four vacancies. Descriptions of the four positions
are listed below under supplementary information. Appointees will serve
a 5-year term beginning January 24, 2022, and ending January 23, 2027.
Additionally, USDA seeks nominations for a pool of candidates that the
Secretary of Agriculture (Secretary) can draw upon as replacement
appointees if unexpected vacancies occur.
DATES: Written nominations must be received by mail or postmarked on or
before June 1, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Applications can be sent via email to Michelle Arsenault at
[email protected], or mailed to: USDA-AMS-NOP, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Room 2642-S, Ag Stop 0268, Washington, DC
20250-0268. Electronic submittals are preferred.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Arsenault, (202) 997-0115;
email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OFPA, as amended (7 U.S.C. 6501-6524),
requires the Secretary to establish the NOSB in accordance with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended. NOSB is composed of 15
members: Four individuals who own or operate an organic farming
operation, or employees of such individuals; two individuals who own or
operate an organic handling operation, or employees of such
individuals; one individual who owns or operates a retail establishment
with significant trade in organic products, or employees of such
individuals; three individuals with expertise in areas of environmental
protection and resource conservation; three individuals who represent
public interest or consumer interest groups; one individual with
expertise in the fields of toxicology, ecology, or biochemistry; and
one individual who is a certifying agent.
Through this Notice, USDA seeks to fill the following four
positions:
One individual who owns or operates an organic farming
operation or an employee of such individual.
One individual with expertise in areas of environmental
protection and resource conservation.
One individual who represents public interest or consumer
interest groups.
One individual with expertise in the fields of toxicology,
ecology, or biochemistry.
Per OFPA, individuals seeking appointment to NOSB must meet the
definition of the position that they seek as identified under 7 U.S.C.
6518, as well as satisfy the selection criteria for an NOSB member.
Selection criteria include the following: An understanding of organic
principles and practical experience in the organic community;
demonstrated experience and interest in organic production and organic
certification; demonstrated experience with respect to agricultural
products produced and handled on certified organic farms; a commitment
to the integrity of the organic food and fiber industry; demonstrated
experience in the development of public policy such as participation on
public or private advisory boards, boards of directors, or other
comparable organizations; support of consumer and public interest
organizations; participation in standards development or involvement in
educational outreach activities; the ability to evaluate technical
information and to fully participate in NOSB deliberation and
recommendations; the willingness to commit the time and energy
necessary to assume NOSB duties; and other such factors as may be
appropriate for specific positions.
All appointees will serve a 5-year term beginning January 24, 2022,
and ending January 23, 2027.
To nominate yourself or someone else, please submit the following:
a resume (required); Form AD-755 (required), which can be accessed at:
https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-755 a cover letter (optional);
and a list of endorsements or letters of recommendation (optional).
Resumes should be no longer than five (5) pages and should include the
following information: The position for which you are applying; current
and past organization affiliations; areas of expertise; education;
career positions held; and any other notable positions held. Previous
applicants who wish to be considered must reapply.
If USDA receives a request under the Freedom of Information Act (5
U.S.C. 552) for records relating to NOSB nominations, application
materials may be released to the requester. Prior to the release of the
information, personally identifiable information protected by the
Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552) will be redacted.
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) encourages submissions
from traditionally underrepresented individuals, organizations, and
businesses to reflect the diversity of this industry. AMS encourages
submissions from qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion,
disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
The information collection requirements concerning the nomination
process have been previously cleared by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) under OMB Control No. 0505-0001.
Date: March 25, 2021.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
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