[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 120 (Thursday, June 21, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 37374]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-15204]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-NOP-12-0020; NOP-12-08]
Nominations for Members of the National Organic Standards Board
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990, as amended,
requires the establishment of a National Organic Standards Board
(NOSB). The NOSB is a 15-member board that is responsible for
developing and recommending to the Secretary a proposed National List
of Allowed and Prohibited Substances and advises the Secretary on other
aspects of the National Organic Program. The U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) is requesting nominations to fill one (1) upcoming
vacancy on the NOSB. The position to be filled is environmentalist. The
Secretary of Agriculture will appoint a person to the position to serve
a 5-year term of office that will commence on January 24, 2013, and run
until January 24, 2018.
DATES: Written nominations, with cover letters and resumes, must be
postmarked on or before date July 30, 2012.
ADDRESSES: Nomination cover letters and resumes should be sent to
Michelle Arsenault, Advisory Board Specialist, USDA-AMS-NOP, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2640-So., Ag Stop 0268, Washington, DC
20250, or via email to Michelle.Arsenault@ams.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Arsenault, (202) 720-0081;
Email
Michelle.Arsenault@ams.usda.gov; Fax: (202) 205-7808 or Patricia
Atkins, (202) 260-8636; Email: Patricia.Atkins@ams.usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OFPA of 1990, as amended (7 U.S.C.
Section 6501 et seq.), requires the Secretary to establish an organic
certification program for producers and handlers of agricultural
products that have been produced using organic methods. In developing
this program, the Secretary is required to establish an NOSB. The
purpose of the NOSB is to assist in the development of a proposed
National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances and to advise the
Secretary on other aspects of the National Organic Program.
The NOSB is composed of 15 members; including 4 organic producers,
2 organic handlers, a retailer, 3 environmentalists, 3 public/consumer
representatives, a scientist, and a certifying agent. Nominations are
being sought to fill the position of environmentalist. Individuals
desiring to be appointed to the NOSB at this time must have expertise
in areas of environmental protection and resource conservation.
Selection criteria includes such factors as: Understanding of organic
principles and practical experience in the organic community;
demonstrated experience in the development of public policy such as
participation on public or private advisory boards, boards of directors
or other comparable organizations; participation in standards
development or involvement in educational outreach activities; a
commitment to the integrity of the organic food and fiber industry; the
ability to evaluate technical information and to fully participate in
Board deliberation and recommendations; and the willingness to commit
the time and energy necessary to assume Board duties; demonstrated
experience and interest in organic production; organic certification;
support of consumer and public interest organizations; demonstrated
experience with respect to agricultural products produced and handled
on certified organic farms; and such other factors as may be
appropriate for specific positions.
To nominate yourself or someone else, please submit: A resume, a
cover letter, and a Form AD-755, which can be accessed at:
www.ocio.usda.gov/forms/doc/AD-755.pdf. Resumes must be no longer than
5 pages, and include at the beginning a summary of the following
information: Current and past organization affiliations; areas of
expertise; education; career positions held; any other notable
positions held. You may also submit a list of endorsements or letters
of recommendation, if desired. Resumes and completed requested
background information is required for a nominee to receive
consideration for appointment by the Secretary.
Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to
the NOSB in accordance with USDA policies. To ensure that the members
of the NOSB take into account the needs of the diverse groups that are
served by the Department, membership on the NOSB will include, to the
extent practicable, individuals who demonstrate the ability to
represent all racial and ethnic groups, women and men, and persons with
disabilities.
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.
Dated: June 18, 2012.
Ruihong Guo,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
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