[Federal Register: June 9, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 110)] [Notices] [Page 30960] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr09jn99-34] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Notice of Solicitation for Membership to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board AGENCY: Research, Education, and Economics, USDA. ACTION: Solicitation for membership. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., the United States Department of Agriculture announces solicitation for nominations to fill 10 vacancies on the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board. DATES: Deadline for Advisory Board member nominations is June 25, 1998. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 802 of the Federal Agricultural Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (The Farm Bill) authorized the creation of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board. The Board is composed of 30 members, each representing a specific category related to farming or ranching, food production and processing, forestry research, crop and animal science, land-grant institutions, food retailing and marketing, rural economic development, and natural resource and consumer interest groups, among many others. The Board was first appointed in September 1996 with staggered 30 terms of 1, 2, and 3 years. As a result of the staggered appointments, the terms for 10 of the 30 members who represent 10 specific categories will expire September 30, 1999. Nominations for a 3-year appointment for all 10 of the vacant categories are sought. Nominees will be carefully reviewed for their broad expertise, leadership, and relevancy to a category. The 10 vacancies are: B. Farm Cooperatives D. Plant Commodity Producers G. National Aquaculture Associations J. National Food Science Organizations L. National Nutritional Science Societies M. Land-Grant Colleges and Universities--1862 R. Scientific Community not closely associated with Agriculture AA. An agency of USDA lacking Research Capabilities BB. Research agency of the Federal Government other than USDA DD. National Organization directly concerned with REE-- Nominations are being solicited from organizations, associations, societies, councils, federations, groups, and companies that represent a wide variety of food and agricultural interests. Nominations for one individual who fits several of the categories listed above, or for more than one person who fits one category will be accepted. Please indicate the specific membership category for each nominee. Each nominee must fill out a form AD-755, ``Advisory Committee Membership Background Information'' (which can be obtained from the contact person below) and will be vetted before selection. Send nominatee's name, resume, and their completed AD-755 to the Office of the Advisory Board, Research, Education, and Economics, Room 3918 South Building, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250-2255 no later than June 25, 1998. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deborah Hanfman, Executive Director, National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, Research, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Office, Room 3918 South Building, U.S. Department of Agriculture, STOP: 2255, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-2255. Telephone: 202-720-3684. Fax: 202-720-6199, or e-mail: lshea@reeusda.gov. Done at Washington, D.C. this 27th day of May 1998. I. Miley Gonzalez, Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics. [FR Doc. 99-14540 Filed 6-8-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-22-P