[Federal Register: September 23, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 184)] [Notices] [Page 51501] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr23se99-37] ======================================================================== Notices Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. ======================================================================== [[Page 51501]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of the Secretary Notice of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting AGENCY: Research, Education, and Economics, USDA. ACTION: Notice of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., the United States Department of Agriculture announces a meeting of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, which represents 30 constituent categories, as specified in section 802 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (Pub. L. No. 104-127), has scheduled a National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board Meeting, October 18-19, 1999. An orientation for New Advisory Board members will begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, October 18. The full Advisory Board meeting will be held 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., October 18, and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19. During this time, the Advisory Board will (1) Elect the new officers and members of the Executive Committee; (2) discuss the draft report on Small Farms Research; (3) review highlights from the FY 99 Northeast and Southern Regional listening sessions and other stakeholder input on agricultural research and education opportunities; (4) conduct a focus session on ``Agricultural Biotechnology in the Public Interest: Impact on Farms, Food, Fiber and the Environment'' to hear experts on a variety of topics regarding agricultural biotechnology, including: (a) Highlights, status, and potential of biotechnology for the public good; (b) public education, communication and dialogue; (c) enhancement, safety and security of the food systems; (d) environmental issues; (e) USDA-related activities; and (f) economic and structural implications. Time will be allotted for general Advisory Board discussion and public comments. USDA and the Office of Management and Budget will provide perspectives on the REE budget outlook. Dates October 18--8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Orientation for new Advisory Board Members October 18--10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.--Advisory Board General Meeting and Focus Session on Agricultural Biotechnology October 18--5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.--Special Session on Biotechnology with a Guest Speaker October 19--8 a.m. to 5 p.m.--Continuation of Biotechnology Focus Session Place: 8th Floor Conference Room (Please check in with guard, Identification is needed.), USDA, CSREES, Aerospace Building, 901 D Street SW, Washington, DC. (Note: Meeting location may vary. Locations for special sessions will be announced at the meeting.) Type of Meeting: Open to the public. Comments: The public may file written comments to the USDA Advisory Board Office contact person before or within a reasonable time following after the meeting. All statements will become a part of the official records of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board and will be kept on file for public review in the Office of the Advisory Board; Research, Education, and Economics; U.S. Department of Agriculture; Washington, DC 20250- 2255. Done at Washington, D.C. this 1st day of September, 1999. Eileen Kennedy, Deputy Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics. [FR Doc. 99-24770 Filed 9-22-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-22-P