[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 194 (Friday, October 5, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 51004]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-25197]
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Federal Register / Vol. 66, No. 194 / Friday, October 5, 2001 /
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket No. FV-01-369-EXT.]
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service
ACTION: Notice to re-open the nomination date.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established the
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (Committee). The
purpose of the Committee is to review the full spectrum of issues faced
by the fruit and vegetable industry and provide suggestions and ideas
to the Secretary of Agriculture on how USDA can tailor its programs to
meet the fruit and vegetable industry's needs. USDA seeks nominations
of individuals to be considered for selection as Committee members. The
unprecedented terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 in Washington DC
and New York disrupted mail services throughout the country. Therefore,
USDA has established a new due date for submission of nominations.
DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before October 9,
2001.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should continue to be sent to Mr. Robert C.
Keeney, Deputy Administrator, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA,
Room 2077 South Building, P.O. Box 96456, Washington, DC 20090-6456.
For assistance call (202) 720-4722, [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: No changes have been made to the register
request except a revision of the nomination date. Membership will
consist of twenty (20) members who represent the fruit and vegetable
industry and will include; six (6) representatives of fresh fruit and
vegetable growers/shippers; four (4) representatives of fresh fruit and
vegetable wholesalers; two (2) representatives of brokers; two (2)
representatives of retailers; two (2) representatives of fruit and
vegetable processors; two (2) representatives of foodservice suppliers;
one (1) state department of agriculture official; and one (1) trade
association representative.
The Secretary of Agriculture invites those individuals,
organizations, and groups affiliated with the categories listed above
to nominate individuals for membership on the Committee. Nominations
should describe and document the proposed member's qualifications for
membership to the Committee. The Secretary of Agriculture seeks a
diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of persons
interested in providing suggestions and ideas on how USDA can tailor
its programs to meet the fruit and vegetable industry's needs.
Individuals receiving nominations will be contacted and
biographical information must be completed and returned to USDA within
10 working days of notification, to expedite the security clearance
process that is required before selection by the Secretary of
Agriculture.
Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to
the Committee in accordance with USDA policies. To ensure that the
recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of
the diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include, to the
extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent
minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and limited resource
agriculture producers.
Dated: October 2, 2001.
Kenneth C. Clayton,
Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. 01-25197 Filed 10-3-01; 11:54 am]
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