The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations to fill five upcoming vacancies on its key advisory committee, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
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. The NOSB also advises the Secretary on all other aspects of the National Organic Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting nominations to fill five (5) upcoming vacancies on the NOSB. The positions to be filled are: organic producer (2 positions), consumer/public interest (2 positions), and USDA accredited certifying agent (1 position). The Secretary of Agriculture will appoint a person to each position to serve a 5-year term of office that will commence on January 24, 2011, and run until January 24, 2016. USDA encourages eligible minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply for membership on the
NOSB.
DATES: Written nominations, with cover letters and resumes, must be post-marked on or before July 17, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Nomination cover letters and resumes should be sent to Ms. Katherine E. Benham, Advisory Board Specialist, USDA-AMS-TMP-NOP, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 2945-So., Ag Stop 0268, Washington, DC 20250, or via e-mail to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Katherine E. Benham, (202) 205-7806; E-mail: [email protected]; Fax: (202) 205-7808.
