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8317, fax 202–690–0031, or by e-mail 

USDAFMPP@usda.gov. State that your 

request for information refers to Docket 

No. TM–08–14. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

solicitation is issued pursuant to 

Section 6 of the Farmer-to-Consumer 

Direct Marketing Act of 1976 (7 U.S.C. 

3001–3006) as amended by Section 

10605 of the Farm Security and Rural 

Investment Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107– 

171) (the Acts) authorizing the 

establishment of the Farmers’ Market 

Promotion Program (7 U.S.C. 3005) 

(FMPP). The Food, Conservation, and 

Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110–246) 

also made a number of changes to the 

FMPP and provided the available 

funding. The amended act states that the 

purposes of the FMPP are ‘‘(A) to 

increase domestic consumption of 

agricultural commodities by improving 

and expanding, or assisting in the 

improvement and expansion of, 

domestic farmers’ markets, roadside 

stands, community-supported 

agriculture programs, agri-tourism 

activities and other direct producer-toconsumer market opportunities; and (B) 

to develop, or aid in the development 

of, new farmers’ markets, roadside 

stands, community-supported 

agriculture programs, agri-tourism 

activities, and other direct producer-toconsumer marketing opportunities.’’ 

Detailed program guidelines may be 

obtained at http://www.ams.usda.gov/ 

FMPP or from the contact listed above. 

In accordance with the Secretary’s 

Statement of Policy (36 FR 13804), it is 

found and determined upon good cause 

that it is impracticable, unnecessary, 

and contrary to the public interest to 

engage in further public participation 

under 5 U.S.C 553 because the 

applications for the FMPP need to be 

made available as soon as possible as 

the program season approaches. 

Background 

AMS will grant awards for projects 

that continue developing, promoting, 

and expanding direct marketing of 

agricultural commodities from farmers 

to consumers. Eligible FMPP proposals 

should support marketing entities where 

agricultural farmers or vendors sell their 

own products directly to consumers, 

and the sales of these farm products 

should represent the core business of 

the entity. 

All eligible entities shall be domestic 

entities, i.e., those owned, operated, and 

located within one or more of the 50 

United States and the District of 

Columbia only. Entities located within 

U.S. territories are not eligible. 

Additionally, under this program 

eligible entities must apply for FMPP 

funds on behalf of direct marketing 

operators that include two or more 

agricultural farmers/vendors that 

produce and sell their own products 

through a common distribution channel. 

For example, a sole proprietor of a 

roadside farm market would not be 

eligible for this program. Individual 

agricultural producers, including 

farmers and farmers’ market vendors, 

roadside stand operators, communitysupported agriculture participants, and 

other individual direct marketers are not 

eligible for FMPP funds. 

All electronic benefits transfers (EBT) 

will be considered for FMPP funding. 

Not less than 10 percent of the total 

available funds will be used to support 

the use of electronic benefits transfers 

(EBT) for Federal nutrition programs at 

farmers’ markets. Additionally, these 

new EBT projects must demonstrate a 

plan to continue to provide EBT card 

access at one (1) or more farmers’ 

markets following the receipt of the 

FMPP grant. To be included in this 

allotment of funds the application 

narrative must designate the applicant’s 

competition for FMPP as a new EBT 

project. See the FMPP Guidelines at 

http://www.ams.usda.gov/FMPP for 

more information. 

FMPP funds exclude existing routine 

operational expenses such as 

management salaries or other salaries 

associated with normal operation of 

existing farmers markets/marketing 

entities, utility bills, and insurance 

premiums. In addition, funds shall be 

provided to eligible entities that 

demonstrate a plan to continue to 

provide EBT card access at one (1) or 

more farmers’ markets following the 

receipt of the grant. 

FMPP grant funds must be applied to 

the specific programs and objectives 

identified in the application. Proprietary 

projects and projects that benefit one 

agricultural producer or individual will 

not be considered. 

Paperwork Reduction Act 

In accordance with the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 

Chapter 35), the FMPP information 

collection is currently approved by 

OMB and were assigned OMB control 

number 0581–0235. 

AMS is committed to complying with 

the e-Government Act, which requires 

Government agencies, in general, to 

provide the public the option of 

submitting information or transacting 

business electronically to the maximum 

extent possible. 

How to Submit Proposals and 

Applications 

Each applicant must follow the 

application preparation and submission 

instructions provided within the FMPP 

Guidelines at http://www.ams.usda.gov/ 

FMPP. Electronic forms, proposals, 

letters of support, or any other 

application materials e-mailed directly 

to AMS–FMPP or USDA–AMS staff will 

not be accepted. 

Following are the options available 

for submitting proposals and 

applications to AMS: 

Paper Submissions—For paper 

submissions, an original and one copy 

of the proposal, required forms, 

narrative, letters of support, and all 

required materials must be submitted in 

one package, preferably via express 

mail. 

Electronic Submissions via 

Grants.gov—Applicants may apply 

electronically for grants through 

Grants.gov at http://www.Grants.gov 

(insert 10.168 in grant search) and are 

strongly encouraged to initiate the 

electronic submission process at least 

two weeks prior to application deadline. 

Grants.gov applicants who submit their 

FMPP proposals via the Federal grants 

Web site are not required to submit any 

paper documents to FMPP. 

FMPP is listed in the ‘‘Catalog of 

Federal Domestic Assistance’’ under 

number 10.168 and subject agencies 

must adhere to Title VI of the Civil 

Rights Act of 1964, which bars 

discrimination in all Federally assisted 

programs. 

Dated: March 10, 2009. 

Robert C. Keeney, 

Acting Associate Administrator. 

[FR Doc. E9–5491 Filed 3–12–09; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Agricultural Marketing Service 

[Doc. No. AMS–TM–09–0004; TM–09–01] 

Nominations for Members of the 

National Organic Standards Board 

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, 

USDA. 

ACTION: Notice. 

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 


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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), retailer (1 position), organic 

handler (1 position), and an 

environmentalist (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, 2010, and run until January 

24, 2015. 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 postmarked on or before July 17, 2009. 

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 

4004–So., Ag Stop 0268, Washington, 

DC 20250. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. 

Katherine E. Benham, (202) 205–7806; 

E-mail: katherine.benham@usda.gov; 

Fax: (202) 205–7808. 

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 made recommendations to 

the Secretary regarding establishment of 

the initial organic program. It is 

anticipated that the NOSB will continue 

to make recommendations on various 

matters, including recommendations on 

substances it believes should be allowed 

or prohibited for use in organic 

production and handling. 

The NOSB is composed of 15 

members; 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 

following five (5) upcoming NOSB 

vacancies: organic producer (2 

positions), retailer (1 position), organic 

handler (1 position), and an 

environmentalist (1 position). 

Individuals desiring to be appointed to 

the NOSB at this time must be either an 

owner or operator of an organic 

production operation, an owner or 

operator of an organic handling 

operation, an owner or operator of a 

retail establishment with significant 

trade in organic products, or an 

individual with expertise in areas of 

environmental protection and resource 

conservation. Selection criteria will 

include such factors as: demonstrated 

experience and interest in organic 

production, handling and retailing; 

diverse commodity and geographic 

representation; support of consumer and 

public interest organizations; 

demonstrated experience with 

environmental matters; and such other 

factors as may be appropriate for 

specific positions. 

To nominate yourself or someone else 

please submit, at a minimum, a cover 

letter stating your interest and a copy of 

the nominee’s resume. You may also 

submit a list of endorsements or letters 

of recommendation, if desired. 

Nominees will be supplied with an 

AD–755 background information form 

that must be completed and returned to 

USDA within 10 working days of its 

receipt. Resumes and completed 

background information forms are 

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 

minorities, women, 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: March 9, 2009. 

Robert C. Keeney, 

Acting Associate Administrator. 

[FR Doc. E9–5415 Filed 3–12–09; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 3410–02–P 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 

Food Safety and Inspection Service 

[Docket No. FSIS–2009–0004] 

Codex Alimentarius Commission: 

Meeting of the Codex Committee on 

Food Labeling 

AGENCY: Office of the Acting Deputy 

Under Secretary for Food Safety, USDA. 

ACTION: Notice of public meeting and 

request for comments. 

SUMMARY: The Office of the Acting 

Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety, 

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 

and the Food and Drug Administration 

(FDA), U.S. Department of Health and 

Human Services, are sponsoring a 

public meeting on April 7, 2009. The 

objective of the public meeting is to 

provide information and receive public 

comments on agenda items and draft 

United States positions that will be 

discussed at the 37th Session of the 

Codex Committee on Food Labeling 

(CCFL) of the Codex Alimentarius 

Commission (Codex), which will be 

held in Calgary, Canada, on May 4 to 

May 8, 2009. In addition, a Working 

Group on the Implementation of the 

World Health Organization (WHO) 

Global Strategy on Diet, Physical 

Activity, and Health will meet on May 

2, 2009. The Acting Deputy Under 

Secretary for Food Safety and FDA 

recognize the importance of providing 

interested parties the opportunity to 

obtain background information on the 

37th Session of the CCFL and to address 

items on the agenda. 

DATES: The public meeting is scheduled 

for Tuesday, April 7, 2009, from 1 p.m. 

to 4 p.m. 

ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be 

held in Room 107A, Jamie Whitten 

Federal Building, 1200 Independence 

Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250. 

Codex documents related to the 37th 

Session of the CCFL will be accessible 

via the World Wide Web at the 

following address: http:// 

www.codexalimentarius.net/ 

current.asp. 

The U.S. Delegate to the CCFL, Dr. 

Barbara Schneeman, invites U.S. 

interested parties to submit their 

comments electronically to the 

following e-mail address: 

ccfl@fda.hhs.gov. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE

37TH SESSION OF THE CCFL CONTACT: Dr. 

Michael Wehr, Center for Food Safety 

and Applied Nutrition, 5100 Paint 

Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 

20740. Phone: (301) 436–1724, Fax: 


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