[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 97 (Friday, May 19, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Page 26864]
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[FR Doc No: 94-12364]



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Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 97 / Friday, May 19, 1995 / Notices

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket No. FV-95-301]


Advisory Committee for Fresh Products Shipping Point Inspection 
Program

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of intent to establish; request for nominations and 
comments.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposes to 
establish the advisory committee for the Fresh Products Branch Shipping 
Point Inspection Program. The purpose of the Committee is to review the 
Fresh Products Shipping Point Inspection Program, and confer with 
Department officials regarding its administration, operations, and 
funding. This document seeks nominations of individuals to be 
considered for selection as Committee members. Comments are requested 
on categories of membership and duties of the committee.

DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before June 19, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Mr. Larry B. Lace, Chief, 
Fresh Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Division, AMS, USDA, P.O. 
Box 96456, Room 2056 South Building, Washington, DC 20090-6456.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Larry B. Lace, (202) 720-5870.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the Secretary of 
Agriculture intends to establish the Advisory Committee for the Fresh 
Products Shipping Point Inspection Program, hereafter referred to as 
Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to review the Fresh Products 
Shipping Point Inspection Program and confer with Department officials 
regarding its administration, operations, and funding. On the basis of 
its review, the Committee shall develop recommendations for 
consideration by the Secretary of Agriculture with regard to the 
desired level of services, staffing levels, user fee rates, collection 
of such fees for the Fresh Products Shipping Point Inspection Program, 
and other such matters as it may deem advisable or which the Secretary 
of Agriculture, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator, 
or AMS Fruit and Vegetable Division Director may request.
    The Secretary of Agriculture has determined that the work of the 
Committee is in the public interest in view of the cooperative 
agreements for implementing the Fresh Products Shipping Point 
Inspection Program with all 50 States and Puerto Rico.
    The Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), will 
be Chairperson of the Committee. The Deputy Director of the Fruit and 
Vegetable Division, AMS, will be Vice-Chairperson. In the absence of 
the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson will act in his/her stead. The 
Chief of the Fresh Products Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Division, AMS, 
will serve as the Committee's Executive Secretary. Staff support 
essential to the execution of the Committee's responsibilities shall be 
provided by AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Division.
    Committee members shall be appointed by the Secretary of 
Agriculture and shall serve for the entire term of the Committee. The 
Committee shall be comprised of twenty (20) members; five (5) 
representatives of State cooperators and fifteen (15) members 
representing balanced interests of the fruit and vegetable industry, 
including but not limited to growers, shippers, receivers, processors, 
and other interested parties. One alternate member for every two 
regular Committee members shall also be appointed.
    The Secretary of Agriculture invites those individuals, 
organizations, and groups affiliated with the fruit, vegetable, or nut 
industries, 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 seeks a 
diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of persons 
interested in the Fresh Products Shipping Point Inspection Program.
    Individuals receiving nominations will be contacted and 
biographical information must be completed and returned to the USDA 
within five (5) working days of its receipt, to expedite the 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 the Department, membership shall include, 
to the extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to 
represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

    Dated: March 30, 1994.
Wardell C. Townsend, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary for Administration.
[FR Doc. 94-12364 Filed 5-18-94; 8:45 am]
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