[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 124 (Wednesday, June 26, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 33084]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-16302]



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Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 124 / Wednesday, June 26, 1996 / 
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket Number FV-96-354]


North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Advisory Committee on 
Private Commercial Disputes Regarding Agricultural Goods

AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, Agriculture.

ACTION: Notice of intent to establish a NAFTA Committee.

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SUMMARY: This notice describes the application procedures for the 
members of the public volunteering for service as U.S. Representatives 
on the NAFTA Advisory Committee on Private Commercial Disputes 
Regarding Agricultural Goods.

DATES: Applications and comments must be received on or before July 26, 
1996.

ADDRESSES: Applications and comments should be sent to Mr. David L. 
Priester, International Standards Coordinator, Fruit and Vegetable 
Division, Agricultural Marketing Service, U. S. Department of 
Agriculture, P.O. Box 96456, Room 2071-South, Washington, DC 20090-
6456. Application forms may be obtained by writing to the above address 
or by calling 202-720-2184 or faxing 202-720-0016.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David L. Priester, Tele: 202-720-2184, 
Fax: 202-720-0016.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As provided for in Article 707, of the North 
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), an Advisory Committee on Private 
Commercial Disputes Regarding Agricultural Goods will be established to 
provide recommendations on possible systems to achieve the prompt and 
effective resolution of commercial disputes regarding agricultural 
goods. This Advisory Committee will work on disputes for all 
agricultural commodities, but initially it will focus its attention on 
perishable fruits and vegetables.
    The Committee will be comprised of up to ten (10) members (and ten 
(10) alternates), of which up to eight (8) members (and eight (8) 
alternates) may be selected from outside the Government. The Secretary 
of Agriculture will appoint the members and alternates.

Application Process

    Candidates must complete the Advisory Committee Membership 
Background Information Form AD-755 (8/31/95). It is important that all 
questions are answered and the information requested is as complete as 
possible. This information will be treated as confidential and is used 
to complete background clearance checks.

Selection Criteria

    Committee members shall be appointed by the Secretary of 
Agriculture. The Committee will be comprised of up to ten (10) members 
(and ten (10) alternates) including producers, shippers, receivers, 
packers, attorneys, and other interested and knowledgeable parties. The 
Secretary invites those individuals, organizations, and groups 
affiliated with the above industries, to nominate individuals for 
membership on the Committee. Nominees should have expertise or 
experience in the resolution of private commercial disputes in 
agricultural trade.
    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.

Compensation

    The members of the Advisory Committee will not be paid a salary, or 
any other compensation, and will be responsible for their own travel 
and per diem expenses for their service on the Advisory Committee.

Time and Travel Requirement

    Members should be prepared to spend time for one or two meetings a 
year, plus time for meeting preparation. Applicants should be fully 
prepared to travel to locations in Canada, Mexico, and the United 
States.

    Dated: June 20, 1996.
Robert C. Keeney,
Director, Fruit and Vegetable Division.
[FR Doc. 96-16302 Filed 6-25-96; 8:45 am]
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