Additionally, where there is no eligible organization or association in a State, the Secretary may provide for nominations in the manner prescribed in this subpart. Organizations or associations determined by the Secretary to represent importers of cattle, beef, and beef products may submit nominations for membership on the Board in a manner prescribed by the Secretary in this subpart. The number of nominees required for each allotted position will be determined by the Secretary. Beef means the flesh of cattle. Beef products means edible products produced in whole or in part from beef, exclusive of milk and milk products produced therefrom.
Cattle means live, domesticated bovine animals regardless of age.
Department means the United States Department of Agriculture. Importer means a person who imports cattle, beef, or beef products from outside the United States. Livestock and Seed Division means the Livestock and Seed Division of the Department's Agricultural Marketing Service. Producer means a person who owns or acquires ownership of cattle, except that a person shall not be considered to be a producer if the person's only share in the proceeds of a sale of cattle or beef is a sales commission, handling fee, or other service fee. Secretary means the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States, or any officer or employee of the Department to whom authority has heretofore been delegated, or to whom authority may hereafter be delegated, to act in the Secretary's stead.