WASHINGTON, March 23, 2010 --The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations to fill five upcoming vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The Secretary of Agriculture will appoint individuals to serve a 5-year term of office that commences upon appointment.
The NOSB is a 15-member board responsible for developing and recommending to the Secretary a proposed National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances used in organic production and processing. The Board also advises the Secretary on other aspects of the National Organic Program.
USDA seeks nominations to fill five upcoming vacancies: organic producer (two positions), consumer/public interest (two positions) and a certifying agent. Individuals seeking appointment to the NOSB must own or operate an organic production operation, represent public or consumer interest groups, or be a USDA-accredited organic certifying agent as identified under Section 2116 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade (FACT) Act. USDA will follow equal opportunity practices in all appointments to the NOSB.
Written nominations, with cover letters and resumes, must be postmarked on or before July 17, 2010. Send nominations to Katherine E. Benham, National Organic Program, USDA–AMS–TM–NOP, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 4004–S, Ag Stop 0268, Washington, D.C. 20250. For more information, contact Katherine Benham at (202) 205–7806; e-mail: Katherine.benham@usda.gov; or fax: (202) 205–7808.
To learn more about the NOSB or the National Organic Program visit: www.ams.usda.gov/NOP.
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