Notice2023-06684
Advisory Committee on Universal Cotton Standards
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Published
March 31, 2023
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Abstract
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to reestablish the Advisory Committee on Universal Cotton Standards (Committee). The Committee is necessary and in the public interest. The Committee reviews official Universal Standards for American Upland cotton prepared by USDA and would make recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding the establishment or revision of standards. USDA also seeks nominations of individuals to be considered for appointment by the Secretary as Committee members.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 62 (Friday, March 31, 2023)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06684]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-CN-22-0084]
Advisory Committee on Universal Cotton Standards
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; intent to reestablish committee and request for
nominations.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) intends to
reestablish the Advisory Committee on Universal Cotton Standards
(Committee). The Committee is necessary and in the public interest. The
Committee reviews official Universal Standards for American Upland
cotton prepared by USDA and would make recommendations to the Secretary
of Agriculture regarding the establishment or revision of standards.
USDA also seeks nominations of individuals to be considered for
appointment by the Secretary as Committee members.
DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before May 1, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Nominations and applications materials should be sent to
Gretchen Deatherage, Designated Federal Official, Cotton & Tobacco
Program, AMS, USDA, 3275 Appling Road, Room 5, Memphis, TN 38133 or by
email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#51162334253239343f7f1534302539342330363411242235307f363e27"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5611243322353e333878123337223e3324373133162325323778313920">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gretchen Deatherage, Designated
Federal Official; Phone: (901) 384-3030; Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b1f6c3d4c5d2d9d4df9ff5d4d0c5d9d4c3d0d6d4f1c4c2d5d09fd6dec7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3572475041565d505b1b715054415d504754525075404651541b525a43">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (5 U.S.C. 10), notice is hereby given that the Secretary of
Agriculture intends to reestablish the Committee for two years and the
Committee would be composed of foreign and domestic representatives of
the cotton industry. The purpose of the Committee would be to review
official Universal Standards for U.S. Upland cotton prepared by USDA
and make recommendations to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding
establishment or revision of the standards established under the United
States Cotton Standards Act (7 U.S.C. 51 et seq.). The Deputy
Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service's Cotton and
Tobacco Program will serve as the Committee's Executive Secretary.
Industry members will be appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture
and serve two (2) year terms. Membership will consist of
representatives from the cotton industry. The U.S. cotton industry's
membership would comprise twelve (12) producers and ginners, six (6)
representatives of merchandising firms, and six (6) representatives of
textile manufacturers. These representatives would be appointed by the
Secretary of Agriculture. Each member would have one vote. Accordingly,
voting privileges will be divided as follows: U.S. cotton producers and
ginners--twelve (12) votes; U.S. merchandising firms--six (6) votes;
U.S. textile manufacturers--six (6) votes. There would be two committee
members designated from each of the foreign signatory associations.
These committee members would be designated by the respective
associations. Voting privileges would be divided as follows: foreign
signatory merchant associations--six (6) votes; foreign signatory
spinner associations--six (6) votes. The members of the re-established
Committee will elect a Chairperson of the Committee.
The Secretary of Agriculture invites those individuals,
organizations, and groups affiliated with the categories listed above
to nominate individuals for membership on the re-established Committee.
Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's
qualifications for membership to the Committee and list their name,
title, address, telephone, and fax number. The Secretary of Agriculture
seeks a diverse group of members that represent a broad spectrum of
persons interested in providing suggestions and ideas on how USDA can
tailor its programs to meet the needs of the cotton industry.
All individuals must submit the following to nominate yourself or
someone else to the Advisory Committee on Universal Cotton Standards: a
resume or curriculum vitae (required), a USDA Advisory Committee
Membership Background Information Form AD-755--available online at
<a href="https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755.pdf">https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755.pdf</a>
(required), a cover letter (required), and a list of endorsements or
letters of recommendation (optional). The resume or curriculum vitae
must be limited to five one-sided pages and should include a summary of
the following information: Current and past organization affiliations;
areas of expertise; education; career positions held; and any other
notable positions held.
More information on USDA Advisory Committees may be found at
<a href="https://www.usda.gov/whlo/apply">https://www.usda.gov/whlo/apply</a>.
Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA policies will
be followed in all appointments to the Committee. To ensure that the
recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of
the diverse groups served by USDA, membership will include, to the
extent possible, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent
minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
Dated: March 24, 2023.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-06684 Filed 3-30-23; 8:45 am]
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