Solicitation Request for Applications for Memberships to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board and Citrus Disease Subcommittee (CDS)

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In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the opening of the solicitation for applications to fill vacancies on the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board and the Citrus Disease Subcommittee (CDS) for Fiscal Year 2027.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 28, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67812-67813]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-21947]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of the Secretary


Solicitation Request for Applications for Memberships to the 
National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics 
(NAREEE) Advisory Board and Citrus Disease Subcommittee (CDS)

AGENCY: Research, Education, and Economics, United States Department of 
Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Solicit applications for memberships for the National 
Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) 
Advisory Board and Citrus Disease Subcommittee (CDS).

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the opening of the 
solicitation for applications to fill vacancies on the National 
Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) 
Advisory Board and the Citrus Disease Subcommittee (CDS) for Fiscal 
Year 2027.

DATES: Visit the NAREEE Advisory Board website: <a href="https://nareeeab.ree.usda.gov/membership">https://nareeeab.ree.usda.gov/membership</a> to review a complete list of the Board 
and committee and subcommittee membership categories. If you wish to be 
considered for the seats listed above, electronic applications should 
be submitted by close of business on Monday, November 30, 2026. 
Applications submitted through the mail should be postmarked no later 
than Monday, November 30, 2026.

ADDRESSES: Please submit a complete nomination package with the 
nominee's name, resume or CV, completed and signed Form AD-755, and any 
letters of support or recommendation must be submitted via one of the 
following methods: (1) Email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c886899a8d8d8d88bdbbaca9e6afa7be"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ace2edfee9e9e9ecd9dfc8cd82cbc3da">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>; or (2) By mail 
delivery service to Attention, Richard Derksen, NAREEE Advisory Board, 
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6020, 
South Building, Washington, DC 20250-2255.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Richard Derksen, Deputy Director, 
Office of the Chief Scientist, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 6020, 
South Building, Washington, DC 20250-2255; email: 
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c6e757f743278796e776f79725c696f787d327b736a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2e5c474d46004a4b5c455d4b406e5b5d4a4f00494158">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. NAREEE Advisory Board website: https://
nareeeab.ree.usda.gov/

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: All Board members serve without 
compensation, but may be allowed reimbursement for travel expenses, 
including per diem, authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703 of the Federal Travel 
Regulation for persons employed intermittently in government service to 
attend meetings or conduct board-related business away from their homes 
or regular places of business.
    Applications: Please note, individuals may not serve on more than 
one USDA Federal Advisory Committee. Individuals who are federally 
registered lobbyists, appointed to committees to exercise their own 
individual best judgment on behalf of the government (e.g., as Special 
Government Employees), are ineligible to serve.
    Applications from individuals from across the agricultural sector--
including scientists, educators, producers, interest group advocates, 
and other industry experts, are welcome to self-nominate and apply for 
a vacant position on the Advisory Board. Applications for membership to 
the CDS should represent stakeholders and have knowledge of citrus 
industry opportunities and barriers, especially citrus diseases. All 
applicants will be carefully reviewed for their relevant experience, 
expertise, and leadership. Appointed members will serve one-, two-, or 
three-year terms to properly stagger term rotation. All applicants will 
be vetted before selection.
    Instructions: To apply, submit the following: a resume/curriculum 
vitae (CV) (required); form AD-755 (required), a cover letter 
(optional); and letters of recommendation (optional). Resumes/CVs 
should be no longer than five (5) pages and should include the 
following information: the position for which you are applying; current 
and past organization affiliations; areas of expertise; education; 
career positions held; and any other notable, relevant positions held. 
Previous applicants/members who wish to be considered must reapply. The 
application may be found on the USDA website: <a href="https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755-advisory-committee-commodity-board-background-information.pdf">https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755-advisory-committee-commodity-board-background-information.pdf</a>.
    Applicant Selection: Appointments to the NAREEE Advisory Board and 
its committees and subcommittees will be made by the Secretary of 
Agriculture. The selection is based on how well the applicants meet the 
required qualifications and the current needs of the Board and its 
committees/subcommittees. It is anticipated that the members will start 
serving on the Advisory Board and/or the subcommittee in Fiscal Year 
2027.
    USDA will consider Committee Membership appointments, to the extent 
practicable and consistent with applicable laws, to ensure the needs of 
all Americans are served.
    Equal opportunity practices in accordance with USDA's policies will 
be followed in all appointments to the Committee. USDA is an equal 
opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
    In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of 
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its 
Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or 
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on 
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital 
status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance 
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil 
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA 
(not all bases apply to all programs).

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Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of 
communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, 
audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or 
local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the 
Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, 
program information may be made available in languages other than 
English.

    Dated: October 23, 2026.
Egypt Simon,
Acting USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-21947 Filed 10-27-26; 8:45 am]
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