NOSB nominations
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting nominations for four upcoming vacancies on the National Organics Standards Board, according to an April 24 Federal Register 1notice. Available positions are organic handler, scientist, consumer public interest and environmentalist. Agriculture secretary will appoint members to five-year terms beginning Jan. 24, 2007. NOSB's 15 members are responsible for developing and recommending National List of Approved and Prohibited Substances, as well as advising the secretary on matters relating to the National Organic Program...