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USDA Seeks Nominations for Carbon Market Advisory Group
On August 13, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced its intent to move forward with establishing an “advisory council” that will support the agency’s Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Program, giving industry the opportunity to make its voice heard by helping USDA identify “best practices” and tools which landowners may use to enter private carbon markets. USDA states that the council will include 32 members and represent “farmers, ranchers, private forest landowners, [and] the forestry and forest products industry,” among others. The notice further stipulates that the council will include “not fewer than four representatives of private forest landowners or the forestry and forest products industry.”
Nomination Packages:
While interested parties can nominate themselves, USDA has informed the Hardwood Federation that associations may submit “nomination packages” on behalf of wood products industry experts for consideration. The packages should include the following documents:
- A cover letter which specifies that the nominee seeks to represent the wood products sector. The letter should also state they want to join the council and their qualifications for the role.
- A resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
- And a completed USDA Advisory Membership Background Information Form AD-755, which can be found here.
Next Steps and More Information:
USDA must receive nomination packages no later than October 15, 2024. The Hardwood Federation will work with the Board of Directors to facilitate nominations of interested hardwood industry leaders. Please note that members of the council will serve on a volunteer basis but may receive compensation for travel related to council business. Council members will meet within 90 days of appointment to the council and meet at least once annually thereafter.
If you are interested in applying for this Advisory Council and would like to be submitted under the Hardwood Federation banner, please contact Bryan Brendle at bryan.brendle@hardwoodfederation.org or 202.463.5186. To be considered, you will need to provide the Federation with a resume and complete the security document no later than Thursday, October 10.
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