Sunshine Act Meeting Notice, 37189-37190 [2017-16917]

Download as PDF 37189 Notices Federal Register Vol. 82, No. 152 Wednesday, August 9, 2017 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings, delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency statements of organization and functions are examples of documents appearing in this section. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Foreign Agricultural Service Notice To Request an Extension for a Currently Approved Information Collection Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces the intention of the Foreign Agricultural Service to request an extension for a currently approved information collection for the Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by October 10, 2017 to be assured of consideration. ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments as requested in this document. In your comment, include the volume, date, and page number of this issue of the Federal Register. You may submit comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • Mail, hand delivery, or courier: Peter W. Burr, Branch Chief, Import Programs and Export Reporting Division, Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Mail Stop 1021, Washington, DC 20250; • Email: pimawool@fas.usda.gov ; or • Telephone: (202) 720–3274 Comments will be available for inspection online at https:// www.regulations.gov and at the mail address listed above between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Persons with disabilities who require an alternative means for communication sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Aug 08, 2017 Jkt 241001 of information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s Target Center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and TDD). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter W. Burr, 202–720–3274, pimatwool@fas.usda.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund. OMB Control Number: 0551–0044. Expiration Date of Approval: December 31, 2017. Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Abstract: This information collection is required for affidavits submitted to FAS for claims against the Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund. Claimants of the Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund will be required to submit electronically a notarized affidavit to request a distribution from the Trust Fund to FAS and will be available on the FAS Web site under the Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund program section. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response for affidavits related to the Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund. Respondents: Under the Pima Agricultural Cotton Trust Fund there are three groups of potential respondents, all of whom must meet the requirements of Section 12314 of Act (Pub. L. 113– 79): (1) One or more nationally recognized associations established for the promotion of pima cotton for use in textile and apparel goods; (2) Certain yarn spinners of pima cotton that produced ring spun cotton yarns in the United States from pima cotton during the year for which the affidavit is filed and during calendar year 2013; (3) Manufacturers that certify that during the year for which the affidavit is filed and during calendar year 2013, used imported cotton fabric to cut and sew men’s and boys’ cotton shirts in the United States. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 1. Estimated Number of Responses: 7. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 7 hours. Request for Comments: We are requesting comments on all aspects of this information collection to help us to: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (1) Evaluate whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of FAS’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) Evaluate the accuracy of FAS’s estimate of burden including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) Enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Connie Ehrhart, the Agency Information Collection Coordinator, at (202) 690–1578 or email at Connie.Ehrhart@fas.usda.gov. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. Comments will be summarized and included in the submission for Office of Management and Budget approval. E-Government Act Compliance FAS is committed to complying with the E-Government Act, to promote the use of the Internet and other information technologies to provide increased opportunities for citizen access to Government information and services, and for other purposes. Dated: August 1, 2017. Holly Higgins, Acting Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. [FR Doc. 2017–16788 Filed 8–8–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Sunshine Act Meeting Notice United States Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of commission business meeting. AGENCY: Friday, August 18, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. EST. ADDRESSES: National Place Building, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 11th Floor, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20245 (Entrance on F Street NW.). DATES: E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1 37190 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 152 / Wednesday, August 9, 2017 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Walch, phone: (202) 376–8371; TTY: (202) 376–8116; email: publicaffairs@usccr.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This business meeting is open to the public. There will also be a call-in line for individuals who desire to listen to the presentations: (888) 329–8893; Conference ID 842–6586. Deaf or hard of hearing persons who will attend the briefing and require the services of a sign language interpreter should contact Pamela Dunston at (202) 376–8105 or at signlanguage@usccr.gov at least three business days before the scheduled date of the meeting. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Meeting Agenda I. Approval of Agenda II. Business Meeting A. Headquarters Reports and Program Planning • Discussion and Vote on Discovery Plan, Outline, Timeline, and Briefing Date and Location for FY 2018 Statutory Enforcement Report on Voting Rights • Discussion and Vote on Briefing Schedule for FY 2018 Projects (School Discipline and Hate Crimes) • Discussion and Vote on LGBT Employment Discrimination Report B. State Advisory Committees • Vote on appointments to the Utah State Advisory Committee • Vote on appointments to the Hawaii State Advisory Committee • Vote on appointments to the Mississippi State Advisory Committee • Vote on appointments to the Missouri State Advisory Committee C. Management and Operations • Staff Director’s Report D. Presentation by California Advisory Committee member Nancy Eisenhart on the Committee’s recent report, Voting Integrity in California E. Presentation by Wisconsin Advisory Committee Chair Naheed Bleecker on the Committee’s recent report, Hate Crimes and Civil Rights in Wisconsin F. [To begin at 11 a.m. EST] Presentation on History of Voting Rights a. Alexander Keyssar, Matthew W. Stirling, Jr., Professor of History and Social Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government b. Mary Ellen Curtin, Associate Professor of History at American University III. Adjourn Meeting. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:00 Aug 08, 2017 Jkt 241001 Dated: August 7, 2017. Brian Walch, Director, Communications and Public Engagement. [FR Doc. 2017–16917 Filed 8–7–17; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P Teleconference Teleconference and/or web conference connection information will be published prior to the meeting along with the agenda on the NACIE Web site at https://www.eda.gov/oie/nacie/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Economic Development Administration Notice of National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Meeting Economic Development Administration, Commerce. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice of an Open Meeting. The National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, August 24, 2017, from 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) and Friday, August 25, 2017, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET. During this time, members will hear from Federal innovation and entrepreneurship policymakers and program executives and discuss potential policies that would foster innovation, increase the rate of technology commercialization, and catalyze the creation of jobs in the United States. Topics to be covered include innovative manufacturing, rural growth through innovation and entrepreneurship, apprenticeships in entrepreneurship and high-growth technology sectors, and alignment of federal innovation and entrepreneurship policies and programs. SUMMARY: DATES: Thursday, August 24, 2017 Time: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. ET Friday, August 25, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET ADDRESSES: Herbert Clark Hoover Building (HCHB), 1401 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20230, Room 72015. The entrance to HCHB is located on the west side of 14th St. NW. between D St. NW. and Constitution Ave. NW., and a valid governmentissued ID is required to enter the building. Please note that pre-clearance is required in order to both attend the meeting in person and make a statement during the public comment portion of the meeting. Please limit comments to five minutes or less and submit a brief statement summarizing your comments to Craig Buerstatte (see contact information below) no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, August 18, 2017. PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Craig Buerstatte, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Room 78018, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230; email: nacie@ doc.gov; telephone: +1 202 482 8001; fax: +1 202 273 4781. Please reference ‘‘NACIE August 2017 Meeting’’ in the subject line of your correspondence. NACIE, established by Section 25(c) of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980, as amended (15 U.S.C. 3720(c)), and managed by EDA’s Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE), is a Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) committee that provides advice directly to the Secretary of Commerce. NACIE’s advice focuses on transformational policies and programs that aim to accelerate innovation and increase the rate at which research is translated into companies and jobs, including through entrepreneurship and the development of an increasingly skilled, globally competitive workforce. Comprised of successful entrepreneurs, innovators, angel investors, venture capitalists, and leaders from the nonprofit and academic sectors, NACIE has presented to the Secretary recommendations from throughout the research-to-jobs continuum regarding topics including improving access to capital, growing and connecting entrepreneurial ecosystems, increasing small businessdriven research and development, and understanding the workforce of the future. In its advisory capacity, NACIE also serves as a vehicle for ongoing dialogue with the innovation, entrepreneurship, and workforce development communities. The final agenda for the meeting will be posted on the NACIE Web site at https://www.eda.gov/oie/nacie/ prior to the meeting. Any member of the public may submit pertinent questions and comments concerning the NACIE’s affairs at any time before or after the meeting. Comments may be submitted to Craig Buerstatte (see contact information below). Those unable to attend the meetings in person but wishing to listen to the proceedings can do so using the teleconference set forth herein above. Copies of the meeting minutes will be available by request within 90 days of the meeting date. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\09AUN1.SGM 09AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 9, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37189-37190]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-16917]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

AGENCY: United States Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION: Notice of commission business meeting.

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DATES: Friday, August 18, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: National Place Building, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 11th 
Floor, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20245 (Entrance on F Street NW.).

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Walch, phone: (202) 376-8371; 
TTY: (202) 376-8116; email: publicaffairs@usccr.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This business meeting is open to the public. 
There will also be a call-in line for individuals who desire to listen 
to the presentations: (888) 329-8893; Conference ID 842-6586.
    Deaf or hard of hearing persons who will attend the briefing and 
require the services of a sign language interpreter should contact 
Pamela Dunston at (202) 376-8105 or at signlanguage@usccr.gov at least 
three business days before the scheduled date of the meeting.

Meeting Agenda

I. Approval of Agenda
II. Business Meeting
    A. Headquarters Reports and Program Planning
     Discussion and Vote on Discovery Plan, Outline, Timeline, 
and Briefing Date and Location for FY 2018 Statutory Enforcement Report 
on Voting Rights
     Discussion and Vote on Briefing Schedule for FY 2018 
Projects (School Discipline and Hate Crimes)
     Discussion and Vote on LGBT Employment Discrimination 
Report
    B. State Advisory Committees
     Vote on appointments to the Utah State Advisory Committee
     Vote on appointments to the Hawaii State Advisory 
Committee
     Vote on appointments to the Mississippi State Advisory 
Committee
     Vote on appointments to the Missouri State Advisory 
Committee
    C. Management and Operations
     Staff Director's Report
    D. Presentation by California Advisory Committee member Nancy 
Eisenhart on the Committee's recent report, Voting Integrity in 
California
    E. Presentation by Wisconsin Advisory Committee Chair Naheed 
Bleecker on the Committee's recent report, Hate Crimes and Civil Rights 
in Wisconsin
    F. [To begin at 11 a.m. EST] Presentation on History of Voting 
Rights
    a. Alexander Keyssar, Matthew W. Stirling, Jr., Professor of 
History and Social Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government
    b. Mary Ellen Curtin, Associate Professor of History at American 
University
III. Adjourn Meeting.

    Dated: August 7, 2017.
Brian Walch,
Director, Communications and Public Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2017-16917 Filed 8-7-17; 4:15 pm]
 BILLING CODE 6335-01-P
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