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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census
Census Bureau 2020 Advisory
Committee
Bureau of the Census,
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of Committee
Establishment.
AGENCY:
The Bureau of the Census
(Census Bureau) is hereby giving notice
that the Secretary of Commerce has
determined that the establishment of the
Census Bureau 2020 Advisory
Committee is necessary and in the
public interest. The Committee will
function solely as an advisory body and
in compliance with provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Copies of the charter will be filed with
the appropriate Committees of the U.S.
Congress and with the Library of
Congress.
SUMMARY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tara
Dunlop Jackson, Branch Chief for
Advisory Committees, Customer Liaison
and Marketing Services Office,
tara.t.dunlop@census.gov, Department
of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau,
Room 8H177, 4600 Silver Hill Road,
Washington, DC 20233, telephone 301–
763–5222. For TTY callers, please use
the Federal Relay Service 1–800–877–
8339.
The
Census Bureau 2020 Advisory
Committee will advise the Director of
the Census Bureau on the full range of
2020 Census programs including an
incremental transition from current state
to target state, along with
operationalizing methods and new
technology across multiple locations
and time zones to deliver a secure and
successful, cost-effective 2020 Census.
The Committee will advise the Census
Bureau through the 2020 Census
Lifecycle on the identification of new
strategies for improved census
operations and on ways to increase 2020
Census participation and beyond.
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The Committee will address census
policies, methodology, tests, operations,
communications/messaging, and other
activities to ascertain needs and best
practices to improve the 2020 Census
program. The Committee will provide
advice on 2020 Census programs that
will use a complete address list,
generate the largest possible selfresponse, employ administrative records
and third-party data, and reengineer
nonresponse follow-up.
The Committee will review and
provide formal recommendations and
feedback on key operations and the
efficacy of planned and implemented
innovations related to accurately
counting every person living in America
while saving taxpayer money.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census
Census Bureau 2020 Advisory
Committee
Bureau of the Census,
Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of Request for
Nominations.
AGENCY:
The Bureau of the Census
(Census Bureau) is requesting
nominations of organizations to the
Census Bureau 2020 Advisory
Committee. The Census Bureau will
consider nominations received in
response to this notice, as well as from
other sources. The SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section of this notice
provides Committee and membership
criteria.
SUMMARY:
Please submit nominations by
January 19, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations
to Tara Dunlop Jackson, Branch Chief
for Advisory Committees, Customer
Liaison and Marketing Services Office,
tara.t.dunlop@census.gov, Department
of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau,
Room 8H177, 4600 Silver Hill Road,
Washington, DC 20233, telephone 301–
763–5222.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara
Dunlop Jackson, Branch Chief for
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The
Census Bureau 2020 Advisory
Committee (‘‘Committee’’) is established
in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Title
5, United States Code (U.S.C.),
Appendix 2. The following provides
information about the Committee,
membership, and the nomination
process.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Objectives and Duties
Dated: December 9, 2016.
John H. Thompson,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
DATES:
Advisory Committees, Customer Liaison
Marketing Services Offices, U.S. Census
Bureau, Room 8H177, 4600 Silver Hill
Road, Washington, DC 20233, telephone
(301) 763–5222 or tara.t.dunlop@
census.gov. For TTY callers, please use
the Federal Relay Service 1–800–877–
8339.
1. The Committee will provide formal
review and feedback related to 2020
Census plans and execution to devise
strategies to increase census awareness,
reduce barriers to response, and
enhance the public’s trust and
willingness to respond.
2. The Committee will consider
implications of enumeration strategies,
new technologies, the role of state and
local governments, social media and
marketing, and the outreach and
mobilization needs of historically
undercounted populations.
3. The Committee will address and
provide recommendations on external
factors and policies that may affect 2020
Census plans and identify strategies to
increase Census awareness,
participation and response by the
American public.
4. The Committee will help the
Census Bureau communicate with and
educate diverse audiences on 2020
Census plans and operations.
5. The Committee will provide
recommendations to educate the public
at key 2020 Census decision points,
milestones, and production dates to
ensure maximum self-response and
participation by the public in the 2020
Census.
6. The Committee will devise and
recommend strategies to motivate
people to respond to the 2020 Census
through Internet self-response and other
forms of enumeration, as appropriate
(i.e., paper or by telephone through the
Census Questionnaire Assistance
Program).
7. The Committee will consider the
Census Bureau’s outreach,
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communications, and partnership
efforts providing perspectives on
community trends, challenges, and
opportunities to increase public
awareness and participation in the 2020
Census.
8. The Committee will provide
insight, perspectives, and expertise on
all aspects of 2020 Census planning and
implementation to assist the Census
Bureau in conducting an accurate
decennial census.
9. The Committee will function solely
as an advisory body and shall fully
comply with the provisions of the FACA
in providing insight, perspectives, and
expertise on 2020 Census plans and
execution.
Membership
1. The Committee will consist of up
to 25 members who will be appointed
by and serve at the discretion of the
Director.
2. Member organizations will be
selected from the public and private
sectors, and have expertise in census
and survey matters. Members will
represent specific areas to include:
Diverse populations; national, state,
local and tribal interest; hard-to-count
populations; research; community-based
organizations; academia; business
interests; marketing and media
industries; and professional
associations.
3. Membership shall include
representatives of organizations
reflecting diverse populations; national,
state, local and tribal interests;
organizations serving hard to count
populations; community-based
organizations; and the private sector.
4. Organizations should designate
both a primary and an alternate
representative.
5. Members will serve for a three-year
term. All members will be reevaluated
at the conclusion of each term with the
prospect of renewal, pending Committee
and 2020 decennial census needs.
Active attendance and participation in
meetings and activities (i.e., conference
calls and assignments) will be factors
considered when determining term
renewal or membership continuance.
Members may be appointed for a
second, three-year term at the discretion
of the Director.
6. The Committee aims to have a
balanced representation among its
members, considering such factors as
geography, technical expertise,
community involvement and knowledge
of census programs and/or activities.
7. No employee of the federal
government can serve as a member of
the Committee.
8. Members will be selected according
to protocols and applicable Department
of Commerce guidance.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Committee serve
without compensation, but receive
reimbursement for Committee-related
travel and lodging expenses.
2. The Committee meets at least twice
a year, budget permitting, but additional
meetings may be held as deemed
necessary by the Census Director or
Designated Federal Officer. All
Committee meetings are open to the
public in accordance with the FACA.
Nomination Process
1. Nominations should satisfy the
requirements described in the
Membership section above.
2. Individuals, groups, and/or
organizations may submit nominations
on behalf of candidates. A summary of
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the candidate’s qualifications (resume or
curriculum vitae) must be included
along with the nomination letter.
Nominees must be able to actively
participate in the tasks of the
Committee, including, but not limited to
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regular meeting attendance, Committee
meeting discussant responsibilities,
review of materials, as well as
participation in conference calls,
webinars, working groups, and/or
special Committee activities.
3. The Department of Commerce is
committed to equal opportunity in the
workplace and seeks diverse Advisory
Committee membership.
Dated: December 9, 2016.
John H. Thompson,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration
Notice of Petitions by Firms for
Determination of Eligibility To Apply
for Trade Adjustment Assistance
Economic Development
Administration, Department of
Commerce.
AGENCY:
Notice and Opportunity for
Public Comment.
ACTION:
Pursuant to Section 251 of the Trade
Act 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2341
et seq.), the Economic Development
Administration (EDA) has received
petitions for certification of eligibility to
apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance
from the firms listed below.
Accordingly, EDA has initiated
investigations to determine whether
increased imports into the United States
of articles like or directly competitive
with those produced by each of these
firms contributed importantly to the
total or partial separation of the firm’s
workers, or threat thereof, and to a
decrease in sales or production of each
petitioning firm.
LIST OF PETITIONS RECEIVED BY EDA FOR CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE
[12/10/2016 through 12/14/2016]
Firm name
Firm address
Date accepted
for investigation
625 West A Street, Lincoln,
NE 68522.
12/13/2016
Current River Die Sinking, Inc.
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Lester Electrical of Nebraska,
Inc..
100 E. Loyal Hood, Industrial
Park, Doniphan, MO, 63935.
12/14/2016
Any party having a substantial
interest in these proceedings may
request a public hearing on the matter.
A written request for a hearing must be
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Product(s)
The firm manufactures battery chargers and other electrical
power conversion/storage products for industrial and commercial vehicle applications.
The firm manufactures tool and die made of metal primarily
for the forging industry.
Assistance for Firms Division, Room
71030, Economic Development
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Washington, DC 20230, no
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later than ten (10) calendar days
following publication of this notice.
Please follow the requirements set
forth in EDA’s regulations at 13 CFR
315.9 for procedures to request a public
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census
Census Bureau 2020 Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of Request for Nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is requesting
nominations of organizations to the Census Bureau 2020 Advisory
Committee. The Census Bureau will consider nominations received in
response to this notice, as well as from other sources. The
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice provides Committee and
membership criteria.
DATES: Please submit nominations by January 19, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to Tara Dunlop Jackson, Branch
Chief for Advisory Committees, Customer Liaison and Marketing Services
Office, tara.t.dunlop@census.gov, Department of Commerce, U.S. Census
Bureau, Room 8H177, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233,
telephone 301-763-5222.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara Dunlop Jackson, Branch Chief for
Advisory Committees, Customer Liaison Marketing Services Offices, U.S.
Census Bureau, Room 8H177, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233,
telephone (301) 763-5222 or tara.t.dunlop@census.gov. For TTY callers,
please use the Federal Relay Service 1-800-877-8339.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Census Bureau 2020 Advisory Committee
(``Committee'') is established in accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Appendix 2.
The following provides information about the Committee, membership, and
the nomination process.
Objectives and Duties
1. The Committee will provide formal review and feedback related to
2020 Census plans and execution to devise strategies to increase census
awareness, reduce barriers to response, and enhance the public's trust
and willingness to respond.
2. The Committee will consider implications of enumeration
strategies, new technologies, the role of state and local governments,
social media and marketing, and the outreach and mobilization needs of
historically undercounted populations.
3. The Committee will address and provide recommendations on
external factors and policies that may affect 2020 Census plans and
identify strategies to increase Census awareness, participation and
response by the American public.
4. The Committee will help the Census Bureau communicate with and
educate diverse audiences on 2020 Census plans and operations.
5. The Committee will provide recommendations to educate the public
at key 2020 Census decision points, milestones, and production dates to
ensure maximum self-response and participation by the public in the
2020 Census.
6. The Committee will devise and recommend strategies to motivate
people to respond to the 2020 Census through Internet self-response and
other forms of enumeration, as appropriate (i.e., paper or by telephone
through the Census Questionnaire Assistance Program).
7. The Committee will consider the Census Bureau's outreach,
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communications, and partnership efforts providing perspectives on
community trends, challenges, and opportunities to increase public
awareness and participation in the 2020 Census.
8. The Committee will provide insight, perspectives, and expertise
on all aspects of 2020 Census planning and implementation to assist the
Census Bureau in conducting an accurate decennial census.
9. The Committee will function solely as an advisory body and shall
fully comply with the provisions of the FACA in providing insight,
perspectives, and expertise on 2020 Census plans and execution.
Membership
1. The Committee will consist of up to 25 members who will be
appointed by and serve at the discretion of the Director.
2. Member organizations will be selected from the public and
private sectors, and have expertise in census and survey matters.
Members will represent specific areas to include: Diverse populations;
national, state, local and tribal interest; hard-to-count populations;
research; community-based organizations; academia; business interests;
marketing and media industries; and professional associations.
3. Membership shall include representatives of organizations
reflecting diverse populations; national, state, local and tribal
interests; organizations serving hard to count populations; community-
based organizations; and the private sector.
4. Organizations should designate both a primary and an alternate
representative.
5. Members will serve for a three-year term. All members will be
reevaluated at the conclusion of each term with the prospect of
renewal, pending Committee and 2020 decennial census needs. Active
attendance and participation in meetings and activities (i.e.,
conference calls and assignments) will be factors considered when
determining term renewal or membership continuance. Members may be
appointed for a second, three-year term at the discretion of the
Director.
6. The Committee aims to have a balanced representation among its
members, considering such factors as geography, technical expertise,
community involvement and knowledge of census programs and/or
activities.
7. No employee of the federal government can serve as a member of
the Committee.
8. Members will be selected according to protocols and applicable
Department of Commerce guidance.
Miscellaneous
1. Members of the Committee serve without compensation, but receive
reimbursement for Committee-related travel and lodging expenses.
2. The Committee meets at least twice a year, budget permitting,
but additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Census
Director or Designated Federal Officer. All Committee meetings are open
to the public in accordance with the FACA.
Nomination Process
1. Nominations should satisfy the requirements described in the
Membership section above.
2. Individuals, groups, and/or organizations may submit nominations
on behalf of candidates. A summary of the candidate's qualifications
(resum[eacute] or curriculum vitae) must be included along with the
nomination letter. Nominees must be able to actively participate in the
tasks of the Committee, including, but not limited to regular meeting
attendance, Committee meeting discussant responsibilities, review of
materials, as well as participation in conference calls, webinars,
working groups, and/or special Committee activities.
3. The Department of Commerce is committed to equal opportunity in
the workplace and seeks diverse Advisory Committee membership.
Dated: December 9, 2016.
John H. Thompson,
Director, Bureau of the Census.
[FR Doc. 2016-30605 Filed 12-19-16; 8:45 am]
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