Notice of Public Meeting of the Tennessee Advisory Committee, 26042-26043 [2017-11617]

Download as PDF 26042 Notices Federal Register Vol. 82, No. 107 Tuesday, June 6, 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 Agricultural Marketing Service [Doc. No. AMS–NOP–17–0009; NOP–17–01] National Organic Standards Board (NOSB): Call for Nominations Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice: Call for nominations. AGENCY: The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) was established to assist in the development of standards for substances to be used in organic production and to advise the Secretary on the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA). 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The NOSB is composed of 15 members including: Four individuals who own or operate an organic farming operation; two individuals who own or operate an organic handling operation; one individual who owns or operates a retail establishment with significant trade in organic products; three individuals with expertise in areas of environmental protection and resource conservation; three individuals who represent public interest or consumer interest groups; one scientist with expertise in the fields of toxicology, ecology, or biochemistry; and one individual who is a certifying agent. As per the OFPA, individuals seeking appointment to the NOSB must meet the definition of the position that they seek as identified under 7 U.S.C. 6518, as well as satisfy the selection criteria for an NOSB member. 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AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Tennessee (State) Advisory SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06JNN1.SGM 06JNN1 mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 107 / Tuesday, June 6, 2017 / Notices Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 to discuss potential participants to the hearing on civil asset forfeiture. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 12:30 p.m. EST. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be by teleconference. Toll-free call-in number: 888–452–4005, conference ID: 5512313. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Hinton, DFO, at jhinton@usccr.gov or (404) 562–7006. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public can listen to the discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the following tollfree call-in number: 888–452–4005, conference ID: 5512313. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. Callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office by July 21, 2017. Written comments may be mailed to the Southern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 61 Forsyth Street, Suite 16T126, Atlanta, GA 30303. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (404) 562–7005, or emailed to Regional Director, Jeffrey Hinton at jhinton@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Southern Regional Office at (404) 562–7000. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Southern Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Tennessee Advisory Committee link. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Southern Regional Office at the above email or street address. Agenda Welcome and Call to Order Diane DiIanni, Tennessee SAC Chairman VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:52 Jun 05, 2017 Jkt 241001 Jeff Hinton, Regional Director Regional Update—Jeff Hinton New Business: Discussion of Potential Participants to the Hearing: Diane DiIanni, Tennessee SAC Chairman/Staff/Advisory Committee Public Participation Adjournment Dated: May 31, 2017. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2017–11617 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Tennessee Advisory Committee U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Tennessee Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, to finalize potential participants to the hearing on civil asset forfeiture. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 12:30 p.m. EST. SUMMARY: The meeting will be by teleconference. Toll-free call-in number: 800–500–3170, conference ID: 6846142. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Hinton, DFO, at jhinton@usccr.gov or (404) 562–7006. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public can listen to the discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the following tollfree call-in number: 800–500–3170, conference ID: 6846142. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. Callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over landline connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–977–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office by July 10, 2017. Written ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26043 comments may be mailed to the Southern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 61 Forsyth Street, Suite 16T126, Atlanta, GA 30303. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (404) 562–7005, or emailed to Regional Director, Jeffrey Hinton at jhinton@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Southern Regional Office at (404) 562–7000. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Southern Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Tennessee Advisory Committee link. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Southern Regional Office at the above email or street address. Agenda Welcome and Call to Order Diane DiIanni, Tennessee SAC Chairman Jeff Hinton, Regional Director Regional Update—Jeff Hinton New Business: Finalize Potential Participants to the Hearing: Diane DiIanni, Tennessee SAC Chairman/Staff/Advisory Committee Public Participation Adjournment Dated: May 31, 2017. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2017–11618 Filed 6–5–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P 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. ACTION: Notice and opportunity for public comment. AGENCY: 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 6, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26042-26043]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-11617]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Public Meeting of the Tennessee Advisory Committee

AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the 
rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 
(Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Tennessee 
(State) Advisory

[[Page 26043]]

Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 to discuss 
potential participants to the hearing on civil asset forfeiture.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 12:30 p.m. 
EST.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be by teleconference. Toll-free call-in 
number: 888-452-4005, conference ID: 5512313.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Hinton, DFO, at jhinton@usccr.gov 
or (404) 562-7006.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public can listen to the 
discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the 
following toll-free call-in number: 888-452-4005, conference ID: 
5512313. Any interested member of the public may call this number and 
listen to the meeting. Callers can expect to incur charges for calls 
they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund 
any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they 
initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free telephone number. 
Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by 
first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-977-8339 and providing 
the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number.
    Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; 
the comments must be received in the regional office by July 21, 2017. 
Written comments may be mailed to the Southern Regional Office, U.S. 
Commission on Civil Rights, 61 Forsyth Street, Suite 16T126, Atlanta, 
GA 30303. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (404) 562-7005, 
or emailed to Regional Director, Jeffrey Hinton at jhinton@usccr.gov. 
Persons who desire additional information may contact the Southern 
Regional Office at (404) 562-7000.
    Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced 
at the Southern Regional Office, as they become available, both before 
and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via 
www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Tennessee 
Advisory Committee link. Persons interested in the work of this 
Committee are directed to the Commission's Web site, https://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Southern Regional Office at the above 
email or street address.

Agenda

Welcome and Call to Order
    Diane DiIanni, Tennessee SAC Chairman
    Jeff Hinton, Regional Director
Regional Update--Jeff Hinton
New Business: Discussion of Potential Participants to the Hearing:
    Diane DiIanni, Tennessee SAC Chairman/Staff/Advisory Committee
Public Participation
Adjournment

    Dated: May 31, 2017.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2017-11617 Filed 6-5-17; 8:45 am]
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