Notice of Public Meeting of the Louisiana Advisory Committee To Discuss Civil Rights Topics in the State, 39980-39981 [2017-17798]

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[FR Doc. 2017–17781 Filed 8–22–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Louisiana Advisory Committee To Discuss Civil Rights Topics in the State U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement 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 Louisiana Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 5, 2017; and Friday, September 22, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Central for a discussion on civil rights topics affecting the state. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2017; and Friday, September 22, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Central. PUBLIC CALL INFORMATION: • Tuesday, September 5, 2017: Dial: 888–778–8914, Conference ID: 9914394. • Friday, September 22, 2017: Dial: 877–419–6600, Conference ID: 1968044. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Barreras, DFO, at dbarreras@ usccr.gov or 312–353–8311 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public can listen to the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1 asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 23, 2017 / Notices discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the following tollfree call-in number: 877–419–6600, conference ID: 1968044. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. The conference call operator will ask callers to identify themselves, the organization they are affiliated with (if any), and an email address prior to placing callers into the conference room. Callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. 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 within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Midwestern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (312) 353–8324, or emailed to Carolyn Allen at callen@ usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at (312) 353–8311. Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Midwestern 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, Louisiana Advisory Committee link (https://www.facadatabase.gov/ committee/ committee.aspx?cid=251&aid=17). Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission’s Web site, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at the above email or street address. Agenda Welcome and Roll Call Discussion Selected Topic(s) Next Steps Public Comment Adjournment VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Aug 22, 2017 Jkt 241001 Dated: August 17, 2017. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. 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This will include the top 100 organizations in total awards received; 40 additional organizations that are not primarily in the ‘‘Research and Development (R&D) contracts’’ category; and 10 additional organizations that are primarily in the ‘‘R&D contracts’’ category. Based on awards data for FY 2015 by type of organization, the top 100 organizations received $17.0 billion in awards (approximately 77 percent of total awards); the remaining awardsreceiving organizations received $5.2 billion. Affected Public: Universities or other organizations that are NIH award recipients. Frequency: Annual. Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary. Legal Authority: 45 CFR subpart C, Post-Award Requirements, sections 74.21 and 74.53; 42 U.S.C. 282; Economy Act (31 U.S.C. 1535 and 1536); and 15 U.S.C. 1525. OMB Desk Officer: Jessica Park, (202) 395–9046. This information collection request may be viewed at reginfo.gov. 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[FR Doc No: 2017-17798]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Public Meeting of the Louisiana Advisory Committee To 
Discuss Civil Rights Topics in the State

AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION: Announcement 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 Louisiana 
Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, 
September 5, 2017; and Friday, September 22, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Central 
for a discussion on civil rights topics affecting the state.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2017; and 
Friday, September 22, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. Central.

PUBLIC CALL INFORMATION: 
     Tuesday, September 5, 2017: Dial: 888-778-8914, Conference 
ID: 9914394.
     Friday, September 22, 2017: Dial: 877-419-6600, Conference 
ID: 1968044.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Barreras, DFO, at 
dbarreras@usccr.gov or 312-353-8311

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public can listen to the

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discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the 
following toll-free call-in number: 877-419-6600, conference ID: 
1968044. Any interested member of the public may call this number and 
listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow 
members of the public to make a statement as time allows. The 
conference call operator will ask callers to identify themselves, the 
organization they are affiliated with (if any), and an email address 
prior to placing callers into the conference room. Callers can expect 
to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, 
according to their wireless plan. 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 within 30 days 
following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Midwestern 
Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe St., 
Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the Commission 
at (312) 353-8324, or emailed to Carolyn Allen at callen@usccr.gov. 
Persons who desire additional information may contact the Midwestern 
Regional Office at (312) 353-8311.
    Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced 
at the Midwestern 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, 
Louisiana Advisory Committee link (https://www.facadatabase.gov/committee/committee.aspx?cid=251&aid=17). Persons interested in the 
work of this Committee are directed to the Commission's Web site, 
https://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at 
the above email or street address.

Agenda

Welcome and Roll Call
Discussion Selected Topic(s)
Next Steps
Public Comment
Adjournment

    Dated: August 17, 2017.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2017-17798 Filed 8-22-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6335-01-P

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