Notice of Public Meeting of the Michigan Advisory Committee, 55553-55554 [2017-25207]

Download as PDF 55553 Notices Federal Register Vol. 82, No. 224 Wednesday, November 22, 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 Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES November 16, 2017. The Department of Agriculture has submitted the following information collection requirement(s) to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. 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[FR Doc. 2017–25206 Filed 11–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–10–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Michigan Advisory Committee 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22NON1.SGM 22NON1 asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES 55554 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 22, 2017 / Notices on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Michigan Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Monday, December 4, 2017, at 3 p.m. EST for the purpose discussing civil rights concerns in the state. DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, December 4, 2017, at 3 p.m. EST. Public Call Information: Dial: 888– 811–5448, Conference ID: 1388168. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or 312–353– 8311. 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: 888–811–5448, conference ID: 1388168. 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, VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:57 Nov 21, 2017 Jkt 244001 Michigan Advisory Committee link (https://www.facadatabase.gov/ committee/meetings.aspx?cid=255). 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 Introductions Discussion: Civil Rights and Female Genital Mutilation in Michigan Public Comment Future Plans and Actions Adjournment Dated: November 16, 2017. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2017–25207 Filed 11–21–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Louisiana Advisory Committee for a Meeting To Hear Public Testimony Regarding Civil Rights and Voter Accessibility 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 Wednesday, December 6, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST, for the purpose of hearing public testimony regarding civil rights and voter access in the state. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST. Location: Louisiana State Capitol, House Committee Room 1, 900 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Barreras, DFO, at dbarreras@ usccr.gov or 312–353–8311. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is free and open to the public. Persons with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations should contact the Midwest Regional Office prior to the meeting to make appropriate arrangements. Members of the public are invited to make statements during an open comment period. In addition, members of the public may submit written comments; the comments must SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 be received in the regional office no later than December 31, 2017. 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 David Barreras at dbarreras@ 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/meetings.aspx?cid=251). Select ‘‘meeting details’’ and then ‘‘documents’’ to download. 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 Opening Remarks and Introductions (9:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m.) Panel 1: Legal and Academic Research on Voting Rights (9:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m.) Panel 2: Policy Makers/Community Organizations/Non-Profits (10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) Break (12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.) Panel 3: TBD Panel 4: TBD Open Comment Period: (3:45–4:00 p.m.) Closing Remarks (4:00 p.m.) Dated: November 17, 2017. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. 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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 22, 2017)]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-25207]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Public Meeting of the Michigan Advisory Committee

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

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on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
that the Michigan Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on 
Monday, December 4, 2017, at 3 p.m. EST for the purpose discussing 
civil rights concerns in the state.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, December 4, 2017, at 3 p.m. 
EST.
    Public Call Information: Dial: 888-811-5448, Conference ID: 
1388168.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at 
mwojnaroski@usccr.gov or 312-353-8311.

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: 888-811-5448, conference ID: 
1388168. 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, Michigan 
Advisory Committee link (https://www.facadatabase.gov/committee/meetings.aspx?cid=255). 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 Introductions
Discussion: Civil Rights and Female Genital Mutilation in Michigan
Public Comment
Future Plans and Actions
Adjournment

    Dated: November 16, 2017.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2017-25207 Filed 11-21-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6335-01-P

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