Sunshine Act Meetings, 57201 [2017-26145]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 231 / Monday, December 4, 2017 / Notices sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES the products and levels of ingredients found in typical applications relative to human and environmental impact. Each product submitted is tested to determine the mammalian and aquatic toxicity of the product and must meet specific levels of performance to minimize potential risk during firefighting operations. Additional tests are performed to determine the effectiveness of the product to reduce spread rate and intensity of the fire by application directly on or near the fire. A number of product characteristics are measured over the operational performance range of the product to ensure that the product meets the needs of the firefighters in the field. The collection of this information for each product submission is necessary due to the length of time needed to test the product (18 to 24 months) and the need to ensure that products do not pose a hazard for laboratory personnel during the evaluation prior to purchase and use. This information collection and the product evaluation must be conducted on an ongoing basis to ensure the Agency can solicit and award contracts in a timely manner to provide firefighters with safe and effective wildland fire chemical products. Estimate of Annual Burden: 4.5 hours. Type of Respondents: Businesses (manufacturers and suppliers) of fire chemicals for wildland fire management. Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 3. Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 3. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 40.5 hours. Comment Is Invited Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical or scientific utility; (2) the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including the use of automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology. All comments received in response to this notice, including names and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Dec 01, 2017 Jkt 244001 Comments will be summarized and included in the submission request toward Office of Management and Budget approval. Dated: November 13, 2017. Glenn Casamassa, Associate Deputy Chief, National Forest System. [FR Doc. 2017–25963 Filed 12–1–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3411–15–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Sunshine Act Meetings United States Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Notice of Commission Public Briefing. AGENCY: Friday, December 8, 2017, 9:00 a.m. EST. ADDRESSES: National Place Building, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20245 (Entrance on F Street NW.). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Walch, (202) 376–8371; TTY: (202) 376–8116; publicaffairs@ usccr.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission will hold a public briefing: The School-to-Prison Pipeline: The Intersections of Students of Color with Disabilities. This meeting is open to the public. The Commission’s focused investigation will examine school districts’ compliance with federal laws designed to ensure the safety of students of color with disabilities against discrimination, and whether laws adequately protect these students from discriminatory disciplinary actions and policies. The Commission will hear presentations from diverse stakeholders, including advocacy groups and academics. Following these presentations, the Commission will hold an open comment period from 1:00–2:00 p.m. EST. Individuals who wish to participate in the open comment period should sign-up at the Commission between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. EST. Each individual will have up to three (3) minutes to speak, with spots allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. In addition, the Commission welcomes submission of additional material for consideration as we prepare a report following the briefing; please submit such information to schooldiscipline@ usccr.gov. The event will live-stream at https:// www.youtube.com/user/USCCR/videos and there will be a public call-in line DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57201 (listen-only): 1–800–479–9001; conference ID 8362937. If attending in person, we ask that you RSVP to publicaffairs@usccr.gov. Persons with disabilities who need accommodation should contact Pamela Dunston at (202) 376–8105 or at access@usccr.gov at least three business days before the date of the meeting. Agenda I. Introductory Remarks by Chair Catherine E. Lhamon 9:00–9:10 a.m. II. Panel One: Federal Education Policy 9:10–10:30 a.m. • Anurima Bhargava: Former Chief of Educational Opportunities Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice • Eve Hill: Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice • Kristen Harper: Former Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of Education • Rebecca Cokley: Former Executive Director, National Council on Disability III. Break 10:30–10:40 a.m. IV. Panel Two: Stakeholders, Researchers, Experts on Special Education and the School-to-Prison Pipeline 10:40 a.m.–12:00 p.m. • Max Eden: Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute • James Scanlan: Attorney studying statistical discrimination on educational and achievement disparities and studies federal education statutes • Dan Losen: Director, Center for Civil Rights Remedies, University of California, Los Angeles • Monique Morris: Founder and President, National Black Women’s Justice Institute, with expertise in the areas of education, civil rights, juvenile and social justice V. Break 12:00–1:00 p.m. VI. Open Comment Period 1:00–2:00 p.m. VII. Adjourn 2:00 p.m. Dated: November 30, 2017. Brian Walch, Director, Communications and Public Engagement. [FR Doc. 2017–26145 Filed 11–30–17; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and E:\FR\FM\04DEN1.SGM 04DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 231 (Monday, December 4, 2017)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2017-26145]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Sunshine Act Meetings

AGENCY: United States Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION: Notice of Commission Public Briefing.

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DATES: Friday, December 8, 2017, 9:00 a.m. EST.

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

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission will hold a public briefing: 
The School-to-Prison Pipeline: The Intersections of Students of Color 
with Disabilities. This meeting is open to the public.
    The Commission's focused investigation will examine school 
districts' compliance with federal laws designed to ensure the safety 
of students of color with disabilities against discrimination, and 
whether laws adequately protect these students from discriminatory 
disciplinary actions and policies.
    The Commission will hear presentations from diverse stakeholders, 
including advocacy groups and academics. Following these presentations, 
the Commission will hold an open comment period from 1:00-2:00 p.m. 
EST. Individuals who wish to participate in the open comment period 
should sign-up at the Commission between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. EST. 
Each individual will have up to three (3) minutes to speak, with spots 
allotted on a first-come, first-serve basis. In addition, the 
Commission welcomes submission of additional material for consideration 
as we prepare a report following the briefing; please submit such 
information to schooldiscipline@usccr.gov.
    The event will live-stream at https://www.youtube.com/user/USCCR/videos and there will be a public call-in line (listen-only): 1-800-
479-9001; conference ID 8362937. If attending in person, we ask that 
you RSVP to publicaffairs@usccr.gov. Persons with disabilities who need 
accommodation should contact Pamela Dunston at (202) 376-8105 or at 
access@usccr.gov at least three business days before the date of the 
meeting.

Agenda

I. Introductory Remarks by Chair Catherine E. Lhamon 9:00-9:10 a.m.
II. Panel One: Federal Education Policy 9:10-10:30 a.m.
     Anurima Bhargava: Former Chief of Educational 
Opportunities Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of 
Justice
     Eve Hill: Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Civil 
Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice
     Kristen Harper: Former Senior Policy Advisor, Office of 
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Department of 
Education
     Rebecca Cokley: Former Executive Director, National 
Council on Disability
III. Break 10:30-10:40 a.m.
IV. Panel Two: Stakeholders, Researchers, Experts on Special Education 
and the School-to-Prison Pipeline 10:40 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
     Max Eden: Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute
     James Scanlan: Attorney studying statistical 
discrimination on educational and achievement disparities and studies 
federal education statutes
     Dan Losen: Director, Center for Civil Rights Remedies, 
University of California, Los Angeles
     Monique Morris: Founder and President, National Black 
Women's Justice Institute, with expertise in the areas of education, 
civil rights, juvenile and social justice
V. Break 12:00-1:00 p.m.
VI. Open Comment Period 1:00-2:00 p.m.
VII. Adjourn 2:00 p.m.

    Dated: November 30, 2017.
Brian Walch,
Director, Communications and Public Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2017-26145 Filed 11-30-17; 11:15 am]
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