Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice, 25642-25643 [2018-11948]

Download as PDF 25642 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 107 / Monday, June 4, 2018 / Notices To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD– 3027, found online at https:// www.ascr.usda.gov/filing-programdiscrimination-complaint-usdacustomer, and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, you may call (866) 632–9992. You may submit your completed form or letter to any of the following options: • Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250–9410; • Fax: (202) 690–7442; or • Email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Richard Fordyce, Administrator, Farm Service Agency. [FR Doc. 2018–11873 Filed 6–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–05–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rural Housing Service Notice of Request for Revision of a Currently Approved Information Collection Rural Housing Service, USDA. Proposed collection; comments requested. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces the Rural Housing Service’s (RHS) intention to request a revision for a currently approved information collection in support of the program for Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants. DATES: Comments on this notice must be received by August 3, 2018 to be assured of consideration. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrea Birmingham, Finance and Loan Analyst, Single Family Housing Direct Loan Division, RHS, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Stop 0783, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250–0783, Telephone (202) 720– 1489. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: 7 CFR 1944–I, Self-Help Technical Assistance Grants. OMB Number: 0575–0043. Expiration Date of Approval: October 31, 2018. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved information collection. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:35 Jun 01, 2018 Jkt 244001 Abstract: This subpart set forth the policies and procedures and delegates authority for providing technical assistance funds to eligible applicants to finance programs of technical and supervisory assistance for self-help housing loan program, as authorized under section 523 of the Housing Act of 1949 under 42 U.S.C. 1472. This financial assistance may pay part or all of the cost of developing, administering or coordinating program of technical and supervisory assistance to aid very low- and low-income families in carrying out self-help housing efforts in rural areas. The primary purpose is to locate and work with families that otherwise do not qualify as homeowners, are below the 50 percent of median incomes, and living in substandard housing. RHS will be collecting information from non-profit organizations to enter into grant agreements. These non-profit organizations will give technical and supervisory assistance, and in doing so, they must develop a final application for section 523 grant funds. This application includes Agency forms that contain essential information for making a determination of eligibility. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average .95 hours per response. Respondents: Public or private nonprofit organizations, State, Local or Tribal Governments. Estimated Number of Respondents: 130. Estimated Number of Responses per Respondent: 24.77. Estimated Number of Responses: 3,220. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 3,058. Copies of this information collection can be obtained from Jeanne Jacobs, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division at (202) 692–0040. Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the RHS, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of RHS’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments may be sent to Jeanne Jacobs, Regulations and Paperwork Management Branch, Support Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, STOP 0742, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250. All responses to this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB approval. All comments will become a matter of public record. Dated: May 23, 2018. Joel C. Baxley, Administrator, Rural Housing Service. [FR Doc. 2018–11867 Filed 6–1–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice Wednesday, June 6, 2018, 12:30 p.m. ET. PLACE: Cohen Building, Room 3321, 330 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20237. SUBJECT: Notice of Meeting of the Broadcasting Board of Governors. SUMMARY: The Broadcasting Board of Governors (Board) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The Board will vote on a consent agenda consisting of the minutes of its March 14, 2018 meeting, a resolution honoring the the 65th anniversary of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s (RFE/RL) Armenian Service—Azatutyun Radiokayan, a resolution honoring the 65th anniversary of RFE/RL’s Georgian Service—Radio Tavisupleba, a resolution honoring the 65th Anniversary of RFE/RL’s Kazakh Service—Radio Azattyq, a resolution honoring the 65th anniversary of RFE/ RL’s Kyrgyz Service—Radio Azattyk, a resolution honoring the 65th anniversary of RFE/RL’s Tajik Service— Radio Ozodi, and a resolution honoring the 65th anniversary of RFE/RL’s Uzbek Service—Radio Ozodlik. The Board will receive a report from the Chief Executive Officer and Director of BBG. This meeting will be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the agency’s public website at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the agency’s public website. The public may also attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. DATE AND TIME: E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 107 / Monday, June 4, 2018 / Notices Members of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https://bbgboardmeetingjune2018. eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (ET) on June 5. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203– 4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Persons interested in obtaining more information should contact Oanh Tran at (202) 203–4545. Oanh Tran, Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2018–11948 Filed 5–31–18; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 8610–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census Request for Nominations of Members To Serve on the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations Bureau of the Census, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of request for nominations. AGENCY: The Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) is requesting nominations of individuals and organizations to the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (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 August 3, 2018. ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations to the census.national.advisory.committee@ census.gov (subject line ‘‘2018 NAC Nominations’’), or by letter submission to Tara Dunlop Jackson, Committee Liaison Officer, 2018 NAC Nominations, Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H177, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tara Dunlop Jackson, Committee Liaison Officer, Customer Liaison Marketing Services Offices, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 8H177, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, telephone (301) 763–5222 or at census.national.advisory.committee@ census.gov. For TTY callers, please use the Federal Relay Service 1–800–877– 8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established in sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:35 Jun 01, 2018 Jkt 244001 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 advises the Director of the Census Bureau (the Director) on the full range of economic, housing, demographic, socioeconomic, linguistic, technological, methodological, geographic, behavioral, and operational variables affecting the cost, accuracy, and implementation of Census Bureau programs and surveys, including the decennial census. 2. The Committee advises the Census Bureau on the identification of new strategies for improved census operations, and survey and data collection methods, including identifying cost efficient ways to increase response rates. 3. The Committee provides guidance on census policies, research and methodology, tests, operations, communications/messaging, and other activities to ascertain needs and best practices to improve censuses, surveys, operations, and programs. 4. The Committee reviews and provides formal recommendations and feedback on working papers, reports, and other documents related to the design and implementation of Census Bureau programs and surveys. 5. In providing insight, perspectives, and expertise on the full spectrum of Census Bureau surveys and programs, the Committee examines such areas as hidden households, language barriers, students and youth, aging populations, American Indian and Alaska Native tribal considerations, new immigrant populations, populations affected by natural disasters, highly mobile and migrant populations, complex households, poverty, race/ethnic distribution, privacy and confidentiality, rural populations and businesses, individuals and households with limited access to information and communications technologies, the dynamic nature of new businesses, minority ownership of businesses, as well as other concerns impacting Census Bureau survey design and implementation. 6. The Committee uses formal advisory committee meetings, webinars, web conferences, working groups, and other methods to accomplish its goals, consistent with the requirements of the FACA. The Committee will consult with regional office staff to help identify regional, local, tribal and grass roots PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 25643 issues, trends and perspectives related to Census Bureau surveys and programs. 7. The Committee functions solely as an advisory body under the FACA. Membership 1. The Committee consists of up to 32 members who serve at the discretion of the Director. The Census Bureau is seeking seven qualified candidates to be considered for appointment. 2. The Committee aims to have a balanced representation among its members, considering such factors as geography, age, sex, race, ethnicity, technical expertise, community involvement, and knowledge of census programs and/or activities. 3. The Committee aims to include members from diverse backgrounds, including state, local and tribal governments; academia; research, national and community-based organizations; and, the private sector. 4. Members will be selected from the public and private sectors. Members may serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) or representatives who are selected to represent specific organizations. 5. SGEs and representatives will be selected based on their expertise in or representation of specific areas to include: Diverse populations (including race and ethnic populations); national, state, local, and tribal interest organizations serving hard-to-count populations; researchers; communitybased organizations; academia; business interests; marketing and media professionals; researchers; and, members of professional associations. Members will be individually advised of the capacity in which they will serve through their appointment letters. 6. Membership is open to persons who are not seated on other Census Bureau stakeholder entities (i.e., State Data Centers, Census Information Centers, Federal State Cooperative on Populations Estimates Program, other Census Advisory Committees, etc.). People who have already served one full-term on a Census Bureau Advisory Committee may not serve on any other Census Bureau Advisory Committee for three years from the termination of previous service. No employee of the federal government can serve as a member of the Committee. 7. 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 needs. Active attendance and participation in meetings and activities (e.g., conference calls and assignments) will be factors considered when determining term renewal or E:\FR\FM\04JNN1.SGM 04JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 107 (Monday, June 4, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25642-25643]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-11948]


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BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS


Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice

DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, June 6, 2018, 12:30 p.m. ET.

PLACE: Cohen Building, Room 3321, 330 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, 
DC 20237.

SUBJECT: Notice of Meeting of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

SUMMARY: The Broadcasting Board of Governors (Board) will be meeting at 
the time and location listed above. The Board will vote on a consent 
agenda consisting of the minutes of its March 14, 2018 meeting, a 
resolution honoring the the 65th anniversary of Radio Free Europe/Radio 
Liberty's (RFE/RL) Armenian Service--Azatutyun Radiokayan, a resolution 
honoring the 65th anniversary of RFE/RL's Georgian Service--Radio 
Tavisupleba, a resolution honoring the 65th Anniversary of RFE/RL's 
Kazakh Service--Radio Azattyq, a resolution honoring the 65th 
anniversary of RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service--Radio Azattyk, a resolution 
honoring the 65th anniversary of RFE/RL's Tajik Service--Radio Ozodi, 
and a resolution honoring the 65th anniversary of RFE/RL's Uzbek 
Service--Radio Ozodlik. The Board will receive a report from the Chief 
Executive Officer and Director of BBG.
    This meeting will be available for public observation via streamed 
webcast, both live and on-demand, on the agency's public website at 
www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates 
or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the agency's 
public website.
    The public may also attend this meeting in person at the address 
listed above as seating capacity permits.

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Members of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must 
register at https://bbgboardmeetingjune2018.eventbrite.com by 12:00 
p.m. (ET) on June 5. For more information, please contact BBG Public 
Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at [email protected].

CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Persons interested in obtaining 
more information should contact Oanh Tran at (202) 203-4545.

Oanh Tran,
Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2018-11948 Filed 5-31-18; 11:15 am]
 BILLING CODE 8610-01-P
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