Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Indiana Advisory Committee, 23943-23944 [2020-09159]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 84 / Thursday, April 30, 2020 / Notices Food and Nutrition Service Title: Modernizing Channels of Communication with SNAP Participants. OMB Control Number: 0584–NEW. Summary of Collection: Section 17 [7 U.S.C. 2026] (a)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended, provides general legislative authority for the planned data collection. It authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into contracts with private institutions to undertake research that will help improve the administration and effectiveness of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) agencies in delivering nutrition-related benefits. The primary purpose of the study is to highlight best practices and lessons learned from various mobile communication strategies (MCS) implemented by State SNAP agencies. This examination will help FNS and States improve communication and identify best practices that lead to improved program outcomes. Need and Use of the Information: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) needs this study to determine best practices and lessons learned from various mobile communication strategies MCS tested and implemented by State SNAP agencies. This information will be used to help FNS and States improve communication and identify best practices that lead to improved program outcomes. This data will provide information on States’ and program recipients’ use of MCS and client satisfaction with and perspectives of MCS. Description of Respondents: 336 Individuals or households; 30 Businessfor-or-not for-profit organizations; 67 State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 433. Frequency of Responses: Reporting: Once. Total Burden Hours: 315. Ruth Brown, Departmental Information Collection Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–09198 Filed 4–29–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–30–P jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Texas Advisory Committee AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights ACTION: Announcement of meeting. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:56 Apr 29, 2020 Jkt 250001 and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that a teleconference meeting of the Texas Advisory Committee (Committee) to the Commission will be held at 2:00 p.m. (Central) Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to discuss potential project prompts. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Public Call Information: Dial: 800–367–2403. Conference ID: 2991884. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brooke Peery, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at bpeery@usccr.gov or (202) 701–1376. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is available to the public through the following toll-free call-in number: 800–367–2403, conference ID number: 2991884. 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 1–800–877–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meeting. Members of the public may also submit written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Western Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 300 North Los Angeles Street, Suite 2010, Los Angeles, CA 90012 or emailed to Brooke Peery (DFO) at bpeery@usccr.gov. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing prior to and after the meeting at https:// www.facadatabase.gov/FACA/FACA PublicViewCommitteeDetails? id=a10t0000001gzkoAAA. Please click on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ links. Records generated from this meeting may also be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Unit, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 23943 Commission’s website, https:// www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address. Agenda Welcome & Roll Call Discussion on Potential Project Prompts Public Comment Adjournment Dated: April 24, 2020. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2020–09157 Filed 4–29–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Indiana Advisory Committee Commission on Civil Rights. Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 (FACA), that a planning meeting of the Indiana State Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene by conference call, on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (EST). The purpose is to continue project planning on lead poisoning and hear from interested parties. Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (EST). Call-In Information: 1–206–800–4892 and conference call ID: 677467701#. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mallory Trachtenberg at mtrachtenberg@usccr.gov or by phone at (312) 353–8311. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is available to the public through the telephone number and conference ID listed above. Callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 and providing the Service with the conference call-in numbers: 1–206–800– 4892 and conference call ID: 677467701#. Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open period at the end of the meeting. Members of the public may also submit written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional Programs Unit within 30 days following the respective DATES: E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 23944 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 84 / Thursday, April 30, 2020 / Notices meeting. Written comments may be emailed to Mallory Trachtenberg at mtrachtenberg@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (312) 353–8311. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing as they become available at https:// www.facadatabase.gov/FACA/apex/ FACAPublicCommittee?id=a10t0000001 gzlgAAA; click the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ links. Records generated from this meeting may also be inspected and reproduced at the Midwestern Regional Office, as they become available, both before and after the meetings. Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission’s website, www.usccr.gov, or to contact the Midwestern Regional Office at the above phone number or email. Agenda I. Roll Call II. Approval of Minutes III. Announcements and Updates IV. Discussion Civil Rights Project: Lead Poisoning and Environmental Justice V. Public Comment VI. Adjournment Dated: April 24, 2020. David Mussatt, Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2020–09159 Filed 4–29–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P Bureau of the Census National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Notice of renewal of the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations. AGENCY: jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly L. Leonard, External Stakeholder Program Manager, Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration (PPSI), Room 2K137, U.S. Census Bureau, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Washington, DC 20233, by telephone at 301–763–7281 or by email at Kimberly.L.Leonard@census.gov. Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339 between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the Secretary of the Department of Commerce renewed and filed the charter for the NAC. The NAC will operate under the provisions of FACA and will report to the Secretary of the Department of Commerce through the Director of the Census Bureau. The NAC will advise the Director of Census Bureau on the full range of Census Bureau programs and activities. Objectives and Duties DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Department of Commerce renewed and filed the charter for the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations (NAC). The purpose of the NAC is to provide advice to the Director of the Bureau of the Census (Census Bureau) on the full range of economic, housing, demographic, socioeconomic, linguistic, technological, methodological, geographic, behaviorial and operational variables affecting the cost, accuracy and implementation of Census Bureau programs and surveys, including the decennial census. The Secretary has VerDate Sep<11>2014 determined that the work of the NAC is in the public interest and relevant to the duties of the Census Bureau. Additional information concerning the NAC can be found by visiting the NAC’s website at: https://www.census.gov/about/cac/ nac.html. 18:56 Apr 29, 2020 Jkt 250001 1. The NAC addresses 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 NAC will provide feedback 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 NAC 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 NAC 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 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Census Bureau surveys and programs, the NAC 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 NAC 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 NAC will consult with regional office staff to help identify regional, local, tribal and grass roots issues, trends and perspectives related to Census Bureau surveys and programs. 7. The NAC functions solely as an advisory body under the FACA. Membership 1. The NAC consists of up to 32 members who serve at the discretion of the Director. The Census Bureau is seeking eight qualified candidates to be considered for appointment. 2. The NAC 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 NAC 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, E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 84 (Thursday, April 30, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23943-23944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-09159]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Indiana Advisory 
Committee

AGENCY: 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 (FACA), that a 
planning meeting of the Indiana State Advisory Committee to the 
Commission will convene by conference call, on Thursday, May 28, 2020 
at 2:00 p.m. (EST). The purpose is to continue project planning on lead 
poisoning and hear from interested parties.

DATES: Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (EST).
    Call-In Information: 1-206-800-4892 and conference call ID: 
677467701#.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mallory Trachtenberg at 
[email protected] or by phone at (312) 353-8311.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is available to the public 
through the telephone number and conference ID listed above. Callers 
can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless 
lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Persons 
with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first 
calling the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 and providing the 
Service with the conference call-in numbers: 1-206-800-4892 and 
conference call ID: 677467701#.
    Members of the public are entitled to make comments during the open 
period at the end of the meeting. Members of the public may also submit 
written comments; the comments must be received in the Regional 
Programs Unit within 30 days following the respective

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meeting. Written comments may be emailed to Mallory Trachtenberg at 
[email protected]. Persons who desire additional information may 
contact the Regional Programs Unit at (312) 353-8311. Records and 
documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public 
viewing as they become available at https://www.facadatabase.gov/FACA/apex/FACAPublicCommittee?id=a10t0000001gzlgAAA; click the ``Meeting 
Details'' and ``Documents'' links. Records generated from this meeting 
may also be inspected and reproduced at the Midwestern Regional Office, 
as they become available, both before and after the meetings. Persons 
interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to 
the Commission's website, www.usccr.gov, or to contact the Midwestern 
Regional Office at the above phone number or email.

Agenda

I. Roll Call
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Announcements and Updates
IV. Discussion Civil Rights Project: Lead Poisoning and Environmental 
Justice
V. Public Comment
VI. Adjournment

    Dated: April 24, 2020.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2020-09159 Filed 4-29-20; 8:45 am]
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