Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers; Meeting, 59514 [2020-20819]

Download as PDF 59514 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 184 / Tuesday, September 22, 2020 / Notices Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,300. Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 1,582 hours. Comments: Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’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, through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, technological, or other forms of information technology collection methods. All responses to this notice will become a matter of public record and be summarized in the request for OMB approval. Signed at Washington, DC, September 15, 2020. Kevin Barnes, Associate Administrator. [FR Doc. 2020–20814 Filed 9–21–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–20–P DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers; Meeting Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, USDA. ACTION: Notice of conference call meeting. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a public teleconference of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (ACMF) will be held to discuss USDA outreach, technical assistance, and capacity building for and with minority farmers; the implementation of the Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmer and Rancher Grant Program (2501 Program); and methods of maximizing the participation of minority farmers and ranchers in the U.S. Department of Agriculture; and to plan mechanisms for best providing advice to the Secretary on the issues outlined above. SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:01 Sep 21, 2020 Jkt 250001 The conference call will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST). Public Call-in Information: Conference call-in number: Dial-in 888– 251–2949 or 215–861–0694 Participant Access Code: 4711144#. Please be advised that before placing them into the conference call, the operator will ask callers to provide their names, their organizational affiliations (if any), and email addresses (so that callers may be notified of future meetings). Callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the USDA will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free conference call-in number. Public Comments: Written comments for the Committee’s consideration may be submitted to email: ACMF@usda.gov. Written comments must be received by October 6, 2020. Availability of Materials for the Meeting: General information about the ACMF as well as any updates concerning the meeting announced in this notice, may be found on the ACMF website at https://www.usda.gov/ partnerships/advisory-committee-onminority-farmers. Accessibility: USDA is committed to ensuring that all persons are included in our programs and events. If you are a person with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting please contact Eston Williams at Eston.Williams@usda.gov or (202) 596– 0226. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General information about the committee can also be found at https:// www.usda.gov/partnerships/advisorycommittee-on-minority-farmers. Any member of the public wishing to obtain information concerning this public meeting may contact Eston Williams, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at Eston.Williams@usda.gov or at (202) 596–0226. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Committee was established in the U.S. Department of Agriculture pursuant to section 14008 of the Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law 110–246, 122 Stat. 1651, 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2279). DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Committee works in the interest of the public to ensure socially disadvantaged farmers have equal access to USDA programs. The Committee advises the Secretary on the implementation of section 2501 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990; methods of maximizing the participation of minority farmers and ranchers in U.S. Department of Agriculture programs; and civil rights activities within the Department, as such activities relate to participants in such programs. Dated: September 16, 2020. Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–20819 Filed 9–21–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3412–88–P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Arizona 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 on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) that a teleconference meeting of the Arizona Advisory Committee (Committee) to the Commission will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Arizona Time) Tuesday, September 29, 2020. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to discuss their next project topic. DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Arizona Time. Public Call Information: Dial: 800–367–2403. Conference ID: 6120013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brooke Peery, Designated Federal Officer, (DFO) at bpeery@usccr.gov or by phone at (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: 6120013. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22SEN1.SGM 22SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 184 (Tuesday, September 22, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 59514]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-20819]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement


Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers; Meeting

AGENCY: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of conference call meeting.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the 
rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), that a public teleconference of the 
Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers (ACMF) will be held to discuss 
USDA outreach, technical assistance, and capacity building for and with 
minority farmers; the implementation of the Socially Disadvantaged and 
Veteran Farmer and Rancher Grant Program (2501 Program); and methods of 
maximizing the participation of minority farmers and ranchers in the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture; and to plan mechanisms for best 
providing advice to the Secretary on the issues outlined above.

DATES: The conference call will be held Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 
1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST).
    Public Call-in Information: Conference call-in number: Dial-in 888-
251-2949 or 215-861-0694 Participant Access Code: 4711144#. Please be 
advised that before placing them into the conference call, the operator 
will ask callers to provide their names, their organizational 
affiliations (if any), and email addresses (so that callers may be 
notified of future meetings). Callers can expect to incur charges for 
calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the USDA will not refund 
any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they 
initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free conference call-in 
number.
    Public Comments: Written comments for the Committee's consideration 
may be submitted to email: [email protected]. Written comments must be 
received by October 6, 2020.
    Availability of Materials for the Meeting: General information 
about the ACMF as well as any updates concerning the meeting announced 
in this notice, may be found on the ACMF website at https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/advisory-committee-on-minority-farmers.
    Accessibility: USDA is committed to ensuring that all persons are 
included in our programs and events. If you are a person with a 
disability and require reasonable accommodations to participate in this 
meeting please contact Eston Williams at [email protected] or 
(202) 596-0226.
    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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General information about the 
committee can also be found at https://www.usda.gov/partnerships/advisory-committee-on-minority-farmers. Any member of the public 
wishing to obtain information concerning this public meeting may 
contact Eston Williams, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), at 
[email protected] or at (202) 596-0226.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Committee was established in 
the U.S. Department of Agriculture pursuant to section 14008 of the 
Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law 110-246, 122 Stat. 
1651, 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2279).
    The Committee works in the interest of the public to ensure 
socially disadvantaged farmers have equal access to USDA programs. The 
Committee advises the Secretary on the implementation of section 2501 
of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990; methods 
of maximizing the participation of minority farmers and ranchers in 
U.S. Department of Agriculture programs; and civil rights activities 
within the Department, as such activities relate to participants in 
such programs.

    Dated: September 16, 2020.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-20819 Filed 9-21-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3412-88-P
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