Notice of Public Meeting of the Connecticut Advisory Committee, 15201-15202 [2022-05614]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 52 / Thursday, March 17, 2022 / Notices how? What role, if any, does financing or financial markets play in any of the issues addressed above? Please provide examples for concerns raised. and providing farmers access to improved varieties, and quality, affordable seeds? What about for other agricultural inputs? Information Resources (17) Do you believe farmers, breeders and other stakeholders have appropriate access to information, education, and support services around seeds and other agricultural inputs, including information on IP protection and IPrelated risks covering seeds they buy and the varietal identity of those seeds? If not, what are the most effective means for improving access to such information? What about other agricultural inputs? (18) Do farmers, breeders, and other stakeholders have access to adequate information on new applications for plant IP, prior to the award of plant patents, plant variety protection certificates or utility patents to the applicants? Are there improvements that could be made to information accessibility for applications prior to the granting of IP protection? What about for other agricultural inputs? (19) Please comment on any concerns or challenges related to data—e.g., collection, privacy, accessibility, control, market power, or any other aspect—as it affects competition in seeds or other agricultural inputs. To what extent does the expanded application of site-specific crop management using data from sensors, climate readings, or mechanical systems in agriculture impact competition and farmers’ access to seeds and other inputs? What mechanisms would safeguard a farmer’s control of data and enhance competition and fair access, while appropriately promoting the effective use of new technologies and data analytics? Are there relevant changes to the IP system that would facilitate innovation, competition, and fair access to data? Please comment on any benefits and opportunities for farmers relating to data and consolidation, as appropriate. Policy, Programs, and Solutions (22) Please comment on the strengths, weaknesses, effectiveness, and gaps in current USDA policies and programs to facilitate access to affordable seeds and other agricultural inputs for farmers, plant breeders, ranchers, and other stakeholders. Are information services, grow out services, and access to seed varietals that are not subject to IP protections sufficiently available? Do farmers, plant breeders, ranchers, and other stakeholders have sufficient voice within relevant agency decision-making, and if not, how could it be improved? How could labeling practices be improved? Please suggest actionable steps that USDA could take to help address any identified concerns. (23) How could the IP system be improved to address any concerns highlighted? (24) How could Federal or state antitrust enforcement better address any concerns highlighted? (25) What other policy changes, tools, investments, or programs could USDA or other agencies deploy to enhance the competitiveness of seeds and other agricultural input markets in relation to any of the concerns highlighted by your responses to the aforementioned questions? Additional Matters (20) Please share any information relevant to regional needs, tribal and underserved communities, climate concerns, and product-specific matters, such as organic seeds, in relation to any of the concerns raised above. (21) Please comment on any international policy or risk implications related to any of the above matters. 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If a public hearing is held in support of this supply chain assessment, a separate Federal Register notice will be published providing the date and information about the hearing. Melissa R. Bailey, Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. 2022–05667 Filed 3–16–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Connecticut Advisory Committee Commission on Civil Rights. Announcement of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 the Connecticut Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a fourth briefing via web conference or phone call on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. (ET). The purpose of the web conference is for project planning. 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Individuals who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing. may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–877–8339 and providing the Service with the call-in number found through registering at the web links provided for these meeting. 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 emailed to Barbara de La Viez at ero@usccr.gov. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at (202) 539–8246. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing as they become available at www.facadatabase.gov. 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 Regional Programs Unit at the above phone number or email address. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. (ET) 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 the Delaware State Advisory Committee to the Commission will hold six, two-hour virtual panel briefings to discuss the COVID–19 medical disparities—testing, infections, treatment, vaccinations and other factors—experienced by people of color in Delaware and the social determinants for such disparities. The six virtual panel presentations are all titled, COVID–19 Medical Disparities and the Social Determinants for those Disparities that Affect People of Color in Delaware. 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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 52 (Thursday, March 17, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15201-15202]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-05614]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Public Meeting of the Connecticut 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 the 
Connecticut Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 
will hold a fourth briefing via web conference or phone call on 
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. (ET). The purpose of the web 
conference is for project planning.

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DATES: March 30, 2022, Wednesday, at 12:00 p.m. (ET):

Join by web conference: WebEx link: https://tinyurl.com/u2t5xbas; 
password, if needed: USCCR-CT
Join by phone only, dial: 1-800-360-9505; Access Code: 2761 876 7626#

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Delaviez at [email protected] or 
by phone at 202-539-8246.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is available to the public 
through the WebEx link and/or phone number/access code above. If 
joining only via phone, callers can expect to incur charges for calls 
they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund 
any incurred charges. Individuals who are deaf, deafblind and hard of 
hearing. may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal 
Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 and providing the Service with the 
call-in number found through registering at the web links provided for 
these meeting.
    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 emailed to Barbara de La Viez at [email protected]. Persons who 
desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at 
(202) 539-8246. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will 
be available for public viewing as they become available at 
www.facadatabase.gov. 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 Regional Programs Unit at the above phone number or 
email address.

Agenda

Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. (ET)

I. Welcome and Roll Call
II. Project Planning
III. Public Comment
IV. Next Steps
V. Adjournment

    Dated: March 11, 2022.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2022-05614 Filed 3-16-22; 8:45 am]
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