Meeting of the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, 18702-18703 [2024-05392]

Download as PDF 18702 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 51 / Thursday, March 14, 2024 / Notices The closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel will be held at 290 Broadway—Foley Square, New York, NY 10007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robin B. Lawhorn, 400 West Bay Street, Suite 252, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Telephone (904) 661–3198 (not a tollfree number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1009, that a closed meeting of the Art Advisory Panel will be held at 290 Broadway— Foley Square, New York, NY 10007. The agenda will consist of the review and evaluation of the acceptability of fair market value appraisals of works of art involved in Federal income, estate, or gift tax returns. This will involve the discussion of material in individual tax returns made confidential by the provisions of 26 U.S.C. 6103. A determination as required by section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act has been made that this meeting is concerned with matters listed in sections 552b(c)(3), (4), (6), and (7), of the Government in the Sunshine Act, and that the meeting will not be open to the public. ADDRESSES: Andrew J. Keyso, Jr., Chief, Independent Office of Appeals. [FR Doc. 2024–05410 Filed 3–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Meeting of the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity Department of the Treasury. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of the Treasury is hosting its Fiscal Year 2024 Spring meeting of the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity (‘‘TACRE’’ or ‘‘Committee’’). The Committee is composed of 24 members who will provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Department of the Treasury on matters relating to the advancement of racial equity. This notification provides the date, time, and location of the first meeting and the process for participating and providing comments. DATES: April 18, 2024, at 1–5 p.m. eastern time. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Snider Page, Designated Federal Official, Department of the Treasury, by emailing TACRE@Treasury.gov or by calling (202) 622–0341 (this is not a tollfree number). For persons who are deaf, ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Mar 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 hard of hearing, have a speech disability or difficulty speaking may dial 7–1–1 to access telecommunications relay services. Check: https://home.treasury.gov/ about/offices/equity-hub/TACRE for any updates to the April 18, 2024 meeting. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), the Department has established the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity. The Department has determined that establishing this Committee was necessary and in the public interest to carry out the provisions of Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Throughout the Federal Government. Background Objectives and Duties The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and recommendations to Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo on efforts to advance racial equity in the economy and address acute disparities for communities of color. The Committee will identify, monitor, and review aspects of the domestic economy that have directly and indirectly resulted in unfavorable conditions for communities of color. The Committee plans to address topics including but not limited to: financial inclusion, access to capital, housing stability, federal supplier diversity, and economic development. The duties of the Committee shall be solely advisory and shall extend only to the submission of advice and recommendations to the Offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, which shall be non-binding to the Department. No determination of fact or policy shall be made by the Committee. First Periodic Meeting: In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the FACA and implementing regulations at 41 CFR 102–3.150, Snider Page, the Designated Federal Officer of TACRE, has ordered publication of this notice to inform the public that the TACRE will convene its FY 2024 Spring meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 1 p.m.–5 p.m. eastern time, at Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19107. The agenda for the meeting includes opening remarks from the Treasury Deputy Secretary and TACRE Chair and Vice-Chair; remarks from local community members; an overview of the work conducted by the TACRE subcommittees since the December 7, 2023 TACRE meeting; a possible vote on PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 recommendations to make to the Department; and possible discussion, of any comments received from the public. Meeting information and topics are subject to change. Process for Submitting Public Comments: Members of the public wishing to comment on the business of the TACRE are invited to submit written comments by emailing TACRE@ Treasury.gov. Comments are requested no later than 15 calendar days before the public meeting to be considered by the Committee. In general, the Department will post all comments received on its website https://home.treasury.gov/about/offices/ equity-hub/TACRE without change, including any business or personal information provided such as names, addresses, email addresses, or telephone numbers. The Department will also make these comments available for public inspection and copying in the Department of the Treasury’s Library, 720 Madison Place NW, Room 1020, Washington, DC 20220, on official business days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time. You can make an appointment to inspect statements by telephoning (202) 622– 2000. All statements received, including attachments and other supporting materials, are part of the public record and subject to public disclosure. You should submit only information that you wish to make available publicly. Process for Attending In-Person: Philadelphia City Hall is a secure facility, that requires all visitors to show a government ID and go through a security screening to enter the building. Please register for the Public Meeting by visiting: https://events.treasury.gov/s/ event-template/a2m3d0000005T79AAE. The registration process will require submission of personally identifiable information, such as, full name, title, organization you are affiliated with, email address, and phone number. Due to the limited size of the meeting room, public attendance will be limited to the first 15 people that complete the registration process. Members of the public will need to bring a government issued identification that matches the information provided during the registration process and present that to Security, for entry into the building. Please plan on arriving 20–30 minutes prior to the meeting to allow time for security. If you require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Departmental Offices Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator at ReasonableAccommodationRequests@ treasury.gov. If requesting a sign language interpreter, please make sure your request to the Reasonable E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 51 / Thursday, March 14, 2024 / Notices Accommodations Coordinator is made at least five (5) days prior to the event if possible. Dated: March 8, 2024. Snider Page, Director, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity, and Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–05392 Filed 3–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–AK–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for membership of the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity. AGENCY: The Treasury Department is soliciting nominations for membership on the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity (TACRE). The TACRE is composed of up to 15 members who will provide information, advice and recommendations to the Department of the Treasury on matters relating to the advancement of racial equity. This notice provides expectations for Committee members and announces the process for applying for membership on the Committee. DATES: Applications are due on or before April 20, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rhianna Rogers, Chief Diversity, Equity, inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Officer, Department of Treasury, by emailing Equity@Treasury.gov or by calling (202) 622–3644 (this is not a tollfree number). For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, have a speech disability or difficulty speaking may dial 7–1–1 to access telecommunications relay services. SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq., as amended), the Department of the Treasury (‘‘Department’’) established the TACRE in order to carry out the provisions of Executive Order 13985, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Throughout the Federal Government. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Committee Membership In order to achieve a fairly balanced membership, the Committee shall include representatives from a wide range of views, such as the Federal Government, financial services industry, state regulatory authorities, consumer or public advocacy organizations, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:47 Mar 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 community-based groups, academia, philanthropic organizations, as well as others focused on the advancement of equity priorities within the United States. Membership balance will not be static and may change, depending on the work of the Committee. Upon renewal, the number of Committee members shall not exceed fifteen. The Committee shall meet at such intervals as are necessary to carry out its duties. It is estimated that the Committee will generally meet two times per year, virtually or in person. Generally, Committee meetings are open to the public. Background Objectives and Duties The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the Department of the Treasury to assist the Offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary in carrying out their duties and authorities towards advancing racial equity and addressing acute disparities for communities of color who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality. While the focus of TACRE is to advance racial equity, the Committee’s activities emphasize the intersection of economic status with other factors such as age, disability, veteran status, gender and gender identity, geography, health status and disability, religious background, and sexual orientation. The Committee will provide an opportunity for experts to offer their advice and recommendations to the Office of the Secretary on a regular basis on aspects of the domestic economy that have directly and indirectly resulted in unfavorable conditions for Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color. The Committee’s recommendations will address a set of strategic questions provided by Treasury, and other relevant matters as the Committee deems appropriate. Topics to be addressed by the Committee may include, but are not limited to, economic mobility, community resilience, data disaggregation, financial inclusion, capital access, housing stability, federal government supplier diversity, and economic development. The duties of the Committee shall be solely advisory and shall extend only to the submission of advice and recommendations to the Offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, which shall be non-binding to the Department. No determination of fact or policy shall PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 18703 be made by the Committee. Membership appointments are for a duration of two or three years. Members will not receive compensation, other than reimbursement for travel, if required. Application Process for Advisory Committee Appointment Applicants are required to submit the following documents specifically referencing the objectives and duties outlined above: • A one (1) page cover letter detailing their qualifications and areas of expertise as they relate to the key issues before the committee; and • A two (2) page resume/curriculum vitae, which should clearly highlight relevant experience that addresses the focus areas of TACRE. Nominations may be submitted by the candidate themselves or by the person/ organization recommending the candidate. Some members of the Committee may be required to adhere to the conflict-ofinterest rules applicable to Special Government Employees, as such employees are defined in 18 U.S.C. 202(a). These rules include relevant provisions in 18 U.S.C. related to criminal activity, Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR part 2635), and Executive Order 12674 (as modified by Executive Order 12731). In accordance with Department of Treasury Directive 21–03, a clearance process includes fingerprints, tax checks, and a Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal check. Applicants must state in their application that they agree to submit to these preappointment checks. The application period for interested candidates will extend to the date outlined above. Applications should be submitted in sufficient time to be received by the close of business on the closing date and should be sent to Equity@treasury.gov. If you require reasonable accommodation to submit your application, please contact the Departmental Offices Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator at ReasonableAccommodationRequests@ treasury.gov. Please make sure your request to the Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator is made at least five (5) days prior to the close of the application period, if possible. Dated: March 10, 2024. Snider Page, Director, Office of Civil Rights and EEO and Designated Federal Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 51 (Thursday, March 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18702-18703]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05392]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY


Meeting of the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity

AGENCY: Department of the Treasury.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury is hosting its Fiscal Year 2024 
Spring meeting of the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity 
(``TACRE'' or ``Committee''). The Committee is composed of 24 members 
who will provide information, advice, and recommendations to the 
Department of the Treasury on matters relating to the advancement of 
racial equity. This notification provides the date, time, and location 
of the first meeting and the process for participating and providing 
comments.

DATES: April 18, 2024, at 1-5 p.m. eastern time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Snider Page, Designated Federal 
Official, Department of the Treasury, by emailing [email protected] or 
by calling (202) 622-0341 (this is not a toll-free number). For persons 
who are deaf, hard of hearing, have a speech disability or difficulty 
speaking may dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
    Check: https://home.treasury.gov/about/offices/equity-hub/TACRE for 
any updates to the April 18, 2024 meeting.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), the Department has established the 
Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity. The Department has 
determined that establishing this Committee was necessary and in the 
public interest to carry out the provisions of Executive Order 13985, 
Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities 
Throughout the Federal Government.

Background

Objectives and Duties

    The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and 
recommendations to Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Deputy 
Secretary Wally Adeyemo on efforts to advance racial equity in the 
economy and address acute disparities for communities of color. The 
Committee will identify, monitor, and review aspects of the domestic 
economy that have directly and indirectly resulted in unfavorable 
conditions for communities of color. The Committee plans to address 
topics including but not limited to: financial inclusion, access to 
capital, housing stability, federal supplier diversity, and economic 
development. The duties of the Committee shall be solely advisory and 
shall extend only to the submission of advice and recommendations to 
the Offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary, which shall be non-
binding to the Department. No determination of fact or policy shall be 
made by the Committee.
    First Periodic Meeting: In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the 
FACA and implementing regulations at 41 CFR 102-3.150, Snider Page, the 
Designated Federal Officer of TACRE, has ordered publication of this 
notice to inform the public that the TACRE will convene its FY 2024 
Spring meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. eastern 
time, at Philadelphia City Hall, 1400 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 
Philadelphia, PA 19107.
    The agenda for the meeting includes opening remarks from the 
Treasury Deputy Secretary and TACRE Chair and Vice-Chair; remarks from 
local community members; an overview of the work conducted by the TACRE 
subcommittees since the December 7, 2023 TACRE meeting; a possible vote 
on recommendations to make to the Department; and possible discussion, 
of any comments received from the public. Meeting information and 
topics are subject to change.
    Process for Submitting Public Comments: Members of the public 
wishing to comment on the business of the TACRE are invited to submit 
written comments by emailing [email protected]. Comments are requested 
no later than 15 calendar days before the public meeting to be 
considered by the Committee.
    In general, the Department will post all comments received on its 
website https://home.treasury.gov/about/offices/equity-hub/TACRE 
without change, including any business or personal information provided 
such as names, addresses, email addresses, or telephone numbers. The 
Department will also make these comments available for public 
inspection and copying in the Department of the Treasury's Library, 720 
Madison Place NW, Room 1020, Washington, DC 20220, on official business 
days between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time. You can make 
an appointment to inspect statements by telephoning (202) 622-2000. All 
statements received, including attachments and other supporting 
materials, are part of the public record and subject to public 
disclosure. You should submit only information that you wish to make 
available publicly.
    Process for Attending In-Person: Philadelphia City Hall is a secure 
facility, that requires all visitors to show a government ID and go 
through a security screening to enter the building. Please register for 
the Public Meeting by visiting: https://events.treasury.gov/s/event-template/a2m3d0000005T79AAE. The registration process will require 
submission of personally identifiable information, such as, full name, 
title, organization you are affiliated with, email address, and phone 
number.
    Due to the limited size of the meeting room, public attendance will 
be limited to the first 15 people that complete the registration 
process. Members of the public will need to bring a government issued 
identification that matches the information provided during the 
registration process and present that to Security, for entry into the 
building. Please plan on arriving 20-30 minutes prior to the meeting to 
allow time for security. If you require reasonable accommodation, 
please contact the Departmental Offices Reasonable Accommodations 
Coordinator at [email protected]. If 
requesting a sign language interpreter, please make sure your request 
to the Reasonable

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Accommodations Coordinator is made at least five (5) days prior to the 
event if possible.

    Dated: March 8, 2024.
Snider Page,
Director, Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity, and 
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-05392 Filed 3-13-24; 8:45 am]
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