Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans, 19818-19819 [2024-05892]

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Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. [FR Doc. 2024–05798 Filed 3–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Agricultural Advisory Committee Commodity Futures Trading Commission. ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announces that on April 11, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Central Daylight Time), the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC or Committee) will hold an inperson public meeting at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel in Overland Park, KS, with options for the public to attend virtually. At this meeting, the AAC will discuss topics related to the agricultural economy and recent developments in the agricultural derivatives markets. DATES: The meeting will be held on April 11, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Central Daylight Time). 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[FR Doc. 2024–05819 Filed 3–19–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans, Office of the Secretary, Department of Education. ACTION: Announcement of an open meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the agenda for the April 4–5, 2024, open meeting of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans (PAC) and provides information to members of the public about how to attend the meeting and submit written comments related to the work of the PAC. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20MRN1.SGM 20MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 55 / Wednesday, March 20, 2024 / Notices The PAC will meet on April 4, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. E.D.T. and on April 5, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The Laborer’s District Council Training and Learning Center located at 1333 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122. The public may view the meeting virtually or attend inperson. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monique Toussaint, Designated Federal Official, U.S. Department of Education, White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202; telephone: (202) 260–0964, email: monique.toussaint@ ed.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PAC’s Statutory Authority and Function: The PAC is established by Executive Order 14050 (October 19, 2021) and is continued by Executive Order 14109 (September 29, 2023). The PAC is governed by the provisions of 5 U.S.C. chapter 10, which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. The purpose of the PAC is to advise the President, through the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, on all matters pertaining to advancing educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for Black Americans and communities. The PAC shall advise the President in the following areas: (i) what is needed for the development, implementation, and coordination of educational programs and initiatives at the Department and other agencies to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for Black Americans; (ii) how to promote career pathways for indemand jobs for Black students, including registered apprenticeships, internships, fellowships, mentorships, and work-based learning initiatives; (iii) how to increase public awareness of and generate solutions for the educational and training challenges and equity disparities that Black Americans face and the causes of these challenges; and (iv) approaches to establish local and national partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit stakeholders to advance the mission and objectives of Executive Order 14050, consistent with applicable law. Notice of the meeting is required by 5 U.S.C. chapter 10 (Federal Advisory Committees) and is intended to notify the public of its opportunity to attend. Meeting Agenda: On April 4, 2024, the meeting agenda will include welcome remarks; a discussion of the khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:52 Mar 19, 2024 Jkt 262001 PAC’s function and mission; voting on Commission business as needed; panels by subject matter experts on topics that reflect the priorities outlined in the Executive Order; and a group discussion. The public comment period will begin immediately following the conclusion of panel discussions Members of the public should follow the instructions below for submitting written comment and providing oral comment at the meeting. On April 5, 2024, the meeting agenda will include working group updates and presentations. Access to the Meeting: An RSVP is required in order to attend the meeting in-person and/or virtually. Please RSVP at https://sites.ed.gov/whblackinitiative/ our-commission/. RSVPs for both meeting days must be received by 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on March 31, 2024. Members of the public that RSVP will get information on how to attend the meeting virtually or in-person as indicated on their registration. Submission of written comments: The public may submit written comments pertaining to the work of the PAC no later than 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on March 31, 2024. Members of the public who submit written comments prior to the deadline may read their comments during the public comment segment of the meeting on April 4, 2024. Written comments must be submitted via the registration site or to the whblackinitiative@ed.gov mailbox and include in the subject line ‘‘PAC Public Comment.’’ The email must include the name(s), title, organization/affiliation, mailing address, email address, and telephone number, of the person(s) making the comment. Comments should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document or in a medium compatible with Microsoft Word (not a PDF file) that is attached to an electronic mail message (email) or provided in the body of an email message. Please do not send material directly to the PAC members. Access to Records of the Meeting: The Department will post the official report of the meeting on the Initiative’s website no later than 90 days after the meeting. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009, the public may also inspect the meeting materials and other PAC records at 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC, by emailing whblackinitiative@ed.gov to schedule an appointment. Reasonable Accommodations: The meeting sites are accessible to individuals with disabilities. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 20, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19818-19819]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05892]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, 
Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans

AGENCY: White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, 
Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans, Office of the 
Secretary, Department of Education.

ACTION: Announcement of an open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the agenda for the April 4-5, 2024, 
open meeting of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing 
Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black 
Americans (PAC) and provides information to members of the public about 
how to attend the meeting and submit written comments related to the 
work of the PAC.

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DATES: The PAC will meet on April 4, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
E.D.T. and on April 5, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Laborer's District Council Training and Learning Center 
located at 1333 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19122. The public may 
view the meeting virtually or attend in-person.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monique Toussaint, Designated Federal 
Official, U.S. Department of Education, White House Initiative on 
Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for 
Black Americans, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202; 
telephone: (202) 260-0964, email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    PAC's Statutory Authority and Function: The PAC is established by 
Executive Order 14050 (October 19, 2021) and is continued by Executive 
Order 14109 (September 29, 2023). The PAC is governed by the provisions 
of 5 U.S.C. chapter 10, which sets forth standards for the formation 
and use of advisory committees. The purpose of the PAC is to advise the 
President, through the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, 
on all matters pertaining to advancing educational equity, excellence, 
and economic opportunity for Black Americans and communities.
    The PAC shall advise the President in the following areas: (i) what 
is needed for the development, implementation, and coordination of 
educational programs and initiatives at the Department and other 
agencies to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for Black 
Americans; (ii) how to promote career pathways for in-demand jobs for 
Black students, including registered apprenticeships, internships, 
fellowships, mentorships, and work-based learning initiatives; (iii) 
how to increase public awareness of and generate solutions for the 
educational and training challenges and equity disparities that Black 
Americans face and the causes of these challenges; and (iv) approaches 
to establish local and national partnerships with public, private, 
philanthropic, and nonprofit stakeholders to advance the mission and 
objectives of Executive Order 14050, consistent with applicable law. 
Notice of the meeting is required by 5 U.S.C. chapter 10 (Federal 
Advisory Committees) and is intended to notify the public of its 
opportunity to attend.
    Meeting Agenda: On April 4, 2024, the meeting agenda will include 
welcome remarks; a discussion of the PAC's function and mission; voting 
on Commission business as needed; panels by subject matter experts on 
topics that reflect the priorities outlined in the Executive Order; and 
a group discussion. The public comment period will begin immediately 
following the conclusion of panel discussions Members of the public 
should follow the instructions below for submitting written comment and 
providing oral comment at the meeting. On April 5, 2024, the meeting 
agenda will include working group updates and presentations.
    Access to the Meeting: An RSVP is required in order to attend the 
meeting in-person and/or virtually. Please RSVP at https://sites.ed.gov/whblackinitiative/our-commission/. RSVPs for both meeting 
days must be received by 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on March 31, 2024. Members of 
the public that RSVP will get information on how to attend the meeting 
virtually or in-person as indicated on their registration.
    Submission of written comments: The public may submit written 
comments pertaining to the work of the PAC no later than 5:00 p.m. 
E.D.T. on March 31, 2024. Members of the public who submit written 
comments prior to the deadline may read their comments during the 
public comment segment of the meeting on April 4, 2024. Written 
comments must be submitted via the registration site or to the 
[email protected] mailbox and include in the subject line ``PAC 
Public Comment.'' The email must include the name(s), title, 
organization/affiliation, mailing address, email address, and telephone 
number, of the person(s) making the comment. Comments should be 
submitted as a Microsoft Word document or in a medium compatible with 
Microsoft Word (not a PDF file) that is attached to an electronic mail 
message (email) or provided in the body of an email message. Please do 
not send material directly to the PAC members.
    Access to Records of the Meeting: The Department will post the 
official report of the meeting on the Initiative's website no later 
than 90 days after the meeting. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009, the public 
may also inspect the meeting materials and other PAC records at 400 
Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC, by emailing 
[email protected] to schedule an appointment.
    Reasonable Accommodations: The meeting sites are accessible to 
individuals with disabilities. If you will need an auxiliary aid or 
service to participate in the meeting (e.g., interpreting service, 
assistive listening device, or materials in an alternate format), 
notify the contact person listed in this notice at least one week 
before the meeting date. Although we will attempt to meet a request 
received after that date, we may not be able to make available the 
requested auxiliary aid or service because of insufficient time to 
arrange it.
    Electronic Access to this Document: The official version of this 
document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free 
internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the 
Code of Federal Regulations is available via the Federal Digital System 
at: www.gpo.gov/fdsys. At this site you can view this document, as well 
as all other documents of this Department published in the Federal 
Register, in text or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). To use PDF, 
you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available free at the 
site.
    You may also access documents of the Department published in the 
Federal Register by using the article search feature at: 
www.federalregister.gov. Specifically, through the advanced search 
feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published 
by the Department.
    Authority: Presidential Executive Order 14050.

Alexis Barrett,
Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-05892 Filed 3-19-24; 8:45 am]
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