80 FR 76264 - Notice of Public Meeting of the Kansas Advisory Committee to Hear Testimony Regarding Civil Rights and Voting Requirements in the State

COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 235 (December 8, 2015)

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FR Document		2015-30858

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 that the Kansas Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. CST for the purpose of hearing testimony regard the civil rights impact of the State's 2013 Secure and Fair Elections (S.A.F.E.) Act. The meeting will take place on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, located at 1515 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66604. This meeting is free and open to the public. Parking will available at the event free of charge. Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations should contact the Midwest Regional Office a minimum of ten days prior to the meeting to request appropriate arrangements. Of concern to the Committee is the potential for voter identification and proof of citizenship requirements as outlined in the S.A.F.E. Act to prevent citizens from exercising their right to vote-- in particular that these requirements may result in a disparate impact on the basis of race, color, age, religion, or disability. Members of the public are invited and welcomed to make statements during the open forum period beginning at 4:30 p.m. In addition, members of the public may submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days after the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Regional Programs Unit, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (312) 353-8324, or emailed to Administrative Assistant, Corrine Sanders 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 prior to and after the meeting at https:// database.faca.gov/committee/meetings.aspx?cid=249 and clicking 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 Commission's Web site, http://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address. Agenda: <bullet> Opening Remarks and Introductions (9:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.) <bullet> Panel 1: Academic (9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.) <bullet> Panel 2: Community (10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) <bullet> Break (12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.) <bullet> Panel 3: Voting Officials (1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.) <bullet> Panel 4: Elected Officials (3:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.) <bullet> Open Forum (4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.) <bullet> Closing Remarks (5:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.)

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 235 (Tuesday, December 8, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 235 (Tuesday, December 8, 2015)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-30858]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Public Meeting of the Kansas Advisory Committee to Hear 
Testimony Regarding Civil Rights and Voting Requirements in the State

AGENCY:  U.S. 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 that the Kansas 
Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Thursday, January 
28, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. CST for the purpose of hearing 
testimony regard the civil rights impact of the State's 2013 Secure and 
Fair Elections (S.A.F.E.) Act.
    The meeting will take place on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 9:00 
a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, 
located at 1515 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66604. This meeting is 
free and open to the public. Parking will available at the event free 
of charge. Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable 
accommodations should contact the Midwest Regional Office a minimum of 
ten days prior to the meeting to request appropriate arrangements.
    Of concern to the Committee is the potential for voter 
identification and proof of citizenship requirements as outlined in the 
S.A.F.E. Act to prevent citizens from exercising their right to vote--
in particular that these requirements may result in a disparate impact 
on the basis of race, color, age, religion, or disability.
    Members of the public are invited and welcomed to make statements 
during the open forum period beginning at 4:30 p.m. In addition, 
members of the public may submit written comments; the comments must be 
received in the regional office within 30 days after the meeting. 
Written comments may be mailed to the Regional Programs Unit, U.S. 
Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 
60615. They may also be faxed to the Commission at (312) 353-8324, or 
emailed to Administrative Assistant, Corrine Sanders 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 prior to and after the meeting at https://database.faca.gov/committee/meetings.aspx?cid=249 and clicking 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 Commission's Web site, http://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the 
Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address.
    Agenda:
 Opening Remarks and Introductions (9:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.)
     Panel 1: Academic (9:15 a.m.-10:30 a.m.)
     Panel 2: Community (10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
 Break (12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.)
     Panel 3: Voting Officials (1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.)
     Panel 4: Elected Officials (3:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.)
     Open Forum (4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.)
 Closing Remarks (5:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.)

DATES:  The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2015, from 
9:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CST.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at 312-353-
8311 or [email protected]

    Dated December 3, 2015.
David Mussatt,
Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
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Frame.’’ The List Sampling Frame is a 3226, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., clarity of the information to be
database of names and addresses, with Washington, DC 20250–3225, collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
control data, that contains the Telephone (202) 720–9815, Email burden of the collection of information
components values from which these lori.hood@wdc.usda.gov. on those who are to respond, including
samples can be drawn. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: through the use of appropriate
Need and Use of the Information: The Title: Intermediary Relending automated, electronic, mechanical, or
List Sampling Frame Surveys are used Program. other technological collection
to develop and maintain a complete list OMB Number: 0570–0021. techniques or other forms of information
of possible farm operations. Data from Expiration Date of Approval: April 30, technology. Comments may be sent to
criteria surveys are used to provide 2016. Brigitte Sumter, Regulations and
control data for new records on the list Type of Request: Extension of Paperwork Management Branch,
sampling frame. This information is currently approved collection Support Services Division, U.S.
utilized to define the size of operation, information. Department of Agriculture, Rural
define sample populations and establish Abstract: The regulations contain Development, 1400 Independence
eligibility for the Census of Agriculture. various requirements for information Avenue SW., STOP 0742, 1400
New names and addresses of potential from the intermediaries, and some Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
farms are obtained on a regular basis requirements may cause the DC 20250. All responses to this notice
from growers association, other intermediary to seek information from will be summarized and included in the
government agencies and various ultimate recipients. The information request for OMB approval. All
outside sources. The goal is to produce requested is necessary for RBS to be able comments will also become a matter of
for each State a relatively complete, to process applications in a responsible public record.
current, and unduplicated list of names manner, make prudent credit and
for statistical sampling for agricultural program decisions, and effectively Nondiscrimination Statement
operation surveys and the Census of monitor the intermediaries’ activities to The U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agriculture. This information is used to protect the Government’s financial (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all
develop efficient sample designs, which interest and ensure that funds obtained its programs and activities on the basis
allows NASS the ability to draw from the Government are used of race, color, national origin, age,
reduced sample sizes from the originally appropriately. It includes information to disability, and, where applicable, sex,
large universe populations. identify the intermediary; describe the marital status, familial status, parental
Description of Respondents: Farms. intermediary’s experience and expertise; status, religion, sexual orientation,
Number of Respondents: 164,000. describe how the intermediary will genetic information, political beliefs,
Frequency of Responses: Reporting: operate its revolving loan fund; provide reprisal, or because all or part of an
On occasion. for debt instruments, loan agreements, individual’s income is derived from any
Total Burden Hours: 40,219. and security; and other material public assistance program. (Not all
Charlene Parker, necessary for prudent credit decisions prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Departmental Information Collection
and reasonable program monitoring. Persons with disabilities who require
Clearance Officer. Estimate of Burden: Public reporting alternative means for communication of
burden for this collection of information program information (Braille, large
[FR Doc. 2015–30876 Filed 12–7–15; 8:45 am]
is estimated to average 9.25 hours per print, audiotape, etc.) should contact
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response. USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720–
Respondents: Non-profit corporations, 2600 (voice and TDD).
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE public agencies, Indian tribes and To file a complaint of discrimination
cooperatives. write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil
Rural Business-Cooperative Service Estimated Number of Respondents: Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue
80. SW., Washington, DC 20250–9410, or
Notice of Request for Extension of a Estimated Number of Responses per call (800) 795–3272 (voice) or (202)
Currently Approved Information Respondent: 15. 720–6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal
Collection Estimated Number of Responses: opportunity provider, employer, and
1,219. lender.
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Estimated Total Annual Burden on
Service, USDA. Respondents: 8,406 hours. Dated: November 24, 2015.
ACTION: Proposed collection; comments Copies of this information collection Samuel H. Rikkers,
requested. can be obtained from Brigitte Sumter, Acting Administrator, Rural Business-
Regulations and Paperwork Cooperative Service.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the Management Branch, Support Services [FR Doc. 2015–30834 Filed 12–7–15; 8:45 am]
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this Division at (202) 692–0042. BILLING CODE 3410–XY–P
notice announces the Rural Business-
Cooperative Service’s (RBS) intention to Comments
request an extension of a currently Comments are invited on (a) whether
approved information collection in the proposed collection of information COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
support of the Intermediary Relending is necessary for the proper performance
Program (IRP). of the functions of RBS, including Notice of Public Meeting of the Kansas
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DATES: Comments on this notice must be whether the information will have
received by February 8, 2016, to be practical utility; (b) the accuracy of Testimony Regarding Civil Rights and
assured of consideration. RBS’s estimate of the burden of the Voting Requirements in the State
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lori proposed collection of information AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil
Hood, Specialty Programs Division, including the validity of the Rights.
Rural Business-Cooperative Service, methodology and assumptions used; (c)
ACTION: Announcement of meeting.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, Regional Programs Unit at the above Department of Commerce published a
pursuant to the provisions of the rules email or street address. notice in the Federal Register, entitled
and regulations of the U.S. Commission Agenda: ‘‘Notice of Proposed Amendment to
on Civil Rights (Commission) and the • Opening Remarks and Introductions COMMERCE/ITA–1, Individuals
Federal Advisory Committee Act that (9:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m.) Identified in Export Transactions,’’
the Kansas Advisory Committee • Panel 1: Academic (9:15 a.m.–10:30 requesting comments on proposed
(Committee) will hold a meeting on a.m.) amendments to the system of records,
Thursday, January 28, 2015, from 9:00 • Panel 2: Community (10:45 a.m.– which included renaming the system to
a.m. to 5:15 p.m. CST for the purpose 12:00 p.m.) ‘‘COMMERCE/BIS–1, Individuals
of hearing testimony regard the civil • Break (12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.) Identified in Export Transactions and
rights impact of the State’s 2013 Secure • Panel 3: Voting Officials (1:30 p.m.– Other Matters Subject to BIS
and Fair Elections (S.A.F.E.) Act. 2:45 p.m.) Jurisdiction.’’ The October 21, 2015,
The meeting will take place on • Panel 4: Elected Officials (3:00 notice stated that the amended system
Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 9:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m.) of records will become effective on the
a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at the Topeka and • Open Forum (4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.) date of publication of a subsequent
Shawnee County Public Library, located • Closing Remarks (5:00 p.m.–5:15 notice, unless comments are received.
at 1515 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, p.m.) No comments were received in response
Kansas 66604. This meeting is free and DATES: The meeting will be held on to the request for comments.
open to the public. Parking will Thursday, January 28, 2015, from 9:15 Accordingly, by this notice, the
available at the event free of charge. a.m.–5:00 p.m. CST. Department of Commerce is adopting
Individuals with disabilities requiring the proposed changes to the system as
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
reasonable accommodations should final without changes effective
contact the Midwest Regional Office a Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at 312–353– December 8, 2015.
minimum of ten days prior to the 8311 or mwojnaroski@usccr.gov
Dated: December 2, 2015.
meeting to request appropriate Dated December 3, 2015.
Michael J. Toland,
arrangements. David Mussatt,
Department of Commerce, Freedom of
Of concern to the Committee is the Chief, Regional Programs Unit. Information and Privacy Act Officer.
potential for voter identification and [FR Doc. 2015–30858 Filed 12–7–15; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2015–30860 Filed 12–7–15; 8:45 am]
proof of citizenship requirements as BILLING CODE 6335–01–P BILLING CODE 3510–33–P
outlined in the S.A.F.E. Act to prevent
citizens from exercising their right to
vote—in particular that these DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
requirements may result in a disparate
impact on the basis of race, color, age, [Docket No. 150903817–5999–02] International Trade Administration
religion, or disability.
Members of the public are invited and Privacy Act of 1974, Amended System
of Records [C–533–868]
welcomed to make statements during
the open forum period beginning at 4:30 AGENCY: Bureau of Industry and Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe From
p.m. In addition, members of the public Security, U.S. Department of Commerce. India: Postponement of Preliminary
may submit written comments; the Determination of Countervailing Duty
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Amendment
comments must be received in the Investigation
to Privacy Act System of Records:
regional office within 30 days after the
COMMERCE/ITA–1, Individuals AGENCY: Enforcement and Compliance,
meeting. Written comments may be
Identified in Export Transactions. International Trade Administration,
mailed to the Regional Programs Unit,
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Department of Commerce.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL publishes this notice to announce the DATES: Effective Date: December 8, 2015.
60615. They may also be faxed to the effective date of a Privacy Act System of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Commission at (312) 353-8324, or Records notice entitled Notice of Mandy Mallott, AD/CVD Operations,
emailed to Administrative Assistant, Proposed Amendment to COMMERCE/ Office III, Enforcement and Compliance,
Corrine Sanders at csanders@usccr.gov. ITA–1, Individuals Identified in Export International Trade Administration,
Persons who desire additional Transactions. U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th
information may contact the Regional Street and Constitution Avenue NW.,
DATES: The system of records becomes
Programs Unit at (312) 353-8311. Washington, DC 20230; telephone: (202)
effective on December 8, 2015.
Records and documents discussed 482–6430.
ADDRESSES: For a copy of the system of
during the meeting will be available for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
public viewing prior to and after the records please mail requests to the:
meeting at https://database.faca.gov/ Privacy Officer, Bureau of Industry and Background
committee/meetings.aspx?cid=249 and Security, Department of Commerce,
1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room On October 20, 2015, the Department
clicking on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and of Commerce (‘‘Department’’) initiated a
‘‘Documents’’ links. Records generated 6622, Washington, DC 20230.
countervailing duty investigation on
from this meeting may also be inspected FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
welded stainless pressure pipe from
Chief Financial Officer and Director of
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and reproduced at the Regional India.1 Currently the preliminary
Programs Unit, as they become Administration, Bureau of Industry and
determination of this investigation is
available, both before and after the Security, Department of Commerce,
due no later than December 24, 2015.
meeting. Persons interested in the work 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room
of this Committee are directed to the 6622, Washington, DC 20230. 1 See Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from India:
Commission’s Web site, http:// SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Initiation of Countervailing Duty Investigation, 80
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Dates		The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2015, from 9:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CST.
Contact		Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at 312-353- 8311 or [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 76264