80 FR 76655 - Notice of Public Meeting of the Indiana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights To Hear Testimony Regarding Civil Rights Concerns Relating to School Disciplinary Policies and Their Potential Impact on Disparities in Juvenile Incarceration in Indiana
COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 237 (December 10, 2015)
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 237 (December 10, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-31137 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 237 (Thursday, December 10, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 76655-76656] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-31137] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS Notice of Public Meeting of the Indiana Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights To Hear Testimony Regarding Civil Rights Concerns Relating to School Disciplinary Policies and Their Potential Impact on Disparities in Juvenile Incarceration in Indiana AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. ACTION: Announcement of meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission [[Page 76656]] on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Indiana Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. EST for the purpose of hearing testimony regarding civil rights concerns relating to school discipline and juvenile incarceration in Indiana. This meeting will take place via web conference and is open to the public. The audio portion of the meeting is available toll-free at: 888-417-8533, conference ID: 2138345 (audio only). Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. The conference call operator will ask callers to identify themselves, the organization they are affiliated with (if any), and to provide an email address prior to placing callers into the conference room. Callers will incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free telephone number. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-977- 8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number. Members of the public may also register for online access to the meeting at the following link: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/kwf2s53iu6ux&eom (visual only). The public is invited and welcomed to make statements during the open comment period at 12:10 p.m. In addition, members of the public may submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be mailed to the Midwestern Regional Office, 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 Carolyn Allen at [email protected]. Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be accessible for public viewing at https://database.faca.gov/committee/committee.aspx?cid=247&aid=17, as they become available. Click on the ``Meeting Details'' and ``Documents'' to download. 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. A full-day in person hearing on this topic will follow in Indianapolis, IN in March of 2016. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at (312) 353- 8311. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are also directed to the Commission's Web site, http://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at the above email or street address. Agenda Welcome and Introductions 11 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. Panel Presentations on the School to Prison Pipeline in Indiana 11:05 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. Question and Answer Session with IN Advisory Committee 11:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Open Comment 12:10 p.m. to 12:25 p.m. Closing Remarks and Adjournment 12:30 p.m. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Public Call Information Dial: 888-417-8533 Conference ID: 2138345 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at 312-353- 8311 or [email protected]. Dated: December 7, 2015. David Mussatt, Chief, Regional Programs Unit. [FR Doc. 2015-31137 Filed 12-9-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6335-01-P
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organizations representing cotton is warranted. A referendum will not be Individuals who use
producers and importers (76 FR 31573). conducted, and no further actions are telecommunication devices for the deaf
Five comments, including comments planned in connection with this review. (TDD) may call the Federal Information
from four certified producer Authority: 7 U.S.C. 2101–2118. Relay Service (FIRS) at 1–800–877–8339
organizations that nominate producers between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.,
to the Cotton Board, claimed strong Dated: December 7, 2015. Eastern Standard Time, Monday
support for the continuance of the Rex A. Barnes, through Friday.
program, noting that the administration Associate Administrator. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
of the Act has been proper, carries out [FR Doc. 2015–31133 Filed 12–9–15; 8:45 am] purpose of the meeting is:
the intent and purpose in a timely and BILLING CODE 3410–02–P 1. To update the Shoshone Resource
superior manner, and requires no Advisory Committee on the status
changes or adjustment. of existing Title II projects, and
USDA reviewed the Cotton Research DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2. Strategize on advertising for project
and Promotion Program major program proposals for the current year
activities and accomplishments, Forest Service
The meeting is open to the public.
including third-party evaluations of
advertising and marketing activities and Shoshone Resource Advisory The agenda will include time for people
other functional areas; the results of Committee to make oral statements of three minutes
producer and importer awareness and or less. Individuals wishing to make an
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. oral statement should request in writing
satisfaction surveys; and data from the ACTION: Notice of meeting.
Foreign Agricultural Service. USDA also by December 30, 2015 to be scheduled
reviewed the results of the Cotton SUMMARY: The Shoshone Resource on the agenda. Anyone who would like
Board’s 2011 independent program Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet to bring related matters to the attention
evaluation, which assessed the via conference call. The committee is of the committee may file written
effectiveness of the Cotton Research and authorized under the Secure Rural statements with the committee staff
Promotion Program; the strength of Schools and Community Self- before or after the meeting. Written
cotton’s competitive position; the ability Determination Act (the Act) and comments and requests for time for oral
to maintain and expand domestic and operates in compliance with the Federal comments must be sent to Olga Troxel,
foreign markets; increases in the number Advisory Committee Act. The purpose RAC Coordinator, 808 Meadow Lane,
of uses for cotton; and estimates of a of the committee is to improve Cody, WY; or by email to otroxel@
return on investment for stakeholders collaborative relationships and to fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 307–578–
and qualitative benefits and returns provide advice and recommendations to 5112.
associated with the Cotton Research and Meeting Accommodations: If you are
the Forest Service concerning projects
Promotion Program. The review report a person requiring reasonable
and funding consistent with Title II of
concluded that the 1990 amendments to accommodation, please make requests
the Act. Additional RAC information,
the Act were successfully implemented in advance for sign language
including the meeting agenda and the
and are operating as intended. The interpreting, assistive listening devices
meeting summary/minutes can be found
report also noted that there is a general or other reasonable accommodation for
at the following Web site: http://
consensus within the cotton industry access to the facility or proceedings by
cloudapps-usda-gov.force.com/FSSRS/
that the Cotton Research and Promotion contacting the person listed in the
RAC_Page?id=001t0000002JcvXAAS.
Program and the 1990 amendments to section titled FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
DATES: The meeting will be held
the Act are operating as intended. CONTACT. All reasonable
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 10:00 accommodation requests are managed
Written comments, economic data, and a.m.
results from independent evaluations on a case by case basis.
All RAC meetings are subject to
support this conclusion. cancellation. For status of meeting prior Dated: December 3, 2015.
USDA found no compelling reason to to attendance, please contact the person Joe G. Alexander,
conduct a referendum regarding the listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Forest Supervisor.
1990 Act amendments to the Cotton CONTACT. [FR Doc. 2015–30975 Filed 12–9–15; 8:45 am]
Research and Promotion Order although
some program participants support a ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held BILLING CODE 3411–15–P
referendum. In 2013, USDA announced via conference call. Members of the
its view not to conduct a referendum public wishing to call in should contact
regarding the 1991 amendments to the Shoshone RAC Coordinator, Olga COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
Order (78 FR 32228). Therefore, USDA Troxel, for call-in information.
Written comments may be submitted Notice of Public Meeting of the Indiana
allowed all eligible persons to request
as described under SUPPLEMENTARY Advisory Committee to the U.S.
the conduct of a continuance
referendum on the 1990 amendments INFORMATION. All comments, including Commission on Civil Rights To Hear
through a sign-up period. The results of names and addresses when provided, Testimony Regarding Civil Rights
this sign-up period did not meet the are placed in the record and are Concerns Relating to School
criteria as established by the Act for a available for public inspection and Disciplinary Policies and Their
continuance referendum and, therefore, copying. The public may inspect Potential Impact on Disparities in
comments received at Shoshone Juvenile Incarceration in Indiana
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referenda were not conducted.
With this announcement of the results National Forest Supervisor’s Office, 808 AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil
of the sign-up period, USDA has Meadow Lane, Cody, Wyoming. Please Rights.
completed all requirements set forth in call ahead (307–527–6241) to facilitate
ACTION: Announcement of meeting.
Section 8(c) (1) and (2) of the Act entry into the building.
regarding the review of the Cotton FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Olga SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given,
Research and Promotion Program to Troxel by phone at 307–578–5164 or via pursuant to the provisions of the rules
determine if a continuance referendum email at otroxel@fs.fed.us. and regulations of the U.S. Commission
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on Civil Rights (Commission) and the additional information may contact the number: 888–500–6950, conference ID:
Federal Advisory Committee Act that Midwestern Regional Office at (312) 469735. Any interested member of the
the Indiana Advisory Committee 353–8311. Persons interested in the public may call this number and listen
(Committee) will hold a meeting on work of this Committee are also directed to the meeting. The conference call
Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 11:00 to the Commission’s Web site, http:// operator will ask callers to identify
a.m. EST for the purpose of hearing www.usccr.gov, or may contact the themselves, the organization they are
testimony regarding civil rights Midwestern Regional Office at the above affiliated with (if any), and an email
concerns relating to school discipline email or street address. address prior to placing callers into the
and juvenile incarceration in Indiana. conference room. Callers can expect to
This meeting will take place via web Agenda incur regular charges for calls they
conference and is open to the public. Welcome and Introductions initiate over wireless lines, according to
The audio portion of the meeting is 11 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. their wireless plan. The Commission
available toll-free at: 888–417–8533, Panel Presentations on the School to will not refund any incurred charges.
conference ID: 2138345 (audio only). Prison Pipeline in Indiana Callers will incur no charge for calls
Any interested member of the public 11:05 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. they initiate over land-line connections
may call this number and listen to the Question and Answer Session with IN to the toll-free telephone number.
meeting. The conference call operator Advisory Committee Persons with hearing impairments may
will ask callers to identify themselves, 11:50 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. also follow the proceedings by first
the organization they are affiliated with Open Comment calling the Federal Relay Service at 1–
(if any), and to provide an email address 12:10 p.m. to 12:25 p.m. 800–977–8339 and providing the
prior to placing callers into the Closing Remarks and Adjournment Service with the conference call number
conference room. Callers will incur 12:30 p.m. and conference ID number.
regular charges for calls they initiate DATES: The meeting will be held on Member of the public are also invited
over wireless lines, according to their Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 10:00 and welcomed to make statements
wireless plan. The Commission will not a.m. EST. during the scheduled open comment
refund any incurred charges. Callers Public Call Information period. In addition, members of the
will incur no charge for calls they public may submit written comments;
initiate over land-line connections to Dial: 888–417–8533 the comments must be received in the
the toll-free telephone number. Persons Conference ID: 2138345 regional office within 30 days following
with hearing impairments may also FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the meeting. Written comments may be
follow the proceedings by first calling Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at 312–353– mailed to the Regional Programs Unit,
the Federal Relay Service at 1–800–977– 8311 or mwojnaroski@usccr.gov. U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W.
8339 and providing the Service with the Dated: December 7, 2015. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL
conference call number and conference David Mussatt, 60615. They may also be faxed to the
ID number. Chief, Regional Programs Unit. Commission at (312) 353–8324, or
Members of the public may also emailed to Carolyn Allen at
[FR Doc. 2015–31137 Filed 12–9–15; 8:45 am]
register for online access to the meeting callen@usccr.gov. Persons who desire
at the following link: https:// BILLING CODE 6335–01–P
additional information may contact the
cc.readytalk.com/r/kwf2s53iu6ux&eom Regional Programs Unit at (312) 353–
(visual only). The public is invited and 8311.
welcomed to make statements during COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
Records and documents discussed
the open comment period at 12:10 p.m. Notice of Public Meeting of the during the meeting will be available for
In addition, members of the public may Wisconsin Advisory Committee To public viewing prior to and after the
submit written comments; the Discuss a Forthcoming Draft Report on meeting at https://database.faca.gov/
comments must be received in the Hate Crime in the State, and Begin committee/meetings.aspx?cid=282 and
regional office within 30 days following Consideration of Additional Civil clicking on the ‘‘Meeting Details’’ and
the meeting. Written comments may be Rights Topics for Future Committee ‘‘Documents’’ links. Records generated
mailed to the Midwestern Regional Consideration from this meeting may also be inspected
Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and reproduced at the Regional
55 W. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Programs Unit, as they become
IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the Rights. available, both before and after the
Commission at (312) 353–8324, or ACTION: Announcement of meeting. meeting. Persons interested in the work
emailed to Carolyn Allen at callen@ of this Committee are directed to the
usccr.gov. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, Commission’s Web site, http://
Records and documents discussed pursuant to the provisions of the rules www.usccr.gov, or may contact the
during the meeting will be accessible for and regulations of the U.S. Commission Regional Programs Unit at the above
public viewing at https:// on Civil Rights (Commission) and the email or street address.
database.faca.gov/committee/ Federal Advisory Committee Act that
committee.aspx?cid=247&aid=17, as the Wisconsin Advisory Committee Agenda
they become available. Click on the (Committee) will hold a meeting on I. Welcome and Introductions—Naheed
‘‘Meeting Details’’ and ‘‘Documents’’ to Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 12:00 Bleecker, Chair
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
download. Records generated from this p.m. CST for the purpose of discussing II. Overview of USCCR FY 2016
meeting may also be inspected and a forthcoming draft report on hate crime Calendar and Statutory
reproduced at the Regional Programs in the state, and beginning Enforcement Report—USCCR Staff
Unit, as they become available, both consideration of additional civil rights III. Hate Crimes and Civil Rights in
before and after the meeting. topics for future Committee Wisconsin—WI Advisory
A full-day in person hearing on this consideration. Committee
topic will follow in Indianapolis, IN in This meeting is open to the public • Discussion of report overview;
March of 2016. Persons who desire through the following toll-free call-in findings and recommendations
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