81 FR 46642 - Notice of Public Meeting of the Illinois Advisory Committee To Discuss Voting Rights in the State

COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 137 (July 18, 2016)

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 Illinois Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. CDT. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss voting rights in the state, and to identify the scope of study for the next Committee inquiry on the topic. This meeting is available to the public through the following toll- free call-in number: 888-427-9419, conference ID: 4580773. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement at the end of the meeting. The conference call operator will ask callers to identify themselves, the organization they are affiliated with (if any), and an email address prior to placing callers into the conference room. Callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan, and 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. Member of the public are entitled to 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 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 Carolyn Allen 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=246. Click on the ``Meeting Details'' and ``Documents'' links 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. 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.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 137 (Monday, July 18, 2016)]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-16902]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Public Meeting of the Illinois Advisory Committee To 
Discuss Voting Rights 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 Illinois 
Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 
23, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. CDT. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss 
voting rights in the state, and to identify the scope of study for the 
next Committee inquiry on the topic.
    This meeting is available to the public through the following toll-
free call-in number: 888-427-9419, conference ID: 4580773. Any 
interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the 
meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of 
the public to make a statement at the end of the meeting. The 
conference call operator will ask callers to identify themselves, the 
organization they are affiliated with (if any), and an email address 
prior to placing callers into the conference room. Callers can expect 
to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, 
according to their wireless plan, and 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.
    Member of the public are entitled to 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 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 Carolyn Allen 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=246. Click on the 
``Meeting Details'' and ``Documents'' links 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. 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

Welcome and Introductions
Discussion: Voting Rights in Illinois
Public Comment
Future plans and actions
Adjournment

DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at 12:00 
p.m. CDT.
    Public Call Information:
    Dial: 888-427-9419.
    Conference ID: 4580773.

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

    Dated: July 13, 2016.
David Mussatt,
Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2016-16902 Filed 7-15-16; 8:45 am]
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