The Federal Register http://thefederalregister.com/b.p/agency/Civil_Rights_Commission/ Daily Publications of Meetings and Rules Changes for the Federal Government Mon, Nov 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT Mon, Nov 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT info@thefederalregister.com <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-11-12-E9-27327 Place: 624 9th St., NW., Room 540, Washington, DC 20425.
Meeting Agenda

This meeting is open to the public.
I. Approval of Agenda.
II. Program Planning.

  • Approval of MEPA Briefing Report.
  • Update on Status of 2010 Enforcement Report.
  • National Conference Update.
  • Approval of Concept Papers for FY 2010 Briefing Topics.
  • Amendments to Title IX Briefing Report.
  • Update on Status of Title IX Project.
    III. Management & Operations.
  • Motion Regarding Special Assistant GS Level.
  • Motion to Permit Commissioners' Special Assistants to Join Commissioners' Line for Telephonic Meetings.
    IV. State Advisory Committee Issues.
  • Iowa SAC.
  • Massachusetts SAC.
    V. Approval of September 24, October 8, October 15 and October 30 Meeting Minutes.
    VI. Staff Director's Report.
    VII. Adjourn.
    Contact Person for Further Information: Lenore Ostrowsky, Actin ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-11-12-E9-27327 Thu, Nov 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-11-12-E9-27324 Place: 624 9th St., NW., Room 540, Washington, DC 20425.
    Meeting Agenda

    This meeting is open to the public.
    I. Approval of Agenda.
    II. Program Planning.

  • Approval of Concept Papers for FY 2010 Briefing Report Topics.
  • Amendments to Title IX Briefing Report.
  • Update on Status of 2010 Enforcement Report.
    III. Approval of Minutes of October 30 Meeting.
    IV. Announcements.
    V. Staff Director's Report.

    VI. Adjourn.

    The Commission's next scheduled meeting is F ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-11-12-E9-27324 Thu, Nov 12 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-10-29-E9-26208 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-10-29-E9-26208 Thu, Oct 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-10-22-E9-25574 Place: Via Teleconference, Public Dial In18005977623, Conference ID 36220517.
    Meeting Agenda

    This meeting is open to the public.
    I. Approval of Agenda.
    II. Approval of Minutes of September 3, September 11, September 24, October 8 and October 16 Meetings.
    III. Management and Operations.

  • Approval of Calendar of 2010 Commission Meetings. IV. Program Planning.
  • Update on Proposed Hearings for FY 2010 Enforcement Report.
  • Update on FY 2010 Project on Sex Discrimination in Higher Education Admissions.
    V. Adjourn.
    Contact Person for Further Information: Lenore Ostrowsky, Acting Chief, Public Affairs Unit, (202) 3768582. TDD: (202) 3768116.

    Persons with a disability requiring special services, such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired, should contact Pamela Dunston at least seven days prior to the meeting at 2023768105. TDD: (202) 376 8116.

    Dated: October 20, 2009.
    David Blackwood,
    General ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-10-22-E9-25574 Thu, Oct 22 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-10-08-E9-24433 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-10-08-E9-24433 Thu, Oct 8 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-09-30-E9-23713 Place: Via Teleconference. Public Dial in18005977623. Conference ID 32714747.
    Meeting Agenda

    This meeting is open to the public.
    I. Approval of Agenda.
    II. Management and Operations.

  • Submission of FY 2011 Budget Estimate to the Office of Management and Budget.
    III. Program Planning.
  • Approval of Letter to Attorney General Holder re: ACORN.
  • National Conference Subcommittee Issues.
  • Motion to Appoint Additional Member to the Subcommittee.
  • Motion to Delegate to the Subcommittee the Authority to Set the National Conference Date.
    IV. Adjourn.
    Contact Person for Further Information: Lenore Ostrowsky, Acting Chief, Public Affairs Unit (202) 3768582. TDD: (202) 3768116.

    Persons with a disability requiring special services, such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired, should contact Pamela Dunston at least seven days prior to the meeting at 2023768105. TDD: (202) 376 811 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-09-30-E9-23713 Wed, Sep 30 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Meeting Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-09-16-E9-22438 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-09-16-E9-22438 Wed, Sep 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-09-03-E9-21446 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-09-03-E9-21446 Thu, Sep 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-08-25-E9-20613 26317162.
    Meeting Agenda

    This meeting is open to the public.
    I. Approval of Agenda
    II. Staff Director's Report

  • Update on Building Improvements.
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    III. State Advisory Committee Issues
  • Arizona SAC;
  • Hawaii SAC;
  • Michigan SAC;
  • Utah SAC;
  • Indiana SAC;
  • Nebraska SAC;
  • South Dakota SAC.
    IV. Program Planning
  • Update on National Civil Rights Conference.
    V. Adjourn
    Contact Person For Further Information: Lenore Ostrowsky, Acting Chief, Public Affairs Unit (202) 3768582. TDD: (202) 3768116.

    Persons with a disability requiring special services, such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired, should contact Pamela Dunston at least seven days prior to the meeting at 2023768105. TDD: (202) 376 8116.

    Dated: August 21, 2009.
    David Blackwood,
    General ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-08-25-E9-20613 Tue, Aug 25 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-07-29-E9-18222 Place: 624 9th St., NW., Room 540, Washington, DC 20425.
    Meeting Agenda

    This meeting is open to the public.
    I. Approval of Agenda.
    II. Approval of Minutes of July 10, 2009 Meeting.
    III. Announcements.
    IV. Management and Operations.

  • Scheduling of Monthly Teleconferences
    V. Program Planning.
  • Approval of 2009 Statutory Report
  • Approval of Concept Paper for 2010 Statutory Report Topic
  • Consideration of a Followup Letter to the Department of Justice Regarding Dismissal of Voter Intimidation Charges from an Incident in Philadelphia During the 2008 Election
  • Consideration of a Letter to the President Regarding Racial and Gender Preferences in Proposed Health Care Legislation
  • Update on Status of Document Request to Government Agencies Regarding their Civil Rights Enforcement Activities
  • Update on Possible Commission Public Service Announcements VI. Adjourn.
    Contact Pers ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-07-29-E9-18222 Wed, Jul 29 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-07-23-E9-17726 Place: Via Teleconference, Public Dial In18005977623, Conference ID 21390687.
    Meeting Agenda

    This meeting is open to the public.
    I. Approval of Agenda
    II. State Advisory Committee Issues

  • Arizona SAC
  • Hawaii SAC
  • Michigan SAC
  • Utah SAC
    III. Program Planning
  • Update on National Civil Rights Conference
    IV. Adjourn
    Contact Person for Further Information: Lenore Ostrowsky, Acting Chief, Public Affairs Unit, (202) 3768591. TDD: (202) 3768116.

    Persons with a disability requiring special services, such as an interpreter for the hearing impaired, should contact Pamela Dunston at least seven days prior to the meeting at 2023768105. TDD: (202) 376 8116.

    Dated: July 21, 2009.
    David Blackwood,
    General Counsel.
    [FR Doc. E917726 Filed 72109; 4:15 pm]
    BILLING CODE 633501P ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-07-23-E9-17726 Thu, Jul 23 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-07-01-E9-15709 Place: 624 9th St., NW., Room 540, Washington, DC 20425.
    Meeting Agenda

    This meeting is open to the public.
    I. Approval of Agenda
    II. Approval of Minutes of June 12, 2009 Meeting
    III. Announcements
    IV. Program Planning:

  • National Civil Rights Conference;
  • Update on Status of 2009 Statutory Report;
  • Discussion of 2010 Statutory Report Topic;
  • Approval of Briefing Report on Title IX.
    V. State Advisory Committee Issues:
  • Virginia SAC.
    VI. Adjourn ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-07-01-E9-15709 Wed, Jul 1 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-06-26-E9-15374 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-06-26-E9-15374 Fri, Jun 26 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-06-04-E9-13177 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-06-04-E9-13177 Thu, Jun 4 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-05-07-E9-10819 Place: 624 9th St., NW., Room 540, Washington, DC 20425.
    Meeting Agenda

    This meeting is open to the public.
    I. Approval of Agenda.
    II. Approval of Minutes of April 17, 2009 Meeting.
    III. Announcements.
    IV. Staff Director's Report.

  • Deputy Staff Director Position
    V. Program Planning.
  • Update on Status of 2009 Statutory Report
  • Update on Briefing Report Backlog
  • Approval of Briefing Report on Covert Wiretapping in the War on Terror
    VI. Management & Operations.
  • Motion Regarding Evaluation of Staff Director Performance (Melendez)
  • Motion Regarding Staff Director's Provision of Quarterly Financial Reports to Commission (Melendez)
  • Motion Regarding Commission Preparation of a Public Service Announcement (Melendez)
  • Motion Regarding Review and Standardization of Agency Regulations, Administrative Instructions and Other Practices (Melendez) VII. State Advisor ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-05-07-E9-10819 Thu, May 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-04-09-E9-8261 Place: 624 9th St., NW., Room 540, Washington, DC 20425.
    Meeting Agenda

    This meeting is open to the public.
    I. Approval of Agenda.
    II. Approval of Minutes of February 20, 2009 and March 30, 2009 Meetings.
    III. Announcements.
    IV. Staff Director's Report.
    V. Program Planning.

  • Update on Status of 2009 Statutory Report
  • Approval of Findings and Recommendations for the Briefing Report on Department of Justice Voting Rights Enforcement for the 2008 Presidential Election
  • Approval of Briefing Report on Provision of Supplemental Educational Services under the No Child Left Behind Act
  • Approval of Concept Paper for a Commission Briefing on Health Disparities (Taylor)
    V. Management & Operations.
  • Update on the Status of Briefing Reports
  • Motion Regarding Evaluation of Staff Director Performance (Melendez)
  • Motion Regarding Staff Director's Provision of Quarterly Financia ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-04-09-E9-8261 Thu, Apr 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Membership of the USCCR Performance Review Board ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-04-09-E9-8091

    The PRB provides fair and impartial review of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights' Senior Executive Service performance appraisals and makes recommendations regarding performance ratings and performance awards to the Staff Director, U. S. Commission on Civil Rights for the FY 2008 rating year. ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-04-09-E9-8091 Thu, Apr 9 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the District of Columbia Advisory Committee]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-04-07-E9-7819

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that a planning meeting of the District of Columbia Advisory Committee will convene at 12 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Washington, DC 20002. The purpose of the planning meeting is for the Committee to discuss the draft subcommittee report and plan future activities.

    Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments. The address is U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Eastern Regional Office, 624 Ninth Street NW., Suite 740, Washington, DC 20425. Persons wishing to email their comments, present their comments at the meeting, or who desire additional information should contact Alfreda Greene, Secretary, at 2023767533 or by email to: ero@usccr.gov.

    Hearingimpaired persons who will attend the meeting and require the services o ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-04-07-E9-7819 Tue, Apr 7 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-03-20-E9-6321 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-03-20-E9-6321 Fri, Mar 20 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Rhode Island Advisory Committee]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-03-19-E9-5859

    Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that a planning meeting of the Rhode Island Advisory Committee will convene at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the Rhode Island Urban League, 246 Prairie Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island. The purpose of the planning meeting is for the Committee to work on its racial profiling report.

    Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments. The address is U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Eastern Regional Office, 624 Ninth Street NW., Suite 740, Washington, DC 20425. Persons wishing to email their comments, present their comments at the meeting, or who desire additional information should contact Alfreda Greene, Secretary, at 2023767533 or by email to: ero@usccr.gov.

    Hearingimpaired persons who will attend the meeting and require the services of a sign language interpreter should conta ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-03-19-E9-5859 Thu, Mar 19 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-03-13-E9-5510

    Friday, March 20, 2009, 9:30 a.m.

    U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 624 Ninth Street, NW., Rm. 540, Washington, DC 20425.

    Briefing Agenda

    Topic: An Examination of Civil Rights Issues with Respect to the Mortgage Crisis.
    I. Introductory Remarks by Chairman
    II. Speakers' Presentations.
    III. Questions by Commissioners and Staff Director.
    IV. Adjourn Briefing. ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-03-13-E9-5510 Fri, Mar 13 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[AGENCY: United States Commission on Civil Rights. ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-02-18-E9-3177 ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-02-18-E9-3177 Wed, Feb 18 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Wednesday, February 11, 2009; Commisson Meeting; Via Teleconference; Public Dial In--1-800-597-7623; Conference]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-02-06-E9-2654

    For questions or additonal assistance to persons with diabilities, please contact Pamela Dunston at 2023768105
    Meeting Agenda
    I. Approval of Agenda
    II. Program Planning

  • FY 2009 Statutory Report
    III. Agenda Items
    IV. Adjourn ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-02-06-E9-2654 Fri, Feb 6 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-02-03-E9-2327 83711892.
    Meeting Agenda
    I. Approval of Agenda
    II. Program Planning
  • FY 2009 Statutory Report
    III. Future Agenda Items
    IV. Adjourn ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-02-03-E9-2327 Tue, Feb 3 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Arkansas Advisory Committee]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-01-16-E9-766

    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 (FACA), that a meeting of the Arkansas Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. and adjourn at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct long range planning for future activities in 200910.

    Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments. The comments must be received in the regional office by February 4, 2009. The address is U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 400 State Avenue, Suite 908, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Persons wishing to email their comments, or to present their comments verbally at the meeting, or who desire additional information should contact Farella E. Robinson, Regional Director, Central Regional Office, at (913) 5511400 or by e mail to ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-01-16-E9-766 Fri, Jan 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Agenda and Notice of Public Meeting of the Kansas Advisory Committee]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-01-16-E9-765

    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 (FACA), that a public briefing meeting of the Kansas Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene on Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 9 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 4 p.m. at the Dillon House located on the grounds of the Kansas State Capitol, 404 Southwest North 9th Street, Topeka, KS 66612. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a public briefing meeting to receive information on the ``Civil Rights Implications of Kansas Caucus Process Related Voting Rights Issues.'' Information will also be collected on ``Enforcement of Employment Civil Rights Laws in Kansas.''

    Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments. The comments must be received in the regional office by February 16, 2009. The address is U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 400 State Avenue, Suite 908, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Persons ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-01-16-E9-765 Fri, Jan 16 2009 11:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[ Sunshine Act Notice ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-01-08-E9-279 Place: 624 Ninth Street, NW., Rm. 540, Washington, DC 20425. Meeting Agenda
    I. Approval of Agenda
    II. Approval of Minutes of December 12, 2008 Meeting
    III. Announcements
    IV. Staff Director's Report
    V. Program Planning

  • Future Briefing Topics
  • Update on Status of 2009 Statutory Report
  • Briefing Report on the Department of Justice's Enforcement of Voting Rights in the 2008 Presidential Elections
    VI. State Advisory Committee Issues
  • Alabama SAC
  • Commissioner Involvement in SACs
    VII. Future Agenda Items
    VIII. Adjourn
    Contact Person for Further Information: Lenore Ostrowsky, Acting Chief, Public Affairs Unit (202) 3768582.

    Dated: January 6, 2009.
    David Blackwood,
    General Counsel.
    [FR Doc. E9279 Filed 1609; 4:15 pm]
    BILLING CODE 633501P ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2009-01-08-E9-279 Thu, Jan 8 2009 11:00:00 GMT