[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 230 (Thursday, November 30, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61526-61527]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-29197]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Bureau of the Census
The Census Advisory Committee (CAC) on the African American
Population; et al.; Notice of Public Meetings
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (P.L. 92-463 as
amended by P.L. 94-409, P.L. 96-523, and P.L. 97-375), we are giving
notice of a joint meeting followed by separate and jointly held
(described below) meetings of the CAC on the African American
Population, the CAC on the American Indian and Alaska Native
Populations, the CAC on the Asian and Pacific Islander Populations, and
the CAC on the Hispanic Population. The joint meeting will convene on
December 11-13, 1995 at the Doubletree Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island Avenue,
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005.
Each of these Committees is composed of nine members appointed by
the Secretary of Commerce. They provide an organized and continuing
channel of communication between the communities they represent and the
Bureau of the Census on its efforts to reduce the differential in the
count for the 2000 census and on ways the census data can be
disseminated to maximum usefulness to their communities and other
users.
The Committees will draw on past experience with the 1990 census
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process and procedures, results of evaluations and research studies,
and the expertise and insight of its members to provide advice and
recommendations during the research and development phase on various
topics, and provide advice and recommendations during the design
planning and implementation phases of the 2000 census.
The agenda for the December 11 combined meeting that will begin at
8:15 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. is: (1) Introductory remarks and update
by the Director, Bureau of the Census; (2) 1995 Census Test
observations; (3) How will reengineering the 2000 census affect your
community?; and (4) Topical concurrent sessions: Topic I--How will
sampling and estimation affect the data for your community?; Topic II--
How can paid promotion and partnerships produce an effective outreach
and promotion program in your community?; Topic III--How should we meet
data needs in your communities beyond redistricting?
The agendas for the four committees in their separate and jointly
held meetings are as follows:
The CAC on the African American Population: (1) issues from the
last meeting; (2) review of responses to committee recommendations; (3)
review of background papers; (4) assignments to topical concurrent
sessions; and (5) other discussions as determined by the chair and the
committee.
The CAC on the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations: (1)
issues from the last meeting; (2) review of responses to committee
recommendations; (3) review of background papers; (4) assignments to
topical concurrent sessions; (5) review of topical concurrent sessions;
and (6) other discussions as determined by the chair and the committee.
The CAC on the Asian and Pacific Islander Populations: (1) issues
from the last meeting; (2) review of responses to committee
recommendations; (3) review of background papers; (4) assignments to
topical concurrent sessions; and (5) other discussions as determined by
the chair and the committee.
The CAC on the Hispanic Population: (1) issues from the last
meeting; (2) review of responses to committee recommendations; (3)
review of background papers; (4) assignments to topical concurrent
sessions; and (5) other discussions as determined by the chair and the
committee.
The agenda for the December 12 combined meeting that will begin at
8:15 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. is: (1) Open session (discussion
period); (2) Summary of the race and ethnicity research and testing
plan; (3) What are the benefits and risks for your communities from the
Census Bureau's expanded use of administrative records in the 2000
census?; and (4) Topical concurrent sessions: Topic IA--From the
perspective of your communities how can we use the results from the
1995 focus groups?; Topic IB--How will your respective communities
react to the new approach in forms design?; Topic II--What are your
ideas and concerns about future directions of data access and
dissemination?; and Topic III--What partnerships will work for your
communities?
The agenda for the four committees in their separate and jointly
held meetings are as follows:
The CAC on the African American Population: (1) discussion of
topical concurrent sessions; (2) presentation on critical census issues
and their impact on rural Black America; and (3) other discussions as
determined by the chair and the committee.
The CAC on the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations: (1)
discussion of the American Indian Reservation Special Test 1996; (2)
Are the 2000 census geographic area programs criteria appropriate for
the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations?; (3) review of
topical concurrent sessions; and (4) other discussions as determined by
the chair and the committee.
The CAC on the Asian and Pacific Islander Populations: (1)
discussion of topical concurrent sessions; and (2) other discussions as
determined by the chair and the committee.
The CAC on the Hispanic Population: (1) discussion of topical
concurrent sessions; (2) Can we develop a multiple purpose Spanish
surname list, and what uses can be made of those surnames?; and (3)
other discussions as determined by the chair and the committee.
The agenda for the December 13 combined meeting that will begin at
8:45 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. is: (1) American Indian and Alaska
Native historical and cultural presentation; and (2) Committee
recommendations and agenda items for the next meeting.
The agendas for the four committees in their separate and jointly
held meetings are:
The CAC on the African American Population: (1) discussion of
committee recommendations; (2) agenda items for the next meeting; and
(3) review of the topical concurrent sessions.
The CAC on the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations: (1)
discussion of committee recommendations; (2) agenda items for the next
meeting; and (3) review of the topical concurrent sessions.
The CAC on the Asian and Pacific Islander Populations: (1)
discussion of committee recommendations; (2) agenda items for the next
meeting; and (3) review of the topical concurrent sessions.
The CAC on the Hispanic Population: (1) discussion of committee
recommendations; (2) agenda items for the next meeting; and (3) review
of the topical concurrent sessions.
All meetings are open to the public and a brief period is set aside
on December 13, for public comment and questions. Individuals with
extensive questions or statements must submit them in writing to the
Census Bureau official named below at least three days before the
meeting.
These meetings are physically accessible to people with
disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other
auxiliary aids should also be directed to the Census Bureau official
named below.
Anyone wishing additional information regarding these meetings or
who wishes to submit written statements may contact Ms. Diana Harley,
Decennial Management Division, Bureau of the Census, Room 3587, Federal
Building 3, Suitland, Maryland. (Mailing address: Washington, DC 20233-
7100). Telephone: (301) 457-4047--TDD (301) 457-2540.
Dated: November 24, 1995.
Bryant Benton,
Acting Director, Bureau of the Census.
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