[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.
[FR Doc. 95-29197 Filed 11-29-95; 8:45 am]
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