[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 193 (Wednesday, October 6, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 59885]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-22492]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economics and Statistics Administration


Census Advisory Committees

AGENCY: Economics and Statistics Administration, Department of 
Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of public meetings.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Title 5, 
United States Code, Appendix 2, Section 10 (a)(b), we are giving notice 
of the following Census Advisory Committee (CAC) meetings:
     The CACs on the African American Population, the American 
Indian and Alaska Native Populations, the Asian Population, the Native 
Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Populations, and the Hispanic 
Population to be held on November 8, 2004.
     A special Joint Census Advisory Committee meeting of the 
CACs on Race and Ethnic Populations (REAC), the Decennial CAC (DCAC), 
and the Chairs of the CAC of Professional Associations (CACPA) to be 
held on November 9, 2004.
     The DCAC meeting to be held on November 10, 2004.
    The special Joint Advisory Committee Meeting on November 9 will 
focus on data dissemination and privacy. The meetings on November 8 and 
10 will discuss decennial planning issues and other issues of committee 
interest. Last minute changes to the schedule are possible, which could 
prevent advance notification.

DATES: On Monday, November 8, 2004, the REAC meeting will begin at 
approximately 1 p.m. and adjourn at approximately 5 p.m. On Tuesday, 
November 9, 2004, the special Joint CAC meeting will begin at 
approximately 9 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 4:30 p.m. On 
Wednesday, November 10, 2004, the DCAC meeting will begin at 
approximately 9 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 12 noon.

ADDRESSES: The meetings will be held at the U.S. Census Bureau, 4700 
Silver Hill Road, Suitland, Maryland 20233.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeri Green, Committee Liaison Officer, 
Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Room 3627, Federal Building 
3, Washington, DC 20233, telephone: (301) 763-2070, TTY (301) 457-2540.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CACs on the African American Population, 
American Indian and Alaska Native Populations, the Asian Population, 
the Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Populations, and the 
Hispanic Population are composed of nine members each, appointed by the 
Secretary of Commerce. The Committees advise the Director of the U.S. 
Census Bureau on a variety of issues concerning race and ethnicity and 
overall 2010 decennial census concerns. The Committees provide a 
continuing channel of communication between the Census Bureau and the 
communities they represent.
    The DCAC is composed of a Chair, Vice Chair, and up to 40 member 
organizations, all appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. The 
Committee considers the goals of the decennial census and data user 
needs for census information. The Committee provides an outside user 
perspective on research and design elements planned for the 2010 
decennial census, which includes the American Community Survey.
    The CACPA is composed of 36 members appointed by the Presidents of 
the American Economic Association, the American Statistical 
Association, the Population Association of America, and the Chairman of 
the Board of the American Marketing Association. The Committee advises 
the Director, Census Bureau, on the full range of Census Bureau 
programs and activities in relation to each committee's areas of 
expertise and focus.
    A brief period will be set aside for public comment. However, 
individuals with extensive statements for the record must submit them 
in writing to the Commerce Department official named above at least 
three working days prior to the meetings. Seating is available to the 
public on a first-come, first-served basis.
    The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. 
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids 
should be directed to the Census Bureau Committee Liaison Officer as 
soon as known, preferably two weeks prior to the meeting.

    Dated: September 29, 2004.
Kathleen B. Cooper,
Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Economics and Statistics 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 04-22492 Filed 10-5-04; 8:45 am]
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