[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 220 (Friday, November 14, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68227-68228]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-26940]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific 
Islanders

AGENCY: President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific 
Islanders, U.S. Department of Education.

ACTION: Announcement of an Open Meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and agenda of the meeting 
of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific 
Islanders (Commission). The notice also describes the functions of the 
Commission. Notice of the meeting is required by Sec.  10(a)(2) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act and is

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intended to notify the public of its opportunity to attend.

DATES: The AAPI Commission meeting will be held on

December 3, 2014 from 9:00-5:00 p.m. PT
December 4, 2014 from 9:00-5:00 p.m. PT
December 5, 2014 from 9:00-3:00 p.m. PT


ADDRESSES: Environmental Protection Agency, Conference Room Suite, Room 
21DNSU, 1200 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bessie Chan, White House Initiative on 
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Potomac Center Plaza, 550 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20202; telephone: 202-245-6418, fax: 202-
245-7166.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    The AAPI Commission's Statutory Authority and Function: The 
President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific 
Islanders is established under Executive Order 13515, dated October 14, 
2009 and subsequently continued and amended by Executive Order 13585 
and Executive Order 13652. The Commission is governed by the provisions 
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), (P.L 92-463; as amended, 
5 U.S.C.A. app.) which sets forth standards for the formation and use 
of advisory committees. According to Executive Order 13515, the 
Commission shall provide advice to the President, through the Secretary 
of Education and a senior official to be designated by the President, 
on: (i) The development, monitoring, and coordination of executive 
branch efforts to improve the quality of life of Asian Americans and 
Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) through increased participation in Federal 
programs in which such persons may be underserved; (ii) the compilation 
of research and data related to AAPI populations and subpopulations; 
(iii) the development, monitoring, and coordination of Federal efforts 
to improve the economic and community development of AAPI businesses; 
and (iv) strategies to increase public and private-sector 
collaboration, and community involvement in improving the health, 
education, environment, and well-being of AAPIs.
    Members of the public who would like to attend the meetings on 
December 3, 2014, December 4, 2014, and December 5, 2014 should 
R.S.V.P. to Bessie Chan via email at [email protected] no later than 
November 19, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
    Submission of Written Comments: Due to time constraints, there will 
not be a public comment period at these meetings. However, individuals 
wishing to provide comments to the White House Initiative on Asian 
Americans and Pacific Islanders, the Commission, or the Regional 
Interagency Working Group may contact Bessie Chan via email at 
[email protected]. Please include in the subject line the wording, 
``Public Comment.''

Meeting Agenda

    The purpose of this meeting is to discuss current and future 
endeavors of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific 
Islanders and key issues and concerns impacting the AAPI community; 
review the work of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and 
Pacific Islanders; determine key strategies to help meet the 
Commission's charge as outlined in Executive Order 13515; determine 
regional engagement strategies and deliverables with the Regional 
Interagency Working Group; and plan collaborative events and activities 
with the Regional Interagency Working Group.
    Access to Records of the Meeting: The Department will post the 
official report of the meeting on the AAPI Commission Web site not 
later than 90 days after the meeting. Pursuant to the FACA, the public 
may also inspect the materials at 550 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20202 by emailing [email protected] or by calling (202) 245-6418 to 
schedule an appointment.
    Reasonable Accommodations: The meeting site is accessible to 
individuals with disabilities. Individuals who will need accommodations 
for a disability in order to attend the meetings (e.g., interpreting 
services, assistive listening devices, or material in alternative 
format) should notify Bessie Chan at 202-245-6418, no later than 
November 19, 2014. We will attempt to meet requests for accommodations 
after this date, but cannot guarantee their availability.

    Authority: Executive Order No. 13515, as amended by Executive 
Orders 13585 and 13652.

Ted Mitchell,
Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.
[FR Doc. 2014-26940 Filed 11-13-14; 8:45 am]
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