[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 1, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52748-52749]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-21654]



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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 (AAPI 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 intended to notify the public 
of its opportunity to attend.

DATES: The AAPI Commission meeting will be held over two days.
    Day 1: Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. HST, 
Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815.
    Day 2: Friday, September 25, 2015 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. HST, 
USCIS Field Office, 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, Building Two, 4th Floor, 
Honolulu, HI 96813.

    Please Note: The Hawaii Convention Center's parking garage is 
located on the 2nd floor of the facility and the entrance is located 
on Kalakaua Avenue. The daily parking rate is $10.00 per entry. 
Parking at the UCSIS Office is available at the Waterfront Plaza and 
on nearby streets. A parking fee will also be assessed. For the 
meeting on Friday, September 25, visitors will be granted access to 
the USCIS Office up to 30 minutes in advance of the meeting. To 
enter the USCIS Office, visitors must present a valid, unexpired 
photo ID issued by the federal government or a state government.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doua Thor, White House Initiative on 
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, Potomac Center Plaza, 550 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20202; telephone: 202-245-6329, 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 AAPI 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 AAPI Commission shall provide advice to the President, 
through the Secretary of Education and a senior official 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.
    On Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the Hawaii Convention Center 
from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST, the AAPI Commission will engage in a 
listening session with members of the public. Individuals are invited 
to attend and/or offer remarks during the session. The AAPI Commission 
is particularly interested in hearing from the public about the 
following issues: Economic development/housing; education, including 
impact of bullying on youth; civil rights; effects of climate change; 
immigration; health, including mental health; veteran affairs; and 
women's and workers issues. Individuals will be allowed to offer 
remarks for up to 2 minutes. Individuals who wish to attend the 
listening session as an audience member or presenter must RSVP via 
email at [email protected] no later than September 16, 2015 at 3:00 
p.m. EDT. The RSVP for attendance and/or making remarks must include 
name, title, organization/affiliation, email address, and telephone 
number of the person joining the session. Individuals who would like to 
offer remarks must also send a brief summary (not to exceed one 
paragraph) of the principal points to be made during the oral 
presentation to [email protected]. Due to time constraints, only a 
limited number of speakers can be accommodated. Spots will be given at 
first opportunity and individuals will receive written confirmation at 
least 5 days prior to the meeting. Individuals who are unable to attend 
the listening session may submit written remarks (not to exceed two 
pages double-spaced, 12 pt. font) to Doua Thor via email at 
[email protected] no later than September 16, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
    On Friday, September 25, 2015, the public may join the AAPI 
Commission meeting; however there will NOT be a public comment period. 
For both days, individuals who wish to attend the meeting must RSVP to 
Doua Thor via email at [email protected] no later than September 
16, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The RSVP must include name, title, 
organization/affiliation, email address, and telephone number of the 
person attending the meeting.

Meeting Agenda

    The purpose of the listening session on Thursday September 24, 2015 
is for the AAPI Commission to hear about issues that are pertinent and 
relevant to the AAPI community in that region. The Commission is 
particularly interested in hearing from the public about the following 
issues: Education, climate change, immigration, civil rights, veteran 
affairs, mental health, and the impact of bullying on youth. In 
addition, the Commission would like to hear first-hand testimonials 
regarding new and developing issues, stories of impact, and model 
programs. The purpose for the meeting on Friday, September 25, 2015 is 
to discuss how the Commission can support current and future endeavors 
of the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; 
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 the AAPI Commission meet its charge 
outlined in Executive Order 13515; and determine regional engagement 
strategies and deliverables around regional activities.
    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) 245-6329 to 
schedule an appointment.
    Reasonable Accommodations: The meeting sites are 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 Doua Thor at 202-245-6329, no later than 
September 16, 2015. We will attempt to meet requests for

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accommodations after this date, but cannot guarantee their 
availability.
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by the Department. Authority: Executive Order No. 13515, as amended by 
Executive Orders 13585 and 13652.

Ted Mitchell,
Under Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.
[FR Doc. 2015-21654 Filed 8-31-15; 8:45 am]
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