[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 174 (Wednesday, September 9, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 54259]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-22623]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Minority Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Advocacy and Outreach, USDA.

ACTION: Notice of Public Meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), the 
Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO) is announcing a meeting of the 
Minority Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Committee's (MFAC). The 
committee is being convened to consider issues involving minorities. 
The members will deliberate on recommendations to be prepared for the 
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretarial consideration.

DATES: The committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22 
through Thursday, September 24, 2015, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST. The 
meeting will be open to the public. All persons wishing to make 
comments during this meeting must check in between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. EST, each day, at the registration 
table. All public commenters will be allowed a maximum of 5 minutes. If 
the number of registrants requesting to speak is greater than what can 
be reasonably accommodated during the scheduled open public meeting 
timeframe, speakers will be scheduled on a first-come basis. Public 
written comments for the committee's consideration may be submitted by 
close of business on September 17, 2015, to Mrs. Kenya Nicholas, 
Designated Federal Official, USDA OAO, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., 
Room 520-A, Washington, DC 20250-0170, Phone (202) 720-6350, Fax (202) 
720-7704, Email: [email protected]. A listen-only line will be 
available during the entire meeting for all who wish to listen in on 
the meeting or make public comments through the following telephone 
number: (888) 455-1685 and enter passcode 6105699. Members of the 
public may also submit written comments for consideration to the 
committee.

ADDRESSES: This public advisory committee meeting will be held at the 
Courtyard Savannah Downtown/Historic District, 415 West Liberty Street, 
Savannah, Georgia, 31401. There will be signs directing attendees to 
the USDA meeting rooms.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions should be directed to 
Phyllis Morgan, Executive Assistant, OAO, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., 
Whitten Bldg., 520-A, Washington, DC 20250, Phone: (202) 720-6350, Fax: 
(202) 720-7136, email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Secretary tasked the MFAC with providing 
recommendations on access to USDA programs and services by minority 
farmers and ranchers. Please visit our Web site at: http://www.outreach.usda.gov/sdfr/FAC.htm for additional information on the 
MFAC.
    The public is asked to pre-register for the meeting by September 
17, 2015. You may pre-register for the public meeting by submitting an 
email to [email protected] with your name, organization or 
affiliation, or any comments for the committee's consideration. You may 
also fax this information to (202) 720-7704. Members of the public who 
wish to make comments during the committee meeting must register at the 
check-in table.
    The agenda is as follows: Day 1: USDA presentations and public 
comments; Day 2: Committee discussions, public comments. Day 3: 
Committee deliberations and public comment. Please visit the Minority 
Farmers and Ranchers Advisory Committee Web site for the full agenda. 
All agenda topics and documents will be made available to the public 
at: http://www.outreach.usda.gov/sdfr/FAC.htm. Copies of the agenda 
will also be distributed at the meeting.
    Meeting Accommodations: USDA is committed to ensuring that everyone 
is accommodated in our work environment, programs, and events. If you 
are a person with a disability and request reasonable accommodations to 
participate in this meeting, please note the request in your 
registration and you may contact Mrs. Kenya Nicholas in advance of the 
meeting by or before close of business on September 15, 2015, by phone 
at (202) 720-6350, fax (202) 720-7704, or email: 
[email protected].

    Issued in Washington, DC, this 1st day of September 2015.
Christian Obineme,
Associate Director, Office of Advocacy and Outreach.
[FR Doc. 2015-22623 Filed 9-8-15; 8:45 am]
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