[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 75 (Tuesday, April 19, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 22964]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-08932]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of Advocacy and Outreach


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 USDA 
Secretarial consideration.

DATES: The committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. CST; and Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 
p.m. CST; and, Thursday, May 12, 2016, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CST. 
The meeting will be open to the public. All persons wishing to make 
comments during this meeting must check in between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 
p.m. CST each day at the registration table. All public commenters will 
be allowed a maximum of five 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 May 
6, 2016, 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 to the meeting or make public comments through the 
following telephone number: (888) 455-1685 and enter passcode 4225205. 
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 
Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel, 700 Tchoupitoulas Street, New 
Orleans, LA, 70130-3612, (504) 613-2330. There will also 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 midnight May 
4, 2016. 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: Committee discussions 
(International Trade Opportunities and Sustainability of Renewable 
Energy), 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 prior to the 
meeting 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 May 4, 2016, by phone at 
(202) 720-6350, fax (202) 720-7704, or email: 
[email protected].

    Issued in Washington, DC, this 13th day of April 2016.
Christian Obineme,
Associate Director, Office of Advocacy and Outreach.
[FR Doc. 2016-08932 Filed 4-18-16; 8:45 am]
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