[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 207 (Friday, October 25, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 57388]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-23244]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement


Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers

AGENCY: Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE), U.S. 
Department of Agriculture (USDA).

ACTION: Announcement of Public Meeting of the Advisory Committee on 
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (ACBFR).

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and 
rules and regulations of the USDA, the Office of Partnership and Public 
Engagement (OPPE) announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on 
Beginning Farmers and Ranchers (ACBFR). The purpose of the ACBFR 
meeting is to deliberate upon matters concerning beginning farmers and 
ranchers that provide advice and recommendations through OPPE for the 
Secretary.
    The most up-to-date agenda details and documents will be made 
available to the public before and after the meeting at: https://www.outreach.usda.gov/committees/ACBFR.htm.

DATES: The ACBFR meeting will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at 
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone) and on Friday, November 1, 
2019 at 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time Zone). An Executive 
Session--Administrative meeting (USDA and Committee Members only) will 
be held 11:15 a.m.-Noon.

ADDRESSES: 
    (a) Attendance in-person: Omni Severin Hotel, 40 W Jackson Pl, 
Indianapolis, IN 46225.
    (b) Public Call Information--Listen Only: Dial: 866-816-7252 
Conference ID: 6188761.
    (c) Comments may be sent to: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Designated Federal Officer (DFO) Maria 
Goldberg, OPPE, 202-720-6350, or email: [email protected].
    This notice is being published less than 15 days prior to the 
meeting due to scheduling difficulties.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Members of the public are entitled to make 
comments during the public comment session. Commenters will be allowed 
a maximum of three minutes and will be scheduled on a first- come 
basis. If the number of persons requesting to speak is greater than 
what can be reasonably accommodated during the scheduled open public 
meeting timeframe; written comments may be submitted.
    Written comments for the Committee's consideration may be submitted 
to Ms. Maria Goldberg, Designated Federal Officer, USDA OPPE, 1400 
Independence Avenue, Room 533-A, Washington, DC 20250-0170; Fax (202) 
720-7136; or email: [email protected]. Written 
comments must be received by OPPE within 30 days after the scheduled 
meeting.
    Meeting Accommodations: USDA is committed to ensuring that all 
persons are included in our programs and events. If you are a person 
with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to participate 
in this meeting, please contact Maria Goldberg, 202-720-6350 or email: 
[email protected].

Riley W. Pagett,
Chief of Staff, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, U.S. 
Department of Agriculture.
[FR Doc. 2019-23244 Filed 10-24-19; 8:45 am]
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