[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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