[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 57 (Friday, March 26, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16194-16195]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06318]


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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED


Public Meeting

AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
Disabled.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Committee is announcing a public meeting to be held April 
8, 2021.

DATES: Registration is due no later than: April 6, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely 
Disabled, 1401 S Clark Street, Suite 715, Arlington, Virginia 22202-
4149.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to submit 
comments contact: Angela Phifer, Telephone: (703) 798-5873 or email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is published pursuant to 41 
U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51-2.3. Its purpose is to provide 
interested persons an opportunity to register to attend a public 
meeting.
    Summary: This notice provides information to access and participate 
in the April 8, 2021 regular quarterly public meeting of the Committee 
for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, operating 
as the U.S. AbilityOne Commission (Commission), via webinar. The 
AbilityOne Program employs people who are blind or have significant 
disabilities through federal contracts. The Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 
U.S.C. Chapter 85) authorizes the contracts and established 15 
Presidential appointees, including private citizens conversant with the 
employment interests and concerns of people who are blind or 
significantly disabled. Presidential appointees also include 
representatives of federal agencies. The public meetings include 
updates from the Commission and staff.
    Date and Time: April 8, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., EDT.

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    Place: This meeting will occur via Zoom webinar.
    Commission Statement: As the Commission implements new strategies 
and priorities, we are committed to public meetings that provide 
substantive information. These meetings also provide an opportunity for 
input from the disability community and other stakeholders. On April 8, 
2021, the Commission will hold a listening session, and requests input 
on the following questions:
    (1) How can the AbilityOne Program contribute to objectives of 
Executive Order 13985 on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for 
Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government? (The Executive 
Order includes people with disabilities, and may be accessed here: 
Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved 
Communities Through the Federal Government [verbar] The White House).
    (2) What future Commission meeting topics or presentations would 
members of the public like to see to better understand the AbilityOne 
Program?
    (3) How can the Commission increase transparency in its 
administration of the AbilityOne Program and/or its own operations?
    Registration: Attendees must register not later than 11:59 p.m. on 
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 EDT. The registration link will be accessible on 
the Commission's home page, www.abilityone.gov, not later than March 
29, 2021. During registration, you may choose to make comments or a 
statement. Comments will be shared at the meeting, and speakers will be 
identified, based on registrations received.
    Personal Information: Do not include any personally identifiable 
information that you do not want publicly disclosed--e.g., address, 
phone number or other contact information, or confidential business 
information.
    For Further Information, Contact: Angela Phifer, (703) 798-5873.
    The Commission is not subject to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552b; 
however, the Commission published this notice to encourage the broadest 
possible participation in its April 8, 2021 public meeting.

Michael R. Jurkowski,
Deputy Director, Business & PL Operations.
[FR Doc. 2021-06318 Filed 3-25-21; 8:45 am]
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