[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 84 (Tuesday, May 4, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23670-23671]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-09391]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Establishment and Solicitation of Nominations for U.S. 
Territory Advisory Committees

AGENCY: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION: Establishment of advisory committees in U.S. Virgin Islands, 
Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa and 
Request for Member Nominations.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) is soliciting 
comments and recommendations regarding USCCR's intent to establish 
advisory committees in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Northern 
Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa and is seeking nominations of 
qualified and bipartisan candidates who reside in these particular 
territories for consideration for appointment as voluntary Special 
Government Employees of these advisory committees. These advisory 
committees will operate as Federal Advisory Committees under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act and under the USCCR's jurisdiction, 
policies, and procedures for its advisory committees.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the advisory committees should be 
received on or before June 30, 2021.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the described intent to establish these 
U.S. Territory Advisory Committees and nominations to these committees 
must be submitted to:

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    1. Submission of comments on the intent to establish U.S. Territory 
Advisory Committees. Angelia Rorison, Director of Media and 
Communications, FOIA Public Liaison, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 
1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425, ATTN: U.S. 
Territory Advisory Committees Establishment or via email at 
[email protected], SUBJECT: U.S. Territory Advisory Committees 
Establishment.
    2. Submission of U.S. Territory Advisory Committee nominations for 
membership (Residence in territory nominated for is required). David 
Mussatt, Ph.D., Supervisory Chief of Regional Programs, U.S. Commission 
on Civil Rights, Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S Dearborn St., Suite 
2120, Chicago, IL 60604, ATTN: U.S. Territory Advisory Committee 
Nomination or via email at [email protected], SUBJECT: U.S. Territory 
Advisory Committee Nomination. Individuals who would like to self-
nominated may apply directly at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7WCLL6.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Mussatt, Ph.D., Supervisory 
Chief of Regional Programs, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Kluczynski 
Federal Building, 230 S Dearborn St., Suite 2120, Chicago, IL 60604 or 
(312) 353-8311.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The USCCR authorizing statute, 42 U.S.C. 
1975a, provides the authority for the Commission to establish advisory 
committees. USCCR Advisory Committees provide independent advice and 
recommendations to the USCCR about civil rights matters within each 
committee's particular geographical jurisdiction. The Committees are 
composed of bipartisan volunteers who reside within the geographical 
jurisdiction for the particular committee and diverse viewpoints and 
experiences. They all have demonstrated interest and experience in 
civil rights. Each committee will hold at least four meetings per 
calendar year, or at the discretion of the committee Chair and 
Designated Federal Officer. These meetings may be held in-person or 
virtually.
    Nominations: USCCR is requesting nominations to each of the five 
U.S. Territory advisory committees. The committees may be composed of 
eight to 15 members, and they must be bipartisan and reflect a 
diversity of viewpoints and experiences. The Commission will appoint 
the members of each committee to a four-year term. The Commission will 
also appoint the Chair of each committee. Interested applicants may 
self-nominate or be nominated by another individual or organization. 
Self-nominations may apply directly at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7WCLL6.
    USCCR endeavors to ensure that the membership of the U.S. Territory 
advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of political 
membership, points of view represented, and that individuals from a 
broad representation of gender, and ethnic and minority groups, as well 
as individuals with disabilities, are considered for membership. 
Appointments shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age, 
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural, religious, or 
socioeconomic status.

    Dated: April 29, 2021.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
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