[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 119 (Thursday, June 24, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 33239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13350]


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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 July 
8, 2021.

DATES: Registration is due no later than: July 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 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.
    This notice provides information to access and participate in the 
July 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 
Commission oversees the AbilityOne Program, which provides employment 
opportunities through federal contracts for people who are blind or 
have significant disabilities in the manufacture and delivery of 
products and services to the Federal Government. 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: July 8, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., EDT.
    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 July 8, 
2021, the Commission meeting agenda will include an update on ``Ratio 
Calculation Recommendations of the 898 Panel,'' including a 
recommendation found in the FY2017 NDAA Section 898 ``Panel on 
Department of Defense and AbilityOne Contracting Oversight, 
Accountability and Integrity'' Third Annual Report to Congress. The 
recommendation is: ``Amend the JWOD Act's 75 percent Direct Labor Hour 
ratio requirement, 41 U.S.C. 8501(6)(C), (7)(C), to promote employment 
and upward mobility of individuals with disabilities in integrated work 
environments, and provide for implementation requirements and 
guidelines.''
    Registration: Attendees must register not later than 11:59 p.m. EDT 
on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. The registration link will be accessible on 
the Commission's home page, www.abilityone.gov, not later than Monday, 
June 21, 2021. During registration, you may choose to submit comments 
or a statement. Comments submitted via the registration link will be 
shared with the Commission members prior to the meeting. Comments 
posted in the chat box during the meeting will be shared with the 
Commission members after the meeting.
    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 Operations.
[FR Doc. 2021-13350 Filed 6-23-21; 8:45 am]
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