2022-11696. Notice of Public Meeting of the Georgia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

AGENCY:

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION:

Announcement of meeting.

SUMMARY:

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Georgia Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold business meetings via web conference on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time and Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time for the purpose of discussing findings and recommendations from panels I-IV on Civil Asset Forfeiture and its Impact on Communities of Color in Georgia.

DATES:

The meetings will take place on the following dates and times:

• Monday, June 13, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time
• Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time

ADDRESSES:

Online Registration (Audio/Visual)

• Monday, June 13, 2022: https://tinyurl.com/​yckuurm5

○ TELEPHONE (Audio Only): Dial 551-285-1373 USA Toll Free; Meeting ID: 161 628 2620

• Thursday, July 28, 2022: https://tinyurl.com/​5n8pxcxu

○ TELEPHONE (Audio Only): Dial 551-285-1373 USA Toll Free; Meeting ID: 160 976 2068

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Melissa Wojnaroski, DFO, at [e-mail] or 202-618-4158.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Members of the public can listen to these discussions. Committee meetings are available to the public through the above call-in number. Any interested member of the public may call this number and listen to the meeting. An open comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make a statement as time allows. Callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plan. The Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Callers will incur no charge for calls they initiate over land-line connections to the toll-free telephone number. Individuals who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing may follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number.

Members of the public are also entitled to submit written comments; the comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days following the meeting. Written comments may be emailed to Sarah Villanueva at [e-mail]. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Regional Programs Unit at 202-618-4158.

Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Regional Programs Unit Office, as they become available, both before and after the meeting. Records of the meeting will be available via www.facadatabase.gov under the Commission on Civil Rights, Georgia Advisory Committee link. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission's website, http://www.usccr.gov, or may contact the Regional Programs Unit at the above email or street address.

Agenda:

I. Welcome and Roll Call

II. Approval of Minutes

III. Announcements and Updates

IV. Discussion: Civil Asset Forfeiture in Georgia

V. Next Steps

VI. Public Comment

VII. Adjournment

Dated: May 25, 2022.

David Mussatt,

Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.