2016-16126. Notice of Public Meeting of the Michigan Advisory Committee for a Meeting To Discuss Testimony Regarding Civil Rights and Civil Asset Forfeiture in the State

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 Michigan Advisory Committee (Committee) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. EDT for the purpose of discussing civil rights topics emerging from testimony regarding civil asset forfeiture practices in the state.

Members of the public can listen to the discussion. This meeting is available to the public through the following toll-free call-in number: 888-438-5524, conference ID: 3344476. 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. The conference call operator will ask callers to identify themselves, the organization they are affiliated with (if any), and an email address prior to placing callers into the conference room. Callers can expect to incur regular charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, according to their wireless plans. 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. Persons with hearing impairments may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-977-8339 and providing the Service with the conference call number and conference ID number.

Member 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 mailed to the Midwestern Regional Office, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 55 W. Monroe St., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60615. They may also be faxed to the Commission at [phone], or emailed to Carolyn Allen at [e-mail]. Persons who desire additional information may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at [phone].

Records generated from this meeting may be inspected and reproduced at the Midwestern Regional 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, Michigan Advisory Committee link. Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the Commission's Web site, http://www.usccr.gov,, or may contact the Midwestern Regional Office at the above email or street address.

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

Discussion of Civil Asset Forfeiture Testimony in Michigan

Public Comment

Future Plans and Actions

Adjournment

DATES:

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

Public Call Information

Dial: 888-438-5524

Conference ID: 3344476

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Carolyn Allen at [e-mail] or 312-353-8311.

Dated: July 1, 2016.

David Mussatt,

Chief, Regional Programs Unit.