[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 171 (Thursday, September 3, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46998-46999]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-23788]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economics and Statistics Administration
Secretary's 2000 Census Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Economics and Statistics Administration, Department of
Commerce.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92-
463, as amended by Pub. L. 94-409, Pub. L. 96-523, and Pub. L. 97-375),
we are giving notice of a meeting of the Commerce Secretary's 2000
Census Advisory Committee. The meeting will convene on September 24-25,
1998, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1250 22nd Street, NW, Washington,
DC. The Committee will continue to review and discuss Census 2000 Dress
Rehearsal operations and procedures as well as Census 2000, including
plans for the language program. Last-minute changes to the schedule are
possible, and they could prevent us from giving advance notice.
DATES: On Thursday, September 24, 1998, the meeting will begin around
8:45 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 4:30 p.m. On Friday, September
25, 1998, the meeting will begin around 8:45 a.m. and adjourn at
approximately 4:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel,
1250 22nd Street, NW, Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anyone wishing additional information
about this meeting, or who wishes to submit written statements, may
contact Maxine Anderson-Brown, Committee Liaison Officer, Department of
Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Room 1647, Federal Building 3,
Washington, DC 20233, telephone 301-457-2308, TDD 301-457-2540.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee is composed of a Chair, Vice-
Chair, and up to 35 member organizations, all appointed by the
Secretary of Commerce. The Committee
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will consider the goals of Census 2000 and user needs for information
provided by that census. The Committee will provide an outside user
perspective about how operational planning and implementation methods
proposed for Census 2000 will realize those goals and satisfy those
needs. The Committee shall consider all aspects of the conduct of the
2000 Census of Population and Housing and shall make recommendations
for improving that census.
A brief period will be set aside at the close of the meeting for
public comment. However, individuals with extensive statements for the
record must submit them in writing to the Commerce Department official
named above at least three working days prior to the meeting. Seating
is available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
The meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities.
Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids
should be directed to Shelby Folger at 301-457-2308, TDD 301-457-2540.
Dated: August 27, 1998.
Robert J. Shapiro,
Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Economics and Statistics
Administration.
[FR Doc. 98-23788 Filed 9-2-98; 8:45 am]
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