Notice of Public Meetings of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

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May 6, 2024

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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 (FACA), that three panel briefings of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene virtually by web conference to hear from experts on the civil rights impacts of the Insular Cases and the Non-Incorporation Doctrine on the Residents of Puerto Rico.

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 88 (Monday, May 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37168-37169]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09743]


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COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS


Notice of Public Meetings of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee 
to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

AGENCY: Commission on Civil Rights.

ACTION: Announcement of three virtual panel briefings.

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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 (FACA), that three 
panel briefings of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee to the Commission 
will convene virtually by web conference to hear from experts on the 
civil rights impacts of the Insular Cases and the Non-Incorporation 
Doctrine on the Residents of Puerto Rico.

DATES: 

Panel 1 The Right to Vote at the Federal Level--Perspectives from 
Community Advocates: Tuesday, May 21, 2024; 3:30 p.m. Atlantic Time/
Eastern Time
Panel 2 The Right to Vote at the Federal Level--Public Policy, 
Government, and Political Party Perspectives: Thursday, May 30, 2024; 
3:30 p.m. Atlantic Time/Eastern Time
Panel 3 The Right to Vote at the Federal Level--Perspectives from 
Academics & Researchers: Tuesday, June 4, 2024; 3:30 p.m. Atlantic 
Time/Eastern Time

ADDRESSES: Panel briefings will be held via Zoom.
Panel 1 May 21 Registration Link (Audio/Visual): <a href="http://tinyurl.com/5xdz9nx2">http://tinyurl.com/5xdz9nx2</a>; password, if needed: USCCR-PR
    Panel 1 Phone (Audio Only): 1-833 435 1820 USA Toll Free; Meeting 
ID: 160 217 7958 #
Panel 2 May 30 Registration Link (Audio/Visual): <a href="https://tinyurl.com/423baeu4">https://tinyurl.com/423baeu4</a>; password, if needed: USCCR-PR
    Panel 2 Phone (Audio Only): 1-833 435 1820 USA Toll Free; Meeting 
ID: 160 461 9474 #
Panel 3 June 4 Registration Link (Audio/Visual): <a href="https://tinyurl.com/5ap7am93">https://tinyurl.com/5ap7am93</a>; password, if needed: USCCR-PR
    Panel 3 Phone (Audio Only): 1-833 435 1820 USA Toll Free; Meeting 
ID: 160 962 4965 #


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Email Victoria Moreno, Designated 
Federal Officer at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#73051e1c01161d1c3306001010015d141c05"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="46302b293423282906333525253468212930">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>, or by phone at 434-515-0204.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The virtual briefings will take place in 
Spanish with English interpretation. These committee meetings are 
available to the public through the registration links above. Any 
interested member of the public may listen to the meetings. An open 
comment period will be provided to allow members of the public to make 
a statement as time allows. Per the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 
public minutes of the meetings will include a list of persons who are 
present at the meetings. If joining via phone, 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. Closed 
captioning will be available for individuals who are deaf, hard of 
hearing, or who have certain cognitive

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or learning impairments. To request additional accommodations, please 
email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2c494e4344435e6c595f4f4f5e024b435a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6e0b0c0106011c2e1b1d0d0d1c40090118">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> at least 10 business days prior to each meeting 
date.
    Members of the public are entitled to submit written comments; the 
comments must be received in the regional office within 30 days 
following the meetings. Written comments may be emailed to Victoria 
Moreno at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#11677c7e63747f7e5164627272633f767e67"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d4a2b9bba6b1babb94a1a7b7b7a6fab3bba2">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. Persons who desire additional information 
may contact the Regional Programs Coordination Unit at 1-312-353-8311.
    Records generated from these meetings may be inspected and 
reproduced at the Regional Programs Coordination Unit Office, as they 
become available, both before and after the meetings. Records of the 
meetings will be available via <a href="http://www.facadatabase.gov">www.facadatabase.gov</a> under the 
Commission on Civil Rights, Puerto Rico Advisory Committee link. 
Persons interested in the work of this Committee are directed to the 
Commission's website, <a href="http://www.usccr.gov">http://www.usccr.gov</a>, or may contact the Regional 
Programs Coordination Unit at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3257505d5a5d407247415151401c555d44"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b4d1d6dbdcdbc6f4c1c7d7d7c69ad3dbc2">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

Agenda

1. Welcome, Roll Call, & Chair Opening Remarks
2. Panel 1 [verbar] May 21: followed by Committee Q&A
3. Panel 2 [verbar] May 30: followed by Committee Q&A
4. Panel 3 [verbar] June 4: followed by Committee Q&A
5. Public Comment
6. Adjourn

    Dated: April 30, 2024.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.
[FR Doc. 2024-09743 Filed 5-3-24; 8:45 am]
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