The Census Advisory Committee (CAC) on the African American Population; et al.; Notice of Public Meetings

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Bureau of the Census

The Census Advisory Committee (CAC) on the African American

Population; et al.; Notice of Public Meetings

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (P.L. 92-463 as

amended by P.L. 94-409, P.L. 96-523, and P.L. 97-375), we are giving

notice of a joint meeting followed by separate and jointly held

(described below) meetings of the CAC on the African American

Population, the CAC on the American Indian and Alaska Native

Populations, the CAC on the Asian and Pacific Islander Populations, and

the CAC on the Hispanic Population. The joint meeting will convene on

December 11-13, 1995 at the Doubletree Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island Avenue,

N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005.

Each of these Committees is composed of nine members appointed by

the Secretary of Commerce. They provide an organized and continuing

channel of communication between the communities they represent and the

Bureau of the Census on its efforts to reduce the differential in the

count for the 2000 census and on ways the census data can be

disseminated to maximum usefulness to their communities and other

users.

The Committees will draw on past experience with the 1990 census

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process and procedures, results of evaluations and research studies,

and the expertise and insight of its members to provide advice and

recommendations during the research and development phase on various

topics, and provide advice and recommendations during the design

planning and implementation phases of the 2000 census.

The agenda for the December 11 combined meeting that will begin at

8:15 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. is: (1) Introductory remarks and update

by the Director, Bureau of the Census; (2) 1995 Census Test

observations; (3) How will reengineering the 2000 census affect your

community?; and (4) Topical concurrent sessions: Topic I--How will

sampling and estimation affect the data for your community?; Topic II--

How can paid promotion and partnerships produce an effective outreach

and promotion program in your community?; Topic III--How should we meet

data needs in your communities beyond redistricting?

The agendas for the four committees in their separate and jointly

held meetings are as follows:

The CAC on the African American Population: (1) issues from the

last meeting; (2) review of responses to committee recommendations; (3)

review of background papers; (4) assignments to topical concurrent

sessions; and (5) other discussions as determined by the chair and the

committee.

The CAC on the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations: (1)

issues from the last meeting; (2) review of responses to committee

recommendations; (3) review of background papers; (4) assignments to

topical concurrent sessions; (5) review of topical concurrent sessions;

and (6) other discussions as determined by the chair and the committee.

The CAC on the Asian and Pacific Islander Populations: (1) issues

from the last meeting; (2) review of responses to committee

recommendations; (3) review of background papers; (4) assignments to

topical concurrent sessions; and (5) other discussions as determined by

the chair and the committee.

The CAC on the Hispanic Population: (1) issues from the last

meeting; (2) review of responses to committee recommendations; (3)

review of background papers; (4) assignments to topical concurrent

sessions; and (5) other discussions as determined by the chair and the

committee.

The agenda for the December 12 combined meeting that will begin at

8:15 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. is: (1) Open session (discussion

period); (2) Summary of the race and ethnicity research and testing

plan; (3) What are the benefits and risks for your communities from the

Census Bureau's expanded use of administrative records in the 2000

census?; and (4) Topical concurrent sessions: Topic IA--From the

perspective of your communities how can we use the results from the

1995 focus groups?; Topic IB--How will your respective communities

react to the new approach in forms design?; Topic II--What are your

ideas and concerns about future directions of data access and

dissemination?; and Topic III--What partnerships will work for your

communities?

The agenda for the four committees in their separate and jointly

held meetings are as follows:

The CAC on the African American Population: (1) discussion of

topical concurrent sessions; (2) presentation on critical census issues

and their impact on rural Black America; and (3) other discussions as

determined by the chair and the committee.

The CAC on the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations: (1)

discussion of the American Indian Reservation Special Test 1996; (2)

Are the 2000 census geographic area programs criteria appropriate for

the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations?; (3) review of

topical concurrent sessions; and (4) other discussions as determined by

the chair and the committee.

The CAC on the Asian and Pacific Islander Populations: (1)

discussion of topical concurrent sessions; and (2) other discussions as

determined by the chair and the committee.

The CAC on the Hispanic Population: (1) discussion of topical

concurrent sessions; (2) Can we develop a multiple purpose Spanish

surname list, and what uses can be made of those surnames?; and (3)

other discussions as determined by the chair and the committee.

The agenda for the December 13 combined meeting that will begin at

8:45 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. is: (1) American Indian and Alaska

Native historical and cultural presentation; and (2) Committee

recommendations and agenda items for the next meeting.

The agendas for the four committees in their separate and jointly

held meetings are:

The CAC on the African American Population: (1) discussion of

committee recommendations; (2) agenda items for the next meeting; and

(3) review of the topical concurrent sessions.

The CAC on the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations: (1)

discussion of committee recommendations; (2) agenda items for the next

meeting; and (3) review of the topical concurrent sessions.

The CAC on the Asian and Pacific Islander Populations: (1)

discussion of committee recommendations; (2) agenda items for the next

meeting; and (3) review of the topical concurrent sessions.

The CAC on the Hispanic Population: (1) discussion of committee

recommendations; (2) agenda items for the next meeting; and (3) review

of the topical concurrent sessions.

All meetings are open to the public and a brief period is set aside

on December 13, for public comment and questions. Individuals with

extensive questions or statements must submit them in writing to the

Census Bureau official named below at least three days before the

meeting.

These meetings are physically accessible to people with

disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other

auxiliary aids should also be directed to the Census Bureau official

named below.

Anyone wishing additional information regarding these meetings or

who wishes to submit written statements may contact Ms. Diana Harley,

Decennial Management Division, Bureau of the Census, Room 3587, Federal

Building 3, Suitland, Maryland. (Mailing address: Washington, DC 20233-

7100). Telephone: (301) 457-4047--TDD (301) 457-2540.

Dated: November 24, 1995.

Bryant Benton,

Acting Director, Bureau of the Census.

[FR Doc. 95-29197 Filed 11-29-95; 8:45 am]

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