Secretary's 2000 Census Advisory Committee

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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