# Census Advisory Committees on the African American Population, the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations, the Asian and Pacific Islander Populations, and the Hispanic Population > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A99-4273 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Notice - **Published:** February 22, 1999 - **Citation:** 64 FR 8540 ## Text DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Bureau of the Census Census Advisory Committees on the African American Population, the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations, the Asian and Pacific Islander Populations, and the Hispanic Population AGENCY: Bureau of the Census, Commerce. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 joint meeting followed by separate and concurrently held meetings of the Census Advisory Committees (CACs) on the African American Population, the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations, the Asian and Pacific Islander Populations, and the Hispanic Population. This notice's Supplementary Information section provides detailed information about the meeting's agendas. DATES: March 16-17, 1999. The March 16 meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. The March 17 meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:45 p.m. Last minute changes to the schedule are possible, and they could prevent us from giving advance notice. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Inn and Conference Center, University of Maryland University College, University Boulevard at Adelphi Road, College Park, Md. 20742. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 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 agenda for the March 16 combined meeting, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5 p.m., will include discussions on (1) Census 2000 plans; (2) Dress Rehearsal Evaluations; and (3) the Advisory Committee. The four committees will meet separately and concurrently in the morning and in the afternoon. The Joint Committee meeting will break for the concurrent meetings. The following are items that will be included in the March 16 agenda for the four committees. The agenda for the CAC on the African American Population will include: (1) the review of Committee recommendations and responses; (2) an update on advertising for Census 2000; (3) an update on census information centers; (4) models in excellence update; (5) update on Poster Review meeting; and (6) review topics for next day discussions. The agenda for the CAC on the American Indian and Alaska Native Populations will include: (1) The review of Committee recommendations and responses; (2) an update on statistical estimation issues; (3) an update on advertising for Census 2000; (4) an update on Poster Review meeting; and (5) a review of topics for next day discussions. The agenda for the CAC on the Asian and Pacific Islander Populations will include: (1) Review of Committee recommendations and responses; (2) an update on Hawaiian homelands; (3) an update on advertising for Census 2000; (4) Language Program; (5) the census information centers updated; and (6) a review of topics for next day discussions. The agenda for the CAC on the Hispanic Population will include: (1) A review of Committee recommendations and responses; (2) an update on constituency building; (3) Language Program; (4) diversity in the work force; (5) an update on advertising for Census 2000; (6) the census information centers updated; and (7) a review of topics for next day discussions. The agenda for the March 17 combined meeting, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:45 p.m., includes: (1) Discussion on the Office of Management and Budget Tabulation Guidelines for Race and Ethnic Data; (2) discussion on Advertising Campaign and Partnership Activities; (3) public comment; (4) Advisory Committee discussion; and (5) Committee recommendations. On March 17, the four committees will meet separately and concurrently in [[Page 8541]] the afternoon. The Joint Committee will break for these concurrent meetings. Each of the four Committees (African American Population, American Indian and Alaska Native Populations, Asian and Pacific Islander Populations, and Hispanic Population) will address draft recommendations. The CACs on the African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Hispanic Populations are comprised of 9 members each, and the Asian and Pacific Islander, the parent committee of two subcommittees, is comprised of 13 members. The Secretary of Commerce appoints the members. The Committees provide a channel of communication between the representative communities and the Bureau of the Census. They assist the Bureau in its efforts to reduce the count differential for Census 2000 and advise on ways that census data can best be disseminated to communities and other users. The Committees will provide advice and recommendations for the implementation and evaluation phases of Census 2000. To do so, they will draw on several items including past experience with the 1990 census process and procedures, the results of evaluations and research studies, and the expertise and insight of their members. All meetings are open to the public, and a brief period will be set aside on March 17 for public comment and questions. Individuals with extensive questions or statements must submit them in writing to the Committee Liaison Officer, named above, 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 be directed to the Committee Liaison Officer. Dated: February 16, 1999. Kenneth Prewitt, Director, Bureau of the Census. [FR Doc. 99-4273 Filed 2-19-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-07-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A99-4273. Public record. Not legal advice.