[Federal Register: December 21, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 244)] [Notices] [Page 70388] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr21de98-45] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Committee will continue to review and discuss Census 2000 Dress Rehearsal operations and procedures, as well as the plans for Census 2000. The Committee will continue work on a final report for the Secretary of Commerce. Last minute changes to the schedule are possible, and they could prevent us from giving advance notice. DATES: On Friday, January 22, 1999, the meeting will begin around 9:00 a.m. and adjourn at approximately 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 625 First Street, Alexandria, VA. 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 Committee is composed of a Chair, Vice- Chair, and up to 35 member organizations, all appointed by the Secretary of Commerce. The Committee 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 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 the Census Bureau Committee Liaison Officer on 301-457-2308, TDD 301-457-2540. Dated: December 15, 1998. Robert J. Shapiro, Under Secretary for Economic Affairs, Economics and Statistics Administration. [FR Doc. 98-33712 Filed 12-18-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-07-M