# Notice of Public Meetings of the Maryland Advisory Committee
**AGENCY:**
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
**ACTION:**
Announcement of planning meeting and briefings.
**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 briefings of the Maryland Advisory Committee to the Commission will convene by WebEx virtual platform and conference call on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. (ET) for continued planning on the water affordability project. The Committee will also convene briefings by WebEx virtual platform and conference at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, November 2; Thursday, November 4; Tuesday, November 9; and Tuesday, November 16, 2021. The purpose of the briefings is to hear from government officials, advocates, experts, academicians, the public, and others on water accessibility and affordability in Maryland.
**DATES:**
Tuesday, October 5; Tuesday, November 2; Thursday, November 4; Tuesday, November 9; and Tuesday, November 16, 2021; 12:00 p.m. (ET).
**Public WebEx Conference Links (Video and Audio)**
Link for 10/5/21 (Tuesday); 12:00 p.m. (ET): *https://bit.ly/2XBJZbg*
Link for 11/2, 11/9, and 11/16/21 (Tuesdays); 12:00 p.m. (ET): *https://bit.ly/3CgyiWn*
Link for 11/4/21 (Thursday); 12:00 p.m. (ET): *https://bit.ly/2Z4fF9Q*
IF PHONE ONLY on 10/5/21: 1-800-360-9505; Access code: 1998 18 3090
IF PHONE ONLY on 11/2/21, 11/9/21, 11/16/21: 1-800-360-9505; Access code: 2764 724 3858
IF PHONE ONLY on 11/4/21: 1-800-360-9505; Access code: 2760 387 4133
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Barbara Delaviez at *[email protected]* or by phone at 202-381-8915.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
The meeting is available to the public through the web link above. If joining only via phone, callers can expect to incur charges for calls they initiate over wireless lines, and the Commission will not refund any incurred charges. Individuals who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing may also follow the proceedings by first calling the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 and providing the Service with conference details found through registering at the web link above. To request additional accommodations, please email *[email protected]* at least 10 days prior to the meeting.
Members of the public are invited to make statements during the open comment period of the meeting or submit written comments. The comments must be received in the regional office approximately 30 days after each scheduled meeting. Written comments may be emailed to Barbara Delaviez at *[email protected].* Persons who desire additional information may contact Barbara Delaviez at 202-539-8246.
Records and documents discussed during the meeting will be available for public viewing as they become available at *www.facadatabase.gov.* Persons interested in the work of this advisory committee are advised to go to the Commission's website, *www.usccr.gov,* or to contact the Eastern Regional Office at the above phone number or email address.
**Agenda**
**Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Nov. 4, Nov. 9, and Nov. 16; 12:00 p.m. (ET)**
• Rollcall
• Planning Meeting: Oct. 5
• Briefings on Water Affordability/Accessibility: Nov. 2, Nov. 4, Nov. 9, Nov. 16
• Next Steps and Other Business
• Open Comment
• Adjournment
Dated: September 21, 2021.
David Mussatt,
Supervisory Chief, Regional Programs Unit.