### 74105 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 237 / Tuesday, December 10, 2013 / Notices

• Obtaining a mortgage (mortgage

process, different types of mortgages)

• Loan closing (closing process,

documentation, closing costs)

• Post-occupancy counseling

(delinquency and foreclosure prevention)

• Life as a homeowner (homeowner

warranties, maintenance, and repairs) The Agency-selected panel will base their recommendation on the following considerations:

• Certificate of completion

• Fee (must be nominal)

• Duration

• Topics covered

• System features (chat function,

bookmarks, start-stop, audio, etc.)

• Readability (level of complexity in

language used)

• User Friendliness

• Bi-lingual Spanish

• Multi-lingual

• Pre/Post assessment of knowledge

• Attractiveness of site/course

Submission packages should include course background, copy of certificate of completion, price sheet, and contact information (name, phone number, and email address).

If an education provider wishes to be considered as a first or second format preference, they must express which one in their submission package, provide strong written justification, and supporting materials.

Due to the lapse in federal funding that caused a partial closing of federal government operations from October 1 through October 16, 2013, RHS is extending this notice and submission deadline for review of online homeownership education courses to December 31, 2013.

Non-Discrimination Statement

USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, political beliefs, genetic information, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)

To file a complaint of discrimination, complete, sign and mail a program discrimination complaint form, (available at any USDA office location or online at www.ascr.usda.gov, or write to: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., STOP 9410, Washington, DC 20250–9410.

Or call toll-free (866) 632–9992 (voice) to obtain additional information, the appropriate office or to request documents. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877– 8339 or (877) 845–6136 (in Spanish). ‘‘USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.’’

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA TARTET Center at (202) 720– 2600 (voice and TDD).

Dated: November 20, 2013. Richard A. Davis, Acting Administrator, Rural Housing Service.
[FR Doc. 2013–29335 Filed 12–9–13; 8:45 am]

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**COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS**

**District of Columbia Advisory Committee** 

**AGENCY :**  United States Commission on Civil Rights.

**ACTION :**  Notice of period during which individuals may apply to be appointed to the District of Columbia Advisory Committee; request for applications.

**SUMMARY :**  Because the terms of the members of the District of Columbia Advisory Committee are expiring as of March 21, 2014, the United States Commission on Civil Rights hereby invites any individual who is eligible to be appointed to apply. The memberships covered by this notice are exclusively for the District of Columbia Advisory Committee, and applicants must be residents of District of Columbia to be considered. Letters of interest must be received by the Eastern Regional Office of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights no later than January 21, 2014. Letters of interest must be sent to the address listed below.

**DATES :**  Letters of interest for membership on the District of Columbia Advisory Committee should be received no later than January 21, 2014.

**ADDRESSES :**  Send letters of interest to: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Eastern Regional Office, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 1150, Washington, DC 20425. Letter can also be sent via email to eroaa@usccr.gov.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ivy Davis, Regional Director, Eastern Regional Office, (202) 376–7533, idavis@usccr.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  The District of Columbia Advisory Committee (SAC) is a statutorily mandated advisory committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1975a. Under the charter for the SAC, the purpose is to provide advice and recommendations to the Commission on a broad range of civil rights matters in its respective state that pertain to alleged deprivations of voting rights or discrimination or denials of equal protection of the laws because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or the administration of justice. SACs also provide assistance to the Commission in its statutory obligation to serve as a national clearinghouse for civil rights information.

The SAC consists of not more than 19 members, each of whom will serve a two-year term. Members serve as unpaid Special Government Employees who are reimbursed for travel and expenses. To be eligible to be on a SAC, applicants must be residents of the District of Columbia and have demonstrated expertise or interest in civil rights issues.

The Commission is an independent, bipartisan agency established by Congress in 1957 to focus on matters of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin. Its mandate is to:

• Investigate complaints from citizens that their voting rights are being deprived,

• study and collect information about discrimination or denials of equal protection under the law,

• appraise federal civil rights laws and policies,

• serve as a national clearinghouse on discrimination laws,

• submit reports and findings and recommendations to the President and the Congress, and

• issue public service announcements to discourage discrimination.

The Commission invites any individual who is eligible to be appointed a member of the District of Columbia Advisory Committee covered by this notice to send a letter of interest and a resume to the address above.

Dated: December 5, 2013. David Mussatt, Acting Chief, Regional Programs Coordination Unit.
[FR Doc. 2013–29412 Filed 12–9–13; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE**

**Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request** 

The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and