[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 7, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 4705]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-2737]



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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice No. 2328]


International Telecommunications Advisory Committee (ITAC) Ad Hoc 
on ITU Regional Development Conferences; Meeting Notice

    The Department of State announces the first meeting of the United 
States International Telecommunications Advisory Committee (ITAC) Ad 
Hoc to prepare for Regional Development Conferences (RDCs) of the 
international Telecommunication Union (ITU). The meeting is scheduled 
for Wednesday, February 21, 10:00 a.m. to noon, Room 1107, Department 
of State, 2201 ``C'' Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
    The purpose of ITAC is to advise the Department on policy, 
technical and operations matters and to provide strategic planning 
recommendations, with respect to international telecommunications and 
information issues. To assist in preparations for related international 
meetings, the Department has established an ITAC Ad Hoc group to deal 
with preparations for upcoming RDCs of the ITU. Such conferences are 
now scheduled for the ITU Africa Region in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, 6-10 
May; and for the ITU middle East Region in Beirut, Lebanon, November 
11-15.
    The agenda for the meeting will cover how the U.S. will organize 
its preparations to address the three broad themes of the RDC: (1) 
Policies and Strategies; (2) Development of Networks; and (3) 
Financing. Questions regarding the agenda or Ad Hoc activities in 
general may be directed to Doreen McGirr, Department of State, at 202-
647-5231.
    Members of the general public may attend the meetings and join in 
the discussions, subject to the instructions of the chair. In this 
regard, entry to the building is controlled. If you wish to attend, 
please send a fax to 202-647-5957 not later than 2 days before the 
scheduled meting. One of the following valid photo ID's will be 
required for admittance: U.S. driver's license with picture, U.S. 
passport, U.S. government ID (company ID's are no longer accepted by 
Diplomatic Security). Enter from the ``C'' Street Main Lobby.

    Dated: February 5, 1996.
Richard E. Shrum,
ITAC Executive Director.
[FR Doc. 96-2737 Filed 2-6-96; 8:45 am]
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