[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 217 (Thursday, November 8, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 56559]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-28076]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 01-2564]


Consumer/Disability Telecommunications Advisory Committee; 
Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the date, time, and agenda for the 
next meeting of the Consumer/Disability Telecommunications Advisory 
Committee (hereinafter ``the Committee''), whose purpose is to make 
recommendations to the Commission regarding consumer and disability 
issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission and to facilitate the 
participation of consumers (including people with disabilities and 
underserved populations) in proceedings before the Commission.

DATES: The meeting of the Committee will take place on November 30, 
2001, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The Committee will meet at the Federal Communications 
Commission, Room TW-C305, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Marshall, Designated Federal 
Officer, Consumer/Disability Telecommunications Advisory Committee, 
Consumer Information Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. Telephone 202-418-2809 (voice) 
or 202-418-0179 (TTY); Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By Public Notice dated and released November 
2, 2001, the Federal Communications Commission announced the next 
meeting of its Consumer/Disability Telecommunications Advisory 
Committee. The establishment of the Committee had been announced by 
Public Notice dated November 30, 2000, 15 FCC Rcd 23798, as published 
in the Federal Register (65 FR 76265, December 6, 2000).
    At its August 6th meeting, the Committee will discuss the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996 and more specifically, whether 
competition in the local exchange and long distance markets has 
benefited consumers. Subcommittees will also be afforded time to 
conduct their business.

Availability of Copies and Electronic Accessibility

    A copy of the November 2, 2001 Public Notice is available in 
alternate formats (Braille, cassette tape, large print or diskette) 
upon request. It is also posted on the Commission's website at 
www.fcc.gov/cib/cdtac. The Committee meeting will be broadcast on the 
Internet in Real Audio/Real Video format with captioning at 
www.fcc.gov/cib/cdtac. The meeting will be sign language interpreted 
and realtime transcription and assistive listening devices will also be 
available. The meeting site is fully accessible to people with 
disabilities. Copies of meeting agendas and handout material will also 
be provided in accessible formats. Meeting minutes will be available 
for public inspection at the FCC headquarters building and will be 
posted on the Commission's website at www.fcc.gov/cib/cdtac.
    Committee meetings will be open to the public and interested 
persons may attend the meetings and communicate their views. Members of 
the public will have an opportunity to address the Committee on issues 
of interest to them and the Committee. Members of groups or individuals 
who are not members of the Committee will also have the opportunity to 
participate in work conducted by subcommittees of the Committee. 
Written comments for the Committee may also be sent to the Committee's 
Designated Federal Officer, Scott Marshall. Notices of future meetings 
of the Committee will be published in the Federal Register.

Federal Communications Commission.
Scott Marshall,
Designated Federal Officer, Consumer/Disability Telecommunications 
Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 01-28076 Filed 11-7-01; 8:45 am]
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