[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 40 (Thursday, February 28, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 9276]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-4695]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 02-405]


Consumer/Disability Telecommunications Advisory Committee

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 March 15, 2002, 
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); e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: By Public Notice dated and released February 
21, 2002, 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 the March 15, 2002 meeting, the Committee will consider and make 
recommendations concerning various proposed rules currently before the 
Commission of particular interest to consumers. The Committee's agenda 
will include, but is not limited to, proposals relating to the 
Commission's consumer complaint process, hearing aid compatible 
wireless telephones, and the Lifeline and Link-up universal service 
support programs.

Availability of Copies and Electronic Accessibility

    A copy of the February 20, 2002 Public Notice is available in 
alternate formats (Braille, cassette tape, large print or diskette) 
upon request. It is also posted on the Commission's Web site 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 Web site 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. 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.

Margaret Egler,
Deputy Bureau Chief, Consumer Information Bureau.
[FR Doc. 02-4695 Filed 2-27-02; 8:45 am]
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