[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 211 (Friday, October 31, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62078-62079]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-27408]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 03-3309]


Announcement of Next Meeting Date and Agenda of Consumer Advisory 
Committee

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the next meeting date and agenda of 
the Consumer Advisory Committee whose purpose is to make 
recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission 
(``Commission'') regarding consumer issues within the jurisdiction of 
the Commission and to facilitate the participation of consumers 
(including people with disabilities and underserved populations, such 
as Native Americans and persons living in

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rural areas) in proceedings before the Commission.

DATES: The next meeting of the Committee will take place on Thursday, 
November 20, 2003, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communication Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Room 
TW-C305, Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Marshall, (202) 418-2809 
(voice), (202) 418-0179 (TTY) or e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Public 
Notice DA 03-3309 released October 21, 2003. The Commission announced 
the next meeting date and meeting agenda of its Consumer Advisory 
Committee.

Purpose and Functions

    The purpose of the committee is to make recommendations to the 
Commission regarding consumer issues within the jurisdiction of the 
Commission and to facilitate the participation of consumers (including 
people with disabilities and underserved populations, such as Native 
Americans and persons living in rural areas) in proceedings before the 
Commission.

Meeting Agenda

    The Committee will consider: (1) Recommendations of its TRS Working 
Group regarding outreach and funding for telecommunications relay 
services; (2) a recommendation of its Broadband Working Group regarding 
further study of broadband issues; (3) recommendations of its consumer 
Complaints, Education and Outreach Working Group regarding funding for, 
and effective methods of, outreach to consumers; and (4) a progress 
report of its Ancillary Services Working Group. Time will also be 
allotted for working group meetings between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. The 
Committee will also receive briefings by FCC staff regarding Consumer & 
Governmental Affairs Bureau activities and other matters.

Availability of Copies and Electronic Accessibility

    A copy of the October 21, 2003, 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 http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cac. Meeting minutes will be available for public 
inspection at the FCC headquarters building and will be posted on the 
Commission's Web site at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cac.
    The Committee meeting will be open to the public and interested 
persons may attend the meeting 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.
    The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or 
other mobility aids. Meeting agendas and handouts will be provided in 
accessible format. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and 
assistive listening devices will be provided on site. The meeting will 
be webcast with open captioning at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cac. Request 
other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities as early 
as possible; please allow at least 5 days advance notice. Include a 
description of the accommodation you will need including as much detail 
as you can. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more 
information. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be 
impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to: [email protected] or call the 
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 
418-0432 (TTY).

Federal Communications Commission.
K. Dane Snowden,
Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau.
[FR Doc. 03-27408 Filed 10-30-03; 8:45 am]
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