[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 209 (Friday, October 29, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63152-63153]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-24272]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 04-3327]


Announcement of Next Meeting Date and Agenda of Consumer Advisory 
Committee

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice; announcement of meeting.

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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 rural areas) in proceedings before the Commission.

DATES: The next meeting of the Committee will take place on Friday, 
November 19, 2004, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

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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 04-3327 released October 21, 2004. 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

    At its November 19, 2004 meeting, the Committee will (1) receive 
briefings by FCC staff regarding Agency activities; (2) receive a 
report and recommendations from its Broadband Working Group with regard 
to digital television and the Commission's DTV outreach campaign; (3) 
Receive a report and recommendations from its consumer Complaints, 
Education and Outreach working group regarding improvements to the 
Commission's quarterly report of informal complaints and inquiries; (4) 
Receive a report and recommendations from its competition Policy 
working group regarding consumer issues in competition policy; and (5) 
Receive a report and recommendations from its Homeland Security working 
group regarding emergency communications. The Committee may also 
receive a recommendation regarding renewal of the consumer advisory 
committee charter and membership. The full Committee may take action on 
any or all of these agenda items. The Committee will also receive a 
briefing on the latest wireless solutions for people who are blind or 
visually impaired.
    A copy of the October 21, 2004, 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.
    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 14 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. 04-24272 Filed 10-28-04; 8:45 am]
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