[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 9 (Friday, January 13, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 2233]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-386]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Federal Advisory Committee Act; Independent Panel Reviewing the 
Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this 
notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications 
Commission's (FCC) Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane 
Katrina on Communications Networks will hold its first meeting on 
January 30, 2006 in the FCC's Commission Meeting Room (TW-C305), in 
Washington, DC.

DATES: January 30, 2006, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa M. Fowlkes, Designated Federal 
Officer of the FCC's Independent Panel at 202-418-7452 or e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Independent Panel was established to 
review the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the telecommunications and 
media infrastructure in the areas affected by the hurricane. 
Specifically, the Independent Panel will study the impact of Hurricane 
Katrina on all sectors of the telecommunications and media industries, 
including public safety communications. The Independent Panel will also 
review the sufficiency and effectiveness of the recovery effort with 
respect to this infrastructure. The Independent Panel will then make 
recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission 
(``Commission'' or ``FCC'') by June 15, 2006 regarding ways to improve 
disaster preparedness, network reliability, and communications among 
first responders such as police, fire fighters, and emergency medical 
personnel. At its first meeting, the Independent Panel will consider a 
tentative timetable and the process for completing its task by June 15, 
2006 and its committee structure. The Panel will also introduce and 
receive statements from panel members about the impact of Hurricane 
Katrina on their company's or industry sector's communications 
infrastructure as well as issues on which the panel should focus. 
Members of the general public may attend the meeting. The FCC will 
attempt to accommodate as many people as possible. However, admittance 
will be limited to seating availability. Real Audio access to the 
meeting will be available at http://www.fcc.gov. The public may submit 
written comments before the meeting to Lisa M. Fowlkes, the FCC's 
Designated Federal Officer for the Independent Panel by e-mail: 
[email protected] or U.S. Postal Service Mail (Lisa M. Fowlkes, 
Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 7-C737, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554). Open captioning will be 
provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people 
with disabilities are available upon request. 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. 
Please allow at least 5 days advance notice; 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). Additional information about 
the meeting is available at the FCC's Web site at http://www.fcc.gov.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 06-386 Filed 1-12-06; 8:45 am]
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