[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 56 (Thursday, March 23, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 14693]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-2828]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 06-580]


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. The purpose of the Committee 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 all consumers in 
proceedings before the Commission.

DATES: The next meeting of the Committee will take place on Friday, 
April 7, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW. 
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 By 
Public Notice DA 06-580 released March 14, 2006. 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 all consumers in 
proceedings before the Commission.

Meeting Agenda

    At its April 7, 2006 meeting, the Committee will (1) Receive 
briefings by FCC staff regarding Agency activities; (2) receive a 
report and recommendations from its TRS Working Group regarding speech-
to-speech call standards, captioned telephony, IP and VRS provider 
certification, and description of VRS service; (2) receive a report and 
recommendation from its Media Working Group regarding media ownership 
rules; (3) receive a report and recommendations from its Advanced 
Technologies Working Group regarding capabilities of digital-to-analog 
set-top boxes, closed captioning related to digital television and 
multicast channels, and a proposed consumer/disability impact statement 
for inclusion in FCC proceedings; and (4) receive reports from its 
Consumer Affairs and Rural Working Groups regarding their activities. 
The full Committee may take action on any or all of these agenda items.
    A copy of the March 14, 2006, 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. 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.
Thomas Wyatt,
Deputy Bureau Chief, Outreach and Intergovernmental Affairs, Consumer & 
Governmental Affairs Bureau.
[FR Doc. 06-2828 Filed 3-22-06; 8:45 am]
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