[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 76 (Thursday, April 20, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 20401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-3818]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital 
Age

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public 
Law 92-463, as amended, this notice advises interested persons that the 
Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age 
(``Diversity Committee'' or ``the Committee'') will be holding a public 
meeting.

DATES: Tuesday, April 25, 2006, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. EDT.

ADDRESSES: The meeting, which will be held telephonically, will be open 
to the public via a ``listen only'' telephone bridge. The number of 
lines is limited and will be available on a ``first-come, first-
served'' basis. Members of the public interested in attending by 
telephone should call (800) 347-3350 and identify Diego Ruiz as the 
conference call's chairman.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diego Ruiz, Designated Federal Officer 
of the Diversity Committee, 445 12th St. SW., Washington, DC 20554; 
telephone (202) 418-2034, e-mail [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Diversity Committee was established by 
the Federal Communications Commission to advise it on promoting 
diversity of participation in the communications sector.
    The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Federal Communications 
Commission's consideration of new rules that could change the 
Commission's implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications 
Act, which requires the Commission to ensure, inter alia, that small 
businesses and businesses owned by members of minority groups and women 
are given the opportunity to participate in the provision of spectrum-
based services. The Commission is unable to provide the full 15 
calendar day notice for this public meeting because it is considering 
imminent action on the matter. Delay could result in the inability of 
the Commission to receive the input of the Diversity Committee on this 
important matter. At this meeting, the Diversity Committee will discuss 
and develop input on new rules the Commission is considering regarding 
Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, also commonly referred to as 
the ``Designated Entity'' rules. Copies of materials to be used during 
the meeting will be posted on the Meetings and Documents section of the 
Committee's Web site at http://www.fcc.gov/DiversityFAC/ in advance of 
the meeting.
    The public may submit written comments to the Council's designated 
Federal Officer before the meeting.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 06-3818 Filed 4-19-06; 8:45 am]
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