[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 72 (Thursday, April 16, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17671-17672]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-8775]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 09-796]


Requests Nominations by May 8, 2009 for Membership on the 
Technological Advisory Council

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission Technological Advisory 
Council (TAC) is in the process of being reestablished. This will 
enable the Commission to receive expert advice and recommendations on 
critical technologies and services fundamental to the growth of 
telecommunications. This information is necessary for the Commission to 
effectively fulfill its responsibilities under the Communication Act.

DATES: Nominations are due by May 8, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon Peha, 202-418-2406.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Communications Commission 
Technological Advisory Council (TAC) is in the process of being 
reestablished. The Commission is requesting nominations for membership 
on the TAC for its next two year cycle.
    In reestablishing the TAC, the Commission noted that rapid advances 
in technology have resulted in innovations in how telecommunications 
services are provided to, and are accessed by, users of those services. 
Many of these advances create challenges and opportunities for the 
growth of telecommunications and use of the radio spectrum. The 
Commission must remain abreast of new developments in technology so 
that it can effectively fulfill its responsibilities under the 
Communications Act. The purpose of the TAC is to provide technical 
advice to the Federal Communications Commission and to make 
recommendations on the issues and questions presented to it by the FCC. 
The TAC will address questions referred to it by the FCC Chairman, the 
FCC Chief Technologist, the Chief of the FCC Office of Engineering and 
Technology, or the TAC Designated Federal Officer. The questions 
referred to the TAC will be directed to technological and technical 
issues in the field of communications. Among the potential topics that 
the TAC may consider are spectrum policy, broadband technology and 
deployment, communications technology that enhances and supports public 
safety, Internet security, and communications technology required to 
support emerging systems such as the smart grid and tele-health 
applications.
    The TAC will meet three to five times per year, with the 
possibility of more frequent meetings by informal subcommittees. 
Meetings of the Committee shall be open to the public. Timely notice of 
each meeting will be published in the Federal Register and will be 
further publicized through other appropriate vehicles.
    The Commission will provide facilities necessary to conduct 
meetings. Members of the Council will serve without any government 
compensation, and will not be entitled to travel expenses, per diem or 
subsistence allowances. The Council will consist of recognized 
technical experts in telecommunications and related fields.
    The Commission will accept nominations for the Council through May 
8, 2009. The Commission, at its discretion, may consider nominations

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received after this date, but consideration of late submissions is not 
guaranteed. Individuals may apply for, or nominate another individual 
for, membership on the Council. Each nomination or application must 
include:
    a. The name and title of the applicant or nominee and a description 
of the interest the applicant or nominee will represent;
    b. The applicant's or nominee's mail address, e-mail address, 
telephone number, and facsimile number (where available);
    c. Reasons why the applicant or nominee should be appointed to the 
Council; and the basis for determining the applicant or nominee has 
achieved peer recognition as a technical expert.

Federal Communications Commission.
Jon M. Peha,
Chief Technologist.
[FR Doc. E9-8775 Filed 4-15-09; 8:45 am]
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