[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 94 (Friday, May 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27952-27953]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-11859]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 15-535, DA 15-324, DA 14-1806]


Consumer Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Commission announces renewal of charter, appointment of 
members and designation of chairperson of its Consumer Advisory 
Committee (Committee). The Commission further announces the Committee's 
next meeting date, time, and agenda. The mission 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 underserved populations, such as Native 
Americans, persons living in rural areas, older persons, people with 
disabilities, and persons for whom English is not their primary 
language) in proceedings before the Commission.

DATES: The meeting of the Committee will take place on Friday June 12, 
2015, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Commission's Headquarters 
Building, Commission Meeting Room TW-C305.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Marshall, Consumer and 
Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418-2809 (voice or Relay), or email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's 
documents [DA 15-535] dated and released May 5, 2015, [DA 15-324] dated 
and released March 17, 2015 and [DA-14-1806] dated and released 
December 10, 2014.
    By Public Notice [DA 14-1806] dated and released December 10, 2014, 
the Commission announced the renewal of the Committee for an eighth two 
year term, and solicited applications for membership thereon. This 
renewal was necessary and in the public interest. Numerous applications 
were received through January 20, 2015, at which time the period for 
receipt of applications closed.
    On March 12, 2015, the Commission released a Report and Order on 
Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order in the Matter of Protecting and 
Promoting the Open Internet (NG Docket No. 1428), adopted on February 
26, 2015. The Commission's Open Internet Order directed the CAC to 
``formulate and submit to the Commission a proposed [Open Internet 
enhanced transparency rule] disclosure format, based on input from a 
broad range of stakeholders, within six months of the time that its new 
membership is reconstituted, but, in any event, no later than October 
31, 2015.'' This disclosure format must be accessible to persons with 
disabilities. The Commission stated its expectation that the CAC ``will 
consider whether to propose the same or different formats for fixed and 
mobile broadband providers.'' Additionally, the Commission expects the 
CAC to consider ``whether and how a standard format for mobile 
broadband providers will allow providers to continue to differentiate 
their services competitively, as well as how mobile broadband providers 
can effectively disclose commercial terms to consumers regarding myriad 
plans in a manner that is not administratively burdensome.'' This 
recommendation may serve as a potential safe harbor for broadband 
providers seeking to meet the Commission's Open Internet transparency 
requirements.
    To assist the Committee in responding to this charge and in 
furtherance of the Committee's other responsibilities, the Commission, 
by public Notice [DA 15-324], dated and released March 17, 2015 
announced a second solicitation of applications for membership on the 
Committee. Several additional applications were received through April 
1, 2015, at which time the period for receipt of second round 
applications closed.
    The Committee will operate in accordance with the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2 (1988). Each meeting of 
the Committee will be open to the public. A notice of each meeting will 
be published in the Federal Register at least fifteen (15) days in 
advance of the meeting. Records will be maintained of each meeting and 
made available for public inspection.
    During the Committee's eighth term, it is anticipated that the 
Committee will meet in Washington, DC for a minimum of two (2) one-day 
plenary meetings per year. In addition, as needed, working groups or 
subcommittees will be established to facilitate the Committee's work 
between meetings of the full Committee. Meetings will be fully 
accessible to individuals with disabilities.
    Members must be willing to commit to a two (2) year term of 
service, and should be willing and able to attend a minimum of two (2) 
one-day plenary committee meetings per year in Washington, DC Committee 
members are also expected to participate in deliberations of at least 
one (1) working group or subcommittee.

Appointment of Members and Chairperson

    By Public Notice [DA 15-535] dated and released May 5, 2015, the 
Commission announced the appointment of thirty-seven (37 members of the 
Committee. Of these, twenty-one (21) represent general consumer 
organizations/academia, two (2) represent disability organizations, 
eight (8) represent industry, four (4) represent regulators, one (1) 
represents seniors, and one (1) represents unions. The Committee's 
membership is designed to be representative of the Commission's many 
constituencies, and the diversity of the selected members will provide 
a balanced point of view as

[[Page 27953]]

required by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. In addition, Chairman 
Wheeler reappoints Debra R. Berlyn representing the National Consumers 
League as Chairperson of the Committee. All appointments and 
reappointments are effective immediately and shall terminate October 
21, 2016, or when the Committee is terminated, whichever is earlier.
    The Committee's roster by organization name and primary 
representative is as follows:

(1) AARP--Christopher Baker
(2) American Consumer Institute--Stephen Pociask
(3) American Foundation for the Blind--Paul W. Schroeder
(4) American Indian Policy Institute, Arizona State University--Dr. 
Traci Morris
(5) Americans for Tax Reform--Katie McAuliffe
(6)Appalachian Regional Commission--Mark Defalco
(7) Benton Foundation--Amina Fazlullah
(8) California Western School of Law, New Media Rights--Art Neill
(9) Call For Action--Shirley Rooker
(10) Center for Democracy and Technology--Chris Calabrese
(11) Center for Media Justice/MAGNET--Hannah Sassaman
(12) CenturyLink--Melissa Newman
(13) Common Cause--Todd O'Boyle
(14) Communication Workers of America--Debbie Goldman
(15) Consumer Action--Ken McEldowney
(16) Consumer Electronics Association--Julie Kearney
(17) Consumer Federation of America--Irene E. Leech
(18) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Consumer Advocacy Network--Claude Stout
(19) Digital Policy Institute--Barry D. Umansky
(20) Free Press--Lauren Wilson
(21) Google, Inc.--Eve Anderson
(22) International Center for Law and Economics--Geoffrey A. Manne
(23) Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable--Joslyn 
Day
(24) National Association of Broadcasters--Ann West Bobeck
(25) National Association of Counties--Yejin Jang
(26) National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates--Kenneth 
Mallory
(27) National Association of Telecommunications Officers and 
Administrators--Mitsuko R. Herrera
(28) National Cable and Telecommunications Association--Stephanie Podey
(29) National Consumer Law Center--Olivia Wein
(30) National Consumers League--Debra R. Berlyn (Chairperson)
(31) National Hispanic Media Coalition--Michael Scurato
(32) New America Foundation, Open Technology Institute--Laura Moy
(33) Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property, 
Washington College of Law, American University--Victoria F. Phillips
(34) T-Mobile--Luisa L. Lancetti
(35) TRAIL--Christina Gagnier
(36) Verizon Communications, Inc.--Ann Berkowitz
(37) Wireless Internet Service Provider Association--Alex Phillips

Meeting Date, Time & Agenda

    The first meeting of the Committee under its renewed charter will 
take place on June 12, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the 
Commission's headquarters building, Commission Meeting Room TW-C305, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554.
    At its June 12, 2015 meeting, the Committee will consider 
administrative and procedural matters relating to its functions and 
will also discuss development of a proposed Open Internet enhanced 
transparency rule disclosure format, as directed in the Commission's 
Open Internet Order referenced above.
    The Committee may receive briefings from commission staff and/or 
outside speakers on issues of interest to the Committee. A limited 
amount of time will be available on the agenda for comments from the 
public. If time permits, the public may ask questions of presenters via 
the email address [email protected] or via Twitter using the 
hashtag #fcclive. In addition, the public may also follow the meeting 
on Twitter @fcc or via the Commission's Facebook page at 
www.facebook.com/fcc. Alternatively, members of the public may send 
written comments to: Scott Marshall, Designated Federal Officer of the 
Committee at the address provided above.
    The meeting is open to the public and the site is fully accessible 
to people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Sign language 
interpreters, open captioning, assistive listening devices, and Braille 
copies of the agenda and committee roster will be provided on site. 
Meetings of the Committee are also broadcast live with open captioning 
over the Internet from the FCC Live Web page at www.fcc.gov/live/.
    Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are 
available upon request. The request should include a detailed 
description of the accommodation needed and contact information. Please 
provide as much advance notice as possible; last minute requests will 
be accepted, but may not be possible to fill. To request an 
accommodation, send an email to [email protected] or call the Consumer and 
Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 
(TTY).

Federal Communications Commission.
Kris Anne Monteith,
Acting Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2015-11859 Filed 5-14-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6712-01-P