[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 17, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33211-33212]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-15160]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration


BroadbandUSA Webinar Series

AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open meetings--monthly webinars.

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SUMMARY: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration 
(NTIA), as part of its BroadbandUSA program, will host a series of 
webinars on a monthly basis to engage the public and stakeholders with 
information to accelerate broadband connectivity, improve digital 
inclusion, strengthen policies and support local priorities. The 
Practical Broadband Conversations webinar series will provide an 
ongoing source of information on a range of topics and issues being 
addressed by BroadbandUSA, including but not limited to best practices 
for improving broadband deployment, digital inclusion, workforce 
skills, and e-government.

DATES: BroadbandUSA will hold the webinars from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
Eastern Time on the third Wednesday of every month, beginning October 
17, 2018 and continuing through September 18, 2019.

ADDRESSES: This is a virtual meeting. NTIA will post the registration 
information on its BroadbandUSA website https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov under Events.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine Sloan, National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of 
Commerce, Room 4872, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; 
telephone: (202) 482-8231; email: [email protected]. 
Please direct media inquiries to NTIA's Office of Public Affairs, (202) 
482-7002; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NTIA's BroadbandUSA program serves as a 
trusted and neutral strategic advisor, collaborating with federal, 
state and local government, and industry leaders working to advance 
smart city and broadband initiatives designed to attract new employers, 
create quality jobs, improve educational opportunities, increase health 
outcomes and advance public safety.
    BroadbandUSA convenes workshops on a regular basis to bring 
stakeholders together to discuss ways to improve broadband policies, 
share best practices, and connect state and local stakeholders to other 
federal agencies and funding sources for the purpose of expanding 
broadband infrastructure and adoption throughout America. Experts from 
NTIA's BroadbandUSA program are available to provide technical 
assistance and to connect stakeholders with additional resources, such 
as best practices, guides and program models.

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    NTIA's BroadbandUSA team convenes events around the country to 
bring together government, industry and non-profit personnel working to 
expand broadband connectivity and improve digital inclusion and 
workforce skills. These webinars are among the events BroadbandUSA uses 
to share broadband information with the public, broadband stakeholders, 
tribal, local and state governments and federal programs.
    Details on specific webinar topics and webinar registration 
information will be posted on the BroadbandUSA website https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov under Events. The presentation, transcript, 
and recording of the webinars will be posted on the BroadbandUSA 
website within 7 days following the live webinar.
    The public is invited to participate in these webinars. General 
questions and comments are welcome at any time during webinars via 
email to [email protected]. The webinars are open to 
the public and press. Pre-registration is recommended. NTIA asks each 
registrant to provide their first and last name, city, state, zip code, 
job title, organization and email address for both registration 
purposes and to receive any updates on BroadbandUSA or via email at 
[email protected]. Information on webinar content and how to 
register for one or more webinars will available on NTIA's website at 
https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov under Events. Individuals requiring 
accommodations, such as language interpretation or other ancillary 
aids, are asked to notify the NTIA contact listed above at least seven 
(7) business days before the meeting.

    Dated: July 11, 2018.
Kathy Smith,
Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2018-15160 Filed 7-16-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-60-P