[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 224 (Tuesday, November 20, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 58674]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-25272]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 10612]
U.S. Department of State Cuba Internet Task Force; Notice of Open
Meeting
The U.S. Department of State will conduct a public meeting of the
Cuba Internet Task Force, Thursday, December 6, 2018, from 3:30 p.m.
until 5:00 p.m. at the Harry S. Truman Building, 2201 C Street NW, Room
1107.
In accordance with the National Security Presidential Memorandum of
June 16, 2017, on Strengthening the Policy of the United States Toward
Cuba (NSPM-5), the Department of State created the Cuba internet Task
Force and hosted its first public meeting on February 7, 2018. During
the February meeting, the Task Force decided to create two
subcommittees that would explore and develop recommendations on (1) the
role of the media and the free, unregulated flow of information through
independent media in Cuba, and (2) expanding internet access in Cuba.
This meeting will be an opportunity to discuss the subcommittees'
findings. The Cuba internet Task Force is composed of U.S. government
and non-government representatives and its purpose is to examine
technological challenges and opportunities for expanding internet
access in Cuba.
As space is limited for this meeting, seats will be allocated on a
first-come, first-served basis. Those wishing to attend must RSVP by
emailing [email protected] with your name, organization, and contact
information no later than November 30, 2018. Requests for reasonable
accommodation should be made prior to November 30, 2018.
Dale B. Eppler,
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of State.
[FR Doc. 2018-25272 Filed 11-19-18; 8:45 am]
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