[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 160 (Tuesday, August 18, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50803-50804]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-18040]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration


BroadbandUSA Webinar Series

AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 
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, promotes innovation and 
economic growth by supporting efforts to expand broadband access and 
meaningful use across America. BroadbandUSA serves local and state 
governments, industry and nonprofits that seek to expand broadband 
connectivity and promote digital inclusion. BroadbandUSA 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 being 
addressed by BroadbandUSA, including, but not limited to, best 
practices for improving broadband deployment, digital inclusion, 
workforce skills, smart communities, and economic development.

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 
21, 2020 and continuing through September 15, 2021, with the exception 
of December 2020 and August 2021.

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: Christopher Holt, National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of 
Commerce, Room 4872, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20230; 
telephone: (202) 482-4884; 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

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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.
    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. These webinars are subject to 
change. Webinar time changes will be posted on the BroadbandUSA 
website, https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov under Events, at least 
thirty days in advance of the webinar. Any webinar cancellation will 
also be posted on the same website. Any date changes will be published 
in a new Federal Register notice and posted on the website. The 
presentation, transcript, and recording of each webinar 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 the BroadbandUSA program via 
email at [email protected]. Information on webinar content and how 
to register for one or more webinars will be available on NTIA's 
website at https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov under Events. Individuals 
requiring accommodations, such as sign 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: August 13, 2020.
Kathy Smith,
Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2020-18040 Filed 8-17-20; 8:45 am]
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