[Federal Register: September 9, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 174)] [Notices] [Page 48992] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr09se99-25] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Telecommunications and Information Administration Notice of Meeting, Spectrum Planning and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) SUMMARY: In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. Appendix, notice is hereby given that the Spectrum Planning and Policy Advisory Committee (SPAC) will meet on September 17, 1999 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Room 1605 at the United States Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. The Committee was established on July 19, 1965 as the Frequency Management Advisory Council (FMAC). The name was changed in April, 1991, and in July, 1993, to reflect the increased scope of its mission. The objective of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Commerce on radio frequency spectrum planning matters and means by which the effectiveness of Federal Government frequency management maybe enhanced. The Committee consists of nineteen members, fifteen from the private sector, and four from the Federal Government, whose knowledge of telecommunications is balanced in the functional areas of manufacturing, analysis and planning, operations, research, academia and international negotiations. The principal agenda items for the meeting will be: (1) Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Systems; (2) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Private Sector Participation; (3) Recent Spectrum Legislation; and (4) Public Safety Program update. The meeting will be open to public observations. Public entrance to the building through the main entrance is on 14th Street midway between Pennsylvania Avenue and Constitution Avenue. A period will be set aside for oral comments or questions by the public which do not exceed 10 minutes each per member of the public. More extensive questions or comments should be submitted in writing before 10 September, 1999. Other public statements regarding Committee affairs may be submitted at any time before or after the meeting. Approximately 20 seats will be available for the public on a first-come, first-served basis. This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Request for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to the Federal Information Relay Service (FIPS) on 1-800- 877-8339. Copies of the minutes will be available upon request 30 days after the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Inquiries may be addressed to the Executive Secretary, SPAC, Mr. Richard A. Lancaster, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, Room 4082, U.S. Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230, telephone 202-482-4487. Dated: September 1, 1999. Richard A. Lancaster, Executive Secretary, Spectrum Planning and Policy Advisory Committee, National Telecommunications and Information Administration. [FR Doc. 99-23360 Filed 9-8-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-60-M