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Next Meeting: 

September 10, 2009
9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

About CAC Skip About CAC Links

The purpose 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 all consumers in proceedings before the Commission. Meetings are open to the public and are broadcast on the Internet in Real Audio/Real Video format with captioning at www.fcc.gov/realaudio/. Members of the public may address the Committee or may send written comments to: Scott Marshall, Designated Federal Officer of the Committee.

The meeting site is accessible to people with disabilities. Meetings are sign language interpreted with real-time transcription and assistive listening devices available. Meeting agendas and handout materials are provided in accessible formats.

Attend in person/Location - 445 12th St, S.W. Room TW-C305, Washington, DC 20554

Building Access and Driving Directions: Word | Acrobat

Request Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities

Nearby Hotel Information: Word | Acrobat

View/listen Recorded Archive

Contact Committee via email or phone:
      Scott Marshall, Designated Federal Officer, Phone 202-418-2809
      email: scott.marshall@fcc.gov

CAC5 2008-2010 Skip CAC5 2008-2010 Links

Public Notice Announcing Appointment of the National Consumers League to Consumer Advisory Committee (released 06/05/09):
Word | Acrobat

Public Notice Announcing Rechartering & Reappointment of Members and Chairperson (released 12/30/08):
Word | Acrobat

Charter 2008-2010: Word | Acrobat

Roster 2008-2010 (Includes Full Committee Roster): Word | Text

Recommendations 2008-2010

Working Groups/Subcommittee Roster 2008-2010: Word | Text

Meetings 2008-2010

September 10, 2009

Announcement of Next Meeting Date and Agenda of Consumer Advisory Committee. (Released August 24, 2009)
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

March 4, 2009

Public Notice Announcing March 4, 2009 Teleconference Meeting (Released February 9, 2009):
Word | Acrobat
Transcript March 4, 2009 Teleconference Meeting: Word | Acrobat

January 30, 2009

Public Notice Announcing Appointment of Members (Released December 30, 2008):
Word | Acrobat
Public Notice Announcing January 30, 2009 Meeting (Released January 9, 2009): Word | Acrobat
Agenda January 30, 2009 Meeting: Word | Acrobat
Transcript January 30, 2009 Meeting: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation on DTV Closed Captioning and Video Description: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Regarding DTV Transition: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Regarding DTV Consumer Forum: Word | Acrobat

Technical Working Group on Digital Closed Caption and Video Description IssuesSkip DCCVD Links

Transcript of the May 18, 2009 meeting of the DCCVD Working Group: Word | Acrobat

Reports and Documents

Public Notice Announcing the Establishment of the Technical Working Group to Study Closed Captioning and Video Description Issues (DCCVD); Appointment of Members and Agenda of First Meeting (Released May 1, 2009): Word | Acrobat

Statement of Acting Chairman Copps Regarding the DCCVD Working Group: Word | Acrobat

For further information regarding the DCCVD Working Group, contact: Michael Jacobs, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 5-C737, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. Phone: 202-418-2859 (voice) or 202-418-8233 (TTY); Email: Michael.Jacobs@fcc.gov.

Past Committee ArchivesSkip Archive Links

CAC4 2006-2008 Skip CAC4 2006-2008 Links

Charter 2006-2008: Word | Acrobat

Roster 2006-2008 (Includes Full Committee Roster): Word | Acrobat

Recommendations 2006-2008

Working Groups/Subcommittee Roster 2006-2008: Word | Acrobat

Public Notice Announcing Rechartering and Appointment of Members (Released 06/08/07): Word | Acrobat

Public Notice Announcing Additional Members Appointed (Released 06/18/07): Word | Acrobat

Public Notice Announcing Additional Member Appointed (Released 05/02/08): Word | Acrobat

Meetings 2006-2008

November 14, 2008

Public Notice (Released October 22, 2008): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Supporting Petition of ACB for Rulemaking Re Access to Emergency Televised Information: Word | Acrobat
Recommendations Regarding DTV Transition (Additional Recommendations): Word | Acrobat

June 27, 2008

Public Notice (Released June 4, 2008): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Text
Recommendation Regarding Access to Televised Emergency Information by People Who are Blind or Visually Impaired: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Regarding Broadband and Universal Service: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Regarding DTV Captioning: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Regarding Development of Feature Checklist for Coupon Eligible Converter Boxes: Word | Acrobat

April 4, 2008

Public Notice (Released March 10, 2008): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Text
Recommendation Regarding Community Funding for DTV Transition: Word | Acrobat

November 2, 2007

Public Notice (Released October 10, 2007): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation on Improving the Effectiveness, Relevance and Visibility of the Consumer Advisory Committee: Word | Acrobat 

September 27, 2007

Public Notice (Released September 5, 2007): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Text
Dtv Consumer Education Initiative Comments: Word | Acrobat 
Dtv Consumer Education Initiative Summary: Excel | Acrobat  

August 10, 2007

Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Text

CAC3 2004-2006 Skip CAC3 2004-2006 Links

Charter 2004-2006: Word | Acrobat

Members 2004-2006: Word | Acrobat

Recommendations 2004-2006

Working Groups/Subcommittee Roster 2004-2006: Word | Acrobat

Public Notice Appointing 35 Members (released 03/08/05): Word | Acrobat

Public Notice Appointing 20 Additional Members (released 05/26/05): Word | Acrobat

Meetings 2004-2006

November 3, 2006

Public Notice (Released October 12, 2006): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Word | Acrobat
Report and Recommendations of Disability Access Working Group: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation on Emergency Alerts and Crisis Telecommunications: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Urging FCC to Adopt Use of RSS News Syndication Technology: Word | Acrobat
Recommendations on Media Ownership Rules: Word | Acrobat
Further Recommendation Regarding 2006 Quadrenial Regulatory Review of the Commission’s Media Ownership Rules: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation on Improving the Effectiveness, Relevance, and Visibility of the Consumer Advisory Committee: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Addressing E911 Access Issues for Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation to Approve IP Captioned Telephone as Eligible for Reimbursement from the Interstate TRS Fund: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Concerning the Reimbursement Rate for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS): Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Supporting Speech to Speech Petition Filed by Dr. Bob Segalman and Rebecca Ladew: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Regarding General Principles of Implementation for Universal Service Reform: Word | Acrobat 

July 21, 2006

Public Notice (Released June 16, 2006): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Text
Recommendation: Questions for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Captioned Telephone Relay Service: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Regarding 2006 Biennial Regulatory Review of the Commission’s Media Ownership Rules: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation on Consumer Outreach: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation: Role of Interstate TRS Fund Advisory Council: Word | Acrobat 

April 7, 2006

Public Notice (Released March 14, 2006): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Text
Recommendation: Proceeding Regarding Captioned Telephone Service: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation: Determine Capabilities of Subsidized Converter Boxes: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation: FCC Certification of VRS and Internet Relay Providers: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation: References to Sign Language in FCC Rules and Order: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation: Support of Petition for Rulemaking Filed by Rebecca Ladew: Word | Acrobat 

November 18, 2005

Public Notice (Released October 18, 2005): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Text
Recommendation Regarding VRS Blocking: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Regarding Consumer Interest Obligations of Digital Television Broadcasters: Word | Acrobat 

June 10, 2005

Public Notice (Released April 14, 2005): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Text 

CAC2 2002-2004 Skip CAC2 2002-2004 Links

Charter 2002-2004: Word | Acrobat

Roster 2002-2004: Word | Acrobat

Recommendations 2002-2004

Working Groups/Subcommittee Roster 2002-2004: Word | Acrobat

Public Notice Appointing Members (Released 03/28/03): Word | Acrobat

Meetings 2002-2004

November 19, 2004

Public Notice (Released October 21, 2004): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation and Concerns Regarding Digital Television and Transition from Analog:
Word | Acrobat
Recommendation on Reporting of Consumer Complaints and Inquiries: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation on Homeland Security: Word | Acrobat 

June 18, 2004

Public Notice (Released May 19, 2004): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Word | Acrobat 

March 26, 2004

Public Notice (Released February 25, 2004): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation on Modernizing the FCC: Word | Acrobat 

November 20, 2003

Public Notice (Released October 21, 2003): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: (N/A)
Transcript (Part 1: Plenary Session): Word | Acrobat
Transcript (Part 2: TRS Working Group Breakout Session): Word | Acrobat
Recommendation on the Consumer Complaint Process: Word | Acrobat 

July 11, 2003

Public Notice (Released June 19, 2003): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Word | Acrobat 

April 25, 2003

Public Notice (Released March 28, 2003): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat 

CAC1 [also known as CD/TAC] 2000-2002 Skip Archive Links

Charter 2000-2002: Word | Acrobat

Roster 2000-2002: Word | Acrobat

Recommendations 2000-2002

Working Groups/Subcommittee Roster 2000-2002: Word | Acrobat

Public Notice Appointing Members (released 02/28/01): Word | Acrobat

Meetings 2000-2002

November 8, 2002

Public Notice (Released October 15, 2002): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Word | Acrobat
Recommendation Regarding Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991: Word | Acrobat 

June 28, 2002

Public Notice (Released June 7, 2002): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Word | Acrobat
Recommendations from June 28, 2002 Meeting (various topics): Word | Acrobat
Recommendations from June 28, 2002 Meeting (Disability Subcommittee Report): Word | Acrobat 

March 15, 2002

Public Notice (Released February 21, 2002): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Word | Acrobat 

November 30, 2001

Public Notice (Released November 2, 2001): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Word | Acrobat 

August 6, 2001

Public Notice (Released June 29, 2001): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript: Word | Acrobat
Recommendations on Applications for Membership: Word | Acrobat
Recommendations on Guiding Principles on Universal Service: Word | Acrobat 

March 26, 2001

Public Notice (Released March 2, 2001): Word | Acrobat
Agenda: Word | Acrobat
Transcript (Morning): Word | Acrobat
Transcript (Disability Breakout): Word | Acrobat
Transcript (Afternoon First Session): Word | Acrobat
Transcript (Afternoon After Breakout): Word | Acrobat 

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