[Federal Register: September 24, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 185)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital
Age; Notice of Public Meeting
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public
Law 92-463, as amended, this notice advises interested persons that the
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Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age
is holding its fourth meeting, which will be held by teleconference.
The meeting is scheduled, on an expedited basis, for October 4, 2004.
Under 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Commission is holding this meeting with
less than 15 calendar days notice due to exceptional circumstances,
specifically to address time-sensitive resolutions. Because of these
special circumstances, the Committee took the step, even prior to the
date of this Notice, of placing copies of the proposed resolutions on
the FAC Web site and inviting Committee members by e-mail to submit
comments for the public record. Any comments that are submitted will be
made available on the Web site, which is accessible to the public.
The Committee also notes that, effective September 27, 2004, Linda
Blair will serve as the Designated Federal Officer.
DATES: October 4, 2004, 3 p.m., to 4 p.m.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Blair, Designated Federal
Officer of the Committee on Diversity, or Maureen C. McLaughlin,
Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the Committee on Diversity,
202-418-2030, e-mail Linda.Blair@fcc.gov, Maureen.Mclaughlin@fcc.gov.
Press Contact, Audrey Spivak, Office of Public Affairs, 202-418-0512,
aspivak@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Diversity Committee was established by
the Federal Communications Commission to examine current opportunities
and develop recommendations for policies and practices that will
further enhance the ability of minorities and women to participate in
telecommunications and related industries. The Diversity Committee will
prepare periodic and final reports to aid the FCC in its oversight
responsibilities and its regulatory reviews in this area. In
conjunction with such reports and analyses, the Diversity Committee
will make recommendations to the FCC concerning the need for any
guidelines, incentives, regulations or other policy approaches to
promote diversity of participation in the communications sector. The
Diversity Committee will also develop a description of best practices
within the communications sector for promoting diversity of
participation.
Agenda
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss two proposals: (1) A
resolution urging the FCC to enforce its existing Designated Entity
rules, including the rules setting aside certain C-Block broadband PCS
spectrum for bidding only by ``entrepreneurial'' companies (i.e.,
small, minority or women-owned companies whose gross revenues and total
assets are less than $125 million and $500 million, respectively); and
(2) a resolution urging the FCC to adopt an NPRM seeking comment on
ways to foster ownership diversity in the commercial FM radio band
(92.1-107.9 mHz). More details on these resolutions are available on
the Advisory Committee's Web site at http://www.fcc.gov/DiversityFAC.
Members of the Advisory Committee and the public may submit written
comments at any time by following the instructions on the Web site.
Public Participation
Interested persons may contact Kevin Venters, (202) 418-2030, to
obtain a number to call to participate in the teleconference, or may
join the teleconference at the Federal Communications Commission,
Commission Meeting Room, Room TW-A402 and TW-A442, 445 12th St., SW.,
Washington, DC 20554. The Federal Communications Commission will
attempt to accommodate as many people as possible. However, admittance
will be limited to the seating available. A live RealAudio feed will be
available over the Internet; information on how to tune in can be found
at the Commission's Web site, http://www.fcc.gov.
Federal Communications Commission.
Jane E. Mago,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-21505 Filed 9-23-04; 8:45 am]
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