Technological Advisory Council, 38928 [05-13031]

Download as PDF 38928 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 128 / Wednesday, July 6, 2005 / Notices Federal Communications Commission. Catherine Seidel, Acting Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. [FR Doc. 05–13273 Filed 7–5–05; 8:45 am] Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–13031 Filed 7–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [WT Docket No. 05–194; DA 05–1389] Technological Advisory Council Petition for Declaratory Ruling Filed by CTIA Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons of the second meeting of the Technological Advisory Council (‘‘Council’’) under its charter renewed as of November 19, 2004. July 28, 2005 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Commission Meeting Room (TW–C305), Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffery Goldthorp, (202) 418–1096 (voice), (202) 418–2989 (TTY), or email: Jeffery.Goldthorp@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Increasing innovation and rapid advances in technology have accelerated changes in the ways that telecommunications services are provided to, and accessed by, users of communications services. The Federal Communications Commission must remain abreast of new developments in technologies and related communications to fulfill its responsibilities under the Communications Act. At this second meeting under the Council’s new charter, the Council will consider various topics related to advanced wireless technologies. The Federal Communications Commission will attempt to accommodate as many persons as possible. Admittance, however, will be limited to the seating available. Unless so requested by the Council’s Chair, there will be no public oral participation, but the public may submit written comments to Jeffery Goldthorp, the Federal Communications Commission’s Designated Federal Officer for the Technological Advisory Council, before the meeting. Mr. Goldthorp’s e-mail address is Jeffery.Goldthorp@fcc.gov. Mail delivery address is: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 7–A325, Washington, DC 20554. DATES: ADDRESSES: VerDate jul<14>2003 16:35 Jul 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document seeks comment on a petition for expedited declaratory rulemaking filed by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, seeking a declaratory ruling that early termination fees in wireless carriers’ service contracts are ‘‘rates charged’’ for CMRS within the meaning of the Communications Act. DATES: Submit comment on or before August 5, 2005, and reply comment on or before August 25, 2005. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by WT Docket No. 05–194, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Federal Communications Commission’s Web Site: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: 202–418–0530 or TTY: 202– 418–0432. For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christina Clearwater, Spectrum & Competition Policy Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 202– 418–1893. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On March 15, 2005, the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) filed a Petition for Expedited Declaratory Ruling (CTIA Petition), seeking a declaratory ruling by the Commission that early termination fees in wireless carriers’ service PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 contracts are ‘‘rates charged’’ for CMRS within the meaning of section 332(c)(3)(A) of the Communications Act and Commission precedent. See Petition of the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association for an Expedited Declaratory Ruling, WT Docket No. 194, filed March 15, 2005. CTIA also seeks a declaration from the Commission that any application of state law by a court or other tribunal to invalidate, modify, or condition the use or enforcement of early termination fees based, in whole or in part, upon an assessment of reasonableness, fairness, or cost-basis of the early termination fee, or to prohibit the use of early termination fees as unlawful liquidated damages or penalties, constitutes prohibited rate regulation preempted by section 332(c)(3)(A) of the Communications Act. The CTIA Petition raises important issues, and in the Public Notice, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau seeks comment on the Petition. The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau notes that it is contemporaneously releasing a separate public notice seeking comment on earlier-filed petitions for declaratory ruling that raise preemption-related issues regarding early termination fees. See Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Seeks Comment on Petition for Declaratory Ruling Filed by Suncom, and Opposition and Cross-Petition for Declaratory Ruling Filed by Debra Edwards, Seeking Determination of Whether State Law Claims Regarding Early Termination Fees Are Subject to Preemption Under 47 U.S.C. Section 332(c)(3)(A), Public Notice, WT Docket No. 05–193, DA 05–1390 (rel. May 18, 2005). Electronic Access and Filing Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments in this proceeding on or before August 5, 2005, and reply comments may be filed on or before August 25, 2005. When filing comments, please reference WT Docket No. 05–194. Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (May 1, 1998). Comments filed through the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to https://www.fcc.gov/e-file/ ecfs.html. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, commenters should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or E:\FR\FM\06JYN1.SGM 06JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 6, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 38928]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-13031]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Technological Advisory Council

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this 
notice advises interested persons of the second meeting of the 
Technological Advisory Council (``Council'') under its charter renewed 
as of November 19, 2004.

DATES: July 28, 2005 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Commission Meeting Room (TW-C305), Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffery Goldthorp, (202) 418-1096 
(voice), (202) 418-2989 (TTY), or email: Jeffery.Goldthorp@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Increasing innovation and rapid advances in 
technology have accelerated changes in the ways that telecommunications 
services are provided to, and accessed by, users of communications 
services. The Federal Communications Commission must remain abreast of 
new developments in technologies and related communications to fulfill 
its responsibilities under the Communications Act. At this second 
meeting under the Council's new charter, the Council will consider 
various topics related to advanced wireless technologies.
    The Federal Communications Commission will attempt to accommodate 
as many persons as possible. Admittance, however, will be limited to 
the seating available. Unless so requested by the Council's Chair, 
there will be no public oral participation, but the public may submit 
written comments to Jeffery Goldthorp, the Federal Communications 
Commission's Designated Federal Officer for the Technological Advisory 
Council, before the meeting. Mr. Goldthorp's e-mail address is 
Jeffery.Goldthorp@fcc.gov. Mail delivery address is: Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 7-A325, 
Washington, DC 20554.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-13031 Filed 7-5-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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