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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 52 / Monday, March 17, 2008 / Notices networks for the purposes of public safety and the national defense and security, including homeland security. If less frequent reporting were required, outages having a detrimental effect on the public and outages that could provide valuable network reliability information could escape Commission monitoring efforts. (2) In addition, some of the information collected could constitute ‘‘Critical Infrastructure Information,’’ as defined in 6 U.S.C. 131, which would be shared with the Department of Homeland Security in furtherance of its missions to protect the United States from terrorist activity and to otherwise protect domestic security. Less frequent reporting could jeopardize the ability of the Commission and the Department of Homeland Security to meet their respective legal duties to the American people. This information collection consists of reports of outages of wireline communications, paging and wireless communications, cable circuit switched telephony and satellite communications. If the Commission did not receive the information in these reports for analysis and further investigation, the Commission would have considerable difficulty determining the state of network reliability and security. It would have to depend on delayed, incomplete and second-hand information and analysis as a basis for recommending any future Commission action that might be needed to enhance the reliability and security of the Nation’s communications infrastructure. Without this information collection, the Commission would have difficulty determining the implementation and efficacy of its own and industry’s present and future recommendations for enhancing reliability and security. Furthermore, the Commission would be less able to spot and act on reliability and security weaknesses as they begin to appear in the rapidly changing networks. Thus, the reporting requirement facilitates Commission monitoring of the reliability and security of communications service being provided and enables it to take swift remedial action, as required. The reporting requirement is also essential to the Commission’s mission of ensuring that the public is protected from major disruptions to telephone services. This information collected has been used by the Commission staff to determine weaknesses in network reliability and to work with industry to remedy any such weaknesses. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–5305 Filed 3–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 08–545] Consumer Advisory Committee Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Commission announces the next meeting date and agenda of its Consumer Advisory Committee (‘‘Committee’’). 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. DATES: The next meeting of the Committee will take place on Friday, April 4, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, NW., Room TW–C305, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Marshall, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418–2809 (voice), (202) 418–0179 (TTY), or e-mail scott.marshal@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 10, 2008, the Commission released document DA 08–545, which announced the agenda, date and time of the next Consumer Advisory Committee 14249 meeting. At its April 4, 2007 meeting, the Committee will continue its consideration of digital television transition issues. The Committee may also consider other consumer issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission. A limited amount of time on the agenda will be available for oral comments from the public. The Committee is organized under and operates in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2 (1988). The meeting is open to the public. Members of the public may address the Committee or may send written comments to: Scott Marshall, Designated Federal Officer of the Committee, at the address indicated on the first page of this document. 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 are provided in accessible formats. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202– 418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432 (TTY). Federal Communications Commission. Catherine W. Seidel, Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. E8–5303 Filed 3–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting; FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting; Wednesday, March 19, 2008 March 13, 2008. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, which is scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. in Room TW–C305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Bureau Subject 1 ................. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Item No. Wireline Competition ...................................... 2 ................. Wireline Competition ...................................... Title: Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets. Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order concerning exclusive contracts for the provision of telecommunications services in multiple tenant environments (MTEs). Title: Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All Americans in a Reasonable and Timely Fashion, and Possible Steps to Accelerate Such Deployment Pursuant to section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (GN Docket No. 07–45). VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:19 Mar 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\17MRN1.SGM 17MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 52 (Monday, March 17, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 14249]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-5303]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 08-545]


Consumer Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Commission announces the next meeting date and agenda of 
its Consumer Advisory Committee (``Committee''). 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.

DATES: The next meeting of the Committee will take place on Friday, 
April 4, 2008, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, NW., 
Room TW-C305, Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Marshall, Consumer & 
Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418-2809 (voice), (202) 418-0179 
(TTY), or e-mail scott.marshal@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 10, 2008, the Commission released 
document DA 08-545, which announced the agenda, date and time of the 
next Consumer Advisory Committee meeting. At its April 4, 2007 meeting, 
the Committee will continue its consideration of digital television 
transition issues. The Committee may also consider other consumer 
issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission. A limited amount of 
time on the agenda will be available for oral comments from the public.
    The Committee is organized under and operates in accordance with 
the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2 
(1988). The meeting is open to the public. Members of the public may 
address the Committee or may send written comments to: Scott Marshall, 
Designated Federal Officer of the Committee, at the address indicated 
on the first page of this document. 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 are provided in accessible formats.
    To request materials in accessible formats for people with 
disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), 
send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental 
Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY).

Federal Communications Commission.
Catherine W. Seidel,
Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau.
 [FR Doc. E8-5303 Filed 3-14-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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