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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 17, 2009 / Notices FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 09–209] Consumer Advisory Committee sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. 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 meeting of the Committee will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Commission’s Headquarters Building, Room TW–C305. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Scott Marshall, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418–2809 (voice), (202) 418–0179 (TTY), or e-mail Scott.Marshal@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Public Notice DA 09–209. The full text of document DA 09–209 and any subsequently filed documents in this matter will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418–0270. Document DA 09–209 and any subsequently filed documents in this matter may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor at the contractor’s Web site, https:// www.bcpiweb.com, or by calling (800) 378–3160. Furthermore, document DA 09–209 any subsequently filed documents in this matter, may be found by searching ECFS at https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs. 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 and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). Document DA 09–209 can also be downloaded in Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) at: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/cac/html. VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:45 Feb 13, 2009 Jkt 217001 Synopsis On February 9, 2009, the Commission released document DA 09–209, which announced the agenda, date and time of the Committee’s next meeting. At its March 4, 2009 meeting, the Committee will consider administrative matters relating to its structure, operations, and future agenda, which were not addressed at its January 30, 2009 meeting because of time constraints. The Committee may also consider other matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission. It is anticipated that a majority of Committee members will participate via teleconference. A limited amount of time on the agenda will be available for oral comments from the public attending at the actual meeting site. 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 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. Federal Communications Commission. Catherine W. Seidel, Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. E9–3283 Filed 2–13–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION [Notice 2009–04] Price Index Increases for Contribution and Expenditure Limitations and Lobbyist Bundling Disclosure Threshold Federal Election Commission. Notice of increases to contribution and expenditure limitations and lobbyist bundling disclosure threshold. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: As mandated by provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (‘‘FECA’’ or ‘‘the Act’’), the Federal Election Commission (‘‘FEC’’ or ‘‘the Commission’’) is adjusting certain contribution and expenditure limitations and the lobbyist bundling disclosure threshold set forth in the Act, to index the amounts for inflation. Additional details appear in PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7435 the supplemental information that follows. DATES: Under 2 U.S.C. 441a(c), the change in the dollar limits on contributions to candidates and candidates’ authorized political committees is effective as of November 5, 2008. Under 2 U.S.C. 434(i)(3), the change in the threshold amount for reporting bundled contributions is effective as of January 1, 2009. Under 2 U.S.C. 441a(c), the changes in dollar limits on contributions to national political party committees, contributions by an individual, expenditures by party committees in connection with a general election for Federal office, and contributions to Senatorial candidates are effective as of January 1, 2009. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Greg J. Scott or Mr. Kevin R. Salley, Information Division, 999 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20463; (202) 694–1100 or (800) 424–9530. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, 2 U.S.C. 431 et seq., as amended by the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 1 and the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007,2 coordinated party expenditure limits (2 U.S.C. 441a(d)(3)(A), (B) and (d)), certain contribution limits (2 U.S.C. 441a(a)(1)(A) and (B), (a)(3) and (h)), and the disclosure threshold for contributions bundled by lobbyists (2 U.S.C. 434(i)(3)(A)) are adjusted periodically to reflect increases in the consumer price index. See 2 U.S.C. 441a(c)(1) and 11 CFR 110.17. The Commission is publishing this notice to announce the adjusted limits and disclosure threshold. Coordinated Party Expenditure Limits for 2009 Under 2 U.S.C. 441a(c), the Commission must adjust the expenditure limitations established by 2 U.S.C. 441a(d) (the limits on expenditures by national party committees, state party committees, or their subordinate committees in connection with the general election campaign of candidates for Federal office) annually to account for inflation. This expenditure limitation is increased by 4.36663, the percent difference between the price index, as certified to the Commission by the Secretary of Labor, for the 12 months preceding the beginning of the calendar year and the 1 Public Law No. 107–155, 116 Stat. 81 (Mar. 27, 2002). 2 Public Law No. 110–81, 121 Stat. 735 (Sep. 14, 2007). E:\FR\FM\17FEN1.SGM 17FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 17, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 7435]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-3283]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 09-209]


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 meeting of the Committee will take place on Wednesday, March 
4, 2009, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Commission's Headquarters Building, 
Room TW-C305.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20554.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Public 
Notice DA 09-209. The full text of document DA 09-209 and any 
subsequently filed documents in this matter will be available for 
public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC 
Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 
CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-0270. Document DA 09-209 and 
any subsequently filed documents in this matter may also be purchased 
from the Commission's duplicating contractor at the contractor's Web 
site, https://www.bcpiweb.com, or by calling (800) 378-3160. 
Furthermore, document DA 09-209 any subsequently filed documents in 
this matter, may be found by searching ECFS at https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/
ecfs.
    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 and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY). 
Document DA 09-209 can also be downloaded in Word or Portable Document 
Format (PDF) at: https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cac/html.

Synopsis

    On February 9, 2009, the Commission released document DA 09-209, 
which announced the agenda, date and time of the Committee's next 
meeting. At its March 4, 2009 meeting, the Committee will consider 
administrative matters relating to its structure, operations, and 
future agenda, which were not addressed at its January 30, 2009 meeting 
because of time constraints. The Committee may also consider other 
matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission. It is anticipated 
that a majority of Committee members will participate via 
teleconference. A limited amount of time on the agenda will be 
available for oral comments from the public attending at the actual 
meeting site.
    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 
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.

Federal Communications Commission.
Catherine W. Seidel,
Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau.
 [FR Doc. E9-3283 Filed 2-13-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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