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In developing its recommendations, the Committee will consider industry-based as well as targeted regulatory solutions to challenges identified by the data and information it gathers. Additional information regarding the Diversity Committee can be found at https:// www.fcc.gov/DiversityFAC. Federal Communications Commission. Barbara A. Kreisman, Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau. [FR Doc. 2011–1939 Filed 1–27–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Sunshine Act Notices Thursday, February 3, 2011, at 10 a.m. PLACE: 999 E Street, NW., Washington, DC (Ninth Floor). STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public. ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: Correction and Approval of Minutes for January 20, 2011. Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum on the Georgia Federal Elections Committee. Kucinich for President, Inc.— Statement of Reasons—Repayment Determination upon Administrative Review. Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum on the Kansas Republican Party. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 19 (Friday, January 28, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5160-5161]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-1939]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Federal Advisory Committee Act; Advisory Committee on Diversity 
for Communications in the Digital Age

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of intent to renew charter.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this 
notice is to announce that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 
has renewed the charter of the Advisory Committee on Diversity for 
Communications in the Digital Age (``Diversity Committee'').

ADDRESSES: A copy of the charter is available at the Federal 
Communications Commission, Reference Information Center, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Room 7-C753, Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Kreisman, 
Barbara.Kreisman@fcc.gov, (202) 418-1605, Chief, Video Division, Media 
Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 2-A666, Washington, DC 20554.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee's objective is to provide 
recommendations to the FCC regarding policies and practices that will 
further enhance diverse participation in the telecommunications and 
related

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industries. In particular, the Committee will focus primarily on 
lowering barriers to entry to communications and related industries for 
historically disadvantaged men and women, exploring ways in which to 
ensure universal access to and adoption of broadband in historically 
disadvantaged communities, and creating an environment that enables 
employment of a diverse workforce within the communications and related 
industries. The Committee is charged with gathering the data and 
information necessary to formulate meaningful recommendations for the 
objectives outlined above. In developing its recommendations, the 
Committee will consider industry-based as well as targeted regulatory 
solutions to challenges identified by the data and information it 
gathers. Additional information regarding the Diversity Committee can 
be found at https://www.fcc.gov/DiversityFAC.

Federal Communications Commission.
Barbara A. Kreisman,
Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2011-1939 Filed 1-27-11; 8:45 am]
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