Emergency Access Advisory Committee; Announcement of Date of Next Meeting, 19357 [2011-8319]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 67 / Thursday, April 7, 2011 / Notices programming previously captioned on television; the compatibility between video programming delivered using Internet protocol and devices capable of receiving and displaying such programming in order to facilitate access to captioning, video description and emergency information; video description and accessible emergency information on television programming delivered using Internet protocol or digital broadcast television; accessible user interfaces on video programming devices; and accessible programming guides and menus. Within six (6) months of its first meeting, the VPAAC shall submit recommendations concerning the provision of closed captions for Internet-delivered video programming and the ability of video devices to pass through or render closed captions contained on Internet-based video programming. By April 8, 2012, the VPAAC shall submit recommendations on the remaining issues listed above. Open captioning and sign language interpreters will be provided. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please include a description of the accommodation you will need and tell us how to contact you if we need more information. Make your request as early as possible. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. 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).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). Federal Communications Commission. Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. 2011–8211 Filed 4–6–11; 8:45 am] mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 11–553] Emergency Access Advisory Committee; Announcement of Date of Next Meeting Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This document announces the date of the Emergency Access Advisory Committee’s (‘‘Committee or EAAC’’) next meeting. The Committee will address the status of the national survey of persons with disability and seniors to learn about preferences for emergency calling when 9–1–1 call centers have the capacity to communicate with callers via voice, data, text and video under the Next Generation 9–1–1. The Committee will discuss options for reporting out the results of the national survey. DATES: The Committee’s next meeting will take place on Friday, April 8, 2011, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST), at the headquarters of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl King, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418–2284 (voice) or (202) 418–0416 (TTY), (e-mail): Cheryl.King@fcc.gov; and/or Patrick Donovan, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, (202) 418–2413 (voice), (e-mail): Patrick.Donovan@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 7, 2010, in document DA 10– 2318, Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the establishment and appointment of members and CoChairpersons of the EAAC, an advisory committee required by the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Public Law 111–260 (CVAA), which directs that an advisory committee be established, for the purpose of achieving equal access to emergency services by individuals with disabilities as part of our nation’s migration to a national Internet protocol-enabled emergency network, also known as the next generation 9–1– 1 system (‘‘NG9–1–1’’). The purpose of the EAAC is to determine the most effective and SUMMARY: 19357 efficient technologies and methods by which to enable access to NG9–1–1 emergency services by individuals with disabilities. In order to fulfill this mission, the CVAA directs that within one year after the EAAC’s members are appointed, the Committee shall conduct a national survey, with the input of groups represented by the Committee’s membership, after which the Committee shall develop and submit to the Commission recommendations to implement such technologies and methods. The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. In your request, include a description of the accommodation you will need and a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. 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). 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). Federal Communications Commission. Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. 2011–8319 Filed 4–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 7, 2011 March 31, 2011. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Thursday, April 7, 2011, which is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW–C305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Item No. Bureau Subject 1 Wireline Competition ..................................... Title: Implementation of Section 224 of the Act (WC Docket No. 07–245); A National Broadband Plan for Our Future (GN Docket No. 09–51). 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 67 (Thursday, April 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 19357]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-8319]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 11-553]


Emergency Access Advisory Committee; Announcement of Date of Next 
Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the date of the Emergency Access 
Advisory Committee's (``Committee or EAAC'') next meeting. The 
Committee will address the status of the national survey of persons 
with disability and seniors to learn about preferences for emergency 
calling when 9-1-1 call centers have the capacity to communicate with 
callers via voice, data, text and video under the Next Generation 9-1-
1. The Committee will discuss options for reporting out the results of 
the national survey.

DATES: The Committee's next meeting will take place on Friday, April 8, 
2011, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST), at the headquarters of the Federal 
Communications Commission (FCC).

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl King, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, (202) 418-2284 (voice) or (202) 418-0416 (TTY), (e-
mail): Cheryl.King@fcc.gov; and/or Patrick Donovan, Public Safety and 
Homeland Security Bureau, (202) 418-2413 (voice), (e-mail): 
Patrick.Donovan@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 7, 2010, in document DA 10-2318, 
Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the establishment and appointment 
of members and Co-Chairpersons of the EAAC, an advisory committee 
required by the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video 
Accessibility Act of 2010, Public Law 111-260 (CVAA), which directs 
that an advisory committee be established, for the purpose of achieving 
equal access to emergency services by individuals with disabilities as 
part of our nation's migration to a national Internet protocol-enabled 
emergency network, also known as the next generation 9-1-1 system 
(``NG9-1-1'').
    The purpose of the EAAC is to determine the most effective and 
efficient technologies and methods by which to enable access to NG9-1-1 
emergency services by individuals with disabilities. In order to 
fulfill this mission, the CVAA directs that within one year after the 
EAAC's members are appointed, the Committee shall conduct a national 
survey, with the input of groups represented by the Committee's 
membership, after which the Committee shall develop and submit to the 
Commission recommendations to implement such technologies and methods.
    The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or 
other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and 
assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable 
accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. 
In your request, include a description of the accommodation you will 
need and a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last 
minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. 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).
    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).

Federal Communications Commission.
Karen Peltz Strauss,
Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2011-8319 Filed 4-6-11; 8:45 am]
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