Video Programming and Accessibility Advisory Committee; Announcement of Date of Next Meeting, 57989 [2011-24015]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 181 / Monday, September 19, 2011 / Notices Commission via e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov and Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0017. Title: Application for a Low Power TV, TV Translator, or TV Booster Station License. Form Number: FCC Form 347. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; State, local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 300. Estimated Time per Response: 1.5 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Total Annual Burden: 450 hours. Total Annual Cost: $36,000. Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s). Needs and Uses: The FCC Form 347 is used by licensees/permittees of low power television, TV translator or TV booster stations to apply for a station license. FCC staff uses the data to confirm that the station has been built in the outstanding construction permit. Data from Form 347 is also included in any subsequent license to operate the station. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2011–23845 Filed 9–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 11–1527] Video Programming and Accessibility Advisory Committee; Announcement of Date of Next Meeting Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This document announces the next meeting of the Video Programming Accessibility Advisory Committee (‘‘Committee’’ or ‘‘VPAAC’’). The November meeting will continue to develop recommendations to the Commission regarding video description, and the delivery of video description, access to emergency programming, and the interoperability and user interface of the equipment used to deliver video programming, as mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:46 Sep 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 required in the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA). DATES: The Committee’s next meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), at the headquarters of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Commission Meeting Room, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam Gregory, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 202–418–2498 (voice), 202–418–1169 (TTY), or Pam.Gregory@fcc.gov (e-mail); or Alison Neplokh, Media Bureau, 202–418–1083, Alison.Neplokh@fcc.gov (e-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 7, 2010, in document DA– 2320, Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the establishment and appointment of members of the VPAAC, following a nominations period that closed on November 1, 2010. All meetings of the VPAAC shall be open to the public. The purpose of the VPAAC is to develop recommendations on closed captioning of Internet 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 submitted recommendations concerning the provision of closed captions for Internet-delivered video programming and the ability of video devices to pass through closed captions contained on Internet-based video programming. By April 8, 2012, the VPAAC shall submit recommendations on the remaining issues listed above. At the November 1, 2011 VPAAC meeting, members will continue to develop recommendations to the Commission regarding video description, and the delivery of video description, access to emergency programming, and the interoperability and user interface of the equipment used to deliver video programming. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57989 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. 2011–24015 Filed 9–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Privacy Act System of Records Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Pursuant to subsection (e)(4) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (‘‘Privacy Act’’), 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) proposes to add one new, consolidated system of records, FCC/PSHSB–1, ‘‘FCC Emergency and Continuity Contacts System (ECCS).’’ FCC/PSHSB–1, ‘‘FCC Emergency and Continuity Contacts System (ECCS)’’ will incorporate the information, e.g., personally identifiable information (PII), presently covered by two FCC systems of records, FCC/EB–4, ‘‘Crisis Management Contacts,’’ and FCC/OMD–11, ‘‘Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP),’’ and also add new and/or updated information that pertains to the mission and activities of the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB). Upon approval of FCC/PSHSB–1, ‘‘FCC Emergency and Continuity Contacts System (ECCS),’’ the Commission will cancel FCC/EB–4 and FCC/OMD–11. The purposes for adding this new system of records, FCC/PSHSB–1, ‘‘FCC Emergency and Continuity Contacts System (ECCS),’’ are for PSHSB to use the records in this system of records to allow the FCC to use: The information in the Emergency Contacts database to coordinate crisis response activities, etc.; The information in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Contacts database to contact FCC employees and contractors regarding COOP matters, etc.; and An automated telephone and e-mail system to contact its Emergency Contacts and COOP Contacts, etc. The new system of records will consolidate the systems of records in these two separate internal databases that the Bureau currently uses so that all the PII are now housed in a single PSHSB database for the PSHSB’s SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 181 (Monday, September 19, 2011)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-24015]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 11-1527]


Video Programming and Accessibility Advisory Committee; 
Announcement of Date of Next Meeting

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document announces the next meeting of the Video 
Programming Accessibility Advisory Committee (``Committee'' or 
``VPAAC''). The November meeting will continue to develop 
recommendations to the Commission regarding video description, and the 
delivery of video description, access to emergency programming, and the 
interoperability and user interface of the equipment used to deliver 
video programming, as required in the Twenty-First Century 
Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA).

DATES: The Committee's next meeting will take place on Tuesday, 
November 1, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), at the headquarters of the 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam Gregory, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, 202-418-2498 (voice), 202-418-1169 (TTY), or 
Pam.Gregory@fcc.gov (e-mail); or Alison Neplokh, Media Bureau, 202-418-
1083, Alison.Neplokh@fcc.gov (e-mail).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 7, 2010, in document DA-2320, 
Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the establishment and appointment 
of members of the VPAAC, following a nominations period that closed on 
November 1, 2010. All meetings of the VPAAC shall be open to the 
public. The purpose of the VPAAC is to develop recommendations on 
closed captioning of Internet 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 
submitted recommendations concerning the provision of closed captions 
for Internet-delivered video programming and the ability of video 
devices to pass through closed captions contained on Internet-based 
video programming. By April 8, 2012, the VPAAC shall submit 
recommendations on the remaining issues listed above. At the November 
1, 2011 VPAAC meeting, members will continue to develop recommendations 
to the Commission regarding video description, and the delivery of 
video description, access to emergency programming, and the 
interoperability and user interface of the equipment used to deliver 
video programming.
    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. 2011-24015 Filed 9-16-11; 8:45 am]
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