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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 25 / Tuesday, February 7, 2012 / Notices difficulties in setting up such a system at this time. A summary of the changes made to the proposed permit can be found in the response to comments document on the aforementioned EPA Region 6 Internet site. Authority: Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. Dated: January 30, 2012. William K. Honker, Acting Director, Water Quality Protection Division, EPA Region 6. [FR Doc. 2012–2722 Filed 2–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Advisory Committee Act; Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age (‘‘Diversity Committee’’). The Committee’s mission is to provide recommendations to the Commission regarding policies and practices that will further enhance diversity in the telecommunications and related industries. In particular, the Committee will focus primarily on lowering barrier to entry for historically disadvantaged men and women, exploring ways in which to ensure universal access to and adoption of broadband, and creating an environment that enables employment of a diverse workforce within the telecommunications and related industries. The Committee will be charged with gathering the data and information necessary to formulate meaningful recommendations for these objectives. DATED: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 2 p.m. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Room TW–C305 (Commission Meeting Room, TW– C305), 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Kreisman, (202) 418–1605; Barbara.Kreisman@FCC.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is the second meeting of the Diversity Federal Advisory Committee under its current charter. At this meeting there will be tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:54 Feb 06, 2012 Jkt 226001 reports from the three working committees: Channels 5 and 6 feasibility; WiFi Technology; and EEO enforcement. Issues raised by these working groups will be discussed by the entire Diversity Committee. Members of the general public may attend the meeting. The FCC will attempt to accommodate as many people as possible. However, admittance will be limited to seating availability. The public may submit written comments before the meeting to: Barbara Kreisman, the FCC’s Designated Federal Officer for the Diversity Committee by email: Barbara.Kreisman@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal Service Mail (Barbara Kreisman, Federal Communications Commission, Room 2–A665, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554). Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via email to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (tty). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Please allow at least five days advance notice; last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. 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. 2012–2745 Filed 2–6–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 12–15] 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 Committee will continue developing recommendations for the Commission regarding the provision of video description, access to emergency programming, and access to user SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6113 interfaces, menus, and programming guides viewed on equipment used to deliver video programming, as required in the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA). This and all meetings of the VPAAC are open to the public. The Committee’s next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST). DATES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Commission Meeting Room, Washington, DC 20554. ADDRESSES: Pam Gregory, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 418–2498 (voice), (202) 418–1169 (TTY), email: Pam.Gregory@fcc.gov; or Alison Neplokh, Media Bureau, (202) 418– 1083, email: Alison.Neplokh@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On December 7, 2010, in document DA 10– 2320, Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the establishment and appointment of members of the VPAAC, following a nominations period that closed on November 1, 2010. 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 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 months of its first meeting, the VPAAC submitted its recommendations to the Commission 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 February 9, 2012 VPAAC meeting, members will continue to develop recommendations for the Commission regarding video description, access to emergency programming, and access to user interfaces, menus, and programming guides viewed on equipment used to deliver video programming. To request materials in accessible formats for people with SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\07FEN1.SGM 07FEN1

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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 public meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this 
notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications 
Commission's (FCC's) Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications 
in the Digital Age (``Diversity Committee''). The Committee's mission 
is to provide recommendations to the Commission regarding policies and 
practices that will further enhance diversity in the telecommunications 
and related industries. In particular, the Committee will focus 
primarily on lowering barrier to entry for historically disadvantaged 
men and women, exploring ways in which to ensure universal access to 
and adoption of broadband, and creating an environment that enables 
employment of a diverse workforce within the telecommunications and 
related industries. The Committee will be charged with gathering the 
data and information necessary to formulate meaningful recommendations 
for these objectives.

DATED: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 2 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Room TW-C305 (Commission 
Meeting Room, TW-C305), 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Kreisman, (202) 418-1605; 
Barbara.Kreisman@FCC.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is the second meeting of the Diversity 
Federal Advisory Committee under its current charter. At this meeting 
there will be reports from the three working committees: Channels 5 and 
6 feasibility; WiFi Technology; and EEO enforcement. Issues raised by 
these working groups will be discussed by the entire Diversity 
Committee.
    Members of the general public may attend the meeting. The FCC will 
attempt to accommodate as many people as possible. However, admittance 
will be limited to seating availability. The public may submit written 
comments before the meeting to: Barbara Kreisman, the FCC's Designated 
Federal Officer for the Diversity Committee by email: 
Barbara.Kreisman@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal Service Mail (Barbara Kreisman, 
Federal Communications Commission, Room 2-A665, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554).
    Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable 
accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. 
Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via email to 
fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau 
at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (tty). Such requests should 
include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In 
addition, please include a way we can contact you if we need more 
information. Please allow at least five days advance notice; last 
minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill.
    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. 2012-2745 Filed 2-6-12; 8:45 am]
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