Emergency Access Advisory Committee; Announcement of Date of Next Meeting, 7577 [2012-3018]
Download as PDF
erowe on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES
Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 29 / Monday, February 13, 2012 / Notices
Background: The FRRCC is a federal
advisory committee chartered under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), Public Law 92–463. The
FRRCC was established in 2008 and
provides independent advice to the EPA
Administrator on a broad range of
environmental issues and policies that
are of importance to agriculture and
rural communities. Members serve as
representatives from academia, industry
(e.g., farm groups and allied industries),
non-governmental organizations, and
state, local, and tribal governments.
Members are appointed by the EPA
Administrator for two-year terms with
the possibility of reappointment. The
FRRCC generally meets two (2) times
annually, or as needed and approved by
the Designated Federal Officer (DFO).
Meetings will generally be held in
Washington, DC. Members serve on the
Committee in a voluntary capacity.
We are unable to provide honoraria or
compensation for your services.
However, if needed, you may receive
travel and per diem allowances where
appropriate and according to applicable
federal travel regulations. EPA is
seeking nominations from all sectors,
including academia, industry (e.g., farm
groups and allied industries), nongovernmental organizations, and state,
local, and tribal governments. Members
who are actively engaged in farming or
ranching are encouraged to apply. EPA
values and welcomes diversity. In an
effort to obtain nominations of diverse
candidates, EPA encourages
nominations of women and men of all
racial and ethnic groups.
In selecting Committee members, EPA
will seek candidates who possess:
Extensive professional knowledge of
agricultural issues and environmental
policy; a demonstrated ability to
examine and analyze complicated
environmental issues with objectivity
and integrity; excellent interpersonal as
well as oral and written communication
skills; and an ability and willingness to
participate in a deliberative and
collaborative process. In addition, wellqualified applicants must be prepared to
process a substantial amount of complex
and technical information, and have the
ability to volunteer approximately 10 to
15 hours per month to the Committee’s
activities, including participation in
teleconference meetings and preparation
of text for Committee reports.
Submissions Procedure: All
nominations must be identified by
name, occupation, organization,
position, current business address,
email address, and daytime telephone
number, and must include: (1) A resume
detailing relevant experience and
professional and educational
VerDate Mar<15>2010
14:46 Feb 10, 2012
Jkt 226001
qualifications of the nominee; and (2) a
brief statement (one page or less)
describing the nominee’s interest in
serving on the Committee. Interested
candidates may self-nominate.
DATES: Applicants are encouraged to
submit all nominations materials by
March 15, 2012 in order to ensure
fullest consideration.
ADDRESSES: Submit all nominations to:
Alicia Kaiser, Designated Federal
Officer, Office of the Administrator, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (MC
1101A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20460. You may
also email nominations with the subject
line Committee Nomination to:
Kaiser.Alicia@epa.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alicia Kaiser, Designated Federal
Officer, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency; Email: Kaiser.Alicia@epa.gov;
Telephone: (202) 564–7273.
Dated: February 6, 2012.
Alicia Kaiser,
Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012–3294 Filed 2–10–12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
[DA 12–93]
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 February meeting will
review achievements from 2011 and
consider plans for activities for 2012.
DATES: The Committee’s next meeting
will take place on Friday, February 10,
2012, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), at
the headquarters of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC).
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, in the
Commission Meeting Room.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cheryl King, Consumer and
Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202)
418–2284 (voice) or (202) 418–0416
(TTY), email: Cheryl.King@fcc.gov and/
or Patrick Donovan, Public Safety and
Homeland Security Bureau, (202) 418–
2413, email: Patrick.Donovan@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
December 7, 2010, in document DA 10–
SUMMARY:
PO 00000
Frm 00013
Fmt 4703
Sfmt 9990
7577
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 (CVAA), Public Law
111–260, 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 (NG 9–1–1). The purpose of
the EAAC is to determine the most
effective and efficient technologies and
methods by which to enable access to
NG 9–1–1 emergency services by
individuals with disabilities. In 2011,
the EAAC conducted a nationwide
survey of individuals with disabilities,
prepared a report on the survey, and
developed recommendations for
achieving equal access to emergency
services by individuals with disabilities
as part of our nation’s migration to the
NG 9–1–1 system. The EAAC
recommendations were submitted to the
FCC, in compliance with the CVAA’s
statutory mandate, by December 7, 2011.
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 email 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 email 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. 2012–3018 Filed 2–10–12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
E:\FR\FM\13FEN1.SGM
13FEN1
Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 29 (Monday, February 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 7577]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3018]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[DA 12-93]
Emergency Access Advisory Committee; Announcement of Date of Next
Meeting
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: This document announces the date of the Emergency Access
Advisory Committee's (Committee or EAAC) next meeting. The February
meeting will review achievements from 2011 and consider plans for
activities for 2012.
DATES: The Committee's next meeting will take place on Friday, February
10, 2012, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), at the headquarters of the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, in the Commission Meeting Room.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cheryl King, Consumer and Governmental
Affairs Bureau, (202) 418-2284 (voice) or (202) 418-0416 (TTY), email:
Cheryl.King@fcc.gov and/or Patrick Donovan, Public Safety and Homeland
Security Bureau, (202) 418-2413, email: 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 (CVAA), Public Law 111-260, 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 (NG
9-1-1). The purpose of the EAAC is to determine the most effective and
efficient technologies and methods by which to enable access to NG 9-1-
1 emergency services by individuals with disabilities. In 2011, the
EAAC conducted a nationwide survey of individuals with disabilities,
prepared a report on the survey, and developed recommendations for
achieving equal access to emergency services by individuals with
disabilities as part of our nation's migration to the NG 9-1-1 system.
The EAAC recommendations were submitted to the FCC, in compliance with
the CVAA's statutory mandate, by December 7, 2011.
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 email 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 email 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. 2012-3018 Filed 2-10-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P