Federal Advisory Committee Act; Technological Advisory Council, 19077 [2019-09052]

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 86 (Friday, May 3, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Page 19077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-09052]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Federal Advisory Committee Act; Technological Advisory Council

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of renewal of the Technological Advisory Council's 
charter.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) hereby 
announces that the charter of the Technological Advisory Council 
(hereinafter Committee) has been renewed pursuant to the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Ha, Deputy Chief, Policy and 
Rules Division 202-418-2099; [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On April 16, 2019, the General Services 
Administration approved renewal of the charter of the Committee 
pursuant to provisions of the FACA. The Commission intends to renew the 
charter on or before May 17, 2019 and provide the Committee with 
authorization to operate for two years from the effective date.
    Rapid advances in technology have resulted in innovations in how 
telecommunications services are provided to, and are accessed by, users 
of those services. Many of these advances are increasing the rate of 
convergence among categories of services that have traditionally been 
viewed as distinct, such as cable television services, telephony, data 
services, and internet services. Regulations must be examined in light 
of these technology advances, and the Commission must remain abreast of 
new developments in technology so that it can effectively fulfill its 
responsibilities under the Communications Act.
    The Committee provides recommendations to the Commission on the 
issues and questions presented to it by the FCC. The Committee will 
focus on key issues affecting the deployment of new broadband 
technologies and services seeking to spur opportunities for innovation, 
greater efficiencies, and job creation. The Committee will address 
questions referred to it through the Designated Federal Officer by the 
FCC Chairman, the Chief of the FCC Office of Engineering and 
Technology, or the FCC Chief Technology Officer. The questions referred 
to the TAC will be directed to technological and technical issues in 
the field of communications.
    The Committee is organized under, and operates in accordance with, 
the provisions of the FACA. The Committee will be solely advisory in 
nature. Consistent with FACA and its requirements, each meeting of the 
Committee will be open to the public unless otherwise noticed. Records 
will be maintained of each meeting and made available for public 
inspection. All activities of the Committee will be conducted in an 
open, transparent, and accessible manner. The Committee shall terminate 
on May 17, 2021, or earlier upon the completion of its work as 
determined by the Chairman, unless its charter is renewed prior to the 
termination date.
    The Committee will meet approximately three to five times per year 
in Washington, DC. The meetings of the TAC will be described in a 
Public Notice issued and published in the Federal Register at least 
fifteen (15) days prior to the first meeting date. In addition, as 
needed, working groups or subcommittees (ad hoc or steering) will be 
established to facilitate the Committee's work between meetings of the 
full Committee. All meetings, including those of working groups and 
subcommittees, will be fully accessible to individuals with 
disabilities.

Federal Communications Commission.

Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-09052 Filed 5-2-19; 8:45 am]
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