Broadcasting Board of Governors – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (Board) previously announced that it will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The subject matter of the meeting has been changed to add the discussion and consideration of two resolutions concerning U.S. international media strategy for Iran. The prompt and orderly conduct of business required this change and no earlier announcement was possible. This meeting will be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the agency's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the agency's public Web site. The public may also attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingapril2014.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EDT) on April 10. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites public comment on an information collection titled, ``Surveys and Other Audience Research for Radio and TV Marti.'' This request for comment is being made pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 [Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)]. The information collection activity involved with this program is conducted pursuant to the mandate given to the BBG to provide for the broadcasting of accurate information to the people of Cuba, and other purposes, under Public Law 98-111, the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act, dated, October 4, 1983, and Public Law 101-246, dated, February 16, 1990.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The Board will vote on a consent agenda consisting of the minutes of the December 18, 2013 meeting and a resolution honoring the 10th anniversary of Alhurra. The BBG will also convene a panel to discuss how the U.S. is viewed through Arabic eyes and receive a presentation providing an overview of the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. This meeting will be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site. The public may also attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingfeb2014.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EST) on February 24. For more information regarding viewing the meeting online or attending it in person, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov.

The members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet in a special session, to be conducted telephonically, to discuss and approve the agency's Operating Plan for Fiscal Year 2014. The meeting will be available for public observation via a complete audio recording and a verbatim transcript of the meeting to be promptly posted on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The Board will vote on a consent agenda consisting of the minutes of the October 23, 2013 meeting and the full set of amended By-Laws reflecting changes previously adopted by the Board and proposed technical amendments. The BBG will discuss and vote on an interim management structure for the International Broadcasting Bureau. Finally, the BBG will receive a presentation providing an overview of the Voice of America and convene a discussion panel on the transition of international media organizations in the digital age. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site. The public may also attend this meeting in person, unless the partial government shutdown persists, at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingdecember2013.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EST) on December 17. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov.

The members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet in a closed session to consider the appointment of a General Counsel. This meeting will be closed to public observation pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) in order to protect the privacy interests of candidates considered but not selected for the position. In accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Act and BBG policies, the meeting will be recorded and a transcript of the proceedings, subject to the redaction of information protected by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6), will be made available to the public. The publicly-releasable transcript will be available for download at www.bbg.gov within 21 days of the date of the meeting. Information regarding member votes to close the meeting and expected attendees can also be found on the Agency's public Web site.

The members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet in a special session, to be conducted telephonically, to discuss and approve a budget submission for Fiscal Year 2015. According to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-11, Section 22.1, all agency budgetary materials and data are considered confidential prior to the President submitting a budget to Congress. In accordance with section 22.5 of Circular A-11, the BBG has determined that its meeting should be closed to public observation pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B). In accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Act and BBG policies, the meeting will be recorded and a transcript of the proceedings, subject to the redaction of information protected by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B), will be made available to the public. The publicly-releasable transcript will be available for download at www.bbg.gov within 21 days of the date of the meeting. Information regarding member votes to close the meeting and expected attendees can also be found on the Agency's public Web site.

As directed by the National Defense Authorization Act for 2013 and amendments to the U.S. Information and Educational Exchange Act, the Broadcasting Board of Governors issues a rule which establishes procedures for responding to domestic requests for the Agency's program materials. The Agency may, upon request, provide members of the public, organizations, and media with program materials which the Agency disseminated abroad.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The meeting will be a continuation of the April 11, 2013 meeting, which was adjourned due to lack of a quorum. The BBG will receive and consider a report from the Governance Committee regarding the compliance progress with the recommendations in the Office of Inspector General's inspection report of the BBG, as well as a BBG Board staffing plan. The BBG will receive and consider a progress report from the Strategy and Budget Committee, including the 2013 language service review process and the BBG strategic plan update. A complete audio recording and a verbatim transcript of the meeting will promptly be made available for public observation on the BBG's Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's Web site.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will receive and consider a report from the Governance Committee regarding the compliance progress with the recommendations in the Office of Inspector General's inspection report of the BBG, as well as a BBG Board staffing plan. The BBG will receive and consider a progress report from the Strategy and Budget Committee, including the 2013 language service review process and the BBG strategic plan update. The BBG will also receive a budget update and receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the Technology, Services and Innovation Director, the Communications and External Affairs Director, the Strategy and Development Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The public may attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingapril2013.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EDT) on April 10. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will receive and consider a report and recommendations from the Governance Committee regarding the creation of the position of Chief Executive Officer of United States international broadcasting, receive and consider a progress report from the Strategy and Budget Committee, and consider two resolutions honoring employees for their service. The BBG will recognize the anniversaries of Agency language services, receive a report regarding a recent official trip to Burma, receive a budget update, and receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the Technology, Services and Innovation Director, the Communications and External Affairs Director, the Strategy and Development Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The public may attend this meeting in person at the address listed above as seating capacity permits. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingdec2012.eventbrite.com by 12:00 p.m. (EST) on December 13. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. Information regarding this meeting, including any updates or adjustments to its starting time, can also be found on the Agency's public Web site. Contact Person for More Information: Persons interested in obtaining more information should contact Paul Kollmer-Dorsey at (202) 203-4545.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will recognize the David Burke Distinguished Journalism Awards winners. The BBG will receive and consider proposed BBG meeting dates in 2013 and consider a resolution honoring an employee for his service. The BBG will recognize the anniversaries of Agency language services, receive a Middle East trip report, receive a distribution/technology initiatives update, receive a budget update, and receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the Technology, Services and Innovation Director, the Communications and External Affairs Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The public may attend this meeting in person at BBG headquarters in DC as seating capacity allows. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbgboardmeetingoct2012.eventbrite.com by 12 p.m. (EDT) on October 10. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203- 4400 or by email at pubaff@bbg.gov. This meeting will also be available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov. The public is advised to check the Web site for updated information on the starting time of the meeting.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will consider a resolution to thank Ambassador Kathleen Stephens for her service on the Board as the President's nominee to be Under Secretary has received Senate confirmation. The BBG will receive a status report on the consolidation transaction plan for BBG-sponsored grantees. The BBG will receive and consider a progress report from the Strategy and Budget Committee on the implementation of the BBG strategy and a report from the Governance Committee regarding proposed amendments to BBG By- Laws as well as the results of March 9 Governance Committee Meeting on employee morale and contractor issues. The BBG will receive an Asia trip report and a budget update. The BBG will receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The public may attend this meeting as seating capacity allows. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https://bbg.eventbrite.com/by April 17. For more information, please contact BBG Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400; Email: pubaff@bbg.gov. This meeting is also available for public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov.

The members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet in a special session to consider the issue of Board leadership following the recent departure of the Board Chairman. The BBG will be meeting at the time listed above. At the meeting, which will be conducted telephonically, the BBG will consider the conduct of Board operations in the absence of a Chair. Due to the meeting's short notice, the Agency is unable to make it available for public observation via live streaming webcast. However, a complete audio recording and a verbatim transcript of the meeting will promptly be made available for public observation on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. At the meeting, the BBG will announce its meeting schedule for calendar year 2012, discuss and consider new BBG Committee assignments, and receive and consider recommendations regarding the implementation of the Agency's strategic plan for 2012- 2016. The BBG will also consider a resolution on interference of BBG broadcasts as well as a resolution honoring the 70th anniversary of the Voice of America (VOA), recognize the anniversaries of Agency language services, receive a budget update, and receive and consider a proposal to repurpose Internet censorship circumvention funds. The BBG will receive reports from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the VOA Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at www.bbg.gov.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will receive and consider recommendations regarding the conclusion of the year-long strategic review and the BBG committee membership. The BBG will also consider revising its BBG meeting schedule for the remaining calendar year. The BBG will receive reports from: the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, the Voice of America Director, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting Director, the Technology, Services and Innovation Director, the Office of New Media, and the Presidents of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.

At the time and location listed above, the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will conduct a meeting closed to the public pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B) because, according to Office of Management and Budget Circular A-11, Section 36, public knowledge of a draft Presidential budget could lead to frustration of a proposed agency action. The BBG will receive and consider staff recommendations regarding the Fiscal Year 2013 budget.

Title 5 United States Code, Section 4314, requires that notice of the appointment of an individual to serve as a member of a performance review board (PRB) shall be published in the Federal Register. The following individuals have been appointed to serve as PRB members for BBG: Jon C. Brause, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Services, U.S. Agency for International Development; Nigel Mote, Executive Director, U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board; and Ariane Whittemore, Special Assistant, Total Force Management, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Office of the Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of the Navy.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet at the time and location listed above. The BBG will, among other things, consider two resolutions honoring employees for their service, consider a resolution to award and present David Burke Distinguished Journalism Awards, and receive and consider a report from the Governance Committee regarding reforming the Agency's management structure. Board members will also report on the state of U.S. International Broadcasting (USIB), Board efforts to reform USIB, and the BBG's year-long strategic review. The meeting is open to the public, but due to space limitations advance registration is required. Member of the public seeking to attend the meeting in person must register at https:// bbg.eventbrite.com/ by June 1. This event can also be viewed live and on demand at BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will meet at the time and location listed above. The BBG will receive a Prague trip report, receive and consider a report from the Board's Strategy and Budget Committee on the status of the current regional reviews, receive and consider a report from the Board's Governance Committee on matters pertaining to future Agency organizational structures, receive a report from the International Broadcasting Bureau Director, and receive programming coverage updates by the Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed webcast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will hear a Middle East trip report, a report from the Board's Budget and Strategy Committee, and a report from the Chairman of the International Broadcasting Bureau Coordinating Committee on distribution/technology. The meeting is open to public observation via streamed Web cast, both live and on-demand, on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will be considering resolutions regarding protection of journalists and the Agency's Ethics Program, report from the Board's Governance Committee, a report from the International Broadcasting Bureau Coordinating Committee, and research presentations by InterMedia and Gallup. The meeting is open to the publicbut due to space limitations via webcast onlyand will be streamed live on the BBG's public Web site at https://www.bbg.gov. The meeting will also be made available on the BBG's public Web site for on-demand viewing.

The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) will be meeting at the time and location listed above. The BBG will be considering BBG Governance Committee recommendations, paying a tribute to OCB Director Pedro Roig, and discussing the BBG's research program and matters concerning the BBG's draft FY 2012 annual budget. The meeting is open via webcastto the public, but the portion of the meeting concerning the BBG's draft FY 2012 annual budget will be closed to the public pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B). The open portion of the meeting is available for the public to observe via streaming on the BBG's Web site at https://www.bbg.gov.

Title 5 United States Code, Section 4314, requires that notice