*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 32465* PUBLIC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission 445 12 th St., S. W. Washington, D. C. 20554 News Media Information 202 / 418- 0500 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov TTY: 1- 888- 835- 5322 DA 03- 3309 Released: October 21, 2003 Announcement of Next Meeting Date and Agenda of Consumer Advisory Committee By this Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (“ Commission”) announces the date and agenda of the next meeting of its Consumer Advisory Committee (“ Committee”). Purpose & Functions The purpose of the Committee is to make recommendations to the Commission regarding consumer issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission and to facilitate the participation of consumers (including people with disabilities and underserved populations, such as Native Americans and persons living in rural areas) in proceedings before the Commission. Meeting Date The next meeting of the Committee will take place on Thursday, November 20, 2003, 9: 00 A. M. to 4: 00 P. M., In the Commission Meeting Room of the FCC’s Headquarters Building, Room TW- C305, 445 12 th Street, S. W., Washington, DC 20554. At its November 20, 2003 meeting, the Committee will consider: (1) recommendations of its TRS Working Group regarding outreach and funding for telecommunications relay services; (2) a recommendation of its Broadband Working Group regarding further study of broadband issues; (3) recommendations of its consumer Complaints, Education and Outreach Working Group regarding funding for, and effective methods of, outreach to consumers; and (4) a progress report of its Ancillary Services Working Group. Time will also be allotted for working group meetings between 10: 00 A. M. and 12: 00 P. M. The Committee will also receive briefings by FCC staff regarding Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau activities and other matters. The Committee is organized under, and operates in accordance with, the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U. S. C., App. 2 (1988). Minutes of meetings are available for public inspection at the FCC and are posted on the Commission's Web site at www. fcc. gov/ cgb/ cac. Members of the public may address the Committee or may send written comments to: Scott Marshall, Designated Federal Officer of the Committee. scott. marshall@ fcc. gov. The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Meeting agendas and handouts will be provided in accessible formats; sign language interpreters, open 1 captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided on site. The meeting will be webcast with open captioning at http:// www. fcc. gov/ cgb/ cac. Request other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities as early as possible; please allow at least 5 days advance notice. Include a description of the accommodation you will need including as much detail as you can. Also include 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 e- mail to: fcc504@ fcc. gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202- 418- 0530 (voice), 202- 418- 0432 (tty). For further information contact: Scott Marshall, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 202- 418- 2809 (voice) or 202- 418- 0179 (TTY), cac@ fcc. gov (e- mail). - FCC - 2