*Pages 1--4 from Microsoft Word - 55052.doc* 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 06- 357 February 15, 2006 FCC ANNOUNCES THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Seeks Nominations for Reauthorized Committee In this Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission (“ Commission” or “FCC”) announces the reauthorization of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (“ IAC”) and seeks nominations for membership on the IAC. The IAC, comprised of 15 representatives from local, state, and tribal governments, advises the Commission on a range of telecommunication issues for which their governments explicitly or inherently share responsibility or administration with the Commission. The IAC is eligible for the intergovernmental exemption from the Federal Advisory Committee Act (“ FACA”), 5 U. S. C. App. 2 (1998). 1 The term of operations of the IAC is limited to two years, with an option for reauthorization at the end of the two- year period. BACKGROUND AND MISSION The IAC, formerly known as the Local and State Government Advisory Committee (“ LSGAC”), was created in 1997 to provide guidance to the Commission on telecommunications issues of interest to both local government and the Commission. 2 On July 17, 2003 the Commission adopted an Order approving revisions to its rules governing the LSGAC, changing the name from the LSGAC to the IAC in order reflect the reallocation of two additional membership slots to tribal governments. 3 Under the new rule, The IAC is administered by the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs within the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. By this Public Notice, the Chairman of the FCC, Kevin J. Martin, reauthorizes the committee for another two years and concomitantly seeks nominations for the 15 positions. 1 See 2 U. S. C. § 1534( b); see also 5 U. S. C., App 2 (1988). 2 See Adoption of Subpart G, Section 0.701 of the Commission’s Rules, Order, 16 FCC Rcd 1183 (2001). 3 In the Matter of Modification of Subpart G, Section 0.701 of the Commission’s Rules, Order, 18 FCC Rcd 16,810 (2003). 1 3 must be on the staff of the municipal or county government represented and be part of the governmental process. 7 We do so to ensure that the IAC can continue to operate with the informality and flexibility that have proven so effective in the past and that inhere in its FACA-exempt status. Those seeking nomination as a “designated employee” should provide a letter or other documentation from their employer authorizing the nomination. The Commission is interested in candidates representing rural areas and individuals with expertise in public safety and homeland security matters. The Commission also seeks input on possible nominees from interested organizations or institutions representing local, state or tribal matters, such as the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, the National League of Cities, the National Congress of American Indians, the National Governors Association, and the U. S. Conference of Mayors. Nominees must be willing to commit to a two- year term of service, which requires attendance to four (4) one day meetings per year in Washington, D. C. at the applicant’s own expense. APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP/ DEADLINE Applications should be received by the Commission no later than March 31, 2006, and should be sent to the Federal Communications Commission, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Attn.: Carmen Scanlon, via e- mail to carmen. scanlon@ fcc. gov, via facsimile to (202) 418- 2839. The application does not require a particular format; however, it should include the following information: (1) The name and title of the applicant (2) The telephone number (3) Mailing address or e- mail address (4) A brief description of the applicant’s area of expertise and qualifications to serve on the Committee Once members are selected, the Commission will publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing the appointment of IAC members and the first meeting date of the Committee. ACCESSIBLE FORMATS To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e- mail to fcc504@ fcc. gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418- 2809 (voice) or (202) 418- 0179 (TTY). For further information contact: Alice Elder, Acting Chief, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 7 47 C. F. R. § 0.701( b). 3 4 (202) 418- 2168 (voice) or 1- 800- 835- 5322 (TTY), alice. elder@ fcc. gov (e- mail) or Carmen Scanlon, Attorney- Advisor, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, (202) 418- 0544 (voice) or 1- 800- 835- 5322 (TTY), carmen. scanlon@ fcc. gov (e- mail). - FCC - 4