Federal Communications Commission.
Notice of public meeting extension.
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended, this notice advises interested persons that the Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age will hold its third meeting on June 14, 2004. The Federal Communications Commission has decided to postpone the original date of its third meeting, which was scheduled for May 10, 2004. The meeting will now be held at the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, DC on Monday, June 14, 2004. The Diversity Committee was established by the Federal Communications Commission to examine current opportunities and develop recommendations for policies and practices that will further enhance the ability of minorities and women to participate in telecommunications and related industries.
June 14, 2004, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Federal Communications Commission, Commission Meeting Room, Room TW–C305, 445 12th St., SW., Washington, DC 20554.
Jane E. Mago, Designated Federal Officer of the Committee on Diversity, or Maureen C. McLaughlin, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the Committee on Diversity, (202) 418–2030, e-mail
The Diversity Committee was established by the Federal Communications Commission to examine current opportunities and develop recommendations for policies and practices that will further enhance the ability of minorities and women to participate in telecommunications and related industries. The Diversity Committee will prepare periodic and final reports to aid the FCC in its oversight responsibilities and its regulatory reviews in this area. In conjunction with such reports and analyses, the Diversity Committee will make recommendations to the FCC concerning the need for any guidelines, incentives, regulations or other policy approaches to promote diversity of participation in the communications sector. The Diversity Committee will also develop a description of best practices within the communications sector for promoting diversity of participation.
The June 14, 2004, meeting will include reports from the Diversity Committee's four subcommittees regarding progress towards the final
Information concerning the activities of the Diversity Committee can be reviewed at the Committee's Web site
Members of the general public may attend the meeting. The Federal Communications Commission will attempt to accommodate as many people as possible. However, admittance will be limited to the seating available. A live RealAudio feed will be available over the Internet; information on how to tune in can be found at the Commission's Web site
The public may submit written comments to the Committee's Designated Federal Officer before the meeting.