Consumer Advisory Committee (Feb '12)

Consumer Advisory Committee

Federal Communications Commission
Friday, February 24, 2012
9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db0131/DA-1...

At its February 24, 2012 meeting, it is expected that the Committee will consider recommendations from its Universal Service Fund Working Group regarding Lifeline Modernization and the Connect to Compete Fund; a recommendation from its Broadband Working group regarding utilization of www.broadband.gov and tracking of implementation of the National Broadband Plan, and a recommendation from its Consumer Empowerment Working Group regarding the www.fcc.gov website.

The Committee may also consider the matter of the harmonization of FCC/FTC telemarketing rules. The Committee will also reaffirm recommendations adopted at its November 4, 2011 meeting regarding Lifeline Link-up, funding for public Broadcasting, and the test of the Emergency Alert System.

The Committee may also consider other recommendations from its working groups, and may also receive briefings from FCC staff and outside speakers on matters of interest to the Committee. A limited amount of time will be available on the agenda for comments from the public. Alternatively, members of the public may send written comments to: Scott Marshall, Designated Federal Officer of the Committee at the address provided below.