FCC Re-upping Consumer Advisory Committee, Seeks Applications

The Federal Communications Commission has rechartered the Consumer Advisory Committee and is seeking applications for membership.

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.

All applicants are advised that the FCC has elected to adhere to the President's policy, as announced in his memorandum of June 18, 2010, "Lobbyists on Agency Boards and Commissions," which aspires to keep Federal agencies' advisory boards and committees free of federally registered lobbyists. For this reason, the Commission will not consider registered lobbyists as members or representatives of members of the Committee.

Applications are due Feb 11, 2011.