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TECHNICAL APPENDIX 2—NTIA Coupon-Eligible Converter Box (CECB): Permitted and Disqualifying 

Features—Continued 

Feature Permitted Feature Disqualifying Feature 

Outputs (Audio) .................................... Equipment may process associated audio services 

described in Section 6.6 of A/54.

RF output may provide monaural audio for the selected audio channel.

RF output may provide BTSC stereo for the selected audio channels.

Automatic Software Repair/Upgrade ... Equipment is able to receive and process software 

pursuant to ATSC A-97.

Program Information ............................ Equipment may contain software and hardware 

modifications necessary to display other program information as determined by the manufacturer.

Remote Control .................................... Manufacturers may include a programmable universal remote control to operate the equipment 

and other existing video and audio equipment.

Remote control may have dedicated keys to provide direct access to closed captioning and descriptive video functions.

Other Features ..................................... Equipment may be operated on battery power as 

well as external AC/DC power.

Manufacturer may supply additional cables, such 

as a cable with 3 female RCA connectors for 

composite video (yellow connector) and stereo 

left and right audio (white and red connectors).

Equipment may display on the television receiver 

additional signal quality information as determined by the manufacturer.

Energy Standards ................................ Equipment may comply with standards established 

by the EPA Energy Star program or state regulatory authorities.

Dated: March 9, 2007. 

John M.R. Kneuer, 

Assistant Secretary for Communications and 

Information Administration. 

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 

National Telecommunications and 

Information Administration 

47 CFR Part 301 

Digital-to-Analog Converter Box 

Coupon Program Public Meeting 

AGENCY: National Telecommunications 

and Information Administration, 

Commerce. 

ACTION: Public meeting. 

SUMMARY: Summary: NTIA will hold a 

public meeting on March 19, 2007 in 

connection with its Digital-to-Analog 

Converter Box Coupon Program 

described in the Final Rule that was 

recently adopted by NTIA. 

DATES: The meeting will be held on 

March 19, 2007 at 10 a.m., Eastern 

Standard Time. 

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 

the U.S. Department of Commerce 

Auditorium, 1401 Constitution Avenue, 

N.W., Washington, D.C. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For 

further information regarding the 

meeting, contact Sandra Stewart at (202) 

482–2246. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NTIA will 

host a public meeting to discuss its 

Final Rule establishing the Digital-toAnalog Converter Box Coupon Program. 

A copy of the Final Rule is available on 

NTIA’s website at http:// 

www.ntia.doc.gov. The public meeting 

will be limited to those issues addressed 

in the Final Rule. NTIA will not 

entertain questions related to the 

Request for Information published by 

NTIA on July 31, 2006, or other 

procurement related issues. All 

procurement-related questions should 

be directed to Diane Trice at (301) 713–

0838 ext. 102 or diane.trice@noaa.gov. 

Public attendance at the meeting is 

limited to space available. The meeting 

will be physically accessible to people 

with disabilities. Individuals requiring 

special services, such as sign language 

interpretation or other ancillary aids, are 

asked to indicate this to Sandra Stewart 

at least two (2) days prior to the 

meeting. Members of the public will 

have an opportunity to ask questions at 

the meeting. Individuals who would 

like to submit written questions should 

e-mail their questions to Francine 

Jefferson at fjefferson@ntia.doc.gov. 

Dated: March 9, 2007. 

Kathy D. Smith, 

Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications 

and Information Administration. 

[FR Doc. E7–4642 Filed 3–14–07; 8:45 am] 

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