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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 174 (Monday, September 11, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 42660]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-19095]

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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

BroadbandUSA Webinar Series

AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of open meetings--monthly webinars.

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SUMMARY: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration 
(NTIA), as part of its BroadbandUSA program, will host a series of 
webinars on a monthly basis to engage the public and stakeholders with 
information to accelerate broadband connectivity, improve digital 
inclusion, strengthen policies and support local priorities. The 
Practical Broadband Conversations webinar series will provide an 
ongoing source of information on a range of topics and issues being 
addressed by BroadbandUSA, including best practices for improving 
broadband deployment, digital literacy and e-government.

DATES: BroadbandUSA will hold the webinars from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 
Eastern Time on the third Wednesday of every month, beginning October 
18, 2017, and continuing through September 19, 2018.

ADDRESSES: This is a virtual meeting. NTIA will post the registration 
information on its BroadbandUSA Web site, http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/, 
under Events.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaine Sloan, National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of 
Commerce, Room 4626, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 
20230; telephone: (202) 482-8231; email: [email protected]. Please 
direct media inquiries to NTIA's Office of Public Affairs, (202) 482-
7002; email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NTIA's BroadbandUSA program provides expert 
advice and field-proven tools for assessing broadband adoption, 
planning new infrastructure and engaging a wide range of partners in 
broadband projects. BroadbandUSA convenes workshops on a regular basis 
to bring stakeholders together to discuss ways to improve broadband 
policies, share best practices, and connect communities to other 
federal agencies and funding sources for the purpose of expanding 
broadband infrastructure and adoption throughout America's communities. 
Experts from NTIA's BroadbandUSA program are available to provide 
technical assistance and to connect communities with additional 
resources, such as best practices, guides and program models.
    NTIA's BroadbandUSA team is developing tools to support communities 
working to expand broadband connectivity and improve digital inclusion. 
These webinars are among the tools BroadbandUSA uses to provide 
broadband information to the public, broadband stakeholders, tribal, 
local and state governments and federal programs. Other tools include 
publications, workshops, meetings and co-hosted events with stakeholder 
organizations and agencies.
    Details on specific webinar topics and webinar registration 
information will be posted on the BroadbandUSA Web site, http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/, under Events. PowerPoint slides and transcript of 
the webinars will be posted on the Web site within 7 days following the 
live webinar.
    Participants are welcome to attend all webinars. General questions 
and comments are welcome at any time during webinars via email to 
[email protected]. The webinars are open to the public and 
press. Pre-registration is recommended. NTIA asks each registrant to 
provide their first and last name, city, state, job title, organization 
and email address for both registration purposes and to receive any 
updates on BroadbandUSA or via email at [email protected]. 
Information on webinar content and how to register for one or more 
webinars will available on NTIA's Web site at http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/WEBINARS. Individuals requiring accommodations, such as language 
interpretation or other ancillary aids, are asked to notify the NTIA 
contact listed above at least seven (7) business days before the 
meeting.

    Dated: September 5, 2017.
Kathy D. Smith,
Chief Counsel, National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2017-19095 Filed 9-8-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-60-P
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