First Responder Network Authority Public Meeting Announcement

Regs.gov: First Responder Network Authority

Published June 14th, 2024

Detected March 15th, 2026

Summary

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) announced a public meeting for its Board and Board Committees. The meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2024, and will be held virtually. The agenda will be posted on FirstNet.gov prior to the meeting.

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The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has issued a notice announcing an upcoming public meeting of its Board and Board Committees. The meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2024, and will be conducted virtually via Webex, with details provided for public access. The Board will discuss strategic decisions regarding the operation of the nationwide public safety broadband network, with the possibility of closing portions of the meeting to preserve confidentiality of sensitive information.

Regulated entities and interested parties should note the date and time of the meeting and access the agenda when posted on FirstNet.gov. While this is an informational notice, compliance officers should be aware of the ongoing strategic discussions by the FirstNet Authority, which could impact future regulatory or operational guidance related to public safety broadband networks. Individuals requiring accommodations should contact Jennifer Watts prior to the meeting.

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ACTION:

Announcement of meeting.

SUMMARY:

The FirstNet Authority Board will convene an open public meeting of the Board and Board Committees.

DATES:

June 24, 2024; 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST); Chicago, Illinois.

ADDRESSES:

The meeting will be held at the Fairmont Chicago—Millenium Park, 200 N Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601. Members of the public
are not able to attend in-person but may listen to the meeting and view the presentation by visiting the URL: Join from the
WebEx meeting link: https://firstnet.webex.com/firstnet/j.php?MTID=m7907917ee404feec8342641d16715b58.

Meeting number (access code): 2822 309 1247.

Meeting password: AEqHTXFP584.

If you experience technical difficulty, contact the FirstNet Authority Customer Support Service Desk at CCSD@FirstNet.gov. Webex information can also be found on the FirstNet Authority website (FirstNet.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

General information: Jennifer Watts, (571) 665-6178, Jennifer.Watts@FirstNet.gov.

Media inquiries: Ryan Oremland, (571) 665-6186, Ryan.Oremland@FirstNet.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background: The Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.) (Act) established the FirstNet Authority as an independent authority within NTIA. The Act directs the FirstNet Authority
to ensure the building, deployment, and

  operation of a nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network. The FirstNet Authority Board is responsible for making
  strategic decisions regarding the operations of the FirstNet Authority.

Matters to be Considered: The FirstNet Authority will post a detailed agenda for the Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting on FirstNet.gov prior to the meeting. The agenda topics are subject to change. Please note that the subjects discussed by the Board and Board
Committees may involve commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential, or other legal matters affecting
the FirstNet Authority. As such, the Board may, by majority vote, close the meeting only for the time necessary to preserve
the confidentiality of such information, pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 1424(e)(2).

Other Information: The public Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting is accessible to people with disabilities. Individuals requiring accommodations,
such as sign language interpretation or other ancillary aids, are asked to notify Jennifer Watts at (571) 665-6178 or email: Jennifer.Watts@FirstNet.gov before the meeting.

Records: The FirstNet Authority maintains records of all Board proceedings. Minutes of the Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting
will be available on FirstNet.gov.

Dated: June 14, 2024. Jennifer Watts, Board Secretary, First Responder Network Authority. [FR Doc. 2024-13499 Filed 6-18-24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P