FirstNet Authority Public Meeting Announcement

Regs.gov: First Responder Network Authority

Published August 8th, 2024

Detected March 15th, 2026

Summary

The FirstNet Authority announced a public meeting of its Board and Committees scheduled for August 21, 2024. The meeting will cover strategic decisions regarding the FirstNet Authority's operations and will be accessible via WebEx.

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The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has announced an upcoming public meeting of its Board and Board Committees. The meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2024, and will address strategic decisions concerning the operations of the FirstNet Authority, as established by the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The agenda will be posted on FirstNet.gov prior to the meeting, and portions may be closed to preserve confidentiality.

While this is an informational notice, regulated entities and interested parties should note the date and time of the meeting. Public access will be via WebEx, with details provided. Individuals requiring accommodations should contact Jennifer Watts in advance. Minutes of the meeting will be made available on FirstNet.gov.

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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:

August 21, 2024; 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. mountain time (MT); Salt Lake City, Utah.

ADDRESSES:

The meeting will be held at the University of Utah Department of Public Safety—1658 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84112.
Members of the public are not able to attend in-person but may listen to the meeting and view the presentation by joining
from the WebEx meeting link: https://firstnet.webex.com/firstnet/j.php?MTID=m5df688f2e0008b225ae867e54c70d8f6.

Meeting number (access code): 2837 319 4776.

Meeting password: 9J8gipMRfd6.

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: August 8, 2024. Jennifer Watts, Board Secretary, First Responder Network Authority. [FR Doc. 2024-18063 Filed 8-13-24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P