The average citizen will get a chance to advise Federal Communications
Commission chairman Michael Powell and his colleagues on the consumer impact of
digital television, broadband availability and low-power FM radio under a
rechartered Consumer Advisory Committee, the agency said Tuesday.
The new group replaces a consumer panel focused on improving disabled
persons' ability to access telecommunications.
The panel will also focus on stopping consumer fraud and improving American
Indians' access to telecommunications.
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The commission seeks applicants from public and private organizations.
Applicants should be recognized experts in their fields. Members must commit to
a two-year term and attend three one-day meetings in Washington each year.
The application deadline is Jan. 31.
