(B) Permit parties to a transaction to determine the appropriate authentication technologies and implementation models for their transactions, with assurance that those technologies and implementation models will be recognized and enforced. (C) Permit parties to a transaction to have the opportunity to prove in court or other proceedings that their authentication approaches and their transactions are valid. (D) Take a nondiscriminatory approach to electronic signatures and authentication methods from other jurisdictions. (b) CONSULTATION.-In conducting the activities required by this section, the Secretary shall consult with users and providers of electronic signature products and services and other interested persons. (c) DEFINITIONS.-As used in this section, the terms "electronic record" and "electronic signature" have the same meanings provided in section 106 of this Act. TITLE IV—COMMISSION ON ONLINE CHILD PROTECTION SEC. 401. AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT GIFTS. [Section 401 amended section 1405 of the Child Online Protection Act (47 U.S.C. 231 note). See footnote to section 231 of the Communications Act of 1934.] LAUNCHING OUR COMMUNITIES' ACCESS TO LOCAL TELEVISION ACT OF 2000 (Title X of Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001) * * * * TITLE X-LOCAL TV ACT SECTION 1001. [47 U.S.C. 1101 note] SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the "Launching Our Communities' Access to Local Television Act of 2000". SEC. 1002. [47 U.S.C. 1101] PURPOSE. The purpose of this Act is to facilitate access, on a technologically neutral basis and by December 31, 2006, to signals of local television stations for households located in nonserved areas and underserved areas. SEC. 1003. [47 U.S.C. 1102] LOCAL TELEVISION LOAN GUARANTEE BOARD. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.-There is established the LOCAL Television Loan Guarantee Board (in this Act referred to as the "Board"). (b) MEMBERS. (1) IN GENERAL.-Subject to paragraph (2), the Board shall consist of the following members: (A) The Secretary of the Treasury, or the designee of the Secretary. (B) The Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, or the designee of the Chairman. (C) The Secretary of Agriculture, or the designee of the Secretary. (D) The Secretary of Commerce, or the designee of the Secretary. (2) REQUIREMENT AS TO DESIGNEES.-An individual may not be designated a member of the Board under paragraph (1) unless the individual is an officer of the United States pursuant to an appointment by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (c) FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD.— (1) IN GENERAL.-The Board shall determine whether or not to approve loan guarantees under this Act. The Board shall make such determinations consistent with the purpose of this Act and in accordance with this subsection and section 4. (2) CONSULTATION AUTHORIZED.— (A) IN GENERAL.-In carrying out its functions under this Act, the Board shall consult with such departments |