[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 77 (Monday, April 22, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23763-23764]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-09337]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Thursday, April
18, 2013
April 11, 2013.
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on
the subjects listed below on Thursday, April 18, 2013. The meeting is
scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC.
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Item No. Bureau Subject
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1............................ INTERNATIONAL.............. TITLE: Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for
Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees
under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act
of 1934, as Amended (IB Docket No. 11-133).
SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Second
Report and Order to streamline the foreign
ownership policies and procedures that apply to
common carrier radio licensees and certain
aeronautical radio licensees under section 310(b)
of the Act, significantly reducing regulatory
burdens while ensuring the Commission continues to
receive the necessary information to protect the
public interest.
2............................ WIRELINE COMPETITION....... TITLE: IP-Enabled Services (WC Docket No. 04-36);
Telephone Number Requirements for IP-Enable
Services Providers (WC Docket No. 07-243);
Telephone Number Portability (CC Docket No. 95-
116); Development a Unified Intercarrier
Compensation Regime (CC Docket No. 01-92); Connect
America Fund (WC Docket No. 10-90); Numbering
Resource Optimization (CC Docket No. 99-200);
Petition of Vonage Holdings Corp. for Limited
Waiver of Section 52.15(g)(2)(i) of the
Commission's Rules Regarding Access to Numbering
Resources; Petition of TeleCommunication Systems,
Inc. and HBF Group, Inc. for Waiver of Part 52 of
the Commission's Rules; and Numbering Policies for
Modern Communications.
SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry on
expanding direct access to telephone numbers to
promote competition and innovation by IP-based
providers, while protecting consumers and the
reliability of phone calls. It will also consider
an Order to allow a limited trial of direct access
to numbers for VoIP providers.
3............................ CONSUMER & GOVERNMENTAL TITLE: Presentation on the Status of Alerts to
AFFAIRS. Prevent Bill Shock.
SUMMARY: Pursuant to CTIA's revision to its Code of
Conduct for Wireless Service, April 17, 2013 is the
deadline by which the participating CTIA member
wireless carriers must provide their subscribers
with four specified types of alerts to allow
consumers to avoid unexpected charges for wireless
usage exceeding their plan limits, and for
additional charges for international roaming. The
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau will provide
a status report of the participating carriers'
compliance with this requirement.
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The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or
other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and
assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable
accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.
In your request, include a description of the accommodation you will
need and a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last
minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send
an email to: [email protected] or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs
Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty).
Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from
Meribeth McCarrick, Office of Media Relations, (202) 418-0500; TTY 1-
888-835-5322. Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast
live with open captioning over the Internet from the FCC Live Web page
at www.fcc.gov/live.
For a fee this meeting can be viewed live over George Mason
University's Capitol Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry
the meeting live via the Internet. To purchase these services call
(703) 993-3100 or go to www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu.
Copies of materials adopted at this meeting can be purchased from
the FCC's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (202)
488-5300; Fax (202) 488-5563; TTY (202) 488-5562. These copies are
available in paper format and alternative media, including large print/
type; digital disk; and audio and video tape. Best Copy and Printing,
Inc. may be reached by email at [email protected].
Federal Communications Commission.
Sheryl D. Todd,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-09337 Filed 4-18-13; 11:15 am]
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