[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 241 (Monday, December 16, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 76144]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-29871]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Thursday, December 
12, 2013

Date: December 6, 2013.
    The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on 
the subjects listed below on Thursday, December 12, 2013. The meeting 
is scheduled to commence at 2:30 p.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.......................  PUBLIC SAFETY AND       TITLE: Improving 911
                           HOMELAND SECURITY.      Reliability (PS
                                                   Docket No. 13-75);
                                                   Reliability and
                                                   Continuity of
                                                   Communications
                                                   Networks, Including
                                                   Broadband
                                                   Technologies (PS
                                                   Docket No. 11-60).
                                                   SUMMARY: The
                                                   Commission will
                                                   consider a Report and
                                                   Order that takes
                                                   critical steps to
                                                   improve the
                                                   reliability and
                                                   resiliency of 911
                                                   networks nationwide.
2.......................  WIRELESS TELE-          TITLE: Expanding
                           COMMUNICATIONS.         Access to Mobile
                                                   Wireless Services
                                                   Onboard Aircraft.
                                                   SUMMARY: The
                                                   Commission will
                                                   consider a Notice of
                                                   Proposed Rulemaking
                                                   to revise outdated
                                                   rules and provide
                                                   airlines with the
                                                   ability to permit
                                                   passengers to use
                                                   mobile wireless
                                                   services via onboard
                                                   airborne access
                                                   systems.
3.......................  TECHNOLOGY TRANSITIONS  PRESENTATION: The
                           POLICY TASK FORCE.      Commission will hear
                                                   a status update on
                                                   the Task Force's work
                                                   towards making near-
                                                   term recommendations
                                                   related to the
                                                   Commission's
                                                   expectations and role
                                                   in the IP transition.
4.......................  WIRELESS TELE-          PRESENTATION: The
                           COMMUNICATIONS.         commission will hear
                                                   an update on FCC and
                                                   industry efforts to
                                                   promote mobile
                                                   wireless device
                                                   unlocking.
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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.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2013-29871 Filed 12-12-13; 11:15 am]
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