[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 241 (Monday, December 16, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77065-77066]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-31713]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meeting; Schedule Change; FCC To Hold Open 
Commission Meeting, Wednesday, December 11, 2002

December 10, 2002.
    Please note that the time for the Federal Communications Commission 
Open Meeting is rescheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on 
the subjects listed below on Wednesday, December 11, 2002, which is 
scheduled to commence at 1:30 p.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street, 
SW., Washington, DC.

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  No.           Bureau                          Subject
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1       Wireless Tele-         The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
         Communications.        will report on the status of
                                unintentional wireless 911 calls.
2       Wireless Tele-         Title: Facilitating the Provisions of
         Communications.        Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas
                                and Promoting Opportunities for Rural
                                Telephone Companies to Provide Spectrum-
                                Based Services.
                               Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                Notice of Inquiry that would seek
                                comment on the effectiveness of current
                                regulatory tools in facilitating the
                                delivery of spectrum-based services to
                                rural areas and the extent to which
                                rural telephone companies and other
                                entities seeking to serve rural areas
                                have opportunities to provide spectrum-
                                based services.
3       Wireless Tele-         Title: Revisions of the Commission's
         Communications.        Rules to Ensure Compatibility with
                                Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems
                                (CC Docket No. 94-102); Amendment of
                                Parts 2 and 25 to Implement the Global
                                Mobile Personal Communications by
                                Satellite (GMPCS) Memorandum of
                                Understanding and Arrangements; Petition
                                of the National Telecommunications and
                                Information Administration to Amend Part
                                25 of the Commission's Rules to
                                Establish Emissions Limits for Mobile
                                and Portable Earth Stations Operating in
                                the 1610-1660.5 MHz Band (IB Docket No.
                                99-67).
                               Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
                                concerning access to emergency services
                                from services and devices that may not
                                be currently within the scope of the
                                Commission's E911 rules.
4       Wireless Tele-         Title: Implementation of Section 6002(b)
         Communications.        of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
                                of 1993; Annual Report and Analysis of
                                Competitive Market Conditions with
                                Respect to Commercial Mobile Services.
                               Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                Notice of Inquiry seeking information
                                that can be used to analyze the status
                                of competition in the CMRS industry for
                                purpose of its Eighth Report and
                                Analysis of Competitive Market
                                Conditions with Respect to Commercial
                                Mobile Services.
5       Office of Engineering  Title: Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed
         and Technology.        Devices Below 900 MHz and in the 3 GHz
                                Band.
                               Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                Notice of Inquiry concerning the
                                possibility of permitting unlicensed
                                transmitters to operate in additional
                                frequency bands.
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    Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from 
Maureen Peratino or David Fiske, Office of Media Relations, telephone 
number (202) 418-0500; TTY 1-888-835-5322.

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    Copies of materials adopted at this meeting can be purchased from 
the FCC's duplicating contractor, Qualex International (202) 863-2893; 
Fax (202) 863-2898; TTY (202) 863-2897. These copies are available in 
paper format and alternative media, including large print/type; digital 
disk; and audio tape. Qualex International may be reached by e-mail at 
[email protected].
    This meeting can be viewed over George Mason University's Capitol 
Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry the meeting live via 
the Internet. For information on these services call (703) 993-3100. 
Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast live over the 
Internet from the FCC's Audio/Video Events web page at www.fcc.gov/realaudio. Audio and video tapes of this meeting can be purchased from 
CACI Productions, 341 Victory Drive, Herndon, VA 20170, telephone 
number (703) 834-1470, Ext. 19; fax number (703) 834-0111.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-31713 Filed 12-12-02; 2:40 pm]
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