[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 78 (Tuesday, April 24, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20337-20338]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2049]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meeting; FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting 
Wednesday, April 25, 2007

April 18, 2007.
    The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on 
the subjects listed below on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, which is 
scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street, 
SW., Washington, DC. With respect only to item 4 listed below, 
the Commission is waiving the sunshine period prohibition contained in 
section 1.1203 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.1203, until 5:30 
p.m., Monday, April 23, 2007. Thus, presentations with respect to item 
4 will be permitted until that time.

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                Item No.                             Bureau                             Subject
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1.......................................  Media......................  Title: Second Periodic Review of the
                                                                        Commission's Rules and Policies
                                                                        Affecting the Conversion to Digital
                                                                        Television (MB Docket No. 03-15, RM-
                                                                        9832).
                                                                       Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                                                        Second Report and Order: Television
                                                                        Labeling Requirements concerning the
                                                                        labeling of television equipment in
                                                                        connection with the transition from
                                                                        analog to digital television.
2.......................................  Media......................  Title: Third Periodic Review of the
                                                                        Commission's Rules and Policies
                                                                        Affecting the Conversion to Digital
                                                                        Television.
                                                                       Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                                                        Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing
                                                                        procedures and rule changes necessary to
                                                                        complete the transition to digital
                                                                        television.
3.......................................  Media......................  Title: Carriage of Digital Television
                                                                        Broadcast Signals: Amendment to Part 76
                                                                        of the Commission's Rules (CS Docket No.
                                                                        98-120).
                                                                       Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                                                        Second Further Notice of Proposed
                                                                        Rulemaking concerning issues related to
                                                                        mandatory cable carriage of digital
                                                                        broadcast television signals after the
                                                                        conclusion of the digital television
                                                                        (``DTV'') transition.

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4.......................................  Wireless Telecommunications  Title: Service Rules for the 698-746, 747-
                                                                        762 and 777-792 MHz Bands (WT Docket No.
                                                                        06-150); Revision of the Commission's
                                                                        Rules to Ensure Compatibility with
                                                                        Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems
                                                                        (CC Docket No. 94-102); Section 68.4(a)
                                                                        of the Commission's Rules Governing
                                                                        Hearing Aid-Compatible Telephones (WT
                                                                        Docket No. 01-309); Biennial Regulatory
                                                                        Review--Amendment of Parts 1, 22, 24,
                                                                        27, and 90 to Streamline and Harmonize
                                                                        Various Rules Affecting Wireless Radio
                                                                        Services (WT Docket No. 03-264); Former
                                                                        Nextel Communications, Inc. Upper 700
                                                                        MHz Guard Band Licenses and Revisions to
                                                                        Part 27 of the Commission's Rules (WT
                                                                        Docket No. 06-169); Implementing a
                                                                        Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable
                                                                        Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz
                                                                        Band (PS Docket No. 06-229); Development
                                                                        of Operational, Technical and Spectrum
                                                                        Requirements for Meeting Federal, State
                                                                        and Local Public Safety Communications
                                                                        Requirements Through the Year 2010 (WT
                                                                        Docket No. 96-86).
                                                                       Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                                                        Report and Order and Further Notice of
                                                                        Proposed rulemaking concerning rules
                                                                        governing wireless licenses in the 698-
                                                                        806 MHz Band, which is spectrum
                                                                        currently occupied by television
                                                                        broadcasters in TV Channels 52-69 and is
                                                                        being made available for wireless
                                                                        services, including public safety and
                                                                        commercial services. It also considers
                                                                        the applicability of rules concerning
                                                                        Enhanced 911 and Hearing-Aid Compatible
                                                                        Telephones to services in the band, as
                                                                        well as to other commercial mobile radio
                                                                        services.
5.......................................  International..............  Title: The Establishment of Policies and
                                                                        Service Rules for the Broadcasting-
                                                                        Satellite Service at the 17.3-17.7 GHz
                                                                        Frequency Band and the 17.7-17.8 GHz
                                                                        Frequency Band Internationally, and at
                                                                        the 24.75-25.25 GHz Frequency Band for
                                                                        Fixed Satellite Services Providing
                                                                        Feeder Links to the Broadcasting-
                                                                        Satellite Service and for the Satellite
                                                                        Services Operating Bi-directionally in
                                                                        the 17.3-17.8 GHz Frequency Band (IB
                                                                        Docket No. 06-123).
                                                                       Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                                                        Report and Order and Further Notice of
                                                                        Proposed rulemaking concerning
                                                                        processing and service rules for the 17/
                                                                        24 GHz Broadcasting Satellite Service
                                                                        (BSS).
6.......................................  Wireline Competition.......  Title: Numbering Resource Optimization;
                                                                        Implementation of the Local Competition
                                                                        Provisions of the Telecommunications Act
                                                                        of 1996; Telephone Number Portability
                                                                        (CC Docket Nos. 99-200, 96-98, 95-116).
                                                                       Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                                                        Fourth Order on Reconsideration
                                                                        addressing requests for reconsideration
                                                                        of the Commission's service-specific and
                                                                        technology-specific numbering overlay
                                                                        requirements.
7.......................................  Enforcement................  Title: Dynasty Mortgage, L.L.C.
                                                                       Summary: The Commission will consider an
                                                                        Order of Forfeiture regarding violations
                                                                        of the Commission's Do-Not-Call rules.
8.......................................  Media......................  Title: Reexamination of the Comparative
                                                                        Standards for Noncommercial Educational
                                                                        Applications; Association of America's
                                                                        Public Television Stations' Motion for
                                                                        Stay of Low Power Television Auction No.
                                                                        81 (MM Docket No. 95-31).
                                                                       Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                                                        Memorandum Opinion and Order and Third
                                                                        Order on Reconsideration concerning
                                                                        petitions for reconsideration against
                                                                        the Reexamination of the comparative
                                                                        Standards for Noncommercial Educational
                                                                        Applicants.
9.......................................  Media......................  Title: Amendment of Section 73.202(b),
                                                                        Table of Allotments, FM Broadcast
                                                                        Stations. (Rincon, Puerto Rico) (MM
                                                                        Docket No. 00-123; RM-9903).
                                                                       Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                                                        Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning
                                                                        petitions for reconsideration filed by
                                                                        Jose J. Arzuago, Jr. d/b/a Ocean
                                                                        Communications.
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    Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable 
accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. 
Include a description of the accommodation you will need including as 
much details as you can. Also include a way we can contact you if we 
need more information. Make your request as early as possible; please 
allow at least 5 days advance notice. Last minute requests will be 
accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail 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 
Audrey Spivack or David Fiske, 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's 
Audio/Video Events Web page at http://www.fcc.gov/realaudio.
    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 http://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 e-mail at [email protected].

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 07-2049 Filed 4-20-07; 1:00 pm]
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