[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 182 (Tuesday, September 20, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58275-58276]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-24255]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Thursday, 
September 22, 2011

September 15, 2011.
    The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on 
the subjects listed below on Thursday, September 22, 2011, which is 
scheduled to commence at 10:45 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC.

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                Item Nos.                            Bureau                             Subject
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1.......................................  Public Safety and Homeland   Title: Framework for Next Generation 911
                                           Security.                    Deployment (PS Docket No. 10-255)
                                                                       Summary: The Commission will consider a
                                                                        Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to
                                                                        accelerate the development and
                                                                        deployment of Next Generation 911
                                                                        (NG911) technology to improve public
                                                                        safety by enabling the public to send
                                                                        text, photos, videos, and data
                                                                        communications to 911 Public Safety
                                                                        Answering Points (PSAPs) and enhancing
                                                                        the information available to PSAPs and
                                                                        first responders for assessing and
                                                                        responding to emergencies.

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2.......................................  Public Safety and Homeland   The Public Safety and Homeland Security
                                           Security.                    Bureau will present a white paper on the
                                                                        use of deployable aerial communications
                                                                        architecture to facilitate the ability
                                                                        of first responders to communicate with
                                                                        each other and consumers to reach first
                                                                        responders in the wake of natural and
                                                                        manmade disasters, even in situations
                                                                        where there is severe damage to
                                                                        terrestrial communications
                                                                        infrastructure. The report will make
                                                                        recommendations regarding next steps the
                                                                        FCC should consider to promote the
                                                                        development and use of deployable aerial
                                                                        communications architecture.
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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 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 Live 
Web page at http://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 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, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2011-24255 Filed 9-16-11; 4:15 pm]
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