[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 136 (Monday, July 16, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41786-41787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-17400]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Thursday, July 19, 
2012

July 12, 2012.
    The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on 
Thursday, July 19, 2012. The meeting is scheduled to commence at 10:30 
a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC.
    The meeting will feature presentations on:

FCC Next-Generation Mapping

     The latest advancements in mapping at the Commission, 
including the launch of fcc.gov/maps, and novel use of maps and the 
latest open source mapping technology to increase transparency across 
the agency and promote data-driven decision-making to benefit 
consumers, industry, and developers.

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White Spaces for Wireless Broadband

     A progress report by the Wireless Telecommunications 
Bureau and Office of Engineering & Technology on the development and 
use of white space technology to unleash more spectrum for wireless 
broadband.

Measuring Broadband America Report 2012

     The Measuring Broadband America July 2012 Report, which 
extends the study into more regions and publishes more kinds of data. 
This latest study of broadband performance in the U.S. follows the 
Commission's first-of-its-kind report last year to test and report 
transparent broadband speed and performance data in collaboration with 
Internet Service Providers.
    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 
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 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. 2012-17400 Filed 7-12-12; 4:15 pm]
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