[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 52 (Monday, March 18, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16675-16676]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-06287]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[GN Docket No. 13-5; DA 13-383]


First Technology Transitions; Policy Task Force Workshop

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

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ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this document the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 
provides a detailed agenda for the workshop scheduled for March 18, 
2013 in Washington, DC. This event is the first in a planned series of 
workshops to analyze technology transitions from narrowband to 
broadband; from time-division multiplexing (TDM) to Internet Protocol 
(IP); from copper to fiber; from only wireline services to greater use 
of wireless and their implications for modernizing Commission policy.

DATES: The workshop information is as follows:

Date: March 18, 2013.
Time: 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (EST).
Location: Commission Meeting Room, Federal Communications Commission, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554.
9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks.
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Technological Capabilities--This panel will 
discuss the technological capabilities of wireless and wireline 
(copper, fiber and coax) technologies today and in the future.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch Break.
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Usage and Adoption--This panel will examine the 
adoption and use of various technologies across the diverse 
demographics of our nation.
2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Break.
2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Network Evolution--transition for different 
wireline and wireless. This panel will examine the timing of the 
technological networks as well as examine drivers for the timing of the 
technology transition.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Commission Meeting Room, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
meeting, please contact Rebekah Goodheart, Deputy Director, Technology 
Transitions Policy Task Force, at (202) 418-1438 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FCC will attempt to accommodate as many 
attendees as possible; however, admittance will be limited to seating 
availability. The Commission will provide audio and/or video coverage 
of the meeting over the Internet from the FCC's Web page at http://www.fcc.gov/live. Open captioning will be provided for this event. 
Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are 
available upon request. Requests for such accommodations should be 
submitted via email to [email protected] or by calling the Consumer & 
Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 
(tty). Such requests should include a detailed description of the 
accommodation needed. In addition, please include a way the FCC can 
contact you if it needs more information. Please allow as much advance 
notice as possible; last-minute requests will be accepted, but may be 
impossible to fill.
    We also take this opportunity to remind the public that 
presentations to decision-making personnel that go to the merits of the 
Commission's pending permit-but-disclose proceeding in GN Docket No. 
13-5 regarding the work of the Technology Transitions Policy Task 
Force, see Ex Parte Meetings with the Technology Transitions Policy 
Task Force, Public Notice, 28 FCC Rcd 105 (2013), must comply with the 
Commission's ex parte rules, see, e.g., 47 CFR.1.1200 et seq. 
Interested parties are also invited to submit written comments in this 
public docket.
    Attendance--This Workshop is open to the public. In order to ensure 
space availability and expedite the security check-in process, please 
submit name and company affiliation ahead of time by sending an email 
to [email protected]. All attendees are advised to arrive 
approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the workshop to allow 
time to go through our security process.
    Lunch: Attendees may pre-order lunch, to be picked up by FCC staff, 
from the Potbelly Sandwich Shop. To place your order online, go to 
http://www.potbelly.com/Shops/OrderOnline.aspx and follow these 
instructions:
     Which Shop?, enter the FCC's address at 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC, and then select the Potbelly Shop located at 1240 
Maryland Ave. SW., Washington
     Carryout or Delivery?: Carryout
     Pickup Date?: March 18, 2013
     Pickup Time?: 10:30 a.m.
     Make your lunch and beverage selections
     Who is this Item for?: First and last name followed by 
``FCC,'' i.e., John Smith FCC
     Contact Information: Complete your contact information and 
after your last name, include ``-FCC''
     Credit Card Information: Provide your credit card 
information and submit your order.

Federal Communications Commission.
Sean Lev,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2013-06287 Filed 3-14-13; 4:15 pm]
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