[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 93 (Tuesday, May 14, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28217-28218]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-11498]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meeting: FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2013.
    The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on 
the subjects listed below on Thursday, May 9, 2013. The meeting is 
scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC

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           Item No.                   Bureau              Subject
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1.............................  INTERNATIONAL,     TITLE: Expanding
                                 WIRELESS TELE-     Access to Broadband
                                 COMMUNICATIONS &   and Encouraging
                                 OFFICE OF          Innovation through
                                 ENGINEERING &      Establishment of an
                                 TECHNOLOGY.        Air-Ground Mobile
                                                    Broadband Secondary
                                                    Service for
                                                    Passengers Aboard
                                                    Aircraft in the 14.0-
                                                    14.5 GHz Band (RM-
                                                    11640 and 11429).
                                                   SUMMARY: The
                                                    Commission will
                                                    consider a Notice of
                                                    Proposed Rulemaking
                                                    seeking to improve
                                                    consumer access to
                                                    broadband aboard
                                                    aircraft and
                                                    encourage innovation
                                                    through
                                                    establishment of an
                                                    Air-Ground Mobile
                                                    Broadband secondary
                                                    service in the 14.0-
                                                    14.5 GHz band, while
                                                    ensuring that
                                                    existing users are
                                                    protected from
                                                    interference.
2.............................  OFFICE OF          TITLE: Amendment of
                                 ENGINEERING &      Part 2 of the
                                 TECHNOLOGY.        Commission's Rules
                                                    for Federal Earth
                                                    Stations
                                                    Communicating with
                                                    Non-Federal Fixed
                                                    Satellite Service
                                                    Space Stations;
                                                    Federal Space
                                                    Station Use of the
                                                    399.9-400.05 MHz
                                                    band; and Allocation
                                                    of Spectrum for Non-
                                                    Federal Space Launch
                                                    Operations (RM-
                                                    11341).
                                                   SUMMARY: The
                                                    Commission will
                                                    consider a Notice of
                                                    Proposed Rulemaking
                                                    and Notice of
                                                    Inquiry to ease
                                                    access to spectrum
                                                    for commercial space
                                                    launch operators and
                                                    better facilitate
                                                    federal government
                                                    use of commercial
                                                    satellite services,
                                                    and seek comment on
                                                    streamlining
                                                    processes,
                                                    eliminating
                                                    unnecessary burdens,
                                                    and identifying
                                                    future communication
                                                    and spectrum needs
                                                    of the commercial
                                                    space sector.
3.............................  PUBLIC SAFETY AND  TITLE: Facilitating
                                 HOMELAND           the Deployment of
                                 SECURITY.          Text-to-911 and
                                                    Other Next
                                                    Generation 911
                                                    Applications;
                                                    Framework for Next
                                                    Generation 911
                                                    Deployment (PS
                                                    Docket Nos. 11-153;
                                                    10-255).
                                                   SUMMARY: The
                                                    Commission will
                                                    consider a Report
                                                    and Order requiring
                                                    CMRS providers and
                                                    providers of
                                                    interconnected text
                                                    messaging services
                                                    to provide consumers
                                                    with an automatic
                                                    bounce-back message
                                                    if the consumer
                                                    attempts to text 911
                                                    where that
                                                    capability is
                                                    unavailable.
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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 email to: [email protected][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 
Meribeth McCarrick, 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<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 www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu<http://www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu/.

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    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.

    May 2, 2013.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2013-11498 Filed 5-10-13; 11:15 am]
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