[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4905-4906]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-01984]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Thursday, January 
30, 2014

    The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on 
the subjects listed below on Thursday, January 30, 2014. The meeting is 
scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC Due to the adverse weather conditions and closing 
of the Commission on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, the Commission is 
waiving the sunshine period prohibition contained in Section 1.1203 of 
the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.1203, until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, 
January 24, 2014. Thus, presentations with respect to the items listed 
below will be permitted until that time.

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     Item No.                Bureau                    Subject
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1.................  OFFICE OF GENERAL        TITLE: Technology
                     COUNSEL.                 Transitions (GN Docket No.
                                              13-5); AT&T Petition to
                                              Launch a Proceeding
                                              Concerning the TDM-to-IP
                                              Transition (GN Docket No.
                                              12-353); Connect America
                                              Fund (WC Docket No. 10-
                                              90); Structure and
                                              Practices of the Video
                                              Relay Service Program (CG
                                              Docket No. 10-51);
                                              Telecommunications Relay
                                              Services And Speech-to-
                                              Speech Services for
                                              Individuals with Hearing
                                              and Speech Disabilities
                                              (CG Docket No. 03-123);
                                              Numbering Policies for
                                              Modern Communications (WC
                                              Docket No. 13-97) SUMMARY:
                                              The Commission will
                                              consider a Report and
                                              Order, Notice of Proposed
                                              Rulemaking, and Notice of
                                              Inquiry that invites
                                              diverse technology
                                              transitions experiments to
                                              examine how to best
                                              accelerate technology
                                              transitions by preserving
                                              and enhancing the values
                                              consumers have come to
                                              expect from communication
                                              networks.
2.................  PUBLIC SAFETY &          TITLE: Facilitating the
                     HOMELAND SECURITY.       Deployment of Text-to-911
                                              and Other Next Generation
                                              911 Applications (PS
                                              Docket No. 11-153);
                                              Framework for Next
                                              Generation 911 Deployment
                                              (PS Docket No. 10-255)
                                             SUMMARY: The Commission
                                              will consider a Policy
                                              Statement and Further
                                              Notice of Proposed
                                              Rulemaking that sets forth
                                              the agency's policy goals
                                              regarding this critical
                                              public safety function,
                                              and seeks comment on
                                              proposals for widespread
                                              implementation and
                                              achievement of those
                                              goals.
3.................  INCENTIVE AUCTION TASK   PRESENTATION: The
                     FORCE.                   Commission will receive an
                                              update on the timeline and
                                              project plan for the
                                              broadcast television
                                              incentive auction.
4.................  WORKING GROUP ON         PRESENTATION: The
                     PROCESS REFORM.          Commission will receive a
                                              presentation from the
                                              Staff Working Group on
                                              Process Reform at the FCC.
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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] 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 
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.

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    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.
    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] mailto:[email protected].

    Dated: January 23, 2014.

    Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2014-01984 Filed 1-28-14; 11:15 am]
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