[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 136 (Wednesday, July 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 41561]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16623]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting; Friday, July 11, 2014

 July 3, 2014.
    The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on 
the subjects listed below on Friday, July 11, 2014. The meeting is 
scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC. 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 Monday July 7, 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...............  WIRELINE             TITLE: Modernizing the E-rate
                   COMPETITION.         Program for Schools and
                                        Libraries (WC Docket No. 13-
                                        184).
                                       SUMMARY: The Commission will
                                        consider a Report and Order to
                                        modernize the E-Rate program and
                                        expand support for WiFi
                                        connectivity for schools and
                                        libraries. The R&O seeks to
                                        close the WiFi gap, make E-Rate
                                        dollars go farther, and deliver
                                        faster, simpler and more
                                        efficient applications and other
                                        processes.
2...............  WIRELINE             TITLE: Connect America Fund (WC
                   COMPETITION.         Docket No. 10-90); ETC Annual
                                        Reports and Certifications (WC
                                        Docket No. 14-58).
                                       SUMMARY: The Commission will
                                        consider a Report and Order
                                        establishing a budget and a
                                        methodology for selecting
                                        winning applications for the
                                        Connect America rural broadband
                                        experiments adopted by the
                                        Commission in the January Tech
                                        Transitions Order.
3...............  MEDIA..............  TITLE: Closed Captioning of
                                        Internet Protocol-Delivered
                                        Video Programming:
                                        Implementation of the Twenty-
                                        First Century Communications and
                                        Video Accessibility Act of 2010
                                        (MB Docket No. 11-154); Closed
                                        Captioning of Internet Protocol-
                                        Delivered Video Clips.
                                       SUMMARY: The Commission will
                                        consider a Second Order on
                                        Reconsideration and a Second
                                        Further Notice of Proposed
                                        Rulemaking that revisits the
                                        Commission's determinations
                                        regarding the captioning of
                                        video clips when delivered using
                                        Internet protocol, ensuring that
                                        individuals with hearing
                                        disabilities are able to enjoy
                                        the full benefits of broadband
                                        technology.
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* The summaries listed in this notice are intended for the use of the
  public attending open Commission meetings. Information not summarized
  may also be considered at such meetings. Consequently these summaries
  should not be interpreted to limit the Commission's authority to
  consider any relevant information.

    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 
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.
    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.
[FR Doc. 2014-16623 Filed 7-15-14; 8:45 am]
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