[Federal Register: November 26, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 226)]
[Notices]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commisssion Meeting; Tuesday, November
27, 2007
November 20, 2007.
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on
the subjects listed below on Tuesday, November 27, 2007, which is
scheduled to commence at 9:30 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, through 5:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, November 20, 2007. Thus,
presentations with respect to the items listed below will be permitted
until that time.
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1 Consumer & Title: Rules and Regulations Implementing
Governmental the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
Affairs. 1991. (CG Docket No. 02-278).
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning
extension of the current 5-year
registration period for the Do-Not-Call
Registry.
2 Wireline Title: Petition To Establish Procedural
Competition. Requirements To Govern Proceedings for
Forbearance Under Section 10 of the
Communications Act of 1934, as Amended.
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to evaluate
the need for rules to govern petitions for
forbearance.
3 Media............. Title: Promoting Diversification of
Ownership in the Broadcasting Services;
2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review--Review
of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership
Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to
Section 202 of the Telecommunications Act
of 1996 (MB Docket No. 06-121); 2002
Biennial Regulatory Review--Review of the
Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules and
Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section
202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
(MB Docket No. 02-277); Cross-Ownership of
Broadcast Stations and Newspapers (MM
Docket No. 01-235); Rules and Policies
Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio
Broadcast Stations in Local Markets (MM
Docket No. 01-317); Definition of Radio
Markets (MM Docket No. 00-244); Ways to
Further Section 257 Mandate and To Build
on Earlier Studies (MB Docket No. 04-228).
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Report and Order and Third Further Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking concerning
initiatives designed to increase
participation in the broadcasting industry
by new entrants and small businesses,
including minority- and women-owned
businesses.
4 Media............. Title: Creation of a Low Power Radio
Service (MB Docket No. 99-25).
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Third Report and Order concerning the
promotion and expansion of low power FM
(LPFM) service.
5 Media............. Title: Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure
Requirements for Television Broadcast
Licensee Public Interest Obligations (MM
Docket No. 00-168).
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Report and Order concerning standardizing
and enhancing information provided to the
public on how broadcast television
stations serve the public interest.
6 Media............. Title: Annual Assessment of the Status of
Competition in the Market for the Delivery
of Video Programming (MB Docket No. 06-
189).
Summary: The Commission will consider the
Thirteenth Annual Report to Congress on
the status of competition in the market
for delivery of video programming.
7 Media............. Title: Annual Assessment of the Status of
Competition in the Market for the Delivery
of Video Programming.
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Notice of Inquiry seeking comment and
information for its Fourteenth Annual
Report to Congress on the status of
competition in the market for the delivery
of video programming.
8 Media............. Title: In the Matter of Leased Commercial
Access; Development of Competition and
Diversity in Video Programming
Distribution and Carriage (MB Docket No.
07-42).
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Report and Order concerning modifications
to its commercial leased access and
program service rules.
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Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable
accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.
Include a description of the accommodation you will need including as
much detail as you can. In addition, include a way we can contact you
if we need more information. Make your request as early as possible;
please allow at least 5 days advance notice. Last minute requests will
be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to:
fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at
202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty).
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University's Capitol Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry
the meeting live via the Internet. To purchase these services call
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Copies of materials adopted at this meeting can be purchased from
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488-5300; Fax (202) 488-5563; TTY (202) 488-5562. These copies are
available in paper format and alternative media, including large print/
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Inc. may be reached by e-mail at FCC@BCPIWEB.com.
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's
Audio/Video Events web page at http://www.fcc.gov/realaudio.
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Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
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