[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 2, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11464-11465]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-4701]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Thursday, March 3,
2011
February 24, 2011.
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on
the subjects listed below on Thursday, March 3, 2011, in Room TW-C305,
at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC.
The Commission will hear Item Nos. 1 thru 3 in a morning session
from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. An afternoon session featuring Item Nos. 4 thru
7 will commence at 2 p.m.
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Item
No. Bureau Subject
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1 Media................ Title: Policies to Promote Rural Radio
Service and to Streamline Allotment and
Assignment Procedures (MB Docket No. 09-
52; RM-11528).
Summary: The Commission will consider an
Order to revise rules or establish
waiver standards that will make it
easier for Native Nations to provide
radio service to areas that are the
functional equivalent of Tribal Lands
and to Tribal Lands that are small or
irregularly shaped; and to adjust
policies for determining whether
proposed new radio stations or station
moves constitute an equitable
distribution of radio service under
Section 307(b) of the Communications
Act. A Further Notice seeks comment on
adopting a Tribal eligibility
requirement or a Tribal bidding credit
to foster radio service by Native
Nations on their lands.
2 Wireless Title: Improving Communications Services
Telecommunications. for Native Nations by Promoting Greater
Utilization of Spectrum Over Tribal
Lands.
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to explore
a range of recommendations to help close
the wireless gap on Tribal Lands.
3 Consumer & Title: Improving Communications Services
Governmental Affairs. for Native Nations.
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Notice of Inquiry that explores ways to
overcome the barriers to deployment of
communications services to Native
Nations communities, and to improve
consultation and coordination with
Native Nations.
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4 Media................ Title: Amendment of the Commission's
Rules Related to Retransmission Consent
(MB Docket No. 10-71).
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks
comment on changes to rules governing or
affecting retransmission consent
negotiations between broadcasters and
multichannel video programming
distributors.
5 Wireline Competition. Title: Federal-State Joint Board on
Universal Service (CC Docket No. 96-45);
Lifeline and Link Up (WC Docket No. 03-
109); Lifeline and Link Up Reform and
Modernization.
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to reform
and modernize the universal service
Lifeline and Link Up programs by
eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse;
improving program administration,
accountability, and fiscal
responsibility; and updating the program
in light of market and technology
changes, including to support pilot
programs for broadband adoption.
6 Wireless Title: Implementation of Sections 716 and
Telecommunications 717 of the Communications Act of 1934,
and Consumer & as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century
Governmental Affairs. Communications and Video Accessibility
Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10-213);
Amendments to the Commission's rules
implementing Sections 255 and 251(a)(2)
of the Communications Act of 1934, as
Enacted by the Telecommunications Act of
1996 (WT Docket No. 96-198) and
Accessible Mobile Phone Options for
People who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or
Have Low Vision (CG Docket No. 10-145).
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks
comment on rules implementing provisions
of the Twenty-First Century
Communications and Video Accessibility
Act of 2010 (CVAA). The NPRM proposes
rules requiring providers of advanced
communications services and
manufacturers of equipment used for
those services to make their products
accessible to people with disabilities.
7 Media................ Title: Video Description: Implementation
of the Twenty-First Century
Communications and Video Accessibility
Act of 2010.
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to
reinstate the video description rules
adopted by the Commission in 2000, as
directed in the CVAA.
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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 e-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
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 Live
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Federal Communications Commission.
Bulah P. Wheeler,
Deputy Manager, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2011-4701 Filed 2-28-11; 11:15 am]
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