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programming previously captioned on
television; the compatibility between
video programming delivered using
Internet protocol and devices capable of
receiving and displaying such
programming in order to facilitate
access to captioning, video description
and emergency information; video
description and accessible emergency
information on television programming
delivered using Internet protocol or
digital broadcast television; accessible
user interfaces on video programming
devices; and accessible programming
guides and menus. Within six (6)
months of its first meeting, the VPAAC
shall submit recommendations
concerning the provision of closed
captions for Internet-delivered video
programming and the ability of video
devices to pass through or render closed
captions contained on Internet-based
video programming. By April 8, 2012,
the VPAAC shall submit
recommendations on the remaining
issues listed above.
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more information. Make your request as
early as possible. Last minute requests
will be accepted, but may be impossible
to fill. Send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov
or call the Consumer and Governmental
Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice),
202–418–0432 (TTY).To request
materials in accessible formats for
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print, electronic files, audio format),
send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call
the Consumer and Governmental Affairs
Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202)
418–0432 (TTY).
Federal Communications Commission.
Karen Peltz Strauss,
Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental
Affairs Bureau.
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Emergency Access Advisory
Committee; Announcement of Date of
Next Meeting
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
This document announces the
date of the Emergency Access Advisory
Committee’s (‘‘Committee or EAAC’’)
next meeting. The Committee will
address the status of the national survey
of persons with disability and seniors to
learn about preferences for emergency
calling when 9–1–1 call centers have the
capacity to communicate with callers
via voice, data, text and video under the
Next Generation 9–1–1. The Committee
will discuss options for reporting out
the results of the national survey.
DATES: The Committee’s next meeting
will take place on Friday, April 8, 2011,
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (EST), at the
headquarters of the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC).
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Cheryl King, Consumer and
Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202)
418–2284 (voice) or (202) 418–0416
(TTY), (e-mail): Cheryl.King@fcc.gov;
and/or Patrick Donovan, Public Safety
and Homeland Security Bureau, (202)
418–2413 (voice), (e-mail):
Patrick.Donovan@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
December 7, 2010, in document DA 10–
2318, Chairman Julius Genachowski
announced the establishment and
appointment of members and CoChairpersons of the EAAC, an advisory
committee required by the Twenty-first
Century Communications and Video
Accessibility Act of 2010, Public Law
111–260 (CVAA), which directs that an
advisory committee be established, for
the purpose of achieving equal access to
emergency services by individuals with
disabilities as part of our nation’s
migration to a national Internet
protocol-enabled emergency network,
also known as the next generation 9–1–
1 system (‘‘NG9–1–1’’).
The purpose of the EAAC is to
determine the most effective and
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efficient technologies and methods by
which to enable access to NG9–1–1
emergency services by individuals with
disabilities. In order to fulfill this
mission, the CVAA directs that within
one year after the EAAC’s members are
appointed, the Committee shall conduct
a national survey, with the input of
groups represented by the Committee’s
membership, after which the Committee
shall develop and submit to the
Commission recommendations to
implement such technologies and
methods.
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 e-mail to: fcc504@fcc.gov
or call the Consumer and Governmental
Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice),
202–418–0432 (TTY).
To request materials in accessible
formats for people with disabilities
(Braille, large print, electronic files,
audio format), send an e-mail to
fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer
and Governmental Affairs Bureau at
202–418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432
(TTY).
Federal Communications Commission.
Karen Peltz Strauss,
Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental
Affairs Bureau.
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FCC To Hold Open Commission
Meeting, Thursday, April 7, 2011
March 31, 2011.
The Federal Communications
Commission will hold an Open Meeting
on the subjects listed below on
Thursday, April 7, 2011, which is
scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in
Room TW–C305, at 445 12th Street,
SW., Washington, DC.
Item
No.
Bureau
Subject
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Wireline Competition .....................................
Title: Implementation of Section 224 of the Act (WC Docket No. 07–245); A National
Broadband Plan for Our Future (GN Docket No. 09–51).
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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 e-mail to: fcc504@fcc.gov
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 Web
page at https://www.fcc.gov/live.
For a fee this meeting can be viewed
live over George Mason University’s
Capitol Connection. The Capitol
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Summary: The Commission will consider an Order that reforms the Commission’s access,
rates, and enforcement rules for utility pole attachments, reducing barriers to deployment
and availability of broadband and other wireline and wireless services, and promoting
competition.
Title: Acceleration of Broadband Deployment: Expanding the Reach and Reducing the Cost
of Broadband Deployment by Improving Policies Regarding Government Rights of Way
and Wireless Facilities Siting.
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry seeking comment on key challenges and best practices in expanding the reach and reducing the cost of broadband
deployment, including by improving policies for access to government rights of way and
wireless facility siting requirements.
Title: Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers and Other Providers of Mobile Data Services (WT Docket No. 05–265).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order that adopts a rule requiring facilities-based providers of commercial mobile data services to offer data roaming arrangements to other such providers on commercially reasonable terms and conditions, subject to certain limitations.
Title: Reliability and Continuity of Communications Networks, Including Broadband Technologies; Effects on Broadband Communications Networks of Damage or Failure of Network Equipment or Severe Overload (PS Docket No. 10–92); Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks (EB Docket No.
06–119).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry seeking comment on existing
reliability standards for communications networks, including broadband networks, and
ways to further strengthen the reliability and continuity of communications networks to
avoid disruptions of service during major emergencies, such as large-scale natural and
manmade disasters.
Title: Amending Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 and 95 of the Commission’s Rules to Improve
Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters.
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will help to
fill gaps in wireless coverage and expand broadband in rural and difficult-to-serve areas,
while protecting wireless networks from harm.
Title: Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program (CG Docket No. 10–51).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that will adopt rules to detect
and prevent fraud and abuse in the provision of video relay service (‘‘VRS’’). Also, a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Proposes to require all VRS providers to obtain certification from the FCC under new, tighter certification procedures in order to receive
compensation from the TRS Fund.
Connection also will carry the meeting
live via the Internet. To purchase these
services call (703) 993–3100 or go to
https://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 e-mail at
FCC@BCPIWEB.com.
Federal Communications Commission.
Bulah P. Wheeler,
Deputy Manager.
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the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation’s Board of Directors will
meet in open session at 10 a.m. on
Tuesday, April 12, 2011, to consider the
following matters:
Summary Agenda: No substantive
discussion of the following items is
anticipated. These matters will be
resolved with a single vote unless a
member of the Board of Directors
requests that an item be moved to the
discussion agenda.
Disposition of minutes of previous
Board of Directors’ Meetings.
Summary reports, status reports, reports
of the Office of Inspector General,
and reports of actions taken
pursuant to authority delegated by
the Board of Directors.
Memorandum and resolution re:
Proposed Rule Reflecting Repeal of
Prohibition on Paying Interest on
Demand Deposits.
Discussion Agenda
Memorandum and resolution re: Margin
and Capital Requirements for
Certain Swap Dealers and Major
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 7, 2011
March 31, 2011.
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on
the subjects listed below on Thursday, April 7, 2011, which 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 Wireline Competition. Title: Implementation of Section 224 of
the Act (WC Docket No. 07-245); A
National Broadband Plan for Our Future
(GN Docket No. 09-51).
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Summary: The Commission will consider an
Order that reforms the Commission's
access, rates, and enforcement rules for
utility pole attachments, reducing
barriers to deployment and availability
of broadband and other wireline and
wireless services, and promoting
competition.
2 Wireline Competition Title: Acceleration of Broadband
and Wireless Deployment: Expanding the Reach and
Telecommunications. Reducing the Cost of Broadband Deployment
by Improving Policies Regarding
Government Rights of Way and Wireless
Facilities Siting.
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Notice of Inquiry seeking comment on key
challenges and best practices in
expanding the reach and reducing the cost
of broadband deployment, including by
improving policies for access to
government rights of way and wireless
facility siting requirements.
3 Wireless Title: Reexamination of Roaming
Telecommunications. Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio
Service Providers and Other Providers of
Mobile Data Services (WT Docket No. 05-
265).
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Second Report and Order that adopts a
rule requiring facilities-based providers
of commercial mobile data services to
offer data roaming arrangements to other
such providers on commercially reasonable
terms and conditions, subject to certain
limitations.
4 Public Safety and Title: Reliability and Continuity of
Homeland Security. Communications Networks, Including
Broadband Technologies; Effects on
Broadband Communications Networks of
Damage or Failure of Network Equipment or
Severe Overload (PS Docket No. 10-92);
Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of
Hurricane Katrina on Communications
Networks (EB Docket No. 06-119).
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Notice of Inquiry seeking comment on
existing reliability standards for
communications networks, including
broadband networks, and ways to further
strengthen the reliability and continuity
of communications networks to avoid
disruptions of service during major
emergencies, such as large-scale natural
and manmade disasters.
5 Wireless Title: Amending Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90
Telecommunications. and 95 of the Commission's Rules to
Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use
of Signal Boosters.
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will
help to fill gaps in wireless coverage
and expand broadband in rural and
difficult-to-serve areas, while
protecting wireless networks from harm.
6 Consumer & Title: Structure and Practices of the
Governmental Affairs. Video Relay Service Program (CG Docket
No. 10-51).
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Report and Order that will adopt rules to
detect and prevent fraud and abuse in the
provision of video relay service
(``VRS''). Also, a Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking Proposes to require
all VRS providers to obtain certification
from the FCC under new, tighter
certification procedures in order to
receive compensation from the TRS Fund.
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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 e-mail to: fcc504@fcc.gov 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
Web page at https://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 https://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 e-mail at FCC@BCPIWEB.com.
Federal Communications Commission.
Bulah P. Wheeler,
Deputy Manager.
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