Federal Register: October 14, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 199)
DOCID: fr14oc08-50 FR Doc E8-24412
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Federal Communications Commission
NOTICE: NOTICES
DOCID: fr14oc08-50
SUBJECT CATEGORY:
Sunshine Act Meeting; FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Wednesday, October 15, 2008 in Nashville, TN
DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
October 8, 2008.
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on
the subjects listed below on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, which is
scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. in Nashville, Tennessee. [[Page 60696]]
Item
No. Bureau Subject
1 Media................ Title: Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of
the Commission's Rules to Establish
Rules for Digital Low Power Television,
Television Translator, and Television
Booster Stations and to Amend Rules for
Digital Class A Television Stations.
Summary: The Commission will consider an
Order, Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and
Order considering issues with respect to
the low power television digital transition.
2 Public Safety & Title: Improving Public Safety
Homeland Security. Communications in the 800 MHz Band;
Relinquishment By Sprint Nextel of
Channels in the Interleaved, Expansion, and Guard Bands.
Summary: The Commission will consider an
Order addressing Sprint Nextel's June
17, 2008 Petition for Relief regarding
its 800 MHz spectrum holdings in the
Interleaved Band (809815/854860 MHz),
Expansion Band (815816/860861 MHz) and
Guard Band (816187/861862 MHz).
3 Wireless Tele Title: Promoting Efficient Use of
Communications. Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers
to the Development of Secondary Markets (WT Docket No. 00230).
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Second Order on Reconsideration
concerning the Secondary Markets proceeding.
4 Wireless Tele Title: Amendment of Part 90 of the
Communications. Commission's Rules To Provide for
Flexible Use of the 896901 MHz and 935
940 MHz Band Allotted to the Business
and Industrial Land Transportation Pool.
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Report and Order whether to adopt
geographic service licensing and
competitive bidding rules for spectrum
presently unencumbered within the
spectrum currently allotted at 900 MHz
for Business/Industrial Land
Transportation (B/ILT) use. The
Commission will also consider
appropriate interference protection
standards and whether the Commission
should lift the ``freeze'' placed on
applications for new 900 MHz B/ILT authorizations.
5 Wireless Tele Title: EFL Realty Trust, Applications for
Communications. New Licenses In the NonSMR 900 MHz Band
for Industrial/Business Pool, Trunked
(YU) Stations at Multiple Locations.
Summary: The Commission will consider an
Order addressing the dismissal of
thirteen applications filed by EFL
Realty Trust, proposing nonSpecialized
Mobile Radio trunked service in the
Industrial/Business Pool 900 MHz band.
6 International........ Title: 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review
Streamlining and Other Revisions of Part
25 of the Commission's Rules Governing
the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage by,
Satellite Network Earth Stations and Space Stations.
Streamlining the Commission's Rules and
Regulations for Satellite Applications and Licensing Procedures.
Summary: The Commission will consider an
Eighth Report and Order and Order On
Reconsideration concerning issues raised
in the Third Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking in this proceeding, IB Docket No. 00248.
7 International........ Title: Second Annual Report and Analysis
of Competitive Market Conditions with
Respect to Domestic and International
Satellite Communications Services
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Second Annual Report to the United
States Congress on the status of
competition in the markets for domestic
and international satellite
communications services, as required by
Section 703 of the Communications
Satellite Act of 1962, as amended.
*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.
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. Also 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 email to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 2024180530 (voice), 2024180432 (tty).
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) 9933100 or go to 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) 4885300; Fax (202) 4885563; TTY (202) 4885562. 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 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 18888355322. 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. Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E824412 Filed 10908; 4:15 pm]
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SUMMARY:
Meetings; Sunshine Act,
DOCUMENT BODY 2:
October 8, 2008.
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on
the subjects listed below on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, which is
scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. in Nashville, Tennessee. [[Page 60696]]
Item
No. Bureau Subject
1 Media................ Title: Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of
the Commission's Rules to Establish
Rules for Digital Low Power Television,
Television Translator, and Television
Booster Stations and to Amend Rules for
Digital Class A Television Stations.
Summary: The Commission will consider an
Order, Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and
Order considering issues with respect to
the low power television digital transition.
2 Public Safety & Title: Improving Public Safety
Homeland Security. Communications in the 800 MHz Band;
Relinquishment By Sprint Nextel of
Channels in the Interleaved, Expansion, and Guard Bands.
Summary: The Commission will consider an
Order addressing Sprint Nextel's June
17, 2008 Petition for Relief regarding
its 800 MHz spectrum holdings in the
Interleaved Band (809815/854860 MHz),
Expansion Band (815816/860861 MHz) and
Guard Band (816187/861862 MHz).
3 Wireless Tele Title: Promoting Efficient Use of
Communications. Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers
to the Development of Secondary Markets (WT Docket No. 00230).
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Second Order on Reconsideration
concerning the Secondary Markets proceeding.
4 Wireless Tele Title: Amendment of Part 90 of the
Communications. Commission's Rules To Provide for
Flexible Use of the 896901 MHz and 935
940 MHz Band Allotted to the Business
and Industrial Land Transportation Pool.
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Report and Order whether to adopt
geographic service licensing and
competitive bidding rules for spectrum
presently unencumbered within the
spectrum currently allotted at 900 MHz
for Business/Industrial Land
Transportation (B/ILT) use. The
Commission will also consider
appropriate interference protection
standards and whether the Commission
should lift the ``freeze'' placed on
applications for new 900 MHz B/ILT authorizations.
5 Wireless Tele Title: EFL Realty Trust, Applications for
Communications. New Licenses In the NonSMR 900 MHz Band
for Industrial/Business Pool, Trunked
(YU) Stations at Multiple Locations.
Summary: The Commission will consider an
Order addressing the dismissal of
thirteen applications filed by EFL
Realty Trust, proposing nonSpecialized
Mobile Radio trunked service in the
Industrial/Business Pool 900 MHz band.
6 International........ Title: 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review
Streamlining and Other Revisions of Part
25 of the Commission's Rules Governing
the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage by,
Satellite Network Earth Stations and Space Stations.
Streamlining the Commission's Rules and
Regulations for Satellite Applications and Licensing Procedures.
Summary: The Commission will consider an
Eighth Report and Order and Order On
Reconsideration concerning issues raised
in the Third Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking in this proceeding, IB Docket No. 00248.
7 International........ Title: Second Annual Report and Analysis
of Competitive Market Conditions with
Respect to Domestic and International
Satellite Communications Services
Summary: The Commission will consider a
Second Annual Report to the United
States Congress on the status of
competition in the markets for domestic
and international satellite
communications services, as required by
Section 703 of the Communications
Satellite Act of 1962, as amended.
*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.
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. Also 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 email to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 2024180530 (voice), 2024180432 (tty).
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) 9933100 or go to 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) 4885300; Fax (202) 4885563; TTY (202) 4885562. 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 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 18888355322. 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. Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E824412 Filed 10908; 4:15 pm]
BILLING CODE 671201P