FCC Open Meeting (August 2013 -- revised agenda)

Open Meeting

Federal Communications Commission
August 9, 2013
10:30am
http://www.fcc.gov/open-commission-meeting-august-2013

Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn announced that the following items will be on the tentative agenda:

  1. Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services: The FCC will consider a Report and Order that streamlines Part 25 of the Commission’s rules to facilitate greater investment and innovation in the satellite industry and promote more rapid deployment of new satellite services to the public.
  2. Revision of Part 15 of the Commission’s Rules Regarding Operation in the 57-64 GHz Band: The FCC will consider a Report and Order addressing technical requirements applicable to unlicensed services in the 57-64 GHz frequency band to provide additional competition in the broadband market, improve efficient delivery of broadband services in residences and businesses, and facilitate backhaul transport to support the deployment of 4th Generation (4G) and other wireless services.
  3. Reforming Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services: The FCC will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to reform interstate inmate calling services rates and practices.
  4. Status of the Broadcast Incentive Auction: The FCC’s Incentive Auction Task Force will present the latest update on progress towards the Commission’s 2014 television broadcast incentive auction.