2011-30878. Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Wednesday, November 30, 2011  

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    The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, which is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC.Start Printed Page 73633

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    1Office of Engineering and TechnologyTITLE: Amendment of Parts 2 and 95 of the Commission's Rules to Provide Additional Spectrum for the Medical Device Radiocommunication Service in the 413-457 MHz band SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that allocates spectrum in the 413-457 MHz band and adopts service and technical rules for Medical Micropower Networks, which rely on new types of implanted medical devices that use functional electric stimulation to, among other things, restore sensation, mobility, and function to paralyzed limbs and organs.
    2Wireless Tele-Communications, Wireline Competition and Consumer & Governmental AffairsCommission staff will provide a presentation on the Commission's recent broadband adoption efforts, including a first-of-its-kind national effort to address the barriers to broadband adoption, digital literacy and the employment skills gap.

    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 email 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 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 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 email at FCC@BCPIWEB.com.

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    Federal Communications Commission.

    Marlene H. Dortch,

    Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.

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    [FR Doc. 2011-30878 Filed 11-25-11; 4:15 pm]

    BILLING CODE 6712-01-P

Document Information

Comments Received:
0 Comments
Effective Date:
11/23/2011
Published:
11/29/2011
Department:
Federal Communications Commission
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
2011-30878
Dates:
November 23, 2011.
Pages:
73632-73633 (2 pages)
PDF File:
2011-30878.pdf