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The FCC Must Have a Sound Legal Framework for Implementation of the Plan

Recommendation #221
FCC Chapter: 17.4

Status: In progress

The National Broadband Plan does not reach conclusions about or explore in detail the many legal issues that will be relevant to the FCC's implementation of the plan. These will be addressed through notice-and-comment rulemakings the FCC will conduct following the plan.

Employ longitudinal design in assessing BTOP where possible.

Recommendation #220
FCC Chapter: A.4

Status: In progress

Employ longitudinal design in assessing BTOP where possible.

Create a panel of experts from the academic and research community to advise on BTOP assessment approaches

Recommendation #219
FCC Chapter: A.3

Status: Started

Create a panel of experts from the academic and research community to advise on assessment approaches.

Develop measures that specify outcomes to be assessed

Recommendation #218
FCC Chapter: A.2

Status: In progress

Develop measures that specify outcomes to be assessed.

Track BTOP outcomes

Recommendation #217
FCC Chapter: A.1

Status: In progress

Ensure that assessment tracks BTOP outcomes, not only execution.

Broadband Performance Dashboard

Recommendation #216
FCC Chapter: 17.3
The FCC should publish a Broadband Performance Dashboard with metrics designed to track broadband plan goals.

Publish a timetable of proceedings to implement plan recommendations

Recommendation #215
FCC Chapter: 17.2

Status: In progress

The FCC should quickly publish a timetable of proceedings to implement plan recommendations within its authority, publish an evaluation of plan progress and effectiveness as part of the annual Section 706 Advanced Services Inquiry, create a Broadband Data Depository, and continue to utilize Broadband.gov as a public resource for broadband information.

Create a Broadband Strategy Council to coordinate the implementation of National Broadband Plan recommendations

Recommendation #214
FCC Chapter: 17.1
The Executive Branch should create a Broadband Strategy Council to coordinate the implementation of National Broadband Plan recommendations.

Clarify agency roles on the implementation and maintenance of a next-generation alert and warning system

Recommendation #213
FCC Chapter: 16.17

Status: Started

The Executive Branch should clarify agency roles on the implementation and maintenance of a next-generation alert and warning system.

Launch a comprehensive next-generation alert system inquiry

Recommendation #212
FCC Chapter: 16.16

Status: Started

The Federal Communications Commission should launch a comprehensive next-generation alert system inquiry