FCC Announces Tentative Agenda For November 2013 Open Meeting

Federal Communications Commission Acting Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn announced that the following items will be on the tentative agenda for the next open meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 2013.

1. Foreign Investment in Broadcast Licensees: The Commission will consider a Declaratory Ruling to clarify the agency’s policies and procedures in reviewing broadcast applications for transfer of control, or requests for declaratory ruling, pursuant to section 310(b(4) of the Communications Act of 1934.
2. Improving 911 Reliability: The Commission will consider a Report and Order to improve the reliability and resiliency of 911 communications networks nationwide.
3. Status of Universal Service Reform Implementation: The Wireline Competition Bureau, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and Office of Native Affairs and Policy will present an update on universal service reform implementation.
4. Promoting Digital Literacy though Public-Private Partnerships: The Commission will hear an update on the multiple public-private initiatives seeking to boost broadband adoption and digital literacy. The presentation will include updates on the state of these broadband adoption programs and their future impact. By leveraging the power of broadband and private-sector expertise, the Commission seeks to develop and promote innovative approaches to a range of opportunities in fields such as education, healthcare, public safety, cybersecurity, broadband adoption, and digital literacy.