FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for October 2024 Open Meeting

Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the October Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024:

1. Implementation of the National Suicide Hotline Act of 2018 – The FCC will consider a Third Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would adopt rules requiring wireless providers to implement a georouting solution for 988 calls to ensure that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can connect callers to geographically appropriate crisis centers based on the caller’s general location.  The Third Further Notice would also propose and seek comment on requiring covered text providers to support georouting for covered 988 text messages.  (WC Docket No. 18-336)
2. Achieving 100% Wireless Handset Model Hearing Aid Compatibility – The FCC will consider a Report and Order adopting a 100% hearing aid compatibility requirement for all wireless handset models offered for sale or use in the United States and implementation provisions related to this requirement.  (WT Docket No. 23-388)