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Meeting Agenda
A Public Notice of the Federal Communications Commission

Federal Communications Commission

News Media Information (202) 418-0500

445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554

Internet:  http://www.fcc.gov

ftp.fcc.gov
July 27, 2012

FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2012

The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below 
on Friday, August 3, 2012.  The meeting is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW-
C305, at 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.

ITEM NOS.

BUREAU

SUBJECT

1

MEDIA

TITLE:  

Cable Television Technical and 
Operational Requirements 

SUMMARY:  

The Commission will consider a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks to 
modernize our cable television rules to facilitate 
the cable industry’s widespread transition from 
analog to digital transmission systems.
2

WIRELESS TELE-

TITLE:  

Amendment of Part 101 of the 

COMMUNICATIONS

Commission’s Rules to Facilitate the Use of 
Microwave for Wireless Backhaul and Other Uses 
and to Provide Additional Flexibility to Broadcast 
Auxiliary Service and Operational Fixed 
Microwave Licensees (WT Docket No. 10-153); 
Petition for Rulemaking filed by Fixed Wireless 
Communications Coalition to Amend Part 101 of 
the Commission’s Rules to Authorize 60 and 80 
MHz Channels in Certain Bands for Broadband 
Communications (RM-11602)

SUMMARY:  

The Commission will consider a 
Second Report and Order, Second Further Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking, Second Notice of 
Inquiry, Order on Reconsideration, and 
*The summaries listed in this notice are intended for the use of the 
public attending open Commission meetings. Information not summarized 
may also be considered at such meetings.  Consequently these summaries 
should not be interpreted to limit the Commission's authority to 
consider any relevant information.

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Memorandum Opinion and Order that seeks to 
remove regulatory barriers to make better use of 
Fixed Service (FS) spectrum and provide 
additional flexibility to enable FS licensees to 
reduce operational costs and facilitate the use of 
wireless backhaul in rural areas.
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 e-mail 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 Meribeth McCarrick, 
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 e-mail at 
FCC@BCPIWEB.com.
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