Technological Advisory Council Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE
Federal Communications Commission
News Media Information 202 / 418-0500
445 12th St., S.W.Internet: http://www.fcc.gov
Washington, D.C. 20554
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DA 12-425
Released: March 20, 2012
FCC ANNOUNCES TECHNOLOGICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
The FCC today announced the next meeting of the Technological Advisory Council (TAC).The Council, comprised of a diverse group of leading technology experts, provides technical
expertise to the Commission to identify important areas of innovation and develop informed
technology policies supporting the United States’ competitiveness in the global economy. The
TAC is helping the Commission to continue the momentum spurred by the National Broadband
Plan to maximize the use of broadband to advance national interests and create jobs.
At its final meeting for 2011 on December 20th, the TAC presented recommendations on
completed work items for the year and discussed potential work items for 2012. At the next
meeting, on March 28, 2012, the TAC will further discuss its 2012 work program and address
the allocation of personnel to identified items.
In addition, the FCC would like to announce several new members of the TAC. These are:
Greg Chang, Senior Director, Yume, representing Yume
Marty Cooper, Chairman, Dyna LLc, representing Dyna LLC
Milo Medin, VP/Google Access Initiatives representing Google
Mark Richer, President ATSC, representing ATSC
Kevin Sparks, Senior Director, Alcatel Lucent, representing Alcatel
Glen Tindal, CTO for Juniper’s Global Service Provider Sector, representing Juniper
Joe Wetzel, President/CEO Earthlink, representing Earthlink
The next meeting of the TAC will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, from 1:00 pm to 4:00
pm in the Commission Meeting Room, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. The public is
invited to attend.
Tom Wheeler, Managing Director, Core Capital Partners, serves as Chairman of the Council.
Walter Johnston, Chief of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Division, serves as the Designated
Federal Officer. Julius Knapp, Chief of the Office of Engineering and Technology is the
Alternate Designated Federal Officer.
For further information, contact Walter Johnston at 202-418-0807
voice,walter.johnston@fcc.gov. Email or visit the FCC website at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/tac/.
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