PUBLIC NOTICE
Federal Communications Commission
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DA 12-1481
Released: September 12, 2012
 
FCC ANNOUNCES TECHNOLOGICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING ON 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
The FCC’s Technological Advisory 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 last meeting on Wednesday June 27, 2012, the TAC discussed its progress toward work 
objectives established earlier in the year and discussed initial findings, issues, and further 
recommendations on its 2012 work program.  At its next meeting in September, the TAC will 
discuss specific recommendations it is proposing to make to the Commission as well as its 
continuing progress on 2012 work objectives.
The next meeting of the TAC will be held on Monday, September 24, 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/.