PUBLIC NOTICE
Federal Communications Commission
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Washington, D.C. 20554
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DA 12-1854
Released: November 20, 2012
FCC ANNOUNCES TECHNOLOGICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING ON 
DECEMBER 10, 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 September 24, 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 on December 10, 2012, the 
TAC will make its final recommendations to the Commission in the areas of PSTN legacy 
transition and future infrastructure, wireless security, Machine to Machine evolution, multiband 
devices, and receivers and spectrum.  In addition, TAC members will present suggestions for 
future work.
The next meeting of the TAC will be held on Monday, December 10, 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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