PUBLIC NOTICE
Federal Communications Commission
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DA 16-176
Released: February 18, 2016
FCC ANNOUNCES TECHNOLOGICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING 
ON March 9, 2016
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.  
This is the first meeting of the Technological Advisory Council for 2016.  At its prior meeting on 
December 9th, 2015, the Council had discussed possible work initiatives for 2016.  These initiatives have 
been discussed in the interim within the FCC, with the TAC chairman, as well as with individual TAC 
members.  At the March meeting, the FCC Technological Advisory Council will discuss its proposed 
work program for 2016.  
The next meeting of the TAC will be held on Wednesday, March 9th, 2016, from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm in 
the Commission Meeting Room, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.  The public is invited to attend.  
Dennis Roberson, Vice Provost and Research Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology, 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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