PUBLIC NOTICE
Federal Communications Commission
445 12
th
 St., S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20554
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DA 18-173
Released: February 21, 2018
FCC ANNOUNCES TECHNOLOGICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL CHANGE OF 
MEETING DATE TO APRIL 12, 2018
Due to scheduling conflicts, the first meeting for 2018 of the FCC’s Technological Advisory 
Council which had been previously announced to take place on March 7
th
, 2018 will now be 
held on April 12, 2018.
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 2018.  At its prior meeting 
on December 6th, 2017, the Council had discussed possible work initiatives for 2018.  These 
initiatives have been discussed in the interim within the FCC, with the TAC chairman, as well 
as with individual TAC members.  At the April meeting, the FCC Technological Advisory 
Council will discuss its proposed work program for 2018.  
The next meeting of the TAC will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2018, from 12:30 p.m. to 
4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, 445 12
th
 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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