PUBLIC NOTICE
Federal Communications Commission
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th
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DA 18-80
Released: January 29, 2018
FCC ANNOUNCES TECHNOLOGICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL 
MEETING ON MARCH 7, 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 March meeting, the FCC Technological Advisory Council 
will discuss its proposed work program for 2018.  
The next meeting of the TAC will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, from 
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 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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