*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 16747* Commission Meeting Agenda A Public Notice of the Federal Communications Federal Communications Commission Commission 445 12th, Street, S. W. News Media Information (202) 418- 0500 Washington, D. C. 20554 Fax- On- Demand (202) 418- 2830 Internet: http:// www. fcc. gov ftp. fcc. gov *The summaries listed in this notice are intended for the use of the public attending open Commission meetings. Information not summarized may also be considered at such meetings. Consequently these summaries should not be interpreted to limit the Commission's authority to consider any relevant information. April 11, 2002 FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2002 The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Thursday, April 18, 2002, which is scheduled to commence at 9: 30 a. m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street, S. W., Washington, D. C. ITEM NO. BUREAU SUBJECT 1 CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS TITLE: Provision of Improved Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech- to- Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (CC Docket No. 98- 67) and Petition for Clarification of WorldCom, Inc. SUMMARY: The Commission will consider issues concerning Internet protocol relay service as it relates to the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund. 2 WIRELINE COMPETITION TITLE: Rural Health Care Support Mechanism (WC Docket No. 02- 60). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the rural health care universal service support mechanism. 1 2 3 INTERNATIONAL TITLE: The Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the Non- Geostationary Satellite Orbit, Fixed Satellite Service in the Ku- Band (IB Docket No. 01- 96). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement sharing among multiple licensees in a new service capable of providing broadband access to the Internet over satellite facilities. 4 INTERNATIONAL TITLE: World Telecommunications Development Conference Report. SUMMARY: The International Bureau will report on its role in the ITU World Telecommunications Development Conference, which concluded March 27, 2002. Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from Maureen Peratino or David Fiske, Office of Media Relations, telephone number (202) 418- 0500; TTY 1- 888- 835- 5322. Copies of materials adopted at this meeting can be purchased from the FCC's duplicating contractor, Qualex International (202) 863- 2893; Fax (202) 863- 2898; TTY (202) 863- 2897. These copies are available in paper format and alternative media, including large print/ type; digital disk; and audio tape. Qualex International may be reached by e- mail at Qualexint@ apl. com This meeting can be viewed over George Mason University's Capitol Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry the meeting live via the Internet. For information on these services call (703) 834- 1470 Ext. 10. The audio portion of the meeting will be broadcast live on the Internet via the FCC's Internet audio broadcast page at . Audio and video tapes of this meeting can be purchased from Infocus, 341 Victory Drive, Herndon, VA 20170, telephone (703) 834- 1470, Ext. 10; fax number (703) 834- 0111. -FCC- 2