*Pages 1--2 from Microsoft Word - 52688.doc* 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. October 27, 2005 FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2005 The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Thursday, November 3, 2005, 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 MEDIA TITLE: Implementation of Section 621( a)( 1) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992. SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Section 621( a)( 1) ’s directive that local franchising authorities not unreasonably refuse to award competitive cable franchises. 2 OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY TITLE: Requirements for Digital Television Receiving Capability (ET Docket No. 05- 24). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order concerning its requirements for new television receivers to include the capability to receive digital television signals. 1 2 3 MEDIA TITLE: Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies. SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Clarification Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to clarify the interim policy and propose rules for the use of distributed transmission system (“ DTS”) technologies by digital television stations. Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need including as much detail as you can. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Make your request as early as possible; please allow at least 5 days advance notice. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e- mail to: fcc504@ fcc. gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202- 418- 0530 (voice), 202- 418- 0432 (tty). Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from Audrey Spivack or David Fiske, Office of Media Relations, (202) 418- 0500; TTY 1- 888- 835- 5322. Audio/ Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast live with open captioning over the Internet from the FCC's Audio/ Video Events web page at www. fcc. gov/ realaudio. For a fee this meeting can be viewed live over George Mason University's Capitol Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry the meeting live via the Internet. To purchase these services call (703) 993- 3100 or go to www. capitolconnection. gmu. edu. Copies of materials adopted at this meeting can be purchased from the FCC's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (202) 488- 5300; Fax (202) 488- 5563; TTY (202) 488- 5562. These copies are available in paper format and alternative media, including large print/ type; digital disk; and audio and video tape. Best Copy and Printing, Inc. may be reached by e- mail at FCC@ BCPIWEB. com. -FCC- 2