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
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*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 1, 2009
FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed 
below on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, which is scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. in Room 
TW-C305, at 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. With respect only to item # 4 listed
below, the Commission is waiving the sunshine period prohibition contained in section 1.1203 of
the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.1203, until 5:30 pm, Friday, April 3, 2009. Thus,
presentations with respect to item #4 will be permitted until that time. Also, with respect to item 
#4, the Commission is waiving the Sunshine period prohibition contained in section 1.1203 of
the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.1203, to the extent necessary to permit meetings and 
written filings pursuant to the March 24, 2009, Public Notice on the Recovery Act establishing 
GN Docket No. 09-40.1 Thus, presentations with respect to GN Docket No. 09-40, which may 
touch on topics relevant to item #4, will be permitted throughout the Sunshine period.
ITEM NO. BUREAU SUBJECT
1 MEDIA TITLE: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of 
Video Programming (MB Docket No. 07-269)
SUMMARY:  The Commission will consider a 
Supplemental Notice of Inquiry soliciting 
information for the next annual report to Congress 
on the status of competition in the market for the 
delivery of video programming.
2 MEDIA TITLE: Promoting Diversification of Ownership 
In the Broadcasting Services (MB Docket No. 07-
294); 2006 Quadrennial Regulatory Review –
Review of the Commission’s Broadcast Ownership 
Rules and Other Rules Adopted Pursuant to Section 
 
1 Public Notice, Comment Procedures Established Regarding the Commission’s Consultative Role in the 
Broadband Provisions of the Recovery Act, GN 09-40, DA 09-668 (rel. Mar. 24, 2009).
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202 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (MB 
Docket No. 06-121); 2002 Biennial Regulatory 
Review – Review of the Commission’s Broadcast 
Ownership Rules and Other Rules Adopted 
Pursuant to Section 202 of the Telecommunications 
Act of 1996 (MB Docket No. 02-277; Cross-
Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers 
(MM Docket No. 01-235); Rules and Policies 
Concerning Multiple Ownership of Radio 
Broadcast Stations in Local Markets (MM Docket 
No. 01-317); Definition of Radio Markets (MM 
Docket No. 00-244); Ways to Further Section 257 
Mandate and To Build on Earlier Studies (MB 
Docket No. 04-228)
SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a 
Report and Order and Fourth Further Notice of 
Proposed Rule Making concerning improving data 
collection on minority and female broadcast 
ownership.
3 MEDIA TITLE:  Policies to Promote Rural Radio Service 
and to Streamline Allotment and Assignment 
Policies
SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the 
policies and procedures for allocation and 
assignment of broadcast frequencies in the 
commercial AM and FM and non-commercial FM 
services.
4 VARIOUS BUREAUS TITLE:  A National Broadband Plan for Our 
Future
SUMMARY:  The Commission will consider a 
Notice of Inquiry seeking comment to inform the 
Commission's development of a national 
broadband plan for our country pursuant to section 
6001(k) of the American Recovery and 
Reinvestment Act of 2009.
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5 PUBLIC SAFETY & 
HOMELAND 
SECURITY
TITLE:  Amendment of Part 90 of the 
Commission’s Rules (WP Docket No. 07-100)
SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a 
Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking concerning amendments to Part 90 of 
the Commission’s rules.
The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids.  Sign 
language interpreters, open captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided on site.  
Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.  
Include a description of the accommodation you will need.  Also include a way we can contact 
you if we need more information.  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.
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