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 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. July 29, 2010 FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2010 The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Thursday, August 5, 2010, which is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. ITEM NO. BUREAU SUBJECT 1 WIRELESS TELE- COMMUINCATIONS TITLE: Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets (WT Docket No. 07-250) SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that enables consumers with hearing loss to enjoy the tremendous benefits offered by modern advanced telephone voice communication devices. 2 WIRELESS TELE- COMMUINCATIONS TITLE: Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission’s Rules to Facilitate the Use of Microwave for Wireless Backhaul and Other Uses and to Provide Additional Flexibility to Broadcast Auxiliary Service and Operational Fixed Microwave Licensees; Request for Interpretation of Section 101.141(a)(3) of the Commission’s Rules Filed by Alcatel-Lucent, Inc., et al. (WT Docket No 09-106); Petition for Declaratory Ruling Filed by Wireless Strategies, Inc. (WT Docket No. 07- 121); and Request for Temporary Waiver of Section 101.141(a)(3) of the Commission’s Rules Filed by Fixed Wireless Communications Coalition. 2 SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry seeking to remove regulatory barriers to the use of spectrum for wireless backhaul and other point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communications, in order to lower the cost of backhaul services and accelerate investment in broadband networks throughout the nation. 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. In your request, include a description of the accommodation you will need and 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 Live web page at www.fcc.gov/live. 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-