Commission
Meeting Agenda
A Public Notice of the Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission 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.
. February 24, 2011
FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2011
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed 
below on Thursday, March 3, 2011, in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, 
D.C.
The Commission will hear Item Nos. 1 thru 3 in a morning session from 10:00 am to 12:00 
pm.  An afternoon session featuring Item Nos. 4 thru 7 will commence at 2:00 pm.
ITEM NO. BUREAU SUBJECT
1 MEDIA TITLE:  Policies to Promote Rural Radio Service 
and to Streamline Allotment and Assignment 
Procedures (MB Docket No. 09-52; RM-11528)
SUMMARY:  The Commission will consider an 
Order to revise rules or establish waiver standards 
that will make it easier for Native Nations to 
provide radio service to areas that are the 
functional equivalent of Tribal Lands and to Tribal 
Lands that are small or irregularly shaped; and to 
adjust policies for determining whether proposed 
new radio stations or station moves constitute an 
equitable distribution of radio service under 
Section 307(b) of the Communications Act.  A 
Further Notice seeks comment on adopting a Tribal 
eligibility requirement or a tribal bidding credit to 
foster radio service by Native Nations on their 
lands.
2 WIRELESS TELE-
COMMUNICATIONS
TITLE: Improving Communications Services for 
Native Nations by Promoting Greater Utilization of 
Spectrum Over Tribal Lands
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SUMMARY:  The Commission will consider a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to explore a range 
of recommendations to help close the wireless gap 
on Tribal Lands 
3 CONSUMER & 
GOVERNMENTAL 
AFFAIRS
TITLE:  Improving Communications Services for 
Native Nations
SUMMARY:  The Commission will consider a 
Notice of Inquiry that explores ways to overcome 
the barriers to deployment of communications
services to Native Nations communities, and to 
improve consultation and coordination with Native 
Nations.
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4 MEDIA TITLE: Amendment of the Commission’s Rules 
Related to Retransmission Consent (MB Docket 
No. 10-71)
SUMMARY:  The Commission will consider a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks 
comment on changes to rules governing or 
affecting retransmission consent negotiations 
between broadcasters and multichannel video 
programming distributors.
5 WIRELINE 
COMPETITION
TITLE:  Federal-State Joint Board on Universal 
Service (CC Docket No. 96-45); Lifeline and Link 
Up (WC Docket No. 03-109); Lifeline and Link Up 
Reform and Modernization
SUMMARY:  The Commission will consider a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to reform and
modernize the universal service Lifeline and Link 
Up programs by eliminating waste, fraud, and 
abuse; improving program administration, 
accountability, and fiscal responsibility; and 
updating the program in light of market and 
technology changes, including to support pilot 
programs for broadband adoption.
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6 WIRELESS TELE-
COMMUNICATIONS
AND
CONSUMER & 
GOVERNMENTAL 
AFFAIRS
TITLE:  Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 
of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by 
the Twenty-First Century Communications and 
Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 
10-213); Amendments to the Commission’s rules 
implementing Sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (WT Docket No. 
96-198) and Accessible Mobile Phone Options for 
People who are Blind, Deaf-Blind, or Have Low 
Vision (CG Docket No. 10-145)
SUMMARY:  The Commission will consider a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks 
comment on rules implementing provisions of the 
Twenty-First Century Communications and Video 
Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA).  The NPRM 
proposes rules requiring providers of advanced 
communications services and manufacturers of 
equipment used for those services to make their 
products accessible to people with disabilities.
7 MEDIA TITLE:  Video Description:  Implementation of 
the Twenty-First Century Communications and 
Video Accessibility Act of 2010
SUMMARY:  The Commission will consider a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to reinstate the 
video description rules adopted by the Commission 
in 2000, as directed in the CVAA.
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.
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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 
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5562. These copies are available in paper format and alternative media, including large 
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