FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION October 14, 20 J I JULIUS GENACHOWSKI CHAIRMAN The Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV Chairman Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate 254 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Chairman Rockefeller: Thank you for your letter regarding the Commission's proceeding to implement the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act. I appreciate your strong leadership on this issue and value your thoughts on the proceeding. We will make your letter part of the record. The period for public comment in the proceeding has closed and Commission staff is reviewing the record. I look forward to the staffs recommendation for implementing the Act. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Julius Genachowski 445 12TH STREET S.W WASHINGTON, D.C 20554 • 202-418-1000