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.
November 23, 2011
FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2011
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed 
below on Wednesday, November 30, 2011.  The Meeting is scheduled to commence at 10:30 
a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C.
ITEM NOS. BUREAU SUBJECT
1 OFFICE OF 
ENGINEERING AND 
TECHNOLOGY
TITLE: Amendment of Parts 2 and 95 of the 
Commission's Rules to Provide Additional Spectrum 
for the Medical Device Radiocommunication Service 
in the 413-457 MHz band
SUMMARY:  The Commission will consider a Report 
and Order that allocates spectrum in the 413-457 MHz 
band and adopts service and technical rules for 
Medical Micropower Networks, which rely on new 
types of implanted medical devices that use functional 
electric stimulation to, among other things, restore 
sensation, mobility, and function to paralyzed limbs 
and organs.
2 WIRELESS TELE-
COMMUNICATIONS, 
WIRELINE 
COMPETITION      
AND            
CONSUMER & 
GOVERNMENTAL 
AFFAIRS
Commission staff will provide a presentation on the 
Commission’s recent broadband adoption efforts, 
including a first-of-its-kind national effort to address 
the barriers to broadband adoption, digital literacy and 
the employment skills gap.
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.  
2
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.
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