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.
May 2, 2013
FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below 
on Thursday, May 9, 2013.  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 NO. BUREAU SUBJECT
1 INTERNATIONAL, 
WIRELESS TELE-
COMMUNICATIONS 
&
OFFICE OF 
ENGINEERING & 
TECHNOLOGY
TITLE:  Expanding Access to Broadband and 
Encouraging Innovation through Establishment of 
an Air-Ground Mobile Broadband Secondary 
Service for Passengers Aboard Aircraft in the 
14.0-14.5 GHz Band (RM-11640 and 11429)
SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking to 
improve consumer access to broadband aboard 
aircraft and encourage innovation through 
establishment of an Air-Ground Mobile 
Broadband secondary service in the 14.0-14.5 
GHz band, while ensuring that existing users are 
protected from interference.
2 OFFICE OF 
ENGINEERING & 
TECHNOLOGY
TITLE: Amendment of Part 2 of the 
Commission's Rules for Federal Earth Stations 
Communicating with Non-Federal Fixed Satellite 
Service Space Stations; Federal Space Station Use 
of the 399.9-400.05 MHz band; and Allocation of 
Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch 
Operations (RM-11341)
SUMMARY:  The Commission will consider a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of 
Inquiry to ease access to spectrum for commercial 
space launch operators and better facilitate federal 
2government use of commercial satellite services, 
and seek comment on streamlining processes, 
eliminating unnecessary burdens, and identifying 
future communication and spectrum needs of the 
commercial space sector. 
3 PUBLIC SAFETY AND 
HOMELAND 
SECURITY 
TITLE: Facilitating the Deployment of Text-to-
911 and Other Next Generation 911 Applications; 
Framework for Next Generation 911 Deployment 
(PS Docket Nos. 11-153; 10-255)
SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a 
Report and Order requiring CMRS providers and 
providers of interconnected text messaging 
services to provide consumers with an automatic 
bounce-back message if the consumer attempts to 
text 911 where that capability is unavailable.
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 Meribeth McCarrick, 
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 
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