Media Contacts: Robin Colwell, (202) 418-2300 Johanna Thomas, (202) 418-2400 Robin.Colwell@fcc.gov Johanna.Thomas@fcc.gov For Immediate Release JOINT STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MICHAEL O’RIELLYAND JESSICA ROSENWORCEL ON THE PUBLIC NOTICE TO UPDATE AND REFRESH THE RECORD REGARDING UNLICENSED USE IN THE 5.9 GHZ BAND WASHINGTON, June 1, 2016. — It is great news that a unanimous Commission approved the 5.9 GHz Public Notice, setting the stage for opening up this spectrum band for unlicensed use. Through a record refresh and rigorous, but timely, testing of prototypes, we expect to be able to fully protect vital DSRC safety-of-life functionality while promoting innovation and expanding the unlicensed services that American consumers seek. -- ### Office of Commissioner Mike O’Rielly: (202) 418-2300 Twitter: @mikeofcc www.fcc.gov/leadership/michael-orielly Office of Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel: (202) 418-2400 Twitter: @JRosenworcel www.fcc.gov/about/leadership/jessica-rosenworcel This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).