Commission Meeting Agenda A Public Notice of the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission News Media Information (202) 418-0500 445 12th Street, S.W. Internet: http://www.fcc.gov Washington, D.C. 20554 TTY (888) 835-5322 *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. December 7, 2017 FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017 The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Thursday, December 14, 2017 which 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 PUBLIC SAFETY & HOMELAND SECURITY TITLE: Amendment of Part 11 of the Commission’s Rules Regarding Emergency Alert System (PS Docket No. 15-94) SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would amend the Commission’s Emergency Alert System (EAS) rules to add a dedicated event code to facilitate the delivery of Blue Alerts over the EAS and Wireless Emergency Alert system. Blue Alerts can deliver actionable information to the public when a law enforcement officer is killed, seriously injured, missing in connection with his or her official duties, or if there is an imminent and credible threat to a law enforcement officer. 2 WIRELINE COMPETITION TITLE: Promoting Telehealth in Rural America (WC Docket No. 17-310) SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order to strengthen the Rural Health Care Program and improve access to telehealth in rural America. 23 WIRELESS TELE- COMMUNICATIONS TITLE: Review of Collocations on Certain Towers Constructed Without Documentation of Section 106 Review (WT Docket No. 17-79) SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Public Notice seeking input on a draft Program Comment addressing the historic preservation review requirements for collocating wireless communications facilities on certain communications towers. 4 WIRELINE COMPETITION TITLE: Restoring Internet Freedom (WC Docket No. 17-108) SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order, and Order that will restore Internet freedom by returning broadband Internet access service to its prior classification as an information service, and reinstate the private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service. The item also will eliminate the Commission’s vague and expansive Internet Conduct Standard, along with the bright-line rules. Additionally, it will modify the transparency rule to promote additional transparency, while eliminating burdensome and unnecessary requirements. 5 WIRELESS TELE- COMMUNICATIONS TITLE: Amendment To Harmonize and Streamline Part 20 of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Requirements for Licensees To Overcome a CMRS Presumption (WT Docket No. 16-240) SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Report and Order to harmonize the Commission’s rules by eliminating the commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) presumption, to be consistent with our flexible use approach to licensing. 6 MEDIA TITLE: Electronic Delivery of Cable and Satellite Communications (MB Docket No. 17-317); Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No. 17-105) SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on ways to modernize certain notice provisions in 3Part 76 of the FCC’s Rules governing multichannel video and cable television service. 7 MEDIA TITLE: Amendment of Section 73.3555(e) of the Commission’s Rules, National Television Multiple Ownership Rule (MB Docket No. 17-318) SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on whether to modify, retain or eliminate the 39 percent national audience reach cap and/or the UHF discount used by broadcast television station groups to calculate compliance with the cap. * * * * 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 the 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. 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