FCC Mtg Oct 28 :: EAS :: Satellite Home Viewer :: SBC/AT&T :: Verizon/ MCI ::

October 21, 2005

FCC TO HOLD OPEN COMMISSION MEETING
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005

The Federal Communications Commission will hold an
Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Friday,
October 28, 2005, which is scheduled to commence at
10:00 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street, S.W.,
Washington, D.C.

ITEM NO. BUREAU SUBJECT
1 ENFORCEMENT TITLE: Review of the Emergency Alert
System (EB Docket No. 04-296).
SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a First Report
and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
concerning the Emergency Alert System rules.

2 MEDIA TITLE: Implementation of the Satellite Home
Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 (MB
Docket No. 05-49) and Implementation of Section 340 of
the Communications Act.
SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Report and
Order to adopt rules for satellite carriage of
“significantly viewed” television stations pursuant to
the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and
Reauthorization Act (SHVERA).

3 WIRELINE COMPETITION TITLE: SBC Communications Inc.
and AT&T Corp. Applications for Approval of Transfer
of Control (WC Docket No. 05-65).
SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Memorandum
Opinion and Order concerning the proposed transfer of
licenses and authorizations from AT&T Corp. to SBC
Communications Inc.

4 WIRELINE COMPETITION TITLE: Verizon Communications
Inc. and MCI, Inc. Applications for Approval of
Transfer of Control (WC Docket No. 05-75).
SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Memorandum
Opinion and Order concerning the proposed transfer of
licenses and authorizations from MCI, Inc. to Verizon
Communications Inc.

Open captioning will be provided for this event.
Other reasonable accommodations for people with
disabilities are available upon request. Include a
description of the accommodation you will need
including as much detail as you can. Also include a
way we can contact you if we need more information.
Make your request as early as possible; please allow
at least 5 days advance notice. 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's Audio/Video Events web page at
www.fcc.gov/realaudio.

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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