FCC Announces Tentative Agenda For December 2014 Open Meeting

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler announced that the following items will tentatively be on the agenda for the open meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2014. The FCC will consider:

1. Modernizing the E-rate Program for Schools and Libraries: a Second Report and Order on Reconsideration to close the school and library connectivity gap by adjusting program rules and support levels in order to meet long-term program goals for high-speed connectivity to and within all eligible schools and libraries.
2. Connect America Fund Report and Order: a Report and Order finalizing decisions necessary to proceed to Phase II of the Connect America Fund.
3. Broadcast Incentive Auction Public Notice: a Public Notice that asks for comment on the detailed procedures necessary to carry out the Broadcast Incentive Auction. The Public Notice includes specific proposals on auction design issues such as determination of the initial clearing target, opening bid prices, and the final television channel assignment process.