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11/18/09
FCC Releases Agenda for November 20, 2009, Staff Workshop on Distracted Driving.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/13/09
Announcement of Next Meeting Date and Agenda of Consumer Advisory Committee.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

11/9/09
FCC to Convene Staff Workshop Addressing Distracted Driving on November 20, 2009.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/9/09
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Club Texting's Petition for Declaratory Ruling Concerning the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Rules.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

11/5/09
WCB and CGB Address Internet-based TRS Geographic Numbering and E911 Issues in Advance of Nov. 12 Deadline for 10-digit Dialing.
Order: Word | Acrobat

11/4/09
Department of Transportation and Federal Communications Commission Join Forces to Combat Distracted Driving.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

11/4/09
Chairman Genachowski Testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives, Joint Hearing on "Driven to Distraction: Technological Devices and Vehicle Safety"
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10/28/09
Chairman Genachowski Testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation at Hearing on Combating Distracted Driving.
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10/23/09
Commission Seeks Input on Empowering Parents and Protecting Children in an Evolving Media Landscape.
NOI: Word | Acrobat
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Genachowski Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Clyburn Statement: Word | Acrobat
Baker Statement: Word | Acrobat

10/21/09
Chairman Genachowski Announces Senior Staff in International and Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureaus.
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10/14/09
FCC Announces the Public Launch of the Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) Version 2.0.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

10/5/09
Commissioners Clyburn, Copps to Discuss Telemedicine Services at Medical University of South Carolina Tuesday.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/18/09
Adopted Order concerning TRS and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech and Speech Disabilities; dismissed in part Purple Rulemaking Petition.
Order: Word | Acrobat

9/17/09
No Truth to Rumor that Cell Phone Numbers Will be Made Available to Telemarketers.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/14/09
FCC Supports "National Lifeline And Link Up Telephone Discount Awareness Week" - September 14-20, 2009.
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9/8/09
Report on Informal Consumer Complaints Regarding Access to Telecommunications for People with Disabilities.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/8/09
First Quarterly Report on Inquiries and Complaints.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

9/3/09
Reminder That All New, Nonexempt Spanish Language Video Programming Must Be Closed Captioned Beginning January 1, 2010; Captioning Requirements For Pre-Rule Programming Will Increase As of January 1, 2012.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

9/3/09
Reminder Regarding Video Programming Distributors' Obligation to Make Emergency Information Accessible to Persons with Hearing or Vision Disabilities.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

8/27/09
FCC Seeks Comment on Additional Opportunities to Protect and Empower Consumers in Communications Marketplace.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
NOI: Word | Acrobat
Presentation: Acrobat
Genachowski Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat
Clyburn Statement: Word | Acrobat
Baker Statement: Word | Acrobat

8/24/09
Announcement of Next Meeting Date and Agenda of Consumer Advisory Committee.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

7/29/09
Commissioner Copps' Remarks, Indian Telecommunications Initiative, Rapid City, South Dakota.
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7/2/09
Remarks on the Digital Television Transition, FCC Open Agenda Meeting, July 2, 2009.
Genachowski Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat

6/26/09
Media Bureau Releases Updated Form 388 for Broadcasters That Completed Their Transition After March 31, 2009 to Report DTV Consumer Education Activities.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/18/09
FCC To Hold Eighth Indian Telecommunications Initiatives (ITI) Regional Workshop And Roundtable Discussion, Rapid City and Pine Ridge, South Dakota July 27-29, 2009.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/15/09
"Double Rescan" and Antenna Adjustments Can Help DTV Reception.
Consumer Alert: Word | Acrobat

6/15/09
FCC Continues DTV Outreach Across the Nation: Call Center Receives Over 900,000 Calls In Days Surrounding Transition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/13/09
Remarks of Acting FCC Chairman Copps in the Wake of the Digital Television Transition.
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6/13/09
Statement of Commissioner Adelstein on the Digital Television Transition.
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6/13/09
Full-Power TV Broadcasters Go All-Digital.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/12/09
FCC Chairman Hails New Era in Broadcasting; Assures Continued Support for Consumers Making the Transition to Digital TV.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/11/09
FCC Announces Revised Participant List for Statutory Analog Nightlight Program.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Appendix: Excel | Acrobat
UPDATED Nightlight Participant List (as of noon 6/12/09): Excel | Acrobat

6/11/09
One Day Until DTV Transition: Helping People Through Historical Transition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

6/10/09
Two Days to DTV Transition: The Benefits of Digital TV.
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6/10/09
Commission Sets "Cut-Off" Date of June 30, 2009 for Class A, Low Power, and Translator Applications That are Filed Prior to the Full-Service Station Digital Transition.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/9/09
Three Days to DTV Transition: Dramatic Changes for TV.
New Release: Word | Acrobat

6/9/09
Commission Reminds Stations of Their Obligation to Maintain a Consumer Referral Number.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/8/09
Acting FCC Chairman Copps to Visit Los Angeles in the Homestretch Before the Digital Transition.
New Release: Word | Acrobat

6/8/09
Four Days to DTV Transition: Debunking Myths About DTV.
New Release: Word | Acrobat

6/7/09
Five Days to DTV Transition: Make Switch Now for Emergency Preparedness.
New Release: Word | Acrobat

6/6/09
Six Days and Counting to DTV Transition: Good Antenna Key to Making the Switch.
New Release: Word | Acrobat

6/5/09
7 Days and Counting to DTV Transition: White House Encourages Consumers to Get Ready.
New Release: Word | Acrobat

6/5/09
Commission Updates DTV Coverage Maps and List of Stations With 2 Percent or Greater Service Loss.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Appendix A: Excel | Acrobat
Appendix B: Excel | Acrobat

6/4/09
Eight Days and Counting to DTV Transition.
Advisory: Word | Acrobat

6/3/09
Open Commission Meeting on the Digital Television Transition.
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
Panelists Statements

6/3/09
Digital Transition Call Sign Procedures.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

6/2/09
Commission Clarifies Procedures for Commencing Post-Transition Digital Operations.
Order: Word | Acrobat

6/2/09
Ten Days and Counting to DTV Transition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/22/09
Record Number of Consumers Call FCC's Help Line for Assistance in Response to DTV "Soft Test".
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Call Statistics: Excel | Acrobat

5/21/09
Commissioner Adelstein Conducts 3rd Satellite Media Tour on DTV Transition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/19/09
Thursday "Soft Test" is Wake-up Call for DTV Readiness.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/13/09
FCC to Receive Chairman's Award for Federal Achievement in Historic Preservation from Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/13/09
FCC Increases Consumer Choice By Speeding Number Portability.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

5/13/09
FCC Announces Eligible Stations for Statutory Analog Nightlight Program and First Group of Program Participants, Participant Notices and Eligibility Showings, Due Tuesday, May 26, 2009.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Attachment: Excel | Acrobat

5/13/09
30 Days and Counting to DTV Transition; FCC Concentrates on Preparing Consumers for June 12 Deadline.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

5/8/09
New Translator Service Can Help TV Stations Correct Signal Loss Caused by Digital Transition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat

5/6/09
Fourth Quarter Report on Informal Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Released.
News Release: Acrobat

5/6/09
Third Quarter Report on Informal Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Released.
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5/1/09
Commissioner McDowell to Visit Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Beaumont-Port Arthur, Texas as Part of Extensive Nationwide Initiative for DTV Outreach.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/21/09
Consumer Guide, Web Updates Help Consumers Move to Digital TV.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/20/09
Forms Available for TV Broadcasters to Update Analog Termination Information and to Revoke Termination Notice.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

4/20/09
Commission Seeks Comment on Procedures to Encourage Radio Service to Rural and Tribal Communities.
NPRM: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

4/20/09
Commissioner Adelstein Unveils New DTV Web Site at NAB Show Tuesday.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/16/09
Commissioner Adelstein to Visit Albuquerque for DTV Outreach.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

4/10/09
Commission Provides Guidance to Broadcasters on Obligation to Publicize Walk-in DTV Help Centers.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

4/3/09
Commission Grants Mutually Exclusive DTV Maximization Applications Subject to the Condition that Applicants Resolve Their Mutual Exclusivity Within 30 Days.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

3/27/09
AmeriCorps To Help Consumers Prepare For DTV Transition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

03/26/09
Testimony of Acting Chairman Copps Before the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet "Oversight of the Digital Television Transition."
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3/26/09
FCC Releases Solicitations for DTV Transition Assistance as Part of a Comprehensive Consumer Outreach and Support Effort.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

3/20/09
Commissioner McDowell To Visit San Antonio, Texas As Part Of Extensive Nationwide Initiative For DTV Outreach.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/17/09
FCC Releases Dates on Which Stations Intend to Terminate Analog Television Service.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Stations Intending to Terminate Analog Service On June 12: Excel | Acrobat
Stations Intending to Terminate Analog Service Prior to June 12: Excel | Acrobat

3/13/09
FCC Sets Rules for Broadcasters for Remainder of Digital TV Transition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
R&O: Word | Acrobat

3/10/09
Commissioner McDowell to Visit McAllen and Laredo, Texas as Part of Extensive Nationwide Initiative for DTV Outreach.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

3/5/09
Commission Open Meeting - En Banc Hearing on Digital Television.
Agenda and Panelists Statements
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

3/3/09
Temporary Waiver of 100 Day DTV Countdown Requirement.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/27/09
DTS Rules Now in Effect - Commission Ready to Accept Applications by DTV Stations to Use Distributed Transmission System Technologies.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/27/09
Media Bureau Announces Effective Date for Rules Adopted in DTV Delay Act Omnibus Order and Comment Date for Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/26/09
FCC to Hold Open Commission Meeting Thursday, March 5, 2009.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

2/20/09
FCC Adopts Rules and Procedures to Implement the DTV Delay Act and Seeks Comment on Related Proposals.
Order and NPRM: Word | Acrobat

2/20/09
FCC Releases Data Regarding DTV Calls To 1-888-CALLFCC.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Data by State: Acrobat

2/19/09
Initial Phase of DTV Transition Encouraging but Large Challenges Remain.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
FCC Call Center Report: Acrobat

2/18/09
DTV Call Centers Field Over 28,000 Calls Tuesday.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

2/16/09
Preparations in High Gear for Stations Going All-Digital This Week.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Attachment A: Excel | Acrobat

2/13/09
FCC Releases Lists of TV Stations' Responses to Requirements for Analog Termination on February 17, 2009.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Appendix A: Excel | Acrobat
Appendix B: Excel | Acrobat
Appendix C: Excel | Acrobat

02/13/09
First Order to Implement DTV Delay Act.
R&O: Word | Acrobat

02/11/09
FCC Requires Public Interest Conditions for Certain Analog TV Terminations on February 17, 2009. Certain Stations Must Respond By Friday, February 13, 2009.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Appendix: Excel | Acrobat

02/10/09
FCC Releases Lists of Stations Terminating Analog Operations on or Before February 17.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat
Appendix A: Excel | Acrobat
Appendix B: Excel | Acrobat

02/09/09
Announcement Of Next Meeting Date And Agenda Of Consumer Advisory Committee.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

02/05/09
Commission Open Meeting - En Banc Hearing on Digital Television.
Agenda and Panelists Statements
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

02/05/09
FCC Announces Procedures Regarding Termination of Analog Television Service on or After February 17, 2009.
Termination Notifications for February 17 Must be Filed by Monday, February 9, 2009.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

02/04/09
Commissioner Adelstein to Visit Los Angeles for DTV Outreach.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

02/04/09
Congressional Passage of DTV Transition Legislation.
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

02/04/09
Acting Chairman Copps Responds to Congressional Questions on DTV Transition.
Letter: Acrobat

01/30/09
Remarks of Acting Chairman Copps to the FCC Consumer Advisory Committee.
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01/16/09
Letter From Commissioners Copps and Adelstein on DTV Transition.
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01/16/09
FCC Announces $12 Million Call Center Contract to Assist DTV Call Center Capability.
News Release:  Word | Acrobat

01/15/09
Commissioner McDowell To Conduct Interviews With The Media On The Digital Television Transition In Raleigh, North Carolina.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

01/15/09
FCC Adopts Analog Nightlight Program For Emergency And Digital Transition Information After The DTV Transition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat
Report & Order: Word | Acrobat
Appendix A: Excel | Acrobat
Martin Statement: Word | Acrobat
Copps Statement: Word | Acrobat
Adelstein Statement: Word | Acrobat
McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat

01/14/09
Commissioner Adelstein to Visit Charleston for DTV Outreach.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

01/12/09
Chairman Martin to Visit Raleigh, NC for DTV Outreach.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

01/12/09
Commissioner Adelstein Conducts 2nd Satellite Media Tour on DTV Transition.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

01/09/09
Announcement Of Next Meeting Date And Agenda Of Consumer Advisory Committee.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

01/08/09
Quarterly Reports on Informal Consumer Inquiries and Complaints.
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Second Quarter: Acrobat

01/07/09
Commissioner McDowell to Visit McAllen, TX as Part of Extensive Nationwide Initiative for DTV Outreach.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

01/07/09
Commissioner McDowell to Conduct Interviews with the Media on the Digital Television Transition in Las Vegas, NV.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

01/07/09
Commissioner Copps to Visit Detroit, Michigan for DTV Outreach.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

01/07/09
Commissioner Copps to Visit Bristol, Virginia for DTV Outreach.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

1/02/09
Chairman Martin To Visit Indiana For DTV Outreach.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

01/02/09
Chairman Martin To Visit Ohio For DTV Outreach.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

01/02/09
Commissioner McDowell to Conduct Interviews on the Digital Television Transition in Washington D.C. Area.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

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