FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, March 31, 2016

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The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on proposals to expand the amount of and access to video described programming, for the benefit of consumers who are blind or visually impaired. 2..................... WIRELINE COMPETITION. TITLE: Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization (WC Docket 11-42); Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support (WC Docket No. 09-197); and Connect America Fund (WC Docket No. 10-90). SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Third Report and Order, Further Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration to comprehensively restructure and modernize the Lifeline program to efficiently and effectively connect low-income Americans to broadband, strengthen program oversight and administration, and take additional measures to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse. 3..................... WIRELINE COMPETITION. TITLE: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and other Telecommunications Services. SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on a proposed framework for ensuring that consumers have the tools they need to make informed choices about how their