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The FCC will not consider an order on the 700...

The FCC will not consider an order on the 700 MHz D-block at its Aug. 7 meeting. The FCC released a tentative agenda for the meeting at our deadline, with only two items scheduled for a vote -- a hearing…

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aid compatibility report and order and further notice of proposed rulemaking and a wireless backhaul NPRM and notice of inquiry. FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, meanwhile, said he’s not troubled by the strong opposition to the FCC’s proposal to auction the 700 MHz D-block expressed by APCO and other public safety groups because of support from other public safety groups. Congress has discussed using the proceeds to fund a public safety wireless broadband network. The rumor Thursday was that Genachowski was considering circulating a D-block order for the meeting. Genachowski declined to comment on timing. “We're moving forward very energetically on what was an aggressive implementation for the National Broadband Plan that we announced a few months ago and so across the agency, staff is working around the clock to try to meet the targets that we set in the implementation plan,” Genachowski said after the meeting. “I'm sure you know how hard the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and the Wireless Bureau are working, in particular on delivering a successful plan on public safety.” Genachowski noted that there has also been a “tremendous amount of bipartisan support for the plan.” He cited in particular the Fraternal Order of Police, the International Association of Fire Fighters and the chairman and vice chairman of the 9/11 Commission. “There continue to be ongoing discussions.”