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  Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee About BDAC

On January 31, 2017, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced the formation of a new federal advisory committee, the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC or Committee), which will provide advice and recommendations for the Commission on how to accelerate the deployment of high-speed Internet access. On March 1, 2019, the Commission re-chartered the BDAC for a period of two (2) years. The first meeting of the re-chartered BDAC is expected during the spring of 2019.

The BDAC's mission will be to make recommendations for the Commission on how to accelerate the deployment of high-speed Internet access, or "broadband," by reducing and/or removing regulatory barriers to infrastructure investment. This Committee is intended to provide an effective means for stakeholders with interests in this area to exchange ideas and develop recommendations for the Commission, which will in turn enhance the Commission's ability to carry out its statutory responsibility to encourage broadband deployment to all Americans.



Organization

New BDAC Disaster Response and Recovery Working Group Members Released
	FCC Announces the Membership of Two BDAC Working Groups
	FCC Announces Re-Chartered BDAC Membership and First Meeting
	Charter
	
	Working Groups:
	Disaster Response and Recovery
		Increasing Broadband Investment in Low-Income Communities
		Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Job Skills and Training Opportunities

Approved Recommendations

December 17, 2020
	Increasing Broadband Investment in Low-Income CommunitiesOctober 29, 2020
	Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Job Skills and Training Opportunities
		Disaster Response & RecoveryMarch 27, 2020
	Disaster Response & RecoveryDecember 6-7, 2018
	Model Code for StatesJuly 26-27, 2018
	Model Code for MunicipalitiesApril 25, 2018
	Competitive Access to Broadband InfrastructureJanuary 23-24, 2018
	Competitive Access to Broadband Infrastructure
		Removing State and Local Regulatory Barriers
		Streamlining Federal SitingNovember 9, 2017
	Model Code for States
		Streamlining Federal Siting
		Competitive Access to Broadband Infrastructure
		Removing State and Local Regulatory Barriers
		Model Code for Municipalities

Meetings & Presentations

**December 17, 2020 Meeting**

	Increasing Broadband Investment in Low-Income Communities
	**October 29, 2020 Meeting**
	Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Job Skills and Training Opportunities
		Increasing Broadband Investment in Low-Income Communities
		Disaster Response & Recovery
	**July 29, 2020 Meeting**
	Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Job Skills and Training Opportunities
		Increasing Broadband Investment in Low-Income Communities
		Disaster Response & Recovery
	**March 27, 2020 Meeting**
	Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Job Skills and Training Opportunities
		Increasing Broadband Investment in Low-Income Communities
		Disaster Response & Recovery
		Disaster Response & Recovery - *Report & Recommendations*
	**December 3, 2019 Meeting**
	Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Job Skills and Training Opportunities Working Group Presentation
		Increasing Broadband Investment in Low-Income Communities Working Group Presentation
		Disaster Response & Recovery Working Group Presentation
	**September 19, 2019 Meeting**
	Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Job Skills and Training Opportunities Working Group Presentation
		Increasing Broadband Investment in Low-Income Communities Working Group Presentation
		Disaster Response & Recovery Working Group Presentation
	**June 13, 2019 Meeting**
	BDAC Overview Presentation
		Disaster Response & Recovery Working Group Status Update
	**December 6-7, 2018 Meeting**
	Model Code for States – Discussion Document
		Model Code for States – Final Approved Sections
	**July 26-27, 2018 Meeting**
	Harmonization Working Group Documents:
		Model Code for States (harmonized)
			Model Code for States Redline (comparing the harmonized version with draft presented on April 25, 2018)
			Model Code for Municipalities (harmonized)
			Model Code for Municipalities Redline (comparing the harmonized version with draft presented on April 25, 2018)
		Ad Hoc Committee on Rates and Fees – Report
	**April 25, 2018 Meeting**
	Competitive Access to Broadband Infrastructure
		Model Code for States
		Model Code for States – Ballot Form Comments Summary
		Model Code for Municipalities
		Ad Hoc Committee on Rates and Fees – Presentation
		Ad Hoc Committee on Rates and Fees – Survey of Rates and Fees
	**January 23-24, 2018 Meeting**
	Competitive Access to Broadband Infrastructure - Report and Recommendations
		Removing State and Local Regulatory Barriers - Report and Recommendations
		Streamlining Federal Siting - Report and Recommendations
		Model Code for States - Discussion Draft
		Model Code for Municipalities - Discussion Draft
		Preliminary Report -- Rates and Fees Ad Hoc Committee
	**November 9, 2017 Meeting**
	Streamlining Federal Siting
		Working Group Recommendations for Vote
		Model Code for States
		Working Group Recommendations for Vote
			Working Group Discussion Document
		Competitive Access to Broadband Infrastructure
		Working Group Recommendations for Vote
			Working Group Discussion Document
		Removing State and Local Regulatory Barriers
		Working Group Recommendations for Vote 1
			Working Group Recommendations for Vote 2
			Working Group Discussion Document 1
			Working Group Discussion Document 2
		Model Code for Municipalities
		Working Group Recommendations for Vote
			Working Group Discussion Document 1
			Working Group Discussion Document 2
	**July 20, 2017 Meeting**
	Working Group Presentation – Model Code for Municipalities
		Working Group Presentation – Model Code for States
		Working Group Presentation – Removing State and Local Regulatory Barriers
		Working Group Presentation – Competitive Access to Broadband Infrastructure
	**April 21, 2017 Meeting**
	BDAC Overview
		Summary – Wireline Infrastructure Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry
		Summary – Wireless Infrastructure Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry

Releases

November 12, 2020 - Public NoticeNext Meeting of the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

September 29, 2020 - Public NoticeFCC Announces Next BDAC Meeting Dates

June 22, 2020 - Public NoticeNext Meeting of the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

June 4, 2020 - Public NoticeNew BDAC Disaster Response and Recovery Working Group Members Released

April 16, 2020 - Public NoticeFCC Tasks BDAC Working Group With Addressing COVID-19 Challenges

March 24, 2020 - Public NoticeFCC Announces Change in Start Time for Friday, March 27 BDAC Meeting

March 5, 2020 - Public NoticeFCC Announces Next BDAC Meeting will be March 27, 2020

October 23, 2019 - Public NoticeFCC Announces Next BDAC Meeting

August 26, 2019 - Public NoticeFCC Announces Next BDAC Meeting

July 1, 2019 - Public NoticeFCC Announces the Membership of Two BDAC Working Groups

June 12, 2019 - Public NoticeEx Parte Status of Presentations Related to the BDAC

May 16, 2019 - Public NoticeFCC Announces Re-Chartered BDAC Membership and First Meeting

April 1, 2019 - Public NoticeFCC Seeks Nominations for New BDAC Job Skills Working Group

March 7, 2019 - Public NoticeFCC Seeks Nominations for New BDAC Working Group

January 29, 2019 - Public NoticeFCC Releases Public Notice that Extends Deadline for BDAC Nominations to February 4

December 10, 2018 - Public NoticeFCC Announces BDAC Re-Charter and Solicits Nominations for Membership

November 14, 2018 - Public NoticeFCC Announces the Next Meeting of the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

November 1, 2018 - News ReleaseChairman Pai Announces Members of BDAC Disaster Response Working Group

November 1, 2018 - Public NoticeChairman Pai Announces Members of BDAC Disaster Response Working Group

August 9, 2018 - Public NoticeFCC Seeks Applicants for BDAC Disaster Response and Recovery Group

July 6, 2018 - Public NoticeFCC Announces the Next Meeting of the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

July 2, 2018 - Public NoticeChairman Pai Announces New Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Vice Chair and New Member

May 18, 2018 - Public NoticeFCC Announces Membership of BDAC Harmonization Working Group

May 11, 2018 - Public NoticeChairman Announces New DFO for Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

April 9, 2018 - Public NoticeChairman Pai Announces New Member of BDAC

February 12, 2018 - Public NoticeFCC Announces Next BDAC Meeting

January 24, 2018 - SpeechCommissioner Clyburn Remarks at Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Mtg

January 23, 2018 - SpeechChairman Pai Remarks at Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Mtg

January 10, 2018 - Public NoticeFCC Announces Fourth BDAC Meeting

October 31, 2017 - Public NoticeFCC Announces Third BDAC Meeting

September 1, 2017 - Public NoticeChairman Pai Announces New BDAC Chair and New Member

June 27, 2017 - Public NoticeChairman Pai Announces Appointment of New BDAC Member

June 20, 2017 - Public NoticeFCC Announces Second BDAC Meeting

May 16, 2017 - Public NoticeFCC Appoints Members to Two BDAC Working Groups

May 8, 2017 - Public NoticeFCC Announces Membership of Two BDAC Working Groups

April 26, 2017 - LetterChairman Response to Members of Congress Regarding Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

Apr 21, 2017 - SpeechChairman Pai Opens 1st Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Meeting

Apr 21, 2017 - SpeechClyburn Remarks for Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Kickoff

Apr 21, 2017 - SpeechComm. O'Rielly Remarks at Broadband Deployment Advisory Cmte. Meeting

Apr 20, 2017 - Public NoticeNotice Concerning Ex Parte Status of Information Submitted to the BDAC

Apr 20, 2017 - LetterChairman Response to Members of Congress Regarding Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

Apr 6, 2017 - News ReleaseChairman Pai Announces Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee Members

Apr 6, 2017 - Public NoticeBroadband Deployment Advisory Committee Members and Meeting

Apr 6, 2017 - Public NoticeWCB Opens New Docket for Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

March 22, 2017 - LetterChairman Response to Members of Congress Regarding Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

February 27, 2017 - LetterChairman Response to Members of Congress Regarding Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

February 23, 2017 - LetterChairman Response to Members of Congress Regarding Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

Jan 31, 2017 - News ReleaseChairman Pai Forms Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

Jan 31, 2017 - StatementStatement of Chairman Pai on Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

Jan 31, 2017 - Public NoticeFCC Establishes Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee

        
        
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