He announced that Anne La Lena and Robert McDowell had been submitted for Chairperson and Mary Retka for Vice-Chair. He asked if there were additional nominations. There were none. Ms. Retka announced that voting would take place during the luncheon break and results announced immediately thereafter. Mr. Altschul and Mr. Sarrazin were re-confirmed and will continue to serve.
Vacancies exist for a consumer and a regulatory seat.
Prior to a report from Ms. La Lena, Mr. Selzer updated the Board on the FCC's 1K block pooling order. He reported that carriers would begin reporting data on January 15, 2001. He discussed cost considerations and potential audit considerations. He pointed out that the administrator will be chosen through a competitive bid process. Other discussion focused on the date the commission would select an administrator and the phase-in of 1K pooling.