ACTA-11-022
Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments
(ACTA)
December 1, 2011
Virtual
Meeting Report Summary
Chair: Jim Haynes, Compliance Engineering Services
I.
2:00pm-4:00pm ET
Call to Order
Mr. Haynes called the meeting to order at 2:03pm.
II.
Attendance Check-in, Introductions and Administrative Matters
The following ACTA Industry Segment Representatives and general public were present, either in
person or on the telephone.
Name
Jim Haynes
Ken Biholar
John Bipes
Company/Organization
Compliance Engineering
Services
Alcatel Lucent
Mobile Engineering
Trone Bishop
Bob Brennan
Sharon Hoffman
Scott Lambert
Rich Mullen
Jordan Cooper
Efrian Guervara
Jennifer Warnell
Scott Roleson
Jean-Paul Emard
Mark Cassarino
Kerrianne Conn
Verizon
Sentinel Connector Systems
Timco Engineering
Intertek
Panasonic
Industry Canada
Industry Canada
MetLabs
Hewlett Packard
ATIS
ATIS
ATIS
Tom Goode
ATIS
Representing
ACTA Chair
Manufacturer Segment
Other Interested Party
Segment
Service Provider Segment
Manufacturer Segment
Testing Labs Segment
Testing Labs Segment
Manufacturer Segment
Public
Public
Public
Public
ATIS Liaison to ACTA
ACTA Database Manager
ACTA Secretariat
Administrator
ATIS General Counsel
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III.
Agenda Review and Approval (ACTA-11-019)
1. Participants reviewed the draft meeting agenda.
2. Ms. Conn requested that the issue of the Draft Enforcement advisory be moved up in the
agenda, due to Staff scheduling conflicts.
3. A motion was made and seconded for the approval of the agenda as amended.
(Bishop/Hoffman). The agenda was approved without opposition (AGREEMENT
REACHED).
IV.
Review and Approval of Meeting Summary from September 16, 2011 General Council
Meeting (ACTA-11-018)
4. Participants reviewed the Meeting Summary.
5. Motion was made for the approval of the September 16, 2011 Meeting Summary
(Bipes/Bishop). The Meeting Summary was approved without objection (AGREEMENT
REACHED).
6. ACTA Secretariat will remove “Draft” from the Meeting Summary and repost the document
as ACTA-11-018 (ACTION ITEM).
Action Item Review from September 16, 2011

ACTA Secretariat will remove “Draft” from the Meeting Summary and repost the document
as ACTA-11-010 (ACTION ITEM).
Status: Done

Ms. Conn presented ACTA-11-013, and noted that this contains a list of all current
leadership positions including the expiration of the current terms. It was noted that this
matrix will be posted on the ACTA website for participants’ information (ACTION ITEM).
Status: Done

Additionally, Ms. Conn noted that there were a number of positions up for reelection in
2012, and Council Members will receive further information in the coming weeks (ACTION
ITEM).
Status: Done – will be reported on during this meeting.

The Secretariat will post the OP&P Version 2.5 to the ACTA Website (ACTION ITEM).
Status: Done

Mr. Goode asked for Council input regarding an appropriate time line for holding the ex
parte. It was agreed that Mr. Goode should suggest a meeting before the Thanksgiving
holiday. It was also suggested that the meeting allow virtual participation, if possible. It was
noted that the Secretariat will keep the IS Reps posted on all developments regarding the
Ex Parte (ACTION ITEM).
Status: Carryover

Mr. Mullen noted that ACTA might want to review the FCC-OET, Laboratory Division
Circulator on TCB Post-Market Surveillance. This circular will be circulated to all the IS
Reps for review (ACTION ITEM).
Status Done

The Secretariat will issue the Public Notice on Monday September 19th (ACTION ITEM).
Status: Done
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V.
With TIA’s permission, the Secretariat will distribute the filing submitted to the FCC on the
request for Part 68 changes (ACTION ITEM).
Status: Done
A WG on FCC/ACTA Submission Guidelines was formed. The goal of this WG is to review
the ACTA OP&P and Submission Guidelines to ensure that they align with the timelines
listed in the FCC rules. Mr. Salinas was appointed chair, and Mr. Bishop, Mr. Mullen, and
Mr. Bipes volunteered to participate in the WG. The Secretariat will make the necessary
steps to assist the WG (ACTION ITEM).
Status: Done
Working Group Reports

ACTA WG on Enforcement
i. Enforcement Advisory
7. Mr. Goode provided a summary of the work that ACTA has undertaken in regards to the
Enforcement Advisory. He noted that ACTA submitted the advisory to the FCC Enforcement
Bureau (EB) in June requesting that the FCC issue the advisory. After many weeks of no
response, Mr. Goode spoke to the EB in late August and they requested an Ex Parte
meeting. The Council decided at its September meeting to wait to issue the advisory until
after the Ex Parte meeting. Proposed dates for the meeting were submitted to the FCC but
not response was received. As a result, the Ex Parte was not scheduled. The IS Reps
agreed at its November 15th meeting, that ACTA should move forward with issuing the
advisory as an educational item. In response to the IS Reps decision, Mr. Goode sent the
advisory to the EB as a courtesy for its information only.
8. Mr. Goode reported that on November 29th, he and Mr. Emard had a conversation with
members of the EB regarding the advisory. The EB noted that advisories of this nature are
usually most effective when they are linked to a specific instance of non-compliance or
recent enforcement decisions. The EB understood that ACTA was planning to issue the
advisory, and requested that ACTA provide a copy of the draft to the Wireline Competition
Bureau (WCB). Staff sent a copy of the advisory to the WCB on November 30th.
9. Mr. Goode noted that the EB did reaffirm its commitment to collaboration with ACTA, and
once again expressed its interest in setting up an Ex Parte. Dates have been submitted to
both the EB and WCB in an effort to set up an Ex Parte in early 2012. He also noted that the
EB clearly understood that ACTA is dependent on the EB for enforcement of its rules. The
EB requested that ACTA try to produce hard numbers/facts pertaining to instances of
noncompliance with Part 68.
10. Mr. Emard reported, that during the conversation with the EB he mentioned the past Ex
Parte meetings, and the specific non-compliance equipment that ACTA brought to the
attention of the WCB. Additionally, Mr. Emard reported that ACTA had anecdotal evidence of
non-compliance by comparing ACTA registration numbers with data provided by Industry
Canada. Additionally, it was noted that Mr. Emard and Mr. Goode emphasized that this
advisory was an educational notice to the community.
11. The question was raised if any of the information presented, regarding Mr. Goode and Mr.
Emard’s meeting with the EB, changed the Council’s position on issuing the advisory. In
response, the Council reinforced its decision to issue the Enforcement Advisory.
(AGREEMENT REACHED).
12. Staff will take the necessary actions to issue the Enforcement Advisory as PN 11-03
(ACTION ITEM).
13. Mr. Goode will inform the FCC EB that ACTA is moving forward with issuing the Public
Notice (ACTION ITEM).
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14. In response to the EB’s recommendation that enforcement advisories are most successful
when they are targeted to a specific issue of non-compliance, it was recommended that the
Council issue a Public Notice whenever an issue of non-compliance is discovered. It was
recommended that the Enforcement WG review this proposal further (ACTION ITEM).
15. It was recommended that ACTA should consider sending out an educational Enforcement
Advisory on an annual basis. It was recommended that the Enforcement WG review this
proposal further (ACTION ITEM).
16. Mr. Brennan noted that Sentinel Connector Systems would be happy to assist in collecting
specific data regarding Part 68 compliance. It was recommended that the Enforcement WG
review this proposal further (ACTION ITEM).
17. It was noted that there is concern amongst the ACTA about taking a larger role in what may
be perceived as enforcement, due to the fact that it falls under the purview of the
commission. Mr. Goode will work to share this concern with the EB.
18. It was noted that the main question facing the ACTA is whether or not certain devices, most
notably VoIP-related equipment, were required to comply with Part 68 and therefore be
registered in the ACTA database. It was noted that this question should be addressed during
the future Ex Parte.

ACTA WG on Smart Grid and other new Technologies
19. Ms. Conn reported that no meeting has been held as no new technologies were brought
before the group for review.
20. Mr. Bishop presented ACTA-11-021, which was being submitted for information only. He
noted PG&E will deploy Smart Meters with ZigBee wireless HAN capability. This will allow
customers to get real time energy usage information directly from the Smart Meter using a
display device with ZigBee wireless HAN capability.
21. Additionally, Mr. Bishop noted that there were three stages of deployment of the Smart
Meters described in the report. Lastly, it was noted that protests concerning PG&E’s plan
must be filed with the California PUC no later than December 19, 2011.

ACTA WG FCC/ACTA Submission Guidelines
i. Announcement of Revised Submission Guidelines
22. Ms. Conn reported that the ACTA WG on FCC/ACTA Submission Guidelines met two times
since the last ACTA General Council Meeting. The WG is comprised of 5 members (Jimmy
Salinas [Chair], Jim Haynes, Milt Bush, Trone Bishop, and Richard Mullen). During its
meetings, the group reviewed there primary issues.
23. The three issues addressed by the WG were 1) Rev. 3.7 of the ACTA Submission
Guidelines does not specify how much time an RP has to submit changes to the information
in the ACTA database of approved equipment when a change of ownership occurs; 2) Rev.
3.7 of the ACTA Submission Guidelines does not specify how long terminal equipment
information and RPC contact information should remain in the ACTA database once a
product is no longer on the market; and 3) Do the surveillance rules for TCBs apply to Part
68 products?
24. Ms. Conn reported that the review of Issue 1, lead to proposed changes to Section 3.3 of the
ACTA Submission Guidelines which were approved by the IS Reps. It was noted that ACTA
Submission Guidelines Version 3.8 were now posted and available on the website.
25. It was noted that there is a typo in the footer of the Submission Guidelines. The Secretariat
will fix this error and repost the document (ACTION ITEM).
26. Ms. Conn reported that the WG was still reviewing Issue 2. There have been some initial
discussions about what would the implications be for a Manufacture Discontinued Date.
Further information will be reported on this item once it is available.
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27. Lastly, Ms. Conn reported that the WG determined that no action was required regarding
Issue 3. This decision was due to the fact surveillance rules were not addressed in the
Submission Guidelines.
VI.
Secretariat Update

Update on RPC Data Validation Email Campaign
28. Ms. Conn reported that the Secretariat reviewed 500 RPCs’ contact information to determine if
there were additional points of contact available. The list of 500 RPCs was created by looking
back at active entries in the past 5 years.
29. It was noted that of the 500 RPCs reviewed, additional contacts were identified for 241 of the
RPCs. Additionally, of the 241 new contacts, 80 were the first electronic contact information
which the Secretariat had for the RPC.
30. To date overall, the project seems to have been successful. Mr. Cassarino reported that he
had received numerous inquiries regarding the RPC Data Validation program from
representatives who were receiving the information for the first time. Further information will be
provided throughout the year to determine if this effort resulted in more RPCs participating in
the program.

Election Announcement
31. Ms. Conn reported that the Secretariat has collected and confirmed the voting members for
each industry segment. These representatives would be asked to vote in any potential
contested elections for their assigned industry segment. Council Members were encouraged
to contact the Secretariat if they wished to be added to the industry segment voting roster.
32. Ms. Conn reported that a Call for Nominations was issued on November 29th. All interested
parties are encouraged to contact the Secretariat for additional information. The election
period for the leadership roles from 2012 – 2014 will be held on December 6, 2011 through
January 4, 2012.

2012 ACTA Meeting Dates
33. It was reported that the 2012 ACTA General Council meeting dates are as followed:
 January 19, 2012 – 2-4pm ET – Virtual Meeting
 April 12, 2012 – 10am-4pm ET – Face-to-Face Meeting, Washington DC
 July 26, 2012 – 2-4pm ET – Virtual Meeting
 November 1, 2012 – 10am-4pm ET – Face-to-Face Meeting, Washington DC
34. Meeting logistics for the January 19th meeting will be posted ASAP (ACTION ITEM).
VII.
Liaison Reports:

TR 41 Liaison Report, ACTA-11-020
35. Mr. Bishop presented ACTA-11-020, TR 41 Liaison Report. This report highlights areas of
TR 41 which are of interest to ACTA.
36. Specifically, Mr. Bishop noted that TR 41.3 is working on a new standard addressing a new
volume control standard based on the concept of conversational gain. The target completion
date for this project is May 2012.
37. Mr. Bishop also reported that TR 41.9 is expected to complete its work on a draft addendum
to TIA-968-B at its February 2012 meeting. Once the group has completed its work, the
addendum will be forward to ACTA for its review.
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38. It was noted that a project to review the Part 68 FAQs on the TIA webpage is currently under
review. It is expected that this will be discussed further at the February 2012 meeting.
39. It was noted that in conjunction to the work in TR 41.3 on a new standard on conversational
gain, TR 41.9 is working on an addendum to TSB-31-D.
40. It was noted that TR41.9 would like TIA’s User Premises Equipment Division (UPED) to
follow the development in TR41.3 of the new volume control standard (TIA-4965) based on
conversational gain and to consider petitioning the FCC for a rulemaking to include that
standard in 47 C.F.R. Part 68.317 once it is approved by ANSI.
41. Lastly, Mr. Bishop noted that TIA-168-B (TTE Labeling Standard) and TIA-1096-A
(Connector Standard) are due to be reaffirmed, revised, or withdrawn by 2013.

FCC Report
42. It was noted the FCC was invited to attend this meeting, and was unable to send a
representative or report on the FCC’s behalf.

Industry Canada Report
43. Mr. Guervara provided a report on behalf of Industry Canada. He noted that there were three
main items to report of interest to ACTA. At the last TAPAC committee meeting in
November, 2011, a contribution regarding the new proposed TIA standard on the
measurement of speech amplification based on Conversation Gain was proposed. The
proposal was well received by the members; however a few concerns were raised. TAPAC
members were given 30 days to submit additional comments.
44. Additionally, Mr. Guervara reported that the TAPAC reviewed a contribution which points out
errors in IC HAC VC requirements and makes two recommendations to correct them. The
recommendations were reviewed and considered by the members. Some of the proposed
changes were accepted, however IC has yet to decide whether to publish an errata sheet or
to wait until a decision is made on ANSI/TIA 4965 and make all changes at once in a new
amendment of Part V.
45. Lastly, Mr. Guervara reported that the TAPAC reviewed a contribution which points out
conflicting statements in DC-01 with respect to the procedures for family approval and
reassessment. Industry Canada will review those procedures and issue an amendment to
DC-01 with clarifications.
VIII.
Questions for the FCC
46. Given that the FCC had no representative(s) at this meeting, nothing was discussed under
this agenda item.
IX.
Old/New Business
47. It was noted that there are two upcoming FCC workshops on the PSTN Transition. These
workshops will be held at the FCC in Washington, DC on December 6th and December 14th.
It was noted that Mr. Salinas would be attending these workshops and will provide a report
back to ACTA.
X.
Next Meeting
48.
XI.
The next meeting is currently scheduled for January 19, 2012.
Adjournment
49. The meeting adjourned at 3:30pm.
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Summary of Action Items
50. ACTA Secretariat will remove “Draft” from the Meeting Summary and repost the document
as ACTA-11-018 (ACTION ITEM).
51. Staff will take the necessary actions to issue the Enforcement Advisory as PN 11-03
(ACTION ITEM).
52. Mr. Goode will inform the FCC EB that ACTA is moving forward with issuing the Public
Notice (ACTION ITEM).
53. In response to the EB’s recommendation that enforcement advisories are most successful
when they are targeted to a specific issue of non-compliance, it was recommended that the
Council issue a Public Notice whenever an issue of non-compliance is discovered. It was
recommended that the Enforcement WG review this proposal further (ACTION ITEM).
54. It was recommended that ACTA should consider sending out an educational Enforcement
Advisory on an annual basis. It was recommended that the Enforcement WG review this
proposal further (ACTION ITEM).
55. Mr. Brennan noted that Sentinel Connector Systems would be happy to assist in collecting
specific data regarding Part 68 compliance. It was recommended that the Enforcement WG
review this proposal further (ACTION ITEM).
56. It was noted that there is a typo in the footer of the Submission Guidelines. The Secretariat
will fix this error and repost the document (ACTION ITEM).
57. Meeting logistics for the January 19th meeting will be posted ASAP (ACTION ITEM).
Summary of Agreements Reached
58. A motion was made and seconded for the approval of the agenda as amended.
(Bishop/Hoffman). The agenda was approved without opposition (AGREEMENT
REACHED).
59. Motion was made for the approval of the September 16, 2011 Meeting Summary
(Bipes/Bishop). The Meeting Summary was approved without objection (AGREEMENT
REACHED).
60. The question was raised if any of the information presented, regarding Mr. Goode and Mr.
Emard’s meeting with the EB, changed the Council’s position on issuing the advisory. In
response, the Council reinforced its decision to issue the Enforcement Advisory.
(AGREEMENT REACHED).
61.
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