FCC Chmn. Powell will use his first open meeting Feb. 22 for pres...

FCC Chmn. Powell will use his first open meeting Feb. 22 for presentations by various bureaus and there won’t be any votes. FCC spokesman said new format was planned only for this meeting, although Powell has left door open for doing it again in future. Agency said meeting would consist of 2 panel discussions in which bureau chiefs would make presentations on current regulatory issues and internal management procedures. Each panel will be followed by questions and dialogue with commissioners, spokesman said. Powell said event will enable commissioners to “take stock of how well we are organized to be as responsive as possible.” News conference will be held at end of meeting, he said. FCC Comr. Furchtgott-Roth said special meeting format was good “demarcation point” between old and new Commissions. Agency still will issue “sunshine notice” because public notice is needed any time 4 commissioners meet, spokesman said.