DOCUMENT SUBMITTED TO: TSSC and TC The document to which this cover statement is attached is submitted to a Formulating Group or sub-element thereof of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) in accordance with the provisions of Sections inclusive of the TIA Engineering Manual dated March 2005, all of which provisions are hereby incorporated by reference. SOURCE:TIA CONTACT:Bob Jensen Fluke Networks 9015 Mountain Ridge Rd. Austin, TX Phone: TITLE:FO-4 Update PROJECT NUMBER (PN):None DISTRIBUTION:TSSC and TC INTENDED PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT: ___FOR INCORPORATION INTO TIA PUBLICATION ___FOR INFORMATION _X__OTHER (Please describe) _Action________________________________ ABSTRACT: PATENT DISCLOSURE [OPTIONAL] The Source may have patent(s) and/or published pending patent application(s) that may be essential to the practice of all or part of this Contribution as incorporated in a TIA Publication, and the Source is willing to comply with Paragraphs 1, 2(a), or 2(b) of ANNEX H of the TIA Engineering Manual dated March 2005 as to such patent(s) and/or published pending patent application(s). Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Conference Call July 25-26, 2007

Progress FO-4 continues to make effective and important contributions to optical fiber standards –Cables –Connectors –Systems FTTx –Test criteria Although progress continues, the Engineering Committee is impacted with negative growth

Motion Merge FO-4 with TR-42 to take effect in February 2008 at a joint FO-4/TR-42 meeting –FO-4 and TR-42 have successfully had joint meetings since February 2007 resulting in both committees working together –FO-4 has not been able to have an Engineering Chair nominated and willing to take the position since February Bob Jensen is interim chair

FO-4 brings optical fiber expertise to TR-42.8 and its other Subcommittees –Akin to TR-42.7 on copper systems expertise from component to systems to testing Lines of demarcation of long-lines and premises continue to gray Opens up market penetration to FO-4 members (allows focus to premises) Supporting Information

Needs Shift June meeting from first week to second week of the month FO-4 participation may only be necessary 2 times a year rather than 3 times a year (February and June)