1. doc.: IEEE 802.22-12/0019r00 SubmissionApurva N. Mody, BAE SystemsSlide 1 November Plenary Opening Report IEEE P802.22 Wireless RANs Date: 2012-03-11 Authors: Notice: This document has been prepared to assist IEEE 802.22. It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein. Release: The contributor grants a free, irrevocable license to the IEEE to incorporate material contained in this contribution, and any modifications thereof, in the creation of an IEEE Standards publication; to copyright in the IEEE’s name any IEEE Standards publication even though it may include portions of this contribution; and at the IEEE’s sole discretion to permit others to reproduce in whole or in part the resulting IEEE Standards publication. The contributor also acknowledges and accepts that this contribution may be made public by IEEE 802.22. Patent Policy and Procedures: The contributor is familiar with the IEEE 802 Patent Policy and Procedures http://standards.ieee.org/guides/bylaws/sb-bylaws.pdf including the statement "IEEE standards may include the known use of patent(s), including patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard." Early disclosure to the Working Group of patent information that might be relevant to the standard is essential to reduce the possibility for delays in the development process and increase the likelihood that the draft publication will be approved for publication. Please notify the Chairhttp://standards.ieee.org/guides/bylaws/sb-bylaws.pdf Apurva N. Mody as early as possible, in written or electronic form, if patented technology (or technology under patent application) might be incorporated into a draft standard being developed within the IEEE 802.22 Working Group. If you have questions, contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at patcom@iee.org.apurva.mody@ieee.orgpatcom@iee.org > March 2012

2. doc.: IEEE 802.22-12/0019r00 SubmissionApurva N. Mody, BAE SystemsSlide 2 Outline IEEE 802.22 WG Agenda IEEE P802.22 – Progress Report IEEE P802.22.1 – Progress Report IEEE P802.22.2 – Progress Report Letters of Assurance Past and Future Meetings Likely WG Motions at the March EC Meeting March 2012

3. doc.: IEEE 802.22-12/0019r00 SubmissionApurva N. Mody, BAE SystemsSlide 3 IEEE P802.22 WG Agenda Opening Plenary Motions at the EC - Request the chair to make the following motions to the EC –Request for P802.22b Press Release to be Approved IEEE P802.22 – Project Completed. Standard published on July 1 st, 2011. IEEE P802.22.1 – Project Completed. Standard published on November 1 st 2010 Opening Plenary Tutorial – Introduction to IEEE Std. 802.22-2011 and its Amendment PAR for P802.22b: Broadband Extension and Monitoring Mid-week plenary IEEE P802.22.2 – Sponsor Ballot #1 is on-going. Closing Plenary (Moved to Thursday Evening) EC Meeting March 2012

4. doc.: IEEE 802.22-12/0019r00 SubmissionApurva N. Mody, BAE SystemsSlide 4 IEEE P802.22 Progress Report IEEE802.22-2011 Standard was published on July 1 st 2011. We would like to sincerely thank the 802.22 members and contributors, Members of the IEEE 802 Executive Committee, Members of the IEEE SA RevCom, Members of the IEEE SA Board and the IEEE SA Staff. March 2012

5. doc.: IEEE 802.22-12/0019r00 SubmissionApurva N. Mody, BAE SystemsSlide 5 IEEE P802.22.2 Progress Report P802.22.2 Sponsor Ballot Ballot 1.0 was launched. There was an error from the IEEE SA Staff that resulted in the ballot starting nearly 10 days after its scheduled start of Feb. 10 th and will finish on March 20 th instead of the scheduled March 11 th. This will also have an impact on the project completion Total ## Respondents Return Ratio Approve Ratio 102 68 Votes Received as of March 11th 2012 66% as of March 11 th 2012 96% (as of March 11 th 2012) March 2012

6. doc.: IEEE 802.22-12/0019r00 SubmissionApurva N. Mody, BAE SystemsSlide 6 IEEE P802.22 Letter of Assurance The LoAs can be found on the website at www.ieee802.org/22 as well as on the IEEE SA websitewww.ieee802.org/22 March 2012

7. doc.: IEEE 802.22-12/0019r00 SubmissionApurva N. Mody, BAE SystemsSlide 7 Future Sessions IEEE 802.22 Future Sessions are planned as follows SessionDatesLocation InterimJan 15 – 20, 2012Jacksonville, FL PlenaryMarch 11-16, 2012Waikoloa, Hawaii InterimMay 13-18, 2012Atlanta, GA PlenaryJuly 15-20, 2012San Diego, CA InterimSep 16-21, 2012Indian Wells, CA PlenaryNov 11-16, 2012San Antonio, Tx March 2012

8. doc.: IEEE 802.22-12/0019r00 SubmissionApurva N. Mody, BAE SystemsSlide 8 Likely P802.22 WG Motions to the EC(2) 1.Request to Approve the P802.22b PAR Approval Press Release March 2012

9. doc.: IEEE 802.22-12/0019r00 SubmissionApurva N. Mody, BAE SystemsSlide 9 802.22 Sponsored Tutorial There are no 802.22 Tutorials for this session March 2012

10. doc.: IEEE 802.22-12/0019r00 SubmissionApurva N. Mody, BAE SystemsSlide 10 References IEEE 802.22 WG Agenda, March Plenary, Waikoloa, Hawaii. https://mentor.ieee.org/802.22/dcn/12/22-12-0016-02-0000-march-plenary-working- group-agenda.xls https://mentor.ieee.org/802.22/dcn/12/22-12-0016-02-0000-march-plenary-working- group-agenda.xls March 2012