The FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau will host a public workshop at its headquarters in Washington DC on May 8, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to discuss the use of smartphone applications, or “apps,” in the provision of 911 service.   FCC has released a Public Notice dated April 30, 2015 announcing the agenda and panelists for the workshop.   The Public Notice can be reviewed at:  https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-15-518A1.pdf