[December 7, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 233)]
[Unified Agenda]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Ch. I
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions--Fall
2009
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Commission publishes in
the Federal Register a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items
and other significant proceedings under development or review that
pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. See 5 U.S.C. 602. The
Unified Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations
and legal authorities that govern these proceedings.
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura McGowan, Telecommunications
Specialist, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-0990.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings
The Commission encourages public participation in its
rulemaking process. To help keep the public informed of significant
rulemaking proceedings, the Commission has prepared a list of
important proceedings now in progress. The General Services
Administration publishes the Unified Agenda in the Federal Register
in the spring and fall of each year.
The following terms may be helpful in understanding the status
of the proceedings included in this report:
Docket Number -- assigned to a proceeding if the Commission has
issued either a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or a Notice of
Inquiry concerning the matter under consideration. The Commission
has used docket numbers since January 1, 1978. Docket numbers
consist of the last two digits of the calendar year in which the
docket was established plus a sequential number that begins at 1
with the first docket initiated during a calendar year (e.g.,
Docket No. 96-1 or Docket No. 99-1). The abbreviation for the
responsible bureau usually precedes the docket number, as in ``MM
Docket No. 96-222,'' which indicates that the responsible bureau is
the Mass Media Bureau (now the Media Bureau). A docket number
consisting of only five digits (e.g., Docket No. 29622) indicates
that the docket was established before January 1, 1978.
Notice of Inquiry (NOI) -- issued by the Commission when it is
seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas
on a given topic. A comment period is specified during which all
interested parties may submit comments.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) -- issued by the
Commission when it is proposing a specific change to Commission
rules and regulations. Before any changes are actually made,
interested parties may submit written comments on the proposed
revisions.
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) --issued by the
Commission when additional comment in the proceeding is sought.
Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) -- issued by the Commission
to deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a
decision, or address a petition for reconsideration of a decision.
Rulemaking (RM) Number -- assigned to a proceeding after the
appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for
rulemaking, but before the Commission has taken action on the
petition.
Report and Order (R&O) -- issued by the Commission to state a
new or amended rule or state that the Commission rules and
regulations will not be revised.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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465 Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services 3060-AG42
Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket Nos. 96-146, 93-22).........
466 Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications 3060-AG46
Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94-129)....................................................
467 Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications 3060-AG58
Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With
Disabilities..........................................................................
468 Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and 3060-AG75
the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 90-571).............................
469 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 3060-AI14
1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278)...........................................................
470 Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act 3060-AI15
(Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123).............................
471 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited 3060-AI20
Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CG Docket No. 04-53)...........................
472 Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record Exchange (CARE) 3060-AI58
Obligations on All Local and Interexchange Carriers (CG Docket No. 02-386)............
473 Truth in Billing and Billing Format................................................... 3060-AI61
474 Closed Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review)........................... 3060-AI72
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OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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475 Revision of the Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission........................... 3060-AH47
476 New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258)................................. 3060-AH65
477 Transfer of the 3650 Through 3700 MHz Band From Federal Government Use (WT Docket No. 3060-AH75
05-96; ET Docket No. 02-380)..........................................................
478 Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields..................................... 3060-AI17
479 Unlicensed Operation of the 3650-3700 Band (ET Docket No. 04-151)..................... 3060-AI50
480 Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186)................. 3060-AI52
481 Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03-201)...................... 3060-AI54
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INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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482 Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and 3060-AD70
Licensing Procedures (IB Docket No. 95-117)...........................................
483 Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in 3060-AF93
the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band (IB Docket No. 95-91; GEN Docket No. 90-357).........
484 Allocate & Designate: Spec for Fixed-Sat Srv (37.5-38.5, 40.5-41.5 & 48.2-50.2 GHz 3060-AH23
Bands); Allocate: Fixed & Mobile 40.5-42.5 GHz; Wireless 46.9-47 GHz; Gov Oper 37-38 &
40-40.5 GHz (IB Docket No. 97)........................................................
485 Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34).................................. 3060-AH98
486 Mitigation of Orbital Debris (IB Docket No. 02-54).................................... 3060-AI06
487 Amendment of the Commission's Rules (IB Docket No. 04-47)............................. 3060-AI41
488 Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services 3060-AI42
(IB Docket No. 04-112)................................................................
489 Review of the Spectrum Sharing Plan Among Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile 3060-AI44
Satellite Service Systems in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands (IB Docket No. 02-364).............
490 Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Allocate Spectrum and Adopt Service Rules and 3060-AI90
Procedures To Govern the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (IB Docket No. 07-101).
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INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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491 Establishing Rules and Policies for the Use of Spectrum for Mobile Satellite Service 3060-AF89
in the L-Band (IB Docket No. 96-132)..................................................
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MEDIA BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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492 Cable Television Rate Regulation...................................................... 3060-AF41
493 Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service..................................... 3060-AF48
494 Cable Home Wiring..................................................................... 3060-AG02
495 Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97-80).................. 3060-AG28
496 Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits (MM Docket No. 92-264)................. 3060-AH09
497 Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99-325)............................. 3060-AH40
498 Second Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to DTV.......... 3060-AH54
499 Direct Broadcast Public Interest Obligations (MM Docket No. 93-25).................... 3060-AH59
500 Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MM Docket No. 98-204)............................. 3060-AH95
501 Broadcast Multiple and Cross-Ownership Limits......................................... 3060-AH97
502 Establishment of Rules for Digital Low Power Television, Television Translator, and 3060-AI38
Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185)....................................
503 Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04-256)............. 3060-AI55
504 Significantly Viewed Out-of-Market Broadcast Stations (MB Docket No. 05-49)........... 3060-AI56
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505 Revision of Procedures Governing Amendments to FM Table of Allotments and Changes of 3060-AI63
Community of License in the Radio Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 05-210)...........
506 Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies (MB Docket No. 05-312) 3060-AI68
507 Implementation of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as Amended by the Cable 3060-AI69
Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (MB Docket No. 05-311).....
508 Program Access Rules--Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition and Examination of 3060-AI87
Programming Tying Arrangements; (MB Docket Nos. 07-29, 07-198)........................
509 Third Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion 3060-AI89
to Digital Television (MB Docket No. 07-91)...........................................
510 DTV Consumer Education Initiative (MB Docket No. 07-148).............................. 3060-AI96
511 Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233)............................................. 3060-AJ04
512 Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket NO. 99-25).............................. 3060-AJ07
513 Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising (MB Docket No. 08-90)....... 3060-AJ10
514 An Inquiry Into the Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service 3060-AJ17
Directional Antenna Performance Verification (MM Docket No. 93-177)...................
515 Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules To Establish Rules for 3060-AJ18
Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations; MB Docket No. 08-253....
516 Policies To Promote Rural Radio Service and to Streamline Allotment and Assignment 3060-AJ23
Procedures; MB Docket No. 09-52.......................................................
517 Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07- 3060-AJ27
294)..................................................................................
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OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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518 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees.......................................... 3060-AI79
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PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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519 Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling 3060-AG34
Systems...............................................................................
520 Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline.................................................... 3060-AG60
521 In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act................ 3060-AG74
522 Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety 3060-AG85
Communications Requirements...........................................................
523 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review--Review of Accounts Settlement in Maritime Mobile and 3060-AH30
Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services; (IB Docket No. 98-96).......................
524 Implementation of 911 Act............................................................. 3060-AH90
525 Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications............................. 3060-AI22
526 E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers.................................... 3060-AI62
527 Recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on 3060-AI78
Communications Networks...............................................................
528 Stolen Vehicle Recovery System (SVRS)................................................. 3060-AJ01
529 The Commercial Mobile Alert System.................................................... 3060-AJ03
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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530 Implementation of the Communications Act, Amendment of the Commission's Rules-- 3060-AG21
Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial Mobile Radio Service Spectrum Cap
531 Amendment of Part 90 of the Rules To Adopt Regulations for Automatic Vehicle 3060-AH12
Monitoring Systems....................................................................
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532 Fixed Satellite Service and Terrestrial System in the Ku-Band......................... 3060-AH17
533 Service Rules for the 746-764 and 776-794 MHz Bands, and Revisions to the Commission's 3060-AH32
Rules.................................................................................
534 Implementation of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended........................... 3060-AH33
535 Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission's Rules Governing Maritime 3060-AH55
Communications........................................................................
536 Competitive Bidding Procedures........................................................ 3060-AH57
537 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review Spectrum Aggregation Limits for Commercial Mobile 3060-AH81
Radio Services........................................................................
538 In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers 3060-AH82
to the Development of Secondary Markets...............................................
539 Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers..... 3060-AH83
540 Year 2000 Biennial Review (WT Docket No. 01-108)...................................... 3060-AI26
541 Air-Ground Telecommunications Services................................................ 3060-AI27
542 Amendments of Various Rules Affecting Wireless Radio Services (WT Docket No. 03-264).. 3060-AI30
543 Facilitating the Provision of Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas.................. 3060-AI31
544 Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band Industrial/Land 3060-AI34
Transportation and Business Channels..................................................
545 Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289) 3060-AI35
546 Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) and Modernization of 3060-AI88
the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (WT Docket No. 05-211)......
547 Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access Educational and Other 3060-AJ12
Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands; Reviewing of the Spectrum
Sharing Plan Among Non-Geost..........................................................
548 Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems; WT Docket 3060-AJ16
No. 04-344............................................................................
549 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band................ 3060-AJ19
550 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915-1920 MHz, 1995-2000 MHz, 2020- 3060-AJ20
2025 MHz, and 2175-2180 MHz Bands.....................................................
551 Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz 3060-AJ21
Band, WT Docket No. 08-166; Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for
Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary..............................................
552 Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800 3060-AJ22
MHz Band, and To Consolidate the 800 MHz and 900 MHz Business and Industrial/Land
Transportation Pool Channels..........................................................
553 Amendment of Part 101 to Accommodate 30 MHz Channels in the 6525-6875 MHz Band and 3060-AJ28
Provide Conditional Authorization on Channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz Band;
WT Docket No. 04-114..................................................................
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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554 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications................ 3060-AF14
555 39 GHz Channel Plan................................................................... 3060-AG16
556 Amendment of the Rules To License Fixed Services at 24 GHz............................ 3060-AH41
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WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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557 Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act... 3060-AF85
558 Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other 3060-AG43
Customer Information..................................................................
559 Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 3060-AG50
1996..................................................................................
560 Local Telephone Networks That LECs Must Make Available to Competitors................. 3060-AH44
561 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review--Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting 3060-AH72
Requirements..........................................................................
562 Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform..................................... 3060-AH74
563 Numbering Resource Optimization....................................................... 3060-AH80
564 National Exchange Carrier Association Petition........................................ 3060-AI47
565 IP-Enabled Services................................................................... 3060-AI48
566 Consumer Protection in the Broadband Era.............................................. 3060-AI73
567 Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07- 3060-AJ02
135)..................................................................................
568 Jurisdictional Separations............................................................ 3060-AJ06
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569 Implementation of NET 911 Improvement Act............................................. 3060-AJ09
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
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465. POLICIES AND RULES GOVERNING INTERSTATE PAY-PER-CALL AND OTHER
INFORMATION SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 (CC
DOCKET NOS. 96-146, 93-22)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 228
Abstract: The Commission received comments on proposed rules designed
to implement the 1996 Telecommunications Act with respect to
information services to prevent abusive and deceptive practices by
entities that might try to circumvent the statutory requirements. The
proposed rules address generally the use of dialing sequences other
than the 900 service access code to provide information services. The
Commission issued an NPRM on these issues July 16, 2004.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/26/96 61 FR 39107
Order 07/26/96 61 FR 39084
NPRM Comment Period End 09/16/96
Notice to Refresh Record 03/27/03 68 FR 14939
Comment Period End 05/27/03
NPRM 10/15/04 69 FR 61184
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Erica H. McMahon, Chief, Consumer Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2512
Email: erica.mcmahon@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG42
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466. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISION OF THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 (CC DOCKET NO. 94-129)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 258
Abstract: In December 1998, the Commission established new rules and
policies implementing section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which makes it unlawful
for any telecommunications carrier to ``submit or execute a change in a
subscriber's selection of a provider of telecommunications exchange
service or telephone toll service except in accordance with such
verification procedures as the Commission shall prescribe.'' The rules
provide, among other things, that any telecommunications carrier that
violates such verification procedures and that collects charges for
telephone exchange service or telephone toll service from a subscriber
shall be liable to the carrier previously selected by the subscriber in
an amount equal to 150 percent of all charges paid by the subscriber
after such violation. In April 2000, the Commission modified the
slamming liability rules by giving victims of slamming adequate
redress, ensuring that carriers that slam do not profit from their
fraud, and allowing States to act as the primary administrator of
slamming complaints. In May 2001, the Commission adopted streamlined
procedures for the carrier-to-carrier sale or transfer of customer
bases.
In February 2003, the Commission adopted a Reconsideration Order and
Second FNPRM. The Reconsideration Order addresses, amongst other
things, the requirement that a carrier's sales agent drop-off a carrier
change request phone call once the customer has been connected to an
independent third party verifier, and the applicability of our slamming
rules to local exchange carriers. In the Second FNPRM, the Commission
sought comment on rule modifications with respect to third party
verifications.
On January 4, 2008, the Commission released an Order that confirmed
that a LEC that is executing a carrier change on behalf of another
carrier may not re-verify whether the person listed on the change order
is actually authorized to do so.
On January 9, 2008, the Commission released a Fourth Report and Order
that modified the slamming rules regarding the content of independent
third party verifications of a consumer's intent to switch carriers.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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MO&O on Recon and FNPRM 08/14/97 62 FR 43493
FNPRM Comment Period End 09/30/97
Second R&O and Second FNPRM 02/16/99 64 FR 7745
First Order on Recon 04/13/00 65 FR 47678
Third R&O and Second Order on
Recon 11/08/00 65 FR 66934
Third FNPRM 01/29/01 66 FR 8093
Order 03/01/01 66 FR 12877
First R&O and Fourth R&O 06/06/01 66 FR 30334
Second FNPRM 03/17/03 68 FR 19176
Third Order on Recon 03/17/03 68 FR 19152
Second FNPRM Comment Period End 06/17/03
First Order on Recon & Fourth
Order on Recon 03/15/05 70 FR 12605
Fifth Order on Recon 03/23/05 70 FR 14567
Order 02/04/08 73 FR 6444
Fourth R&O 03/12/08 73 FR 13144
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div.,
Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2512
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: nancy.stevenson@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG46
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467. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; ACCESS TO
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, AND CUSTOMER
PREMISES EQUIPMENT BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 255; 47 USC 251(a)(2)
Abstract: This proceeding is initiated to implement the provisions of
sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act and related
sections of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 regarding the
accessibility of telecommunications equipment and services to persons
with disabilities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Notice 03/07/96 61 FR 9164
Notice 07/30/96 61 FR 39657
R&O 08/14/96 61 FR 42181
NOI 09/26/96 61 FR 50465
Notice 10/23/96 61 FR 54999
NPRM 05/22/98 63 FR 28456
Notice 10/28/98 63 FR 57686
Notice 04/13/99 64 FR 18021
Notice 04/19/99 64 FR 19178
Notice 06/02/99 64 FR 29644
R&O 11/19/99 64 FR 63235
Further NOI 11/19/99 64 FR 63277
Public Notice 07/13/00 65 FR 43372
Public Notice 01/07/02 67 FR 678
Notice 04/23/02 67 FR 19753
Notice 09/06/02 67 FR 57009
Notice 10/30/02 67 FR 66154
Public Notice 07/21/04 69 FR 43586
Notice 07/29/04 69 FR 45318
Notice 02/14/05 70 FR 7503
Notice 04/06/05 70 FR 17456
Public Notice 07/20/05 70 FR 41754
Notice 03/29/06 71 FR 15738
Notice 07/26/06 71 FR 42396
Public Notice 08/02/06 71 FR 43768
R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546
NPRM 11/21/07 72 FR 465494
Notice 12/10/07 72 FR 69686
Notice 12/11/07 72 FR 70324
Notice 03/06/08 73 FR 12174
Notice/Announcement of Effective
Date 03/20/08 73 FR 14941
Final Rule: Notice Removal 04/21/08 73 FR 21251
R&O 05/07/08 73 FR 25566
R&O 06/12/08 73 FR 33324
Public Notice 08/01/08 73 FR 45008
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Cheryl J. King, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office,
Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2284
TDD Phone: 202 418-0416
Fax: 202 418-0037
Email: cheryl.king@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG58
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468. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES, THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT OF 1990, AND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 (CC DOCKET NO. 90-
571)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 225
Abstract: This item addresses the requirement that telecommunications
relay services be capable of handling any type of call normally
provided by common carriers.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 12/04/90 55 FR 50037
R&O and Request for Comments 08/01/91 56 FR 36729
Order on Recon & Second R&O 03/03/93 58 FR 12175
FNPRM 03/30/93 58 FR 12204
MO&O 11/28/95 60 FR 58626
Order 09/08/97 62 FR 47152
Second NPRM 04/05/01 66 FR 18059
Fifth R&O 02/07/03 68 FR 6352
Fifth R&O (Correction) 02/24/03 68 FR 8553
Public Notice 04/15/03 68 FR 18205
Public Notice 08/27/04 69 FR 52694
Petitions for Recon of Fifth R&O
Denied 09/01/04 69 FR 53346
Notice 09/01/04 69 FR 53442
Public Notice 11/12/04 69 FR 65401
Notice 12/27/04 69 FR 77246
Notice 04/06/05 70 FR 17456
Notice 04/19/06 71 FR 20101
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Thomas Chandler, Federal Communications Commission, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1475
Email: thomas.chandler@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG75
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469. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER
PROTECTION ACT (TCPA) OF 1991 (CG DOCKET NO. 02-278)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 227
Abstract: The Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) on September 18, 2002, seeking comment on the rules implementing
the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA). The NPRM sought
comment on the effectiveness of the company-specific do-not-call lists
and whether to revisit the option of establishing a national do-not-
call list.
On July 3, 2003, the Commission released a Report and Order
establishing, along with the FTC, a national do-not-call registry. The
Commission's Report and Order also adopted rules on the use of
predictive dialers, the transmission of caller ID information by
telemarketers, and the sending of unsolicited fax advertisements.
On September 21, 2004, the Commission released an Order adopting a
limited safe harbor period from the prohibition on placing automatic
telephone dialing systems or prerecorded message calls to wireless
numbers when such calls are made to numbers that have been recently
ported from wireline to wireless service. In addition, the Commission
amended its existing safe harbor rules for telemarketers subject to the
do-not-call registry to require such telemarketers to access the do-
not-call list every 31 days, rather than every three months.
On December 9, 2005, the Commission released an NPRM proposing to amend
the fax advertising rules to implement the Junk Fax Protection Act of
2005. On April 5, 2006, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and
Third Order on Reconsideration amending its facsimile advertising
rules. On October 14, 2008, the Commission released an Order on
Reconsideration addressing certain issues raised in petitions for
reconsideration and/or clarification of
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the Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration.
On January 4, 2008, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling,
clarifying that autodialed and prerecorded message calls to wireless
numbers that are provided by the called party to a creditor in
connection with an existing debt are permissible as calls made with the
``prior express consent'' of the called party.
Following a December 4, 2007 NPRM, on June 17, 2008, the Commission
released a Report and Order amending its rules to require sellers and/
or telemarketers to honor registrations with the National Do-Not-Call
Registry indefinitely, unless the registration is cancelled by the
consumer or the number is removed by the database administrator.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 10/08/02 67 FR 62667
NPRM Comment Period Extended 11/29/02 67 FR 71126
Reply Comment Period Extended 12/26/02 67 FR 78763
Comment Period End 01/31/03
FNPRM 04/03/03 68 FR 16250
Order 07/25/03 68 FR 44144
Order Effective 08/25/03
Order on Recon 08/25/03 68 FR 50978
Order 10/14/03 68 FR 59130
FNPRM 03/31/04 69 FR 16873
Order 10/08/04 69 FR 60311
Order 10/28/04 69 FR 62816
Order on Recon 04/13/05 70 FR 19330
Order 06/30/05 70 FR 37705
NPRM 12/19/05 70 FR 75102
Public Notice 04/26/06 71 FR 24634
Order 05/03/06 71 FR 25967
NPRM 12/14/07 72 FR 71099
Declaratory Ruling 02/01/08 73 FR 6041
R&O 07/14/08 73 FR 40183
Order on Recon 10/30/08 73 FR 64556
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Erica H. McMahon, Chief, Consumer Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2512
Email: erica.mcmahon@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________
470. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING SECTION 225 OF THE
COMMUNICATIONS ACT (TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE) (CG DOCKET NO. 03-
123)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 225
Abstract: This proceeding established a new docket flowing from the
previous telecommunications relay service (TRS) history, CC Docket No.
98-67. This proceeding continues the Commission's inquiry into
improving the quality of TRS and furthering the goal of functional
equivalency, consistent with Congress' mandate that TRS regulations
encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair
the development of new technology. In this docket, the Commission
explores ways to improve emergency preparedness for TRS facilities and
services, new TRS technologies, public access to information and
outreach, and issues related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/25/03 68 FR 50993
Public Notice 07/26/04 69 FR 44534
R&O, Order on Recon 09/01/04 69 FR 53346
FNPRM 09/01/04 69 FR 53382
Public Notice 11/12/04 69 FR 65401
Public Notice 01/11/05 70 FR 2360
Public Notice 02/17/05 70 FR 8034
Declaratory Ruling /
Interpretation 02/25/05 70 FR 9239
Public Notice 03/07/05 70 FR 10930
Public Notice 03/16/05 70 FR 12884
Order 03/23/05 70 FR 14568
Public Notice /Announcement of
Date 04/06/05 70 FR 17334
Public Notice 05/11/05 70 FR 24790
Order 07/01/05 70 FR 38134
Public Notice 07/13/05 70 FR 38134
Order on Recon 08/31/05 70 FR 51643
R&O 08/31/05 70 FR 51649
Public Notice 09/07/05 70 FR 53191
Order on Clarification 09/14/05 70 FR 54294
Notice 09/14/05 70 FR 54381
Order on Clarification 09/14/05 70 FR 54298
Public Notice 10/12/05 70 FR 59346
Public Notice 11/30/05 70 FR 71849
R&O/Order on Recon 12/23/05 70 FR 76208
Order 12/28/05 70 FR 76712
Order 12/29/05 70 FR 77052
Notice 01/11/06 71 FR 1753
Notice 01/11/06 71 FR 1755
Public Notice/Petition for
Rulemaking Withdrawn 01/18/06 71 FR 2942
NPRM 02/01/06 71 FR 5221
Notice 02/01/06 71 FR 5221
Notice/Announcement of Effective
Date 03/15/06 71 FR 13281
Notice 03/24/06 71 FR 14893
Public Notice 05/10/06 71 FR 27252
Notice 05/24/06 71 FR 29961
Declaratory Ruling/Clarification05/31/06 71 FR 30818
FNPRM 05/31/06 71 FR 30848
FNPRM 06/01/06 71 FR 31131
Declaratory Ruling/Dismissal of
Petition 06/21/06 71 FR 35553
Clarification 06/28/06 71 FR 36690
Public Notice 06/28/06 71 FR 36794
Public Notice 06/28/06 71 FR 36796
Declaratory Ruling on Recon 07/06/06 71 FR 38268
Public Notice 08/02/06 71 FR 43768
Order on Recon 08/16/06 71 FR 47141
MO&O 08/16/06 71 FR 47145
Clarification 08/23/06 71 FR 49380
FNPRM 09/13/06 71 FR 54009
Correction 09/27/06 71 FR 56442
Final Rule; Clarification 02/14/07 72 FR 6960
Notice 02/14/07 72 FR 7031
Public Notice 03/01/07 72 FR 9333
Notice 03/01/07 72 FR 9332
Public Notice 03/07/07 72 FR 10214
Order 03/14/07 72 FR 11789
Public Notice 04/12/07 72 FR 18478
Notice 04/18/07 72 FR 19501
Notice 05/02/07 72 FR 24305
Public Notice 05/16/07 72 FR 27570
Public Notice 05/16/07 72 FR 27569
Notice 06/06/07 72 FR 31327
Notice 06/13/07 72 FR 32661
Public Notice 07/18/07 72 FR 39423
R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546
Notice 08/06/07 72 FR 43638
Public Notice 08/16/07 72 FR 46060
Order 11/01/07 72 FR 61813
Public Notice 11/01/07 72 FR 61882
Notice 12/11/07 72 FR 70324
Public Notice 01/04/08 73 FR 863
R&O/Declaratory Ruling 01/17/08 73 FR 3197
Notice 01/17/08 73 FR 3253
Order 02/19/08 73 FR 9031
Public Notice 02/19/08 73 FR 9118
Public Notice 03/27/08 73 FR 16304
Public Notice 04/07/08 73 FR 18796
Order 04/21/08 73 FR 21347
R&O 04/21/08 73 FR 21252
Order 04/23/08 73 FR 21843
Public Notice 04/30/08 73 FR 23361
Order 05/15/08 73 FR 28057
Public Notice 05/23/08 73 FR 26992
Notice 06/16/08 73 FR 34015
Declaratory Ruling 07/08/08 73 FR 38928
Notice 07/18/08 73 FR 41351
FNPRM 07/18/08 73 FR 41307
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R&O 07/18/08 73 FR 41286
Notice/Announcement of Effective
Date 07/30/08 73 FR 4417
Public Notice 08/01/08 73 FR 45006
Public Notice 08/05/08 73 FR 45354
Public Notice 08/22/08 73 FR 49670
Comment Period End 09/29/08
Public Notice 10/10/08 73 FR 60172
Order 10/23/08 73 FR 63078
2nd R&O and Order on Recon 12/30/08 73 FR 79683
Order 05/06/09 74 FR 20892
Public Notice 05/07/09 74 FR 21364
NPRM 05/21/09 74 FR 23815
Public Notice 05/21/09 74 FR 23859
Public Notice Comment Period End06/08/09
Public Notice Comment Period End06/11/09
Public Notice 06/12/09 74 FR 28046
NPRM Comment Period End 07/20/09
Order 07/29/09 74 FR 37624
Public Notice 08/07/09 74 FR 39669
Comment Period End 08/10/09
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Thomas Chandler, Federal Communications Commission, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1475
Email: thomas.chandler@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________
471. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE CONTROLLING THE ASSAULT OF
NON-SOLICITED PORNOGRAPHY AND MARKETING ACT OF 2003 (CG DOCKET NO. 04-
53)
Legal Authority: 15 USC 7706; 15 USC 7712; PL 108-187
Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules to protect consumers from
unwanted electronic mobile service messages to implement the
Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act
of 2003.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/31/04 69 FR 16873
NPRM Comment Period End 05/17/04
Order 09/16/04 69 FR 55765
Order 03/25/05 70 FR 34665
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Julie Saulnier, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div.,
Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Government Affairs
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1598
Email: julie.saulnier@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________
472. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING MINIMUM CUSTOMER ACCOUNT RECORD
EXCHANGE (CARE) OBLIGATIONS ON ALL LOCAL AND INTEREXCHANGE CARRIERS (CG
DOCKET NO. 02-386)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 and 202; 47 USC
303(r)
Abstract: On December 20, 2002, the Commission issued a Public Notice
directing interested parties to file comments on issues raised in a
petition filed with the Commission by Americatel Corporation and on a
separate petition filed by AT&T, Sprint, and MCI. The petitions asked
the Commission to address problems relating to the exchange of customer
account records between local and long distance telephone service
providers. On March 25, 2004, the Commission released a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in CG Docket No. 02-386 seeking further
comment on the two petitions and seeking comment as to whether to
replace the current voluntary industry process for the exchange of
customer account information between local and long distance service
providers with mandatory, minimum standards applicable to all such
providers.
On February 25, 2005, the Commission released a Report and Order and
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 02-386. The
Report and Order adopted final rules governing the exchange of customer
account information between local and long distance telephone service
providers. The Commission adopted these rules to help to ensure that
consumers' phone service bills are accurate and that their carrier
selection requests are honored and executed without undue delay. In the
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Commission sought
comment on the need for rules governing the exchange of customer
account information between local telephone service providers.
On April 15, 2005, and June 15, 2005, a coalition of local and long
distance carriers proposed minor modifications and clarifications to
section 64.4002 of the Commission's CARE rules. On August 29, 2005, the
Commission released a public notice requesting comment on the
coalition's proposed clarifications and modifications. Notice of the
proposed changes was published in the Federal Register on September 7,
2005 (70 FR 53137). The comment cycle established by the August 29
public notice closed October 3, 2005.
On September 13, 2006, the Commission released an Order on
Reconsideration adopting the clarifications and technical corrections
to the Report and Order, as proposed by the coalition of carriers.
On December 21, 2007, the Commission released a Report and Order
declining to adopt mandatory data exchange requirements between local
exchange carriers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/19/04 69 FR 20845
NPRM Comment Period End 06/18/04
R&O and FNPRM 06/02/05 70 FR 32258
FNPRM Comment Period End 08/01/05
Public Notice 08/29/05 70 FR 53137--01
Public Notice Comment Period End10/03/05
Order on Recon 12/13/06 71 FR 74819
R&O 01/08/08 73 FR 1297
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Lisa Boehley, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7395
Fax: 202 418-0236
Email: lisa.boehley@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI58
_______________________________________________________________________
473. TRUTH IN BILLING AND BILLING FORMAT
Legal Authority: 47 USC 201; 47 USC 258
Abstract: In 1999, the Commission adopted truth-in-billing rules to
address
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concerns that there is consumer confusion relating to billing for
telecommunications services. On March 18, 2005, the Commission released
an Order and FNPRM to further facilitate the ability of telephone
consumers to make informed choices among competitive service offerings.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
FNPRM 05/25/05 70 FR 30044
R&O 05/25/05 70 FR 29979
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Federal
Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 717 338-2797
Fax: 717 338-2574
Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI61
_______________________________________________________________________
474. CLOSED CAPTIONING OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING (SECTION 610 REVIEW)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 613
Abstract: The Commission's closed captioning rules are designed to make
video programming more accessible to deaf and hard of hearing
Americans. This proceeding resolves some issues regarding the
Commission's closed captioning rules that were raised for comment in
2005, and also seeks comment on how a certain exemption from the closed
captioning rules should be applied to digital multicast broadcast
channels.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/03/97 62 FR 4959
R&O 09/16/97 62 FR 48487
Notice 10/02/97 62 FR 54848
Order on Recon 10/28/98 63 FR 55959
Notice 09/29/00 65 FR 58552
Notice 01/05/01 66 FR 1136
Notice 12/31/03 68 FR 75558
Notice 05/11/04 69 FR 26095
NPRM 09/26/05 70 FR 56150
Comment Period Extended 11/25/05 70 FR 71077
Comment Period End 12/16/05
Notice 09/27/07 72 FR 70324
Order and Declaratory Ruling 01/13/09 74 FR 1594
NPRM 01/13/09 74 FR 1654
Comment Period End 02/27/09
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Amelia L. Brown, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2799
TDD Phone: 202 418-7804
Fax: 202 418-0037
Email: amelia.brown@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Office of Engineering and Technology
_______________________________________________________________________
475. REVISION OF THE RULES REGARDING ULTRA-WIDEBAND TRANSMISSION
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302 to 304; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 544A
Abstract: The First Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to
permit the marketing and operation of certain types of new products
incorporating Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. UWB devices operate by
employing very narrow or short duration pulses that result in very
large or wideband transmission bandwidths. UWB technology holds great
promise for a vast array of new applications that we believe will
provide significant benefits for public safety, businesses and
consumers. With appropriate technical standards, UWB devices can
operate using spectrum occupied by existing radio services without
causing interference, thereby permitting scarce spectrum resources to
be used more efficiently.
The Memorandum Opinion and Order responded to fourteen petitions for
reconsideration that were filed in response to the regulations for
unlicensed ultra-wideband (UWB) operations. In general, this document
does not make any significant changes to the existing UWB parameters as
the Commission is reluctant to do so until it has more experience with
UWB devices. The Commission believes that any major changes to the
rules for existing UWB product categories at this early stage would be
disruptive to current industry product development efforts.
The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposed new rules to address
issues raised by some of the petitions for reconsideration that were
outside the scope of the proceeding. New rules were proposed to address
issues regarding the operation of low pulse repetition frequency UWB
systems, including vehicular radars, in the 3.1-10.6 GHz band; and the
operation frequency hopping vehicular radars in the 22-29 GHz band as
UWB devices. The Commission also proposed new rules that would
establish new peak power limits for wideband part 15 devices that do no
operate as UWB devices and proposed to eliminate the definition of a
UWB device.
The Second Report and Order and Second Memorandum Opinion and Order
responds to two petitions for reconsideration that were filed in
response to the Commission's decision to establish regulations for
unlicensed UWB operation. It also responds to the rulemaking proposals
contained in the Memorandum Opinion and Order and Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking in this docket. The order establishes new rules for
wideband unlicensed devices operating in the 5925-7250 MHz, 16.2-17.7
GHz, and 22.12-29 GHz bands.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/14/00 65 FR 37332
NPRM Comment Period End 10/12/00
First R&O 05/16/02 67 FR 34852
MO&O 04/22/03 68 FR 19746
FNPRM 04/22/03 68 FR 19773
Second R&O and Second MO&O 02/09/05 70 FR 6771
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: John Reed, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications
Commission, Office of
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Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2455
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: jreed@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________
476. NEW ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES (ET DOCKET NO. 00-258)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157(a); 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC
303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r)
Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of frequency bands
below 3 GHz to support the introduction of new advanced wireless
services, including third generations as well as future generations of
wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide
range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and
fixed networks.
The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking discusses the frequency bands
that are still under consideration in this proceeding and invites
additional comments on their disposition. Specifically, it addresses
the Unlicensed Personal Communications Service (UPCS) band at 1910-1930
MHz, the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) spectrum at 2155-2160/62
MHz bands, the Emerging Technology spectrum, at 2160-2165 MHz, and the
bands reallocated from MSS 91990-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, and 2165-2180
MHz. We seek comment on these bands with respect to using them for
paired or unpaired Advance Wireless Service (AWS) operations or as
relocation spectrum for existing services.
The 7th Report and Order facilitates the introduction of Advanced
Wireless Service (AWS) in the band 1710-1755 MHz--an integral part of a
90 MHz spectrum allocation recently reallocated to allow for such new
and innovative wireless services. We largely adopt the proposals set
forth in our recent AWS Fourth NPRM in this proceeding that are
designed to clear the 1710-1755 MHz band of incumbent Federal
Government operations that would otherwise impede the development of
new nationwide AWS services. These actions are consistent with previous
actions in this proceeding and with the United States Department of
Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA) 2002 Viability Assessment, which addressed relocation and
reaccommodation options for Federal Government operations in the band.
The 8th Report and Order reallocated the 2155-2160 MHz band for Fixed
and Mobile services and designates the 2155-2175 MHz band for Advanced
Wireless Service (AWS) use. This proceeding continues the Commission's
ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with
regard to the provision of new services, including Advanced Wireless
Services.
The Order requires Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150-
2160/62 MHz band to provide information on the construction status and
operational parameters of each incumbent BRS system that would be the
subject of relocation.
The Notice of Proposed Rule Making requested comments on the specific
relocation procedures applicable to Broadband Radio Service (BRS)
operations in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band, which the Commission recently
decided will be relocated to the newly restructured 2495-2690 MHz band.
The Commission also requested comments on the specific relocation
procedures applicable to Fixed Microwave Service (FS) operations in the
2160-2175 MHz band.
The Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) and the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) set forth the specific data that
Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band
must file along with the deadline date and procedures for filing this
data on the Commission's Universal Licensing System (ULS). The data
will assist in determining future AWS licensee's relocation
obligations.
The 9th Report and Order established procedures for the relocation of
Broadband Radio Service (BRS) operations from the 2150-2160/62 MHz
band, as well as for the relocation of Fixed Microwave Service (FS)
operations from the 2160-2175 MHz band, and modified existing
relocation procedures for the 2110-2150 MHz and 2175-2180 MHz bands. It
also established cost-sharing rules to identify the reimbursement
obligations for Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) and Mobile Satellite
Service (MSS) entrants benefiting from the relocation of incumbent FS
operations in the 2110-2150 MHz and 2160-2200 MHz bands and AWS
entrants benefiting from the relocation of BRS incumbents in the 2150-
2160/62 MHz band. The Commission continues its ongoing efforts to
promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the
provision of new services, including AWS. The Order dismisses a
petition for reconsideration filed by the Wireless Communications
Association International, Inc. (WCA) as moot.
Two petitions for Reconsideration were filed in response to the 9th
Report and Order.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/23/01 66 FR 7438
NPRM Comment Period End 03/09/01
Final Report 04/11/01 66 FR 18740
FNPRM 09/13/01 66 FR 47618
MO&O 09/13/01 66 FR 47591
First R&O 10/25/01 66 FR 53973
Petition for Recon 11/02/01 66 FR 55666
Second R&O 01/24/03 68 FR 3455
Third NPRM 03/13/03 68 FR 12015
Seventh R&O 12/29/04 69 FR 7793
Petition for Recon 04/13/05 70 FR 19469
Eighth R&O 10/26/05 70 FR 61742
Order 10/26/05 70 FR 61742
NPRM 10/26/05 70 FR 61752
Public Notice 12/14/05 70 FR 74011
Ninth R&O and Order 05/24/06 71 FR 29818
Petition for Recon 07/19/06 71 FR 41022
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Rodney Small, Economist, Federal Communications
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2452
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: rodney.small@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________
477. TRANSFER OF THE 3650 THROUGH 3700 MHZ BAND FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
USE (WT DOCKET NO. 05-96; ET DOCKET NO. 02-380)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC
332
Abstract: This proceeding seeks to determine whether the 3650 to 3700
MHz band should be used for unlicensed devices or some or all of the
band should be used for unlicensed options.
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In January 1999, the 3650-3700 MHz band (3650 MHz band) was transferred
from Government/non-Government shared use to a mixed-use band. In
October 2000, in ET Docket No. 98-237, the FCC allocated the band to
fixed and mobile terrestrial services on a co-primary basis, but in
order to protect grandfathered Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) earth
stations and Federal Government radiolocation operations, limited the
mobile allocation to base stations use only. At this same time, the FCC
proposed licensing and service rules for fixed and mobile operations in
the band. Subsequently, in December 2002, in ET Docket No. 02-380, the
FCC sought comment, in part, on the possibility of allowing unlicensed
devices to operate in the 3650 MHz band. In April 2004, in ET Docket
No. 04-151, the FCC followed-up on this inquiry by releasing a Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on whether the 3650 MHz
band should be used for unlicensed devices or part or all of the band
should be used for licensed operations.
The NPRM proposes to allow unlicensed devices to operate in all, or
part, of the 3650 MHz band at higher power levels than usually
permitted for unlicensed services. These devices would be subject to
smart (or cognitive) requirements and other safeguards designed to
prevent interference to the licensed FSS earth stations now resident in
the band. As with other unlicensed devices, these devices would not be
permitted to cause interference to licensed services, such as the FSS
earth stations, and would have to accept interference. The NPRM also
seeks comment on other options for the band, including licensed use of
the band by fixed and mobile services, or segmenting the 3650 MHz band
to provide for a combination of unlicensed and licensed terrestrial
services. The Notice seeks comment on issues related both to allocation
changes necessary to set the relative priority between terrestrial and
FSS licensed operations, and to licensing rule changes necessary to
implement licensed terrestrial service operations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/16/00 65 FR 14230
First R&O and Second NPRM 11/17/00 65 FR 69612
Petition for Recon 03/28/01 66 FR 16940
R&O 02/27/02 67 FR 17038
MO&O and Third R&O 05/02/03 68 FR 38635
Notice of Inquiry 01/21/03 68 FR 2730
NPRM 05/14/04 69 FR 26790
Final Rule 05/11/05 70 FR 24712
Final Rule 07/20/05 70 FR 41631
MO&O 07/25/07 72 FR 40767
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jeffrey Dygert, Electronics Engineer, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7300
Email: jeffrey.dygert@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________
478. EXPOSURE TO RADIOFREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 302 and 303; 47 USC 309(j); 47 USC
336
Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposed amendments
to the FCC rules relating to compliance of transmitters and facilities
with guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/08/03 68 FR 52879
NPRM Comment Period End 12/08/03
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Ira Keltz, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0616
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: ikeltz@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________
479. UNLICENSED OPERATION OF THE 3650-3700 BAND (ET DOCKET NO. 04-151)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154
Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking proposed to maximize the
efficient use of the 3650-3700 MHz band. The proposal would allow
unlicensed devices to operate in either all, or portions of, this
radiofrequency (RF) band under flexible technical limitations with
smart/cognitive features that should prevent interference to licensed
satellite services. The proposal fostered the introduction of new and
advanced services to the American public, especially in rural areas.
The Report and Order adopted rules that provide for nationwide, non-
exclusive, licensing of terrestrial operations, utilizing technology
with a contention-base protocol, in the 3650-3700 MHz band. The
Commission also adopted a streamlined licensing mechanism with minimal
regulatory entry requirements that will encourage multiple entrants and
stimulate the rapid expansion of wireless broadband services---
especially in rural American and will also serve as a safeguard to
protect incumbent satellite earth stations from harmful interference.
In the Memorandum Opinion and Order, the Commission addressed several
petitions for reconsideration and an emergency motion for stay that
were filed in response 3650 MHz Allocation Order in ET Docket No. 98-
237.
In light of its full review of the refreshed record in this proceeding,
and in light of the decisions made in the companion Report and Order,
the Commission denied the aspects of the petitions that challenge and
seek to reverse the allocation decisions made in the 3650 MHz
Allocation Order.
The Commission denied the motion for stay. When the Commission
established the November 30, 2000, filing deadline, it did so because
it found that additional new FSS facilities permitted by the Freeze
Memorandum Opinion and Order could affect the use of the 3650-3700 MHz
band by the terrestrial services. By deciding in this Order to maintain
the FSS allocation changes made in the 3650 MHz Allocation Order, the
Commission, reaffirmed its conclusion that allowing additional primary
FSS earth stations in the 3650 MHz band could negatively affect the
prospects for viable FS/MS terrestrial operations.
The Memorandum Opinion and Order addressed petitions for
reconsideration filed in response to the Commission's Report and Order
relating to the 3650-3700 MHz band (3650 MHz band) proceeding. The
Commission affirmed its previous decisions to create a
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spectrum environment that will encourage multiple entrants and
stimulate the expansion of broadband service to rural and under served
areas. To facilitate rapid deployment in the band, the Commission
maintains the previously adopted, non-exclusive licensing scheme. The
clarification and modification will facilitate operation of the widest
variety of broadband technologies with minimal risk of interference in
both the near and long terms. They should further reduce the potential
for co-channel interference, provide additional protections to the
multiple users in the band under the current licensing regime, and
create incentives for the rapid development of broadly compatible
contention technologies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/14/04 69 FR 26790
R&O & MO&O 05/11/05 70 FR 24712
MO&O 07/25/07 72 FR 40767
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jeffrey Dygert, Electronics Engineer, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7300
Email: jeffrey.dygert@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________
480. UNLICENSED OPERATION IN THE TV BROADCAST BANDS (ET DOCKET NO. 04-
186)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(e) and 303(f);
47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307
Abstract: The Commission adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio
transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at
locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services
(this unused TV spectrum is often termed ``white spaces''). This action
will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and
innovative products and services, including broadband data and other
services for businesses and consumers. The actions taken are a
conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent
harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover,
the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of
these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be
necessary to avoid, and if necessary correct, any interference that may
occur.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/18/04 69 FR 34103
First R&O 11/17/06 71 FR 66876
FNPRM 11/17/06 71 FR 66897
R&O and MO&O 02/17/09 74 FR 7314
Petitions for Reconsideration 04/13/09 74 FR 16870
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7506
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________
481. UNLICENSED DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT APPROVAL (ET DOCKET NO. 03-201)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 306
Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposed to update
section 15.247 of the rules to allow the use of more efficient antenna
technologies with unlicensed devices.
The Report and Order updates several technical rules for unlicensed
radiofrequency devices in part 15 of the Commission's rules. The rule
changes will allow device manufacturers to develop expanded
applications for unlicensed devices and will allow unlicensed device
operators, including Wireless Internet Service providers greater
flexibility to modify or substitute parts as long as the overall system
operation is unchanged. The changes are part of an ongoing process of
updating our rules to promote more efficient sharing of spectrum used
by unlicensed devices and remove unnecessary regulations that inhibit
such sharing. The Commission received one petition for reconsideration
in this proceeding.
The Second Report and Order amended the Commission's rules to provide
for more efficient equipment authorization of both existing modular
transmitter devices and emerging partitioned (or ``split'') modular
transmitter devices. These rule changes will benefit manufacturers by
allowing greater flexibility in certifying equipment and providing
relief from the need to obtain a new equipment authorization each time
the same transmitter is installed in a different final product. The
rule changes will also enable manufacturers to develop more flexible
and more advanced unlicensed transmitter technologies. The Commission
further found that modular transmitter devices authorized in accordance
with the revised equipment authorization procedures will not pose any
increased risk of interference to other radio operations.
The Further NPRM, seeks comment on whether there is a need to require
unlicensed transmitters operating in the 915 MHz band under sections
15.247 and 15.249 of the rules to comply with a spectrum etiquette
requirement, and the impact that requiring an etiquette would have on
the development and operation of unlicensed 915 MHz devices operating
under those rule sections. The Commission also seeks comment on the
particular etiquette suggested by Cellnet that would require digitally
modulated spread spectrum transmitters operating in the 915 MHz band
under section 15.247 of the rules to operate at less than the 1-watt
maximum power if they are continuously silent less than 90 percent of
the time within a 0.4 second interval. This etiquette would require
that the maximum permitted power level decrease in accordance with a
specified formula as the silent interval between transmission
decreases. The Commission further seeks comment on alternatives to the
etiquette suggested by Cellnet.
The Memorandum Opinion and Order dismissed two petitions for
reconsideration of the rules adopted in the Report and Order, 69 FR
54027, September 7, 2004, in this proceeding. It dismissed a petition
for reconsideration filed by Warren C. Havens and Telesaurus Holdings
GB LLC (Havens) requesting that the Commission suspend the rule changes
adopted for unlicensed devices in the 902-928 MHz (915 MHz) band until
such time as it completes a formal inquiry with regard to the potential
effect of such changes to Location and Monitoring Service (LMS)
licensees in the band. The Commission also dismissed a petition for
reconsideration
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filed by Cellnet Technology (Cellnet) requesting that the Commission
adopt spectrum sharing requirements in the unlicensed bands, for
example, a ``spectrum etiquette,`` particularly in the 915 MHz band.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/17/03 68 FR 68823
R&O 09/07/04 69 FR 54027
Petition for Recon 11/19/04 69 FR 67736
Petition for Recon 02/15/05 70 FR 7737
Second R&O 05/23/07 72 FR 28889
FNPRM 08/01/07 72 FR 42011
MO&O 08/01/07 72 FR 41937
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7506
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI54
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
International Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
482. STREAMLINING THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SATELLITE
APPLICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES (IB DOCKET NO. 95-117)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 4; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 554; 47 USC
701 to 744
Abstract: On February 10, 1997, the FCC adopted rules and policies that
streamlined the application and licensing requirements of part 25 of
its rules, which deals with communication satellites and earth
stations. The streamlined rules waived the construction permit
requirement for satellite space stations, changed the license term for
temporary fixed earth stations; and adjusted or changed the rules
concerning minor modifications and basic requirements for satellite
service applications. The streamlined rules also resulted in the
creation of a new application form, FCC Form 312. Form 312 eliminated
from the International Bureau's use of the FCC Form 493, FCC Form 430,
FCC Form 702, and FCC Form 704. Petitions for Reconsideration were
filed in this matter. In March 1997, the Commission released a Public
Notice concerning these petitions. The Commission addressed the issues
in the Petitions for Reconsideration in an Order released on October
10, 2008. The docket in this proceeding is now closed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/09/95 60 FR 46252
R&O, Recon Pending 02/10/97 62 FR 5924
Public Notice/Petitions for
Recon 03/26/97 62 FR 14430
Order on Reconsideration 11/29/08 73 FR 70897
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Assistant Division Chief, Federal
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1539
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: steven.spaeth@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________
483. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE DIGITAL AUDIO RADIO
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE 2310-2360 MHZ FREQUENCY BAND (IB DOCKET NO. 95-
91; GEN DOCKET NO. 90-357)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 151(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 157;
47 USC 309(j)
Abstract: The Commission is proposing rules to govern satellite digital
audio radio services (SDARS). The Commission adopted service rules for
SDARS in 1997 and sought further comment on proposed rules governing
the use of complementary terrestrial repeaters. The Commission released
a second further notice of proposed rulemaking in January 2008 to
consider new proposals for rules governing terrestrial repeaters and
operations of Wireless Communications Service (WCS) devices in the
2305--2360 MHz band.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/15/95 60 FR 35166
R&O 03/11/97 62 FR 11083
FNPRM 04/18/97 62 FR 19095
Second FNPRM 01/15/08 73 FR 2437
FNPRM Comment Period End 03/17/08
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jay Whaley, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-7184
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: jwhaley@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF93
_______________________________________________________________________
484. ALLOCATE & DESIGNATE: SPEC FOR FIXED-SAT SRV (37.5-38.5, 40.5-41.5
& 48.2-50.2 GHZ BANDS); ALLOCATE: FIXED & MOBILE 40.5-42.5 GHZ; WIRELESS
46.9-47 GHZ; GOV OPER 37-38 & 40-40.5 GHZ (IB DOCKET NO. 97)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301 and 302; 47 USC 303(e) to
303(g); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 304; 47 USC 307
Abstract: This item adopts a plan for nongovernment operations in the
36.0-51.4 GHz portion of the V-band, establishing priorities for
different services in different parts of this band.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/04/97 62 FR 16129
R&O 01/15/99 64 FR 2585
Correction 02/08/99 64 FR 6138
Correction 02/10/99 64 FR 6565
Notice of Petition for Recon 03/22/99 64 FR 13796
Order on Recon 12/01/99
FNPRM 07/05/01 66 FR 35399
Second R&O 08/25/04 69 FR 52198
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Sean O'More, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission,
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International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2453
Email: sean.omore@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________
485. SPACE STATION LICENSING REFORM (IB DOCKET NO. 02-34)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC
303(g); . . .
Abstract: The Commission has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) to streamline its procedures for reviewing satellite license
applications. Currently, the Commission uses processing rounds to
review those applications. In a processing round, when an application
is filed, the International Bureau (Bureau) issues a public notice
establishing a cut-off date for other mutually exclusive satellite
applications, and then considers all those applications together. In
cases where sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the applicants is
not available, the Bureau directs the applicants to negotiate a
mutually agreeable solution. Those negotiations usually take a long
time, and delay provision of satellite services to the public.
The NPRM invites comment on two alternatives for expediting the
satellite application process. One alternative is to replace the
processing round procedure with a ``first-come, first-served''
procedure that would allow the Bureau to issue a satellite license to
the first party filing a complete, acceptable application. The other
alternative is to streamline the processing round procedure by adopting
one or more of the following proposals: (1) Placing a time limit on
negotiations; (2) establishing criteria to select among competing
applicants; (3) dividing the available spectrum evenly among the
applicants.
In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
determined that different procedures were better-suited for different
kinds of satellite applications. For most geostationary orbit (GSO)
satellite applications, the Commission adopted a first-come, first-
served approach. For most non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite
applications, the Commission adopted a procedure in which the available
spectrum is divided evenly among the qualified applicants. The
Commission also adopted measures to discourage applicants from filing
speculative applications, including a bond requirement, payable if a
licensee misses a milestone. The bond amounts originally were $5
million for each GSO satellite, and $7.5 million for each NGSO
satellite system. These were interim amounts. Concurrently with the
First Report and Order, the Commission adopted an FNPRM to determine
whether to revise the bond amounts on a long-term basis.
In the Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a streamlined
procedure for certain kinds of satellite license modification requests.
In the Third Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
adopted a standardized application form for satellite licenses, and
adopted a mandatory electronic filing requirement for certain satellite
applications.
In the Fourth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
extended the mandatory electronic filing requirement to all satellite
applications.
In the Fifth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
revised the bond amounts based on the record developed in response to
FNPRM. The bond amounts are now $3 million for each GSO satellite, and
$5 million for each NGSO satellite system.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/19/02 67 FR 12498
NPRM Comment Period End 07/02/02
Second R&O (Release Date) 06/20/03 68 FR 62247
Second FNPRM (Release Date) 07/08/03 68 FR 53702
Third R&O (Release Date) 07/08/03 68 FR 63994
FNPRM 08/27/03 68 FR 51546
First R&O 08/27/03 68 FR 51499
FNPRM Comment Period End 10/27/03
Fourth R&O (Release Date) 04/16/04 69 FR 67790
Fifth R&O, First Order on Recon
(Release Date) 07/06/04 69 FR 51586
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Assistant Division Chief, Federal
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1539
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: steven.spaeth@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________
486. MITIGATION OF ORBITAL DEBRIS (IB DOCKET NO. 02-54)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157(a); 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC
303(f) and 303(g); 47 USC 303(r)
Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules that require all entities
seeking FCC authorization for satellite services to address orbital
debris mitigation as part of their application for FCC authorization.
Orbital debris consists of artificial objects orbiting the Earth that
are not functional spacecraft. In addition, the Commission established
requirements for the removal of geostationary spacecraft from
operational orbits at the end of their useful lives and amended the
Commission's rules regarding orbit-raising maneuvers, the use of
inclined orbits, and orbital longitudinal tolerance station-keeping
requirements. The Commission indicated that it will seek further
comment on the application of the Commission's longitudinal tolerance
station-keeping requirements for Fixed-Satellite space stations to
space stations in the Mobile-Satellite Service and remote sensing
services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/03/02 67 FR 22376
NPRM Comment Period End 08/16/02
First R&O 08/27/03 68 FR 59127
Second R&O 09/09/04 69 FR 54581
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Stephen Duall, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-1103
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: stephen.duall@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI06
_______________________________________________________________________
487. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (IB DOCKET NO. 04-47)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 34 to 39; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 201 to
205; . . .
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Abstract: FCC amended several rules. Specifically, FCC: (1) Amended the
procedures for discontinuing an international service; (2) allowed U.S.
carriers to resell the U.S.-inbound service of foreign carriers; and
(3) amended the submarine cable landing licensing procedures compliance
with the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. The North American
Submarine Cable Association filed a petition for reconsideration
regarding the amendment to the submarine cable licensing procedures.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/22/04 69 FR 13276
NPRM Comment Period End 06/07/04
R&O 09/25/07 72 FR 54363
Petition for Recon 01/02/08 73 FR 187
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-1460
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: david.krech@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________
488. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. PROVIDERS OF INTERNATIONAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (IB DOCKET NO. 04-112)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 201 to 205;
. . .
Abstract: FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which carriers
providing U.S. international services are subject under 47 CFR part 43.
FCC proposes to amend 47 CFR 43.61 and 47 CFR 43.82 and to repeal 47
CFR 43.53.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/12/04
NPRM Comment Period End 08/23/04 69 FR 29676
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-1460
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: david.krech@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________
489. REVIEW OF THE SPECTRUM SHARING PLAN AMONG NON-GEOSTATIONARY
SATELLITE ORBIT MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE SYSTEMS IN THE 1.6/2.4 GHZ
BANDS (IB DOCKET NO. 02-364)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303(e);
. . .
Abstract: This docket involves the spectrum sharing plan for the low
earth orbit satellite systems in the 1.6 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands (Big
LEOs). In November 2007, the Commission resolved the 1.6 GHz spectrum
sharing plan between Globalstar Inc. and Iridium Satellite LLC, whereby
Globalstar will have exclusive MSS use of 7.775 megahertz of spectrum
at 1610-1617.775 MHz, Iridium will have exclusive MSS use of 7.775
megahertz of spectrum at 1618.725-1626.5 MHz, and the two Big LEO
operators will share 0.95 megahertz of spectrum at 1617.775-1618.725
MHz. Separately, in April 2006, the Commission affirmed the spectrum
sharing plan between Globalstar and the fixed and mobile (except
aeronautical mobile) services in the 2495-2500 MHz band in order to
accommodate the relocation of Broadband Radio Service Channel 1 to the
2496-2502 MHz band. (Iridium does not operate in the 2.4 GHz band.)
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/29/03 68 FR 33666
R&O 08/09/04 69 FR 48157
FNPRM 08/09/04 69 FR 48192
Petitions for Recon 10/12/04 69 FR 60626
First Order on Recon 06/19/06 71 FR 35178
Petitions for Further Recon 07/27/06 71 FR 44029
Second Order on Recon and Second
R&O 12/13/07 72 FR 70807
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-0657
Fax: 202 418-1414
Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________
490. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ALLOCATE SPECTRUM AND ADOPT
SERVICE RULES AND PROCEDURES TO GOVERN THE USE OF VEHICLE-MOUNTED EARTH
STATIONS (IB DOCKET NO. 07-101)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and (j); 47 USC 157(a); 47
USC 301; 47 USC 303 (c); 47 USC 303 (f); 47 USC 303 (g); 47 USC 303
(r); 47 USC 303 (y); 47 USC 308
Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on the proposed amendment of
parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's rules to allocate spectrum for use
with Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES) in the Fixed-Satellite
Service in the Ku-band uplink at 14.0-14.5 GHz and Ku-band downlink
11.72-12.2 GHz on a primary basis, and in the extended Ku-band downlink
at 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz on a non-protected basis, and to
adopt Ku-band VMES licensing and service rules modeled on the FCC's
rules for Ku-band Earth Stations on Vessels (ESVs). The record in this
proceeding will provide a basis for Commission action to facilitate
introduction of this proposed service.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/08/07 72 FR 39357
NPRM Comment Period End 09/04/07
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-0657
Fax: 202 418-1414
Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI90
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_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Completed Actions
International Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
491. ESTABLISHING RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE USE OF SPECTRUM FOR MOBILE
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE L-BAND (IB DOCKET NO. 96-132)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 316; 47 USC 403
Abstract: The Commission has established licensing policies to govern
mobile-satellite services (MSS) in the L-band. Specifically, the
Commission has modified the license of Motient Services, Inc.
(Motient), the only U.S. MSS system currently authorized to operate in
the L-band, to use up to 20 megahertz of spectrum across the entire L-
band. Previously, Motient was authorized only to operate in the upper
portion of the L-band. In addition, the Commission has adopted and
incorporated into part 25 of the rules specific operational parameters
and technical requirements to ensure the integrity of maritime distress
and safety communications service will not be compromised by MSS
operation in the lower portion of the L-band. Petitions for
reconsideration were filed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/18/96 61 FR 40772
NPRM Comment Period End 09/23/96
R&O 08/07/02 67 FR 51105
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Andrea Kelly, Chief, Policy Branch, Federal
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7877
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: andrea.kelly@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Media Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
492. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 543
Abstract: The Commission has adopted rate regulations to implement
section 623 of the 1992 Cable Act to ensure that cable subscribers
nationwide enjoy the rates that would be charged by cable systems
operating in a competitive environment. Reconsideration was requested.
The Fourteenth Order on Reconsideration addresses petitions on issues
governing regulated services by cable systems. In a subsequent notice,
comment was sought on recalibrating the competitive differential
between rates of systems subject to effective competition and
noncompetitive systems. In addition, comment was sought as to whether
there may be a different approach to establish reasonable rates on the
basic service tier.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/04/93 58 FR 48
R&O and FNPRM 05/21/93 58 FR 29736
MO&O and FNPRM 08/18/93 58 FR 43816
Third R&O 11/30/93 58 FR 63087
Order on Recon, Fourth R&O, and
Fifth NPRM 04/15/94 59 FR 17943
Third Order on Recon 04/15/94 59 FR 17961
Fifth Order on Recon and FNPRM 10/13/94 59 FR 51869
Fourth Order on Recon 10/21/94 59 FR 53113
Sixth Order on Recon, Fifth R&O,
and Seventh NPRM 12/06/94 59 FR 62614
Seventh Order on Recon 01/25/95 60 FR 4863
Ninth Order on Recon 02/27/95 60 FR 10512
Eighth Order on Recon 03/17/95 60 FR 14373
Sixth R&O and Eleventh Order on
Recon 07/12/95 60 FR 35854
Thirteenth Order on Recon 10/05/95 60 FR 52106
Twelfth Order on Recon 10/26/95 60 FR 54815
Tenth Order on Recon 04/08/96 61 FR 15388
Order on Recon of the First R&O
and FNPRM 04/15/96 61 FR 16447
MO&O 02/12/97 62 FR 6491
Report on Cable Industry Prices 02/24/97 62 FR 8245
R&O 03/31/97 62 FR 15118
Fourteenth Order on Recon 10/15/97 62 FR 53572
NPRM and Order 09/05/02 67 FR 56882
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7037
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: john.norton@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________
493. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION: COST OF SERVICE
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 543
Abstract: The Commission has established rules pursuant to which cable
operators may set rates for regulated cable service in accordance with
traditional cost-of-service principles, as modified to take account of
unique characteristics of the cable industry. In the latest NPRM,
comment was sought on rule changes that may be necessary or desirable
in order to account for changes in the regulatory process resulting
from the end of the Commission's statutory authority to regulate
certain tiers of cable programming service.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/30/93 58 FR 40762
R&O 04/15/94 59 FR 17975
Second NPRM 04/15/94 59 FR 18066
MO&O 10/14/94 59 FR 52087
Second R&O/First Order on Recon/
FNPRM 03/08/96 61 FR 9361
Correction 03/22/96 61 FR 11749
NPRM and Order 09/05/02 67 FR 56882
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7037
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
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Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: john.norton@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________
494. CABLE HOME WIRING
Legal Authority: 47 USC 544(i)
Abstract: On October 6, 1997, the FCC adopted a Report and Order and
Second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 97-376) that amends its cable
inside wiring rules to enhance competition in the video distribution
marketplace. The Second FNPRM seeks comment on, among other things,
whether there are circumstances where the FCC should adopt restrictions
on exclusive contracts in order to further promote competition in the
multiple dwelling unit marketplace. The 2nd Report and Order addresses
multiple dwelling units when the occupant charges video service
providers. In the First Order on Reconsideration and the Second Report
and Order, the Commission modified its rules in part. The United States
Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit remanded a
portion of the Commission decision back to the Commission for further
consideration. In September 2004, the Commission issued an FNPRM in
response to the courts decision. The subsequent Report and Order and
Declaratory Ruling concluded that cable wiring behind sheet rock is
physically inaccessible for determining the demarcation point.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/17/92 57 FR 54209
R&O 03/02/93 58 FR 11970
NPRM 02/01/96 61 FR 3657
First Order on Recon & FNPRM 02/16/96 61 FR 6210
FNPRM 09/03/97 62 FR 46453
R&O and Second FNPRM 11/14/97 62 FR 60165
First Order on Recon and Second
R&O 03/21/03 68 FR 13850
FNPRM 10/15/04 69 FR 61193
R&O and Declaratory Ruling 08/30/07 72 FR 50074
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7037
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: john.norton@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________
495. COMPETITIVE AVAILABILITY OF NAVIGATION DEVICES (CS DOCKET NO. 97-
80)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 549
Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules to address the mandate
expressed in section 629 of the Communications Act to ensure the
commercial availability of ``navigation devices,'' the equipment used
to access video programming and other services from multichannel video
programming systems.
Specifically, in 1998, the Commission required MVPDs to make available
by July 1, 2000, a security element separate from the basic navigation
device (e.g., cable set-top boxes, digital video recorders, and
television receivers with navigation capabilities). The separation of
the security element from the host device required by this rule
(referred to as the ``integration ban'') was designed to enable
unaffiliated manufacturers, retailers, and other vendors to
commercially market host devices while allowing MVPDs to retain control
over their system security. MVPDs were permitted to continue providing
equipment with integrated security until January 1, 2005, so long as
modular security components, known as point-of-deployment modules, were
also made available for use with host devices obtained through retail
outlets. In April 2003, in response to requests from cable operators,
the Commission extended the effective date of the integration ban until
July 1, 2006. Then, in 2005, again at the urging of cable operators,
the Commission extended that date until July 1, 2007. Also, in this
proceeding, in April 2003, the Commission adopted unidirectional ``plug
and play'' rules, to govern compatibility between MVPDs and navigation
devices manufactured by consumer electronics manufacturers not
affiliated with cable operators. In June 2007, the Commission solicited
comment on proposed standards to ensure bidirectional compatibility of
cable television systems and consumer electronics equipment.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/05/97 62 FR 10011
R&O 07/15/98 63 FR 38089
Order on Recon 06/02/99 64 FR 29599
FNPRM & Declaratory Ruling 09/28/00 65 FR 58255
FNPRM 01/16/03 68 FR 2278
Order and FNPRM 06/17/03 68 FR 35818
Second R&O 11/28/03 68 FR 66728
FNPRM 11/28/03 68 FR 66776
Order on Recon 01/28/04 69 FR 4081
Second R&O 06/22/05 70 FR 36040
Third FNPRM 07/25/07 72 FR 40818
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1573
Email: brendan.murray@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________
496. CABLE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL OWNERSHIP LIMITS (MM DOCKET NO. 92-
264)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 533
Abstract: Section 613 of the Communications Act requires the Commission
to ``prescribe rules and regulations establishing reasonable limits on
the number of cable subscribers a person is authorized to reach through
cable systems owned by such person, or in which such person has an
attributable interest.'' On October 8, 1999, the Commission issued a
Third Report and Order, FCC 99-289, in this matter. The Commission
revised the horizontal ownership rules as follows: (1) All multichannel
video subscribers will be counted when calculating the 30 percent
ownership limit; (2) actual subscriber numbers, rather than potential
subscriber numbers, will be used for calculating an owner's share; and
(3) the minority exception which allowed a 35 percent ownership limit
for minority-owned entities under certain circumstances was eliminated.
On March 2, 2001, the District of Columbia Circuit Court reversed and
remanded the cable horizontal and vertical limits, as well as two
aspects of the attribution rules used to determine compliance with
these limits. (Time Warner
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Entertainment Co. v. FCC, 240 F.3d 1126 (DC cir. 2001)). Pursuant to
the court's remand, the Commission solicited comment in a Further
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (September 2001) and a Second Further
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
In the Fourth Report and Order, the Commission set the cable horizontal
ownership limit at 30 percent. In the accompanying Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking, comment was sought on issues regarding the cable
attribution rules and appropriate channel occupancy limits.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Second MO&O on Recon and FNPRM 07/14/98 63 FR 37790
Third R&O 12/01/99 64 FR 67198
Order on Recon 03/08/00 65 FR 12135
MO&O 06/08/00 65 FR 36382
FNPRM 10/11/01 66 FR 51905
Second FNPRM 06/18/05 70 FR 33680
Fourth R&O and FNPRM 02/29/08 73 FR 11048
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Mania K. Baghdadi, Deputy Division Chief, Industry
Analysis Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2133
Email: mania.baghdadi@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________
497. DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING SYSTEMS (MM DOCKET NO. 99-325)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303
Abstract: The rulemaking proceeding was initiated to foster the
development and implementation of terrestrial digital audio
broadcasting (DAB). The transition to DAB promises the benefits that
have generally accompanied digitalization--better audio fidelity, more
robust transmission systems, and the possibility of new auxiliary
services. In the First Report and Order, the Commission selected in-
band, on-channel as the technology that will permit AM and FM radio
broadcasters to introduce digital operations. Consideration of formal
standard-setting procedures and related broadcasting licensing and
service rule changes are addressed in a Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking. Further technical guidance is provided in a Second Report
and Order.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/09/99 64 FR 61054
First R&O 12/23/02 67 FR 78193
FNPRM and NOI 05/14/04 69 FR 27815
Second R&O 08/15/07 72 FR 45712
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-2700
Email: peter.doyle@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________
498. SECOND PERIODIC REVIEW OF RULES AND POLICIES AFFECTING THE
CONVERSION TO DTV
Legal Authority: 47 USC 4(i) and 4(j); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307; 47
USC 309; 47 USC 336
Abstract: On January 18, 2001, the Commission adopted a Report and
Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, addressing a
number of issues related to the conversion of the nation's broadcast
television system from analog to digital television. The Second Report
and Order resolved several major technical issues including the issue
of receiver performance standards, DTV tuners, and revisions to certain
components of the DTV transmission standard. A subsequent NPRM
commenced the Commission's second periodic review of the progress of
the digital television conversion. The resulting R&O adopted a multi-
step process to create a new DTV table of allotments and
authorizations. Also in the R&O, the Commission adopted replication and
maximization deadlines for DTV broadcasters and updated rules in
recognition revisions to broadcast transmission standards.
The Second R&O adopts disclosure requirements for televisions that do
not include a digital tuner.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/23/00 65 FR 15600
R&O 02/13/01 66 FR 9973
MO&O 12/18/01 66 FR 65122
Third MO&O and Order on Recon 10/02/02 67 FR 61816
Second R&O and Second MO&O 10/11/02 67 FR 63290
NPRM 02/18/03 68 FR 7737
R&O 10/04/04 69 FR 59500
Second R&O 05/10/07 72 FR 26554
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Eloise Gore, Associate Bureau Chief, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1066
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: eloise.gore@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH54
_______________________________________________________________________
499. DIRECT BROADCAST PUBLIC INTEREST OBLIGATIONS (MM DOCKET NO. 93-25)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 335
Abstract: The Commission adopted rules in 1998 that implement section
25 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of
1992, as codified at section 335 of the Communications Act of 1934.
Section 335 directs the Commission to impose certain public interest
obligations on direct broadcast satellite providers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/08/93 58 FR 12917
R&O 02/08/99 64 FR 52399
Order on Recon 04/22/04 69 FR 21761
Order on Recon 04/28/04 69 FR 23155
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Rosalee Chiara, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0754
Email: rchiara@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________
500. REVISION OF EEO RULES AND POLICIES (MM DOCKET NO. 98-204)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 257; 47 USC 301; 47 USC
303; 47 USC 307 to 309; 47 USC 334; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 554
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Abstract: FCC authority to govern Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
responsibilities of cable television operators was codified in the
Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984. This authority was extended to
television broadcast licensees and other multi-channel video
programming distributors in the Cable and Television Consumer
Protection Act of 1992. In the Second Report and Order, the FCC adopted
new EEO rules and policies. This action was in response to a decision
of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that
found prior EEO rules unconstitutional. The Third Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (NPRM) requests comment as to the applicability of the EEO
rules to part-time employees. The Third Report and Order adopted
revised forms for broadcast station and MVPDs Annual Employment Report.
In the Fourth NPRM, comment was sought regarding public access to the
data contained in the forms.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/14/02 67 FR 1704
Second R&O and Third NPRM 01/07/03 68 FR 670
Correction 01/13/03 68 FR 1657
Fourth NPRM 06/23/04 69 FR 34986
Third R&O 06/23/04 69 FR 34950
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Lewis Pulley, Asst. Chief, Policy Division, Media
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1450
Email: lewis.pulley@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________
501. BROADCAST MULTIPLE AND CROSS-OWNERSHIP LIMITS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(a); 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303;
47 USC 307; 47 USC 309 and 310
Abstract: In 2002, the Commission undertook a comprehensive review of
its broadcast multiple and cross-ownership limits examining: cross-
ownership of TV and radio stations; local TV ownership limits; national
TV cap; and dual network rule.
The Report and Order replaced the newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership
and radio and TV rules with a tiered approach based on the number of
television stations in a market. Petitions for Reconsideration are
pending. Also, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals remanded portions of
the Commission's decisions. In June 2006, the Commission adopted a
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking initiating the 2006 review of the
broadcast ownership rules. The further notice also sought comment on
how to address the issues raised by the Third Circuit. Additional
questions are raised for comment in a Second Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking.
In the Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, the Commission
adopted rule changes regarding newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership, but
otherwise generally retained the other broadcast ownership rules
currently in effect.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/05/01 66 FR 50991
R&O 08/05/03 68 FR 46286
Public Notice 02/19/04 69 FR 9216
FNPRM 08/09/06 71 FR 4511
Second FNPRM 08/08/07 72 FR 44539
R&O and Order on Recon 02/21/08 73 FR 9481
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Mania K. Baghdadi, Deputy Division Chief, Industry
Analysis Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2133
Email: mania.baghdadi@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________
502. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES FOR DIGITAL LOW POWER TELEVISION, TELEVISION
TRANSLATOR, AND TELEVISION BOOSTER STATIONS (MB DOCKET NO. 03-185)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 309; 47 USC 336
Abstract: This proceeding initiates the digital television conversion
for low power television (LPTV) and television translator stations. The
rules and policies adopted as a result of this proceeding provide the
framework for these stations' conversion from analog to digital
broadcasting. The Report and Order adopts definitions and permissible
use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations. Petitions
for reconsideration of the Report and Order are pending.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/26/03 68 FR 55566
R&O 11/29/04 69 FR 69325
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-2324
Fax: 202 418-2827
Email: shaun.maher@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________
503. JOINT SALES AGREEMENTS IN LOCAL TELEVISION MARKETS (MB DOCKET NO.
04-256)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 152(a); 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; . . .
Abstract: A joint sales agreement (JSA) is an agreement with a licensee
of a brokered station that authorizes a broker to sell some or all of
the advertising time for the brokered station in return for a fee or
percentage of revenues paid to the licensee. The Commission has sought
comment on whether TV JSAs should be attributed for purposes of
determining compliance with the Commission's multiple ownership rules.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/26/04 69 FR 52464
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Debra Sabourin, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: debra.sabourin@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________
504. SIGNIFICANTLY VIEWED OUT-OF-MARKET BROADCAST STATIONS (MB DOCKET
NO. 05-49)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 340
[[Page 64541]]
Abstract: Section 202 of the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and
Reauthorization Act of 2004 creates section 340 of the Communications
Act, which provides satellite carries with the authority to offer
Commission determined ``significantly viewed'' signals of out-of-market
broadcast stations to subscribers. In the NPRM, comment was sought on
implementation of section 340. The resulting Report and Order adopted a
list of significantly viewed stations and procedures for stations to
petition the Commission for inclusion on the list.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/08/05 70 FR 11314
R&O 12/27/05 70 FR 76504
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2120
Email: evan.baranoff@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI56
_______________________________________________________________________
505. REVISION OF PROCEDURES GOVERNING AMENDMENTS TO FM TABLE OF
ALLOTMENTS AND CHANGES OF COMMUNITY OF LICENSE IN THE RADIO BROADCAST
SERVICES (MB DOCKET NO. 05-210)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303
Abstract: The rulemaking was initiated to reduce backlog in, and
streamline, the FM allotment procedures and, to a lesser extent,
streamline certain procedures pertaining to AM applications. Although
the Commission has made important changes to streamline the processing
of radio broadcast applications, the basic procedures for amending the
Table have not changed since 1982. The Notice seeks comment on a number
of specific rule and procedural changes in the handling of FM and AM
applications and rulemaking petitions to amend the Table. In the area
of applications procedures, the Notice seeks comments on various
proposals designed to encourage only bona fide proponents to submit
petitions and to limit the complexity of such petitions. If these
changes are adopted, it will expedite the approval and implementation
on new and upgraded radio service to the public. The Report and Order
adopted the proposals from the notice. Petitions for reconsideration
are pending.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/22/05 70 FR 44537
NPRM Comment Period End 10/03/05
R&O 12/20/06 71 FR 76208
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Tom Nessinger, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2709
Email: thomas.nessinger@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________
506. DIGITAL TELEVISION DISTRIBUTED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (MB
DOCKET NO. 05-312)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) to (j); 47 USC 157; 47 USC
301; . . .
Abstract: A digital television transmission system (DTS) employs
multiple synchronized transmitters spread around a station's service
area. Such distributed transmitters fill in unserved areas in the
parent station's coverage area. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) examines issues related to the use of DTS and proposes rules for
future DTS operation. The Report and Order adopts the technical and
licensing rules necessary to implement DTS service.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/07/05 70 FR 72763
R&O 12/05/08 73 FR 74047
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2120
Email: evan.baranoff@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI68
_______________________________________________________________________
507. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CABLE COMMUNICATIONS POLICY ACT OF 1984 AS
AMENDED BY THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION ACT
OF 1992 (MB DOCKET NO. 05-311)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 541(a)(1); 47 USC
556(c)
Abstract: Section 621(a)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended, states in relevant part that ``a franchising authority . .
.may not unreasonably refuse to award an additional competitive
franchise.'' The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) solicits comment
on implementation of section 621(a)(1)'s directive, and whether the
franchising process unreasonably impedes the achievement of the
interrelated Federal goals of enhanced cable competition and
accelerated broadband deployment and, if so, how the Commission should
act to address that problem.
The subsequent Report and Order found that certain actions by local
franchising authorities constitute an unreasonable refusal to award a
competitive franchise within the meaning of section 621(a)(1). The item
included a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking
comment on how the findings should affect existing franchises.
In the Second Report and Order, a number of the rules promulgated in
this docket are extended to incumbent cable operators.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/19/05 70 FR 73973
R&O and FNPRM 03/21/07 72 FR 13230
Second R&O 11/23/07 72 FR 65670
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Holly Saurer, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7283
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: holly.saurer@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI69
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_______________________________________________________________________
508. PROGRAM ACCESS RULES--SUNSET OF EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS PROHIBITION AND
EXAMINATION OF PROGRAMMING TYING ARRANGEMENTS; (MB DOCKET NOS. 07-29,
07-198)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 548
Abstract: The program access provisions of the Communications Act
(section 628) generally prohibit exclusive contracts for satellite
delivered programming between programmers in which a cable operator has
an attributable interest (vertically integrated programmers) and cable
operators. This limitation was set to expire on October 5, 2007, unless
circumstances in the video programming marketplace indicate that an
extension of the prohibition continues ``to be necessary to preserve
and protect competition and diversity in the distribution of video
programming.`` The proceeding undertakes the required review. The
Report and Order concluded the prohibition continues to be necessary,
and accordingly, retained it until October 5, 2012. The accompanying
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on revisions to the
Commission's program access and retransmission consent rules.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/01/07 72 FR 9289
R&O 10/04/07 72 FR 56645
NPRM 10/31/07 72 FR 61590
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: David Konczal, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2228
Email: david.konczal@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI87
_______________________________________________________________________
509. THIRD PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND POLICIES
AFFECTING THE CONVERSION TO DIGITAL TELEVISION (MB DOCKET NO. 07-91)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 301
to 303; 47 USC 307 to 309; 47 USC 312; 47 USC 316; 47 USC 318 and 319;
47 USC 324 and 325; 47 USC 336 and 337
Abstract: Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, full-
power broadcast stations must transmit only in digital signals, and may
no longer transmit analog signals. This proceeding is the Commission's
third periodic review of the transition of the nation's broadcast
television system from analog to digital television (DTV). The
Commission conducts these periodic reviews in order to assess the
progress of the transition and make any necessary adjustments to the
Commission's rules and policies to facilitate the introduction of DTV
service and the recovery of spectrum at the end of the transition. In
this review, the Commission considers how to ensure that broadcasters
complete construction of their final post-transition (digital)
facilities by the statutory deadline.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/09/07 72 FR 37310
R&O 01/30/08 73 FR 5634
Order on Clarification 07/10/08 73 FR 39623
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2120
Email: evan.baranoff@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI89
_______________________________________________________________________
510. DTV CONSUMER EDUCATION INITIATIVE (MB DOCKET NO. 07-148)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 335 and 336
Abstract: Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, full-
power broadcast stations must transmit only in digital signals, and may
no longer transmit analog signals. From the beginning of the digital
transition, the Commission has been committed to working with
representatives from industry, public interest groups, and Congress to
make the significant benefits of digital broadcasting available to the
public. The digital transition will make valuable spectrums available
for both public safety uses and expanded wireless competition and
innovation. It will also provide consumers with better quality
television picture and sound, and make new services available through
multicasting. These innovations, however, are dependent upon widespread
consumer understanding of the benefits and the mechanics of the
transition. While the Commission has been engaged in various DTV
outreach efforts, this proceeding was initiated to seek public comment
on whether there are additional steps relating to consumer education
about the digital transition which the Commission should take.
The Report and Order found a clear and compelling need for educational
efforts directed at consumers. Requirements were imposed on several
participants in the DTV transition to provide information about the
transition to consumers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/16/07 72 FR 46014
R&O 03/24/08 73 FR 15431
FNPRM 05/28/08 73 FR 30591
Order 06/26/08 73 FR 36282
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Lyle Elder, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2120
Email: lyle.elder@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI96
_______________________________________________________________________
511. BROADCAST LOCALISM (MB DOCKET NO. 04-233)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 532; 47 USC 536
Abstract: The concept of localism has been a cornerstone of broadcast
regulation. The Commission has consistently held that as temporary
trustee of the public's airwaves, broadcasters are obligated to operate
their stations to serve the public interest. Specifically, broadcasters
are required to air programming responsive to the needs and issues of
the people in their licensed communities. The Commission opened this
proceeding to seek input on a number of issues related to broadcast
localism.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/13/08 73 FR 8255
[[Page 64543]]
NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/08
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: William Freedman, Associate Chief, Media Bureau,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-1415
Email: william.freedman@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ04
_______________________________________________________________________
512. CREATING A LOW POWER RADIO SERVICE (MM DOCKET NO. 99-25)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC
403; 47 USC 405
Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to establish a new
noncommercial educational low power FM radio service for non-profit
community organizations and public safety entities. In January 2000,
the Commission adopted a Report and Order establishing two classes of
LPFM stations, 100 watt (LP100) and 10 watt (LP10) facilities, with
service radii of approximately 3.5 miles and 1-2 miles, respectively.
The Report and Order also established ownership and eligibility rules
for the LPFM service. The Commission generally restricted ownership to
entities with no attributable interest in any other broadcast station
or other media. To choose among entities filing mutually exclusive
applications for LPFM licenses, the Commission established a point
system favoring local ownership and locally-originated programming. The
Report and Order imposed separation requirements for LPFM with respect
to full power stations operating on co-, first- and second-adjacent and
intermediate frequency (IF) channels. In December 2000, legislation was
enacted that required the Commission to modify its rules to (i)
prescribe LPFM station third-adjacent channel interference protection
standards and (ii) prohibit any applicant from obtaining an LPFM
station license if the applicant previously has engaged in the
unlicensed operation of a station. In March 2001, the Commission
adopted a Second Report and Order implementing this statute.
In a Further Notice issued in 2005, the Commission reexamined some of
its rules governing the LPFM service, noting that the rules may
adjustment in order to ensure that the Commission maximizes the value
of the LPFM service without harming the interests of full-power FM
stations or other Commission licensees. The Commission sought comment
on a number of issues with respect to LPFM ownership restrictions and
eligibility.
The Third Report and Order resolves issues raised in the Further
Notice. The accompanying Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(FNPRM) considers rule changes to avoid the potential loss of LPFM
stations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/16/99 64 FR 2577
R&O 02/15/00 65 FR 7616
MO&O and Order on Recon 11/09/00 65 FR 67289
Second R&O 05/10/01 66 FR 23861
Second Order on Recon and FNPRM 07/07/05 70 FR 3918
Third R&O and Second FNPRM 01/17/08 73 FR 3202
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-2700
Email: peter.doyle@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ07
_______________________________________________________________________
513. SPONSORSHIP IDENTIFICATION RULES AND EMBEDDED ADVERTISING (MB
DOCKET NO. 08-90)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i) and (j); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 303(a);
47 USC 317; 47 USC 405; 47 USC 508
Abstract: The Commission undertook this proceeding to seek comment on
the relationship between the Commission's sponsorship identification
rules and the increasing reliance on industry by embedded advertising
techniques. Due to recent technological changes that allow consumers to
more easily bypass traditional commercial content, content providers
may be turning to more subtle and sophisticated means of incorporating
commercial messages into programming. The NPRM will seek to determine
how embedded advertising affects the efficacy of the sponsorship
identification rules in protecting the public's right to know who is
paying to air commercials or other programming matter on broadcast
outlets and cable television systems.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM and NOI 07/24/08 73 FR 43194
NPRM Comment Period End 09/22/08
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1573
Email: brendan.murray@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________
514. AN INQUIRY INTO THE COMMISSION'S POLICIES AND
RULES REGARDING AM RADIO SERVICE DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA PERFORMANCE
VERIFICATION (MM DOCKET NO. 93-177)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 308
Abstract: This proceeding is part of a streamlining initiative to
simplify the Media Bureau's licensing procedures. The Report and Order
in this proceeding simplified traditional proof of performance
requirements for directional AM stations. The Second Report and Order
further reduces regulatory burdens on AM broadcasters by permitting the
use of computer modeling.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/27/99 64 FR 40539
R&O 04/25/01 66 FR 20752
FNPRM 04/25/01 66 FR 20779
2nd R&O 10/30/08 73 FR 64558
2nd FNPRM 12/11/08 73 FR 75376
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Ann Gallagher, Audio Division. Media Bureau, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2716
Email: ann.gallagher@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ17
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_______________________________________________________________________
515. AMENDMENT OF PARTS 73 AND 74 OF THE COMMISSION'S
RULES TO ESTABLISH RULES FOR REPLACEMENT DIGITAL LOW POWER TELEVISION
TRANSLATOR STATIONS; MB DOCKET NO. 08-253
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and (j); 47 USC 157; 47 USC
301; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307 to 309; 47 USC 312; 47 USC
316; 47 USC 318 and 319; 47 USC 324 and 325; 47 USC 336 and 337
Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to create a new digital
television translator service to permit full-service television
stations to continue to provide digital service to viewers within their
coverage areas who have lost service as a result of the stations'
digital transition.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/20/09 74 FR 61
R&O 06/02/09 74 FR 26300
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Barbara A. Kreisman, Chief, Video Division, Media
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1600
Email: barbara.kreisman@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ18
_______________________________________________________________________
516. POLICIES TO PROMOTE RURAL RADIO SERVICE AND TO
STREAMLINE ALLOTMENT AND ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES; MB DOCKET NO. 09-52
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC
307 and 309(j)
Abstract: This proceeding was commenced to consider a number of changes
to the Commission's rules and procedures to carry out the statutory
goal of distributing radio service fairly and equitably, and to
increase the transparency and efficiency of radio broadcast auction and
licensing processes. In the NPRM, comment is sought on specific
proposals regarding the procedures used to award commercial broadcast
spectrum in the AM and FM broadcast bands.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/13/09 74 FR 22498
NPRM Comment Period End 07/10/09
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-2700
Email: peter.doyle@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ23
_______________________________________________________________________
517. PROMOTING DIVERSIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP IN THE
BROADCAST SERVICES (MB DOCKET NO. 07-294)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(a); 47 USC 154 i and (j); 47
USC 257; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307 to 310; 47 USC 336; 47 USC 534 to
535
Abstract: Diversity and competition are longstanding and important
Commission goals. The measures proposed, as well as those adopted in
this proceeding, are intended to promote diversity of ownership of
media outlets. In the Report and Order and 3rd FNPRM, measures are
enacted to increase participation in the broadcasting industry by new
entrants and small businesses, including minority- and women-owned
businesses. In the Report and Order and 4th FNPRM, the Commission
adopts improvements to its data collection in order to obtain an
accurate and comprehensive assessment of minority and female broadcast
ownership in the United States.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
R&O 05/16/08 73 FR 28361
3rd FNPRM 05/16/08 73 FR 28400
R&O 05/27/09 74 FR 25163
4th FNPRM 05/27/09 74 FR 25305
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Kristi Thompson, Attorney, Industry Analysis Division
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1318
Email: kristi.thompson@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ27
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Office of Managing Director
_______________________________________________________________________
518. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 159
Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47
U.S.C. 159, requires the FCC to recover the cost of its activities by
assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of
the activities.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/06/06 71 FR 17410
R&O 08/02/06 71 FR 43842
NPRM 05/02/07 72 FR 24213
R&O 08/16/07 72 FR 45908
FNPRM 08/16/07 72 FR 46010
NPRM 05/28/08 73 FR 30563
R&O 08/26/08 73 FR 50201
FNPRM 08/26/08 73 FR 50285
2nd R&O 05/12/09 74 FR 22104
NPRM and Order 06/02/09 74 FR 26329
R&O 08/11/09 74 FR 40089
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Daniel Daly, Attorney, Office of the Managing Director,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-1832
Email: daniel.daly@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI79
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_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
519. REVISION OF THE RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911
EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 134(i); 47 USC 151; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 208; 47
USC 215; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309
Abstract: In a series of orders in several related proceedings issued
since 1996, the Federal Communications Commission has taken action to
improve the quality and reliability of 911 emergency services for
wireless phone users. Rules have been adopted governing the
availability of basic 911 services and the implementation of enhanced
911 (E911) for wireless services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
FNPRM 08/02/96 61 FR 40374
R&O 08/02/96 61 FR 40348
MO&O 01/16/98 63 FR 2631
Second R&O 06/28/99 64 FR 34564
Third R&O 11/04/99 64 FR 60126
Second MO&O 12/29/99 64 FR 72951
Fourth R&O, Third NPRM, and NPRM09/19/00 65 FR 56752
Fourth MO&O 10/02/00 65 FR 58657
FNPRM 06/13/01 66 FR 31878
Order 11/02/01 66 FR 55618
R&O 05/23/02 67 FR 36112
Public Notice 07/17/02 67 FR 46909
Order to Stay 07/26/02
Order on Recon 01/22/03 68 FR 2914
FNPRM 01/23/03 68 FR 3214
Second R&O, Second FNPRM 02/11/04 69 FR 6578
Second R&O 09/07/04 69 FR 54037
NPRM 06/20/07 72 FR 33948
NPRM Comment Period End 08/20/07
Order on Recon 10/11/07 72 FR 57879
R&O 02/14/08 73 FR 8617
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0952
Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG34
_______________________________________________________________________
520. ENHANCED 911 SERVICES FOR WIRELINE
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201; 47 USC 222; 47
USC 251
Abstract: The rules generally will assist State governments in drafting
legislation that will ensure that multi-line telephone systems are
compatible with the enhanced 911 network.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/11/94 59 FR 54878
FNPRM 01/23/03 68 FR 3214
Second FNPRM 02/11/04 69 FR 6595
R&O 02/11/04 69 FR 6578
Public Notice 01/13/05 70 FR 2405
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0952
Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________
521. IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
ACT
Legal Authority: 47 USC 229; 47 USC 1001 to 1008
Abstract: All of the decisions in this proceeding thus far are aimed at
implementation of provisions of the Communications Assistance for Law
Enforcement Act.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/10/97 62 FR 63302
Order 01/13/98 63 FR 1943
FNPRM 11/16/98 63 FR 63639
R&O 01/29/99 64 FR 51462
Order 03/29/99 64 FR 14834
Second R&O 09/23/99 64 FR 51462
Third R&O 09/24/99 64 FR 51710
Order on Recon 09/28/99 64 FR 52244
Policy Statement 10/12/99 64 FR 55164
Second Order on Recon 05/04/01 66 FR 22446
Order 10/05/01 66 FR 50841
Order on Remand 05/02/02 67 FR 21999
NPRM 09/23/04 69 FR 56976
First R&O 10/13/05 70 FR 59704
Second R&O 07/05/06 71 FR 38091
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0952
Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________
522. DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND SPECTRUM REQUIREMENTS
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201 and
202; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 337(a); 47 USC 403
Abstract: This item takes steps toward developing a flexible regulatory
framework to meet vital current and future public safety communications
needs.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/09/97 62 FR 60199
Second NPRM 11/07/97 62 FR 60199
First R&O 11/02/98 63 FR 58645
Third NPRM 11/02/98 63 FR 58685
MO&O 11/04/99 64 FR 60123
Second R&O 08/08/00 65 FR 48393
Fourth NPRM 08/25/00 65 FR 51788
Second MO&O 09/05/00 65 FR 53641
Third MO&O 11/07/00 65 FR 66644
Third R&O 11/07/00 65 FR 66644
Fifth NPRM 02/16/01 66 FR 10660
Fourth R&O 02/16/01 66 FR 10632
MO&O 09/27/02 67 FR 61002
NPRM 11/08/02 67 FR 68079
R&O 12/13/02 67 FR 76697
NPRM 04/27/05 70 FR 21726
R&O 04/27/05 70 FR 21671
NPRM 04/07/06 71 FR 17786
NPRM 09/21/06 71 FR 55149
Ninth NPRM 01/10/07 72 FR 1201
Ninth NPRM Comment Period End 02/26/07
R&O and FNPRM 05/02/07 72 FR 24238
R&O and FNPRM Comment Period End05/23/07
Second R&O 08/24/07 72 FR 48814
Second FNPRM 05/21/08 73 FR 29582
Third FNPRM 10/03/08 73 FR 57750
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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Agency Contact: Jeff Cohen, Senior Legal Counsel, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0799
Email: jeff.cohen@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________
523. 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW--REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS SETTLEMENT IN
MARITIME MOBILE AND MARITIME MOBILE-SATELLITE RADIO SERVICES; (IB DOCKET
NO. 98-96)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC
303(r)
Abstract: The FCC seeks comment regarding Accounts Settlement in the
Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) Radio
Services.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/24/98 63 FR 39800
FNPRM 07/28/99 64 FR 40808
R&O 07/28/99 64 FR 40774
Comment Period Extended 09/03/99 64 FR 48337
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Timothy Peterson, Chief of Staff, PSHSB, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1575
RIN: 3060-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________
524. IMPLEMENTATION OF 911 ACT
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 157; 47
USC 160; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 210; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 251(e);
47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 308 to 309(j); 47 USC 310
Abstract: This proceeding is separate from the Commission's proceeding
on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems (E911) in that it is intended to
implement provisions of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety
Act of 1999 through the promotion of public safety by the deployment of
a seamless, nationwide emergency communications infrastructure that
includes wireless communications services. More specifically, a chief
goal of the proceeding is to ensure that all emergency calls are routed
to the appropriate local emergency authority to provide assistance. The
E911 proceeding goes a step further and is aimed at improving the
effectiveness and reliability of wireless 911 dispatchers with
additional information on wireless 911 calls.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 01/25/02 67 FR 3621
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: David H. Siehl, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1313
Fax: 202 418-2816
Email: david.siehl@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________
525. COMMISSION RULES CONCERNING DISRUPTIONS TO COMMUNICATIONS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r)
Abstract: The Report and Order extended the Commission's disruption
reporting requirements to communications providers who are not wireline
carriers. The Commission also streamlined compliance with the reporting
requirements through electronic filing with a ``fill in the blank''
template and by simplifying the application of that rule. In addition,
the Commission delegates authority to the Chief, Office of Engineering
and Technology, to make the revisions to the filing system and template
necessary to improve the efficiency of reporting and to reduce, where
reasonably possible, the time for providers to prepare, and for the
Commission staff to review, the communications disruption reports
required to be filed. Such authority was subsequently delegated to the
Chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. These actions
will allow the Commission to obtain the necessary information regarding
service disruptions in an efficient and expeditious manner and to
achieve significant concomitant public interest benefits.
The Commission received nine petitions for reconsideration in this
proceeding, which are pending.
The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) expands the record in
the proceeding to focus specifically on the unique communications needs
of airports, including wireless and satellite communications. In this
regard, the Commission requested comment on the additional types of
airport communications (e.g., wireless, satellite) that should be
required to file service disruption reports--particularly from a
homeland security and defense perspective. These types of airport
communications may include, for example, communications that are
provided by ARINC as well as commercial communications (e.g., air-to-
ground and ground-to-air telephone communications) as well as intra-
airline commercial links. The Commission also requested comment on
whether the outage-reporting requirements for special facilities should
be extended to cover general aviation airports (GA) and, if so, what
the applicable threshold criteria should be.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/26/04 69 FR 15761
FNPRM 11/26/04 69 FR 68859
R&O 12/03/04 69 FR 70316
Announcement of Effective Date
and Partial Stay 12/30/04 69 FR 78338
Petition for Recon 02/15/05 70 FR 7737
Amendment of Delegated Authority02/21/08 73 FR 9462
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and
Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public
Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington,
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7452
Email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI22
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_______________________________________________________________________
526. E911 REQUIREMENTS FOR IP-ENABLED SERVICE PROVIDERS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 251(e);
47 USC 303(r)
Abstract: The notice seeks comment on what additional steps the
Commission should take to ensure that providers of voice-over Internet
protocol services that interconnect with the public switched telephone
network provide ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/29/05 70 FR 37307
NPRM Comment Period End 09/12/05
NPRM 06/20/07 72 FR 33948
NPRM Comment Period End 07/11/07
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0952
Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________
527. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INDEPENDENT PANEL REVIEWING THE IMPACT OF
HURRICANE KATRINA ON COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 218; 47 USC 303(r)
Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)in EB Docket No.
06-119, the Commission initiated a comprehensive rulemaking to address
and implement the recommendations presented by the Independent Panel
Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks
(Independent Panel). The Independent Panel's report included
recommendations which relate to: (1) Pre-positioning the communications
industry and the government for disasters in order to achieve greater
network reliability and resiliency; (2) improving recovery coordination
to address existing shortcomings and to maximize the use of existing
resources; (3) improving the operability and interoperability of public
safety and 911 communications in times of crisis; and (4) improving
communication of emergency information to the public. The Commission,
in this proceeding, is to take the lessons learned from this disaster
and build upon them to promote more effective, efficient response and
recovery efforts as well as heightened readiness and preparedness in
the future. To accomplish this goal, the Commission invited comment on
what actions the Commission can take to address the Independent Panel's
recommendations.
In the Order released June 8, 2007 (EB Docket No. 06-119 and WC Docket
No. 06-63), the Commission directed the Public Safety and Homeland
Security Bureau to implement several of the recommendations made by the
Independent Panel. The Commission also adopted rules requiring some
communications providers to have emergency/backup power and requiring
certain communications providers to conduct analyses and submit reports
on the redundancy and resiliency of their 911 and E911 networks and/or
systems. Finally, the Commission extended limited regulatory relief
from Section 272 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,
previously accorded by the Wireline Competition Bureau.
In an Order on Reconsideration released on October 4, 2007, the
Commission considered six petitions for reconsideration and/or
clarification of the June 2007 Order that adopted the backup power rule
(section 12.2 of the Commission's rules). The Order on Reconsideration
granted in part and denied in part the petitions. The Commission
modified the backup power rule to address several meritorious issues
raised by petitioners. This modification will facilitate carrier
compliance and reduce the burden on local exchange carriers and
commercial mobile radio service providers, while continuing to further
important homeland security and public safety goals.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/07/06 71 FR 38564
Order 07/11/07 72 FR 37655
Delay of Effective Date of Rule 08/10/07 72 FR 44978
Petitions for Recon 08/20/07 72 FR 46485
Order on Recon 10/11/07 72 FR 57879
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and
Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public
Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington,
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7452
Email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________
528. STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY SYSTEM (SVRS)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301 to 303
Abstract: The Report and Order amends 47 CFR 90.20(e)(6) governing
stolen vehicle recovery system operations at 173.075 MHz, by increasing
the radiated power limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the
power output limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the power
output limit for narrowband mobile transceivers; modifying the base
station duty cycle; increasing the tracking duty cycle for mobile
transceivers; and retaining the requirement for TV channel 7
interference studies and that such studies must be served on TV channel
7 stations.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/23/06 71 FR 49401
NPRM Comment Period End 10/10/06
R&O 10/14/08 73 FR 60631
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Zenji Nakazawa, Assoc. Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7949
Email: zenji.nakazaw@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ01
_______________________________________________________________________
529. THE COMMERCIAL MOBILE ALERT SYSTEM
Legal Authority: PL 109-347 title VI; EO 13407; 47 USC 151; 47 USC
154(i)
Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission
initiated a comprehensive rulemaking
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to establish a commercial mobile alert system under which commercial
mobile service providers may elect to transmit emergency alerts to the
public.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/03/08 73 FR 545
NPRM Comment Period End 02/04/08
First R&O 07/24/08 73 FR 43009
Second R&O 08/14/08 73 FR 47550
FNPRM 08/14/08 73 FR 47568
Third R&O 09/22/08 73 FR 54511
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and
Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public
Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington,
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7452
Email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ03
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
530. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, AMENDMENT OF THE
COMMISSION'S RULES--BROADBAND PCS COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND THE COMMERCIAL
MOBILE RADIO SERVICE SPECTRUM CAP
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301 and 302; 47 USC 303(r); 47
USC 309(j); 47 USC 332
Abstract: NPRM to modify the competitive bidding rules for the
Broadband PCS F Block. Report and Order, adopted June 21,1996, modified
the PCS/cellular rule and the cellular spectrum cap.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
O on Recon of Fifth MO&O and D,
E, & F R&O 11/15/00 65 FR 68927
Final Rule 03/02/01 66 FR 13022
Final Rule 06/04/01 66 FR 29911
Third NPRM 08/27/04 69 FR 52632
Third NPRM Comment Period
Extended 10/04/04 69 FR 59166
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7535
Email: abashkin@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________
531. AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE RULES TO ADOPT REGULATIONS FOR
AUTOMATIC VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEMS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 251 and 252; 47 USC 303; 47 USC
309; 47 USC 332
Abstract: This Second Report and Order adopts rules and procedures
governing competitive bidding for multilateration Location and
Monitoring Service (LMS) frequencies.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/06/97 62 FR 52078
NPRM Comment Period End 11/20/97
Second R&O 07/30/98 63 FR 40659
NPRM 05/03/99 64 FR 23571
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Richard Arsenault, Chief Counsel, Mobility Division,
WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0920
Email: richard.arsenault@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________
532. FIXED SATELLITE SERVICE AND TERRESTRIAL SYSTEM IN THE KU-BAND
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303
Abstract: The Memorandum Opinion and Order and 2nd Report and Order
addressed petitions for reconsideration and established technical,
service, and licensing rules for Multichannel Video Distribution and
Data Service (MVDDS) in the 12 GHz band. MVDDS will facilitate the
delivery of new communications services, such as video and broadband
services, to a wide range of populations, including those that are
unserved or underserved. These rules will allow MVDDS licensees to
share the 12 GHz band with new operators on a com-primary basis, and
non-harmful interference basis with incumbent Direct Broadcast
Satellite service providers.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/12/99 64 FR 1786
Order 02/16/99 64 FR 7577
Public Notice 12/15/99 64 FR 70028
FNPRM 01/24/01 66 FR 7607
R&O 02/16/01 66 FR 10601
Petitions for Recon 04/09/01 66 FR 18474
Second R&O 06/26/02 67 FR 43031
Third R&O 06/18/03 68 FR 42610
Order To Deny 07/25/03 68 FR 43942
Final Rule 05/18/04 69 FR 28062
Final Rule 06/07/04 69 FR 28062
Correcting Amendment 10/04/04 69 FR 59145
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jennifer Mock, Program Analyst, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1890
Email: jennifer.mock@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________
533. SERVICE RULES FOR THE 746-764 AND 776-794 MHZ BANDS, AND REVISIONS
TO THE COMMISSION'S RULES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 1; 47 USC 4(i); 47 USC 7; 47 USC 10; 47 USC 201
and 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307 and
308; 47 USC 309(j) and 309(k); 47 USC 310 and 311; 47 USC 315; 47 USC
317; 47 USC 324; 47 USC 331 and 332; 47 USC 336
Abstract: The Report and Order in this proceeding adopts service rules
for licensing and auction of commercial services in spectrum in the 700
MHz
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band to be vacated by UHF television licensees.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/07/99 64 FR 36686
R&O 01/20/00 65 FR 3139
Second R&O 04/04/00 65 FR 17594
MO&O and FNPRM 07/12/00 65 FR 42879
Second MO&O 02/06/01 66 FR 9035
Third R&O 02/14/01 66 FR 10204
Second MO&O 02/15/01 66 FR 10374
Order on Recon of Third R&O 10/10/01 66 FR 51594
Third MO&O and Order 07/30/02 67 FR 49244
Second FNPRM 05/21/08 73 FR 29582
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: William Huber, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2109
Fax: 202 418-0890
Email: whuber@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH32
_______________________________________________________________________
534. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 AS AMENDED
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 309(j)
Abstract: In the Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order in WT Docket No.
99-87 (Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order), the Federal Communications
Commission (Commission or FCC) clarifies the Commission's Third Report
and Order in this docket, and takes the opportunity to correct the
inadvertent deletion of language in the rules regarding the schedule
for Private Land Mobile Radio systems in the 150-174 MHz and 421-512
MHz bands to transition to narrowband kHz technology.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/03/99 64 FR 23571
R&O 01/02/01 66 FR 33
MO&O 05/16/02 67 FR 34848
NPRM 07/17/03 68 FR 42337
R&O 07/17/03 68 FR 42296
Order 04/06/04 69 FR 17959
Final Rule 06/15/05 70 FR 34666
NPRM 06/15/05 70 FR 34726
Final Rule 05/11/05 70 FR 24712
Final Rule 07/15/05 70 FR 41631
Final Rule 04/18/07 72 FR 19387
Fourth MO&O 06/17/08 73 FR 34201
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Roberto Mussenden, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1428
Email: roberto.mussenden@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH33
_______________________________________________________________________
535. AMENDMENT OF PARTS 13 AND 80 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING
MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 302 to 303
Abstract: This matter concerns the amendment of the rules governing
maritime communications in order to consolidate, revise and streamline
the regulations as well as address new international requirements and
improve the operational ability of all users of marine radios.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/24/00 65 FR 21694
NPRM 08/17/00 65 FR 50173
NPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35086
Report & Order 08/07/03 68 FR 46957
Second R&O, Sixth R&O, Second
FNPRM 04/06/04 69 FR 18007
Comments Due 06/07/04
Reply Comments Due 07/06/04
Second R&O and Sixth R&O 11/08/04 69 FR 64664
NPRM 11/08/06 71 FR 65447
Final Action 01/25/08 73 FR 4475
Petition for Reconsideration 03/18/08 73 FR 14486
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________
536. COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 301 to 303; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 332
Abstract: This proceeding proposes resumption of installment payments
for broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS), for example, for
C and F Block, with payment deadline to be reinstated as of March 31,
1998. The proposal contemplates, inter alia, changes to the FCC's C
Block rules to govern re-auction of surrendered spectrum in the C
Block. The proposal was released on October 16, 1997, and published in
the Federal Register.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Second R&O 10/24/97 62 FR 55348
FNPRM 10/24/97 62 FR 55375
Order on Recon of Second R&O 04/08/98 63 FR 17111
Fourth R&O 09/23/98 63 FR 50791
Second Order on Recon of Second
R&O 05/18/99 64 FR 26887
Recon of Fourth R&O 03/16/00 65 FR 14213
FNPRM 06/13/00 65 FR 37092
Sixth R&O and Order on Recon 09/05/00 65 FR 53620
Order on Recon 02/12/01 66 FR 9773
Seventh R&O 10/29/01 66 FR 54447
Eighth R&O 04/08/02 67 FR 16647
Final Rule 07/21/03 68 FR 42984
Final Rule 10/07/03 68 FR 57828
Final Rule 09/30/05 70 FR 57183
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7535
Email: abashkin@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________
537. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW SPECTRUM AGGREGATION LIMITS FOR
COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(g);
47 USC 303(r)
Abstract: The Commission has adopted a final rule in a proceeding
reexamining the need for Commercial Mobile Radio Services spectrum
aggregation limits.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/12/01 66 FR 9798
NPRM Comment Period End 05/14/01
Final Rule 01/14/02 67 FR 1626
Correction to Final Rule 01/31/02 67 FR 4675
Petition for Recon 03/21/02 67 FR 13183
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Michael J. Rowan, Attorney-Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1883
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: michael.rowan@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________
538. IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING EFFICIENT USE OF SPECTRUM THROUGH
ELIMINATION OF BARRIERS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY MARKETS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 160; 47
USC 201 and 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC
308 to 310
Abstract: The Commission has opened a proceeding to examine actions it
may take to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers to the development
of more robust secondary markets in radio spectrum usage rights.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/26/00 65 FR 81475
NPRM Comment Period End 01/29/01 66 FR 8149
New NPRM Comment Period End 02/09/01
NPRM 11/25/03 68 FR 66232
Final Rule 11/25/03 68 FR 66252
NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/04
Final Rule 02/12/04 69 FR 6920
Final Rule 02/25/04 69 FR 8569
Final Rule 11/15/04 69 FR 65544
Final Rule 12/27/04 69 FR 77522
NPRM 12/27/04 69 FR 77560
Final Rule 08/01/07 72 FR 41935
Final Action 01/26/09 74 FR 4344
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division,
Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1550
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: paul.dari@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________
539. REEXAMINATION OF ROAMING OBLIGATIONS OF COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(n); 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j);
47 USC 201(b); 47 USC 251(a); 47 USC 253; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC
332(c)(1)(B); 47 USC 309
Abstract: This rulemaking considers whether the Commission should adopt
an automatic roaming rule for Commercial Mobile Radio Services and
sunset the current manual roaming requirement.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/21/00 65 FR 69891
NPRM 09/28/05 70 FR 56612
NPRM 01/19/06 71 FR 3029
FNPRM 08/30/07 72 FR 50085
Final Rule 08/30/07 72 FR 50064
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Christina Clearwater, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecom. Bureau, Auctions Division, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1893
Email: christina.clearwater@fcc.gov
Won Kim, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1368
Email: won.kim@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________
540. YEAR 2000 BIENNIAL REVIEW (WT DOCKET NO. 01-108)
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Abstract: The year 2000 part 22 Biennial Review Report and Order and
subsequent Order on Reconsideration examined whether certain rules
should be modified or eliminated as a result of technological changes
or increased competition.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 04/01/04 69 FR 17063
Final Rule Effective 06/01/04
Final Rule 09/15/04 69 FR 55516
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Linda Chang, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1339
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: lchang@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI26
_______________________________________________________________________
541. AIR-GROUND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 151(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(r)
Abstract: Re-examination of rules governing air-ground
telecommunications services on commercial airplanes. Revision/
elimination of 47 CFR 22 non-cellular provisions.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/25/03 68 FR 44003
NPRM Comment Period End 10/23/03
Final Rule 04/13/05 70 FR 19293
NPRM 04/13/05 70 FR 19377
Final Rule Correction 04/27/05 70 FR 21663
Final Rule 12/27/05 70 FR 76411
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Richard Arsenault, Chief Counsel, Mobility Division,
WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0920
Email: richard.arsenault@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________
542. AMENDMENTS OF VARIOUS RULES AFFECTING WIRELESS RADIO SERVICES (WT
DOCKET NO. 03-264)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(r)
Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to streamline and harmonize wireless
radio service rules.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8132
NPRM Comment Period End 05/24/04
NPRM 10/19/05 70 FR 60770
Final Rule 10/20/05 70 FR 61049
Proposed Rule 05/02/07 72 FR 24238
Final Rule 05/16/07 72 FR 27688
Final Rule 08/24/07 72 FR 48814
Final Rule 05/02/08 73 FR 24180
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Nina Shafran, Federal Communications Commission, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2781
Email: nina.shafran@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________
543. FACILITATING THE PROVISION OF SPECTRUM-BASED SERVICES TO RURAL
AREAS
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Abstract: This rulemaking will facilitate the provision of spectrum-
based services to rural areas.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/12/03 68 FR 64050
NPRM Comment Period End 01/26/04
NPRM 12/15/04 69 FR 75174
Final Rule 12/15/04 69 FR 75144
Final Rule 04/27/05 70 FR 21652
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division,
Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1550
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: paul.dari@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________
544. IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND
INDUSTRIAL/LAND TRANSPORTATION AND BUSINESS CHANNELS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(f); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC
332
Abstract: The Commission seeks to improve public safety communications
in the 800 MHz band and consolidate the 800 MHz Industrial/Land
Transportation and Business Pool channels.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/05/02 67 FR 16351
Final Rule 08/19/02 67 FR 53754
Proposed Rule 02/10/03 68 FR 6687
Final Rule 11/22/04 69 FR 67823
Final Rule 11/22/04 69 FR 67853
Final Rule 02/08/05 70 FR 6750
Final Rule 02/08/05 70 FR 6761
Final Rule 04/06/05 70 FR 17327
Notice 06/15/05 70 FR 34764
Final Rule 09/28/05 70 FR 56583
Notice 10/26/05 70 FR 61823
Final Rule 12/28/05 70 FR 76704
Proposed Rule 09/21/06 71 FR 55149
Clarification 06/20/07 72 FR 33914
Final Rule 07/20/07 72 FR 39756
Final Rule; Correction 09/28/07 72 FR 54847
Notice 09/28/07 72 FR 55208
Final Rule; Clarification 10/05/07 72 FR 56923
Petition for Recon 10/01/07 72 FR 557722
Proposed Rule 11/13/07 72 FR 63869
Petition for Recon 11/14/07 72 FR 65734
Proposed Rule 03/31/08 73 FR 16822
Final Rule 06/13/08 73 FR 33728
Proposed Rule 07/13/08 73 FR 40274
Petition for Recon 07/28/08 73 FR 4375
Final Rule 11/17/08 73 FR 67794
Final Rule 02/06/09 74 FR 6235
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Michael Wilhelm, Federal Communications Commission, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0870
Email: michael.wilhelm@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________
545. REVIEW OF PART 87 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING AVIATION (WT
DOCKET NO. 01-289)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307(e)
Abstract: This proceeding is intended to streamline, consolidate and
revise our part 87 rules governing the Aviation Radio Service. The rule
changes are designed to ensure these rules reflect current
technological advances.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/16/01 66 FR 64785
R&O and FNPRM 10/16/03
FNPRM 04/12/04 69 FR 19140
R&O 06/14/04 69 FR 32577
NPRM 12/06/06 71 FR 70710
Final Rule 12/06/06 71 FR 70671
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI35
_______________________________________________________________________
546. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMERCIAL SPECTRUM ENHANCEMENT ACT (CSEA)
AND MODERNIZATION OF THE COMMISSION'S COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES AND
PROCEDURES (WT DOCKET NO. 05-211)
Legal Authority: 15 USC 79; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and (j); 47 USC
155; 47 USC 155(c); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 225; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307;
47 USC 309; 47 USC 309(j); 47 USC 325(e); 47 USC 334; 47 USC 336; 47
USC 339; 47 USC 554
Abstract: This proceeding implements rules and procedures needed to
comply with the recently enacted Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act
(CSEA). It establishes a mechanism for reimbursing federal agencies out
of spectrum auction proceeds for the cost of relocating their
operations from certain ``eligible frequencies'' that have been
reallocated from Federal to non-Federal use. It also seeks to improve
the Commission's ability to achieve Congress's directives with regard
to designated entities and to ensure that, in accordance with the
intent of Congress, every recipient of its designated entity benefits
is an entity that uses its licenses to directly provide facilities-
based telecommunications services for the benefit of the public.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/14/05 70 FR 43372
Declaratory Ruling 06/14/05 70 FR 43322
R&O 01/24/06 71 FR 6214
FNPRM 02/03/06 71 FR 6992
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Second R&O 04/25/06 71 FR 26245
Order on Recon of Second R&O 06/02/06 71 FR 34272
NPRM 06/21/06 71 FR 35594
Comment Period End 09/20/06
Reply Comment Period End 10/20/06
2nd Order and Recon of 2nd R&O 04/04/08 73 FR 18528
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum
Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7384
Email: kelly.quinn@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI88
_______________________________________________________________________
547. FACILITATING THE PROVISION OF FIXED AND MOBILE BROADBAND ACCESS
EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ADVANCED SERVICES IN THE 2150-2162 AND 2500-2690
MHZ BANDS; REVIEWING OF THE SPECTRUM SHARING PLAN AMONG NON-GEOST
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 301 to 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 309;
47 USC 332; 47 USC 336 and 337
Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on whether to assign Educational
Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum in the Gulf of Mexico. It also seeks
comment on how to license unassigned and available EBS spectrum.
Specifically, we seek comment on whether it would be in the public
interest to develop a scheme for licensing unassigned EBS spectrum that
avoids mutual exclusivity; we ask whether EBS eligible entities could
participate fully in a spectrum auction; we seek comment on the use of
small business size standards and bidding credits for EBS if we adopt a
licensing scheme that could result in mutually exclusive applications;
we seek comment on the proper market size and size of spectrum blocks
for new EBS licenses; and we seek comment on issuing one license to a
State agency designated by the Governor to be the spectrum manager,
using frequency coordinators to avoid mutually exclusive EBS
applications, as well as other alternative licensing schemes. The
Commission must develop a new licensing scheme for EBS in order to
achieve the Commission's goal of facilitating the development of new
and innovative wireless services for the benefit of students throughout
the nation.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/02/03 68 FR 34560
FNPRM 07/29/04 69 FR 72048
R&O 07/29/04 69 FR 72020
MO&O 04/27/06 71 FR 35178
Further NPRM 03/20/08 73 FR 26067
MO&O 03/20/08 73 FR 26032
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, WTB,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-0797
Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ12
_______________________________________________________________________
548. AMENDMENT OF THE RULES REGARDING MARITIME AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION
SYSTEMS; WT DOCKET NO. 04-344
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 306; 47
USC 307(e); 47 USC 332; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 161
Abstract: This action adopts additional measures for domestic
implementation of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), an advanced
marine vessel tracking and navigation technology that can significantly
enhance our nation's homeland security as well as maritime safety.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Final Rule 01/29/09 74 FR 5117
Final Rule Effective 03/02/09
Petition for Recon 04/03/09 74 FR 15271
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ16
_______________________________________________________________________
549. SERVICE RULES FOR ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES IN THE 2155-2175 MHZ
BAND
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC
160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301
Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 2155-2175
MHz frequency band (AWS-3) to support the introduction of new advanced
wireless services, including third generations as well as future
generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could
provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a
variety of mobile and fixed networks.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on what service
rules should be adopted in the AWS-3 band. We requested comment on
rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to be
fully and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to
American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective
and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging
development of robust wireless broadband services. We proposed to apply
our flexible, market-oriented rules to the band in order to meet this
objective.
Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission's proposed AWS-3
rules, which include adding 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175-80 MHz) to
the AWS-3 band, and requiring licensees of that spectrum to provide--
using up to 25 percent of its wireless network capacity--free, two-way
broadband Internet service at engineered data rates of at least 768
kbps downstream.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/14/07 72 FR 64013
NPRM Comment Period End 01/14/08
FNPRM 06/25/08 73 FR 35995
FNPRM Comment Period End 08/11/08
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jennifer Mock, Program Analyst, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
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Phone: 202 418-1890
Email: jennifer.mock@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ19
_______________________________________________________________________
550. SERVICE RULES FOR ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES IN THE 1915-1920 MHZ,
1995-2000 MHZ, 2020-2025 MHZ, AND 2175-2180 MHZ BANDS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC
160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301; . . .
Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 1915-1920
MHz, 1995-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, and 2175-2180 MHz Bands
(collectively AWS-2) to support the introduction of new advanced
wireless services, including third generations as well as future
generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could
provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a
variety of mobile and fixed networks.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on what service
rules should be adopted in the AWS-2 band. We requested comment on
rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to be
fully and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to
American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective
and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging
development of robust wireless broadband services.
Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission's proposed rules
for the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz bands. In addition, the
Commission proposed to add 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175-80 MHz band)
to the 2155-2175 MHz band, and would require the licensee of the 2155-
2180 MHz band to provide--using up to 25 percent of its wireless
network capacity--free, two-way broadband Internet service at
engineered data rates of at least 768 kbps downstream.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/02/04 69 FR 63489
NPRM Comment Period End 01/24/05
FNPRM 06/25/08 73 FR 35995
FNPRM Comment Period End 08/11/08
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jennifer Mock, Program Analyst, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1890
Email: jennifer.mock@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ20
_______________________________________________________________________
551. RULES AUTHORIZING THE OPERATION OF LOW POWER AUXILIARY STATIONS IN
THE 698-806 MHZ BAND, WT DOCKET NO. 08-166; PUBLIC INTEREST SPECTRUM
COALITION, PETITION FOR RULEMAKING REGARDING LOW POWER AUXILIARY
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC
301 and 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 304; 47 USC 307 to
309; 47 USC 316; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 336 and 337
Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order, to facilitate
the DTV transition the Commission tentatively concludes to amend its
rules to make clear that the operation of low power auxiliary stations
within the 700 MHz Band will no longer be permitted after the end of
the DTV transition. The Commission also tentatively concludes to
prohibit the manufacture, import, sale, offer for sale, or shipment of
devices that operate as low power auxiliary stations in the 700 MHz
Band. In addition, for those licensees that have obtained
authorizations to operate low power auxiliary stations in spectrum that
includes the 700 MHz Band beyond the end of the DTV transition, the
Commission tentatively concludes that it will modify these licenses so
as not to permit such operations in the 700 MHz Band after February 17,
2009. The Commission also seeks comment on issues raised by the Public
Interest Spectrum Coalition (PISC) in its informal complaint and
petition for rulemaking.
The Commission also imposes a freeze on the filing of new license
applications that seek to operate on any 700 MHz Band frequencies (698-
806 MHz) after the end of the DTV transition, February 17, 2009 as well
as on granting any request for equipment authorization of low power
auxiliary station devices that would operate in any of the 700 MHz Band
frequencies. The Commission also holds in abeyance, until the
conclusion of this proceeding, any pending license applications and
equipment authorization requests that involve operation of low power
auxiliary devices on frequencies in the 700 MHz Band after the end of
the DTV transition.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/03/08 73 FR 51406
NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/08
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: G. William Stafford, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0563
Fax: 202 418-3956
Email: bill.stafford@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ21
_______________________________________________________________________
552. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND, AND TO CONSOLIDATE THE 800 MHZ AND
900 MHZ BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL/LAND TRANSPORTATION POOL CHANNELS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309; 47
USC 332
Abstract: This action adopts rules which retains the current site-based
licensing paradigm for the 900 MHz B/ILT ``white space,'' adopts
interference protection rules applicable to all licensees operating in
the 900 MHz B/ILT spectrum; and lifts, on a rolling basis, the freeze
placed on applications for new 900 MHz B/ILT licenses in September
2004, the lift being tied to the completion of rebanding in each 800
MHz National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) region.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/18/05 70 FR 13143
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NPRM Comment Period End 06/12/05 70 FR 23080
Final Rule 12/16/08 73 FR 67794
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Michael Connelly, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0132
Email: michael.connelly@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ22
_______________________________________________________________________
553. AMENDMENT OF PART 101 TO ACCOMMODATE 30 MHZ
CHANNELS IN THE 6525-6875 MHZ BAND AND PROVIDE CONDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION
ON CHANNELS IN THE 21.8-22.0 AND 23.0-23.2 GHZ BAND; WT DOCKET NO. 04-
114
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC
160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301 to 303; 47 USC 307 to 310; 47
USC 319; 47 USC 324; 47 USC 332 and 333
Abstract: The Commission seeks comments on modifying its rules to
authorize channels with bandwidths of as much as 30 MHz in the 6525-
6875 MHz band. We also propose to allow conditional authorization on
additional channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz bands.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/29/09 74 FR 36134
NPRM Comment Period End 07/22/09
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jennifer Mock, Program Analyst, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1890
Email: jennifer.mock@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ28
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Completed Actions
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
554. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING MARITIME
COMMUNICATIONS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303
Abstract: This amendment of the Maritime Radio Service Rules is to
encourage growth and improve the regulatory structure in VHF maritime
communications.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NOI/NPRM 11/05/92 57 FR 57717
FNPRM 04/26/95 60 FR 35507
First R&O 04/26/95 60 FR 34198
Second FNPRM 06/17/97 62 FR 37533
Second R&O 06/17/97 62 FR 40281
Third R&O and MO&O 07/06/98 63 FR 40059
MO&O 04/26/99 64 FR 26885
Third NPRM 12/08/00 65 FR 76966
Fourth R&O 12/13/00 65 FR 77821
Fourth NPRM 02/04/02 67 FR 5080
Second MO&O and Fifth R&O 07/25/02 67 FR 48560
R&O 08/13/03 68 FR 48446
MO&O 04/15/04 69 FR 19947
Correcting Amendment 07/26/04 69 FR 44471
Second R&O and Sixth R&O 11/08/04 69 FR 64664
Final Rule 10/12/06 71 FR 60075
MO&O, 3rd R&O, 3rd FNPRM 11/08/06 71 FR 65447
Final Rule 01/25/08 73 FR 4475
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________
555. 39 GHZ CHANNEL PLAN
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 524
Abstract: This proceeding amends the FCC's rules to facilitate more
effective use of the 39 GHz band.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/26/96 61 FR 2465
Order 02/22/96 61 FR 6809
Order 05/01/96 61 FR 19236
Second NPRM 01/21/98 63 FR 3075
R&O 02/06/98 63 FR 6079
MO&O 08/23/99 64 FR 45891
NPRM 12/20/99 64 FR 71088
R&O 01/02/01 66 FR 33
NPRM 12/21/01 66 FR 65866
R&O 03/04/02 67 FR 9610
R&O 12/03/02 67 FR 71861
R&O 08/13/03 68 FR 48446
R&O 08/13/03 68 FR 48446
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Ken Burnley, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0664
Email: kburnley@fcc.gov
Jennifer Burton, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7581
Email: jennifer.burton@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________
556. AMENDMENT OF THE RULES TO LICENSE FIXED SERVICES AT 24 GHZ
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309(j)
Abstract: This rulemaking proposes licensing and service rules to
govern the 24 GHz band generally.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/20/99 64 FR 71088
R&O 08/05/00 65 FR 59350
Order 06/01/01 66 FR 29722
NPRM 12/21/01 66 FR 65866
Final Rule 07/27/04 69 FR 44608
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Nese Guendelsberger, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0634
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Fax: 202 418-1186
Email: nguendel@fcc.gov
Nancy Zaczek, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: nzaczek@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Wireline Competition Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
557. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PORTIONS OF THE 1996
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 et seq
Abstract: The goals of Universal Service, as mandated by the 1996 Act,
are to promote the availability of quality services at just,
reasonable, and affordable rates; increase access to advanced
telecommunications services throughout the Nation; advance the
availability of such services to all consumers, including those in low
income, rural, insular, and high-cost areas at rates that are
reasonably comparable to those charged in urban areas. In addition, the
1996 Act states that all providers of telecommunications services
should contribute to Federal universal service in some equitable and
nondiscriminatory manner; there should be specific, predictable, and
sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance
universal service; all schools, classrooms, health care providers, and
libraries should, generally, have access to advanced telecommunications
services; and finally, that the Federal-State Joint Board and the
Commission should determine those other principles that, consistent
with the 1996 Act, are necessary to protect the public interest.
The goals of Universal Service, as mandated by the 1996 Act, are to
promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable, and
affordable rates; increase access to advanced telecommunications
services throughout the Nation; advance the availability of such
services to all consumers, including those in low income, rural,
insular, and high cost areas at rates that are reasonably comparable to
those charged in urban areas. In addition, the 1996 Act states that all
providers of telecommunications services should contribute to Federal
universal service in some equitable and nondiscriminatory manner; there
should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State
mechanisms to preserve and advance universal service; all schools,
classrooms, health care providers, and libraries should, generally,
have access to advanced telecommunications services; and finally, that
the Federal-State Joint Board and the Commission should determine those
other principles that, consistent with the 1996 Act, are necessary to
protect the public interest.
On December 5, 2008, the Commission issued an Order granting the merger
of two Rural Health Care (RHC) Pilot Program projects in Ohio: SOHCN
and Holzer. SOHCN will assume responsibility for the projects.
On December 5, 2008, the Commission issued an Order granting a request
from University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMC) and As one Together
for Health (ATH), participants in the RHC Pilot Program, to merge and
designate UMC as ATH's successor.
On December 10, 2008, the Commission issued an Order granting proposals
to modify the formulas used to calculate universal service high-cost
loop support and local switching support for average schedule
companies. The high-cost loop and local switching support formulas were
proposed by the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) and the
Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), respectively. The
Commission's rules require that these formulas simulate the
disbursements that would be received by a company that is
representative of average schedule companies. The Commision found that
the formulas proposed for 2009 are consistent with the methods approved
in previous years
On December 15, 2008, the Commission issued an Order dismissing as moot
ten requests for waiver of actions taken by the USAC. Several
Petitioners requested that the Commission waive certain filing
deadlines associated with the filing of their FCC Form 499-Qs to allow
them to late-file corrected forms. Because the annual true-up process
for the FCC Forms 499-Q at issue had already provided the relief sought
by Petitioners, the Commission dismissed as moot Petitioners' requests.
The Commision also denied separate requests, filed by Achieve Telecom
Network of Massachusetts, LLC (Achieve), Ascent Media Group (Ascent),
and New Edge Network, Inc. (New Edge) for a refund of late fees,
penalties and interest charges assessed, resulting from these
petitioners' late filed FCC Forms 499-Q.
On December 15, 2008, the Commission issued an Order seeking comment on
a petition filed by Nex-Tech Wireless, pursuant to section 54.207 of
the Commission's rules, requesting the Commission's agreement with the
decision of the Kansas Corporation Commission to redefine the service
area of Home Communications, Inc.
On December 15, 2008, the Commission issued an Order amending certain
Eligible Telecommunications Carriers (ETC) designations granted in the
Interim Cap Order. The Order amended the ETC designation of New York
RSA 2 Cellular Partnership, limiting the designation to the 13 wire
centers requested; granted designation to St. Lawrence Seaway Cellular
Partnership in nine wire centers in the study area of Citizens
Telecommunications of New York d/b/a Frontier Communications; and
accepted the relinquishment of the designation of Dobson Cellular
Systems Inc. and American Cellular Corp. in the state of New York.
On February 26, 2009, the Commission issued an Order accepting the
relinquishment of the ETC designation of RCC Minnesota in the state of
New Hampshire.
On March 5, 2009, the Commission issued an Order waiving, on its own
motion, the limitation on the availability of uncapped high-cost
universal service support for competitive ETCs serving tribal lands or
Alaska Native regions (Covered Locations). Specifically, for the period
in which the interim cap is in effect,
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the Commission waived the restriction in paragraph 33 of the Interim
Cap Order limiting the availability of uncapped per line support to
competitive ETCs serving Covered Locations ``to one payment per each
residential account.''
On March 5, 2009, the Commission issued an Order modifying a
forbearance condition imposed on TracFone prior to receiving support
under the Lifeline universal service program. Specifically, TracFone
must request a certification from each public safety answering point
(PSAP) where it provides Lifeline service confirming that TracFone
provides its customers with access to basic and enhanced 911 (E911)
service; however, if, within 90 days of TracFone's request a PSAP has
not provided the certification and the PSAP has not made an affirmative
finding that TracFone does not provide its customers with access to 911
and E911 service within the PSAP's service area, TracFone may self-
certify that it meets the requirements. On March 5, 2009, the
Commission issued an Order conditionally granting a petition filed by
Virgin Mobile seeking forbearance from the requirement that a carrier
designated as an ETC provide services, at least in part, over its own
facilities. The Commission also conditionally designated Virgin Mobile
as an ETC for Lifeline support only in New York, Virginia, North
Carolina, and Tennessee.
On April 8, 2009, the Commission issued a Notice of Inquiry refreshing
the record regarding the issues raised by the US Court of Appeals for
the 10th Circuit in the Qwest II decision. In that decision, the 10th
Circuit invalidated the Commission's High-Cost Universal Service
Support Mechanism for non-rural carriers, which determines the amount
of support to be provided to each state by comparing the statewide
average forward-looking cost per line for non-rural carriers to a
nationwide cost benchmark.
On April 10, 2009, the Commission issued an Order granting a request
from TracFone Wireless, Inc. for a conditional waiver of section 54.418
of the Commission's rules, which requires ETCs to notify their Lifeline
and Link-Up customers about the DTV transition.
On April 14, 2009, the Commission issued an Order granting 39 appeals
and denying 31 appeals of decisions by the USAC related to requests for
funding under the Schools and Libraries universal service support
mechanism for funding years 1999 through 2008, due to theapplicant's
failure to comply with the Commission's 28-day competitive bidding
requirement.
On April 16, 2009, the Commission issued an Order granting a request
from two participants in the RHC Pilot Program, the Texas Healthcare
Network (THN) and the Texas Health Information Network Collaborative
(THINC), to merge their respective RHC Pilot Program projects and
designate THINC as the successor to THN's RHC Pilot Program project.
On April 21, 2009, the Commission issued an Order granting nine
requests for waivers of various high-cost universal service support
filing deadlines.
On April 21, 2009, the Commission issued an Order denying three
requests, filed by LBH, L.L.C; Knology of the Black Hills, LLC f/k/a
PrairieWave Black Hills, LLC and USCOC of Cumberland Inc. Hardy
Cellular Telephone Company for waiver of high-cost universal service
support filing deadlines.
On April 21, 2009, the Commission issued an Order granting in part and
denying in part a request filed by Xfone for waiver of high-cost
universal service support filing deadlines.
On April 21, 2009, the Commission issued an Order granting a request by
ICORE on behalf of Northeast Iowa for a waiver of the data submission
reporting deadline for local switching universal service support.
On April 21, 2009, the Commission issued an Order denying a request
from Centennial for a waiver of high-cost universal service support
filing deadlines.
On April 28, 2009, the Commission issued an Order granting a joint
request filed by Qwest, Pine, and Oregon for waiver of the study area
boundary freeze codified in the Appendix-Glossary of Part 36 of the
Commission's rules.
On May 1, 2009, the Commission issued an Order granting a petition by
Verizon Wireless for a limited waiver of certain universal service FCC
Form 499 revenue filing requirements.
On May 4, 2009, the Commission issued a Petition for Rulemaking seeking
comment on a petition filed by Smith Bagley for an increase to Tier
four of the Universal Service Low-Income Program from $25 per month to
$30 per month.
On May 14, 2009, the Commission issued an Order appointing the
Honorable Thomas W. Pugh, Commissioner, Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission, to serve on the Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional
Separations.
On May 15, 2009, the Commission issued a Report and Order extending
until June 30, 2010, the current freeze of part 36 category
relationships and jurisdictional cost allocation factors and referred
review of the Commission's jurisdictional separations rules to the
Federal-State Joint Board on Separations for consideration of how the
rules should be reformed.
On June 8, 2009, the Commission issued an Order accepting
relinquishment of Virginia Cellular's ETC designation for the
Williamsville wire center in the study area of MGW Telephone Co. in
Virginia.
On June 10, 2009, the Commission issued an Order denying a request
filed by Centennial Communications Corp. for waiver of the September
30, 2005, June 30, 2006, and June 30, 2007, filing deadlines for
universal service Interstate Access Support (IAS) set forth in section
54.802(a) of the Commission's rules. Centennial argued that it was
confused by the language in its Louisiana ETC designation order, which
was granted in March 2004, and therefore did not file IAS annual
certifications or line counts until February 2008. Centennial sought a
waiver to permit it to receive IAS funds for the first and second
quarters of 2008 and a further waiver to permit it to receive
retroactive payments beginning October 1, 2005 through the end of 2007.
Although the Commission denied Centennial's request for waiver, the
Commission found that the amount of IAS that Centennial would have been
able to receive in March 2008 if it had not missed the filing deadlines
will be included in the capped level of support available to
competitive ETCs in Louisiana pursuant to the Commission's Interim Cap
Order.
On June 10, 2009, the Commission issued an Order denying a request for
review filed in 2005 by Centennial Michigan RSA 6 Cellular Corp. and
Centennial Michigan RSA 7 Cellular
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Corp. (Centennial). In its request, Centennial asked the Commission to
reverse a USAC decision to recover universal service high-cost support
funds. The Commission found that USAC properly recovered funds that
were disbursed to Centennial prior to the Commission's approval of the
redefinition of the study areas of certain rural incumbent local
exchange carriers.
On July 21, 2009, the Commission issued an Order addressing a request
by Advantage Cellular Systems, Inc., a competitive ETC, to receive
universal service high-cost support based on the own-costs exception in
the Commission's Interim Cap Order. The Commission issued a protective
order for parties that wanted to review Advantage's cost information,
for which it sought confidential treatment.
.
On July 21, 2009, the Commission issued an Order granting Minford Local
Schools request for waiver of the FCC Form 471 application filing
window deadline for funding year 2008 under the Schools and Libraries
Universal Service Support Mechanism consistent with the relief granted
Minford in the Acorn Public Library District Order.
On July 31, 2009, the Commission issued an Order granting a request
from four participants in the RHC Pilot Program, North Carolina
TeleHealth Network, Albemarle Health, Western Carolina University, and
University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina.
On July 31, 2009, the Commission issued an Order announcing that $900
million in prior unused E-rate funds will be carried forward to
increase disbursements to schools and libraries in Funding Year 2009.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Recommended Decision Federal-
State Joint Board, Universal
Service 11/08/96 61 FR 63778
First R&O 05/08/97 62 FR 32862
Second R&O 05/08/97 62 FR 32862
Order on Recon 07/10/97 62 FR 40742
R&O and Second Order on Recon 07/18/97 62 FR 41294
Second R&O, and FNPRM 08/15/97 62 FR 47404
Third R&O 10/14/97 62 FR 56118
Second Order on Recon 11/26/97 62 FR 65036
Fourth Order on Recon 12/30/97 62 FR 2093
Fifth Order on Recon 06/22/98 63 FR 43088
Fifth R&O 10/28/98 63 FR 63993
Eighth Order on Recon 11/21/98
Second Recommended Decision 11/25/98 63 FR 67837
Thirteenth Order on Recon 06/09/99 64 FR 30917
FNPRM 06/14/99 64 FR 31780
FNPRM 09/30/99 64 FR 52738
Fourteenth Order on Recon 11/16/99 64 FR 62120
Fifteenth Order on Recon 11/30/99 64 FR 66778
Tenth R&O 12/01/99 64 FR 67372
Ninth R&O and Eighteenth Order
on Recon 12/01/99 64 FR 67416
Nineteenth Order on Recon 12/30/99 64 FR 73427
Twentieth Order on Recon 05/08/00 65 FR 26513
Public Notice 07/18/00 65 FR 44507
Twelfth R&O, MO&O and FNPRM 08/04/00 65 FR 47883
FNPRM and Order 11/09/00 65 FR 67322
FNPRM 01/26/01 66 FR 7867
R&O and Order on Recon 03/14/01 66 FR 16144
NPRM 05/08/01 66 FR 28718
Order 05/22/01 66 FR 35107
Fourteenth R&O and FNPRM 05/23/01 66 FR 30080
FNPRM and Order 01/25/02 67 FR 7327
NPRM 02/15/02 67 FR 9232
NPRM and Order 02/15/02 67 FR 10846
FNPRM and R&O 02/26/02 67 FR 11254
NPRM 04/19/02 67 FR 34653
Order and Second FNPRM 12/13/02 67 FR 79543
NPRM 02/25/03 68 FR 12020
Public Notice 02/26/03 68 FR 10724
Second R&O and FNPRM 06/20/03 68 FR 36961
Twenty-Fifth Order on Recon,
R&O, Order, and FNPRM 07/16/03 68 FR 41996
NPRM 07/17/03 68 FR 42333
Order 07/24/03 68 FR 47453
Order 08/06/03 68 FR 46500
Order and Order on Recon 08/19/03 68 FR 49707
Order on Remand, MO&O, FNPRM 10/27/03 68 FR 69641
R&O, Order on Recon, FNPRM 11/17/03 68 FR 74492
R&O, FNPRM 02/26/04 69 FR 13794
R&O, FNPRM 04/29/04
NPRM 05/14/04 69 FR 3130
NPRM 06/08/04 69 FR 40839
Order 06/28/04 69 FR 48232
Order on Recon & Fourth R&O 07/30/04 69 FR 55983
Fifth R&O and Order 08/13/04 69 FR 55097
Order 08/26/04 69 FR 57289
Second FNPRM 09/16/04 69 FR 61334
Order & Order on Recon 01/10/05 70 FR 10057
Sixth R&O 03/14/05 70 FR 19321
R&O 03/17/05 70 FR 29960
MO&O 03/30/05 70 FR 21779
NPRM & FNPRM 06/14/05 70 FR 41658
Order 10/14/05 70 FR 65850
Order 10/27/05
NPRM 01/11/06 71 FR 1721
Report Number 2747 01/12/06 71 FR 2042
Order 02/08/06 71 FR 6485
FNPRM 03/15/06 71 FR 13393
R&O and NPRM 07/10/06 71 FR 38781
Order 01/01/06 71 FR 6485
Order 05/16/06 71 FR 30298
MO&O and FNPRM 05/16/06 71 FR 29843
R&O 06/27/06 71 FR 38781
Public Notice 08/11/06 71 FR 50420
Order 09/29/06 71 FR 65517
Public Notice 03/12/07 72 FR 36706
Public Notice 03/13/07 72 FR 40816
Public Notice 03/16/07 72 FR 39421
Notice of Inquiry 04/16/07
NPRM 05/14/07 72 FR 28936
Recommended Decision 11/20/07
Order 02/14/08 73 FR 8670
NPRM 03/04/08 73 FR 11580
NPRM 03/04/08 73 FR 11591
R&O 05/05/08 73 FR 11837
Public Notice 07/02/08 73 FR 37882
NPRM 08/19/08 73 FR 48352
Notice of Inquiry 10/14/08 73 FR 60689
Order on Remand, R&O, FNPRM 11/12/08 73 FR 66821
R&O 05/22/09 74 FR 2395
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Nakesha Woodward, Program Support Assistant, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1502
Email: kesha.woodward@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________
558. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS' USE OF CUSTOMER PROPRIETARY NETWORK
INFORMATION AND OTHER CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 222; 47 USC 272; 47 USC
303(r)
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Abstract: The Commission adopted rules implementing the new statutory
framework governing carrier use and disclosure of customer proprietary
network information (CPNI) created by section 222 of the Communications
Act of 1934, as amended. CPNI includes, among other things, to whom,
where, and when a customer places a call, as well as the types of
service offerings to which the customer subscribes and the extent to
which the service is used.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/28/96 61 FR 26483
Public Notice 02/25/97 62 FR 8414
Second R&O and FNPRM 04/24/98 63 FR 20364
Order on Recon 10/01/99 64 FR 53242
Final Rule, Announcement of
Effective Date 01/26/01 66 FR 7865
Clarification Order and Second
NPRM 09/07/01 66 FR 50140
Third R&O and Third FNPRM 09/20/02 67 FR 59205
NPRM 03/15/06 71 FR 13317
NPRM 06/08/07 72 FR 31782
Final Rule, Announcement of
Effective Date 06/08/07 72 FR 31948
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney-Advisor, WCB, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7958
Email: melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG43
_______________________________________________________________________
559. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISIONS OF THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 155; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47
USC 207 to 209; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 251
Abstract: On August 8, 1996, the Commission adopted the Local
Competition Second Report and Order (FCC 96-333), implementing the
dialing parity, nondiscriminatory access, network disclosure, and
numbering administration provisions of the Telecommunications Act of
1996. On July 19, 1999, the Commission released the First Order on
Reconsideration (FCC 99-170), denying the petition for reconsideration
of the Local Competition Second Report and Order filed by Beehive
Telephone Company, Inc., which related to numbering administration.
On September 9, 1999, the Commission released the Second Order on
Reconsideration (FCC 99-227), resolving petitions for reconsideration
of rules adopted in the Local Competition Second Report and Order to
implement the requirement of 47 U.S.C. section 251(b)(3) that LECs
provide non-discriminatory access to directory assistance, directory
listing and operator services. At the same time, the Commission
released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (also FCC 99-227)
seeking comment on issues related to developments in, and the
convergence of, directory publishing and directory assistance.
On October 21, 1999, the Commission released the Third Order on
Reconsideration (FCC 99-243), resolving the remaining petitions for
reconsideration regarding numbering administration under 47 U.S.C.
section 251(e)(1). On January 23, 2001, the Commission released a First
Report and Order (FCC 01-27) resolving issues raised in the September
9, 1999 NPRM and concluding, among other things, that competing
directory assistance (DA) providers that are certified as competitive
local exchange carriers (competitive LECs), are agents of competitive
LECs, or that offer call completion services are entitled to
nondiscriminatory access to LEC local DA databases.
On January 9, 2002, the Commission released the Directory Assistance
NPRM (FCC 01-384), in which the Commission solicited comment on whether
there is sufficient competition in the retail DA market, and if not,
what if any action the Commission should take to promote such
competition. The Commission sought specific comment on whether
alternative dialing methods would promote competition. Proposed methods
include: (1) Presubscription to 411; (2) utilizing national 555
numbers; (3) utilizing carrier access codes (1010 numbers); and (4)
utilizing 411XX numbers. The Commission also sought comment on whether
the 411 dialing code should be eliminated. This proceeding is pending
before the Commission.On January 29, 2002, the Commission released an
Order on Reconsideration (FCC02-11) dismissing petitions for
reconsideration or clarification of the Local Competition Second Report
and Order regarding dialing parity under 47 U.S.C. section 251(b)(3)
and network disclosure under 47 U.S.C. section 251(c)(5).
On May 3, 2005, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration
(FCC 05-93) resolving petitions for reconsideration of the Second Order
on Reconsideration and the First Report and Order. The Commission
clarified its rules regarding the use of DA data obtained pursuant to
section 251(b)(3) of the Act, and denied BellSouth and SBC's joint
petition for reconsideration which sought authority to place
contractual restrictions on competing DA providers' use of DA
information. The Commission reaffirmed that LECs are required to
provide nondiscriminatory access to their entire local DA database
including local DA data acquired from third parties. The Commission
also accepted Qwest's request to withdraw its petition for
reconsideration of the First Report and Order, and resolved SBC's
petition for reconsideration of the Second Order on Reconsideration.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/25/96 61 FR 18311
NPRM Reply Comment Period End 06/03/96
Second R&O 09/06/96 61 FR 47284
Second Order on Recon 09/27/99 64 FR 51910
NPRM 09/27/99 64 FR 51949
Third Order on Recon 11/18/99 64 FR 62983
First R&O 02/21/01 66 FR 10965
NPRM 02/14/02 67 FR 6902
Order on Recon 08/17/05 70 FR 48290
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Rodney McDonald, Attorney-Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7513
Email: rodney.mcdonald@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________
560. LOCAL TELEPHONE NETWORKS THAT LECS MUST MAKE AVAILABLE TO
COMPETITORS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 251
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Abstract: This revises the rules applicable to incumbent local exchange
carriers (LECs) to permit competitive carriers to access portions of
the incumbent LECs' networks on an unbundled basis. Unbundling allows
competitors to lease portions of the incumbent LECs' network to provide
telecommunications services. These rule changes are intended to remove
uncertainty regarding the incumbent LECs' unbundling obligations under
the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and are expected to accelerate the
development of local exchange competition.
On December 20, 2001, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking to comprehensively consider the appropriate changes, if any,
to its unbundling policies in light of market developments and
technological advances. 67 FR 1947.
On May 29, 2002, the Commission extended the reply comment date of the
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to July 17, 2002, to allow all interested
parties to incorporate their review and analysis of USTA v. FCC, 290
F.3d 415 (D.C. Cir. 2002).
On August 21, 2003, the Commission issued a Report and Order, Order on
Remand, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, in which the
Commission adopted new unbundling requirements. 68 FR 52276.
In addition, the Commission initiated a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
regarding whether the Commission should modify the so-called pick-and-
choose rule that permits requesting carriers to opt into individual
portions of interconnection agreements without accepting all the terms
and conditions of such agreements. 68 FR 52307.
On September 17, 2003, the Commission issued an Errata correcting the
Report and Order and Order on Remand. On October 9, 2003, the
Commission issued a Report seeking comment on ten petitions for
clarification and/or reconsideration of the Report and Order and Order
on Remand released on August 21, 2003. 68 FR 60391. By Order, the
Commission denied a request to extend the comment period for petitions
for clarification and/or reconsideration.On March 2, 2004, the
Commission's August 21, 2003 Report and Order and Order on Remand was
affirmed in part and vacated and remanded in part. USTA v. FCC, 359
F.3d 554 (D.C. Cir. 2004).
On July 13, 2004, the Commission's Second Report and Order concluded
the rulemaking proceeding initiated regarding the so-called pick-and-
choose rule and determined that an all-or-nothing rule for opting into
other interconnection agreements will better promote increased give and
take negotiations. 69 FR 43762.
On August 9, 2004, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration
addressing in part two petitions for reconsideration of the
Commission's fiber-to-the-premises unbundling rules. 69 FR 54589. The
Commission clarified in this Order on Reconsideration the applicability
of the fiber-to-the-premises rules in multi-dwelling unit buildings.
On August 20, 2004, the Commission issued an Interim Order and Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking establishing a new rulemaking proceeding to
determine incumbent LEC unbundling obligations as well as establishing
interim requirements to govern carrier relationships until the
Commission concludes its rulemaking process. 69 FR 55111, 55128.
On October 18, 2004, the Commission released and Order on
Reconsideration concluding that fiber-to-the-curb (FTTC) loops shall be
subject to the same unbundling framework that the Commission
established for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) loops. 69 FR 77950.
On February 4, 2005, the Commission released an Order on Remand, 70 FR
8940, responding to the D.C. Circuit's remand of certain parts of the
Triennial Review Order, including several aspects of the impairment
standard as well as new determinations regarding unbundling
requirements for local circuit switching, high-capacity loops, and
dedicated transport. Specifically, the Commission determined that
incumbent LECs have no obligation to unbundle local circuit switching
and adopted a 12-monthplan to transition existing customers of
unbundled switching to other arrangements. Regarding high-capacity
loops, the Commission determined that competing carriers are not
impaired (thus, are not entitled to access as UNEs) dark fiber loop
circuits. Competing carriers are, however, impaired without access to
DS1 and DS3 loops, except in wire centers that meet specific business
lines and fiber-based collocation thresholds. Similarly, with respect
to dedicated transport, the Commission determined that competing
carriers are impaired without access to DS1, DS3 and dark fiber
transport, except on routes connecting a pair of wire centers, each
containing a specified number of business lines or a specified number
of fiber-based collocators.
On March 14, 2005, the Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued
an order denying a petition filed by Verizon seeking a stay of the
Commission's rule allowing competitive LECs to ``convert'' tariffed
incumbent LEC special access arrangements to unbundled network element
(UNE) arrangements if the competitive LEC is eligible to order the
UNE(s) at issue.
On April 25, 2005, and May 25, 2005, the Commission issued Public
Notices establishing comment periods in response to petitions for
reconsideration of the Commission's Order on Remand (Triennial Review
Order).
On June 16, 2006, the United States Court of Appeals for the District
of Columbia Circuit upheld the Commission's Order on Remand, 70 FR
8940.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
Second FNPRM 04/26/99 64 FR 20238
Fourth FNPRM 01/14/00 65 FR 2367
Errata Third R&O and Fourth
FNPRM 01/18/00 65 FR 2542
Second Errata Third R&O and
Fourth FNPRM 01/18/00 65 FR 2542
Supplemental Order 01/18/00 65 FR 2542
Third R&O 01/18/00 65 FR 2542
Correction 04/11/00 65 FR 19334
Supplemental Order Clarification06/20/00 65 FR 38214
Public Notice 02/01/01 66 FR 8555
Public Notice 03/05/01 66 FR 18279
Public Notice 04/10/01
Public Notice 04/23/01
Public Notice 05/14/01
NPRM 01/15/02 67 FR 1947
Public Notice 05/29/02
Public Notice 08/01/02
Public Notice 08/13/02
NPRM 08/21/03 68 FR 52276
R&O and Order on Remand 08/21/03 68 FR 52276
Errata 09/17/03
Report 10/09/03 68 FR 60391
Order 10/28/03
Order 01/09/04
Public Notice 01/09/04
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Public Notice 02/18/04
Order 07/08/04
Second R&O 07/08/04 69 FR 43762
Order on Recon 08/09/04 69 FR 54589
Interim Order 08/20/04 69 FR 55111
NPRM 08/20/04 69 FR 55128
Public Notice 09/10/04
Public Notice 09/13/04
Public Notice 10/20/04
Order on Recon 12/29/04 69 FR 77950
Order on Remand 02/04/04
Public Notice 04/25/05 70 FR 29313
Public Notice 05/25/05 70 FR 34765
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Associate Chief, Competition Policy
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0942
Email: tim.stelzig@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________
561. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW--TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE QUALITY
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 201(b); 47 USC
303(r); 47 USC 403
Abstract: This NPRM proposes to eliminate our current service quality
reports (ARMIS Report 43-05 and 43-06) and replace them with a more
consumer-oriented report. The NPRM proposes to reduce the reporting
categories from more than 30 to 6, and addresses the needs of carriers,
consumers, state public utility commissions, and other interested
parties.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/04/00 65 FR 75657
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Jeremy Miller, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1507
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: jeremy.miller@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________
562. ACCESS CHARGE REFORM AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 201 to
205; 47 USC 254; 47 USC 403
Abstract: On October 11, 2001, the Commission adopted an Order
reforming the interstate access charge and universal service support
system for rate-of-return incumbent carriers. The Order adopts three
principal reforms. First, the Order modifies the interstate access rate
structure for small carriers to align it more closely with the manner
in which costs are incurred. Second, the Order removes implicit support
for universal service from the rate structure and replaces it with
explicit, portable support. Third, the Order permits small carriers to
continue to set rates based on the authorized rate of return of 11.25
percent. The Order became effective on January 1, 2002, and the support
mechanism established by the Order was implemented beginning July 1,
2002.
The Commission also adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(FNPRM) seeking additional comment on proposals for incentive
regulation, increased pricing flexibility for rate-of-return carriers,
and proposed changes to the Commission's ``all-or-nothing'' rule.
Comments on the FNPRM were due on February 14, 2002, and reply comments
on March 18, 2002.
On February 12, 2004, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order
resolving several issues on which the Commission sought comment in the
FNPRM. First, the Commission modified the ``all-or-nothing'' rule to
permit rate-of-return carriers to bring recently acquired price cap
lines back to rate-of-return regulation. Second, the Commission granted
rate-of-return carriers the authority immediately to provide
geographically deaveraged transport and special access rates, subject
to certain limitations. Third, the Commission merged Long Term Support
(LTS) with Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS).
The Commission also adopted a Second FNPRM seeking comment on two
specific plans that propose establishing optional alternative
regulation mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. In conjunction with
the consideration of those alternative regulation proposals, the
Commission sought comment on modification that would permit a rate-of-
return carrier to adopt an alternative regulation plan for some study
areas, while retaining rate-of-return regulation for other of its study
areas. Comments on the Second FNPRM were due on April 23, 2004, and May
10, 2004.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/25/01 66 FR 7725
FNPRM 11/30/01 66 FR 59761
R&O 11/30/01 66 FR 59719
Second FNPRM 03/23/04 69 FR 13794
Order 05/06/04 69 FR 25325
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1572
Email: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________
563. NUMBERING RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 et seq; 47 USC
251(e)
Abstract: In 1999, the Commission released the Numbering Resource
Optimization Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) in CC Docket 99-
200. The Notice examined and sought comment on several administrative
and technical measures aimed at improving the efficiency with which
telecommunications numbering resources are used and allocated. It
incorporated input from the North American Numbering Council (NANC), a
Federal advisory committee, which advises the Commission on issues
related to number administration.In the Numbering Resource Optimization
First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NRO
First Report and Order), released on March 31, 2000, the Commission
adopted a mandatory utilization data reporting requirement, a uniform
set of categories of numbers for which carriers must report their
utilization, and a utilization threshold framework to increase carrier
accountability and incentives to use numbers efficiently. In addition,
the Commission adopted a single system for allocating numbers in blocks
of one thousand, rather than ten thousand, wherever possible, and
established a
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plan for national rollout of thousands-block number pooling. The
Commission also adopted numbering resource reclamation requirements to
ensure that unused numbers are returned to the North American Numbering
Plan (NANP) inventory for assignment to other carriers. Also, to
encourage better management of numbering resources, carriers are
required, to the extent possible, to first assign numbering resources
within thousands blocks (a form of sequential numbering).
In the NRO Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a measure
that requires all carriers to use at least 60 percent of their
numbering resources before they may get additional numbers in a
particular area. That 60 percent utilization threshold increases to 75
percent over the next three years. The Commission also established a
five-year term for the national Pooling Administrator and an auditing
program to verify carrier compliance with the Commission's rules.
Furthermore, the Commission addressed several issues raised in the
Notice, concerning area code relief. Specifically, the Commission
declined to amend the existing Federal rules for area code relief or
specify any new Federal guidelines for the implementation of area code
relief. The Commission also declined to state a preference for either
all-services overlays or geographic splits as a method of area code
relief. Regarding mandatory nationwide ten-digit dialing, the
Commission declined to adopt this measure at the present time.
Furthermore, the Commission declined to mandate nationwide expansion of
the ``D digit'' (the ``N'' of an NXX or central office code) to include
0 or 1, or to grant state commissions the authority to implement the
expansion of the D digit as a numbering resource optimization measure
at the present time.
In the NRO Third Report and Order, the Commission addressed national
thousands-block number pooling administration issues, including
declining to alter the implementation date for covered CMRS carriers to
participate in pooling. The Commission also addressed Federal cost
recovery for national thousands-block number pooling, and continued to
require States to establish cost recovery mechanisms for costs incurred
by carriers participating in pooling trials. The Commission reaffirmed
the Months-To-Exhaust (MTE) requirement for carriers. The Commission
declined to lower the utilization threshold established in the Second
Report and Order, and declined to exempt pooling carriers from the
utilization threshold. The Commission also established a safety valve
mechanism to allow carriers that do not meet the utilization threshold
in a given rate center to obtain additional numbering resources.
In the NRO Third Report and Order, the Commission lifted the ban on
technology-specific overlays (TSOs), and delegated authority to the
Common Carrier Bureau, in consultation with the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, to resolve any such petitions. Furthermore,
the Commission found that carriers who violate our numbering
requirements, or fail to cooperate with an auditor conducting either a
``for cause'' or random audit, should be denied numbering resources in
certain instances. The Commission also reaffirmed the 180-day
reservation period, declined to impose fees to extend the reservation
period, and found that State commissions should be allowed password-
protected access to the NANPA database for data pertaining to NPAs
located within their State.
The measures adopted in the NRO orders will allow the Commission to
monitor more closely the way numbering resources are used within the
NANP, and will promote more efficient allocation and use of NANP
resources by tying a carrier's ability to obtain numbering resources
more closely to its actual need for numbers to serve its customers.
These measures are designed to create national standards to optimize
the use of numbering resources by: (1) Minimizing the negative impact
on consumers of premature area code exhausts; (2) ensuring sufficient
access to numbering resources for all service providers to enter into
or to compete in telecommunications markets; (3) avoiding premature
exhaust of the NANP; (4) extending the life of the NANP; (5) imposing
the least societal cost possible, and ensuring competitive neutrality,
while obtaining the highest benefit; (6) ensuring that no class of
carrier or consumer is unduly favored or disfavored by the Commission's
optimization efforts; and (7) minimizing the incentives for carriers to
build and carry excessively large inventories of numbers.
In NRO Third Order on Recon in CC Docket No. 99-200, Third Further
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 99-200 and Second
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No, 95-116, the
Commission reconsidered its findings in the NRO Third Report and Order
regarding the local Number portability (LNP) and thousands-block number
pooling requirements for carriers in the top 100 Metropolitan
Statistical areas (MSAs). Specifically, the Commission reversed its
clarification that those requirements extend to all carriers in the
largest 100 MSAs, regardless of whether they have received a request
from another carrier to provide LNP. The Commission also sought comment
on whether the Commission should again extend the LNP requirements to
all carriers in the largest 100 MSAs, regardless of whether they
receive a request to provide LNP. The Commission also sought comment on
whether all carriers in the top 100 MSAs should be required to
participate in thousands-block number pooling, regardless of whether
they are required to be LNP capable. In addition, the Commission sought
comment on whether all MSAs included in Combined Metropolitan
Statistical Areas (CMSAs) on the Census Bureau's list of the largest
100 MSAs should be included on the Commission's list of the top 100
MSAs.
In the NRO Fourth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking, the Commission reaffirmed that carriers must deploy LNP in
switches within the 100 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
for which another carrier has made a specific request for the provision
of LNP. The Commission delegated the authority to state commissions to
require carriers operating within the largest 100 MSAs that have not
received a specific request for LNP from another carrier to provide
LNP, under certain circumstances and on a case-by-case basis. The
Commission concluded that all carriers, except those specifically
exempted, are required to participate in thousands-block number pooling
in accordance with the national rollout schedule, regardless of whether
they are required to provide LNP, including commercial mobile radio
service (CMRS) providers that were required to deploy LNP as of
November 24, 2003. The Commission specifically exempted from the
pooling requirement rural telephone companies and Tier III
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CMRS providers that have not received a request to provide LNP. The
Commission also exempted from the pooling requirement carriers that are
the only service provider receiving numbering resources in a given rate
center. Additionally, the Commission sought further comment on whether
these exemptions should be expanded to include carriers where there are
only two service providers receiving numbering resources in the rate
center. Finally, the Commission reaffirmed that the 100 largest MSAs
identified in the 1990 U.S. Census reports as well as those areas
included on any subsequent U.S. Census report of the 100 largest MSAs.
In the NRO Order and Fifth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the
Commission granted petitions for delegated authority to implement
mandatory thousands-block pooling filed by the Public Service
Commission of West Virginia, the Nebraska Public Service Commission,
the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the Michigan Public Service
Commission, and the Missouri Public Service Commission. In granting
these petitions, the Commission permitted these states to optimize
numbering resources and further extend the life of the specific
numbering plan areas. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the
Commission sought comment on whether it should delegate authority to
all states to implement mandatory thousands-block number pooling
consistent with the parameters set forth in the NRO Order.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/17/99 64 FR 32471
R&O and FNPRM 06/16/00 65 FR 37703
Second R&O and Second FNPRM 02/08/01 66 FR 9528
Third R&O and Second Order on
Recon 02/12/02 67 FR 643
Third O on Recon and Third FNPRM04/05/02 67 FR 16347
Fourth R&O and Fourth NPRM 07/21/03 68 FR 43003
Order and Fifth FNPRM 03/15/06 71 FR 13393
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Marilyn Jones, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2357
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: marilyn.jones@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________
564. NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION PETITION
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 201 and 202; . . .
Abstract: In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) released on July
19, 2004, the Commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding to examine
the proper number of end user common line charges (commonly referred to
as subscriber line charges or SLCs) that carriers may assess upon
customers that obtain derived channel T-1 service where the customer
provides the terminating channelization equipment and upon customers
that obtain Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Integrated Service Digital
Network (ISDN) service.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/13/04 69 FR 50141
NPRM Comment Period End 11/12/04
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1572
Email: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________
565. IP-ENABLED SERVICES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; . . .
Abstract: The notice seeks comment on ways in which the Commission
might categorize IP-enabled services for purposes of evaluating the
need for applying any particular regulatory requirements. It poses
questions regarding the proper allocation of jurisdiction over each
category of IP-enabled service. The notice then requests comment on
whether the services comprising each category constitute
``telecommunications services'' or ``information services'' under the
definitions set forth in the Act. Finally, noting the Commission's
statutory forbearance authority and title I ancillary jurisdiction, the
notice describes a number of central regulatory requirements
(including, for example, those relating to access charges, universal
service, E911, and disability accessibility), and asks which, if any,
should apply to each category of IP-enabled services.
On June 16, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register
notice that public information collections set forth in the First
Report and Order were being submitted for review to the office of
management and budget.
On July 27, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register
notice that the information collection requirements adopted in the
First Report and Order were approved in OMB No. 3060-1085 and would
become effective on July 29, 2005.
On August 31, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register
notice of the comment cycle for three Petitions for Reconsideration
and/or Clarification of the First Report and Order.On July 10, 2006,
the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it had
adopted on June 21, 2006, rules that make interim modifications to the
existing approach for assessing contributions to the Federal universal
service fund (USF or Fund) in order to provide stability while the
Commission continues to examine more fundamental reform.
On June 8, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register
notice that it had adopted on April 2, 2007, an item strengthening the
Commission's rules to protect the privacy of customer proprietary
network information (CPNI) that is collected and held by providers of
communications services, and a further notice of proposed rulemaking
seeking comment on what steps the Commission should take, if any, to
secure further the privacy of customer information.
On August 6, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register
notice that it had adopted on May 31, 2007, and item extending the
disability access requirements that currently apply to
telecommunications service providers and equipment manufacturers under
section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to providers
of ``interconnected voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services,'' as
defined by the Commission, and to manufacturers
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of specially designed equipment used to provide those services. In
addition, the Commission extended the Telecommunications Relay Services
(TRS) requirements contained in its regulations to interconnected VoIP
providers.
On August 7, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register a
notice that a petition for reconsideration of the CPNI order described
above had been filed.
On August 16, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register
notice that it had adopted on August 2, 2007, an item amending the
Commission's Schedule of Regulatory Fees by, inter alia, incorporating
regulatory fee payment obligations for interconnected VoIP service
providers, which shall become effective November 15, 2007, which is 90
days from date of notification to Congress.
On November 1, 2007, the Commission gave notice that it granted in
part, denied in part, and sought comment on petitions filed by the
Voice on the Net Coalition, the United States Telecom Association, and
Hamilton Telephone Company seeking a stay or waiver of certain aspects
of the Commission's VoIP Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Order
(72 FR 61813; 72 FR 61882).
On December 13, 2007, the Commission announced the effective date of
its revised CPNI rules (72 FR 70808).
On December 6, 2007, OMB approved the public information collection
pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for the Commission's
CPNI rules (72 FR 72358).
On February 21, 2008, the Commission published in the Federal Register
notice that the Commission adopted rules extending local number
portability obligations and numbering administration support
obligations to interconnected VoIP services. The Commission also
explained it had responded to the District of Columbia Circuit Court of
Appeals stay of the Commission's Intermodal Number Portability Order by
publishing a Final Regulatory Flexibility Act (73 FR 9463; R&O 02/21/
2008).
On February 21, 2008, the Commission published in the Federal Register
notice that it sought comment on other changes to its LNP and numbering
related rules, including whether to extend such rules to interconnected
VoIP providers (73 FR 9507).
On August 6, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register
notice that it had extended Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS)
regulations to interconnected VoIP providers and extended certain
disability access requirements to interconnected VoIP providers and to
manufacturers of specially designed equipment used to provide such
service (72 FR 43546).
On May 15, 2008, the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs
Bureau published in the Federal Register notice that it had granted
interconnected VoIP providers an extension of time to route 711-dialed
calls to an appropriate telecommunications relay service (TRS) center
in certain circumstances (73 FR 28057).
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/29/04 69 FR 16193
NPRM Comment Period End 07/14/04
First R&O 06/03/05 70 FR 37273
Public Notice 06/16/05 70 FR 37403
First R&O Effective 07/29/05 70 FR 43323
Public Notice 08/31/05 70 FR 51815
R&O 07/10/06 71 FR 38781
R&O and FNPRM 06/08/07 72 FR 31948
FNPRM Comment Period End 07/09/07 72 FR 31782
R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546
Public Notice 08/07/07 72 FR 44136
R&O 08/16/07 72 FR 45908
Public Notice 11/01/07 72 FR 61813
Public Notice 11/01/07 72 FR 61882
Public Notice 12/13/07 72 FR 70808
Public Notice 12/20/07 72 FR 72358
R&O 02/21/08 73 FR 9463
NPRM 02/21/08 73 FR 9507
Order 05/15/08 73 FR 28057
Order 07/29/09 74 FR 37624
R&O 08/07/09 74 FR 39551
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Associate Chief, Competition Policy
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0942
Email: tim.stelzig@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________
566. CONSUMER PROTECTION IN THE BROADBAND ERA
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 154; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47
USC 214; 47 USC 222; 47 USC 225; 47 USC 251 and 252; 47 USC 254 to 256;
47 USC 258; 47 USC 303(R)
Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission initiated this
rulemaking in order to develop a framework that ensures that, as the
telecommunications industry shifts from narrowband to broadband
services, consumer protection needs are met by all providers of
broadband Internet access service, regardless of the underlying
technology providers use to offer the service. The Commission sought
comment on whether adopting regulations, pursuant to its ancillary
jurisdiction under Title I of the Communications Act, to address
consumer privacy, unauthorized changes to service, truth-in-billing,
network outage reporting, discontinuance of service, rate averaging,
and enforcement concerns, would be desirable and necessary as a matter
of public policy. The Commission also sought comment on whether it
should instead rely on market forces to address some or all of these
areas of potential concern. The rulemaking also explores whether there
are other areas of consumer protection related to wireline broadband
Internet access service for which the Commission should adopt
regulations pursuant to its ancillary jurisdiction.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/17/05 70 FR 60259
NPRM Comment Period End 03/01/06
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: William Kehoe, Senior Counsel for Convergence, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: william.kehoe@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AI73
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567. ESTABLISHING JUST AND REASONABLE RATES FOR LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS
(WC DOCKET NO. 07-135)
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is
examining whether its existing rules governing the setting of tariffed
rates by local exchange carriers (LECs) provide incentives and
opportunities for carriers to increase access demand endogenously with
the result that the tariff rates are no longer just and reasonable. The
Commission tentatively concluded that it must revise its tariff rules
so that it can be confident that tariffed rates remain just and
reasonable even if a carrier experiences or induces significant
increases in access demand. The Commission seeks comment on the types
of activities that are causing the increases in interstate access
demand and the effects of such demand increases on the cost structures
of LECs. The Commission also seeks comment on several means of ensuring
just and reasonable rates going forward. The NPRM invites comment on
potential traffic stimulation by rate-of-return LECs, price cap LECs,
and competitive LECs, as well as other forms of intercarrier traffic
stimulation. Comments were received on December 17, 2007, and reply
comments were received on January 16, 2008.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/15/07 72 FR 64179
NPRM Comment Period End 12/17/07
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1572
Email: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ02
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568. JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 205; 47
USC 221(c); 47 USC 254; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 410
Abstract: Jurisdictional separations is the process, pursuant to part
36 of the Commission's rules, by which incumbent local exchange
carriers apportion regulated costs between the intrastate and
interstate jurisdictions. In 1997, the Commission initiated a
proceeding seeking comment on the extent to which legislative changes,
technological changes, and market changes warrant comprehensive reform
of the separations process. In 2001, the Commission adopted the
Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations' recommendation
to impose an interim freeze of the part 36 category relationships and
jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of five years,
pending comprehensive reform of the part 36 separations rules. In 2006,
the Commission adopted an Order and Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking, which extended the separations freeze for a period of three
years and sought comment on comprehensive reform. In 2009, the
Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations process
an additional year to June, 2010.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/05/97 62 FR 59842
NPRM Comment Period End 12/10/97
Order 06/21/01 66 FR 33202
Order and FNPRM 05/26/06 71 FR 29882
Order and FNPRM Comment Period
End 08/22/06
Report and Order 05/15/09 74 FR 23955
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: Ted Burmeister, Federal Communications Commission, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7389
Email: theodore.burmeister@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ06
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569. IMPLEMENTATION OF NET 911 IMPROVEMENT ACT
Legal Authority: PL 110-283
Abstract: On July 23, 2008, the New and Emerging Technologies Act was
enacted.
On August 25, 2008, the Commission released an NPRM seeking comment on
implementing the NET 911 Improvement Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/28/08 73 FR 50741
NPRM Comment Period End 09/09/08
Next Action Undetermined
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Agency Contact: R. Matthew Warner, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2419
Email: matthew.warner@fcc.gov
RIN: 3060-AJ09
[FR Doc. E9-28607 Filed 12-04-09; 8:45 am]
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