[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 47, Volume 5] [Revised as of October 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 47CFR90.175] [Page 337-338] TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION COMMISSION (CONTINUED) PART 90--PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES--Table of Contents Subpart H--Policies Governing the Assignment of Frequencies Sec. 90.175 Frequency coordinator requirements. Except for applications listed in paragraph (j) of this section, each application for a new frequency assignment, for a change in existing facilities as listed in Sec. 90.135(a), or for operation at temporary locations in accordance with Sec. 90.137 must include a showing of frequency coordination as set forth further. (a) Frequency coordinators may request, and applicants are required to provide, all appropriate technical information, system requirements, and justification for requested station parameters when such information is necessary to identify and recommend the most appropriate frequency. Additionally, applicants bear the burden of proceeding and the burden of proof in requesting the Commission to overturn a coordinator's recommendation. (b) For frequencies between 25 and 470 MHz: (1) A statement is required from the applicable frequency coordinator as specified in Secs. 90.20(c)(2) and 90.35(b) recommending the most appropriate frequency. In addition, if the interference contour of a proposed station would overlap the service contour of a station on a frequency formerly shared prior to radio service consolidation by licensees in the Manufacturers Radio Service, the Forest Products Radio Service, the Power Radio Service, the Petroleum Radio Service, the Motor Carrier Radio Service, the Railroad Radio Service or the Automobile Emergency Radio Service, the written concurrence of the coordinator for the industry-specific service, or the written concurrence of the licensee itself, must be obtained. Requests for concurrence must be responded to within 20 days of receipt of the request. The written request for concurrence shall advise the receiving party of the maximum 20 day response period. The coordinator's recommendation may include comments on technical factors such as power, antenna height and gain, terrain and other factors which may serve to minimize potential interference. In addition: (2) On frequencies designated for coordination or concurrence by a specific frequency coordinator as specified in Secs. 90.20(c)(3) and 90.35(b), the applicable frequency coordinator shall provide a written supporting statement in instances in which coordination or concurrence is denied. The supporting statement shall contain sufficient detail to permit discernment of the technical basis for the denial of concurrence. Concurrence may be denied only when a grant of the underlying application would have a demonstrable, material, adverse effect on safety. (3) In instances in which a frequency coordinator determines that an applicant's requested frequency or the most appropriate frequency is one designated for coordination or concurrence by a specific frequency coordinator as specified in Secs. 90.20(c)(3) or 90.35(b), that frequency coordinator may forward the application directly to the appropriate frequency coordinator. A frequency coordinator may only forward an application as specified above if consent is received from the applicant. (c) For frequencies above 800 MHz: When frequencies are shared by more than one service, concurrence must be obtained from the other applicable certified coordinators. (d) For frequencies in the 450-470 MHz band: When used for secondary fixed operations, frequencies shall be assigned and coordinated pursuant to Sec. 90.261. (e) For frequencies between 470 and 512 MHz, 764-776/794-806 MHz, 806-824/851-869 MHz, and 896-901/935-940 MHz: A recommendation of the specific frequencies that are available for assignment in accordance with the loading [[Page 338]] standards and mileage separations applicable to the specific radio service, frequency pool, or category of user involved is required from an applicable frequency coordinator. (f) For frequencies in the 929-930 MHz band listed in paragraph (b) of Sec. 90.494: A statement is required from the coordinator recommending the most appropriate frequency. (g) For frequencies between 1427-1432 MHz: A statement is required from the coordinator recommending the most appropriate frequency, operating power and area of operation in accordance with the requirements of Sec. 90.259(b). (h) Any recommendation submitted in accordance with paragraphs (a), (c), (d), or (e) of this section is advisory in character and is not an assurance that the Commission will grant a license for operation on that frequency. Therefore, applicants are strongly advised not to purchase radio equipment operating on specific frequencies until a valid authorization has been obtained from the Commission. (i) Applications for facilities near the Canadian border north of line A or east of line C in Alaska may require coordination with the Canadian government. See Sec. 1.955 of this chapter. (j) The following applications need not be accompanied by evidence of frequency coordination: (1) Applications for frequencies below 25 MHz. (2) Applications for a Federal Government frequency. (3) Applications for frequencies in the 72-76 MHz band except for mobile frequencies subject to Sec. 90.35(c)(77). (4) Applications for a frequency to be used for developmental purposes. (5) Applications in the Industrial/Business Pool requesting a frequency designated for itinerant operations, and applications requesting operation on 154.570 MHz, 154.600 MHz, 151.820 MHz, 151.880 MHz, and 151.940 MHz. (6) Applications in the Radiolocation Service. (7) [Reserved] (8) Applications for frequencies listed in the SMR tables contained in Secs. 90.617 and 90.619. (9) Applications indicating license assignments such as change in ownership, control or corporate structure if there is no change in technical parameters. (10) Applications for mobile stations operating in the 470-512 MHz band, 764-776/794-806 MHz band, or above 800 MHz if the frequency pair is assigned to a single system on an exclusive basis in the proposed area of operation. (11) Applications for add-on base stations in multiple licensed systems operating in the 470-512 MHz, 764-776/794-806 MHz band, or above 800 MHz if the frequency pair is assigned to a single system on an exclusive basis. (12) Applications for control stations operating below 470 MHz, 764- 776/794-806 MHz, or above 800 MHz and meeting the requirements of Sec. 90.119(b). (13) Applications for itinerant operation in the 217-220 MHz band. (14) Except for applications for the frequencies set forth in Secs. 90.719(c) and 90.720, applications for frequencies in the 220-222 MHz band. (15) Applications for a state license under Sec. 90.529. (16) Applications for narrowband low power channels listed for itinerant use in Sec. 90.531(b)(4) [67 FR 41858, June 20, 2002]