Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
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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
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
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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303 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).........
304 Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications 3060-AG46
Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94-129)....................................................
305 Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications 3060-AG58
Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With
Disabilities..........................................................................
306 Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and 3060-AG75
the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 90-571).............................
307 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 3060-AI14
1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278)...........................................................
308 Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act 3060-AI15
(Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123).............................
309 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited 3060-AI20
Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CG Docket No. 04-53)...........................
310 Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record Exchange (CARE) 3060-AI58
Obligations on All Local and Interexchange Carriers (CG Docket No. 02-386)............
311 Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format........... 3060-AI61
312 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
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313 Revision of the Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission........................... 3060-AH47
314 New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258)................................. 3060-AH65
315 Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields..................................... 3060-AI17
316 Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186)................. 3060-AI52
317 Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03-201)...................... 3060-AI54
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OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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318 Transfer of the 3650 Through 3700 MHz Band From Federal Government Use (WT Docket No. 3060-AH75
05-96; ET Docket No. 02-380)..........................................................
319 Unlicensed Operation of the 3650-3700 Band (ET Docket No. 04-151)..................... 3060-AI50
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INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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320 Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and 3060-AD70
Licensing Procedures (IB Docket No. 95-117)...........................................
321 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).........
322 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)........................................................
323 Streamlining Earth Station Licensing Rules (IB Docket No. 00-248)..................... 3060-AH60
324 Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34).................................. 3060-AH98
325 Mitigation of Orbital Debris (IB Docket No. 02-54).................................... 3060-AI06
326 Amendment of the Commission's Rules (IB Docket No. 04-47)............................. 3060-AI41
327 Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services 3060-AI42
(IB Docket No. 04-112)................................................................
328 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).............
329 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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MEDIA BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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330 Cable Television Rate Regulation...................................................... 3060-AF41
331 Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service..................................... 3060-AF48
332 Cable Home Wiring..................................................................... 3060-AG02
333 Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97-80).................. 3060-AG28
334 Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits (MM Docket No. 92-264)................. 3060-AH09
335 Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99-325)............................. 3060-AH40
336 Second Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to DTV.......... 3060-AH54
337 Direct Broadcast Public Interest Obligations (MM Docket No. 93-25).................... 3060-AH59
338 Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MM Docket No. 98-204)............................. 3060-AH95
339 Broadcast Multiple and Cross-Ownership Limits......................................... 3060-AH97
340 Establishment of Rules for Digital Low Power Television, Television Translator, and 3060-AI38
Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185)....................................
341 Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04-256)............. 3060-AI55
342 Significantly Viewed Out-of-Market Broadcast Stations (MB Docket No. 05-49)........... 3060-AI56
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343 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)...........
344 Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies (MB Docket No. 05-312) 3060-AI68
345 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).....
346 Program Access Rules--Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition and Examination of 3060-AI87
Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 07-29, 07-198).........................
347 Third Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion 3060-AI89
to Digital Television (MB Docket No. 07-91)...........................................
348 Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233)............................................. 3060-AJ04
349 Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket NO. 99-25).............................. 3060-AJ07
350 Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising (MB Docket No. 08-90)....... 3060-AJ10
351 An Inquiry Into the Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service 3060-AJ17
Directional Antenna Performance Verification (MM Docket No. 93-177)...................
352 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)...
353 Policies To Promote Rural Radio Service and To Streamline Allotment and Assignment 3060-AJ23
Procedures (MB Docket No. 09-52)......................................................
354 Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07- 3060-AJ27
294)..................................................................................
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MEDIA BUREAU--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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355 DTV Consumer Education Initiative (MB Docket No. 07-148).............................. 3060-AI96
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OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
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356 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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357 Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling 3060-AG34
Systems...............................................................................
358 Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline.................................................... 3060-AG60
359 In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act................ 3060-AG74
360 Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety 3060-AG85
Communications Requirements...........................................................
361 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review--Review of Accounts Settlement in Maritime Mobile and 3060-AH30
Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services (IB Docket No. 98-96)........................
362 Implementation of 911 Act............................................................. 3060-AH90
363 Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications............................. 3060-AI22
364 E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers.................................... 3060-AI62
365 Recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on 3060-AI78
Communications Networks...............................................................
366 Stolen Vehicle Recovery System (SVRS)................................................. 3060-AJ01
367 Commercial Mobile Alert System........................................................ 3060-AJ03
368 Emergency Alert System................................................................ 3060-AJ33
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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369 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
370 Service Rules for the 746 to 764 and 776 to 794 MHz Bands, and Revisions to the 3060-AH32
Commission's Rules....................................................................
371 Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission's Rules Governing Maritime 3060-AH55
Communications........................................................................
372 Competitive Bidding Procedures........................................................ 3060-AH57
373 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review Spectrum Aggregation Limits for Commercial Mobile 3060-AH81
Radio Services........................................................................
374 In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers 3060-AH82
to the Development of Secondary Markets...............................................
375 Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers..... 3060-AH83
376 Amendments of Various Rules Affecting Wireless Radio Services (WT Docket No. 03-264).. 3060-AI30
377 Facilitating the Provision of Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas.................. 3060-AI31
378 Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band Industrial/Land 3060-AI34
Transportation and Business Channels..................................................
379 Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289) 3060-AI35
380 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)......
381 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............................
382 Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket 3060-AJ16
No. 04-344)...........................................................................
383 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band................ 3060-AJ19
384 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915 to 1920 MHz, 1995 to 2000 3060-AJ20
MHz, 2020 to 2025 MHz, and 2175 to 2180 MHz Bands.....................................
385 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..............................................
386 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..........................................................
387 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)................................................................
388 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762 and 777 to 792 MHz Bands 3060-AJ35
389 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds.................. 3060-AJ36
390 Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules........................................ 3060-AJ37
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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391 Amendment of Part 90 of the Rules To Adopt Regulations for Automatic Vehicle 3060-AH12
Monitoring Systems....................................................................
392 Fixed Satellite Service and Terrestrial System in the Ku-Band......................... 3060-AH17
393 Implementation of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended........................... 3060-AH33
394 Year 2000 Biennial Review (WT Docket No. 01-108)...................................... 3060-AI26
395 Air-Ground Telecommunications Services................................................ 3060-AI27
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WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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396 Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act... 3060-AF85
397 Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other 3060-AG43
Customer Information..................................................................
398 Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 3060-AG50
1996..................................................................................
399 Local Telephone Networks That LECs Must Make Available to Competitors................. 3060-AH44
400 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review--Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting 3060-AH72
Requirements..........................................................................
401 Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform..................................... 3060-AH74
402 Numbering Resource Optimization....................................................... 3060-AH80
403 National Exchange Carrier Association Petition........................................ 3060-AI47
404 IP-Enabled Services................................................................... 3060-AI48
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405 Consumer Protection in the Broadband Era.............................................. 3060-AI73
406 Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07- 3060-AJ02
135)..................................................................................
407 Jurisdictional Separations............................................................ 3060-AJ06
408 Implementation of NET 911 Improvement Act............................................. 3060-AJ09
409 Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No 07- 3060-AJ32
244)..................................................................................
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
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303. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AG42
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304. 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
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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
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AG46
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305. 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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R&O 08/14/96 61 FR 42181
NOI 09/26/96 61 FR 50465
R&O 11/19/99 64 FR 63235
Further NOI 11/19/99 64 FR 63277
Public Notice 01/07/02 67 FR 678
R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546
NPRM 11/21/07 72 FR 465494
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AG58
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306. 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 08/27/04 69 FR 52694
Petitions for Recon of Fifth R&O
Denied 09/01/04 69 FR 53346
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AG75
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307. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER
PROTECTION ACT (TCPA) OF 1991 (CG DOCKET NO. 02-278)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 227
Abstract: 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 amending
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 3 months.
On April 5, 2006, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Third
Order on Reconsideration amending its facsimile advertising rules to
implement the Junk Fax Protection Act of 2005. On October 14, 2008, the
Commission released an Order on Reconsideration addressing certain
issues raised in petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of
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.
On January 22, 2010, the Commission released an NPRM proposing to
require sellers and telemarketers to obtain written consent from
recipients before making prerecorded telemarketing calls commonly known
as ``robocalls,'' even when the caller has an established business
relationship with the consumer. The proposals also would require that
the prerecorded telemarketing calls include an automated, interactive
mechanism by which a consumer may ``opt out'' of receiving future
prerecorded messages from a seller or telemarketer.
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
NPRM Comment Period End 01/31/03
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FNPRM 04/03/03 68 FR 16250
FNPRM Comment Period End 05/05/03
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
NPRM (release date) 01/22/10
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI14
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308. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 08/25/03 68 FR 50993
R&O, Order on Recon 09/01/04 69 FR 53346
FNPRM 09/01/04 69 FR 53382
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
Order 03/23/05 70 FR 14568
Public Notice/ Announcement of
Date 04/06/05 70 FR 17334
Order 07/01/05 70 FR 38134
Order on Recon 08/31/05 70 FR 51643
R&O 08/31/05 70 FR 51649
Order 09/14/05 70 FR 54294
Order 09/14/05 70 FR 54298
Public Notice 10/12/05 70 FR 59346
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
NPRM 02/01/06 71 FR 5221
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
Declaratory Ruling on Recon 07/06/06 71 FR 38268
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
Final Rule; Clarification 02/14/07 72 FR 6960
Order 03/14/07 72 FR 11789
R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546
Public Notice 08/16/07 72 FR 46060
Order 11/01/07 72 FR 61813
Public Notice 01/04/08 73 FR 863
R&O/Declaratory Ruling 01/17/08 73 FR 3197
Order 02/19/08 73 FR 9031
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
Declaratory Ruling 07/08/08 73 FR 38928
FNPRM 07/18/08 73 FR 41307
R&O 07/18/08 73 FR 41286
Public Notice 08/01/08 73 FR 45006
Public Notice 08/05/08 73 FR 45354
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 39699
Comment Period End 08/10/09
Order 09/18/09 74 FR 47894
Order 10/26/09 74 FR 54913
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________
309. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI20
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310. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI58
_______________________________________________________________________
311. CONSUMER INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE AND 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 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.
On August 28, 2009, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry which
asks questions about information available to consumers at all stages
of the purchasing process for all communications services, including
(1) choosing a provider; (2) choosing a service plan; (3) managing the
service plan; and (4) deciding whether and when to switch an existing
provider or plan.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
FNPRM 05/25/05 70 FR 30044
FNPRM Comment Period End 06/24/05
R&O 05/25/05 70 FR 29979
NOI 08/28/09
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI61
_______________________________________________________________________
312. 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
NPRM Comment Period End 02/28/97
R&O 09/16/97 62 FR 48487
NPRM 09/26/05 70 FR 56150
NPRM Comment Period End 11/20/05
Comment Period Extended 11/25/05 70 FR 71077
Comment Period End 12/16/05
Order on Recon 10/28/98 63 FR 55959
Order and Declaratory Ruling 01/13/09 74 FR 1594
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NPRM 01/13/09 74 FR 1654
NPRM Comment Period End 02/12/09
Comment Period End 02/27/09
Final Rule 02/19/10 75 FR 7370
Order 02/19/10 75 FR 7368
Order Suspending Effective Date 02/19/10 75 FR 7369
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Office of Engineering and Technology
_______________________________________________________________________
313. 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 Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2455
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________
314. 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
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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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________
315. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________
316. 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.
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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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________
317. 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 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
NPRM Comment Period End 01/09/04
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
FNPRM Comment Period End 10/15/07
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI54
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_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Completed Actions
Office of Engineering and Technology
_______________________________________________________________________
318. 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.
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
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________
319. 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 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.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/14/04 69 FR 26790
NPRM Comment Period End 07/28/04
R&O & MO&O 05/11/05 70 FR 24712
MO&O 07/25/07 72 FR 40767
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
International Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
320. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________
321. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AF93
_______________________________________________________________________
322. 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, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554
Phone: 202 418-2453
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AH23
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_______________________________________________________________________
323. STREAMLINING EARTH STATION LICENSING RULES (IB DOCKET NO. 00-248)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 701 to 744
Abstract: The Commission has found several cases in which modifying or
eliminating rules could facilitate licensing of earth stations, thereby
expediting the provision of useful satellite services to the public,
without unreasonably increasing the risk of harmful interference to
existing earth station or space station operators, or terrestrial
wireless operators in shared frequency bands.
Specifically, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) considers the
following rule revisions: (1) Codifying streamlined procedures for
case-by-case examination of earth stations using ``non-routine''
antennas, non-routine power levels, or both; (2) relaxing some current
requirements, such as increasing power and power density limits, and
allowing some temporary fixed earth stations to begin operation sooner
than is now permitted; (3) streamlining the very small aperture
terminal (VSAT) rules, and revising the Commission's power level rules
to provide for various types of VSAT multiple access methods; (4)
adopting a simplified license application form for ``routine'' earth
stations; and (5) other miscellaneous rule revisions. The Commission
also invites comment on extending these proposed rules to the KA-band.
On September 26, 2002, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking in this proceeding. This Further NPRM invited
comment on refinements to the proposals in the NPRM to relax some earth
station technical requirements, and on an alternative to the VSAT
proposals in the NPRM. The Further NPRM also seeks comment on proposals
made by commenters in response to the First NPRM.
In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
extended the license term for earth station licenses from 10 to 15
years.
In the Second Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
adopted rules allowing unlicensed receive-only earth stations to
receive transmissions from non-U.S.-licensed satellites on the
Permitted List.
In the Third Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
adopted a streamlined application form for certain earth station
licenses, and adopted a mandatory electronic filing requirement for
those earth station applications.
In the Fourth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
extended the mandatory electronic filing requirement to all earth
station applications.
In the Fifth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
adopted the following proposals from the NPRM: (1) Codifying
streamlined procedures for non-routine antennas; (2) relaxing power and
power density limits, and allowing routine KU-band temporary fixed
earth stations to begin operations sooner; (3) revising certain VSAT
rules; and (4) other miscellaneous rule revisions. One petition for
reconsideration was filed in response to this Order on July 5, 2005.
In the Sixth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
adopted revisions to the earth station antenna gain pattern
requirements, as proposed in the Further Notice. Two petitions for
reconsideration were filed in response to this Order on July 8, 2005.
In the Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission
invited comment on adopting off-axis EIRP envelops for C-band and KU-
band FSS earth stations.
In the Seventh Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
considered and rejected its proposal in the NPRM to make revisions to
part 23 of its rules.
In the Eighth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
adopted the proposals in the Third FNPRM, in large part. This
proceeding is now closed.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/08/01 66 FR 1283
First R&O 03/19/02 67 FR 12485
FNPRM 12/24/02 67 FR 78399
Second R&O (Release Date) 06/20/03 68 FR 2247
Second FNPRM 09/12/03 68 FR 53702
Third R&O 11/12/03 68 FR 63994
Fourth R&O 08/06/04 69 FR 47790
Fifth R&O 06/02/05 70 FR 32249
Sixth R&O 06/08/05 70 FR 33373
Third FNPRM 06/08/05 70 FR 33426
Seventh R&O 09/28/05 70 FR 56580
Public Notice/Petition for Recon10/26/05 70 FR 61825
Eighth R&O 11/24/08 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________
324. 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
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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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________
325. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI06
_______________________________________________________________________
326. 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; . . .
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________
327. 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
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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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________
328. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________
329. 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
R&O 11/04/09 74 FR 57092
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI90
_______________________________________________________________________
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions
Media Bureau
_______________________________________________________________________
330. 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
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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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________
331. 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
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________
332. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________
333. 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
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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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________
334. 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 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________
335. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________
336. 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
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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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AH54
_______________________________________________________________________
337. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________
338. 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
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________
339. 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
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Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2133
Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________
340. 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
NPRM Comment Period End 11/25/03
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________
341. 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
NPRM Comment Period End 09/27/04
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________
342. 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
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
NPRM Comment Period End 04/08/05
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI56
_______________________________________________________________________
343. 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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________
344. 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; . . .
[[Page 21924]]
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
NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/06
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI68
_______________________________________________________________________
345. 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
NPRM Comment Period End 02/13/06
R&O and FNPRM 03/21/07 72 FR 13230
FNPRM Comment Period End 04/20/07
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI69
_______________________________________________________________________
346. 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 October 2007 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. The associated Report and Order
adopted rules to permit complainants to pursue program access claims
regarding terrestrially delivered cable affiliated programming.
Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/01/07 72 FR 9289
NPRM Comment Period End 04/02/07
R&O 10/04/07 72 FR 56645
NPRM 10/31/07 72 FR 61590
NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/07
R&O (release date) 01/20/10
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI87
_______________________________________________________________________
347. 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.
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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/09/07 72 FR 37310
NPRM Comment Period End 08/08/07
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AI89
_______________________________________________________________________
348. 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
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AJ04
_______________________________________________________________________
349. 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 02/16/99 64 FR 7577
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AJ07
_______________________________________________________________________
350. 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
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Email: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________
351. 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
NPRM Comment Period End 09/10/99
R&O 04/25/01 66 FR 20752
FNPRM 04/25/01 66 FR 20779
FNPRM Comment Period End 07/09/01
Second R&O 10/30/08 73 FR 64558
Second FNPRM 12/11/08 73 FR 75376
Second FNPRM Comment Period End 01/12/09
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AJ17
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352. 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:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/02/09 74 FR 61
NPRM Comment Period End 01/12/09
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AJ18
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353. 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. The accompanying Report and
Order adopts rules that provide tribes a priority to obtain broadcast
radio licenses in tribal communities. The Commission concurrently
adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on
whether to extend the tribal priority to tribes that do not possess
tribal land.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/13/09 74 FR 22498
NPRM Comment Period End 07/10/09
First R&O (release date) 02/02/10
FNPRM (release date) 02/03/10
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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AJ23
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354. 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 third 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 fourth 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. The Memorandum Opinion & Order
addressed petitions for Reconsideration of the rules, and also sought
comment on a proposal to expand the reporting requirements to non
attributable interests.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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
5th NPRM (release date) 10/16/09
MO&O 10/30/09 74 FR 56131
Next Action Undetermined
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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: [email protected]
RIN: 3060-AJ27
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Completed Actions
Media Bureau
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355. 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:
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