Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Spring 2011

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Ch. I

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions—Spring 2011

AGENCY:

Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION:

Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

331

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)

3060-AG42

332

Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94-129)

3060-AG46

333

Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities

3060-AG58

334

Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 90-571)

3060-AG75

335

Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278)

3060-AI14

336

Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123)

3060-AI15

337

Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CG Docket No. 04-53)

3060-AI20

338

Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record Exchange (CARE) Obligations on All Local and Interexchange Carriers (CG Docket No. 02-386)

3060-AI58

339

Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format

3060-AI61

340

Closed Captioning of Video Programming (

Section 610 Review

)

3060-AI72

341

Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information

3060-AI75

342

Empowering Consumers to Avoid Bill Shock, Consumer Information and Disclosure; CG Docket No. 10-207, CG Docket No. 09-158

3060-AJ51

Office of Engineering and Technology—Long-Term Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

343

New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258)

3060-AH65

344

Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields

3060-AI17

345

Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186)

3060-AI52

346

Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03-201)

3060-AI54

347

Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 10-142)

3060-AJ46

348

Innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands; ET Docket No. 10-235

3060-AJ57

349

Radio Experimentation and Market Trials Under Part 5 of the Commission's Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules; ET Docket No. 10-236

3060-AJ62

Office of Engineering and Technology—Completed Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

350

Revision of the Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission

3060-AH47

International Bureau—Long-Term Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

351

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)

3060-AF93

352

Allocation and Designation of Spectrum in the 36.0-43.5 GHz Band

3060-AH23

353

Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34)

3060-AH98

354

Mitigation of Orbital Debris (IB Docket No. 02-54)

3060-AI06

355

Amendment of the Commission's Rules (IB Docket No. 04-47)

3060-AI41

356

Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04-112)

3060-AI42

357

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)

3060-AI44

358

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)

3060-AI90

International Bureau—Completed Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

359

Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and Licensing Procedures (IB Docket No. 95-117)

3060-AD70

360

Streamlining Earth Station Licensing Rules (IB Docket No. 00-248)

3060-AH60

Media Bureau—Long-Term Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

361

Cable Television Rate Regulation

3060-AF41

362

Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service

3060-AF48

363

Cable Home Wiring

3060-AG02

364

Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97-80)

3060-AG28

365

Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99-325)

3060-AH40

366

Second Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to DTV

3060-AH54

367

Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MM Docket No. 98-204)

3060-AH95

368

Broadcast Multiple and Cross-Ownership Limits

3060-AH97

369

Establishment of Rules for Digital Low Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185)

3060-AI38

370

Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04-256)

3060-AI55

371

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)

3060-AI63

372

Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies (MB Docket No. 05-312)

3060-AI68

373

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)

3060-AI69

374

Program Access Rules—Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 07-29, 07-198)

3060-AI87

375

Third Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television (MB Docket No. 07-91)

3060-AI89

376

Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233)

3060-AJ04

377

Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket No. 99-25)

3060-AJ07

378

Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising (MB Docket No. 08-90)

3060-AJ10

379

An Inquiry Into the Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification (MM Docket No. 93-177)

3060-AJ17

380

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)

3060-AJ18

381

Policies To Promote Rural Radio Service and To Streamline Allotment and Assignment Procedures (MB Docket No. 09-52)

3060-AJ23

382

Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07-294)

3060-AJ27

383

Implementation of Section 203 of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA) (MB Docket No. 10-148)

3060-AJ43

Media Bureau—Completed Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

384

Direct Broadcast Public Interest Obligations (MM Docket No. 93-25)

3060-AH59

Office of Managing Director—Long-Term Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

385

Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees

3060-AI79

386

Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules, Concerning Practice and Procedure, Amendment of CORES Registration System; MD Docket No. 10-234

3060-AJ54

Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau—Long-Term Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

387

Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems

3060-AG34

388

Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline

3060-AG60

389

In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act

3060-AG74

390

Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety Communications Requirements

3060-AG85

391

1998 Biennial Regulatory Review—Review of Accounts Settlement in Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services (IB Docket No. 98-96)

3060-AH30

392

Implementation of 911 Act

3060-AH90

393

Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications

3060-AI22

394

E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers

3060-AI62

395

Recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks

3060-AI78

396

Stolen Vehicle Recovery System (SVRS)

3060-AJ01

397

Commercial Mobile Alert System

3060-AJ03

398

Emergency Alert System

3060-AJ33

399

Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07-114

3060-AJ52

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Long-Term Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

400

Implementation of the Communications Act, Amendment of the Commission's Rules—Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial Mobile Radio Service Spectrum Cap

3060-AG21

401

Service Rules for the 746 to 764 and 776 to 794 MHz Bands, and Revisions to the Commission's Rules

3060-AH32

402

Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission's Rules Governing Maritime Communications

3060-AH55

403

Competitive Bidding Procedures

3060-AH57

404

Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers

3060-AH83

405

Facilitating the Provision of Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas

3060-AI31

406

Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Channels

3060-AI34

407

Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289)

3060-AI35

408

Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (WT Docket No. 05-211)

3060-AI88

409

Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands

3060-AJ12

410

Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket No. 04-344)

3060-AJ16

411

Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band

3060-AJ19

412

Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915 to 1920 MHz, 1995 to 2000 MHz, 2020 to 2025 MHz, and 2175 to 2180 MHz Bands

3060-AJ20

413

Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band, WT Docket No. 08-166; Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary

3060-AJ21

414

Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, and To Consolidate the 800 MHz and 900 MHz Business and Industrial/Land Transportation Pool Channels

3060-AJ22

415

Amendment of Part 101 to Accommodate 30 MHz Channels in the 6525-6875 MHz Band and Provide Conditional Authorization on Channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 04-114)

3060-AJ28

416

In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762 and 777 to 792 MHz Bands

3060-AJ35

417

National Environmental Act Compliance for Proposed Tower Registrations; In the Matter of Effects on Migratory Birds

3060-AJ36

418

Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules

3060-AJ37

419

Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission's Rules for Microwave Use and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility

3060-AJ47

420

2004 and 2006 Biennial Regulatory Reviews—Streamlining and Other Revisions of the Commission's Rules Governing Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures

3060-AJ50

421

Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10-208)

3060-AJ58

422

Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz, 1610-1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500 MHz, and 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz

3060-AJ59

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Completed Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

423

2000 Biennial Regulatory Review Spectrum Aggregation Limits for Commercial Mobile Radio Services

3060-AH81

424

In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets

3060-AH82

Wireline Competition BUREAU—Long-Term Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

425

Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act

3060-AF85

426

Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other Customer Information

3060-AG43

427

Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996

3060-AG50

428

Local Telephone Networks That LECs Must Make Available to Competitors

3060-AH44

429

2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting Requirements

3060-AH72

430

Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform

3060-AH74

431

Numbering Resource Optimization

3060-AH80

432

National Exchange Carrier Association Petition

3060-AI47

433

IP-Enabled Services

3060-AI48

434

Consumer Protection in the Broadband Era

3060-AI73

435

Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07-135)

3060-AJ02

436

Jurisdictional Separations

3060-AJ06

437

Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and Operating Data Gathering (WC Docket Nos. 08-190, 07-139, 07-204, 07-273, 07-21)

3060-AJ14

438

Form 477; Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans

3060-AJ15

439

Preserving the Open Internet; Broadband Industry Practices

3060-AJ30

440

Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No 07-244)

3060-AJ32

441

Electronic Tariff Filing System (ETFS); WC Docket No. 10-141

3060-AJ41

Wireline Competition Bureau—Completed Actions

Sequence No.

Title

Regulation

Identifier No.

442

Implementation of NET 911 Improvement Act

3060-AJ09

443

Petition To Establish Procedural Requirements To Govern Proceedings for Forbearance Under Section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended (WC Docket No.07-267)

3060-AJ31

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau

Long-Term Actions

331. 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 U.S.C. 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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

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:

Colleen Heitkamp, Chief, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0974, E-mail:

colleen.heitkamp@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AG42

332. Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94-129)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

MO&O on Recon and FNPRM

08/14/97

62 FR 43493

FNPRM Comment Period End

09/30/97

Second R&O and Second FNPRM

02/16/99

64 FR 7745

First Order on Recon

04/13/00

65 FR 47678

Third R&O and Second Order on Recon

11/08/00

65 FR 66934

Third FNPRM

01/29/01

66 FR 8093

Order

03/01/01

66 FR 12877

First R&O and Fourth R&O

06/06/01

66 FR 30334

Second FNPRM

03/17/03

68 FR 19176

Third Order on Recon

03/17/03

68 FR 19152

Second FNPRM Comment Period End

06/17/03

First Order on Recon & Fourth Order on Recon

03/15/05

70 FR 12605

Fifth Order on Recon

03/23/05

70 FR 14567

Order

02/04/08

73 FR 6444

Fourth R&O

03/12/08

73 FR 13144

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

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: 202 418-7039, Fax: 202 418-0236, E-mail:

nancy.stevenson@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AG46

333. Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 251(a)(2)

Abstract:

These proceedings 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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

R&O

08/14/96

61 FR 42181

NOI

09/26/96

61 FR 50465

NPRM

05/22/98

63 FR 28456

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 65494

R&O

05/07/08

73 FR 25566

R&O

06/12/08

73 FR 33324

Public Notice

08/01/08

73 FR 45008

Policy Statement and 2nd R&O

09/08/10

75 FR 54508

FNPRM

09/08/10

75 FR 54564

Final Rule Announcement of Effective Date

12/14/10

75 FR 77781

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, E-mail:

cheryl.king@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AG58

334. Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 90-571)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

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:

Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2388, E-mail:

karen.strauss@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AG75

335. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 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 express 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, among other things, would require that 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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

10/08/02

67 FR 62667

FNPRM

04/03/03

68 FR 16250

Order

07/25/03

68 FR 44144

Order Effective

08/25/03

Order on Recon

08/25/03

68 FR 50978

Order

10/14/03

68 FR 59130

FNPRM

03/31/04

69 FR 16873

Order

10/08/04

69 FR 60311

Order

10/28/04

69 FR 62816

Order on Recon

04/13/05

70 FR 19330

Order

06/30/05

70 FR 37705

NPRM

12/19/05

70 FR 75102

Public Notice

04/26/06

71 FR 24634

Order

05/03/06

71 FR 25967

NPRM

12/14/07

72 FR 71099

Declaratory Ruling

02/01/08

73 FR 6041

R&O

07/14/08

73 FR 40183

Order on Recon

10/30/08

73 FR 64556

NPRM

03/22/10

75 FR 13471

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Kurt Schroeder, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 632-0966, E-mail:

kurt.schroeder@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI14

336. Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225

Abstract:

This proceeding established a new docket flowing from the previous telecommunications relay service (TRS) history, CC Docket No. 98-67. This proceeding continues the Commission's inquiry into improving the quality of TRS and furthering the goal of functional equivalency, consistent with Congress' mandate that TRS regulations encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair the development of new technology. In this docket, the Commission explores ways to improve emergency preparedness for TRS facilities and services, new TRS technologies, public access to information and outreach, and issues

related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

08/25/03

68 FR 50993

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/Clarification

05/31/06

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

06/12/09

74 FR 28046

Order

07/29/09

74 FR 37624

Public Notice

08/07/09

74 FR 39699

Order

09/18/09

74 FR 47894

Order

10/26/09

74 FR 54913

Public Notice

05/12/10

75 FR 26701

Order Denying Stay Motion (Release Date)

07/09/10

Order

08/13/10

75 FR 49491

Order

09/03/10

75 FR 54040

NPRM

11/02/10

75 FR 67333

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2388, E-mail:

karen.strauss@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI15

337. 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 U.S.C. 7706; 15 U.S.C. 7712; Pub. L. 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

06/15/05

70 FR 34665

Order on Recon (Release Date)

03/22/07

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Kurt Schroeder, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 632-0966, E-mail:

kurt.schroeder@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI20

338. 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 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. 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

Public Notice Comment Period End

10/03/05

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:

Nancy Stevenson, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7039, Fax: 202 418-0236, E-mail:

nancy.stevenson@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI58

339. Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 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 use of the service plan; and (4) deciding whether and when to switch an existing provider or plan.

On December 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing rules that would require mobile service providers to provide usage alerts and information that will assist consumers in avoiding unexpected charges on their bills.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

FNPRM

05/25/05

70 FR 30044

R&O

05/25/05

70 FR 29979

NOI

08/28/09

Public Notice

05/20/10

75 FR 28249

Public Notice

06/11/10

75 FR 33303

NPRM

11/26/10

75 FR 72773

NPRM Comment Period End

12/27/10

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, E-mail:

richard.smith@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI61

340. Closed Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 613

Abstract:

The Commission's closed captioning rules are designed to make video programming more accessible to deaf and hard of hearing Americans. This proceeding resolves some issues regarding the Commission's closed captioning rules that were raised for comment in 2005, and also seeks comment on how a certain exemption from the closed captioning rules should be applied to digital multicast broadcast channels.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

02/03/97

62 FR 4959

R&O

09/16/97

62 FR 48487

Order on Recon

10/28/98

63 FR 55959

NPRM

09/26/05

70 FR 56150

Order and Declaratory Ruling

01/13/09

74 FR 1594

NPRM

01/13/09

74 FR 1654

Final Rule Announcement of Effective Date

02/19/10

75 FR 7370

Order

02/19/10

75 FR 7368

Order Suspending Effective Date

02/19/10

75 FR 7369

Final Rule Correction

09/11/09

74 FR 46703

Waiver Order

10/04/10

75 FR 61101

Public Notice

11/17/10

75 FR 70168

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, E-mail:

eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI72

341. Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 613

Abstract:

In this proceeding, the Commission adopted rules detailing how video programming distributors must make emergency information accessible to persons with hearing and visual disabilities.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

FNPRM

01/21/98

63 FR 3070

NPRM

12/01/99

64 FR 67236

NPRM Correction

12/22/99

64 FR 71712

Second R&O

05/09/00

65 FR 26757

R&O

09/11/00

65 FR 54805

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, E-mail:

eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI75

342. • Empowering Consumers to Avoid Bill Shock, Consumer Information and Disclosure; CG Docket No. 10-207, CG Docket No. 09-158

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 332

Abstract:

On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which proposes rule that would require mobile service providers to provide usage alerts and information that will assist consumers in avoiding unexpected charges on their bills.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

Public Notice

05/20/10

75 FR 28249

NPRM

11/26/10

75 FR 72773

NPRM Comment Period End

12/27/10

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, E-mail:

richard.smith@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AJ51

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Engineering and Technology

Long-Term Actions

343. New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)

Abstract:

This proceeding explores the possible uses of frequency bands below 3 GHz to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks.

The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking discusses the frequency bands that are still under consideration in this proceeding and invites additional comments on their disposition. Specifically, it addresses the Unlicensed Personal Communications Service (UPCS) band at 1910-1930 MHz, the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) spectrum at 2155-2160/62 MHz bands, the Emerging Technology spectrum, at 2160-2165 MHz, and the bands reallocated from MSS 91990-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, and 2165-2180 MHz. We seek comment on these bands with respect to using them for paired or unpaired Advance Wireless Service (AWS) operations or as relocation spectrum for existing services.

The 7th Report and Order facilitates the introduction of Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) in the band 1710-1755 MHz—an integral part of a 90 MHz spectrum allocation recently reallocated to allow for such new and innovative wireless services. We largely adopt the proposals set forth in our recent AWS Fourth NPRM in this proceeding that are designed to clear the 1710-1755 MHz band of incumbent Federal Government operations that would otherwise impede the development of new nationwide AWS services. These actions are consistent with previous actions in this proceeding and with the United States Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) 2002 Viability Assessment, which addressed relocation and reaccommodation options for Federal Government operations in the band.

The 8th Report and Order reallocated the 2155-2160 MHz band for Fixed and Mobile services and designates the 2155-2175 MHz band for Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) use. This proceeding continues the Commission's ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the provision of new services, including Advanced Wireless Services.

The Order requires Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band to provide information on the construction status and operational parameters of each incumbent BRS system that would be the subject of relocation.

The Notice of Proposed Rule Making requested comments on the specific relocation procedures applicable to Broadband Radio Service (BRS) operations in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band, which the Commission recently decided will be relocated to the newly restructured 2495-2690 MHz band. The Commission also requested comments on the specific relocation procedures applicable to Fixed Microwave Service (FS) operations in the 2160-2175 MHz band.

The Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) set forth the specific data that Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band must file along with the deadline date and procedures for filing this data on the Commission's Universal Licensing System (ULS). The data will assist in determining future AWS licensee's relocation obligations.

The 9th Report and Order established procedures for the relocation of Broadband Radio Service (BRS) operations from the 2150-2160/62 MHz band, as well as for the relocation of Fixed Microwave Service (FS) operations from the 2160-2175 MHz band, and modified existing relocation procedures for the 2110-2150 MHz and 2175-2180 MHz bands. It also established cost-sharing rules to identify the reimbursement obligations for Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) entrants benefiting from the relocation of incumbent FS operations in the 2110-2150 MHz and 2160-2200 MHz bands and AWS entrants benefiting from the relocation of BRS incumbents in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band. The Commission continues its ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the provision of new services, including AWS. The Order dismisses a petition for reconsideration filed by the Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. (WCA) as moot.

Two petitions for Reconsideration were filed in response to the 9th Report and Order.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

01/23/01

66 FR 7438

NPRM Comment Period End

03/09/01

Final Report

04/11/01

66 FR 18740

FNPRM

09/13/01

66 FR 47618

MO&O

09/13/01

66 FR 47591

First R&O

10/25/01

66 FR 53973

Petition for Recon

11/02/01

66 FR 55666

Second R&O

01/24/03

68 FR 3455

Third NPRM

03/13/03

68 FR 12015

Seventh R&O

12/29/04

69 FR 7793

Petition for Recon

04/13/05

70 FR 19469

Eighth R&O

10/26/05

70 FR 61742

Order

10/26/05

70 FR 61742

NPRM

10/26/05

70 FR 61752

Public Notice

12/14/05

70 FR 74011

Ninth R&O and Order

05/24/06

71 FR 29818

Petition for Recon

07/19/06

71 FR 41022

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Rodney Small, Economist, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2452, Fax: 202 418-1944, E-mail:

rodney.small@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AH65

344. Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 302 and 303; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 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, E-mail:

ikeltz@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI17

345. Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e) and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 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.

The Second Memorandum Opinion and Order finalizes rules to make the unused spectrum in the TV bands available for unlicensed broadband wireless devices. This particular spectrum has excellent propagation characteristics that allow signals to reach farther and penetrate walls and other structures. Access to this spectrum could enable more powerful public Internet connections—super Wi-Fi hot spots—with extended range, fewer dead spots, and improved individual speeds as a result of reduced congestion on existing networks. This type of “opportunistic use” of spectrum has great potential for enabling access to other spectrum bands and improving spectrum efficiency. The Commission's actions here are expected to spur investment and innovation in applications and devices that will be used not only in the TV band but eventually in other frequency bands as well.

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

Second MO&O

12/06/10

75 FR 75814

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, E-mail:

hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI52

346. Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03-201)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 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, E-mail:

hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI54

347. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 10-142)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(c) and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 310

Abstract:

The Notice of Proposed Rule Making proposes to take a number of actions to further the provision of terrestrial broadband services in the MSS bands. In the 2 GHz MSS band, the Commission proposes to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the existing Mobile-Satellite allocation. This will lay the groundwork for providing additional flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum in the future. The Commission also proposes to apply the terrestrial secondary market spectrum leasing rules and procedures to transactions involving terrestrial use of the MSS spectrum in the 2 GHz, Big LEO, and L-bands in order to create greater certainty and regulatory parity with bands licensed for terrestrial broadband service.

The Commission also asks, in a Notice of Inquiry, about approaches for creating opportunities for full use of the 2 GHz band for stand-alone terrestrial uses. The Commission requests comment on ways to promote innovation and investment throughout the MSS bands while also ensuring market-wide mobile satellite capability to serve important needs like disaster recovery and rural access.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

08/16/10

75 FR 49871

NPRM Comment Period End

09/15/10

Reply Comment Period End

09/30/10

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Nicholas Oros, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0636, E-mail:

nicholas.oros@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AJ46

348. • Innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands; ET Docket No. 10-235

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)

Abstract:

The Commission initiated this proceeding to further its ongoing commitment to addressing America's growing demand for wireless broadband services, spur ongoing innovation and investment in mobile and ensure that America keeps pace with the global wireless revolution, by making a significant amount of new spectrum available for broadband. The approach proposed is consistent with the goal set forth in the National Broadband Plan (the Plan) to repropose up to 120 megahertz from the broadcast television bands for new wireless broadband uses through, in part, voluntary contributions of spectrum to an incentive auction. Reallocation of this spectrum as proposed will provide the necessary flexibility for meeting the requirements of these new applications.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

02/01/11

76 FR 5521

NPRM Comment Period End

03/18/11

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Alan Stillwell, Deputy Chief, OET, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2925, E-mail:

alan.stillwell@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AJ57

349. • Radio Experimentation and Market Trials Under Part 5 of the Commission's Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules; ET Docket No. 10-236

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 303

Abstract:

The Commission initiated this proceeding to promote innovation and efficiency in spectrum use in the Experimental Radio Service (ERS). For many years, the ERS has provided fertile ground for testing innovative ideas that have led to new services and new devices for all sectors of the economy. The Commission proposes to leverage the power of experimental radio licensing to accelerate the rate at which these ideas transform from prototypes to consumer devices and services. Its goal is to inspire researchers to dream, discover and deliver the innovations that push the boundaries of the broadband ecosystem. The resulting advancements in devices and services available to the American public and greater spectrum efficiency over the long term will promote economic growth, global competitiveness, and a better way of life for all America

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

02/08/11

76 FR 6928

NPRM Comment Period End

03/10/11

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

James Burtle, Chief, Experimental Licensing Branch, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2445, E-mail:

james.burtle@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AJ62

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Engineering and Technology

Completed Actions

350. Revision of the Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302 to 304; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 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 not 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.

The Third Memorandum Opinion and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order reaffirmed certain rules and procedures for ultra-wideband (“UWB”) devices that operate on an unlicensed basis of the Commission's rules. This action terminates the Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems proceeding and thus provides certainty for the continued development of UWB equipment, including ground penetrating radars for underground imaging, through wall imaging systems, short-range high capacity data links, and other applications. This action terminates this proceeding.

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

Third MO&O and MO&O

10/12/10

75 FR 62477

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, E-mail:

jreed@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AH47

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

International Bureau

Long-Term Actions

351. 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 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 151(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 309(j)

Abstract:

In 1997, the Commission adopted service rules for the satellite digital audio radio service (SDARS) in the 2320-2345 MHz frequency band and sought further comment on proposed rules governing the use of complementary SDARS terrestrial repeaters. The Commission released a second further notice of proposed rulemaking in January 2008, to consider new proposals for rules to govern terrestrial repeaters operations. The Commission released a Second Report and Order on May 20, 2010, which adopted rules governing the operation of SDARS terrestrial repeaters, including establishing a blanket licensing regime for repeaters operating up to 12 kilowatts average equivalent isotropically radiated power.

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

2nd R&O

05/20/10

75 FR 45058

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, E-mail:

jwhaley@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AF93

352. Allocation and Designation of Spectrum in the 36.0-43.5 GHz Band

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e) to 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 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, E-mail:

sean.omore@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AH23

353. Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(g);

et seq.

Abstract:

The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to streamline its procedures for reviewing satellite license applications. Before 2003, the Commission used processing rounds to review those applications. In a processing round, when an application was filed, the International Bureau (Bureau) issued a public notice establishing a cut-off date for other mutually exclusive satellite applications, and then considered all those applications together. In cases where sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the applications was not available, the Bureau directed the applicants to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution. Those negotiations took a long time, and delayed provision of satellite services to the public.

The NPRM invited comment on two alternatives for expediting the satellite application process. One alternative was 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 was to streamline the processing round procedure by adopting one or more of the following proposals: (1) Place a time

limit on negotiations; (2) establish criteria to select among competing applicants; (3) divide the available spectrum evenly among the applicants.

In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission determined that different procedures were better-suited for different kinds of satellite applications. For most geostationary orbit (GSO) satellite applications, the Commission adopted a first-come, first-served approach. For most non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite applications, the Commission adopted a procedure in which the available spectrum is divided evenly among the qualified applicants. The Commission also adopted measures to discourage applicants from filing speculative applications, including a bond requirement, payable if a licensee misses a milestone. The bond amounts originally were $5 million for each GSO satellite, and $7.5 million for each NGSO satellite system. These were interim amounts. Concurrently with the First Report and Order, the Commission adopted an FNPRM to determine whether to revise the bond amounts on a long-term basis.

In the Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a streamlined procedure for certain kinds of satellite license modification requests.

In the Third Report and Order, 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, 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:

Fern Jarmulnek, Associate Chief, Satellite and Radio Communication Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0751, Fax: 202 418-0748, E-mail:

fjarmuln@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AH98

354. Mitigation of Orbital Debris (IB Docket No. 02-54)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f) and 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 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, E-mail:

stephen.duall@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI06

355. Amendment of the Commission's Rules (IB Docket No. 04-47)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 34 to 39; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205;

et seq.

Abstract:

The FCC amended several rules in the Report and Order. Specifically, the 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 to comply with the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA). The North American Submarine Cable Association filed a petition for reconsideration regarding the amendment to the submarine cable landing licensing rules. In the Order on Reconsideration, the FCC reaffirmed that the CZMA applies to its submarine cable landing licensing and clarified the rules to ensure the rules comply with the CZMA review procedures established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.

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, E-mail:

david.krech@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI41

356. Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04-112)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205;

et seq.

Abstract:

FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which carriers providing U.S. international services are subject under 47 CFR part 43. FCC proposes to amend 47 CFR 43.61 and 47 CFR 43.82 and to repeal 47 CFR 43.53.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

04/12/04

NPRM Comment Period End

08/23/04

69 FR 29676

Next Action Undetermined.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1460, Fax: 202 418-2824, E-mail:

david.krech@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI42

357. 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 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(e);

et seq.

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, E-mail:

howard.griboff@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI44

358. 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 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 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 at 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

Petition for Reconsideration

04/14/10

75 FR 19401

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, E-mail:

howard.griboff@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI90

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

International Bureau

Completed Actions

359. Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and Licensing Procedures (IB Docket No. 95-117)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 4; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 554; 47 U.S.C. 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

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, E-mail:

steven.spaeth@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AD70

360. Streamlining Earth Station Licensing Rules (IB Docket No. 00-248)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 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 Recon

10/26/05

70 FR 61825

Eighth R&O

11/24/08

73 FR 70897

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, E-mail:

steven.spaeth@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AH60

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Media Bureau

Long-Term Actions

361. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 543

Abstract:

The Commission has adopted rate regulations to implement section 623 of the 1992 Cable Act to ensure that cable subscribers nationwide enjoy the rates that would be charged by cable systems operating in a competitive environment. Reconsideration was requested. The Fourteenth Order on Reconsideration addresses petitions on issues governing regulated services by cable systems. In a subsequent notice, comment was sought on recalibrating the competitive differential between rates of systems subject to effective competition and noncompetitive systems. In addition, comment was sought as to whether there may be a different approach to establish reasonable rates on the basic service tier.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

01/04/93

58 FR 48

R&O and FNPRM

05/21/93

58 FR 29736

MO&O and FNPRM

08/18/93

58 FR 43816

Third R&O

11/30/93

58 FR 63087

Order on Recon, Fourth R&O, and Fifth NPRM

04/15/94

59 FR 17943

Third Order on Recon

04/15/94

59 FR 17961

Fifth Order on Recon and FNPRM

10/13/94

59 FR 51869

Fourth Order on Recon

10/21/94

59 FR 53113

Sixth Order on Recon, Fifth R&O, and Seventh NPRM

12/06/94

59 FR 62614

Seventh Order on Recon

01/25/95

60 FR 4863

Ninth Order on Recon

02/27/95

60 FR 10512

Eighth Order on Recon

03/17/95

60 FR 14373

Sixth R&O and Eleventh Order on Recon

07/12/95

60 FR 35854

Thirteenth Order on Recon

10/05/95

60 FR 52106

Twelfth Order on Recon

10/26/95

60 FR 54815

Tenth Order on Recon

04/08/96

61 FR 15388

Order on Recon of the First R&O and FNPRM

04/15/96

61 FR 16447

MO&O

02/12/97

62 FR 6491

Report on Cable Industry Prices

02/24/97

62 FR 8245

R&O

03/31/97

62 FR 15118

Fourteenth Order on Recon

10/15/97

62 FR 53572

NPRM and Order

09/05/02

67 FR 56882

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7037, TDD Phone: 202 418-7172, Fax: 202 418-1196, E-mail:

john.norton@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AF41

362. Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 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, E-mail:

john.norton@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AF48

363. Cable Home Wiring

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 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, E-mail:

john.norton@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AG02

364. Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97-80)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 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, the Commission required MVPDs to make available by, a security element (known as a “cablecard”) 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. Also, in this proceeding, 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 the most recent FNPRM, the Commission proposed new rules to improve the operation of the CableCard regime.

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

4th FNPRM

05/14/10

75 FR 27256

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, E-mail:

brendan.murray@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AG28

365. Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99-325)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 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, E-mail:

peter.doyle@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AH40

366. Second Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to DTV

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 4(i) and 4(j); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336

Abstract:

On January 18, 2001, the Commission adopted a Report and Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, addressing a number of issues related to the conversion of the nation's broadcast television system from analog to digital television. The Second Report and Order resolved several major technical issues including the issue of receiver performance standards, DTV tuners, and revisions to certain components of the DTV transmission standard. A subsequent NPRM commenced the Commission's second periodic review of the progress of the digital television conversion. The resulting R&O adopted a multi-step process to create a new DTV table of allotments and authorizations. Also in the R&O, the Commission adopted replication and maximization deadlines for DTV broadcasters and updated rules in recognition revisions to broadcast transmission standards.

The Second R&O adopts disclosure requirements for televisions that do not include a digital tuner.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

03/23/00

65 FR 15600

R&O

02/13/01

66 FR 9973

MO&O

12/18/01

66 FR 65122

Third MO&O and Order on Recon

10/02/02

67 FR 61816

Second R&O and Second MO&O

10/11/02

67 FR 63290

NPRM

02/18/03

68 FR 7737

R&O

10/04/04

69 FR 59500

Second R&O

05/10/07

72 FR 26554

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Eloise Gore, Associate Bureau Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1066, TDD Phone: 202 418-7172, Fax: 202 418-1069, E-mail:

eloise.gore@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AH54

367. Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MM Docket No. 98-204)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 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, E-mail:

lewis.pulley@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AH95

368. Broadcast Multiple and Cross-Ownership Limits

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 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. An appeal of this action is before the Third Circuit.

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:

Amy Brett, Asst. Div. Chief, Industry Analysis Div., Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2703, E-mail:

amy.brett@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AH97

369. Establishment of Rules for Digital Low Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 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. The FNPRM considers the remaining issues requiring resolution in order to complete the low power television digital transition.

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

FNPRM and MO&O

10/18/10

75 FR 63766

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, E-mail:

shaun.maher@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI38

370. Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04-256)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151 to 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303;

et seq.

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:

Amy Brett, Asst. Div. Chief, Industry Analysis Div., Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2703, E-mail:

amy.brett@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI55

371. 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 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 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, E-mail:

thomas.nessinger@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI63

372. Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies (MB Docket No. 05-312)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to (j); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 301;

et seq.

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, E-mail:

evan.baranoff@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI68

373. 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 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 541(a)(1); 47 U.S.C. 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, E-mail:

holly.saurer@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI69

374. Program Access Rules—Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 07-29, 07-198)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 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

03/02/10

75 FR 9692

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, E-mail:

david.konczal@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI87

375. Third Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television (MB Docket No. 07-91)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 312; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 318 and 319; 47 U.S.C. 324 and 325; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337

Abstract:

Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, full-power broadcast stations must transmit only in digital signals, and may no longer transmit analog signals. This proceeding is the Commission's third periodic review of the transition of the nation's broadcast television system from analog to digital television (DTV). The Commission conducts these periodic reviews in order to assess the progress of the transition and make any necessary adjustments to the Commission's rules and policies to facilitate the introduction of DTV service and the recovery of spectrum at the end of the transition. In this review, the Commission considers how to ensure that broadcasters complete construction of their final post-transition (digital) facilities by the statutory deadline.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

07/09/07

72 FR 37310

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, E-mail:

evan.baranoff@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI89

376. Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 532; 47 U.S.C. 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

Report and NPRM

02/13/08

73 FR 8255

NPRM Comment Period End

03/14/08

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Mary Beth Murphy, Division Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2132, E-mail:

marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AJ04

377. Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket No. 99-25)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 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 need 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, E-mail:

peter.doyle@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AJ07

378. Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising (MB Docket No. 08-90)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(a); 47 U.S.C. 317; 47 U.S.C. 405; 47 U.S.C. 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, E-mail:

brendan.murray@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AJ10

379. 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 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 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.

The Second Further Notice seeks comment on proposals to synchronize rules regarding tower construction near AM antennas.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

07/27/99

64 FR 40539

R&O

04/25/01

66 FR 20752

FNPRM

04/25/01

66 FR 20779

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, E-mail:

ann.gallagher@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AJ17

380. 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 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 312; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 318 and 319; 47 U.S.C. 324 and 325; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337

Abstract:

This proceeding was initiated to create a new digital television translator service to permit full-service television stations to continue to provide digital service to viewers within their coverage areas who have lost service as a result of the stations' digital transition.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

01/02/09

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, E-mail:

barbara.kreisman@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AJ18

381. Policies To Promote Rural Radio Service and To Streamline Allotment and Assignment Procedures (MB Docket No. 09-52)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

05/13/09

74 FR 22498

NPRM Comment Period End

07/10/09

First R&O

03/04/10

75 FR 9797

FNPRM

03/04/10

75 FR 9856

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, E-mail:

peter.doyle@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AJ23

382. Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07-294)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 534 and 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:

Action

Date

FR Cite

R&O

05/16/08

73 FR 28361

3rd FNPRM

05/16/08

73 FR 28400

R&O

05/27/09

74 FR 25163

4th FNPRM

05/27/09

74 FR 25305

5th NPRM (release date)

10/16/09

MO&O

10/30/09

74 FR 56131

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Amy Brett, Asst. Div. Chief, Industry Analysis Div., Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2703, E-mail:

amy.brett@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AJ27

383. Implementation of Section 203 of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA) (MB Docket No. 10-148)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 340

Abstract:

In this proceeding, the Commission modified its satellite television “significantly viewed” rules to implement Section 203 of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA). Section 203 of the STELA amends section 340 of the Communications Act, which gives satellite carriers the authority to offer out-of-market but “significantly viewed” broadcast television network stations as part of their local service to subscribers.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

07/28/10

75 FR 44198

R&O

11/29/10

75 FR 72968

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, E-mail:

evan.baranoff@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AJ43

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Media Bureau

Completed Actions

384. Direct Broadcast Public Interest Obligations (MM Docket No. 93-25)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 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

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, E-mail:

rchiara@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AH59

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Managing Director

Long-Term Actions

385. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 159

Abstract:

Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 159, requires the FCC to recover the cost of its activities by assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of the activities.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

04/06/06

71 FR 17410

NPRM Comment Period End

02/14/06

R&O

08/02/06

71 FR 43842

NPRM

05/02/07

72 FR 24213

NPRM Comment Period End

05/03/07

R&O

08/16/07

72 FR 45908

FNPRM

08/16/07

72 FR 46010

FNPRM Comment Period End

09/17/07

NPRM

05/28/08

73 FR 30563

NPRM Comment Period End

05/30/08

R&O

08/26/08

73 FR 50201

FNPRM

08/26/08

73 FR 50285

FNPRM Comment Period End

09/25/08

2nd R&O

05/12/09

74 FR 22104

NPRM and Order

06/02/09

74 FR 26329

NPRM Comment Period End

06/04/09

R&O

08/11/09

74 FR 40089

NPRM

04/26/10

75 FR 21536

NPRM Comment Period End

05/04/10

R&O

07/19/10

75 FR 41932

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Roland Helvajian, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0444, E-mail:

roland.helvajian@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI79

386. • Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules, Concerning Practice and Procedure, Amendment of Cores Registration System; MD Docket No. 10-234

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 158(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 159(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 5 U.S.C. 5514; 31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(1)

Abstract:

This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes revisions intended to make the Commission's Registration System (CORES) more feature-friendly and improve the Commission's ability to comply with various statutes that govern debt collection and the collection of personal information by the federal government. The proposed modifications to CORES partly include: Requiring entities and individuals to rely primarily upon a single FRN that may, at their discretion, be linked to subsidiary or associated accounts; allowing entities to identify multiple points of contact; eliminating some of our exceptions to the requirement that entities and individuals provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) at the time of registration; requiring FRN holders to provide their e-mail addresses; modifying CORES log-in procedures; adding attention flags and automated notices that would inform FRN holders of their financial standing before the Commission; and adding data fields to enable FRN holders to indicate their tax-exempt status and notify the Commission of pending bankruptcy proceedings.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

02/01/11

76 FR 5652

NPRM Comment Period End

03/03/11

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Mr. Warren Firschein, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0844, E-mail:

warren.firschein@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AJ54

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

Long-Term Actions

387. Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 134(i); 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309

Abstract:

In a series of orders in several related proceedings issued since 1996, the Federal Communications Commission has taken action to improve the quality and reliability of 911 emergency services for wireless phone users. Rules have been adopted governing the availability of basic 911 services and the implementation of enhanced 911 (E911) for wireless services.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

FNPRM

08/02/96

61 FR 40374

R&O

08/02/96

61 FR 40348

MO&O

01/16/98

63 FR 2631

Second R&O

06/28/99

64 FR 34564

Third R&O

11/04/99

64 FR 60126

Second MO&O

12/29/99

64 FR 72951

Fourth MO&O

10/02/00

65 FR 58657

FNPRM

06/13/01

66 FR 31878

Order

11/02/01

66 FR 55618

R&O

05/23/02

67 FR 36112

Public Notice

07/17/02

67 FR 46909

Order to Stay

07/26/02

Order on Recon

01/22/03

68 FR 2914

FNPRM

01/23/03

68 FR 3214

R&O, Second FNPRM

02/11/04

69 FR 6578

Second R&O

09/07/04

69 FR 54037

NPRM

06/20/07

72 FR 33948

NPRM Comment Period End

09/18/07

R&O

02/14/08

73 FR 8617

Public Notice

09/25/08

73 FR 55473

Comment Period End

10/18/08

Public Notice

11/18/09

74 FR 59539

Comment Period End

12/04/09

FNPRM

11/02/10

75 FR 67321

Order, Comment Period Extension

01/07/11

76 FR 1126

Comment Period End

02/18/11

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, E-mail:

tom.beers@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AG34

388. Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 222; 47 U.S.C. 251

Abstract:

The rules generally will assist State governments in drafting legislation that will ensure that multi-line telephone systems are compatible with the enhanced 911 network.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

10/11/94

59 FR 54878

FNPRM

01/23/03

68 FR 3214

Second FNPRM

02/11/04

69 FR 6595

R&O

02/11/04

69 FR 6578

Public Notice

01/13/05

70 FR 2405

Comment Period End

03/29/05

NOI

01/13/11

76 FR 2297

NOI Comment Period End

03/14/11

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, E-mail:

tom.beers@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AG60

389. In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 229; 47 U.S.C. 1001 to 1008

Abstract:

All of the decisions in this proceeding thus far are aimed at implementation of provisions of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

10/10/97

62 FR 63302

Order

01/13/98

63 FR 1943

FNPRM

11/16/98

63 FR 63639

R&O

01/29/99

64 FR 51462

Order

03/29/99

64 FR 14834

Second R&O

09/23/99

64 FR 51462

Third R&O

09/24/99

64 FR 51710

Order on Recon

09/28/99

64 FR 52244

Policy Statement

10/12/99

64 FR 55164

Second Order on Recon

05/04/01

66 FR 22446

Order

10/05/01

66 FR 50841

Order on Remand

05/02/02

67 FR 21999

NPRM

09/23/04

69 FR 56976

First R&O

10/13/05

70 FR 59704

Second R&O

07/05/06

71 FR 38091

Next Action Undetermined.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, E-mail:

tom.beers@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AG74

390. Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety Communications Requirements

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 337(a); 47 U.S.C. 403

Abstract:

This item takes steps toward developing a flexible regulatory framework to meet vital current and future public safety communications needs.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

10/09/97

62 FR 60199

Second NPRM

11/07/97

62 FR 60199

First R&O

11/02/98

63 FR 58645

Third NPRM

11/02/98

63 FR 58685

MO&O

11/04/99

64 FR 60123

Second R&O

08/08/00

65 FR 48393

Fourth NPRM

08/25/00

65 FR 51788

Second MO&O

09/05/00

65 FR 53641

Third MO&O

11/07/00

65 FR 66644

Third R&O

11/07/00

65 FR 66644

Fifth NPRM

02/16/01

66 FR 10660

Fourth R&O

02/16/01

66 FR 10632

MO&O

09/27/02

67 FR 61002

NPRM

11/08/02

67 FR 68079

R&O

12/13/02

67 FR 76697

NPRM

04/27/05

70 FR 21726

R&O

04/27/05

70 FR 21671

NPRM

04/07/06

71 FR 17786

NPRM

09/21/06

71 FR 55149

Ninth NPRM

01/10/07

72 FR 1201

Ninth NPRM Comment Period End

02/26/07

R&O and FNPRM

05/02/07

72 FR 24238

R&O and FNPRM Comment Period End

05/23/07

Second R&O

08/24/07

72 FR 48814

Second FNPRM

05/21/08

73 FR 29582

Third FNPRM

10/03/08

73 FR 57750

Next Action Undetermined.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Jeff Cohen, Senior Legal Counsel, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0799, E-mail:

jeff.cohen@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AG85

391. 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review—Review of Accounts Settlement In Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services (IB Docket No. 98-96)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 303(r)

Abstract:

The FCC seeks comment regarding Accounts Settlement in the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) Radio Services.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

07/24/98

63 FR 39800

FNPRM

07/28/99

64 FR 40808

R&O

07/28/99

64 FR 40774

Comment Period Extended

09/03/99

64 FR 48337

Next Action Undetermined.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Timothy Peterson, Chief of Staff, PSHSB, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1575.

RIN:

3060-AH30

392. Implementation of 911 Act

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 202; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 210; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308 to 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 310

Abstract:

This proceeding is separate from the Commission's proceeding on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems (E911) in that it is intended to implement provisions of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 through the promotion of public safety by the deployment of a seamless, nationwide emergency communications infrastructure that includes wireless communications services. More specifically, a chief goal of the proceeding is to ensure that all emergency calls are routed to the appropriate local emergency authority to provide assistance. The E911 proceeding goes a step further and is aimed at improving the effectiveness and reliability of wireless 911 dispatchers with additional information on wireless 911 calls.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

Fourth R&O, Third NPRM, and NPRM

09/19/00

65 FR 56752

Fifth R&O, First R&O, and MO&O

01/14/02

67 FR 1643

Final Rule

01/25/02

67 FR 3621

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

David H. Siehl, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1313, Fax: 202 418-2816, E-mail:

david.siehl@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AH90

393. Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)

Abstract:

The Report and Order extended the Commission's disruption reporting requirements to communications providers who are not wireline carriers. The Commission also streamlined compliance with the reporting requirements through electronic filing with a “fill in the blank” template and by simplifying the application of that rule. In addition, the Commission delegated authority to the Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology, to make the revisions to the filing system and template necessary to improve the efficiency of reporting and

to reduce, where reasonably possible, the time for providers to prepare, and for the Commission staff to review, the communications disruption reports required to be filed. Such authority was subsequently delegated to the Chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. These actions will allow the Commission to obtain the necessary information regarding service disruptions in an efficient and expeditious manner and to achieve significant concomitant public interest benefits.

The Commission received nine petitions for reconsideration in this proceeding, which are pending.

The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) expands the record in the proceeding to focus specifically on the unique communications needs of airports, including wireless and satellite communications. In this regard, the Commission requested comment on the additional types of airport communications (e.g., wireless, satellite) that should be required to file service disruption reports—particularly from a homeland security and defense perspective. These types of airport communications may include, for example, communications that are provided by ARINC as well as commercial communications (e.g., air-to-ground and ground-to-air telephone communications) as well as intra-airline commercial links. The Commission also requested comment on whether the outage-reporting requirements for special facilities should be extended to cover general aviation airports (GA) and, if so, what the applicable threshold criteria should be.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

03/26/04

69 FR 15761

FNPRM

11/26/04

69 FR 68859

R&O

12/03/04

69 FR 70316

Announcement of Effective Date and Partial Stay

12/30/04

69 FR 78338

Petition for Recon

02/15/05

70 FR 7737

Amendment of Delegated Authority

02/21/08

73 FR 9462

Public Notice

08/02/10

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, E-mail:

lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI22

394. E911 Requirements For IP-Enabled Service Providers

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)

Abstract:

The notice seeks comment on what additional steps the Commission should take to ensure that providers of voice-over Internet protocol services that interconnect with the public switched telephone network provide ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

06/29/05

70 FR 37307

NPRM Comment Period End

09/12/05

NPRM

06/20/07

72 FR 33948

NPRM Comment Period End

09/18/07

FNPRM, NOI

11/02/10

75 FR 67321

Order, Extension of Comment Period

01/07/11

76 FR 1126

Reply Comment Period End

02/18/11

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, E-mail:

tom.beers@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI62

395. Recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 218; 47 U.S.C. 303(r)

Abstract:

In the Order released June 8, 2007 (EB Docket No. 06-119 and WC Docket No. 06-63), the Commission directed the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to implement several of the recommendations made by the Independent Panel reviewing the impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks (Independent Panel). The Commission also adopted rules requiring some communications providers to have emergency/backup power and requiring certain communications providers to conduct analyses and submit reports on the redundancy and resiliency of their 911 and E911 networks and/or systems. Finally, the Commission extended limited regulatory relief from Section 272 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, previously accorded by the Wireline Competition Bureau.

In an Order on Reconsideration released on October 4, 2007, the Commission considered six petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of the June 2007 Order that adopted the backup power rule (section 12.2 of the Commission's rules). The Order on Reconsideration granted in part and denied in part the petitions. The Commission modified the backup power rule to address several meritorious issues raised by petitioners. This modification will facilitate carrier compliance and reduce the burden on local exchange carriers and commercial mobile radio service providers, while continuing to further important homeland security and public safety goals.

The wireless industry challenged the backup power rule in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and, with some wireline providers, challenged the associated information collection before OMB. In February 2008, the Court issued a stay of the rule pending appeal, and, on July 8, 2008, the Court issued an order holding its decision on the challenge to the backup power rule in abeyance pending action by OMB on the information collection associated with the revised rule. In November 2008, OMB rejected the information collection.

As a result of the actions by the Court and OMB, the backup power rule has never gone into effect. In December 2008, the FCC's Office of General Counsel requested that the Court dismiss the pending appeals of the backup power rule and informed the Court that the Commission plans to issue an NPRM to develop a revised rule. On July 31, 2009, the Court dismissed the petitions for review as moot and ordered that the backup power rule by vacated and this mandate was issued until September 18, 2009.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

07/07/06

71 FR 38564

NPRM Comment Period End

08/07/06

Order

07/11/07

72 FR 37655

Delay of Effective Date of Rule

08/10/07

72 FR 44978

Petitions for Recon

08/20/07

72 FR 46485

Order on Recon

10/11/07

72 FR 57879

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, E-mail:

lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI78

396. Stolen Vehicle Recovery System (SVRS)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303

Abstract:

The Report and Order amends 47 CFR 90.20(e)(6) governing stolen vehicle recovery system operations at 173.075 MHz, by increasing the radiated power limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the power output limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the power output limit for narrowband mobile transceivers; modifying the base station duty cycle; increasing the tracking duty cycle for mobile transceivers; and retaining the requirement for TV channel 7 interference studies and that such studies must be served on TV channel 7 stations.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

08/23/06

71 FR 49401

NPRM Comment Period End

10/10/06

R&O

10/14/08

73 FR 60631

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Zenji Nakazawa, Assoc. Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7949, E-mail:

zenji.nakazaw@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AJ01

397. Commercial Mobile Alert System

Legal Authority:

Pub. L. 109-347 title VI; EO 13407; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i)

Abstract:

In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission initiated a comprehensive rulemaking to establish a commercial mobile alert system under which commercial mobile service providers may elect to transmit emergency alerts to the public. The Commission has issued three orders adopting CMAS rules as required by statute. Issues raised in an FNPRM regarding testing requirements for non-commercial educational and public broadcast television stations remain outstanding.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

01/03/08

73 FR 545

NPRM Comment Period End

02/04/08

First R&O

07/24/08

73 FR 43009

Second R&O

08/14/08

73 FR 47550

FNPRM

08/14/08

73 FR 47568

FNPRM Comment Period End

09/15/08

Third R&O

09/22/08

73 FR 54511

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, E-mail:

lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AJ03

398. Emergency Alert System

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(o); 47 U.S.C. 301 ; 47 U.S.C. 393(r) and 303(v); 47 U.S.C. 307 and 309; 47 U.S.C. 335 and 403; 47 U.S.C. 544(g); 47 U.S.C. 606 and 615

Abstract:

This revision of 47 CFR part 11 provides for national-level testing of the Emergency Alert System.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

01/12/10

75 FR 4760

NPRM Comment Period End

03/30/10

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Eric Ehrenreich, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1726, E-mail:

eric.ehrenreich@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AJ33

399. • Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07-114

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 332

Abstract:

Related to the proceedings in which the FCC has previously acted to improve the quality of all emergency services, this action requires wireless carriers to take steps to provide more specific automatic location information in connection with 911 emergency calls to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in areas where wireless carriers have not done so in the past. Wireless licensees must now satisfy amended Enhanced 911 location accuracy standards at either a county-based or a PSAP-based geographic level.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

06/20/07

72 FR 33948

NPRM Comment Period End

07/11/07

R&O

02/14/08

73 FR 8617

Public Notice

09/25/08

73 FR 55473

Comment Period End

10/14/08

Public Notice

11/18/09

74 FR 59539

Comment Period End

12/04/09

2nd R&O

11/18/10

75 FR 70604

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, E-mail:

tom.beers@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AJ52

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Long-Term Actions

400. Implementation of the Communications Act, Amendment of the Commission's Rules—Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial Mobile Radio Service Spectrum Cap

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 332

Abstract:

NPRM to modify the competitive bidding rules for the Broadband PCS F Block. Report and Order, adopted June 21, 1996, modified the PCS/cellular rule and the cellular spectrum cap.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

O on Recon of Fifth MO&O and D, E, & F R&O

11/15/00

65 FR 68927

Final Rule

03/02/01

66 FR 13022

Final Rule

06/04/01

66 FR 29911

Third NPRM

08/27/04

69 FR 52632

Third NPRM Comment Period Extended

10/04/04

69 FR 59166

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7535, E-mail:

abashkin@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AG21

401. Service Rules for the 746 to 764 and 776 to 794 MHZ Bands, and Revisions to the Commission's Rules

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 1; 47 U.S.C. 4(i); 47 U.S.C. 7; 47 U.S.C. 10; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 and 308; 47 U.S.C. 309(j) and 309(k); 47 U.S.C. 310 and 311; 47 U.S.C. 315; 47 U.S.C. 317; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 331 and 332; 47 U.S.C. 336

Abstract:

The Report and Order in this proceeding adopts service rules for licensing and auction of commercial services in spectrum in the 700 MHz band to be vacated by UHF television licensees.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

07/07/99

64 FR 36686

R&O

01/20/00

65 FR 3139

Second R&O

04/04/00

65 FR 17594

MO&O and FNPRM

07/12/00

65 FR 42879

Second MO&O

02/06/01

66 FR 9035

Third R&O

02/14/01

66 FR 10204

Second MO&O

02/15/01

66 FR 10374

Order on Recon of Third R&O

10/10/01

66 FR 51594

Third MO&O and Order

07/30/02

67 FR 49244

Second FNPRM

05/21/08

73 FR 29582

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

William Huber, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2109, Fax: 202 418-0890, E-mail:

whuber@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AH32

402. Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission's Rules Governing Maritime Communications

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 302 to 303

Abstract:

This matter concerns the amendment of the rules governing maritime communications in order to consolidate, revise and streamline the regulations as well as address new international requirements and improve the operational ability of all users of marine radios.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

03/24/00

65 FR 21694

NPRM

08/17/00

65 FR 50173

NPRM

05/17/02

67 FR 35086

Report & Order

08/07/03

68 FR 46957

Second R&O, Sixth R&O, Second FNPRM

04/06/04

69 FR 18007

Comments Due

06/07/04

Reply Comments Due

07/06/04

Second R&O and Sixth R&O

11/08/04

69 FR 64664

NPRM

11/08/06

71 FR 65447

Final Action

01/25/08

73 FR 4475

Petition for Reconsideration

03/18/08

73 FR 14486

4th R&O [Release Date]

06/10/10

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0680, E-mail:

jeff.tobias@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AH55

403. Competitive Bidding Procedures

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332

Abstract:

This proceeding proposes resumption of installment payments for broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS), for example, for C and F Block, with payment deadline to be reinstated as of March 31, 1998. The proposal contemplates, inter alia, changes to the FCC's C Block rules to govern re-auction of surrendered spectrum in the C Block. The proposal was released on October 16, 1997, and published in the

Federal Register

.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

Second R&O

10/24/97

62 FR 55348

FNPRM

10/24/97

62 FR 55375

Order on Recon of Second R&O

04/08/98

63 FR 17111

Fourth R&O

09/23/98

63 FR 50791

Second Order on Recon of Second R&O

05/18/99

64 FR 26887

Recon of Fourth R&O

03/16/00

65 FR 14213

FNPRM

06/13/00

65 FR 37092

Sixth R&O and Order on Recon

09/05/00

65 FR 53620

Order on Recon

02/12/01

66 FR 9773

Final Rule

07/21/03

68 FR 42984

Final Rule

09/30/05

70 FR 57183

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7535, E-mail:

abashkin@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AH57

404. Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(n); 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 251(a); 47 U.S.C. 253; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(1)(B); 47 U.S.C. 309

Abstract:

This rulemaking considers whether the Commission should adopt an automatic roaming rule for voice services for Commercial Mobile Radio Services and whether the Commission should adopt a roaming rule for mobile data services.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

11/21/00

65 FR 69891

NPRM

09/28/05

70 FR 56612

NPRM

01/19/06

71 FR 3029

FNPRM

08/30/07

72 FR 50085

Final Rule

08/30/07

72 FR 50064

Final Rule

04/28/10

75 FR 22263

FNPRM

04/28/10

75 FR 22338

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Peter Trachtenberg, Assoc. Div. Chief SCPD, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7369, E-mail:

peter.trachtenberg@fcc.gov

.

Christina Clearwater, Asst. Div. Chief, SCPD, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1893, E-mail:

christina.clearwater@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AH83

405. Facilitating the Provision of Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas

Legal Authority:

Not Yet Determined

Abstract:

This rulemaking will facilitate the provision of spectrum-based services to rural areas.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

11/12/03

68 FR 64050

NPRM Comment Period End

01/26/04

NPRM

12/15/04

69 FR 75174

NPRM Comment Period End

01/14/05

Final Rule

12/15/04

69 FR 75144

Final Rule

04/27/05

70 FR 21652

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1550, Fax: 202 418-7447, E-mail:

paul.dari@fcc.gov

.

RIN:

3060-AI31

406. Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHZ Band Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Channels

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332

Abstract:

The Commission seeks to improve public safety communications in the 800 MHz band and consolidate the 800 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool channels.

Timetable:

Action

Date

FR Cite

NPRM

04/05/02

67 FR 16351

NPRM Comment Period End

05/06/02

Final Rule

08/19/02

67 FR 53754

Proposed Rule

02/10/03

68 FR 6687

Final Rule

11/22/04

69 FR 67823

Final Rule

11/22/04

69 FR 67853

Final Rule

02/08/05

70 FR 6750

Final Rule

02/08/05

70 FR 6761

Final Rule

04/06/05

70 FR 17327

Notice

06/15/05

70 FR 34764

Final Rule

09/28/05

70 FR 56583

Notice

10/26/05

70 FR 61823

Final Rule

12/28/05

70 FR 76704

Proposed Rule

09/21/06

71 FR 55149

Clarification

06/20/07

72 FR 33914

Final Rule

07/20/07

72 FR 39756

Final Rule; Correction

09/28/07

72 FR 54847

Notice

09/28/07

72 FR 55208

Final Rule; Clarification

10/05/07

72 FR 56923

Petition for Recon

10/01/07

72 FR 55772

Proposed Rule

11/13/07

72 FR 63869

Petition for Recon

11/14/07

72 FR 65734

Proposed Rule

03/31/08

73 FR 16822

Final Rule

06/13/08

73 FR 33728

Proposed Rule

07/13/08

73 FR 40274

Petition for Recon

07/28/08

73 FR 4375

Final Rule

11/17/08

73 FR 67794

Final Rule

02/06/09

74 FR 6235

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:

Yes.

Agency Contact:

Michael Wilhelm, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0870, E-mail:

michael.wilhelm@fcc.gov.

RIN:

3060-AI34

407. Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289)

Legal Authority:

47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e)

Abstract:

This proceeding is intended to streamline

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