# Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Spring 2015 > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A2015-14375 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Proposed Rule - **Published:** June 18, 2015 - **Citation:** 80 FR 35128 ## Text FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Ch. I Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions—Spring 2015 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 (U.S.C. 602). The Unified Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations and legal authorities that govern these proceedings. The complete Unified Agenda will be published on the Internet in a searchable format at www.reginfo.gov . ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura McGowan, Telecommunications Policy 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 “MB Docket No. 96-222,” which indicates that the responsible bureau is 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. 281 Implementation of the Telecom Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities (WT Docket No. 96-198) 3060-AG58 282 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278) 3060-AI14 283 Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123) 3060-AI15 284 Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format 3060-AI61 285 Closed-Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review) 3060-AI72 286 Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information 3060-AI75 287 Empowering Consumers to Avoid Bill Shock (Docket No. 10-207) 3060-AJ51 288 Contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (CG Docket No. 11-47) 3060-AJ63 289 Empowering Consumers to Prevent and Detect Billing for Unauthorized Charges (“Cramming”) 3060-AJ72 290 Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry 3060-AJ84 291 Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10-213) 3060-AK00 292 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services 3060-AK01 Office of Engineering and Technology—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 293 New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258) 3060-AH65 294 Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields 3060-AI17 295 Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186) 3060-AI52 296 Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 10-142) 3060-AJ46 297 Innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands (ET Docket No. 10-235) 3060-AJ57 298 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 299 Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 11-90) 3060-AJ68 300 WRC-07 Implementation (ET Docket No. 12-338) 3060-AJ93 301 Federal Earth Stations-Non Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; ET Docket No. 13-115 3060-AK09 302 Authorization of Radiofrequency Equipment; ET Docket No. 13-44 3060-AK10 303 Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 15-26) 3060-AK29 304 Spectrum Access for Wireless Microphone Operations (GN Docket Nos. 14-166 and 12-268) 3060-AK30 International Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 305 Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34) 3060-AH98 306 Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04-112) 3060-AI42 307 International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11-80) 3060-AJ77 308 Reform of Rules and Policies on Foreign Carrier Entry Into the U.S. Telecommunications Market (IB Docket 12-299) 3060-AJ97 309 Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12-267) 3060-AJ98 310 Expanding Broadband and Innovation through Air-Ground Mobile Broadband Secondary Service for Passengers Aboard Aircraft in the 14.0-14.5 GHz Band; GN Docket No. 13-114 3060-AK02 311 Terrestrial Use of the 2473-2495 MHz Band for Low-Power Mobile Broadband Networks; Amendments to Rules of Mobile Satellite Service System; IB Docket No. 13-213 3060-AK16 International Bureau—Completed Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 312 Revisions to Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's Rules to Govern the Use of Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (IB Docket No. 12-376) 3060-AJ96 Media Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 313 Broadcast Ownership Rules 3060-AH97 314 Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185) 3060-AI38 315 Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04-256) 3060-AI55 316 Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07-294) 3060-AJ27 317 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Related to Retransmission Consent (MB Docket No. 10-71) 3060-AJ55 318 Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11-154) 3060-AJ67 319 Accessibility of User Interfaces and Video Programming Guides and Menus (MB Docket No. 12-108) 3060-AK11 320 Network Non-Duplication and Syndicated Exclusivity Rule (MB Docket No. 14-29) 3060-AK18 321 Expansion of Online Public File Obligations To Cable and Satellite TV Operators and Broadcast and Satellite Radio Licensees; MB Docket No. 14-127 3060-AK23 322 Promoting Innovation and Competition in the Provision of Multichannel Video Programming Distribution Services; MB Docket No. 14-261 3060-AK25 Office of Managing Director—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 323 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees 3060-AI79 324 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. 325 Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems 3060-AG34 326 Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline and Multi-Line Telephone Systems; PS Docket Nos. 10-255 and 07-117 3060-AG60 327 In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act 3060-AG74 328 Implementation of 911 Act (CC Docket No. 92-105, WT Docket No. 00-110) 3060-AH90 329 Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS Docket No. 11-82) 3060-AI22 330 E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (Dockets Nos. GN 11-117, PS 07-114, WC 05-196, WC 04-36) 3060-AI62 331 Commercial Mobile Alert System 3060-AJ03 332 Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07-114 3060-AJ52 333 700 MHz Public Safety Broadband—First Net (PS Docket Nos. 12-94 & 06-229 and WT 06-150) 3060-AJ99 334 Proposed Amendments to Service Rules Governing Public Safety Narrowband Operations in the 769-775 and 799-805 MHz Bands 3060-AK19 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 335 Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers 3060-AH83 336 Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289) 3060-AI35 337 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 338 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 339 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band; WT Docket No. 13-185 3060-AJ19 340 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 341 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 342 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 343 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762, and 777 to 792 MHz Bands 3060-AJ35 344 National Environmental Act Compliance for Proposed Tower Registrations; In the Matter of Effects on Migratory Birds 3060-AJ36 345 Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules 3060-AJ37 346 Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission's Rules for Microwave Use and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility 3060-AJ47 347 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 348 Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10-208) 3060-AJ58 349 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 350 Improving Spectrum Efficiency Through Flexible Channel Spacing and Bandwidth Utilization for Economic Area-Based 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Licensees (WT Docket Nos. 12-64 and 11-110) 3060-AJ71 351 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz Bands 3060-AJ73 352 Promoting Interoperability in the 700 MHz Commercial Spectrum; Requests for Waiver and Extension of Lower 700 MHz Band Interim Construction Benchmark Deadlines (WT Docket Nos. 12-69 & 12-332) 3060-AJ78 353 Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions; Docket No. 12-268 3060-AJ82 354 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Related to the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz Bands (WT Docket No. 12-357) 3060-AJ86 355 Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 and 95 of the Commission's Rules to Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters (WT Docket No. 10-4) 3060-AJ87 356 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Governing Certain Aviation Ground Station Equipment (Squitter) (WT Docket Nos. 10-61 and 09-42) 3060-AJ88 357 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Commercial Radio Operators (WT Docket No. 10-177) 3060-AJ91 358 Radiolocation Operations in the 78-81 GHz Band; WT Docket No. 11-202 3060-AK04 359 Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Technology; WT Docket No. 11-6 3060-AK05 360 Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Wireless Contraband Device Use in Correctional Facilities 3060-AK06 361 800 MHz Cellular Telecommunications Licensing Reform; Docket No. 12-40 3060-AK13 362 Acceleration of Broadband Deployment by Improving Wireless Facilities Siting Policies; WT Docket Nos. 13-238, 13-32 and WC Docket No. 11-59 3060-AK22 363 Updating Competitive Bidding Rules 3060-AK28 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Completed Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 364 Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket No. 04-344) 3060-AJ16 Wireline Competition Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 365 Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act 3060-AF85 366 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting Requirements 3060-AH72 367 Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform 3060-AH74 368 National Exchange Carrier Association Petition 3060-AI47 369 IP-Enabled Services; WC Docket No. 04-36 3060-AI48 370 Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07-135) 3060-AJ02 371 Jurisdictional Separations 3060-AJ06 372 Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and Operating Data Gathering (WC Docket Nos. 08-190, 07-139, 07-204, 07-273, 07-21) 3060-AJ14 373 Form 477; Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans 3060-AJ15 374 Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No. 07-244) 3060-AJ32 375 Implementation of Section 224 of the Act; A National Broadband Plan for Our Future (WC Docket No. 07-245, GN Docket No. 09-51) 3060-AJ64 376 Rural Call Completion; WC Docket No. 13-39 3060-AJ89 377 Rates for Inmate Calling Services; WC Docket No. 12-375 3060-AK08 378 Comprehensive Review of the Part 32 Uniform System of Accounts (WC Docket No. 14-130) 3060-AK20 379 Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet; (WC Docket No. 14-28) 3060-AK21 380 Emerging Wireline Networks and Services; GN Docket No 13-5, WC Docket No. 05-25 3060-AK32 381 Modernizing Common Carrier Rules, WC Docket No 15-33 3060-AK33 Wireline Competition Bureau—Completed Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 382 Preserving the Open Internet; Broadband Industry Practices 3060-AJ30 383 Electronic Tariff Filing System (WC Docket No. 10-141) 3060-AJ41 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Long-Term Actions 281. Implementation of the Telecom Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities (WT Docket No. 96-198) 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 Petition for Waiver 11/01/07 72 FR 61813 Public Notice 11/01/07 72 FR 61882 Final Rule 04/21/08 73 FR 21251 Public Notice 08/01/08 73 FR 45008 Extension of Waiver 05/15/08 73 FR 28057 Extension of Waiver 05/06/09 74 FR 20892 Public Notice 05/07/09 74 FR 21364 Extension of Waiver 07/29/09 74 FR 37624 NPRM 03/14/11 76 FR 13800 NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/12/11 76 FR 20297 FNPRM 12/30/11 76 FR 82240 Comment Period End 03/14/12 R&O 12/30/11 76 FR 82354 Announcement of Effective Date 04/25/12 77 FR 24632 2nd R&O 05/22/13 78 FR 30226 FNPRM 12/20/13 78 FR 77074 FNPRM Comment Period End 02/18/14 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Cheryl J. King, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2284, TDD Phone: 202 418-0416, Fax: 202 418-0037, Email: cheryl.king@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AG58 282. 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 three 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. Following a January 22, 2010, NPRM, the Commission released a Report and Order (on February 15, 2012) requiring telemarketers to obtain prior express written consent, including by electronic means, before making an autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing call to a wireless number or before making a prerecorded telemarketing call to a residential line; eliminating the “established business relationship” exemption to the consent requirement for prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential lines; requiring telemarketers to provide an automated, interactive “opt-out” mechanism during autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing calls to wireless numbers and during prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential lines; and requiring that the abandoned call rate for telemarketing calls be calculated on a “per-campaign” basis. On November 29, 2012, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling clarifying that sending a one-time text message confirming a consumer's request that no further text messages be sent does not violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) or the Commission's rules as long as the confirmation text only confirms receipt of the consumer's opt-out request, and does not contain marketing, solicitations, or an attempt to convince the consumer to reconsider his or her opt-out decision. The ruling applies only when the sender of the text messages has obtained prior express consent, as required by the TCPA and Commission rules, from the consumer to be sent text messages using an automatic telephone dialing system. On May 9, 2013, the Commission released a declaratory ruling clarifying that while a seller does not generally “initiate” calls made through a third-party telemarketer, within the meaning of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), it nonetheless may be held vicariously liable under Federal common law principles of agency for violations of either section 227(b) or section 227(c) that are committed by third-party telemarketers. 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 Reconsideration 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 Reconsideration 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 Reconsideration 10/30/08 73 FR 64556 NPRM 03/22/10 75 FR 13471 R&O 06/11/12 77 FR 34233 Public Notice 06/30/10 75 FR 34244 Public Notice (Reconsideration Petitions Filed) 10/03/12 77 FR 60343 Announcement of Effective Date 10/16/12 77 FR 63240 Opposition End Date 10/18/12 Rule Corrections 11/08/12 77 FR 66935 Declaratory Ruling (Release Date) 11/29/12 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kristi Lemoine, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2467, Email: kristi.lemoine@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI14 283. 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 Reconsideration 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 Reconsideration 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 Reconsideration 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 Reconsideration 07/06/06 71 FR 38268 Order on Reconsideration 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 Reconsideration 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 NPRM 05/02/11 76 FR 24442 Order 07/25/11 76 FR 44326 Final Rule (Order) 09/27/11 76 FR 59551 Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 11/22/11 76 FR 72124 Proposed Rule (Public Notice) 02/28/12 77 FR 11997 Proposed Rule (FNPRM) 02/01/12 77 FR 4948 First R&O 07/25/12 77 FR 43538 Public Notice 10/29/12 77 FR 65526 Order on Reconsideration 12/26/12 77 FR 75894 Order 02/05/13 78 FR 8030 Order (Interim Rule) 02/05/13 78 FR 8032 NPRM 02/05/13 78 FR 8090 Announcement of Effective Date 03/07/13 78 FR 14701 NPRM Comment Period End 03/13/13 FNPRM 07/05/13 78 FR 40407 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/18/13 R&O 07/05/13 78 FR 40582 R&O 08/15/13 78 FR 49693 FNPRM 08/15/13 78 FR 49717 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/30/13 R&O 08/30/13 78 FR 53684 FNPRM 09/03/13 78 FR 54201 NPRM 10/23/13 78 FR 63152 FNPRM Comment Period End 11/18/13 Petiton for Reconsideration; Request for Comment 12/16/13 78 FR 76096 Petition for Reconsideration; Request for Comment 12/16/13 78 FR 76097 Request for Clarification; Request for Comment; Correction 12/30/13 78 FR 79362 Petition for Reconsideration Comment Period End 01/10/14 NPRM Comment Period End 01/21/14 Announcement of Effective Date 07/11/14 79 FR 40003 Announcement of Effective Date 08/28/14 79 FR 51446 Correction—Announcement of Effective Date 08/28/14 79 FR 51450 Technical Amendments 09/09/14 79 FR 53303 Public Notice 09/15/14 79 FR 54979 R&O and Order 10/21/14 79 FR 62875 FNPRM 10/21/14 79 FR 62935 FNPRM Comment Period End 12/22/14 Final Action (Announcement of Effective Date) 10/30/14 79 FR 64515 Final Rule Effective 10/30/14 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, Email: karen.strauss@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI15 284. 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 Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (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 that 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 October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) 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. On July 12, 2011, the Commission released an NPRM proposing rules that would assist consumers in detecting and preventing the placement of unauthorized charges on their telephone bills, an unlawful and fraudulent practice, commonly referred to as “cramming.” On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address “cramming” on wireline telephone bills and released an FNPRM seeking comment on additional measures to protect wireline and wireless consumers from unauthorized charges. 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 08/23/11 76 FR 52625 NPRM Comment Period End 11/21/11 Order (Reply Comment Period Extended) 11/30/11 76 FR 74017 Reply Comment Period End 12/05/11 R&O 05/24/12 77 FR 30915 FNPRM 05/24/12 77 FR 30972 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/09/12 Order (Comment Period Extended) 07/17/12 77 FR 41955 Comment Period End 07/20/12 Announcement of Effective Dates 10/26/12 77 FR 65230 Correction of Final Rule 11/30/12 77 FR 71353 Correction of Final Rule 11/30/12 77 FR 71354 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AI61 285. 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 Reconsideration 10/20/98 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 Correction 09/11/09 74 FR 46703 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 Waiver Order 10/04/10 75 FR 61101 Public Notice 11/17/10 75 FR 70168 Interim Final Rule (Order) 11/01/11 76 FR 67376 Final Rule (MO&O) 11/01/11 76 FR 67377 NPRM 11/01/11 76 FR 67397 NPRM Comment Period End 12/16/11 Public Notice 05/04/12 77 FR 26550 Public Notice 12/15/12 77 FR 72348 Final Rule Effective 03/16/15 FNPRM 03/27/14 79 FR 17094 R&O 03/31/14 79 FR 17911 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/25/14 Final Action (Announcement of Effective Date) 12/29/14 79 FR 77916 2nd FNPRM 12/31/14 79 FR 78768 Comment Period End 01/30/15 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, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AI72 286. 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 Final Rule; Correction 09/20/00 65 FR 5680 NPRM 11/28/12 77 FR 70970 NPRM Comment Period Extended 12/20/12 77 FR 75404 NPRM Comment Period Extension End 01/07/13 R&O 05/24/13 78 FR 31770 FNPRM 05/24/13 78 FR 31800 FNPRM 12/20/13 78 FR 77074 FNPRM Comment Period End 02/18/14 NPRM 06/18/13 78 FR 36478 NPRM Comment Period End 08/07/13 R&O 12/20/13 78 FR 77210 Petition for Reconsideration 01/31/14 79 FR 5364 Comment Period End 02/25/14 Correcting Amendments 02/10/14 79 FR 7590 Announcement of Effective Date 04/16/14 79 FR 21399 Final Action (Announcement of Effective Date) 01/26/15 80 FR 3913 Final Action Effective 01/26/15 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, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AI75 287. Empowering Consumers To Avoid Bill Shock (Docket No. 10-207) 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 a rule that would require mobile service providers to provide usage alerts and information to help consumers avoid 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 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AJ51 288. Contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (CG Docket No. 11-47) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 616 Abstract: The Commission prescribes by regulation the obligations of each provider of interconnected and non-interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service to participate in and contribute to the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in a manner that is consistent with and comparable to such fund. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/04/11 76 FR 18490 NPRM Comment Period End 05/04/11 Final Rule 10/25/11 76 FR 65965 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2075, Email: rosaline.crawford@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ63 289. Empowering Consumers To Prevent and Detect Billing for Unauthorized Charges (“Cramming”) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: On July 12, 2011, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing rules that would help consumers detect and prevent the placement of unauthorized charges on telephone bills, an unlawful and fraudulent practice commonly referred to as “cramming.” On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address “cramming” on wireline telephone bills and released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on additional measures to protect wireline and wireless consumers from unauthorized charges. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/23/11 76 FR 52625 NPRM Comment Period End 11/21/11 Order (Extends Reply Comment Period) 11/30/11 76 FR 74017 NPRM Comment Period End 12/05/11 FNPRM 05/24/12 77 FR 30972 R&O 05/24/12 77 FR 30915 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/09/12 Order (Extends Reply Comment Period) 07/17/12 77 FR 41955 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/20/12 Announcement of Effective Dates 10/26/12 77 FR 65230 Correction of Final Rule 11/30/12 77 FR 71354 Correction of Final Rule 11/30/12 77 FR 71353 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ72 290. Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry Legal Authority: Pub. L. 112-96 sec 6507 Abstract: The Commission issued, on May 22, 2012, an NPRM to initiate a proceeding to create a Do-Not-Call registry for public safety answer points (PSAPs), as required by section 6507 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The statute requires the Commission to establish a registry that allows PSAPs to register their telephone numbers on a do-not-call list; prohibit the use of automatic dialing equipment to contact registered numbers; and implement a range of monetary penalties for disclosure of registered numbers and for use of automatic dialing equipment to contact such numbers. On October 17, 2012, the Commission adopted final rules implementing the statutory requirements described above. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/21/12 77 FR 37362 R&O 10/29/12 77 FR 71131 Correction Amendments 02/13/13 78 FR 10099 Announcement of Effective Date 03/26/13 78 FR 18246 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ84 291. Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10-213) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 617; 47 U.S.C. 618; 47 U.S.C. 619 Abstract: These proceedings implement sections 716, 717, and 718 of the Communications Act, which were added by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), related to the accessibility of advanced communications services and equipment (section 716), recordkeeping and enforcement requirements for entities subject to sections 255, 716, and 718 (section 717), and accessibility of Internet browsers built into mobile phones (section 718). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/14/11 76 FR 13800 NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/12/11 76 FR 20297 NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/11 FNPRM 12/30/11 76 FR 82240 R&O 12/30/11 76 FR 82354 FNPRM Comment Period End 03/14/12 Announcement of Effective Date 04/25/12 77 FR 24632 2nd R&O 05/22/13 78 FR 30226 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2075, Email: rosaline.crawford@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK00 292. Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225 Abstract: The FCC initiated this proceeding in its effort to ensure that IP CTS is available for eligible users only. In doing so, the FCC released an Interim Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to address certain practices related to the provision and marketing of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS). IP CTS is a form of relay service designed to allow people with hearing loss to speak directly to another party on a telephone call and to simultaneously listen to the other party and read captions of what that party is saying over an IP-enabled device. To ensure that IP CTS is provided efficiently to persons who need to use this service, this new Order establishes several requirements on a temporary basis from March 7, 2013 to September 3, 2013. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/05/13 78 FR 8090 Order (Interim Rule) 02/05/13 78 FR 8032 Order 02/05/13 78 FR 8030 Announcement of Effective Date 03/07/13 78 FR 14701 NPRM Comment Period End 03/12/13 R&O 08/30/13 78 FR 53684 FNPRM 09/30/13 78 FR 54201 FNPRM Comment Period End 11/18/13 Petition for Reconsideration Request for Comment 12/16/13 78 FR 76097 Petiton for Reconsideration Comment Period End 01/10/14 Announcement of Effective Date 08/28/14 79 FR 51446 Correction—Announcement of Effective Date 08/28/14 79 FR 51450 Technical Amendments 09/09/14 79 FR 53303 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Greg Hlibok, Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 559-5158, TDD Phone: 202 418-0413, Email: gregory.hlibok@fcc.gov RIN: 3060-AK01 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology Long-Term Actions 293. 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 seventh 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 re-accommodation options for Federal Government operations in the band. The eighth 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 licensees' relocation obligations. The ninth 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 ninth Report and Order. The Report and Orders and Declaratory Ruling concludes the Commission's longstanding efforts to relocate the Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) from the 1990-2110 MHz band to the 2025-2110 MHz band, freeing up 35 megahertz of spectrum in order to foster the development of new and innovative services. This decision addresses the outstanding matter of Sprint Nextel Corporation's (Sprint Nextel) inability to agree with Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators in the band on the sharing of the costs to relocate the BAS incumbents. To resolve this controversy, the Commission applied its time-honored relocation principles for emerging technologies previously adopted for the BAS band to the instant relocation process, where delays and unanticipated developments have left ambiguities and misconceptions among the relocating parties. In the process, the Commission balances the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS operations among all the new entrants in the different services that will operate in the band. The Commission proposed to modify its cost-sharing requirements for the 2 GHz BAS band because the circumstances surrounding the BAS transition are very different than what was expected when the cost-sharing requirements were adopted. The Commission believed that the best course of action was to propose new requirements that would address the ambiguity of applying the literal language of the current requirements to the changed circumstances, as well as balance the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS operations among all new entrants in the band based on the Commission's relocation policies set forth in the Emerging Technologies proceeding. The Commission proposed to eliminate, as of January 1, 2009, the requirement that Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) licensees in the 30 largest markets and fixed BAS links in all markets be transitioned before the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators can begin offering service. The Commission also sought comments on how to mitigate interference between new MSS entrants and incumbent BAS licensees who had not completed relocation before the MSS entrants begin offering service. In addition, the Commission sought comments on allowing MSS operators to begin providing service in those markets where BAS incumbents have been transitioned. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making the Commission proposed to modify its cost sharing requirements for the 2 GHz BAS band because the circumstances surrounding the BAS transition are very different than what was expected when the cost sharing requirements were adopted. The Commission believes that the best course of action is to propose new requirements that will address the ambiguity of applying the literal language of the current requirements to the changed circumstances, as well as balance the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS operations among all new entrants in the band based on the Commission's relocation policies set forth in the Emerging Technologies proceeding. 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 Reconsideration 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 Reconsideration 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 Reconsideration 07/19/06 71 FR 41022 FNPRM 03/31/08 73 FR 16822 R&O and NPRM 06/23/09 74 FR 29607 FNPRM 06/23/09 74 FR 29607 5th R&O, 11th R&O, 6th R&O, and Declaratory Ruling 11/02/10 75 FR 67227 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rodney Small, Economist, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2452, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email: rodney.small@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AH65 294. 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: In the Report and Order the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) resolved several issues regarding compliance with its regulations for conducting environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as they relate to the guidelines for human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields. More specifically, the Commission clarifies evaluation procedures and references to determine compliance with its limits, including specific absorption rate (SAR) as a primary metric for compliance, consideration of the pinna (outer ear) as an extremity, and measurement of medical implant exposure. The Commission also elaborates on mitigation procedures to ensure compliance with its limits, including labeling and other requirements for occupational exposure classification, clarification of compliance responsibility at multiple transmitter sites, and labeling of fixed consumer transmitters. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 09/08/03 68 FR 52879 NPRM Comment Period End 12/08/03 R&O 06/04/13 78 FR 33634 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ira Keltz, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0616, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email: ikeltz@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AI17 295. 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. This Order addressed five petitions for reconsideration of the Commission's decisions in the Second Memorandum Opinion and Order (“Second MO&O”) in this proceeding and modified rules in certain respects. In particular, the Commission: (1) Increased the maximum height above average terrain (HAAT) for sites where fixed devices may operate; (2) modified the adjacent channel emission limits to specify fixed rather than relative levels; and (3) slightly increased the maximum permissible power spectral density (PSD) for each category of TV bands device. These changes will result in decreased operating costs for fixed TVBDs and allow them to provide greater coverage, thus increasing the availability of wireless broadband services in rural and underserved areas without increasing the risk of interference to incumbent services. The Commission also revised and amended several of its rules to better effectuate the Commission's earlier decisions in this docket and to remove ambiguities. 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 Petitions for Reconsideration 02/09/11 76 FR 7208 3rd MO&O and Order 05/17/12 77 FR 28236 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7506, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AI52 296. 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 Rulemaking proposed 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 proposed to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the existing Mobile-Satellite allocation. This would lay the groundwork for providing additional flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum in the future. The Commission also proposed 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 asked, in a notice of inquiry, about approaches for creating opportunities for full use of the 2 GHz band for standalone terrestrial uses. The Commission requested 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. In the Report and Order, the Commission amended its rules to make additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband networks while also ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite service capabilities. First, the Commission adds co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) 2 GHz band, consistent with the International Table of Allocations, allowing more flexible use of the band, including for terrestrial broadband services, in the future. Second, to create greater predictability and regulatory parity with the bands licensed for terrestrial mobile broadband service, the Commission extends its existing secondary market spectrum manager spectrum leasing policies, procedures, and rules that currently apply to wireless terrestrial services to terrestrial services provided using the Ancillary Terrestrial Component (ATC) of an MSS system. Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission's rulemaking proceeding concerning 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, and published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). See 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission's rules. 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 R&O 05/31/11 76 FR 31252 Petitions for Reconsideration 08/10/11 76 FR 49364 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, Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AJ46 297. 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 address America's growing demand for wireless broadband services, spur innovation and investment in mobile technology, 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. In the Report and Order, the Commission took preliminary steps toward making a significant portion of the UHF and VHF frequency bands (U/V Bands) currently used by the broadcast television service available for new uses. This action serves to further address the Nation's growing demand for wireless broadband services, promote the ongoing innovation and investment in mobile communications, and ensure that the United States keeps pace with the global wireless revolution. At the same time, the approach helps preserve broadcast television as a healthy, viable medium and would be consistent with the general proposal set forth in the National Broadband Plan to repurpose spectrum from the U/V bands for new wireless broadband uses through, in part, voluntary contributions of spectrum to an incentive auction. This action is consistent with the recent enactment by Congress of new incentive auction authority for the Commission (Spectrum Act). Specifically, this item sets out a framework by which two or more television licensees may share a single six MHz channel in connection with an incentive auction. However, the Report and Order did not act on the proposals in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish fixed and mobile allocations in the U/V bands or to improve TV service on VHF channels. The Report and Order stated that the Commission will undertake a broader rulemaking to implement the Spectrum Act's provisions relating to an incentive auction for U/V band spectrum, and that it believes it will be more efficient to act on new allocations in the context of that rulemaking. In addition, the record created in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking does not establish a clear way forward to increase the utility of the VHF bands significantly for the operation of television services. The Report and Order states that the Commission will revisit this matter in a future proceeding. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/01/11 76 FR 5521 NPRM Comment Period End 03/18/11 R&O 05/23/12 77 FR 30423 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Deputy Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2925, Email: alan.stillwell@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AJ57 298. 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 proposed 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 Americans. In the Report and Order (R&O), the Commission revised and streamlined its rules to modernize the Experimental Radio Service (ERS). The rules adopted in the R&O updated the ERS to a more flexible framework to keep pace with the speed of modern technological change while continuing to provide an environment where creativity can thrive. To accomplish this transition, the Commission created three new types of ERS licenses—the program license, the medical testing license, and the compliance testing license—to benefit the development of new technologies, expedite their introduction to the marketplace, and unleash the full power of innovators to keep the United States at the forefront of the communications industry. The Commission's actions also modified the market trial rules to eliminate confusion and more clearly articulate its policies with respect to marketing products prior to equipment certification. The Commission believes that these actions will remove regulatory barriers to experimentation, thereby permitting institutions to move from concept to experimentation to finished product more rapidly and to more quickly implement creative problem-solving methodologies. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/08/11 76 FR 6928 NPRM Comment Period End 03/10/11 R&O 04/29/13 78 FR 25138 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nnake Nweke, Chief, Experimental Licensing Branch, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0785, Email: nnake.nweke@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AJ62 299. Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 11-90) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f) Abstract: The Commission proposed to amend its rules to enable enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the 76-77 GHz band to improve collision avoidance and driver safety. Vehicular radars can determine the exact distance and relative speed of objects in front of, beside, or behind a car to improve the driver's ability to perceive objects under bad visibility conditions or objects that are in blind spots. These modifications to the rules will provide more efficient use of spectrum, and enable the automotive and fixed radar application industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers and the general public. The Commission takes this action in response to petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (“TMC”) and Era Systems Corporation (“Era”). The Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to provide a more efficient use of the 76-77 GHz band, and to enable the automotive and aviation industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers and the general public. Specifically, the Commission eliminated the in-motion and not-in-motion distinction for vehicular radars, and instead adopted new uniform emission limits for forward, side, and rear-looking vehicular radars. This will facilitate enhanced vehicular radar technologies to improve collision avoidance and driver safety. The Commission also amended its rules to allow the operation of fixed radars at airport locations in the 76-77 GHz band for purposes of detecting foreign object debris on runways and monitoring aircraft and service vehicles on taxiways and other airport vehicle service areas that have no public vehicle access. The Commission took this action in response to petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (“TMC”) and Era Systems Corporation (“Era”). Petitions for Reconsideration were filed by Navtech Radar, Ltd. and Honeywell International Inc. Navtech Radar, Ltd. and Honeywell International, Inc., filed petitions for reconsideration in response to the Vehicular Radar R&O that modified the Commission's Part 15 rules to permit vehicular radar technologies and airport-based fixed radar applications in the 76-77 GHz band. The Commission denied Honeywell's petition. Section 1.429(b) of the Commission's rules provides three ways in which a petition for reconsideration can be granted, and none of these have been met. Honeywell has not shown that its petition relies on facts regarding fixed radar use which had not previously been presented to the Commission, nor does it show that its petition relies on facts that relate to events that changed since Honeywell had the last opportunity to present its facts regarding fixed radar use. The Commission stated in the Vehicular Radar R&O, “that no parties have come forward to support fixed radar applications beyond airport locations in this band,” and it decided not to adopt provisions for unlicensed fixed radar use other than those for FOD detection applications at airport locations. Because Navtech first participated in the proceeding when it filed its petition well after the decision was published, its petition fails to meet the timeliness standard of Section 1.429(d). In connection with the Commission's decision to deny the petitions for reconsideration discussed above, the Commission terminates ET Docket Nos. 10-28 and 11-90 (pertaining to vehicular radar). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/16/11 76 FR 35176 R&O 08/13/12 77 FR 48097 Petition for Reconconsideration 11/11/12 77 FR 68722 Reconsideration Order 03/06/15 80 FR 12120 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Aamer Zain, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2437, Email: aamer.zain@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AJ68 300. WRC-07 Implementation (ET Docket No. 12-338) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303 Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission proposed to amend parts 1, 2, 74, 78, 87, 90, and 97 of its rules to implement allocation decisions from the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2007) (WRC 07) concerning portions of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum between 108 MHz and 20.2 GHz and to make certain updates to its rules in this frequency range. The NPRM follows the Commission's July 2010 WRC-07 Table Clean-up Order, 75 FR 62924, October 13, 2010, which made certain non-substantive, editorial revisions to the Table of Frequency Allocations (Allocation Table) and to other related rules. The Commission also addressed the recommendations for implementation of the WRC-07 Final Acts that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) submitted to the Commission in August 2009. As part of its comprehensive review of the Allocation Table, the Commission also proposed to make allocation changes that are not related to the WRC-07 Final Acts and update certain service rules, and requested comment on other allocation issues that concern portions of the RF spectrum between 137.5 kHz and 54.25 GHz. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/27/12 77 FR 76250 NPRM Comment Period End 02/25/13 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Mooring, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2450, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email: tom.mooring@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AJ93 301. Federal Earth Stations-Non Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; ET Docket No. 13-115 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to make spectrum allocation proposals for three different space related purposes. The Commission makes two alternative proposals to modify the Allocation Table to provide interference protection for Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) and Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS) earth stations operated by Federal agencies under authorizations granted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in certain frequency bands. The Commission also proposes to amend a footnote to the Allocation Table to permit a Federal MSS system to operate in the 399.9-400.05 MHz band; it also makes alternative proposals to modify the Allocation Table to provide access to spectrum on an interference protected basis to Commission licensees for use during the launch of launch vehicles ( i.e. rockets). The Commission also seeks comment broadly on the future spectrum needs of the commercial space sector. The Commission expects that, if adopted, these proposals would advance the commercial space industry and the important role it will play in our Nation's economy and technological innovation now and in the future. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 07/01/13 78 FR 39200 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, Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK09 302. Authorization of Radiofrequency Equipment; ET Docket No. 13-44 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: The Commission is responsible for an equipment authorization program for radiofrequency (RF) devices under part 2 of its rules. This program is one of the primary means that the Commission uses to ensure that the multitude of RF devices used in the United States operate effectively without causing harmful interference and otherwise comply with the Commission rules. All RF devices subject to equipment authorization must comply with the Commission's technical requirement before they can be imported or marketed. The Commission or a Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) must approve some of these devices before they can be imported or marketed, while others do not require such approval. The Commission last comprehensively reviewed its equipment authorization program more than 10 years ago. The rapid innovation in equipment design since that time has led to ever-accelerating growth in the number of parties applying for equipment approval. The Commission therefore believes that the time is now right for us to comprehensively review our equipment authorization processes to ensure that they continue to enable this growth and innovation in the wireless equipment market. In May of 2012, the Commission began this reform process by issuing an Order to increase the supply of available grantee codes. With this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission continues its work to review and reform the equipment authorization processes and rules. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes certain changes to the Commission's part 2 equipment authorization processes to ensure that they continue to operate efficiently and effectively. In particular, it addresses the role of TCBs in certifying RF equipment and post-market surveillance, as well as the Commission's role in assessing TCB performance. The NPRM also addressed the role of test laboratories in the RF equipment approval process, including accreditation of test labs and the Commission's recognition of laboratory accreditation bodies, and measurement procedures used to determine RF equipment compliance. Finally, it proposes certain modifications to the rules regarding TCBs that approve terminal equipment under part 68 of the rules that are consistent with our proposed modifications to the rules for TCBs that approve RF equipment. Specifically, the Commission proposes to recognize the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) as the organization that designates TCBs in the United States and to modify the rules to reference the current International Organization for Standardization and International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) guides used to accredit TCBs. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/03/13 78 FR 25916 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7506, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK10 303. • Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 15-26) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 1; 47 U.S.C. 4(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 337 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to authorize radar applications in the 76-81 GHz band. The Commission seeks to develop a flexible and streamlined regulatory framework that will encourage efficient, innovative uses of the spectrum and to allow various services to operate on an interference-protected basis. In doing so, it further seeks to adopt service rules that will allow for the deployment of the various radar applications in this band, both within and outside the U.S. The Commission takes this action in response to a petition for rulemaking filed by Robert Bosch, LLC (Bosch) and two petitions for reconsideration of the 2012 Vehicular Radar R&O. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/06/15 80 FR 12120 NPRM Comment Period End 04/06/15 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 04/20/15 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Aamer Zain, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2437, Email: aamer.zain@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK29 304. • Spectrum Access For Wireless Microphone Operations (GN Docket Nos. 14-166 AND 12-268) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rule Making initiates a proceeding to address how to accommodate the long-term needs of wireless microphone users. Wireless microphones play an important role in enabling broadcasters and other video programming networks to serve consumers, including as they cover breaking news and broadcast live sports events. They enhance event productions in a variety of settings including theaters and music venues, film studios, conventions, corporate events, houses of worship, and internet webcasts. They also help create high quality content that consumers demand and value. Recent actions by the Commission, and in particular the repurposing of broadcast television band spectrum for wireless services set forth in the Incentive Auction R&O, will significantly alter the regulatory environment in which wireless microphones operate, which necessitates our addressing how to accommodate wireless microphone users in the future. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/21/14 79 FR 69387 NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/15 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 01/26/15 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Paul Murray, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0688, Fax: 202 418-7447, Email: paul.murray@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK30 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) International Bureau Long-Term Actions 305. 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) 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 is filed, the International Bureau (Bureau) issued a Public Notice establishing a cutoff 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 Reconsideration 08/20/04 69 FR 51586 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Clay DeCell, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0803, Email: clay.decell@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AH98 306. 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; * * * Abstract: The FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which entities providing U.S.-international service are subject under 47 CFR part 43. The FCC adopted a First Report and Order that eliminated certain of those requirements. Specifically, it eliminated the quarterly reporting requirements for large carriers and foreign-affiliated switch resale carriers, 47 CFR 43.61(b) and (c); the circuit addition report, 47 CFR 63.23(e); the division of telegraph tolls report, 47 CFR 43.53; and the requirement to report separately for U.S. offshore points, 43.61(a), 48.82(a). The FCC adopted the Second Report and Order that made additional reforms to streamline further and modernize the reporting requirements, including requiring that entities providing international calling service via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) connected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) to submit data regarding their provision of international telephone service. The Voice on the Net Coalition (VON Coalition) filed a petition requesting that they reconsider requiring VoIP providers from reporting their international traffic and revenues. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/12/04 69 FR 29676 First R&O 05/12/11 76 FR 42567 FNPRM 05/12/11 76 FR 42613 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/02/11 Second R&O 01/15/13 78 FR 15615 Petition for Reconsideration 07/01/13 78 FR 39232 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1460, Fax: 202 418-2824, Email: david.krech@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI42 307. International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11-80) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: FCC is reviewing the International Settlements Policy (ISP). It governs how U.S. carriers negotiate with foreign carriers for the exchange of international traffic, and is the structure by which the Commission has sought to respond to concerns that foreign carriers with market power are able to take advantage of the presence of multiple U.S. carriers serving a particular market. In the NPRM, the FCC proposes to further deregulate the international telephony market and enable U.S. consumers to enjoy competitive prices when they make calls to international destinations. First, it proposes to remove the ISP from all international routes, except Cuba. Second, the FCC seeks comment on a proposal to enable the Commission to better protect U.S. consumers from the effects of anticompetitive conduct by foreign carriers in instances necessitating Commission intervention. Specifically, it seeks comments on proposals and issues regarding the application of the Commission's benchmarks policy. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/13/11 76 FR 42625 NPRM Comment Period End 09/02/11 Report and Order 02/15/13 78 FR 11109 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0427, Email: james.ball@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ77 308. Reform of Rules and Policies on Foreign Carrier Entry Into the U.S. Telecommunications Market (IB Docket 12-299) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to (j); 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205 Abstract: FCC is considering proposed changes in the criteria under which it considers certain applications from foreign carriers or affiliates of foreign carriers for entry into the U.S. market for international telecommunications services. It proposes to eliminate or in the alternative simplify the effective competitive opportunities test (ECO Test) adopted in 1995 for Commission review of foreign carrier applications. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/26/12 77 FR 70400 NPRM Comment Period End 12/26/12 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 01/15/13 R&O 06/03/14 79 FR 31873 Final Rule (Announcement of Effective Date) 03/03/15 80 FR 11326 Final Rule Effective 03/03/15 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-2824, Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ97 309. Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12-267) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) as part of its ongoing efforts to update and streamline regulatory requirements. The NPRM initiated a comprehensive review of Part 25 of the Commission's rules, which governs the licensing and operation of space stations and earth stations. The Commission proposed amendments to modernize the rules to better reflect evolving technology, to eliminate unnecessary technical and information filing requirements, and to reorganize and simplify existing requirements. In the ensuing Report and Order, the Commission adopted most of its proposed changes and revised over 150 rule provisions. Several proposals raised by commenters in the proceeding, however, were not within the scope of the original NPRM. To address these and other issues, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM). The FNPRM proposes additional rule changes to facilitate international coordination of proposed satellite networks, to revise system implementation milestones and the associated bond, and to expand the applicability of routine licensing standards. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/08/12 77 FR 67172 NPRM Comment Period End 12/24/12 Reply Comment Period End 01/22/13 Report and Order 02/12/14 79 FR 8308 FNPRM Comment Period End 03/02/14 FNPRM 10/21/14 79 FR 65106 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Clay DeCell, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0803, Email: clay.decell@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ98 310. Expanding Broadband and Innovation Through Air-Ground Mobile Broadband Secondary Service for Passengers Aboard Aircraft in the 14.0-14.5 GHz Band; GN Docket No. 13-114 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 324 Abstract: In this docket, the Commission establishes a secondary allocation for the Aeronautical Mobile Service in the 14.0-14.5 GHz band and establishes service, technical, and licensing rules for air-ground mobile broadband. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requests public comment on a secondary allocation and service, technical, and licensing rules for air-ground mobile broadband. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM (Release Date) 05/09/13 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Sean O'More, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2453, Email: sean.omore@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AK02 311. Terrestrial Use of the 2473-2495 MHz Band for Low-Power Mobile Broadband Networks; Amendments to Rules of Mobile Satellite Service System; IB Docket No. 13-213 Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined Abstract: In this docket, the Commission proposes modified rules for the operation of the Ancillary Terrestrial Component of the single Mobile-Satellite Service system operating in the Big GEO S band. The changes would allow Globalstar, Inc. to deploy a low power broadband network using its licensed spectrum at 2483.5-2495 MHz under certain limited technical criteria, and with the same equipment utilize spectrum in the adjacent 2473-2483.5 MHz band, pursuant to technical rules for unlicensed operations in that band. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/19/14 79 FR 9445 NPRM Comment Period End 05/05/14 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lynne Montgomery, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2229, Email: lynne.montgomery@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AK16 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) International Bureau Completed Actions 312. Revisions to Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's Rules To Govern the Use of Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (IB Docket No. 12-376) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c), (e), (f), (g), (j), (r) and (y) Abstract: In this docket, the Commission provides for the efficient licensing of two-way in-flight broadband services, including Internet access, to passengers and flight crews aboard commercial airliners and private aircraft. The Report and Order establishes technical and licensing rules for Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (ESAA), i.e., Earth stations on aircraft communicating with Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) geostationary-orbit (GSO) space stations operating in the 10.95-11.2 GHz, 11.45-11.7 GHz, 11.7-12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth or downlink) and 14.0-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space or uplink) frequency bands. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requests comment on a proposal to elevate the allocation status of ESAA in the 14.0-14.5 GHz band from secondary to primary, which would make the ESAA allocation equal to the allocations of Earth Stations on Vessels (ESV) and Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/20/05 70 FR 20508 R&O 03/08/13 78 FR 14920 NPRM 03/18/13 78 FR 14952 NPRM Comment Period End 06/21/13 2nd R&O and Order on Reconsideration 05/12/14 79 FR 26863 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-2824, Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AJ96 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Media Bureau Long-Term Actions 313. Broadcast Ownership Rules 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: Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires the Commission to review its ownership rules every four years and determine whether any such rules are necessary in the public interest as the result of competition. 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. 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. For the 2010 quadrennial review, five of the Commission's media rules are the subject of review: The local TV ownership rule; the local radio ownership rule; the newspaper broadcast cross-ownership rule; the radio/TV cross-ownership rule; and the dual network rule. In the 2014 review, the Commission incorporated the record of the 2010 review, and sought additional data on market conditions and competitive indicators. The Commission also sought comment on whether to eliminate restrictions on newspaper/radio combined ownership and whether to eliminate the radio/television cross-ownership rule in favor of reliance on the local radio rule and the local television rule. 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 Reconsideration 02/21/08 73 FR 9481 Notice of Inquiry 06/11/10 75 FR 33227 NPRM 01/19/12 77 FR 2868 NPRM Comment Period End 03/19/12 FNPRM 05/20/14 79 FR 29010 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7334, Email: hillary.denigro@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AH97 314. 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 Second Report and Order takes steps to resolve the remaining issues in order to complete the low-power television digital transition. The third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comment on a number of issues related to the potential impact of the incentive auction and the repacking process. 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 2nd R&O 07/07/11 76 FR 44821 3rd NPRM 11/28/14 79 FR 70824 NPRM Comment Period End 12/29/14 NPRM Comment Period End 12/29/14 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 01/12/15 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2324, Fax: 202 418-2827, Email: shaun.maher@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI38 315. 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; * * * 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. In 2014, the Commission determined that for the purposes of applying the broadcast ownership rules, a brokered station will be attributed to a same market brokering station if the JSA covers more than 15 percent of the weekly advertising time of the brokered station. The Commission found that television JSAs have the potential to convey significant influence over stations operations. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/26/04 69 FR 52464 NPRM Comment Period End 09/27/04 R&O 05/20/14 79 FR 28996 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7334, Email: hillary.denigro@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI55 316. 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. In 2014, the Commission proposed a new type of FCC registration number for individuals to use on broadcast ownership reports. Pursuant to a remand from the Third Circuit, the measures adopted in the 2009 Diversity Order were put forth for comment in the NPRM for the 2010 review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership rules. The Commission sought additional comment in 2014. As directed by the court, the Commission considered a socially and economic disadvantaged business definition as a possible oasis for favorable regulatory treatment. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite R&O 05/16/08 73 FR 28361 Third FNPRM 05/16/08 73 FR 28400 R&O 05/27/09 74 FR 25163 Fourth FNPRM 05/27/09 74 FR 25305 MO&O 10/30/09 74 FR 56131 NPRM 01/19/12 77 FR 2868 5th NPRM 01/15/13 78 FR 2934 6th FNPRM 01/15/13 78 FR 2925 FNPRM 05/20/14 79 FR 29010 7th FNPRM 02/26/15 80 FR 10442 Comment Period End 03/30/15 Reply Comment Period End 04/30/15 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7334, Email: hillary.denigro@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ27 317. Amendment of the Commission's Rules Related to Retransmission Consent (MB Docket No. 10-71) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 325; 47 U.S.C. 534 Abstract: Cable systems and other multichannel video programming distributors are not entitled to retransmit a broadcast station's signal without the station's consent. This consent is known as “retransmission consent.” Since Congress enacted the retransmission consent regime in 1992, there have been significant changes in the video programming marketplace. In this proceeding, comment is sought on a series of proposals to streamline and clarify the Commission's rules concerning or affecting retransmission consent negotiations. In the 2014 Report and Order, the Commission adopted a rule providing that it is a violation of the duty to negotiate retransmission consent in good faith for a television station that is ranked among the top four stations to negotiate retransmission consent jointly with another such station if the stations are not commonly owned and serve the same geographic market. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/28/11 76 FR 17071 NPRM Comment Period End 05/27/11 R&O 05/19/14 79 FR 28615 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: diana.sokolow@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ55 318. Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11-154) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 330(b); 47 U.S.C. 613; 47 U.S.C. 617 Abstract: Pursuant to the Commission's responsibilities under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, this proceeding was initiated to adopt rules to govern the closed captioning requirements for the owners, providers, and distributors of video programming delivered using Internet protocol. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 09/28/11 76 FR 59963 R&O 03/20/12 77 FR 19480 Order on Recon, FNPRM 07/02/13 78 FR 39691 2nd Order on Recon 08/05/14 79 FR 45354 2nd FNPRM 08/05/14 79 FR 45397 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: diana.sokolow@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ67 319. Accessibility of User Interfaces and Video Programming Guides and Menus (MB Docket No. 12-108) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(aa); 47 U.S.C. 303(bb) Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to implement sections 204 and 205 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act. These sections generally require that user interfaces on digital apparatus and navigation devices used to view video programming be accessible to and usable by individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/18/13 78 FR 36478 NPRM Comment Period End 07/15/13 R&O 12/20/13 78 FR 77210 FNPRM 12/20/13 78 FR 77074 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: diana.sokolow@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK11 320. Network Non-Duplication and Syndicated Exclusivity Rule (MB Docket No. 14-29) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(R); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 339(b); 47 U.S.C.573(b) Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission continues to examine whether to eliminate or modify the network no-duplication and syndicated exclusivity rules in light of changes in the video marketplace in the more than 40 years since these rules were adopted. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/10/14 79 FR 19849 NPRM Comment Period End 05/12/14 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kathy Berthot, Attorney, Policy Division Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: kathy.berthot@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK18 321. • Expansion of Online Public File Obligations to Cable and Satellite TV Operators and Broadcast and Satellite Radio Licensees; MB Docket No. 14-127 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes to expand to cable operators, satellite TV providers, broadcast radio licensees, and satellite radio licensees the requirement that public inspection files be posted to the FCC's online database. In 2012, the Commission adopted online public file rules for broadcast television stations that required them to post public file documents to a central, FCC-hosted online database rather than maintain the files locally at their main studios. Expanding the online file to other media entities will extend the benefits of improved public access to public inspection files and ultimately reduce the burden of maintaining these files. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/13/15 80 FR 8031 NPRM Comment Period End 03/16/15 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kim Matthews, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2154, Fax: 202 418-2053, Email: kim.matthews@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK23 322. • Promoting Innovation and Competition in the Provision of Multichannel Video Programming Distribution Services; MB Docket No. 14-261 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 325; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 536; 47 U.S.C. 548; 47 U.S.C. 549; 47 U.S.C. 554; 47 U.S.C. 613 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes new rules to account for the fact that video services are being provided increasingly over the Internet. In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission seeks comment on possible interpretations of the term multichannel video programming distributor” as used in the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act) and seeks comment on how each of those interpretations would affect the industry and consumers. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/15/15 80 FR 2078 NPRM Comment Period End 02/17/15 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 03/02/15 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1573, Email: brendan.murray@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK25 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Managing Director Long-Term Actions 323. 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 United States Code 159, requires the FCC to recover the cost of its activities by assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of the activities. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/06/06 71 FR 17410 R&O 08/02/06 71 FR 43842 NPRM 05/02/07 72 FR 24213 R&O 08/16/07 72 FR 45908 FNPRM 08/16/07 72 FR 46010 NPRM 05/28/08 73 FR 30563 R&O 08/26/08 73 FR 50201 FNPRM 08/26/08 73 FR 50285 2nd R&O 05/12/09 74 FR 22104 NPRM and Order 06/02/09 74 FR 26329 R&O 08/11/09 74 FR 40089 NPRM 04/26/10 75 FR 21536 R&O 07/19/10 75 FR 41932 NPRM 05/26/11 76 FR 30605 R&O 08/10/11 76 FR 49333 NPRM 05/17/12 77 FR 29275 R&O 08/03/12 77 FR 46307 NPRM 08/17/12 77 FR 49749 NPRM 06/10/13 78 FR 34612 R&O 08/23/13 78 FR 52433 NPRM 07/03/14 79 FR 37982 R&O 09/11/14 79 FR 54190 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, Email: roland.helvajian@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI79 324. 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 email 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 Public Notice 02/15/11 NPRM 02/26/15 80 FR 10442 NPRM Comment Period End 03/30/15 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Warren Firschein, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0844, Email: warren.firschein@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ54 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Long-Term Actions 325. 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 Reconsideration 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, NOI 11/02/10 75 FR 67321 Second R&O 11/18/10 75 FR 70604 Order, Comment Period Extension 01/07/11 76 FR 1126 Comment Period End 02/18/11 Final Rule 04/28/11 76 FR 23713 NPRM 08/04/11 76 FR 47114 Second FNPRM 08/04/11 76 FR 47114 3rd R&O 09/28/11 76 FR 59916 NPRM Comment Period End 11/02/11 3rd FNPRM 03/28/14 79 FR 17820 Order Extending Comment Period 06/10/14 79 FR 33163 3rd FNPRM Comment Period End 07/14/14 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AG34 326. Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline and Multi-Line Telephone Systems; PS Docket Nos. 10-255 and 07-117 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 policies set forth in the Report and Order will assist State governments in drafting legislation that will ensure that multi-line telephone systems are compatible with the enhanced 911 network. The Public Notice seeks comment on whether the Commission, rather than States, should regulate multiline telephone systems, and whether part 68 of the Commission's rules should be revised. 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 Public Notice (Release Date) 05/21/12 Public Notice Comment Period End 08/06/12 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AG60 327. 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 Reconsideration 09/28/99 64 FR 52244 Policy Statement 10/12/99 64 FR 55164 Second Order on Reconsideration 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 & Licensing Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AG74 328. Implementation of 911 ACT (CC Docket No. 92-105, WT Docket No. 00-110) 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 was separate from the Commission's proceeding on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems (E911) in that it 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, the 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 was 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 09/19/00 65 FR 56752 NPRM 09/19/00 65 FR 56757 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: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AH90 329. Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS Docket No. 11-82) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 251 Abstract: The 2004 Report and Order extended the Commission's outage reporting requirements to non-wireline carriers and streamlined reporting through a new electronic template. Seven petitions for reconsideration were filed and remained pending. A Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the unique communications needs of airports also remains pending. The 2012 Report and Order extended the Commission's outage reporting requirements to interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol services where there is a complete loss of connectivity that has the potential to affect at least 900,000 user minutes. Interconnected VoIP services providers must now file outage reports through the same electronic mechanism as providers of other services. The Commission indicated that the technical issues involved in identifying and reporting significant outages of broadband Internet services require further study. 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 Reconsideration 02/15/05 70 FR 7737 Amendment of Delegated Authority 02/21/08 73 FR 9462 Public Notice 08/02/10 NPRM 06/09/11 76 FR 33686 NPRM Comment Period End 08/08/11 R&O 04/27/12 77 FR 25088 Final Rule; Correction 01/30/13 78 FR 6216 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brenda Villanueva, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7005. RIN: 3060-AI22 330. E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (Dockets Nos. GN 11-117, PS 07-114, WC 05-196, WC 04-36) 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 to provide ubiquitous and reliable [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. The full text is on the page linked above.] --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A2015-14375. Public record. Not legal advice.