# Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Fall 2017 > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A2017-28244 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Proposed Rule - **Published:** January 12, 2018 - **Citation:** 83 FR 1980 ## Text FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Ch. I Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions—Fall 2017 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. Sheryl D. Todd, Deputy Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 399 Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94-129) 3060-AG46 400 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 401 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278) 3060-AI14 402 Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123) 3060-AI15 403 Closed-Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket Nos. 05-231 and 06-181 (Section 610 Review) 3060-AI72 404 Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information; MB Docket No. 12-107 3060-AI75 405 Empowering Consumers to Prevent and Detect Billing for Unauthorized Charges (“Cramming”) (CC Docket No. 98-170; CG Docket Nos. 09-158, 11-116) 3060-AJ72 406 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 407 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services; CG Docket No. 13-24 3060-AK01 408 Transition From TTY to Real-Time Text Technology (GN Docket No. 15-178; CG Docket No. 1645) 3060-AK58 409 Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls; (CG Docket No. 17-59) 3060-AK62 Office of Engineering and Technology—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 410 Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186) 3060-AI52 411 Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 10-142) 3060-AJ46 412 Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 11-90) 3060-AJ68 413 Federal Earth Stations—Non-Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; ET Docket No. 13-115 3060-AK09 414 Authorization of Radiofrequency Equipment; ET Docket No. 13-44 3060-AK10 415 Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 15-26) 3060-AK29 416 Spectrum Access for Wireless Microphone Operations (GN Docket Nos. 14-166 and 12-268) 3060-AK30 International Bureau—Final Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 417 Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12-267) 3060-AJ98 International Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 418 International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11-80) 3060-AJ77 419 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 420 Update to Parts 2 and 25 Concerning NonGeostationary, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems and Related Matters; IB Docket No. I6-408 3060-AK59 International Bureau—Completed Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 421 Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the 17/24 GHz Broadcasting Satellite Service (IB Docket No. 06-123) 3060-AI84 422 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 423 Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended (Docket No. 15-236) 3060-AK47 Media Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 424 Broadcast Ownership Rules 3060-AH97 425 Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185) 3060-AI38 426 Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07-294) 3060-AJ27 427 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 428 Noncommercial Educational Station Fundraising for Third-Party Nonprofit Organizations (MB Docket No. 12-106) 3060-AJ79 429 Accessibility of User Interfaces and Video Programming Guides and Menus (MB Docket No. 12-108) 3060-AK11 430 Channel Sharing by Full Power and Class A Stations Outside of the Incentive Auction Context; (MB Docket No. 15-137) 3060-AK42 431 Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard (GN Docket No. 16-142) 3060-AK56 432 Elimination of Main Studio Rule; (MB Docket No. 17-106) 3060-AK61 Office of Managing Director—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 433 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2017; MD Docket No. 17-134 3060-AK64 Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 434 Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline and Multi-Line Telephone Systems; PS Docket Nos. 10-255 and 07-114 3060-AG60 435 Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS Docket No. 11-82) 3060-AI22 436 E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (Dockets Nos. GN 11-117, PS 07-114, WC 05-196, WC 04-36) 3060-AI62 437 Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07-114 3060-AJ52 438 Proposed Amendments to Service Rules Governing Public Safety Narrowband Operations in the 769-775 and 799-805 MHz Bands; PS Docket No. 13-87 3060-AK19 439 Improving Outage Reporting for Submarine Cables and Enhancing Submarine Cable Outage Data; GN Docket No. 15-206 3060-AK39 440 Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; PS Docket No. 15-80 3060-AK40 441 New Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; ET Docket No. 04-35 3060-AK41 442 Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA); PS Docket No. 15-91 3060-AK54 443 Blue Alert EAS Event Code 3060-AK63 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Final Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 444 Updating Part 1 Competitive Bidding Rules (WT Docket No. 14-170) 3060-AK28 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 445 Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers 3060-AH83 446 Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289) 3060-AI35 447 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 448 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 449 Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules 3060-AJ37 450 Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission's Rules for Microwave Use and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility 3060-AJ47 451 Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10-208) 3060-AJ58 452 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 453 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 454 Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions; (GN Docket No. 12-268) 3060-AJ82 455 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 456 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Governing Certain Aviation Ground Station Equipment (Squitter) (WT Docket Nos. 10-61 and 09-42) 3060-AJ88 457 Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Technology; WT Docket No. 11-6 3060-AK05 458 Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Wireless Contraband Device Use in Correctional Facilities; GN Docket No. 13-111 3060-AK06 459 Enabling Small Cell Use in the 3.5 GHz Band 3060-AK12 460 800 MHz Cellular Telecommunications Licensing Reform; Docket No. 12-40 3060-AK13 461 Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Services—Spectrum Frontiers; WT Docket 10-112 3060-AK44 Wireline Competition Bureau—Proposed Rule Stage Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 462 Jurisdictional Separations 3060-AJ06 Wireline Competition Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 463 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting Requirements 3060-AH72 464 Numbering Resource Optimization 3060-AH80 465 IP-Enabled Services; WC Docket No. 04-36 3060-AI48 466 Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans 3060-AJ15 467 Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No. 07-244) 3060-AJ32 468 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 469 Rural Call Completion; WC Docket No. 13-39 3060-AJ89 470 Rates for Inmate Calling Services; WC Docket No. 12-375 3060-AK08 471 Comprehensive Review of the Part 32 Uniform System of Accounts (WC Docket No. 14-130) 3060-AK20 472 Restoring Internet Freedom (WC Docket No. 17-108); Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet; (GN Docket No. 14-28) 3060-AK21 473 Technology Transitions; GN Docket No 13-5, WC Docket No. 05-25 3060-AK32 474 Modernizing Common Carrier Rules, WC Docket No 15-33 3060-AK33 475 Numbering Policies for Modern Communications, WC Docket No. 13-97 3060-AK36 476 Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act 3060-AK57 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Long-Term Actions 399. Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94-129) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 258 Abstract: Section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, makes it unlawful for any telecommunications carrier to submit or execute a change in a subscriber's selection of a provider of telecommunications exchange service or telephone toll service except in accordance with verification procedures that the Commission prescribes. Failure to comply with such procedures is known as “slamming.” In CC Docket No. 94-129, the Commission implements and interprets section 258 by adopting rules, policies, and declaratory rulings. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite MO&O on Recon and FNPRM 08/14/97 62 FR 43493 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/30/97 Second R&O and Second FNPRM 02/16/99 64 FR 7745 First Order on Recon 04/13/00 65 FR 47678 Third R&O and Second Order on Recon 11/08/00 65 FR 66934 Third FNPRM 01/29/01 66 FR 8093 Order 03/01/01 66 FR 12877 First R&O and Fourth R&O 06/06/01 66 FR 30334 Second FNPRM 03/17/03 68 FR 19176 Third Order on Recon 03/17/03 68 FR 19152 Second FNPRM Comment Period End 06/17/03 First Order on Recon & Fourth Order on Recon 03/15/05 70 FR 12605 Fifth Order on Recon 03/23/05 70 FR 14567 Order 02/04/08 73 FR 6444 Fourth R&O 03/12/08 73 FR 13144 NPRM 08/14/17 82 FR 37830 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kimberly Wild, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1324, Email: kimberly.wild@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AG46 400. 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) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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: 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-AG58 401. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 227 Abstract: In this docket, the Commission considers rules and policies to implement the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA). The TCPA places requirements on: robocalls (calls using an automatic telephone dialing system an “autodialer” or a prerecorded or artificial voice), telemarketing calls, and unsolicited fax advertisements. 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 Declaratory Ruling (release date) 05/09/13 Declaratory Ruling and Order 10/09/15 80 FR 61129 NPRM 05/20/16 81 FR 31889 Declaratory Ruling 07/05/16 R&O 11/16/16 81 FR 80594 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kristi Thornton, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2467, Email: kristi.thornton@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI14 402. Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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 FNPRM 11/08/15 80 FR 72029 FNPRM Comment Period End 01/01/16 Public Notice 01/20/16 81 FR 3085 Public Notice Comment Period End 02/16/16 R&O 03/21/16 81 FR 14984 FNPRM 08/24/16 81 FR 57851 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/14/16 NOI and FNPRM 04/12/17 82 FR 17613 NOI and FNPRM Comment Period End 05/30/17 R&O 04/13/17 82 FR 17754 R&O 04/27/17 82 FR 19322 FNPRM 04/27/17 82 FR 19347 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/11/17 R&O 06/23/17 82 FR 28566 Public Notice 07/21/17 82 FR 33856 Public Notice—correction 07/25/17 82 FR 34471 Public Notice Comment Period End 07/31/17 Public Notice -correction Comment Period End 08/17/17 R&O 08/22/17 82 FR 39673 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AI15 403. Closed-Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket Nos. 05-231 and 06-181 (Section 610 Review) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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 2nd R&O 08/23/16 81 FR 57473 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AI72 404. Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information; MB Docket No. 12-107 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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 2nd R&O 07/10/15 80 FR 39698 2nd FNPRM 07/10/15 80 FR 39722 2nd FNPRM Comment Period End 09/08/15 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AI75 405. Empowering Consumers To Prevent and Detect Billing for Unauthorized Charges (“Cramming”) (CC Docket No. 98-170; CG Docket Nos. 09-158, 11-116) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: Cramming is the placement of unauthorized charges on a telephone bill, an unlawful practice under the Communications Act. In these dockets, the Commission considers rules and policies to help consumers detect and prevent cramming. 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 NPRM 08/14/17 82 FR 37830 NPRM Comment Period End 09/13/17 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kimberly Wild, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1324, Email: kimberly.wild@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ72 406. 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) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 617 to 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 R&O on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order 04/13/15 80 FR 19738 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 407. Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services; CG Docket No. 13-24 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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 09/03/13 78FR 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 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 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK01 408. Transition From TTY to Real-Time Text Technology (GN Docket No. 15-178; CG Docket No. 1645) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: Pub. L. 111-260, sec. 106; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 615(c); 47 U.S.C. 616; 47 U.S.C. 617 Abstract: The Commission amended its rules to facilitate a transition from text telephone (TTY) technology to real-time text (RTT) as a reliable and interoperable universal text solution over wireless internet protocol (IP) enabled networks for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or have a speech disability. RTT, which allows text characters to be sent as they are being created, can be sent simultaneously with voice, and permits the use of off-the-shelf end user devices to make text telephone calls. The Commission also sought comment on the application of RTT to telecommunications relay services (TRS) and sought further comment on a sunset date for TTY support, as well as other matters pertaining to the deployment of RTT. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/25/16 81 FR 33170 NPRM Comment Period End 07/25/16 FNPRM 01/23/17 82 FR 7766 R&O 01/23/17 82 FR 7699 Public Notice 03/16/17 82 FR 13972 FNPRM Comment Period End 03/24/17 Public Notice Comment Period End 04/10/17 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Michael Scott, Attorney Advisor, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1264, Email: michael.scott@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK58 409. • Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls; (CG Docket No. 17-59) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 202; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 251(e) Abstract: The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 restricts the use of robocalls autodialed or prerecorded calls in certain instances. In CG Docket No. 17-59, the Commission considers rules and policies aimed at eliminating unlawful robocalling. Among the issues it examines in this docket are whether to allow carriers to block calls that purport to be from unallocated or unassigned phone numbers through the use of spoofing; whether to allow carriers to block calls based on their own analyses of which calls are likely to be unlawful; and whether to establish a database of reassigned phone numbers to help prevent robocalls to consumers who did not consent to such calls. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM/NOI 05/17/17 82 FR 22625 2nd NOI 07/13/17 NPRM Comment Period End 07/31/17 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Josh Zeldis, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0715, Email: josh.zeldis@fcc.gov . Karen Schroeder, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0654, Email: karen.schroeder@fcc.gov . Jerusha Burnett, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0526, Email: jerusha.burnett@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK62 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology Long-Term Actions 410. Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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 411. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 10-142) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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 412. Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 11-90) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 to 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 413. Federal Earth Stations—Non-Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; ET Docket No. 13-115 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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 to 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 414. Authorization of Radiofrequency Equipment; ET Docket No. 13-44 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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. This Report and Order updates the Commission's radiofrequency (RF) equipment authorization program to build on the success realized by its use of Commission-recognized Telecommunications Certification Bodies (TCBs). The rules the Commission is adopting will facilitate the continued rapid introduction of new and innovative products to the market while ensuring that these products do not cause harmful interference to each other or to other communications devices and services. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/03/13 78 FR 25916 R&O 06/12/15 80 FR 33425 Memorandum, Opinion & Order 06/29/16 81 FR 42264 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 415. Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 15-26) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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 416. Spectrum Access for Wireless Microphone Operations (GN Docket Nos. 14-166 and 12-268) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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 initiated 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. In the Report and Order, the Commission takes several steps 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 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. In particular, the Commission provide additional opportunities for wireless microphone operations in the TV bands following the upcoming incentive auction, and the Commission provide new opportunities for wireless microphone operations to access spectrum in other frequency bands where they can share use of the bands without harming existing users. In the Order on Reconsideration, we address the four petitions for reconsideration of the Wireless Microphones R&O concerning licensed wireless microphone operations in the TV bands, the 600 MHz duplex gap,” and several other frequency bands, as well as three petitions for reconsideration of the TV Bands Part 15 R&O concerning unlicensed wireless microphone operations in the TV bands, the 600 MHz guard bands and duplex gap, and the 600 MHz service band. Because these petitions involve several overlapping technical and operational issues concerning wireless microphones, we consolidate our consideration of them in this one order. In the Further Notice, we propose to permit certain professional theater, music, performing arts, or similar organizations that operate wireless microphones on an unlicensed basis and that meet certain criteria to obtain a Part 74 license to operate in the TV bands (and the 600 MHz service band during the post-auction transition period), thereby allowing them to register in the white spaces databases for interference protection from unlicensed white space devices at venues where their events/productions are performed. In addition, we propose to permit these same users, based on demonstrated need, also to obtain a Part 74 license to operate on other bands available for use by Part 74 wireless microphone licensees provided that they meet the applicable requirements for operating in those bands. 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 R&O 11/17/15 80 FR 71702 FNPRM 09/01/17 82 FR 41583 Order on Recon 09/01/17 82 FR 41549 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 Final Rule Stage 417. Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12-267) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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) to initiate 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 more than 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 proposed 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. Following the FNPRM, the Commission issued a Second Report and Order adopting most of its proposals in the FNPNRM. Among other changes, the Commission established a two-step licensing procedure for most geostationary satellite applicants to facilitate international coordination, simplified the satellite development milestones, adopted an escalating bond requirement to discourage speculation, and refined the two-degree orbital spacing policy for most geostationary satellites to protect existing services. In addition, in May 2016, the International Bureau published a Public Notice inviting comment on the appropriate implementation schedule for a Carrier Identification requirement adopted in the first Report and Order in this proceeding. In July 2017, the Commission adopted a waiver of the Carrier Identification requirement for certain earth stations that cannot be suitably upgraded. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/08/12 77 FR 67172 NPRM Comment Period End 02/13/13 Report and Order 02/12/14 79 FR 8308 FNPRM 10/31/14 79 FR 65106 FNPRM Comment Period End 03/02/15 Public Notice 05/31/16 81 FR 34301 2nd R&O 08/18/16 81 FR 55316 Order on Recon 12/00/17 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 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) International Bureau Long-Term Actions 418. International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11-80) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 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: The 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 2011, the FCC released an NPRM which proposed 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 proposed to remove the ISP from all international routes, except Cuba. Second, the FCC sought 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. In 2012, the FCC adopted a Report and Order which eliminated the ISP on all routes, but maintained the nondiscrimination requirement of the ISP on the U.S.-Cuba route and codified it at 47 CFR 63.22(f). In the Report and Order the FCC also adopted measures to protect U.S. consumers from anticompetitive conduct by foreign carriers. In 2016, the FCC released an FNPRM seeking comment on removing the discrimination requirement on the U.S.-Cuba route. 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 FNPRM 03/04/16 81 FR 11500 FNPRM Comment Period End 04/18/16 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: David Krech, Assoc. Chief, Telecommunications & Analysis Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7443, Fax: 202 418-2824, Email: david.krech@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ77 419. 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 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 to 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 420. Update to Parts 2 and 25 Concerning Nongeostationary, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems and Related Matters; IB Docket No. I6-408 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 316 Abstract: On January 11, 2017, the Commission began a rulemaking to update its rules and policies concerning non-geostationary-satellite orbit (NGSO), fixed-satellite service (FSS) systems and related matters. The proposed changes would, among other things, provide for more flexible use of the 17.8-20.2 GHz bands for FSS, promote shared use of spectrum among NGSO FSS satellite systems, and remove unnecessary design restrictions on NGSO FSS systems. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/11/17 82 FR 3258 NPRM Comment Period End 04/10/17 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-AK59 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) International Bureau Completed Actions 421. Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the 17/24 GHz Broadcasting Satellite Service (IB Docket No. 06-123) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 4; 47 U.S.C. 154 Abstract: The Commission proposes application processing and service rules for the 17/24 GHz Broadcasting Satellite Service (BSS). The Commission proposes and/or seeks comment on a number of issues, including: Licensing procedures, posting of performance bonds, milestone schedules, limits on pending applications, annual reporting, license terms, replacement satellites, access to the U.S. market from non-U.S. satellites; public interest obligations, copyright and broadcast carriage, equal employment opportunity, geographic service coverage, and emergency alert system participation; also use of internationally allocated spectrum by receiving stations located outside the United States; orbital spacing and antenna performance standards; technical requirements for intra-service sharing; other technical requirements, such as reverse band operations, tracking, telemetry, and command operations, polarization, and full frequency re-use requirements; and technical requirements for inter-service sharing in the 17 and 24 GHz bands. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/02/06 71 FR 43687 NPRM Comment Period End 10/16/06 R&O and FNPRM 05/04/07 72 FR 50000 Order on Reconsideration 09/28/07 72 FR 60272 Order on Reconsideration 03/16/11 76 FR 14297 R&O 06/14/11 76 FR 50425 Public Notice 10/26/15 80 FR 65174 Comment Period End 12/11/15 R&O 04/25/17 82 FR 37027 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Stephen Duall, Chief, Satellite Policy Branch, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1103, Fax: 202 418-0748, Email: stephen.duall@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI84 422. 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 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(j); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) 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 R&O 01/31/17 82 FR 8814 Withdrawn Deferred Portion of Rulemaking 08/08/17 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Stephen Duall, Chief, Satellite Policy Branch, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1103, Fax: 202 418-0748, Email: stephen.duall@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK16 423. Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended (Docket No. 15-236) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: The FCC extended its foreign ownership rules and procedures that apply to common carrier licensees to broadcast licensees, with certain modifications to tailor them to the broadcast context. The FCC also revised the methodology a licensee should use to assess its compliance with the 25 percent foreign ownership benchmark in section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, in order to reduce regulatory burdens on applicants and licensees. Finally, the FCC clarified and updated existing foreign ownership policies and procedures for broadcast, common carrier and aeronautical licensees. Notice of a petition for reconsideration of the proceeding was published in the Federal Register on February 1, 2017. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/06/15 80 FR 68815 NPRM Comment Period End 01/20/16 R&O 12/01/16 81 FR 86586 R&O PRA 12/29/16 81 FR 95993 Petition for Recon 02/01/17 82 FR 8907 Technical Amendment 03/06/17 82 FR 12512 PRA Notice 03/06/17 82 FR 12592 Order on Recon 07/13/17 82 FR 32260 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kimberly Cook, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7532, Email: kimberly.cook@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK47 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Media Bureau Long-Term Actions 424. Broadcast Ownership Rules E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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. Accordingly, every four years, the Commission undertakes 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 last review undertaken was 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. Ultimately, the Commission retained the existing rules with modifications to account for the digital television transition. Petitions for reconsideration are pending. 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 2nd R&O 11/01/16 81 FR 76220 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brendan Holland, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2757, Email: brendan.holland@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AH97 425. Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: This proceeding initiated 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 3rd R&O 02/01/16 81 FR 5041 4th NPRM 02/01/16 81 FR 5086 Comment Period End 02/22/16 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal Communications Commission, 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 426. Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07-294) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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 and 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 2016, the Commission made improvements to the collection of data reported on Forms 323 and 323-E. On reconsideration in 2017, the Commission provided NCE filers with alternative means to file required Form 323-E without submitting personal information. 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. The Commission addressed the remand in the 2016 Second Report and Order in the Broadcast Ownership proceeding. The Commission developed a revenue-based definition of eligible entity in order to promote small business participation in the broadcast industry. The Commission failed to adopt a race or gender conscious eligible entity standard. The Commission found the record was not sufficient to satisfy the constitutional standards to adopt race or gender conscious measures. 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 R&O 04/04/16 81 FR 19432 2nd R&O 11/01/16 81 FR 76220 Order on Recon 05/10/17 82 FR 21718 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brendan Holland, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2757, Email: brendan.holland@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ27 427. 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) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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: Maria Mullarkey, Attorney, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1067, Email: maria.mullarkey@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ67 428. Noncommercial Educational Station Fundraising for Third-Party Nonprofit Organizations (MB Docket No. 12-106) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 399(b) Abstract: The proceeding initiated to analyze the Commission's longstanding policy prohibiting noncommercial educational (NCE) broadcast stations from conducting on-air fundraising activities that interrupt regular programming for the benefit of third-party nonprofit organizations. In the Report and Order, the Commission revised its rules to allow NCEs to conduct on-air fundraising. The Commission determined limited on-air fundraising will serve the public interest by enabling NCE stations to support charities and other non-profit organizations in their fundraising efforts for worthy causes without undermining the non-commercial nature of NCE stations. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/22/12 77 FR 37638 NPRM Comment Period End 07/23/12 R&O 05/05/17 82 FR 21127 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-AJ79 429. Accessibility of User Interfaces and Video Programming Guides and Menus (MB Docket No. 12-108) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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 2nd FNPRM 02/04/16 81 FR 5971 2nd R&O 02/04/16 81 FR 5921 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Maria Mullarkey, Attorney, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1067, Email: maria.mullarkey@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK11 430. Channel Sharing by Full Power and Class A Stations Outside of the Incentive Auction Context (MB Docket No. 15-137) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 338; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 614 to 615 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission establishes rules to enable full power and Class A television stations to share a channel with another licensee outside of the incentive auction context. The Commission also adopted rules to allow all low power TV and TV translator stations to share a channel with another secondary station or with a full power Class A station. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 07/14/15 80 FR 40957 NPRM Comment Period End 08/13/15 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 08/28/15 1st Order on Recon 11/02/15 80 FR 67337 2nd Order on Recon 11/12/15 80 FR 67344 R&O 04/18/17 82 FR 18240 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418- 2324, Fax: 202 418-2827, Email: shaun.maher@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK42 431. Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard (GN Docket No. 16-142) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 325(b); 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 399(b); 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 534; 47 U.S.C. 535 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes to authorize television broadcasters to use the “Next Generation” ATSC 3.0 broadcast television transmission standard on a voluntary, market-driven basis, while they continue to deliver current-generation digital television broadcast service to their viewers. The Commission seeks to adopt rules that will afford broadcasters flexibility to deploy ATSC 3.0-based transmissions, while minimizing the impact on, and costs to, consumers and other industry stakeholders. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/10/17 82 FR 13285 NPRM Comment Period End 05/09/17 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7142, Email: evan.baranoff@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK56 432. • Elimination of Main Studio Rule; (MB Docket No. 17-106) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(b); 47 U.S.C. 336(f) Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes to eliminate its rule requiring each AM, FM, and television broadcast station to maintain a main studio located in or near its community of license. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/02/17 82 FR 25590 NPRM Comment Period End 07/03/17 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-AK61 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Managing Director Long-Term Actions 433. • Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2017; MD Docket No. 17-134 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 159 Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 159, requires the FCC to recover the cost of its activities by assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of the activities. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/06/17 82 FR 26019 R&O 09/22/17 82 FR 44322 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-AK64 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Long-Term Actions 434. Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline and Multi-Line Telephone Systems; PS Docket Nos. 10-255 and 07-114 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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: Timothy May, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1463, Email: timothy.may@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AG60 435. Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS Docket No. 11-82) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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. 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 (VOIP) 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. In May 2016, the Commission released a Report and Order, FNPRM, and Order on Reconsideration (see also dockets 04-35 and 15-80). The FNPRM proposed rules to extend part 4 outage reporting to broadband services. Comments and replies were received by the Commission in August and September 2016. 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 R&O 07/12/16 81 FR 45055 FNPRM 07/12/16 81 FR 45095 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/12/16 Announcement of effective date for rule changes in R&O 06/22/17 82 FR 28410 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brenda Villanueva, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7005, Email: brenda.villanueva@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AI22 436. E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (Dockets Nos. GN 11-117, PS 07-114, WC 05-196, WC 04-36) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. 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: In this proceeding, the Commission adopted E911 requirements for interconnected Voice over internet Protocol (VoIP) service providers. The pending notices seek comment on what additional steps the Commission should take to ensure that VoIP providers interconnecting with the public switched telephone network, provide ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/29/04 69 FR 16193 NPRM 06/29/05 70 FR 37307 R&O 06/29/05 70 FR 37273 NPRM Comment Period End 09/12/05 NPRM 06/20/07 72 FR 33948 NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/07 FNPRM, NOI 11/02/10 75 FR 67321 Order, Extension of Comment Period 01/07/11 76 FR 1126 Comment Period End 02/18/11 2nd FNPRM, NPRM 08/04/11 76 FR 47114 2nd FNPRM, NPRM Comment Period End 11/02/11 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Timothy May, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1463, Email: timothy.may@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AI62 437. Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07-114 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: This is related to the proceedings in which the FCC has previously acted to improve the quality of all emergency services. Wireless carriers must provide specific automatic location information in connection with 911 emergency calls to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). Wireless licensees must satisfy Enhanced 911 location accuracy standards at either a county-based or a PSAP-based geographic level. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/20/07 72 FR 33948 R&O 02/14/08 73 FR 8617 Public Notice 09/25/08 73 FR 55473 FNPRM; NOI 11/02/10 75 FR 67321 Public Notice 11/18/09 74 FR 59539 2nd R&O 11/18/10 75 FR 70604 Second NPRM 08/04/11 76 FR 47114 Second NPRM Comment Period End 11/02/11 Final Rule 04/28/11 76 FR 23713 NPRM, 3rd R&O, and 2nd FNPRM 09/28/11 76 FR 59916 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 Public Notice (Release Date) 11/20/14 Public Notice Comment Period End 12/17/14 4th R&O 03/04/15 80 FR 11806 Final Rule 08/03/15 80 FR 45897 Order granting waiver 07/10/17 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Timothy May, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1463, Email: timothy.may@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AJ52 438. Proposed Amendments to Service Rules Governing Public Safety Narrowband Operations in the 769-775 and 799-805 MHZ Bands; PS Docket No. 13-87 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 337(a); 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: This proceeding seeks to amend the Commission's rules to promote spectrum efficiency, interoperability, and flexibility in 700 MHz public safety narrowband operations (769-775 and 799-805 MHz). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/19/13 78 FR 23529 Final Rule 12/20/14 79 FR 71321 Final Rule Effective 01/02/15 FNPRM 09/29/16 81 FR 65984 Order on Recon 09/29/16 81 FR 66830 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brian Marenco, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0838, Email: brian.marenco@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AK19 439. Improving Outage Reporting for Submarine Cables and Enhancing Submarine Cable Outage Data; GN Docket No. 15-206 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 34 to 39; 47 U.S.C. 301 Abstract: This proceeding takes steps toward assuring the reliability and resiliency of submarine cables, a critical piece of the Nation's communications infrastructure, by proposing to require submarine cable licensees to report to the Commission when outages occur and communications are disrupted. The Commission's intent is to enhance national security and emergency preparedness by these actions. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM (Release Date) 09/17/15 R&O 06/24/16 81 FR 52354 Petitions for Recon 09/08/16 Petitions for Recon—Public Comment 10/31/16 81 FR 75368 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Shroyer, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 201 418-1575, Email: peter.shroyer@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AK39 440. Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; PS Docket No. 15-80 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 CFR 0; 47 CFR 4; 47 CFR 63 Abstract: The 2004 Report and Order extended the Commission's communication disruptions reporting rules to non-wireline carriers and streamlined reporting through a new electronic template (see docket ET Docket 04-35). In 2015, this proceeding, PS Docket 15-80, was opened to amend the original communications disruption reporting rules from 2004 in order to reflect technology transitions observed throughout the telecommunications sector. The Commission seeks to further study the possibility to share the reporting database information and access with State and other Federal entities. In May 2016, the Commission released a Report and Order, FNPRM, and Order on Reconsideration (see also dockets 11-82 & 04-35). The R&O adopted rules to update the part 4 requirements to reflect technology transitions. The FNPRM sought comment on sharing information in the reporting database. Comments and replies were received by the Commission in August and September 2016. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/16/15 80 FR 34321 NPRM Comment Period End 07/31/15 FNPRM 07/12/16 81 FR 45095 R&O 07/12/16 81 FR 45055 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/12/16 Announcement of effective date for rule changes in R&O 06/22/17 82 FR 28410 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brenda Villanueva, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7005, Email: brenda.villanueva@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AK40 441. New Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; ET Docket No. 04-35 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154 to 155; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 316 Abstract: The proceeding creates a new part 4 in title 47, and amends part 63.100. The proceeding updates the Commission's communication disruptions reporting rules for wireline providers formerly found in 47 CFR 63.100, and extends these rules to other non-wireline providers. Through this proceeding, the Commission streamlines the reporting process through an electronic template. The Report and Order received several petitions for reconsideration, of which two were eventually withdrawn. In 2015, seven were addressed in an Order on Reconsideration and in 2016 another petition was addressed in an Order on Reconsideration. One petition (CPUC Petition) remains pending regarding NORS database sharing with states, which is addressed in a separate proceeding, PS Docket 15-80. To the extent the communication disruption rules cover VoIP, the Commission studies and addresses these questions in a separate docket, PS Docket 11-82. In May 2016, the Commission released a Report and Order, FNPRM, and Order on Reconsideration (see dockets 11-82 & 15-80). The Order on Reconsideration addressed outage reporting for events at airports, and the FNPRM sought comment on database sharing. Comments and replies were received by the Commission in August and September 2016. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/26/04 69 FR 15761 R&O 11/26/04 69 FR 68859 Denial for Petition for Partial Stay 12/02/04 Seek Comment on Petition for Recon 02/02/10 Reply Period End 03/19/10 Seek Comment on Broadband and Interconnected VOIP Service Providers 07/02/10 Reply Period End 08/16/12 R&O and Order on Recon 06/16/15 80 FR 34321 FNPRM 07/12/16 81 FR 45095 R&O 07/12/16 81 FR 45055 Announcement of effective date for rule changes in R&O 06/22/17 82 FR 28410 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brenda Villanueva, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7005, Email: brenda.villanueva@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AK41 442. Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA); PS Docket No. 15-91 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109-347, title VI; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to improve WEA messaging, ensure that WEA alerts reach only those individuals to whom they are relevant, and establish an end-to-end testing program based on advancements in technology. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/19/15 80 FR 77289 NPRM Comment Period End 01/13/16 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 02/12/16 Order 11/01/16 81 FR 75710 FNPRM 11/08/16 81 FR 78539 Comment Period End 12/08/16 Reply Comment Period End 01/07/17 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Bureau Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, Email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AK54 443. • Blue Alert EAS Event Code E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(o); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and (v); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 ; 47 U.S.C. 335; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C.544(g); 47 U.S.C. 606 and 615 Abstract: In 2015, Congress adopted the Blue Alert Act to help the States provide effective alerts to the public and law enforcement when police and other law enforcement officers are killed or are in danger. To ensure that these state plans are compatible and integrated throughout the United States as envisioned by the Blue Alert Act, the Blue Alert Coordinator made a series of recommendations in a 2016 Report to Congress. Among these recommendations, the Blue Alert Coordinator identified the need for a dedicated EAS event code for Blue Alerts, and noted the alignment of the EAS with the implementation of the Blue Alert Act. On June 22, 2017, the FCC released an NPRM proposing to revise the EAS rules to adopt a new event code, which would allow transmission of “Blue Alerts” to the public over the EAS, and thus satisfy the stated need for a dedicated EAS event code. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/30/17 82 FR 29811 NPRM Comment Period End 07/31/17 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 08/29/17 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Linda Pintro, Attorney Advisor, Policy and Licensing Division, PSHSB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 21043, Phone: 202 418-7490, Email: linda.pintro@fcc.gov. Gregory Cooke, Deputy Chief, Policy and Licensing Division, PSHSB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2351, Email: gregory.cooke@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AK63 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Final Rule Stage 444. Updating Part 1 Competitive Bidding Rules (WT Docket No. 14-170) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 316 Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to revise some of the Commission's general part 1 rules governing competitive bidding for spectrum licenses to reflect changes in the marketplace, including the challenges faced by new entrants, as well as to advance the statutory directive to ensure that small businesses, rural telephone companies, and businesses owned by members of minority groups and women are given the opportunity to participate in the provision of spectrum-based services. In July 2015, the Commission revised its competitive bidding rules, specifically adopting revised requirements for eligibility for bidding credits, a new rural service provider bidding credit, a prohibition on joint bidding agreements and other changes. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/14/14 79 FR 68172 Public Notice 03/16/15 80 FR 15715 Public Notice 04/23/15 80 FR 22690 R&O 09/18/15 80 FR 56764 Public Notice on Petitions for Reconsideration 11/10/15 80 FR 69630 Order on Recon 12/00/17 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0660, Email: kelly.quinn@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK28 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Long-Term Actions 445. Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; to 152(n); 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 251(a); 47 U.S.C. 253; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(1)(B); 47 U.S.C. 309 Abstract: This rulemaking considers whether the Commission should adopt an automatic roaming rule for voice services for Commercial Mobile Radio Services and whether the Commission should adopt a roaming rule for mobile data services. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/21/00 65 FR 69891 NPRM 09/28/05 70 FR 56612 NPRM 01/19/06 71 FR 3029 FNPRM 08/30/07 72 FR 50085 Final Rule 08/30/07 72 FR 50064 Final Rule 04/28/10 75 FR 22263 FNPRM 04/28/10 75 FR 22338 2nd R&O 05/06/11 76 FR 26199 Order on Recon 06/25/14 79 FR 43956 Declaratory Ruling (release date) 12/18/14 Comment Period End 02/14/15 Reply Comment Period End 02/19/15 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jennifer Salhus, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2823, Email: jsalhus@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AH83 446. Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e) Abstract: This proceeding is intended to streamline, consolidate, and revise our part 87 rules governing the Aviation Radio Service. The rule changes are designed to ensure these rules reflect current technological advances. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/16/01 66 FR 64785 NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/02 R&O and FNPRM 10/16/03 FNPRM 04/12/04 69 FR 19140 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/12/04 R&O 06/14/04 69 FR 32577 NPRM 12/06/06 71 FR 70710 NPRM Comment Period End 03/06/07 Final Rule 12/06/06 71 FR 70671 3rd R&O 03/29/11 76 FR 17347 Stay Order 03/29/11 76 FR 17353 3rd FNPRM 01/30/13 78 FR 6276 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0680, Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI35 447. Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (WT Docket No. 05-211) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 155(c); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 325(e); 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 339; 47 U.S.C. 554 Abstract: This proceeding implements rules and procedures needed to comply with the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA). It establishes a mechanism for reimbursing Federal agencies' out-of-spectrum auction proceeds for the cost of relocating their operations from certain “eligible frequencies” that have been reallocated from Federal to non-Federal use. It also seeks to improve the Commission's ability to achieve Congress' directives regarding designated entities and to ensure that, in accordance with the intent of Congress, every recipient of its designated entity benefits is an entity that uses its licenses to directly provide facilities-based telecommunications services for the benefit of the public. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/14/05 70 FR 43372 Declaratory Ruling 06/14/05 70 FR 43322 R&O 01/24/06 71 FR 6214 FNPRM 02/03/06 71 FR 6992 Second R&O 04/25/06 71 FR 26245 Order on Reconsideration of Second R&O 06/02/06 71 FR 34272 NPRM 06/21/06 71 FR 35594 Second Order and Reconsideration of Second R&O 04/04/08 73 FR 18528 Order 03/21/12 77 FR 16470 Order on Recon of 1st R&O, 3rd Order on Recon of 2nd R&O, and 3rd R&O 09/18/15 80 FR 56764 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0660, Email: kelly.quinn@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI88 448. 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 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: This action adopts rules that retain the current site-based licensing paradigm for the 900 MHz B/ILT “white space”; adopts interference protection rules applicable to all licensees operating in the 900 MHz B/ILT spectrum; and lifts, on a rolling basis, the freeze placed on applications for new 900 MHz B/ILT licenses in September 2004—the lift being tied to the completion of rebanding in each 800 MHz National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) region. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/18/05 70 FR 13143 NPRM Comment Period End 06/12/05 70 FR 23080 Final Rule 12/16/08 73 FR 67794 Petition for Reconsideration 03/12/09 74 FR 10739 Order on Reconsideration 07/17/13 78 FR 42701 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Joyce Jones, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1327, Email: joyce.jones@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ22 449. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 Abstract: This proceeding considers rule changes impacting miscellaneous part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio rules. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/13/07 72 FR 32582 FNPRM 04/14/10 75 FR 19340 Order on Reconsideration 05/27/10 75 FR 29677 5th R&O 05/16/13 78 FR 28749 Petition for Reconsideration 07/23/13 78 FR 44091 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rodney P. Conway, Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2904, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email: rodney.conway@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ37 450. Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission's Rules for Microwave Use and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 157; 47 U.S.C. 160 and 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319 and 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and 333 Abstract: In this document, the Commission commences a proceeding to remove regulatory barriers to the use of spectrum for wireless backhaul and other point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communications. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/05/10 75 FR 52185 NPRM Comment Period End 11/22/10 R&O 09/27/11 76 FR 59559 FNPRM 09/27/11 76 FR 59614 FNPRM Comment Period End 10/25/11 R&O 09/05/12 77 FR 54421 FNPRM 09/05/12 77 FR 54511 FNPRM Comment Period End 10/22/12 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ47 451. Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10-208) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310 Abstract: This proceeding establishes the Mobility Fund which provides an initial infusion of funds toward solving persistent gaps in mobile services through targeted, one-time support for the build-out of current and next-generation wireless infrastructure in areas where these services are unavailable. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/14/10 75 FR 67060 NPRM Comment Period End 01/18/11 R&O 11/29/11 76 FR 73830 FNPRM 12/16/11 76 FR 78384 R&O 12/28/11 76 FR 81562 2nd R&O 07/03/12 77 FR 39435 4th Order on Recon 08/14/12 77 FR 48453 FNPRM 07/09/14 79 FR 39196 R&O, Declaratory Ruling, Order, MO&O, and 7th Order on Recon 07/09/14 79 FR 39163 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/08/14 R&O 10/07/16 81 FR 69696 FNPRM 10/07/16 81 FR 69772 FNPRM 03/13/17 82 FR 13413 R&O 03/28/17 82 FR 15422 R&O Correction 04/04/17 82 FR 16297 Order on Recon and 2nd R&O 09/08/17 82 FR 42473 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Audra Hale-Maddox, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2109, Email: audra.hale-maddox@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ58 452. 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 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 and 310 Abstract: The Commission proposes steps making additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband networks, while ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite service capabilities. Mobile broadband is emerging as one of America's most dynamic innovation and economic platforms. Yet tremendous demand growth soon will test the limits of spectrum availability. Some 90 megahertz of spectrum allocated to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) in the 2 GHz band, Big LEO band, and L-band—are potentially available for terrestrial mobile broadband use. The Commission seeks to remove regulatory barriers to terrestrial use, and to promote additional investments, such as those recently made possible by a transaction between Harbinger Capital Partners and SkyTerra Communications, while retaining sufficient market-wide MSS capability. The Commission proposes to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the 2 GHz band, consistent with the International Table of Allocations. This allocation modification is a precondition for more flexible licensing of terrestrial services within the band. Second, the Commission proposes to apply the Commission's secondary market policies and rules applicable to terrestrial services to all transactions involving the use of MSS bands for terrestrial services to create greater predictability and regulatory parity with bands licensed for terrestrial mobile broadband service. The Commission also requests comment on further steps we can take to increase the value, utilization, innovation, and investment in MSS spectrum generally. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 07/15/10 75 FR 49871 NPRM Comment Period End 09/30/10 R&O 04/06/11 76 FR 31252 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Blaise Scinto, Chief, Broadband Division, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1380, Email: blaise.scinto@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ59 453. 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) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 308 Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to allow EA-based 800 MHz SMR licensees in 813.5-824/858.5-869 MHz to exceed the channel spacing and bandwidth limitation in section 90.209 of the Commission's rules, subject to conditions. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/29/12 77 FR 18991 NPRM Comment Period End 04/13/12 R&O 05/24/12 77 FR 33972 Petition for Recon Public Notice 08/16/12 77 FR 53163 Petition for Recon PN Comment Period End 09/27/12 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Linda Chang, Associate Chief, Mobility Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1339, Fax: 202 418-7447, Email: linda.chang@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ71 454. Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions; (GN Docket No. 12-268) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(G); 47 U.S.C. 1452 Abstract: In February 2012, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act was enacted (Pub. L. 112-96, 126 Stat. 156 (2012)). Title VI of that statute, commonly known as the Spectrum Act, provides the Commission with the authority to conduct incentive auctions to meet the growing demand for wireless broadband. Pursuant to the Spectrum Act, the Commission may conduct incentive auctions that will offer new initial spectrum licenses subject to flexible-use service rules on spectrum made available by licensees that voluntarily relinquish some or all of their spectrum usage rights in exchange for a portion, based on the value of the relinquished rights as determined by an auction, of the proceeds of bidding for the new licenses. In addition to granting the Commission general authority to conduct incentive auctions, the Spectrum Act requires the Commission to conduct an incentive auction of broadcast TV spectrum and sets forth special requirements for such an auction. The Spectrum Act requires that the incentive auction consist of a reverse auction “to determine the amount of compensation that each broadcast television licensee would accept in return for voluntarily relinquishing some or all of its spectrum usage rights and a forward auction” that would allow mobile broadband providers to bid for licenses in the reallocated spectrum. Broadcast television licensees who elected to voluntarily participate in the auction had three basic options: Voluntarily go off the air, share spectrum, or move channels in exchange for receiving part of the proceeds from auctioning that spectrum to wireless providers. In June 2014, the Commission adopted a Report and Order that laid out the general framework for the incentive auction. The incentive auction started on March 29, 2016, with the submission of initial commitments by eligible broadcast licensees that had submitted timely and complete applications. The incentive auction officially ended on April 13, 2017, with the release of the Auction Closing and Channel Reassignment Public Notice that also marked the start of the 39-month transition period during which broadcasters will transition their stations to their post-auction channel assignments in the reorganized television bands. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/21/12 77 FR 69933 R&O 08/15/14 79 FR 48441 Notice 01/29/15 80 FR 4816 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rachel Kazan, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1500, Email: rachel.kazan@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ82 455. 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) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: This action adopts new technical, operational, and registration requirements for signal boosters. It creates two classes of signal boosters—consumer and industrial—with distinct regulatory requirements for each, thereby establishing a two-step transition process for equipment certification for both consumer and industrial signal boosters sold and marketed in the United States. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/10/11 76 FR 26983 R&O 04/11/13 78 FR 21555 Petition for Reconsideration 06/06/13 78 FR 34015 Order on Reconsideration 11/08/14 79 FR 70790 FNPRM 11/28/14 79 FR 70837 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Amanda Huetinck, Attorney Advisor, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7090, Email: amanda.huetinck@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ87 456. Amendment of the Commission's Rules Governing Certain Aviation Ground Station Equipment (Squitter) (WT Docket Nos. 10-61 and 09-42) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 48 Stat. 1066, 1082 as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 151 to 156; 47 U.S.C. 301 Abstract: This action amends part 87 rules to authorize new ground station technologies to promote safety and allow use of frequency 1090 MHz by aeronautical utility mobile stations for airport surface detection equipment (commonly referred to as “squitters”) to help reduce collisions between aircraft and airport ground vehicles. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/28/10 75 FR 22352 R&O [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%3A2017-28244. Public record. Not legal advice.