# Semiannual Regulatory Agenda > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A2019-26556 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Proposed Rule - **Published:** December 26, 2019 - **Citation:** 84 FR 71243 ## Text FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Ch. I Semiannual Regulatory Agenda 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. 15-1 or Docket No. 17-1). The abbreviation for the responsible bureau usually precedes the docket number, as in “MB Docket No. 17-289,” which indicates that the responsible bureau is the Media Bureau. A docket number consisting of only five digits ( e.g., Docket No. 29622) indicates that the docket was established before January 1, 1978. Notice of Inquiry (NOI) —issued by the Commission when it is seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas on a given topic. A comment period is specified during which all interested parties may submit comments. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) —issued by the Commission when it is proposing a specific change to Commission rules and regulations. Before any changes are actually made, interested parties may submit written comments on the proposed revisions. Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) —issued by the Commission when additional comment in the proceeding is sought. Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) —issued by the Commission to deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a decision, or address a petition for reconsideration of a decision. Rulemaking (RM) Number —assigned to a proceeding after the appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for rulemaking, but before the Commission has taken action on the petition. Report and Order (R&O) —issued by the Commission to state a new or amended rule or state that the Commission rules and regulations will not be revised. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 418 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278) 3060-AI14 419 Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123) 3060-AI15 420 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service (VRS) Program (CG Docket No. 10-51) 3060-AJ42 421 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services; CG Docket No. 13-24 3060-AK01 422 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. 423 Federal Earth Stations—Non-Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; ET Docket No. 13-115 3060-AK09 424 Authorization of Radio Frequency Equipment; ET Docket No. 13-44 3060-AK10 425 Spectrum Access for Wireless Microphone Operations (GN Docket Nos. 14-166 and 12-268) 3060-AK30 426 Encouraging the Provision of New Technologies and Services to the Public (GN Docket No. 18-22) 3060-AK80 427 Spectrum Horizon (ET Docket No. 18-21) 3060-AK81 428 Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 15, 90, and 95 of the Commission's Rules to Permit Radar Services in the 76-81 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 15-26) 3060-AK82 International Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 429 International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11-80) 3060-AJ77 430 Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12-267) 3060-AJ98 431 Update to Parts 2 and 25 Concerning NonGeostationary, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems, and Related Matters: IB Docket No. I6-408 3060-AK59 432 Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 of the FCC Rules to Facilitate the Use of Earth Stations in Motion Communicating With Geostationary Orbit Space Stations in FSS Bands: IB Docket No. 17-95 3060-AK84 433 Further Streamlining Part 25 Rules Governing Satellite Services: IB Docket No. 18-314 3060-AK87 434 Streamlining Licensing Procedures for Small Satellites; IB Docket No. 18-86 3060-AK88 435 Facilitating the Communications of Earth Stations in Motion With Non-Geostationary Orbit Space Stations: IB Docket No. 18-315 3060-AK89 436 Mitigation of Orbital Debris in the New Space Age: IB Docket No. 18-313 3060-AK90 Media Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 437 Cable Television Rate Regulation 3060-AF41 438 Implementation of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as Amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (MB Docket No. 05-311) 3060-AI69 439 Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard (GN Docket No. 16-142) 3060-AK56 440 Electronic Delivery of MVPD Communications (MB Docket No. 17-317) 3060-AK70 441 2018 Quadrennial Regulatory Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules (MB Docket 18-349) 3060-AK77 442 Children's Television Programming Rules (MB Docket 18-202) 3060-AK78 443 Amendment of Part 74 of the Commission's Rules Regarding FM Translator Interference (MB Docket 18-119) 3060-AK79 444 Channel Lineup Requirements—Sections 76.1705 and 76.1700(a)(4): Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative: MB Docket Nos. 18-92 and 17-105 3060-AK85 445 Equal Employment Opportunity Enforcement (MB Docket 19-77) 3060-AK86 Media Bureau—Completed Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 446 Digital Must-Carry (CS Docket No. 98-120) 3060-AG91 447 Enhanced and Standardized Disclosure (MM Docket No. 00-168; MB Docket No. 11-189) 3060-AH71 448 Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies (MB Docket No. 05-312) 3060-AI68 449 An Inquiry Into the Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification (MM Docket No. 93-177) 3060-AJ17 Office of Managing Director—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 450 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees 3060-AK64 Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 451 Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements: PS Docket No. 07-114 3060-AJ52 452 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 453 Improving Outage Reporting for Submarine Cables and Enhancing Submarine Cable Outage Data; GN Docket No. 15-206 3060-AK39 454 Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications: PS Docket No. 15-80 3060-AK40 455 New Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; ET Docket No. 04-35 3060-AK41 456 Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): PS Docket No. 15-91 3060-AK54 457 Blue Alert EAS Event Code 3060-AK63 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 458 Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10-208) 3060-AJ58 459 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 460 Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions (GN Docket No. 12-268) 3060-AJ82 461 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 462 Amendment of the Commission's Rules Governing Certain Aviation Ground Station Equipment (Squitter) (WT Docket Nos. 10-61 and 09-42) 3060-AJ88 463 Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Wireless Contraband Device Use in Correctional Facilities; GN Docket No. 13-111 3060-AK06 464 Promoting Investment in the 3550-3700 MHz Band; GN Docket No. 17-258 3060-AK12 465 800 MHz Cellular Telecommunications Licensing Reform; Docket No. 12-40 3060-AK13 466 Updating Part 1 Competitive Bidding Rules (WT Docket No. 14-170) 3060-AK28 467 Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Services—Spectrum Frontiers: WT Docket 10-112 3060-AK44 468 Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band 3060-AK75 469 Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band: GN Docket No. 18-122 3060-AK76 470 Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Promote Aviation Safety: WT Docket No. 19-140 3060-AK92 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Completed Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 471 Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289) 3060-AI35 472 Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission's Rules for Microwave Use and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility 3060-AJ47 473 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 Wireline Competition Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 474 Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other Customer Information (CC Docket No. 96-115) 3060-AG43 475 Numbering Resource Optimization 3060-AH80 476 Jurisdictional Separations 3060-AJ06 477 Service Quality Measurement Plan for Interstate Special Access (WC Docket No. 02-112; CC Docket No. 00-175; WC Docket No. 06-120) 3060-AJ08 478 Development of Nationwide Broadband Data to Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans 3060-AJ15 479 Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No. 07-244) 3060-AJ32 480 Rural Call Completion; WC Docket No. 13-39 3060-AJ89 481 Rates for Inmate Calling Services; WC Docket No. 12-375 3060-AK08 482 Comprehensive Review of the Part 32 Uniform System of Accounts (WC Docket No. 14-130) 3060-AK20 483 Restoring Internet Freedom (WC Docket No. 17-108); Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet (GN Docket No. 14-28) 3060-AK21 484 Technology Transitions; GN Docket No 13-5, WC Docket No. 05-25; Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment; WC Docket No. 17-84 3060-AK32 485 Numbering Policies for Modern Communications, WC Docket No. 13-97 3060-AK36 486 Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act 3060-AK57 487 Toll Free Assignment Modernization and Toll Free Service Access Codes: WC Docket No. 17-192, CC Docket No. 95-155 3060-AK91 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Long-Term Actions 418. 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, a prerecorded or, an 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, Associate Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2467, Email: kristi.thornton@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AI14 419. 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 continues the Commission's inquiry into improving the quality of telecommunications relay service (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 Announcement of Effective Date 10/17/17 82 FR 48203 Public Notice; Petition for Reconsideration 10/25/17 82 FR 49303 Oppositions Due Date 11/20/17 R&O and Declaratory Ruling 06/27/18 83 FR 30082 FNPRM 07/18/18 83 FR 33899 FNPRM Comment Period End 11/15/18 Public Notice 08/23/18 83 FR 42630 Public Notice Opposition Period End 09/17/18 Announcement of Effective Date 02/04/19 84 FR 1409 R&O 03/08/19 84 FR 8457 FNPRM 03/14/19 84 FR 9276 FNPRM Comment Period End 04/29/19 R&O 06/06/19 84 FR 26364 FNPRM 06/06/19 84 FR 26379 Petition for Recon Request for Comment 06/18/19 84 FR 28264 Petition for Recon Comment Period End 07/15/19 FNPRM Comment Period End 08/05/19 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 420. Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service (VRS) Program (CG Docket No. 10-51) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: The Commission takes a fresh look at its VRS rules to ensure that it is available to and used by the full spectrum of eligible users, encourages innovation, and is provided efficiently to be less susceptible to the waste, fraud, and abuse that have plagued the program and threatened its long-term viability. The Commission also considers the most effective and efficient way to make VRS available and to determine what is the most fair, efficient, and transparent cost-recovery methodology. In addition, the Commission looks at various ways to measure the quality of VRS so as to ensure a better consumer experience. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Declaratory Ruling 05/07/10 75 FR 25255 Declaratory Ruling 07/13/10 75 FR 39945 Order 07/13/10 75 FR 39859 Notice of Inquiry 07/19/10 75 FR 41863 NPRM 08/23/10 75 FR 51735 Interim Final Rule 02/15/11 76 FR 8659 Public Notice 03/02/11 76 FR 11462 R&O 05/02/11 76 FR 24393 FNPRM 05/02/11 76 FR 24437 NPRM 05/02/11 76 FR 24442 R&O (Correction) 05/27/11 76 FR 30841 Order 07/25/11 76 FR 44326 2nd R&O 08/05/11 76 FR 47469 Order (Interim Final Rule) 08/05/11 76 FR 47476 Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 09/26/11 76 FR 59269 Final Rule; Petition for Reconsideration; Public Notice 09/27/11 76 FR 59557 Oppositions Due Date 10/07/11 Final Rule; Clarification (MO&O) 10/31/11 76 FR 67070 FNPRM 10/31/11 76 FR 67118 Interim Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 11/03/11 76 FR 68116 Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 11/04/11 76 FR 68328 Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 11/07/11 76 FR 68642 FNPRM Comment Period End 12/30/11 FNPRM 02/01/12 77 FR 4948 FNPRM Comment Period End 03/19/12 Final Rule; Correction 03/27/12 77 FR 18106 Correcting Amendments 06/07/12 77 FR 33662 Order (Release Date) 07/25/12 Correcting Amendments 10/04/12 77 FR 60630 Public Notice 10/29/12 77 FR 65526 Comment Period End 11/29/12 FNPRM 07/05/13 78 FR 40407 R&O 07/05/13 78 FR 40582 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/18/13 Public Notice 09/11/13 78 FR 55696 Public Notice 09/15/14 79 FR 54979 Comment Period End 10/10/14 Final Action (Announcement of Effective Date) 10/30/14 79 FR 64515 Final Rule Effective 10/30/14 FNPRM 11/18/15 80 FR 72029 FNPRM Comment Period End 02/01/16 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 07/01/17 Order 06/23/17 82 FR 28566 Public Notice 07/21/17 82 FR 33856 Public Notice Comment Period End 07/31/17 Public Notice Correction 07/25/17 82 FR 34471 Public Notice Correction Comment Period End 08/17/17 R&O and Order 08/22/17 82 FR 39673 Announcement of Effective Date 10/17/17 82 FR 48203 Public Notice; Petition for Reconsideration 10/25/17 82 FR 49303 Oppositions Due Date 11/20/17 R&O 06/06/19 84 FR 26364 FNPRM 06/06/19 84 FR 26379 FNPRM Comment Period End 08/05/19 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-AJ42 421. 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 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) initiated this proceeding in its effort to ensure that Internet-Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) is provided effectively and in the most efficient manner. In doing so, the FCC adopted rules to address certain practices related to the provision and marketing of IP CTS, as well as compensation of TRS providers. 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, the Commission adopted rules establishing several requirements and issued an FNPRM to address additional issues. 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 78 FR 54201 FNPRM Comment Period End 11/18/13 Petition for Reconsideration Request for Comment 12/16/13 78 FR 76097 Petiton for Reconsideration Comment Period End 01/10/14 Announcement of Effective Date 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 R&O and Declaratory Ruling 06/27/18 83 FR 30082 FNPRM 07/18/18 83 FR 33899 Public Notice 08/23/18 83 FR 42630 Public Notice Opposition Period End 09/07/18 FNPRM Comment Period End 11/15/18 Announcement of Effective Date 02/04/19 84 FR 1409 R&O 03/08/19 84 FR 8457 FNPRM 03/14/19 84 FR 9276 FNPRM Comment Period End 04/29/19 Petition for Recon Request for Comment 06/18/19 84 FR 28264 Petition for Recon Comment Period End 07/15/19 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 422. 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 and 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 FNPRM 01/08/18 83 FR 770 R&O 01/12/18 83 FR 1566 2nd FNPRM 04/23/18 83 FR 17631 2nd FNPRM Comment Period End 06/07/18 2nd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End 07/09/18 2nd R&O 03/26/19 84 FR 11226 3rd FNPRM 06/24/19 84 FR 29478 Declaratory Ruling 06/24/19 84 FR 29387 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 423. 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 424. Authorization of Radio Frequency 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 radio frequency (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 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 425. 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 Report and Order, 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 provides additional opportunities for wireless microphone operations in the TV bands following the upcoming incentive auction, and the Commission provides 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 426. Encouraging the Provision of New Technologies and Services to the Public (GN Docket No. 18-22) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(3) Abstract: In this proceeding, the FCC seeks to establish rules describing guidelines and procedures to implement the stated policy goal of section 7 to encourage the provision of new technologies and services to the public. Although the forces of competition and technological growth work together to enable the development and deployment of many new technologies and services to the public, the Commission has at times been slow to identify and take action to ensure that important new technologies or services are made available as quickly as possible. The Commission has sought to overcome these impediments by streamlining many of its processes but all too often regulatory delays can adversely impact newly proposed technologies or services. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/04/18 83 FR 14395 Comment Period End 05/04/18 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-AK80 427. Spectrum Horizon (ET Docket No. 18-21) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 332; sec. 76 of 1996 Telecom Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 302 and sec. 1.411 Abstract: In this proceeding, the FCC seeks to implement a plan to make the spectrum above 95 GHz more readily accessible for new innovative services and technologies. Throughout its history, when the Commission has expanded access to what was thought to be the upper reaches of the usable spectrum, new technological advances have emerged to push the boundary of usable spectrum even further. The frequencies above 95 GHz are today's spectrum horizons. The Notice sought comment on proposed rules to permit licensed fixed point-to-point operations in a total of 102.2 gigahertz of spectrum; on making 15.2 gigahertz of spectrum available for unlicensed use; and on creating a new category of experimental licenses to increase opportunities for entities to develop new services and technologies from 95 GHz to 3 THz with no limits on geography or technology. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/02/18 83 FR 13888 ANPRM Comment Period End 05/02/18 R&O 06/14/19 84 FR 25685 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Michael Ha, Deputy Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 201 418-2099, Email: michael.ha@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK81 428. Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 15, 90, and 95 of the Commission's Rules To Permit Radar Services in the 76-81 GHZ Band (ET Docket No. 15-26) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(f) Abstract: In this Report and Order, the FCC establishes a flexible and streamlined regulatory framework for radar applications that will operate within the 76-81 GHz band. Specifically, the FCC give vehicular radars and certain airport-based radars protection from harmful interference as well as a contiguous five gigahertz allocation, facilitating the development and deployment of new safety devices. Doing so also harmonizes FCC rules with international efforts to create a global allocation for vehicular radars, while promoting efficient use of spectrum by consolidating such radars into a single band. In addition, the FCC established a comprehensive and consistent set of rules and policies to govern the operation of vehicular radars and certain airport-based radars in the 76-81 GHz band. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/06/15 80 FR 12120 NPRM Comment Period End 04/06/15 R&O 09/20/17 82 FR 43865 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-2824, Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK82 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) International Bureau Long-Term Actions 429. 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 the ways 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 that 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 that eliminated the ISP on all routes but maintained the nondiscrimination requirement of the ISP on the U.S.-Cuba route and codified it in 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 430. 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 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Clay DeCell, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0803, Email: clay.decell@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ98 431. 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. The Commission subsequently adopted a Report and Order establishing new sharing criteria among NGSO FSS systems and providing additional flexibility for FSS spectrum use. The Commission also released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to remove the domestic coverage requirement for NGSO FSS systems. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/11/17 82 FR 3258 NPRM Comment Period End 04/10/17 FNPRM 11/15/17 82 FR 52869 R&O 12/18/17 82 FR 59972 FNPRM Comment Period End 01/02/18 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 432. • Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 of the FCC Rules To Facilitate the Use of Earth Stations in Motion Communicating With Geostationary Orbit Space Stations in FSS Bands: IB Docket No. 17-95 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308(b); 47 U.S.C. 316 Abstract: In June 2017, the Commission began a rulemaking to streamline, consolidate, and harmonize rules governing earth stations in motion (ESIMs) used to provide satellite-based services on ships, airplanes and vehicles communicating with geostationary-satellite orbit (GSO), fixed-satellite service (FSS) satellite systems. In September 2018, the Commission adopted rules governing communications of ESIMs with GSO satellites. These rules addressed communications in the conventional C-, Ku-, and Ka-bands, as well as portions of the extended Ku-band. At the same time, the Commission also released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that sought comment on allowing ESIMs to operate in all of the frequency bands in which earth stations at fixed locations operating in GSO FSS satellite networks can be blanket-licensed. Specifically, comment was sought on expanding the frequencies available for communications of ESIMs with GSO FSS satellites to include the following frequency bands: 10.7-10.95 GHz, 11.2-11.45 GHz, 17.8-18.3 GHz, 18.8-19.3 GHz, 19.3-19.4 GHz, 19.6-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth); and 28.6-29.1 GHz (Earth-to-space). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/16/17 82 FR 27652 NPRM Comment Period End 08/30/17 OMB-approval for Information Collection of R&O Comment Period End 08/28/18 FNPRM 02/22/19 84 FR 5654 R&O 03/25/19 84 FR 11090 FNPRM Comment Period End 04/28/19 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Cindy Spiers, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1593, Email: cindy.spiers@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK84 433. • Further Streamlining Part 25 Rules Governing Satellite Services: IB Docket No. 18-314 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. secs. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 316 Abstract: Under the Commission's rules, satellite operators must follow separate application and authorization processes for the satellites and earth stations that make up their networks and have no option for a single, unified network license. In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the FCC proposes to create a new, optional, unified license to include both space stations and earth stations operating in a geostationary-satellite orbit, fixed-satellite service (GSO FSS) satellite network. In addition, the Commission proposes to repeal or modify unnecessarily burdensome rules in Part 25 governing satellite services, such as annual reporting requirements. These proposals would greatly simplify the Commission's licensing and regulation of satellite systems. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/31/19 84 FR 638 NPRM Comment Period End 03/18/19 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 04/16/19 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Clay Decell, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0803, Email: clay.decell@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK87 434. • Streamlining Licensing Procedures for Small Satellites; IB Docket No. 18-86 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 158; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309 Abstract: On April 17, 2018, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to modify the Commission's part 25 satellite licensing rules to create a new category of application specific to small satellites. The Commission sought comment on criteria that would define this new category and proposed that applicants meeting the criteria could take advantage of a simplified application, faster processing, and lower fees, among other things. The proposed streamlined licensing process was developed based on the features and characteristics that typically distinguish small satellite operations from other types of satellite operations, such as shorter orbital lifetime and less intensive frequency use. The NPRM detailed this small satellite procedure, which would serve as an optional alternative to existing procedures for authorization of small satellites. The NPRM also provided background information on the Commission's other processes for licensing and authorizing small satellites, including under the experimental (part 5) and amateur (part 97) rules, although no changes were proposed to either of those parts. The NPRM also sought comment on topics related to spectrum use by small satellites. The Commission asked for comment on typical small satellite frequency use characteristics, how to facilitate compatibility with Federal operations, use of particular spectrum for inter-satellite links by small satellites, and other issues related to operations by small satellites in frequency bands. Finally, the NPRM sought comment on the appropriate application fee that would apply to the proposed optional part 25 streamlined process. The Commission proposed a $30,000 application fee. It noted that any changes to the annual regulatory fees applicable to the small satellites authorized under the streamlined process would be addressed through the separate annual proceeding for review of regulatory fees. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/18/18 83 FR 24064 NPRM Comment Period End 08/07/18 R&O (adopted date) 08/01/19 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Merissa Velez, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0751, Email: merissa.velez@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK88 435. • Facilitating the Communications of Earth Stations in Motion With Non-Geostationary Orbit Space Stations: IB Docket No. 18-315 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308(b); 47 U.S.C. 316 Abstract: In November 2018, the Commission adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to expand the scope of the Commission's rules governing ESIMs operations to cover communications with NGSO FSS satellites. Comment was sought on establishing a regulatory framework for communications of ESIMs with NGSO FSS satellites that would be analogous to that which exists for ESIMs communicating with GSO FSS satellites. In this context, comment was sought on: (1) Allowing ESIMs to communicate in many of the same conventional Ku-band, extended Ku-band, and Ka-band frequencies that were allowed for communications of ESIMs with GSO FSS satellites (with the exception of the 18.6-18.8 GHz and 29.25-29.5 GHz frequency bands); (2) extending blanket licensing to ESIMs communicating with NGSO satellites; and (3) revisions to specific provisions in the Commission's rules to implement these changes. The specific frequency bands for communications of ESIMs with NGOS FSS satellites on which comment was sought are as follows: 10.7-11.7 GHz; 11.7-12.2 GHz; 14.0-14.5 GHz; 17.8-18.3 GHz; 18.3-18.6 GHz; 18.8-19.3 GHz; 19.3-19.4 GHz; 19.6-19.7 GHz; 19.7-20.2 GHz; 28.35-28.6 GHz; 28.6-29.1 GHz; and 29.5-30.0 GHz. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/28/18 83 FR 67180 NPRM Comment Period End 03/13/19 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Cindy Spiers, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1593, Email: cindy.spiers@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK89 436. • Mitigation of Orbital Debris in the New Space Age: IB Docket No. 18-313 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 605; 47 U.S.C. 721 Abstract: The Commission's current orbital debris rules were first adopted in 2004. Since then, significant changes have occurred in satellite technologies and market conditions, particularly in Low Earth Orbit, i.e., below 2000 kilometers altitude. These changes include the increasing use of lower cost small satellites and proposals to deploy large constellations of non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) systems, some involving thousands of satellites. The NPRM proposes changes to improve disclosure of debris mitigation plans. The NPRM also makes proposals and seeks comment related to satellite disposal reliability and methodology, appropriate deployment altitudes in low-Earth-orbit, and on-orbit lifetime, with a particular focus on large NGSO satellite constellations. Other aspects of the NPRM include new rule proposals for geostationary orbit satellite (GSO) license term extension requests, and consideration of disclosure requirements related to several emerging technologies and new types of commercial operations, including rendezvous and proximity operations. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/19/19 84 FR 4742 NPRM Comment Period End 05/06/19 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Merissa Velez, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0751, Email: merissa.velez@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK90 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Media Bureau Long-Term Actions 437. Cable Television Rate Regulation E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 543 Abstract: The Commission has adopted rate regulations to implement section 623 of the 1992 Cable Act to ensure that cable subscribers nationwide enjoy the rates that would be charged by cable systems operating in a competitive environment. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/04/93 58 FR 48 R&O and FNPRM 05/21/93 58 FR 29736 MO&O and FNPRM 08/18/93 58 FR 43816 Third R&O 11/30/93 58 FR 63087 Order on Recon, Fourth R&O, and Fifth NPRM 04/15/94 59 FR 17943 Third Order on Recon 04/15/94 59 FR 17961 Fifth Order on Recon and FNPRM 10/13/94 59 FR 51869 Fourth Order on Recon 10/21/94 59 FR 53113 Sixth Order on Recon, Fifth R&O, and Seventh NPRM 12/06/94 59 FR 62614 Seventh Order on Recon 01/25/95 60 FR 4863 Ninth Order on Recon 02/27/95 60 FR 10512 Eighth Order on Recon 03/17/95 60 FR 14373 Sixth R&O and Eleventh Order on Recon 07/12/95 60 FR 35854 Thirteenth Order on Recon 10/05/95 60 FR 52106 Twelfth Order on Recon 10/26/95 60 FR 54815 Tenth Order on Recon 04/08/96 61 FR 15388 Order on Recon of the First R&O and FNPRM 04/15/96 61 FR 16447 MO&O 02/12/97 62 FR 6491 Report on Cable Industry Prices 02/24/97 62 FR 8245 R&O 03/31/97 62 FR 15118 Fourteenth Order on Recon 10/15/97 62 FR 53572 NPRM and Order 09/05/02 67 FR 56882 Inactive per Maura McGowan 12/12/11 FNPRM and R&O 11/27/18 83 FR 60804 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Martha Heller, Chief, Policy, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: martha.heller@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AF41 438. Implementation of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as Amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (MB Docket No. 05-311) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 541(a)(1); 47 U.S.C. 556(c) Abstract: Section 621(a)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, states in relevant part that “a franchising authority . . . may not unreasonably refuse to award an additional competitive franchise.” This proceeding sought to implement section 621(a)(1)'s directive by examining whether the franchising process unreasonably impedes the achievement of the interrelated Federal goals of enhanced cable competition and accelerated broadband deployment and, if so, how the Commission should act to address that problem. The subsequent Report and Order found that certain actions by local franchising authorities constitute an unreasonable refusal to award a competitive franchise within the meaning of section 621(a)(1). The item included a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking comment on how the findings should affect existing franchises. In the Second Report and Order, a number of the rules promulgated in this docket were extended to incumbent cable operators. The Second FNPRM addressed two issues raised by a remand from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit concerning how local franchising authorities may regulate cable operators and cable television services. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/19/05 70 FR 73973 NPRM Comment Period End 02/13/06 R&O and FNPRM 03/21/07 72 FR 13230 FNPRM Comment Period End 04/20/07 Second R&O 11/23/07 72 FR 65670 Second FNPRM 10/15/18 83 FR 51911 Third R&O (release date) 08/02/19 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Holly Saurer, Deputy Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7283, Fax: 202 418-1069, Email: holly.saurer@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI69 439. 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 to 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 seeks 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. In the Report and Order, the Commission adopted rules to afford broadcasters flexibility to deploy ATSC 3.0-based transmissions, while minimizing the impact on, and costs to, consumers and other industry stakeholders. The FNPRM sought comment on three topics: (1) Issues related to the local simulcasting requirement, (2) whether to let broadcasters use vacant channels in the broadcast band, and (3) the import of the Next Gen standard on simulcasting stations. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/10/17 82 FR 13285 NPRM Comment Period End 05/09/17 FNPRM 12/20/17 82 FR 60350 R&O 02/02/18 83 FR 4998 FNPRM Comment Period End 02/20/18 FNPRM Reply Comment Period End 03/20/18 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 440. Electronic Delivery of MVPD Communications (MB Docket No. 17-317) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C., sec. 151 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission addresses ways to modernize certain notice provisions in part 76 of the Commission's rules governing multichannel video and cable television service. The Commission considers allowing various types of written communications from cable operators to subscribers to be delivered electronically. Additionally, the Commission considers permitting cable operators to reply to consumer requests or complaints by email in certain circumstances. The Commission also evaluates updating the requirement in the Commission's rules that requires broadcast television stations to send carriage election notices via certified mail. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/16/18 83 FR 2119 NPRM Comment Period End 02/15/18 R&O and FNPRM (release date) 07/11/19 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Martha Heller, Chief, Policy, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: martha.heller@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK70 441. 2018 Quadrennial Regulatory Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules (MB Docket 18-349) 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. 257; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 and 310; 47 U.S.C. 403; sec. 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act Abstract: Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires the Commission to review its broadcast ownership rules every 4 years and to determine whether any such rules are necessary in the public interest as the result of competition. The rules subject to review in the 2018 quadrennial review are the Local Radio Ownership Rule, the Local Television Ownership Rule, and the Dual Network Rule. The Commission also sought comment on potential pro-diversity proposals including extending cable procurement requirements to broadcasters, adopting formulas aimed at creating media ownership limits that promote diversity, and developing a model for market-based, tradeable diversity credits to serve as an alternative method for setting ownership limits. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM (release date) 12/13/18 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: 202 418-2486, Email: brendan.holland@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK77 442. Children's Television Programming Rules (MB Docket 18-202) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303b; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: The Children's Television Act (CTA) of 1990 requires that the Commission consider, in its review of television license renewals, the extent to which the licensee has served the educational and informational needs of children through its overall programming, including programming specifically designed to serve such needs. The Commission adopted rules implementing the CTA in 1991 and revised these rules in 1996, 2004, and 2006. In this proceeding, the Commission proposes to revise the children's television programming rules to modify outdated requirements and to give broadcasters greater flexibility in serving the educational and informational needs of children. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 07/25/18 83 FR 35158 NPRM Comment Period End 09/28/18 R&O and FNPRM (release date) 07/12/19 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: 202 418-7454, Email: kathy.berthot@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK78 443. Amendment of Part 74 of the Commission's Rules Regarding FM Translator Interference (MB Docket 18-119) 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. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes to streamline the rules relating to interference caused by FM translators and expedite the translator complaint resolution process. The rule changes are intended to limit or avoid protracted and contentious interference resolution disputes, provide translator licensees both additional flexibility to remediate interference and additional investment certainty, and allow earlier and expedited resolution of interference complaints by affected stations. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/06/18 83 FR 26229 NPRM Comment Period End 07/06/18 R&O 06/14/19 84 FR 27734 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Christine Goepp, Attorney, Audio Div., Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7834, Email: christine.geopp@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK79 444. • Channel Lineup Requirements—Sections 76.1705 and 76.1700(A)(4): Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative: MB Docket Nos. 18-92 and 17-105 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 521; 47 U.S.C. 544(e) Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission considers whether to eliminate rules pertaining to cable operators' channel lineups. The Commission evaluates whether the requirements are unnecessary as channel lineups are readily available to consumers through a variety of other means. Through this proceeding, the Commission continues the effort to modernize its regulations and reduce unnecessary requirements that can impede competition and innovation in the media marketplace. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/01/18 83 FR 19033 R&O 05/01/19 84 FR 18406 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kim Matthews, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2154, Fax: 202 418-2053, Email: kim.matthews@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK85 445. • Equal Employment Opportunity Enforcement (MB Docket 19-77) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 554 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission seeks comment on ways in which it can make improvements to equal employment opportunity (EEO) compliance and enforcement. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM (release date) 06/21/19 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Radhika Karmarker, Attorney Advisor, TAPD, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1523, Email: radhika.karmarkar@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK86 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Media Bureau Completed Actions 446. Digital Must-Carry (CS Docket No. 98-120) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 534 Abstract: Section 614(b)(4)(B) of the Communications Act requires that, at the time the Commission prescribes standards for advanced television, it should “initiate a proceeding to establish any changes in the signal carriage requirements of cable television systems necessary to ensure cable carriage of those broadcast signals of local commercial television stations which have been changed to conform with such modified standards.” In August of 1998, the FCC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comments on the requirements of that section. In June 2000, based on responses to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission clarified that DTV-only television stations, in the context of auctioning analog channels 59-69, will ultimately have must-carry rights. In January of 2001, the Commission issued a First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking resolving a number of technical and legal issues, including clarification that digital-only TV stations are entitled to mandatory carriage. In the Second Report and Order and First Order on Reconsideration, adopted in February 2005, the Commission affirmed its tentative conclusion not to impose dual carriage and affirmed its prior determination that broadcasters were entitled to carriage of one digital programming stream. In the Third Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted in September 2007, the Commission addressed issues concerning the carriage of digital broadcast television signals after the conclusion of the digital television transition. The Commission adopted rules to ensure that cable subscribers will continue to be able to view broadcast stations after the transition. In the Fourth Report and Order, the carriage obligations of small cable systems were addressed. In the Fifth Report and Order, the Commission sunset some of the initial rules adopted to accommodate the broadcast DTV transition, based on changes in the marketplace and technology that have occurred since the transition. The Sixth Report and Order granted certain small cable systems an exemption from the requirement to carry high-definition broadcast signals. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/07/98 63 FR 42330 MO&O and FNPRM 07/12/00 65 FR 42879 FNPRM 03/26/01 66 FR 16523 First R&O 03/26/01 66 FR 16533 Second R&O and First Order on Recon 03/22/05 70 FR 14412 Second FNPRM 06/06/07 72 FR 31244 Second FNPRM Comment Period End 07/16/07 Third R&O and Third FNPRM 02/01/08 73 FR 6043 Fourth R&O 10/17/08 73 FR 61742 Declaratory Order 10/29/08 73 FR 64260 Fourth FNPRM 02/26/12 77 FR 9187 FNPRM Comment Period End 04/12/12 Fifth R&O 06/18/12 77 FR 36178 Withdrawn 07/29/19 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-AG91 447. Enhanced and Standardized Disclosure (MM Docket No. 00-168; MB Docket No. 11-189) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: This proceeding concerns rules and policies on how commercial television broadcast station licensees provide public interest information to the public. The 2000 NPRM proposed amendments to the public inspection file rules that would standardize the format used for providing public interest information to the public and make information contained in public inspection files available on the internet. The intended effect of this action is to propose rules that would make information regarding how television broadcast stations meet their fundamental public interest obligation to serve the needs and interests of their communities of license easier to understand or more accessible to the public. In the 2008 Report and Order, a standardized form was adopted and a requirement was imposed obligating stations to place a portion of its public inspection file on the internet. In 2011, on reconsideration, the Commission vacated the prior Report and Order and sought comment on proposals intended to make broadcaster information more accessible to the public. Comment was also sought on proposals to streamline the standardized disclosure form. The Second Report and Order modernized the procedures television broadcasters use to inform the public about how they are serving their communities by establishing a requirement that stations post their public files online in a Commission-hosted database. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 10/19/00 65 FR 62683 R&O 03/13/08 73 FR 13452 Order on Recon 11/17/11 76 FR 71267 FNPRM 11/22/11 76 FR 72144 Notice of Inquiry (NOI) 12/15/11 76 FR 77999 2nd R&O 05/11/12 77 FR 27631 Withdrawn 07/29/19 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2132, Email: marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AH71 448. Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies (MB Docket No. 05-312) E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to (j); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 301; . . . Abstract: A digital television transmission system (DTS) employs multiple synchronized transmitters spread around a station's service area. Such distributed transmitters fill in unserved areas in the parent station's coverage area. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) examines issues related to the use of DTS and proposes rules for future DTS operation. The Report and Order adopts the technical and licensing rules necessary to implement DTS service. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/07/05 70 FR 72763 NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/06 R&O 12/05/08 73 FR 74047 Withdrawn 07/29/19 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-AI68 449. An Inquiry Into the Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification (MM Docket No. 93-177) 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. 308 Abstract: This proceeding is part of a streamlining initiative to simplify the Media Bureau's licensing procedures. The Report and Order in this proceeding simplified traditional proof of performance requirements for directional AM stations. The Second Report and Order further reduces regulatory burdens on AM broadcasters by permitting the use of computer modeling. The Second Further Notice seeks comment on proposals to synchronize rules regarding tower construction near AM antennas. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 07/27/99 64 FR 40539 R&O 04/25/01 66 FR 20752 FNPRM 04/25/01 66 FR 20779 Second R&O 10/30/08 73 FR 64558 Second FNPRM 12/11/08 73 FR 75376 Second FNPRM Comment Period End 01/12/09 Withdrawn 07/29/19 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ann Gallagher, Audio Division. Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2716, Email: ann.gallagher@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ17 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Managing Director Long-Term Actions 450. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees 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 Federal Communications Commission 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 NPRM 06/14/18 83 FR 27846 NPRM Comment Period End 06/21/18 R&O 09/18/18 83 FR 47079 NPRM 06/05/19 84 FR 26234 NPRM Comment Period End 06/07/19 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 451. 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 rulemaking is related to the proceedings in which the FCC 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 NPRM 09/26/18 83 FR 54180 4th NPRM 03/18/19 84 FR 13211 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brenda Boykin, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2062, Email: brenda.boykin@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ52 452. 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 2nd R&O and Order on Recon 07/30/18 83 FR 30364 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 453. 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: 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-AK39 454. 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 (R&O) 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 and 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 Order Denying Reply Comment Deadline Extension Request 09/18/16 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: Robert Finley, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7835, Email: robert.finley@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK40 455. 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 and 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 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 and 15-80). The Order on Reconsideration addressed outage reporting for events at airports, and the FNPRM sought comment on database sharing. The Commission received comments and replies 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 Order Denying Extension of Time to File Reply Comments 09/08/16 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: Robert Finley, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7835, Email: robert.finley@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK41 456. 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 Wireless Emergency Alerts (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 Petition for Recon 12/19/16 81 FR 91899 Order on Recon 12/04/17 82 FR 57158 2nd R&O and 2nd Order on Recon 02/28/18 83 FR 8619 Public Notice 04/26/18 83 FR 18257 Public Notice Comment Period End 05/29/18 Public Notice Reply Comment Period End 06/11/18 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Elizabeth Cuttner, Attorney Advisor, Policy and Licensing Div, PSHSB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2145, Email: elizabeth.cuttner@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK54 457. 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. On December 14, 2017, the Commission released an Order adopting a new Blue Alert EAS Code-BLU. EAS participants must be able to implement the BLU code by January 19, 2019. BLU alerts must be available to wireless emergency alerts by July, 2019. 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 Order 12/14/18 83 FR 2557 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. RIN: 3060-AK63 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Long-Term Actions 458. 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 the Commission is implementing in two phases. Mobility Fund Phase I consisted of two reverse auctions that provided initial infusions 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. The Mobility Fund Phase II (MF-II) reverse auction aims to provide support funds over a 10-year term to support build-out of current and next-generation wireless infrastructure in areas where unsubsidized services are unavailable. MF-II began with a one-time collection of existing wireless broadband coverage data from current providers to determine the areas in which qualified service has been deployed, which data was used to create a map of areas presumptively eligible for MF-II support. Entities could challenge asserted unsubsidized 4G LTE coverage through the Mobility Fund Phase II challenge process, and providers may file response data countering challenges. The results of the challenge process will determine the final list of areas eligible for funding through the MF-II auction. 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 2nd Order on Recon 04/25/18 83 FR 17934 Order and MO&O 08/30/18 83 FR 44241 NPRM 08/30/18 83 FR 44254 3rd R&O 03/06/19 84 FR 8003 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 459. 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 Economic Area-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 460. 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 full power and Class A television stations will transition their stations to their post-auction channel assignments in the reorganized television bands. Pursuant to Congress' directive, the Commission will reimburse those stations for the reasonable costs associated with relocating to their post-auction channel assignments and will reimburse multichannel video programming distributors for their costs associated with continuing to carry the signals of those stations. The March 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 115-141, 132 Stat. 348 (2018)) authorizes the Commission to reimburse eligible entities for costs associated with the post-incentive auction transition through July 3, 2023, and also directed the Commission to reimburse costs reasonably incurred by low-power television stations, TV translator stations, and FM broadcast stations as a result of the post-auction reorganization of the television band. The Commission will initiate a new rulemaking to establish eligibility requirements and develop procedures for reimbursing these additional entities, and to identify reasonable costs for reimbursement. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order was adopted at the Commission's August 2018 meeting. A Report and Order adopting rules for the reimbursement of eligible costs to those newly eligible entities was adopted by the Commission on March 15, 2019. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/21/12 77 FR 69933 R&O 08/15/14 79 FR 48441 Final Rule 10/11/17 82 FR 47155 NPRM 08/27/18 83 FR 43613 R&O 03/26/19 84 FR 11233 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Charles Eberle, Senior Counsel, Incentive Auctions Task Force, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2248, Email: charles.eberle@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AJ82 461. 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 2nd R&O and 2nd FNPRM 03/23/18 83 FR 17131 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 462. 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 03/01/13 78 FR 61023 NPRM (release date) 06/07/19 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2155, Fax: 202 418-7247, Email: tim.maguire@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AJ88 463. Promoting Technological Solutions To Combat Wireless Contraband Device Use in Correctional Facilities; GN Docket No. 13-111 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. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 302(a) Abstract: In the Report and Order, the Commission addresses the problem of illegal use of contraband wireless devices by inmates in correctional facilities by streamlining the process of deploying contraband wireless device interdiction systems (CIS)—systems that use radio communications signals requiring Commission authorization—in correctional facilities. In particular, the Commission eliminates certain filing requirements and provides for immediate approval of the lease applications needed to operate these systems. In the Further Notice, the Commission seeks comment on a process for wireless providers to disable contraband wireless devices once they have been identified. The Commission also seeks comment on additional methods and technologies that might prove successful in combating contraband device use in correctional facilities, and on various other proposals related to the authorization process for CISs and their deployment. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/18/13 78 FR 36469 NPRM Comment Period End 08/08/13 FNPRM 05/18/17 82 FR 22780 R&O 05/18/17 82 FR 22742 Final Rule Effective (Except for Rules Requiring OMB Approval) 06/19/17 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/17/17 Final Rule Effective for 47 CFR 1.9020(n), 1.9030(m), 1.9035 (o), and 20.23(a) 10/20/17 82 FR 48773 Final Rule Effective for 47 CFR 1.902(d)(8), 1.9035(d)(4), 20.18(a), and 20.18(r) 02/12/18 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Melissa Conway, Attorney Advisor, Mobility Div., Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2887, Email: melissa.conway@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK06 464. Promoting Investment in the 3550-3700 MHz Band; GN Docket No. 17-258 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303 and 304; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 316 Abstract: The Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) adopted by the Commission established a new Citizens Broadband Radio Service for shared wireless broadband use of the 3550 to 3700 MHz band. The Citizens Broadband Radio Service is governed by a three-tiered spectrum authorization framework to accommodate a variety of commercial uses on a shared basis with incumbent Federal and non-Federal users of the band. Access and operations will be managed by a dynamic spectrum access system. The three tiers are: Incumbent Access, Priority Access, and General Authorized Access. Rules governing the Citizens Broadband Radio Service are found in part 96 of the Commission's rules. The Order on Reconsideration and Second Report and Order addressed several Petitions for Reconsideration submitted in response to the Report and Order and resolved the outstanding issues raised in the Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The 2017 NPRM sought comment on limited changes to the rules governing Priority Access Licenses in the band, adjacent channel emissions limits, and public release of base station registration information. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/08/13 78 FR 1188 NPRM Comment Period End 03/19/13 FNPRM 06/02/14 79 FR 31247 FNPRM Comment Period End 08/15/14 R&O and 2nd FNPRM 06/15/15 80 FR 34119 2nd FNPRM Comment Period End 08/14/15 Order on Recon and 2nd R&O 07/26/16 81 FR 49023 NPRM 11/28/17 82 FR 56193 NPRM Comment Period End 01/29/18 R&O 12/07/18 83 FR 6306 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Paul Powell, Assistant Chief, Mobility Division, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1613, Email: paul.powell@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK12 465. 800 MHz Cellular Telecommunications Licensing Reform; Docket No. 12-40 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: The proceeding was launched to revisit and update rules governing the 800 MHz Cellular Radiotelephone Service (Cellular Service). On November 10, 2014, the FCC released a Report and Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM). In the R&O, the FCC eliminated or streamlined numerous regulatory requirements; in the FNPRM, the FCC sought comment on additional reforms of the Cellular rules, including radiated power and other technical rules, to promote flexibility and help foster deployment of new technologies such as LTE. On March 24, 2017, the FCC released a Second Report and Order (2d R&O) and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (2d FNPRM). In the 2d R&O, the FCC revised the Cellular radiated power rules to permit compliance with limits based on power spectral density as an option for licensees deploying wideband technologies such as LTE, made conforming revisions to related technical rules, and adopted additional licensing reforms. In the 2d FNPRM, the FCC sought comment on other measures to give Cellular and other Part 22 commercial mobile radio service licensees more flexibility and administrative relief, and on ways to consolidate and simplify the rules for the Cellular Service and other geographically licensed wireless services. On July 13, 2018, the FCC released a Third Report and Order (3d R&O) in which it deleted certain Part 22 rules that imposed needless recordkeeping and reporting obligations; it also deleted certain Cellular Service-specific and Part 22 rules that are duplicative of other rules and are thus no longer necessary. These revisions reduce regulatory burdens for Cellular and other Part 22 licensees and provide them with enhanced flexibility, thereby freeing up more resources for investment in new technologies and greater spectrum efficiency to meet increasing consumer demand for advanced wireless services. On March 22, 2019, the FCC released an Order on Reconsideration addressing a petition for reconsideration of a rule deletion in the 3d R&O. The FCC denied the petition, thus affirming its decision in the 3d R&O. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/16/12 77 FR 15665 NPRM Comment Period End 05/15/12 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 06/14/12 R&O 12/05/14 79 FR 72143 FNPRM 12/22/14 79 FR 76268 Final Rule Effective (With 3 Exceptions) 01/05/15 FNPRM Comment Period End 01/21/15 FNPRM Reply Comment Period End 02/20/15 2nd R&O 04/12/17 82 FR 17570 2nd FNPRM 04/14/17 82 FR 17959 Final Rule Effective (With 9 Exceptions) 05/12/17 2nd FNPRM Comment Period End 05/15/17 2nd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End 06/14/17 3rd R&O 08/02/18 83 FR 37760 Final Rule Effective (With 1 Exception) 09/04/18 Order on Reconsideration 04/09/19 84 FR 14080 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nina Shafran, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Bureau, Mobility Div., Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2781, Email: nina.shafran@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK13 466. 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 To Be Determined 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 467. Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Services—Spectrum Frontiers: WT Docket 10-112 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303 and 304; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 and 310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 1302 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission adopted service rules for licensing of mobile and other uses for millimeter wave (mmW) bands. These high frequencies previously have been best suited for satellite or fixed microwave applications; however, recent technological breakthroughs have newly enabled advanced mobile services in these bands, notably including very high speed and low latency services. This action will help facilitate Fifth Generation mobile services and other mobile services. In developing service rules for mmW bands, the Commission will facilitate access to spectrum, develop a flexible spectrum policy, and encourage wireless innovation. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/13/16 81 FR 1802 NPRM Comment Period End 02/26/16 FNPRM 08/24/16 81 FR 58269 Comment Period End 09/30/16 FNPRM Reply Comment Period End 10/31/16 R&O 11/14/16 81 FR 79894 R&O 01/02/18 83 FR 37 FNPRM 01/02/18 83 FR 85 FNPRM Comment Period End 01/23/18 R&O 07/20/18 83 FR 34478 FNPRM 07/20/18 83 FR 34520 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/28/18 R&O 02/05/19 84 FR 1618 R&O 05/01/19 84 FR 18405 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-AK44 468. Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 153; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 1302 Abstract: The 2.5 GHz band (2496-2690 MHz) constitutes the single largest band of contiguous spectrum below 3 GHz and has been identified as prime spectrum for next generation mobile operations, including 5G uses. Significant portions of this band, however, currently lie fallow across approximately one-half of the United States, primarily in rural areas. Moreover, access to the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) has been strictly limited since 1995, and current licensees are subject to a regulatory regime largely unchanged from the days when educational TV was the only use envisioned for this spectrum. The Commission proposes to allow more efficient and effective use of this spectrum band by providing greater flexibility to current EBS licensees as well as providing new opportunities for additional entities to obtain unused 2.5 GHz spectrum to facilitate improved access to next generation wireless broadband, including 5G. The Commission also seeks comment on additional approaches for transforming the 2.5 GHz band, including by moving directly to an auction for some or all of the spectrum. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/07/18 83 FR 26396 NPRM Comment Period Extended 06/21/18 83 FR 31515 NPRM Comment Period End 09/07/18 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-AK75 469. Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band: GN Docket No. 18-122 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 153; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 304; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 1302; . . . Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission is pursuing the joint goals of making spectrum available for new wireless uses, while balancing desired speed to the market, efficiency of use, and effectively accommodating incumbent Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) and Fixed Service (FS) operations in the band. To gain a clearer understanding of the operations of current users in the band, the Commission collects information on current FSS uses. The Commission then seeks comment on various proposals for transitioning all or part of the band for flexible use, terrestrial mobile spectrum, with clearing for flexible use beginning at 3.7 GHz and moving higher up in the band as more spectrum is cleared. The Commission also seeks comment on potential changes to the Commission's rules to promote more efficient and intensive fixed use of the band on a shared basis starting in the top segment of the band and moving down the band. To add a mobile, except aeronautical mobile, allocation and to develop rules that would enable the band to be transitioned for more intensive fixed and flexible uses, the Commission encourages commenters to discuss and quantify the costs and benefits associated with any proposed approach along with other helpful technical or procedural details. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/29/18 83 FR 44128 NPRM Comment Period End 11/27/18 Public Notice 05/20/19 84 FR 22733 Certifications and Data Filing Deadline 05/28/19 Public Notice 06/03/19 84 FR 22514 Public Notice Comment Period End 07/03/19 Public Notice Reply Comment Period End 07/18/19 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Deputy Division Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7235, Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK76 470. • Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Promote Aviation Safety: WT Docket No. 19-140 E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency. Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 307(e) Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission regulates the Aviation Radio Service, a family of services using dedicated spectrum to enhance the safety of aircraft in flight, facilitate the efficient movement of aircraft both in the air and on the ground, and otherwise ensure the reliability and effectiveness of aviation communications. Recent technological advances have prompted the Commission to open this new rulemaking proceeding to ensure the timely deployment and use of today's state-of-the-art safety-enhancing technologies. With this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission proposes changes to its part 87 Aviation Radio Service rules to support the deployment of more advanced avionics technology, increase the efficient use of limited spectrum resources, and generally improve aviation safety. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 07/02/19 84 FR 31542 NPRM Comment Period End 09/03/19 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 09/30/19 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: 202 418-1617, Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK92 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Completed Actions 471. 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 R&O 12/12/18 83 FR 63806 Withdrawn 07/29/19 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: 202 418-1617, Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI35 472. 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 commen [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%3A2019-26556. Public record. Not legal advice.