# Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Spring 2024 > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A2024-16467 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Proposed Rule - **Published:** August 16, 2024 - **Citation:** 89 FR 66912 ## Text FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Ch. I Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions—Spring 2024 AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Semiannual Regulatory Agenda. SUMMARY: In the Spring and Fall of each year, the Federal Communications Commission publishes in the Federal Register a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items and other significant regulatory proceedings under development or review that pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 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, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrea Brown, Program Specialist, Office of Communications Business Opportunities, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-1663. 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 clarify 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. 15-137,” 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) —the Commission will issue an NOI when it is seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas on a given topic. Interested parties may submit comments during the specified comment period. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) —the Commission will issue an NPRM when it is proposing new rules or changes to existing rules and regulations. Before any changes are made, the Commission requests interested parties to submit written comments on the proposed rules or revisions. Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) —the Commission will issue an FNPRM when it is seeking additional information from the public and requests the public to submit comments in the proceeding. Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) —the Commission will issue an MO&O in response to a petition for rulemaking, to conclude an inquiry, modify a decision, amend a Report and Order, or state that the Report and Order will not be changed. Rulemaking (RM) Number —assigned to a proceeding after the appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for rulemaking, but before the Commission has acted on the petition. Report and Order (R&O) —the Commission may issue an R&O that will either adopt new rules, change existing rules, or state that no rule or regulation changes will be made. Sanford S. Williams, Deputy Chief of Staff for Chairwoman Rosenworcel. Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 262 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278) 3060-AI14 263 Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123) 3060-AI15 264 Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service (VRS) Program (CG Docket No. 10-51) 3060-AJ42 265 Implementation of the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry (CG Docket No. 12-129) 3060-AJ84 266 Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10-213) 3060-AK00 267 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services; CG Docket No. 13-24 3060-AK01 268 Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls (CG Docket No. 17-59) 3060-AK62 269 Empowering Broadband Consumers Through Transparency (CG Docket No 22-2) 3060-AL33 270 Targeting and Eliminating Unlawful Text Messages, CG Docket 21-403, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 3060-AL49 271 Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service; CG Docket No. 12-38 3060-AL58 272 Compensation for Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service, (CG Docket No. 22-408) 3060-AL59 273 Access to Video Conferencing, (CG Docket No. 23-161) 3060-AL66 Economics—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 274 Development of Nationwide Broadband Data to Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans 3060-AJ15 275 Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions (GN Docket No. 12-268) 3060-AJ82 276 Broadband Data Collection 3060-AL42 Office of Engineering and Technology—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 277 Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186) 3060-AI52 278 Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band; (ET Docket No. 19-138), FCC 19-129 3060-AK96 279 Unlicensed White Space Device Operations in the Television Bands, ET Docket No. 20-36 3060-AL22 280 Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization and Competitive Bidding Programs; ET Docket No. 21-232, EA Docket No. 21-233 3060-AL23 281 Wireless Microphones in the TV Bands (ET Docket No. 21-115), 600 MHz Guard Band, 600 MHz Duplex Gap, and the 941.5-944 MHz, 944-952 MHz, 952.850-956.250 MHz, 956.45-959.85 MHz, 1435-1525 MHz 3060-AL27 282 FCC Seeks to Enable State-of-the-Art Radar Sensors in 60 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 21-264) 3060-AL36 283 FCC Proposes to Update Equipment Authorization Rules to Incorporate New and Revised Industry Standards, (ET Docket No. 21-363) 3060-AL39 284 Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations (ET Docket No. 13-115) 3060-AL44 285 FCC Implements and Proposes Final Acts of the WRC-19 and WRC-15, ET Docket No. 21-120 & 21-121, and RM-11785 3060-AL77 Media Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 286 Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MB Docket No. 98-204) 3060-AH95 287 Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185) 3060-AI38 288 Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard (GN Docket No. 16-142) 3060-AK56 289 2018 Quadrennial Regulatory Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules (MB Docket 18-349) 3060-AK77 290 Equal Employment Opportunity Enforcement (MB Docket 19-177) 3060-AK86 291 Duplication of Programming on Commonly Owned Radio Stations (MB Docket No. 19-310) 3060-AL19 292 Sponsorship Identification Requirements for Foreign Government-Provided Programming (MB Docket No. 20-299) 3060-AL20 293 FM Broadcast Booster Stations (MB Docket 20-401) 3060-AL21 294 Amendment of Part 73 Rules to Update Television and Class A Television Broadcast Station Rules, and Rules Applicable to All Broadcast Stations (MB Docket No. 22-227) 3060-AL50 295 Implementation of the Low Power Protection Act, MB Docket No. 23-126 3060-AL63 296 Video Description, MB Docket No. 11-43 3060-AL64 297 2022 Quadrennial Review of Media Ownership Rules, MB Docket No. 22-459 3060-AL65 298 Modifying Rules for FM Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems, MB Docket No. 22-405 3060-AL70 299 Customer Rebates for Undelivered Video Programming During Blackouts, MB Docket No 24-20 3060-AL71 300 Priority Application Review for Broadcast Stations That Provide Local Journalism or Other Locally Originated Programming, MB Docket No 24-14 3060-AL72 301 Cable Operator and DBS Provider Billing Practices, MB Docket No 23-405 3060-AL73 302 Reporting Requirements for Commercial Television Broadcast Station Blackouts, MB Docket No 23-427 3060-AL74 303 All-In Pricing for Cable and Satellite Television Service, MB Docket No 23-203 3060-AL75 Office of Managing Director—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 304 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees 3060-AK64 Office of International Affairs—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 305 Process Reform for Executive Branch Review of Certain FCC Applications and Petitions Involving Foreign Ownership, IB Docket No. 16-155 3060-AL12 306 Review of International Section 214 Authorizations to Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks, IB Docket No 23-119, MD Docket No 23-134 3060-AL76 Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 307 Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements: PS Docket No. 07-114 3060-AJ52 308 Improving Outage Reporting for Submarine Cables and Enhancing Submarine Cable Outage Data; GN Docket No. 15-206 3060-AK39 309 Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications: (PS Docket No. 15-80, 18-336, 23-5) 3060-AK40 310 New Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; ET Docket No. 04-35 3060-AK41 311 Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): PS Docket No. 15-91, 15-94, 22-329 3060-AK54 312 911 Fee Diversion Rulemaking: PS Docket Nos. 20-291, 09-14 3060-AL31 313 Resilient Networks, Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; PS Docket No 21-346 3060-AL43 314 Location-Based Routing for Wireless 911 Calls (P.S. Docket 18-64) 3060-AL52 315 Next Generation 9-1-1, PS Docket No. 21-479, FCC 23-47 3060-AL67 Space Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 316 Update to Parts 2 and 25 Concerning NonGeostationary, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems, and Related Matters: IB Docket No. I6-408 3060-AK59 317 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 318 Facilitating the Communications of Earth Stations in Motion With Non-Geostationary Orbit Space Stations: IB Docket No. 18-315 3060-AK89 319 Space Innovation; Mitigation of Orbital Debris in the New Space Age: IB Docket Nos. 18-313, 22-271 3060-AK90 320 Parts 2 and 25 to Enable GSO FSS in the 17.3-17.8 GHz Band, Modernize Rules for 17/24 GHz BSS Space Stations, and Establish Off-Axis Uplink Power Limits for Extended Ka-Band FSS (IB Doc. No. 20-330) 3060-AL28 321 Revising Spectrum Sharing Rules for Non-Geostationary Orbit, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems: IB Docket No. 21-456 3060-AL41 322 Expediting Initial Processing of Satellite and Earth Station Applications; Space Innovation, IB Docket Nos. 22-411 and 22-271 3060-AL51 323 Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's Rules to Enable NGSO Fixed-Satellite Service (Space-to-Earth) Operations in the 17.3-17.8 GHz Band 3060-AL79 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 324 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 325 Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Wireless Contraband Device Use in Correctional Facilities; GN Docket No. 13-111 3060-AK06 326 Promoting Investment in the 3550-3700 MHz Band; GN Docket No. 17-258 3060-AK12 327 Updating Part 1 Competitive Bidding Rules (WT Docket No. 14-170) 3060-AK28 328 Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Services—Spectrum Frontiers: WT Docket 10-112 3060-AK44 329 Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band: GN Docket No. 18-122 3060-AK76 330 Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Promote Aviation Safety: WT Docket No. 19-140 3060-AK92 331 Implementation of State and Local Governments' Obligation to Approve Certain Wireless Facility Modification Requests Under Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act of 2012 (WT Docket No.19-250) 3060-AL29 332 Expanding Flexible Use of the 12.2-12.7 GHz Band, et al., WT Docket No. 20-443, et al 3060-AL40 333 Facilitating Shared Use in the 3100-3550 MHz Band 3060-AL57 334 Shared Use of the 42-42.5 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 23-158, GN Docket No. 14-177) 3060-AL68 335 Single Network Future: Supplemental Coverage from Space, GN Docket No. 23-65 3060-AL69 336 Modifying Emissions Limits for the 24.25-24.45 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz Bands (ET Docket No. 21-186) 3060-AL80 337 Alaska Connect Fund Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 3060-AL81 338 Indian Peak Properties LLC Petitions for Declaratory Ruling Seeking Preemption Under The Rule Governing Over-the-Air Reception Devices 3060-AL82 Wireline Competition Bureau—Long-Term Actions Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 339 Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other Customer Information (CC Docket No. 96-115), Data Breach Reporting Requirements (WC Docket No. 22-21) 3060-AG43 340 Local Telephone Networks That LECs Must Make Available to Competitors 3060-AH44 341 Jurisdictional Separations 3060-AJ06 342 Rates for Inmate Calling Services; WC Docket No. 12-375; Incarcerated People's Communications Services; Implementation of the Martha Wright-Reed Act, WC Docket No. 23-62 3060-AK08 343 Comprehensive Review of the Part 32 Uniform System of Accounts (WC Docket No. 14-130) 3060-AK20 344 Restoring Internet Freedom, WC Docket No. 17-108; Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet, GN Docket No. 14-28; Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet, WC Docket No. 23-320 3060-AK21 345 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 346 Numbering Policies for Modern Communications, WC Docket No. 13-97 3060-AK36 347 Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act 3060-AK57 348 Toll Free Assignment Modernization and Toll-Free Service Access Codes: WC Docket No. 17-192, CC Docket No. 95-155 3060-AK91 349 Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data Collection; WC Docket Nos. 19-195 and 11-10 3060-AK93 350 Call Authentication Trust Anchor 3060-AL00 351 Implementation of the National Suicide Improvement Act of 2018, 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline (WC Docket 18-336, PS Docket No. 23.5, PS Docket No. 15-80) 3060-AL01 352 Modernizing Unbundling and Resale Requirements in an Era of Next-Generation Networks and Services 3060-AL02 353 Establishing a 5G Fund for Rural America; GN Docket No. 20-32 3060-AL15 354 Protecting Consumers From SIM Swap and Port-Out Fraud, WC Docket No. 21-341 3060-AL34 355 Supporting Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence (WC Docket No. 22-238,11-42, 21-450) 3060-AL48 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Long-Term Actions 262. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278) [3060-AI14] 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 Public Notice 06/28/18 83 FR 26284 Public Notice 10/03/18 Declaratory Ruling 12/06/19 Declaratory Ruling 12/09/19 Order 03/17/20 Declaratory Ruling 03/20/20 Declaratory Ruling 06/25/20 Declaratory Ruling and Order 06/25/20 Order on Reconsideration 08/28/20 Declaratory Ruling 09/04/20 Declaratory Ruling 09/21/20 NPRM 10/09/20 85 FR 64091 Public Notice 12/17/20 Declaratory Ruling 12/18/20 Declaratory Ruling 01/15/21 Order on Recon 02/12/21 86 FR 9299 R&O 02/25/21 86 FR 11443 Public Notice (Reconsideration Petitions Filed) 04/12/21 86 FR 18934 Declaratory Ruling and Order 12/14/22 87 FR 76425 Order on Reconsideration and Declaratory Ruling 01/20/23 88 FR 3668 NPRM 06/29/23 88 FR 42034 NPRM 06/16/23 88 FR 20800 Report and Order 12/18/23 88 FR 5098 FNPRM 12/18/23 88 FR 5177 Report and Order 03/05/24 89 FR 15756 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kristi Thornton, Deputy Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2467, Email: kristi.thornton@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI14 263. Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123) [3060-AI15] 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 78FR 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 R&O 01/06/20 85 FR 462 R&O 01/09/20 85 FR 1125 NPRM 01/09/20 85 FR 1134 NPRM Comment Period End 02/13/20 Announcement of Effective Date 02/19/20 85 FR 9392 Final Rule; removal of compliance notices 05/06/20 85 FR 26857 Report & Order 05/08/20 85 FR 27309 Final Rule; correction 08/26/20 85 FR 52489 R&O and Order on Recon 10/14/20 85 FR 64971 Final Rule; announcement of effective and compliance dates 10/23/20 85 FR 67447 FNPRM 02/01/21 86 FR 7681 FNPRM Comment Period End 04/02/21 Public Notice; Petition for Reconsideration 02/22/21 86 FR 10458 Oppositions Due Date 03/19/21 R&O 02/23/21 86 FR 10844 NPRM 03/19/21 86 FR 14859 NPRM Comment Period End 05/03/21 NPRM 06/04/21 86 FR 29969 NPRM Correction 06/15/21 86 FR 31668 Order on Recon 07/07/21 86 FR 35632 Public Notice 07/15/21 86 FR 37328 NPRM Correction Comment Period End 07/30/21 Public Notice Comment Period End 08/09/21 Order on Recon; Correction 10/05/21 86 FR 54871 NPRM 10/05/21 86 FR 64440 NPRM Comment Period End 01/18/22 Report & Order 07/18/22 87 FR 42656 Report & Order 09/21/22 87 FR 57645 Report & Order 11/25/22 87 FR 72409 NPRM 12/08/22 87 FR 75199 NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/23 Public Notice 01/31/23 88 FR 6220 Public Notice Opposition Period End 02/27/23 NPRM 02/02/23 88 FR 7049 NPRM Comment Period End 04/03/23 Order on Reconsideration 02/22/23 Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 03/08/23 88 FR 14251 Report and Order 08/01/23 88 FR 50053 NPRM 08/07/23 88 FR 52088 NPRM Comment Period End 09/06/23 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 10/06/23 Report and Order 10/19/23 88 FR 71994 Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 12/21/23 88 FR 88257 Correction; Technical Amendments 02/08/24 89 FR 8549 NPRM 03/14/24 89 FR 18589 NPRM Comment Period End 04/15/24 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 04/29/24 Report and Order 03/21/24 89 FR 20125 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Michael Scott, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1264, Email: michael.scott@fcc.gov. Eliot Greenwald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060-AI15 264. Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service (VRS) Program (CG Docket No. 10-51) [3060-AJ42] 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 R 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 Report & Order 05/08/20 85 FR 27309 R&O and Order on Recon 10/14/20 85 FR 64971 Final rule; announcement of effective and compliance dates 10/23/20 85 FR 67447 FNPRM 02/01/21 86 FR 7681 FNPRM Comment Period End 04/02/21 Public Notice; Petition for Reconsideration 02/22/21 86 FR 10458 Oppositions Due Date 03/19/21 NPRM 03/19/21 86 FR 14859 NPRM Comment Period End 05/03/21 NPRM 06/04/21 86 FR 29969 NPRM Correction 06/15/21 86 FR 31668 NPRM Correction Comment Period End 07/30/21 Order on Recon 07/07/21 86 FR 35632 Order on Recon; Correction 10/05/21 86 FR 54871 Report & Order 09/21/22 87 FR 57645 Report & Order 11/25/22 87 FR 72409 NPRM 12/08/22 87 FR 75199 NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/23 Public Notice 01/31/23 88 FR 6220 Public Notice Opposition Period End 02/27/23 Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 03/08/23 88 FR 14251 Public Notice 04/25/23 88 FR 24986 Public Notice Comment Period End 05/09/23 Public Notice Reply Comment Period End 05/19/23 Report and Order 10/19/23 88 FR 71994 Final Rule Effective 12/21/23 88 FR 88257 Correction; Technical Amendments 02/08/24 89 FR 8549 NPRM 03/14/24 89 FR 18589 NPRM Comment Period End 04/15/24 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 04/29/24 Report and Order 03/21/24 89 FR 20125 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ42 265. Implementation of the Middle-Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry (CG Docket No. 12-129) [3060-AJ84] Legal Authority: Pub. L. 112-96, sec. 6507 Abstract: The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 required the Commission to create a Do-Not-Call Registry for public safety answering point (PSAP) telephone numbers and to prohibit the use of automated dialing equipment to place calls to PSAP numbers on the Registry. In this docket, the Commission adopted rules and policies implementing these statutory requirements. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/21/12 77 FR 37362 R&O 10/29/12 77 FR 71131 Correction Amendments 02/13/13 78 FR 10099 Announcement of Effective Date 03/26/13 78 FR 18246 FNPRM 11/01/21 86 FR 60189 FNPRM Comment Period End 12/01/21 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ84 266. Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10-213) [3060-AK00] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 617 to 619 Abstract: These proceedings implement sections 716, 717, and 718 of the Communications Act, which were added by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), related to the accessibility of advanced communications services and equipment (section 716), recordkeeping and enforcement requirements for entities subject to sections 255, 716, and 718 (section 717), and accessibility of internet browsers built into mobile phones (section 718). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/14/11 76 FR 13800 NPRM Comment Period Extended 04/12/11 76 FR 20297 NPRM Comment Period End 05/13/11 FNPRM 12/30/11 76 FR 82240 R&O 12/30/11 76 FR 82354 FNPRM Comment Period End 03/14/12 Announcement of Effective Date 04/25/12 77 FR 24632 2nd R&O 05/22/13 78 FR 30226 R&O on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order 04/13/15 80 FR 19738 Public Notice 05/19/22 87 FR 30442 Public Notice Comment Period End 07/18/22 Report and Order 08/01/23 88 FR 50053 NPRM 08/07/23 88 FR 52088 NPRM Comment Period End 09/06/23 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 10/06/23 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ike Ofobike, Attorney Advisor, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1028, Email: ike.ofobike@fcc.gov . Darryl Cooper, Attorney, Disability Rights Office, CGB, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7131, Email: darryl.cooper@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK00 267. Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services; CG Docket No. 13-24 [3060-AK01] 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 Petition 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 09/17/18 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 R&O 01/06/20 85 FR 462 Announcement of Effective Date 02/19/20 85 FR 9392 Final Rule; Removal of Compliance Notes 05/06/20 85 FR 26857 Final Rule; correction 08/26/20 85 FR 52489 R&O and Order on Recon 10/14/20 85 FR 64971 FNPRM 02/01/21 86 FR 7681 Public Notice; Petition for Reconsideration 02/22/21 86 FR 10458 NPRM 03/19/21 86 FR 14859 Oppositions Due Date 03/19/21 FNPRM Comment Period End 04/02/21 NPRM Comment Period End 05/03/21 Public Notice 07/15/21 86 FR 37328 Public Notice Comment Period End 08/09/21 Report & Order 09/21/22 87 FR 57645 NPRM 12/08/22 87 FR 75199 NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/23 Public Notice 01/31/23 88 FR 6220 Public Notice Opposition Period End 02/27/23 NPRM 02/02/23 88 FR 7049 NPRM Comment Period End 04/03/23 Order on Reconsideration 02/22/23 88 FR 10853 Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 03/08/23 88 FR 14251 Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 12/21/23 88 FR 88257 Correction; Technical Amendments 02/08/24 89 FR 8549 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Michael Scott, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1264, Email: michael.scott@fcc.gov . Eliot Greenwald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK01 268. Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls (CG Docket No. 17-59) [3060-AK62] 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 Public Notice Seeking Input on Report 12/30/19 Public Notice Seeking Comment on Reassigned Numbers 01/24/20 Public Notice Seeking Comment on RND Cost/Fee Structure 02/26/20 Public Notice Establishing Guidelines for RND 04/16/20 Report 06/25/20 3rd NPRM Comment Date 06/26/20 Announcement of Compliance Dates 06/26/20 85 FR 38334 3rd R&O, Order of Reconsideration, 4th FNPRM 07/31/20 85 FR 46063 4th R&O (release date) 12/30/20 Public Notice 02/08/21 86 FR 8558 Public Notice 04/13/21 Public Notice 06/15/21 Public Notice 10/01/21 86 FR 61077 5th FNPRM 10/26/21 86 FR 59084 Public Notice 12/29/21 Order on Reconsideration, 6th FNPRM, Waiver Order 12/30/21 86 FR 74399 Public Notice 02/08/22 87 FR 7044 Seventh Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 05/19/22 87 FR 42670 Sixth Report and Order 05/19/22 87 FR 42916 Public Notice 08/24/22 87 FR 51920 Public Notice 11/18/22 87 FR 69206 Seventh Report and Order (Proposed Rule) 05/19/23 88 FR 43489 Eighth Further Notice, and Third Notice of Inquiry (Final Rule) 05/19/23 88 FR 43446 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jerusha Burnett, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0526, Email: jerusha.burnett@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK62 269. Empowering Broadband Consumers Through Transparency (CG Docket No. 22-2) [3060-AL33] Legal Authority: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, 60504(a) (2021) Abstract: In this docket, the Commission adopted rules requiring broadband internet access service providers (ISPs) to display, at the point of sale, labels to disclose to consumers certain information about prices, introductory rates or promotions, data allowances, broadband speeds, and management practices, among other things. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/07/22 87 FR 6827 NPRM Comment Period End 03/09/22 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 03/24/22 Report & Order and FNPRM 12/16/22 87 FR 77048 FNPRM Comment Period Extended 01/04/23 FNPRM Comment Period End 03/16/23 Petition for Reconsideration 01/31/23 88 FR 6219 Petition for Reconsideration Comment Period End 02/27/23 Order 08/07/23 88 FR 52043 Order of Reconsideration 09/18/23 88 FR 63853 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Zac Champ, Deputy Division Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1495, Email: zac.champ@fcc.gov . Erica McMahon, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0346, Email: erica.mcmahon@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL33 270. Targeting and Eliminating Unlawful Text Messages, CG Docket 21-403, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking [3060-AL49] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 227(e), 251(e), 303 Abstract: In this docket, the Commission considers rules and policies concerning the ability for mobile wireless service providers to block illegal text messages. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 09/27/22 87 FR 61271 Report & Order 03/17/23 88 FR 21497 FNPRM 03/17/23 88 FR 20800 NPRM 01/26/24 89 FR 5177 Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 01/26/24 89 FR 5098 Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date 03/01/24 89 FR 15061 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Mika Savir, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0384, Email: mika.savir@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL49 271. Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service; CG Docket No. 12-38 [3060-AL58] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 616 Abstract: Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires the Federal Communications Commission to ensure the availability of telecommunications relay services. IP Relay is a form of TRS that permits an individual with a hearing or a speech disability to communicate in text using an Internet Protocol-enabled device via the internet. In CG Docket No. 12-38, the Commission considers rules and policy for the provision of IP Relay, including the process for registering users for IP CTS and the methodology for determining TRS Fund support. The Commission takes these steps to ensure the provision of IP Relay in a functionally equivalent manner to persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf blind or have speech disabilities. In doing so, the Commission balances several different factors including regulating the recovery of costs caused by the service, encouraging the use of existing technology and not discouraging or impairing the development of improved technology, and ensuring IP Relay is available, to the extent possible and in the most efficient manner. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Public Notice 02/08/12 77 FR 11997 Public Notice Comment Period End 03/20/12 Final Rule 07/25/12 77 FR 43538 Final Rule Effective 07/25/12 NPRM 03/19/21 86 FR 14859 NPRM Comment Period End 05/03/21 Final Rule 11/25/22 87 FR 72409 Final Rule Effective 12/27/22 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Michael Scott, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1264, Email: michael.scott@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL58 272. Compensation for Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service, (CG Docket No. 22-408) [3060-AL59] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 225 Abstract: Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act requires the Federal Communications Commission to ensure the availability of telecommunications relay. Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Services (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. In CG Docket No. 22-408, the Commission considers rules and policy for the adoption of a compensation methodology and compensation levels for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Fund support of providers of IP CTS.The Commission takes these steps to ensure the provision of IP CTS in a functionally equivalent manner to persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf, blind or have speech disabilities. In doing so, the Commission balances several different factors including regulating the recovery of costs caused by the service, encouraging the use of existing technology and not discouraging or impairing the development of improved technology, and ensuring IP CTS is available, to the extent possible and in the most efficient manner. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/02/23 88 FR 7049 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Michael Scott, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1264, Email: michael.scott@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL59 273. Access to Video Conferencing, (CG Docket No. 23-161) [3060-AL66] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 225 ; 47 U.S.C. 617 Abstract: Section 716 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA) (47 U.S.C. 617) requires the Federal Communications Commission to ensure the accessibility and usability of advanced communications services (ACS), including interoperable video conferencing services (IVCS), for individual with disabilities, unless such requirements are not achievable. IVCS is defined by the CVAA as a service that provides real-time video communications, including audio, to enable users to share information of the user's choosing.” In CG Docket No. 23-161, the Commission considers rules and policies for the adoption of usability and accessibility requirements for IVCS and the integration of IVCS with telecommunications relay services (TRS). The Commission takes these steps to ensure that IVCS are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities and that users of TRS are able to participate in video conferencing services in a functionally equivalent manner to persons without hearing and speech disabilities. In doing so, the Commission balances several different factors including regulating IVCS, encouraging the use of advanced technology, not discouraging or impairing the development of improved technology, and ensuring IVCS are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Report and Order 08/01/23 88 FR 50053 NPRM 08/07/23 88 FR 52088 NPRM Comment Period End 09/06/23 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 10/06/23 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ike Ofobike, Attorney Advisor, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1028, Email: ike.ofobike@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL66 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Economics Long-Term Actions 274. Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans [3060-AJ15] Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 252; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 271; 47 U.S.C. 1302; 47 U.S.C. 160(b); 47 U.S.C. 161(a)(2) Abstract: The 09/09/2022 Order ended the collection of broadband deployment data through Form 477. Broadband and voice subscribership data will continue to be submitted through Form 477. Beginning with data as of December 31, 2022, and beyond, Form 477 subscribership data is submitted in the Broadband Data Collection (BDC) filing system. The Form 477 filing system remains open for filers to submit and make corrections to filings through June 30, 2022. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 05/16/07 72 FR 27519 Order 07/02/08 73 FR 37861 Order 10/15/08 73 FR 60997 NPRM 02/08/11 76 FR 10827 Order 06/27/13 78 FR 49126 NPRM 08/24/17 82 FR 40118 NPRM Comment Period End 09/25/17 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 10/10/17 R&O and FNPRM 08/22/19 84 FR 43764 Order 12/16/22 87 FR 76949 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Suzanne Mendez, Associate Division Chief, OEA, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0941, Email: suzanne.mendez@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ15 275. Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions (GN Docket No. 12-268) [3060-AJ82] 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 BIA 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 of licenses in the reallocated spectrum for flexible-use services, including mobile broadband. Broadcast television licensees who elected to voluntarily participate in the auction had three bidding options: go off-the-air, share spectrum with another broadcast television licensee, or move channels to the upper or lower VHS band in exchange for receiving part of the proceeds from auctioning that spectrum to wireless providers. The Spectrum Act also authorized the Commission to reorganize the 600 MHz band following the BIA including, as necessary, reassigning full power and Class A television stations to new channels in order to clear the spectrum sold in the BIA. That post-auction reorganization (known as the repack) is currently underway and all of the stations who were assigned new channels are scheduled to have vacated their pre-auction channels by July 3, 2020, pursuant to a 10-phase transition schedule adopted by the Commission. In May 2014, the Commission adopted a Report and Order that laid out the general framework for the BIA. The auction started on March 29, 2016, with the submission of initial commitments by eligible broadcast licensees. The BIA 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 987 of the full power and Class A television stations remaining on-the-air will transition their stations to their post-auction channel assignments in the reorganized television band. Pursuant to the Spectrum Act, the Commission will reimburse 957 of those full power and Class A 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. In March 2018, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 115-141, at Div. E, Title V, 511, 132 Stat. 348 (2018), codified at 47 U.S.C. 1452(j)-(n)) (the Reimbursement Expansion Act or REA), extended the deadline for reimbursement of eligible entities from April 2020 to no later than July 3, 2023, and also expanded the universe of entities eligible for reimbursement to include low-power television stations and TV translator stations displaced by the BIA for their reasonably incurred costs to relocate to a new channel, and FM broadcast stations for their reasonably incurred costs for facilities necessary to reasonably minimize disruption of service as a result of the post-auction reorganization of the television band. On March 15, 2019, the Commission adopted a Report and Order setting rules for the reimbursement of eligible costs to those newly eligible entities. 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 To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jean L. Kiddoo, Chair, Broadband Data Task Force, OEA, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7757, Email: jean.kiddoo@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ82 276. Broadband Data Collection [3060-AL42] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 641 to 646 Abstract: The Commission has long recognized that precise, granular data on the availability of fixed and mobile broadband are vital to bringing digital opportunity to all Americans, no matter where they live, work, or travel. On March 23, 2020, the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act (Broadband DATA Act) was signed into law requiring the Commission to create a new set of broadband availability maps. Among other things, the Broadband DATA Act requires the Commission to collect standardized, granular data on the availability and quality of both fixed and mobile broadband internet access services, to create a common dataset of all locations where fixed broadband internet access service can be installed (the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric or Fabric), and to create publicly available coverage maps. The Act further requires the Commission to establish processes for members of the public and other entities to (1) provide verified data for use in the coverage maps; (2) challenge the coverage maps, the broadband availability data submitted by broadband internet access service providers (providers), and the Fabric; and (3) submit specific crowdsource information about the development and availability of broadband service. In July 2020, implementing the Broadband DATA Act and building off of an August 2019 Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that adopted rules for the collection and verification of improved, more precise data on both fixed broadband availability. In January 2021, the Commission released a Third Report and Order that established new requirements for the BDC and took additional steps to implement the Broadband DATA Act. The rules to specify which fixed and mobile providers are required to report broadband availability data and expanded the reporting and certification requirements for filing data in the BDC. It also adopted standards for collecting verified broadband data from state, local, and Tribal governmental entities and certain third parties, and for identifying locations that would be included in the Fabric. Importantly, in the Third Report and Order, the Commission also established processes for verifying the accuracy of provider-submitted data and the Fabric, including challenge processes which invite input from the public and other stakeholders in order to improve the accuracy of the maps. Implementing the Broadband DATA Act and these new rules, the Commission created a new data platform and system to collect and map availability data collected from over 2,500 providers and for consumers and other stakeholders to submit challenges to that data; established the Fabric dataset of locations upon which to overlay provider availability data; and established a dedicated help center to provide technical assistance to providers, consumers, and other stakeholders. In July 2021, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB), Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) released a Public Notice seeking comment on the technical requirements for the mobile challenge, verification, and crowdsourcing processes required under the Broadband DATA Act for the new Broadband Data Collection (BDC). In March 2022, the Broadband Data Task Force (Task Force), WTB, OEA, and OET released a detailed order, technical appendix, rules, and technical data specifications setting forth technical requirements and specifications for the mobile challenge, verification, and crowdsource processes required by the Act. To help facilitate the mobile challenge process, in April 2022, the Task Force and OET issued a Public Notice announcing the technical requirements and procedures for approving third-party mobile speed test procedures for use in collecting and submitting mobile network performance data as part of the BDC. To assist entities that choose to file mobile challenges in bulk, in September 2022 the Task Force and WTB established a process for entities to use their own software and hardware to collect on-the-ground mobile speed test data for use in the BDC mobile challenge process. Also in April 2022, the Task Force, WCB, WTB, OEA, and OET released a Public Notice providing details on the procedures for state, local, and Tribal governmental entities to submit verified availability data through the BDC system. To clarify the Commission's rules for filing data in the BDC, in July 2022, WCB, WTB, OEA, and the Taskforce issued a Declaratory Ruling on certain aspects of a rule regarding the engineering certification in BDC filings and issued a limited waiver of the requirement that providers have an engineer certification their biannual BDC filings for the first three filing cycles of the BDC. On June 15, 2022, the FCC Enforcement Bureau issued an Enforcement Advisory reminding all facilities-based providers of their duty to timely file complete and accurate data in the BDC by September 1, 2022. In February 2022, the Commission announced that the initial filing window of the BDC would open on June 30, 2022, and that availability data as of June 30 were due no later than September 1, 2022. In September 2022, the Commission announced that as of September 12, 2022, state, local, and Tribal governments, service providers, and other entities may begin to file bulk challenges to location data in the Fabric. In November 2022, the Commission released a pre-production draft of its new National Broadband Map displaying version 1 of the Fabric overlayed with provider reported availability data as of June 30, 2022. The new map was the most comprehensive, granular, and standardized data the Commission had ever published on broadband availability. With the launch of the pre-production draft map, the Commission began accepting challenges to provider reported availability data, as well as individual consumer challenges to the location data in the Fabric. To date, the mapping team has reviewed and processed more than 4 million availability challenges. Most of those challenges have already been resolved and the majority have led to updates in the data on the map showing where broadband is available. The Commission adopted an Order in December 2022, to sunset the Form 477 broadband deployment data collection and eliminate a largely duplicative requirement on providers. As a result, providers will no longer be required to submit Form 477 broadband deployment data, but must still submit broadband and voice subscription data using the FCC Form 477. To further streamline the FCC's data collection efforts the BDC system allows filers to submit both their BDC data and 477 subscription data as a combined filing using a single interface. The Commission has long recognized that precise, granular data on the availability of fixed and mobile broadband are vital to bringing digital opportunity to all Americans, no matter where they live, work, or travel. On March 23, 2020, the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act (Broadband DATA Act) was signed into law requiring the Commission to create a new set of broadband availability maps. Among other things, the Broadband DATA Act requires the Commission to collect standardized, granular data on the availability and quality of both fixed and mobile broadband internet access services, to create a common dataset of all locations where fixed broadband internet access service can be installed (the Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric or Fabric), and to create publicly available coverage maps. The Act further requires the Commission to establish processes for members of the public and other entities to (1) provide verified data for use in the coverage maps; (2) challenge the coverage maps, the broadband availability data submitted by broadband internet access service providers (providers), and the Fabric; and (3) submit specific crowdsource information about the development and availability of broadband service. In July 2020, implementing the Broadband DATA Act and building off of an August 2019 Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that adopted rules for the collection and verification of improved, more precise data on both fixed and mobile broadband availability. In January 2021, the Commission released a Third Report and Order that established new requirements for the BDC and took additional steps to implement the Broadband DATA Act. The Commission adopted rules to specify which fixed and mobile providers are required to report broadband availability data and expanded the reporting and certification requirements for filing data in the BDC. It also adopted standards for collecting verified broadband data from state, local, and Tribal governmental entities and certain third parties, and for identifying locations that would be included in the Fabric. Importantly, in the Third Report and Order, the Commission also established processes for verifying the accuracy of provider-submitted data and the Fabric, including challenge processes which invite input from the public and other stakeholders in order to improve the accuracy of the maps. Implementing the Broadband DATA Act and these new rules, the Commission created a new data platform and system to collect and map availability data collected from over 2,500 providers and for consumers and other stakeholders to submit challenges to that data; established the Fabric dataset of locations upon which to overlay provider availability data; and established a dedicated help center to provide technical assistance to providers, consumers and other stakeholders. In July 2021, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB), Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA), and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) released a Public Notice seeking comment on the technical requirements for the mobile challenge, verification, and crowdsourcing processes required under the Broadband DATA Act for the new Broadband Data Collection (BDC). In March 2022, the Broadband Data Task Force (Task Force), WTB, OEA, and OET released a detailed order, technical appendix, rules, and technical data specifications setting forth technical requirements and specifications for the mobile challenge, verification, and crowdsource processes required by the Act. To help facilitate the mobile challenge process, in April 2022, the Task Force and OET issued a Public Notice announcing the technical requirements and procedures for approving third-party mobile speed test procedures for use in collecting and submitting mobile network performance data as part of the BDC. To assist entities that choose to file mobile challenges in bulk, in September 2022 the Task Force and WTB established a process for entities to use their own software and hardware to collect on-the-ground mobile speed test data for use in the BDC mobile challenge process. Also in April 2022, the Task Force, WCB, WTB, OEA, and OET released a Public Notice providing details on the procedures for state, local, and Tribal governmental entities to submit verified availability data through the BDC system. To clarify the Commission's rules for filing data in the BDC, in July 2022, WCB, WTB, OEA, and the Taskforce issued a Declaratory Ruling on certain aspects of a rule regarding the engineering certification in BDC filings and issued a limited waiver of the requirement that providers have an engineer certification their biannual BDC filings for the first three filing cycles of the BDC. On June 15, 2022, the FCC Enforcement Bureau issued an Enforcement Advisory reminding all facilities-based providers of their duty to timely file complete and accurate data in the BDC by September 1, 2022. In February 2022, the Commission announced that the initial filing window of the BDC would open on June 30, 2022, and that availability data as of June 30 were due no later than September 1, 2022. In September 2022, the Commission announced that as of September 12, 2022, state, local, and Tribal governments, service providers, and other entities may begin to file bulk challenges to location data in the Fabric. In November 2022, the Commission released a pre-production draft of its new National Broadband Map displaying version 1 of the Fabric overlayed with provider reported availability data as of June 30, 2022. The new map was the most comprehensive, granular, and standardized data the Commission had ever published on broadband availability. With the launch of the pre-production draft map, the Commission began accepting challenges to provider reported availability data, as well as individual consumer challenges to the location data in the Fabric. To date, the mapping team has reviewed and processed more than 4 million availability challenges. Most of those challenges have already been resolved and the majority have led to updates in the data on the map showing where broadband is available. The Commission adopted an Order in December 2022, to sunset the Form 477 broadband deployment data collection and eliminate a largely duplicative requirement on providers. As a result, providers will no longer be required to submit Form 477 broadband deployment data, but must still submit broadband and voice subscription data using the FCC Form 477. To further streamline the FCC's data collection efforts the BDC system allows filers to submit both their BDC data and 477 subscription data as a combined filing using a single interface. The second version of the Fabric was made available to providers and other stakeholders in December 2022. This updated Fabric contained a net increase of more than one million new serviceable locations, as compared to the initial version. It also reflected the outcome of over 1 million location challenges. The second filing window of the BDC opened on January 3, 2023, and required all fixed and mobile providers to submit broadband availability data as of December 31, 2022, no later than March 1, 2023. On May 30, 2023, the National Broadband Map was updated to reflect availability data as of December 31, 2022, and version 2 of the Fabric. On July 3, 2023, the Commission announced the opening of the third filing window for broadband availability data as of June 30, 2023. The BDC will continue to collect updated availability data from providers every 6 months. Updates to the National Broadband Map will be iterative and ongoing. The challenge processes will also continue on an ongoing basis in order to allow the public to provide input and help improve the accuracy of the National Broadband Map. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/03/17 82 FR 40118 NPRM Comment Period End 09/25/17 Report & Order 08/01/19 84 FR 43705 Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 08/01/19 84 FR 43764 Second Further NPRM Comment Period End 10/07/19 2nd R&O 07/16/20 85 FR 50886 3rd FNPRM 07/16/20 85 FR 50911 3rd R&O 01/13/21 86 FR 18124 Public Notice 07/16/21 86 FR 40398 Public Notice Comment Period End 09/27/21 Order 03/09/22 87 FR 21476 Order 12/16/22 87 FR 76949 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jean L. Kiddoo, Chair, Broadband Data Task Force, OEA, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7757, Email: jean.kiddoo@fcc.gov . Eduard Bartholme, Senior Outreach Director, Broadband Data Task Force, OEA, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1463, Email: eduard.bartholme@fcc.gov . Kimia Nikseresht, Legal Advisor, Broadband Data Task Force, OEA, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1636, Email: kimia.nikseresht@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL42 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology Long-Term Actions 277. Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186) [3060-AI52] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e) and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307 Abstract: The Commission adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services. (This unused TV spectrum is often termed “white spaces.”) This action will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and innovative products and services, including broadband data and other services for businesses and consumers. The actions taken are a conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover, the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be necessary to avoid and, if necessary, correct any interference that may occur. The Second Memorandum Opinion and Order finalizes rules to make the unused spectrum in the TV bands available for unlicensed broadband wireless devices. This particular spectrum has excellent propagation characteristics that allow signals to reach farther and penetrate walls and other structures. Access to this spectrum could enable more powerful public internet connections—super Wi-Fi hot spots—with extended range, fewer dead spots, and improved individual speeds as a result of reduced congestion on existing networks. This type of “opportunistic use” of spectrum has great potential for enabling access to other spectrum bands and improving spectrum efficiency. The Commission's actions here are expected to spur investment and innovation in applications and devices that will be used not only in the TV band, but eventually in other frequency bands as well. This Order addressed five petitions for reconsideration of the Commission's decisions in the Second Memorandum Opinion and Order (“Second MO&O”) in these proceeding and modified rules in certain respects. In particular, the Commission: (1) increased the maximum height above average terrain (HAAT) for sites where fixed devices may operate; (2) modified the adjacent channel emission limits to specify fixed rather than relative levels; and (3) slightly increased the maximum permissible power spectral density (PSD) for each category of TV bands device. These changes will result in decreased operating costs for fixed TVBDs and allow them to provide greater coverage, thus increasing the availability of wireless broadband services in rural and underserved areas without increasing the risk of interference to incumbent services. The Commission also revised and amended several of its rules to better effectuate the Commission's earlier decisions in this docket and to remove ambiguities. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/18/04 69 FR 34103 First R&O 11/17/06 71 FR 66876 FNPRM 11/17/06 71 FR 66897 R&O and MO&O 02/17/09 74 FR 7314 Petitions for Reconsideration 04/13/09 74 FR 16870 Second MO&O 12/06/10 75 FR 75814 Petitions for Reconsideration 02/09/11 76 FR 7208 2 Order on Reconsideration, FNPRM, and Order 05/17/12 77 FR 29236 FNPRM—Proposed Rule 06/01/22 87 FR 33109 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7506, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI52 278. Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band; (ET Docket No. 19-138), FCC 19-129 [3060-AK96] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 1; 47 U.S.C. 4(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 CFR 1.411 Abstract: In this proceeding, we repurpose 45 megahertz of the 5.850-5.925 GHz band (the 5.9 GHz band) to allow for the expansion of unlicensed mid-band spectrum operations, while continuing to dedicate 30 megahertz of spectrum for vital intelligent transportation system (ITS) operations. In addition, to promote the most efficient and effective use of this ITS spectrum, we are requiring the ITS service to use cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) based technology at the end of a transition period. By splitting the 5.9 GHz band between unlicensed and ITS uses, today's decision puts the 5.9 GHz band in the best position to serve the needs of the American public. In the Further Notice, the Commission addresses issues remaining to finalize the restructuring of the 5.9 GHz band. Specifically, the Commission addresses: The transition of ITS operations in the 5.895- 5.925 GHz band from Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) based technology to Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) based technology; the codification of C-V2X technical parameters in the Commission's rules; other transition considerations; and the transmitter power and emissions limits, and other issues, related to full-power outdoor unlicensed operations across the entire 5.850-5.895 GHz portion of the 5.9 GHz band. The Commission modified the Further Notice released on November 20, 2020, with an Erratum released on December 11, 2020. The Commission released a Second Erratum on February 9, 2021. The corrections from these errata are included in this document. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/06/20 85 FR 6841 NPRM Comment Period End 03/09/20 FNPRM 05/03/21 86 FR 23323 R&O & Order of Proposed Modification 05/03/21 86 FR 23281 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-2824, Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK96 279. Unlicensed White Space Device Operations in the Television Bands, ET Docket No. 20-36 [3060-AL22] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C.154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 302a; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 1.407 and 1.411 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission revises its rules to provide additional opportunities for unlicensed white space devices operating in the broadcast television bands (TV bands) to deliver wireless broadband services in rural areas and applications associated with the Internet of Things (IoT). This region of the spectrum has excellent propagation characteristics that make it particularly attractive for delivering communications services over long distances, coping with variations in terrain, as well as providing coverage into and within buildings. We offer several proposals to spur continued growth of the white space device ecosystem, especially for providing affordable broadband service to rural and underserved communities that can help close the digital divide. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/03/20 85 FR 18901 NPRM Comment Period End 04/03/20 Report & Order 01/12/21 86 FR 2278 R&O—Final Rule 01/12/21 86 FR 2278 FNPRM—Proposed Rule 02/25/21 86 FR 11490 2nd Order on Recon, FNPRM, and Order 06/01/22 87 FR 33109 Order of Reconsideration, R&O, MO&O—Final Rule 05/22/23 88 FR 32682 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7506, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL22 280. Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization and Competitive Bidding Programs; ET Docket No. 21-232, EA Docket No. 21-233 [3060-AL23] Legal Authority: secs. 4(i), 301, 302, 303, 309(j), 312, and 316 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. secs. 154(i), 301, 302a, 303, 309(j), 312, 316, and sec. 1.411 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes prohibiting the authorization of any communications equipment on the list of equipment and services (Covered List) that the Commission maintains pursuant to the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. Such equipment has been found to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons. We also seek comment on whether and under what circumstances we should revoke any existing authorizations of such covered communications equipment. We invite comment on whether we should require additional certifications relating to national security from applicants who wish to participate in Commission auctions. In the Notice of Inquiry, we seek comment on other actions the Commission should consider taking to create incentives in its equipment authorization processes for improved trust through the adoption of cybersecurity best practices in consumer devices. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM and NOI 08/19/21 86 FR 46644 NPRM Comment Period End 09/20/21 Report & Order and FNPRM 11/25/22 FNPRM—Proposed Rule 03/08/23 88 FR 14312 Report & Order—Final Rule 02/06/23 88 FR 7592 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jamie Coleman, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2705, Email: jaime.coleman@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL23 281. Wireless Microphones in the TV Bands (ET Docket No. 21-115), 600 MHz Guard Band, 600 MHz Duplex Gap, and the 941.5-944 MHz, 944-952 MHz, 952.850-956.250 MHz, 956.45-959.85 MHz, 1435-1525 MHz [3060-AL27] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. secs. 154(i), 201, 302a, 303, and secs. 1.407 and 1.411 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission seeks to enhance the spectral efficiency of wireless microphones by permitting a recently developed type of wireless microphone system, termed herein as a Wireless Multi-Channel Audio System (WMAS), to operate in certain frequency bands. This emerging technology would enable more wireless microphones to operate in the spectrum available for wireless microphone operations, and thus advances an important Commission goal of promoting efficient spectrum use. The Commission proposes to revise the applicable technical rules for operation of low-power auxiliary station (LPAS) devices to permit WMAS to operate in the broadcast television (TV) bands and other LPAS frequency bands on a licensed basis. The Commission also proposes to update the existing LPAS and wireless microphone rules to reflect the end of the post-Incentive auction transition period and update references to international wireless microphone standards. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 07/01/21 86 FR 35046 NPRM Comment Period End 08/02/21 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7506, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL27 282. FCC Seeks To Enable State-of-the-Art Radar Sensors in 60 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 21-264) [3060-AL36] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 201, 302a, 303, and secs. 1.407 and 1.411 Abstract: In this preceding, the Commission proposes to revise the Commission's rules to provide expanded operational flexibility to unlicensed field disturbance sensor (FDS) devices ( e.g., radars) that operate in the 57-64 GHz band (60 GHz band). The Commission's proposal recognizes the increasing practicality of using mobile radar devices in the 60 GHz band to perform innovative and life-saving functions, including gesture control, detection of unattended children in vehicles, and monitoring of vulnerable medical patients, and it is designed to stimulate the development of new products and services in a wide variety of areas to include, for example, personal safety, autonomous vehicles, home automation, environmental control, and healthcare monitoring, while also ensuring coexistence among unlicensed FDS devices and current and future unlicensed communications devices in the 60 GHz band. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/19/21 86 FR 46661 NPRM Comment Period End 10/18/21 Report and Order—Final Rule 07/24/23 88 FR 47384 2nd Report and Order—Final Rule 08/23/23 88 FR 47384 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Anh Wride, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0577, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email: anh.wride@fcc.gov . Thomas Struble, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2470, Email: thomas.struble@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL36 283. FCC Proposes To Update Equipment Authorization Rules To Incorporate New and Revised Industry Standards, (ET Docket No. 21-363) [3060-AL39] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 301, 302a, 303, and secs. 1.407 and 1.411 Abstract: We propose targeted updates to our rules to incorporate four new and updated standards that are integral to the testing of equipment and accreditation of laboratories that test RF devices. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/17/22 87 FR 15180 NPRM Comment Period End 04/16/22 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brian Butler, Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2702, Email: brian.butler@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL39 284. Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations (ET Docket No. 13-115) [3060-AL44] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i), 155(c), 301, 303(c), 303(f), and 303(r) Abstract: In this proceeding, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) takes steps towards establishing a spectrum allocation and licensing framework that will provide regulatory certainty and improved efficiency and that will promote innovation and investment in the United States commercial space launch industry. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission seeks comment on the definition of space launch operations, the potential allocation of spectrum for the commercial space launch industry, including the 420-430 MHz, 2025-2110 MHz, and 5650-5925 MHz bands. In addition, the Commission seeks comment on establishing service rules, including licensing and technical rules and coordination procedures, for the use of spectrum for commercial space launch operations. Finally, the Commission seeks to refresh the record on potential ways to facilitate Federal use of commercial satellite services in what are currently non-Federal satellite bands and enable more robust federal use of the 399.9-400.05 MHz band. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM and NOI 07/01/13 78 FR 39200 FNPRM—Proposed Rule 06/10/21 86 FR 30860 Report & Order—Final Rule 06/28/21 86 FR 33902 Order on Recon., R&O, MO&O, and Final Rule 06/21/23 88 FR 32682 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nicholas Oros, Supervisory Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0636, Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL44 285. • FCC Implements and Proposes Final Acts of the WRC-19 and WRC-15, ET Docket No. 21-120 & 21-121, and RM-11785 [3060-AL77] Legal Authority: Part 2—47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302a and 303; 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) makes non-substantive, editorial revisions to the Commission's Table of Frequency Allocations (Allocation Table), primarily to reflect decisions from the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 ( WRC19 Final Acts ). The purpose of this administrative action is to revise the Allocation Table by updating the International Table of Frequency Allocations (International Table) portion of the Allocation Table to reflect the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU's) Table of Frequency Allocations in its Radio Regulations (Edition of 2020) (Radio Regulations), and by making updates and corrections in the United States Table of Frequency Allocations (U.S. Table) portion of the Allocation Table. The Commission also proposes implementation of certain allocation decisions from the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 ( WRC15 Final Acts ) concerning portions of the radio spectrum between 5330.5 kHz and 29.5 GHz, other spectrum allocation changes, and related updates to the Commission's service rules. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 09/29/23 88 FR 67160 NPRM Comment Period End 12/28/23 88 FR 73810 Final Action 09/28/23 88 FR 67514 Final Action Effective 10/30/23 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Patrick Forster, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7061, Email: pforster@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL77 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Media Bureau Long-Term Actions 286. Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MB Docket No. 98-204) [3060-AH95] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 554 Abstract: FCC authority to govern Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) responsibilities of cable television operators was codified in the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984. This authority was extended to television broadcast licensees and other multi-channel video programming distributors (MVPDs) in the Cable and Television Consumer Protection Act of 1992. In the Second Report and Order, the FCC adopted new EEO rules and policies. This action was in response to a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that found prior EEO rules unconstitutional. In 2004, the Third Report and Order adopted revised forms for broadcast station and MVPD Annual Employment Reports. The Fourth Report and Order reinstated the collection of workforce composition data for television and radio broadcasters. The Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought to refresh the record on the collection of workforce composition data for MVPDs. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/14/02 67 FR 1704 Second R&O and Third NPRM 01/07/03 68 FR 670 Correction 01/13/03 68 FR 1657 Fourth NPRM 06/23/04 69 FR 34986 Third R&O 06/23/04 69 FR 34950 FNPRM 08/31/21 86 FR 48610 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/30/21 Fourth Report and Order, Order of Recon., and 2nd FNPRM 02/22/24 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Radhika Karmarkar, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1523, Email: radhika.karmarkar@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AH95 287. Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185) [3060-AI38] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: This proceeding initiated the digital television conversion for low-power television (LPTV) and television translator stations. The rules and policies adopted as a result of this proceeding provide the framework for these stations' conversion from analog to digital broadcasting. The revised rules reflect an effort to simplify, streamline, and modernize existing rules and procedures that will enable stations to comply with licensing requirements more easily through familiar and low-cost measures. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 09/26/03 68 FR 55566 NPRM Comment Period End 11/25/03 R&O 11/29/04 69 FR 69325 FNPRM and MO&O 10/18/10 75 FR 63766 2nd R&O 07/07/11 76 FR 44821 3rd NPRM 11/28/14 79 FR 70824 NPRM Comment Period End 12/29/14 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 01/12/15 3rd R&O 02/01/16 81 FR 5041 4th NPRM 02/01/16 81 FR 5086 Comment Period End 02/22/16 NPRM 12/23/19 84 FR 70489 5th NPRM 06/17/22 87 FR 36440 Report and Order 05/12/23 88 FR 30654 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 45 L. Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2324, Fax: 202 418-2827, Email: shaun.maher@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AI38 288. Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard (GN Docket No. 16-142) [3060-AK56] 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. 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 NPRM 05/13/20 85 FR 28586 2nd R&O Order on Recon 07/17/20 85 FR 43478 Report & Order 04/22/21 86 FR 21217 FNPRM 12/13/21 86 FR 70793 FNPRM Comment Period End 02/11/22 3rd FNPRM 07/07/22 87 FR 40464 3rd R&O 07/17/23 88 FR 45347 4th FNPRM 07/17/23 88 FR 45378 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ty Bream, Attorney Advisor, Industry Analysis Div., Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0644, Email: ty.bream@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK56 289. 2018 Quadrennial Regulatory Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules (MB Docket 18-349) [3060-AK77] 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. Based on a careful review of the record, the Commission found that the existing rules, with some minor modifications, remain necessary in the public interest. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/28/19 84 FR 6741 Report and Order 02/15/24 89 FR 12196 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Radhika Karmarkar, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1523, Email: radhika.karmarkar@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK77 290. Equal Employment Opportunity Enforcement (MB Docket 19-177) [3060-AK86] 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 07/22/19 84 FR 35063 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Radhika Karmarkar, Chief, IAD, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1523, Email: radhika.karmarkar@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK86 291. Duplication of Programming on Commonly Owned Radio Stations (MB Docket No. 19-310) [3060-AL19] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j) and 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission eliminated the radio duplication rule. The rule bars same-service (AM or FM) commercial radio stations from duplicating more than 25% of their total hours of programming in an average broadcast week if the stations have 50% or more contours overlap and are commonly owned or subject to a time brokerage agreement. Petitions for reconsideration are pending. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 12/23/19 84 FR 70485 Report & Order 10/22/20 85 FR 67303 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Radhika Karmarkar, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1523, Email: radhika.karmarkar@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL19 292. Sponsorship Identification Requirements for Foreign Government-Provided Programming (MB Docket No. 20-299) [3060-AL20] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 301 and 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 and 309 ; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 339 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission modifies its rules to require specific disclosure requirements for broadcast programming that is paid for, or provided by a foreign government or its representative. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 11/24/20 85 FR 74955 R&O 06/17/21 86 FR 32221 Second NPRM 11/17/22 87 FR 68960 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Radhika Karmarkar, Chief, IAD, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1523, Email: radhika.karmarkar@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL20 293. FM Broadcast Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 20-401) [3060-AL21] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154 and 157; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 316 and 319; 47 U.S.C. 324 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission seeks comment on a proposal to amend its rules to enable FM broadcasters to use FM booster stations to air geo-targeted content ( e.g., news, weather, and advertisements) independent of the signals of its primary station within different portions of the primary station's protected service contour for a limited period of time during the broadcast hour. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/11/21 86 FR 1909 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Al Shuldiner, Division Chief, Audio Div., Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2700, Email: albert.shuldiner@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL21 294. Amendment of Part 73 Rules To Update Television and Class A Television Broadcast Station Rules, and Rules Applicable to All Broadcast Stations (MB Docket No. 22-227) [3060-AL50] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 301 and 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 308; 47 U.S.C. 309 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 316 and 319; 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission seeks to adopt revisions to rules in part 0, part 27, subparts E, H, I, J, and L of part 73, and certain parts of parts 74 and 90 in light of the fact that all television services have ceased analog operations. The Commission proposes to amend section headings and language in rules to remove references to DTV, digital, and analog television service, as these distinctions are no longer necessary. The Commission also propose to delete outdated rules that are no longer valid given changes in Commission-adopted policy. The Commission also proposes other non-substantive, technical revisions. The Commission also proposes to update rules to reference the current designation for form numbers ( e.g., FCC Form 2100) and by requiring electronic filing in the Commission's Licensing and Management System. The Commission also propose to make corrections or updates, inter alia, to section headings, spelling, contact information, and rule cross-references, or to language inadvertently omitted from a rule. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/09/23 88 FR 8636 Report and Order 02/01/24 89 FR 7224 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Emily Harrison, Attorney Advisor, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1665, Email: emily.harrison@fcc.gov . Joyce Bernstein, Attorney Advisor, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1647, Email: joyce.bernstein@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL50 295. Implementation of the Low Power Protection Act, MB Docket No. 23-126 [3060-AL63] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 and 309; 47 U.S.C. 311 and 336(f) Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission seeks to implement the Low Power Protection Act (LPPA) consistent with Congressional direction. The LPPA provides certain low power television stations with an opportunity to apply for primary spectrum use status as Class A television stations. In the Report and Order, the Commission established the Class A eligibility requirements and the process for submitting applications. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 04/14/23 88 FR 2980 Report and Order 01/10/24 89 FR 1466 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kim Matthews, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2154, Fax: 202 418-2053, Email: kim.matthews@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL63 296. Video Description, MB Docket No. 11-43 [3060-AL64] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission seeks to expand audio description requirements to additional market areas. The proposed expansion would help ensure that a greater number of individuals who are blind or visually impaired can be connected, informed, and entertained by television programming. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 03/29/23 88 FR 18505 Report and Order 10/27/23 88 FR 73758 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: diana.sokolow@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL64 297. 2022 Quadrennial Review of Media Ownership Rules, MB Docket No. 22-459 [3060-AL65] Legal Authority: 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Abstract: Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires the Commission to review its media ownership rules every four years to determine whether they remain necessary in the public interest as the result of competition. This proceeding will examine the media ownership rules in light of the media landscape of 2022 and beyond. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Public Notice 01/17/23 88 FR 2595 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ty Bream, Attorney Advisor, Industry Analysis Div., Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0644, Email: ty.bream@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL65 298. • Modifying Rules for FM Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems, MB Docket No. 22-405 [3060-AL70] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302(a) Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes changes to the digital audio broadcasting technical rules that would permit additional FM stations to increase FM hybrid digital effective radiated power beyond the existing levels without the need for individual Commission authorization. In addition, the Commission propose to allow a digital FM station to operate with asymmetric power on the digital sidebands. These rule changes are intended to improve digital FM signal quality and minimize the effect of the digital FM station signal on adjacent channel FM transmissions. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 08/22/23 88 FR 57033 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Al Shuldiner, Division Chief, Audio Div., Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2700, Email: albert.shuldiner@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL70 299. • Customer Rebates for Undelivered Video Programming During Blackouts, MB Docket No. 24-20 [3060-AL71] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303 and 335(a) Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission seeks comment on whether to require cable operators and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) providers to give their subscribers rebates when those subscribers are deprived of video programming they expect to receive during programming blackouts that result from failed retransmission consent negotiations or failed non-broadcast carriage negotiations. In the event that such a requirement is adopted, the Commission seeks comment below on how to apply the rule, and whether to specify the method that cable operators and DBS providers use to offer the rebates and if so, how they should issue rebates. The Commission also seeks comment on its our authority to adopt a rebate rule. The Commission also invites comment on any other proposals to ensure that subscribers are made whole when they lose access to programming that they expected to receive in exchange for paying a monthly subscription fee when they signed up for service. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 02/07/24 89 FR 8385 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1573, Email: brendan.murray@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL71 300. • Priority Application Review for Broadcast Stations That Provide Local Journalism or Other Locally Originated Programming, MB Docket No. 24-14 [3060-AL72] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 ; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303 Abstract: This proceeding addresses certain billing practices of cable and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service providers that penalize subscribers for terminating video service or switching video service providers. Comment is sought on proposals to protect consumers and promote competition in the video programming marketplace. The proposed customer service protection rules include prohibiting cable operators and DBS service providers from imposing early termination fees and billing cycle fees on subscribers. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/05/24 89 FR 740 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Katie Costello, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2233, Fax: 202 418-1069, Email: katie.costello@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL72 301. • Cable Operator and DBS Provider Billing Practices, MB Docket No. 23-405 [3060-AL73] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) ; 47 U.S.C. 303(v) and 335(a); 47 U.S.C. 552(b) Abstract: This proceeding addresses certain billing practices of cable and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service providers that penalize subscribers for terminating video service or switching video service providers. Comment is sought on proposals to protect consumers and promote competition in the video programming marketplace. The proposed customer service protection rules include prohibiting cable operators and DBS service providers from imposing early termination fees and billing cycle fees on subscribers. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/05/24 89 FR 740 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Katie Costello, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2233, Fax: 202 418-1069, Email: katie.costello@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL73 302. • Reporting Requirements for Commercial Television Broadcast Station Blackouts, MB Docket No. 23-427 [3060-AL74] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; . . . Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes a reporting framework for TV station blackouts occurring on video service platforms offered by cable operators, satellite TV providers, and other multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs). The proposed reporting framework would require MVPDs to publicly report to the Commission the beginning and end of any qualifying blackout of a commercial broadcast television station, or stations, and disclose either publicly or confidentially the number of subscribers affected by the blackout. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 01/26/24 89 FR 42277 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brooke Olaussen, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1060, Email: brooke.olaussen@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL74 303. • All-In Pricing for Cable and Satellite Television Service, MB Docket No. 23-203 [3060-AL75] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303 and 316; 47 U.S.C. 335(a); . . . Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes to require cable operators and direct broadcast satellite providers to specify the all-in price for video programming as a prominent single line item on subscribers' bills and in promotional materials that state a price. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/30/23 88 FR 42277 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1573, Email: brendan.murray@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL75 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Managing Director Long-Term Actions 304. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees [3060-AK64] 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 R&O 09/26/19 84 FR 50890 NPRM 05/08/20 85 FR 32256 R&O 06/22/20 85 FR 37364 NPRM 05/13/21 86 FR 26262 R&O 05/17/21 86 FR 26677 NPRM 09/21/21 86 FR 52429 R&O 09/22/21 86 FR 52742 NPRM Comment Period End 10/21/21 NPRM 06/28/22 87 FR 38588 Report & Order 09/14/22 87 FR 56494 NPRM 06/01/23 88 FR 36154 NPRM Comment Period End 06/29/23 Report and Order 09/15/23 88 FR 63694 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined 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) Office of International Affairs Long-Term Actions 305. Process Reform for Executive Brance Review of Certain FCC Applications and Petitions Involving Foreign Ownership, IB Docket No. 16-155 [3060-AL12] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(l); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 413; 47 U.S.C. 34-39; E.O. 10530; 3 U.S.C. 301 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission considers rules and procedures that streamline and improve the timeliness and transparency of the process by which the Commission refers certain applications and petitions for declaratory ruling to the Executive Branch agencies for assessment of any national security, law enforcement, foreign policy or trade policy issues related to foreign investment in the applicants and petitioners. The Commission, in this proceeding, also adopted Standard Questions that certain applicants with reportable foreign ownership will be required to answer as part of the Executive Branch review process of their applications. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/24/16 81 FR 46870 NPRM Comment Period End 09/02/16 Public Notice 04/27/20 85 FR 29914 Public Notice Comment Period End 09/02/20 Report & Order 10/01/20 85 FR 76360 Public Notice 12/30/20 85 FR 12312 Public Notice Comment Period End 04/19/21 Secord Report and Order Adopted 09/30/21 86 FR 68428 Second R&O Released 10/01/21 86 FR 68428 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Arthur T. Lechtman, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1465, Fax: 202 418-0175, Email: arthur.lechtman@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL12 306. • Review of International Section 214 Authorizations To Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks, IB Docket No. 23-119, MD Docket No. 23-134 [3060-AL76] Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201 and 214; 47 U.S.C. 218 and 219; 47 U.S.C. 403 and 413 Abstract: By this Notice, the Commission proposes rules that would require carriers to renew, every 10 years, their international section 214 authority. In the alternative, the Commission seeks comment on adopting rules that would require all international section 214 authorization holders to periodically update information enabling the Commission to review the public interest and national security implications of those authorizations based on that updated information. Through these proposals, the Commission seeks to ensure that the Commission is exercising appropriate oversight of international section 214 authorization holders to safeguard U.S. telecommunications networks. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM 06/01/23 88 FR 50486 NPRM Comment Period End 10/02/23 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Gabrielle Kim, Attorney Advisor, Office of International Affairs, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0730, Email: gabrielle.kim@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AL76 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Long-Term Actions 307. Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements: PS Docket No. 07-114 [3060-AJ52] 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 5th R&O 01/16/20 85 FR 2660 5th NPRM 01/16/20 85 FR 2683 5th NPRM Comment Period End 03/16/20 6th R&O and Order on Recon 08/28/20 85 FR 53234 Order of Reconsideration 01/01/21 86 FR 8714 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brenda Boykin, Deputy Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2062, Email: brenda.boykin@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AJ52 308. Improving Outage Reporting for Submarine Cables and Enhancing Submarine Cable Outage Data; GN Docket No. 15-206 [3060-AK39] 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. In December 2019, the Commission adopted an Order on Reconsideration that modifies the requirement for submarine cable licensees to report outages to the Commission. The compliance date for the new mandatory submarine cable outage reporting rules was October 28, 2021. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM (Release Date) 09/18/15 R&O 06/24/16 81 FR 52354 Petitions for Recon 09/08/16 Petitions for Recon—Public Comment 10/17/16 81 FR 75368 Order on Recon. 12/20/19 84 FR 15733 PRA Approval for new collection 03/25/21 Public Notice re effective date 04/28/21 Compliance Date for New Rules 10/28/21 Next Action Undetermined To Be Determined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Scott Cinnamon, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2319, Email: scott.cinnamon@fcc.gov . RIN: 3060-AK39 309. Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications: (PS Docket No. 15-80, 18-336, 23-5) [3060-AK40] Legal Authority: sec. 1, 4(i), 4(j), 4(o), 251(e)(3), 254, 301, 303(b), 303(g), 303(r), 307, 309(a), 309(j); 316, 332, 403, 615a-1, and 615c of Pub. L. 73-416, 4 Stat. 1064, as amended; and sec. 706 of Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56; 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i)-(j) & (o), 251(e)(3), 254, 301, 303(b), 303(g), 303(r), 307; 309(a), 309(j), 316, 332, 403, 615a-1, 615c, and 1302, unless otherwise noted 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. In March 2020, the Commission adopted a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in PS Docket No. 15-80 that proposed a framework to provide state and federal agencies with access to outage information to improve their situational awareness while preserving the confidentiality of this data, including proposals to: provide direct, read-only access to NORS and DIRS filings to qualified agencies o [Text truncated at 120,000 characters. 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