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Federal Communications Commission
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
Federal Register / Vol. 78 , No. 5 / Tuesday, January 8, 2013 /
Unified Agenda
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Ch. I
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions--
Fall 2012
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
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SUMMARY: Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Commission publishes in
the Federal Register a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items
and other significant proceedings under development or review that
pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. See 5 U.S.C. 602. The
Unified Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations
and legal authorities that govern these proceedings.
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura McGowan, Telecommunications
Specialist, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-0990.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings
The Commission encourages public participation in its rulemaking
process. To help keep the public informed of significant rulemaking
proceedings, the Commission has prepared a list of important
proceedings now in progress. The General Services Administration
publishes the Unified Agenda in the Federal Register in the spring and
fall of each year.
The following terms may be helpful in understanding the status of
the proceedings included in this report:
Docket Number--assigned to a proceeding if the Commission has
issued either a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or a Notice of Inquiry
concerning the matter under consideration. The Commission has used
docket numbers since January 1, 1978. Docket numbers consist of the
last two digits of the calendar year in which the docket was
established plus a sequential number that begins at 1 with the first
docket initiated during a calendar year (e.g., Docket No. 96-1 or
Docket No. 99-1). The abbreviation for the responsible bureau usually
precedes the docket number, as in ``MM Docket No. 96-222,'' which
indicates that the responsible bureau is the Mass Media Bureau (now the
Media Bureau). A docket number consisting of only five digits (e.g.,
Docket No. 29622) indicates that the docket was established before
January 1, 1978.
Notice of Inquiry (NOI)--issued by the Commission when it is
seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas on a
given topic. A comment period is specified during which all interested
parties may submit comments.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)--issued by the Commission when
it is proposing a specific change to Commission rules and regulations.
Before any changes are actually made, interested parties may submit
written comments on the proposed revisions.
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)--issued by the
Commission when additional comment in the proceeding is sought.
Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O)--issued by the Commission to
deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a decision,
or address a petition for reconsideration of a decision.
Rulemaking (RM) Number--assigned to a proceeding after the
appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for rulemaking,
but before the Commission has taken action on the petition.
Report and Order (R&O)--issued by the Commission to state a new or
amended rule or state that the Commission rules and regulations will
not be revised.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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431....................... Implementation of the 3060-AG58
Telecommunications Act of
1996; Access to
Telecommunications
Service,
Telecommunications
Equipment, and Customer
Premises Equipment by
Persons With Disabilities.
432....................... Rules and Regulations 3060-AI14
Implementing the
Telephone Consumer
Protection Act (TCPA) of
1991 (CG Docket No. 02-
278).
433....................... Rules and Regulations 3060-AI15
Implementing Section 225
of the Communications Act
(Telecommunications Relay
Service) (CG Docket No.
03-123).
434....................... Consumer Information and 3060-AI61
Disclosure and Truth in
Billing and Billing
Format.
435....................... Closed-Captioning of Video 3060-AI72
Programming (Section 610
Review).
436....................... Accessibility of 3060-AI75
Programming Providing
Emergency Information.
437....................... Empowering Consumers to 3060-AJ51
Avoid Bill Shock (Docket
No. 10-207).
438....................... Empowering Consumers to 3060-AJ72
Prevent and Detect
Billing for Unauthorized
Charges (``Cramming'').
439....................... Implementation of the 3060-AJ74
Middle Class Tax Relief
and Job Creation Act of
2012--Establishment of a
Public Safety Answering
Point Do-Not-Call
Registry.
440....................... Implementation of the 3060-AJ84
Middle Class Tax Relief
and Job Creation Act of
2012/Establishment of a
Public Safety Answering
Point Do-Not-Call
Registry.
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Office of Engineering and Technology--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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441....................... New Advanced Wireless 3060-AH65
Services (ET Docket No.
00-258).
442....................... Exposure to Radiofrequency 3060-AI17
Electromagnetic Fields.
443....................... Unlicensed Operation in 3060-AI52
the TV Broadcast Bands
(ET Docket No. 04-186).
444....................... Fixed and Mobile Services 3060-AJ46
in the Mobile Satellite
Service (ET Docket No. 10-
142).
445....................... Innovation in the 3060-AJ57
Broadcast Television
Bands; ET Docket No. 10-
235.
446....................... Radio Experimentation and 3060-AJ62
Market Trials Under Part
5 of the Commission's
Rules and Streamlining
Other Related Rules; ET
Docket No. 10-236.
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447....................... Operation of Radar Systems 3060-AJ68
in the 76-77 GHz Band; ET
Docket No. 11-90.
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International Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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448....................... Establishment of Rules and 3060-AF93
Policies for the Digital
Audio Radio Satellite
Service in the 2310-2360
MHz Frequency Band (IB
Docket No. 95-91; GEN
Docket No. 90-357).
449....................... Space Station Licensing 3060-AH98
Reform (IB Docket No. 02-
34).
450....................... Reporting Requirements for 3060-AI42
U.S. Providers of
International
Telecommunications
Services (IB Docket No.
04-112).
451....................... Amendment of the 3060-AI90
Commission's Rules To
Allocate Spectrum and
Adopt Service Rules and
Procedures To Govern the
Use of Vehicle-Mounted
Earth Stations (IB Docket
No. 07-101).
452....................... Review of Foreign 3060-AJ70
Ownership Policies for
Common Carrier and
Aeronautical Radio
Licensees Under Section
310(b)(4) of the
Communications Act of
1934, as Amended; IB
Docket No. 11-133.
453....................... International Settlements 3060-AJ77
Policy Reform; IB Docket
No. 11-80.
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Media Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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454....................... Competitive Availability 3060-AG28
of Navigation Devices (CS
Docket No. 97-80).
455....................... Second Periodic Review of 3060-AH54
Rules and Policies
Affecting the Conversion
to DTV (MB Docket 03-15).
456....................... Broadcast Ownership Rules. 3060-AH97
457....................... Establishment of Rules for 3060-AI38
Digital Low-Power
Television, Television
Translator, and
Television Booster
Stations (MB Docket No.
03-185).
458....................... Joint Sales Agreements in 3060-AI55
Local Television Markets
(MB Docket No. 04-256).
459....................... Program Access Rules-- 3060-AI87
Sunset of Exclusive
Contracts Prohibition and
Examination of
Programming Tying
Arrangements (MB Docket
Nos. 12-68, 07-198).
460....................... Third Periodic Review of 3060-AI89
the Commission's Rules
and Policies Affecting
the Conversion to Digital
Television (MB Docket No.
07-91).
461....................... Broadcast Localism (MB 3060-AJ04
Docket No. 04-233).
462....................... Creating a Low Power Radio 3060-AJ07
Service (MM Docket No. 99-
25).
463....................... Policies To Promote Rural 3060-AJ23
Radio Service and To
Streamline Allotment and
Assignment Procedures (MB
Docket No. 09-52).
464....................... Promoting Diversification 3060-AJ27
of Ownership in the
Broadcast Services (MB
Docket No. 07-294).
465....................... Amendment of the 3060-AJ55
Commission's Rules
Related to Retransmission
Consent; MB Docket No. 10-
71.
466....................... Video Description: 3060-AJ56
Implementation of the
Twenty-First Century
Communications and Video
Accessibility Act of
2010; MB Docket No. 11-43.
467....................... Closed Captioning of 3060-AJ67
Internet Protocol-
Delivered Video
Programming:
Implementation of the
Twenty-First Century
Communications and Video
Accessibility Act of
2010; MB Docket No. 11-
154.
468....................... Basic Service Tier 3060-AJ76
Encryption (MB Docket No.
11-169).
469....................... Noncommercial Educational 3060-AJ79
Station Fundraising for
Third-Party Non-Profit
Organizations; MB Docket
No. 12-106.
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Office of Managing Director--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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470....................... Assessment and Collection 3060-AI79
of Regulatory Fees.
471....................... Amendment of Part 1 of the 3060-AJ54
Commission's Rules,
Concerning Practice and
Procedure, Amendment of
CORES Registration
System; MD Docket No. 10-
234.
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Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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472....................... Revision of the Rules To 3060-AG34
Ensure Compatibility With
Enhanced 911 Emergency
Calling Systems.
473....................... Enhanced 911 Services for 3060-AG60
Wireline.
474....................... In the Matter of the 3060-AG74
Communications Assistance
for Law Enforcement Act.
475....................... Development of 3060-AG85
Operational, Technical,
and Spectrum Requirements
for Public Safety
Communications
Requirements.
476....................... Implementation of 911 Act 3060-AH90
(CC Docket No. 92-105, WT
Docket No. 00-110).
477....................... Commission Rules 3060-AI22
Concerning Disruptions to
Communications; PS Docket
No. 11-82.
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478....................... E911 Requirements for IP- 3060-AI62
Enabled Service
Providers; Dockets: GN 11-
117, PS 07-114, WC 05-
196, WC 04-36.
479....................... Stolen Vehicle Recovery 3060-AJ01
System (SVRS).
480....................... Commercial Mobile Alert 3060-AJ03
System.
481....................... Emergency Alert System.... 3060-AJ33
482....................... Wireless E911 Location 3060-AJ52
Accuracy Requirements; PS
Docket No. 07-114.
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Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
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483....................... Reexamination of Roaming 3060-AH83
Obligations of Commercial
Mobile Radio Service
Providers.
484....................... Review of Part 87 of the 3060-AI35
Commission's Rules
Concerning Aviation (WT
Docket No. 01-289).
485....................... Implementation of the 3060-AI88
Commercial Spectrum
Enhancement Act (CSEA)
and Modernization of the
Commission's Competitive
Bidding Rules and
Procedures (WT Docket No.
05-211).
486....................... Facilitating the Provision 3060-AJ12
of Fixed and Mobile
Broadband Access,
Educational, and Other
Advanced Services in the
2150-2162 and 2500-2690
MHz Bands.
487....................... Amendment of the Rules 3060-AJ16
Regarding Maritime
Automatic Identification
Systems (WT Docket No. 04-
344).
488....................... Service Rules for Advanced 3060-AJ19
Wireless Services in the
2155-2175 MHz Band.
489....................... Service Rules for Advanced 3060-AJ20
Wireless Services in the
1915 to 1920 MHz, 1995 to
2000 MHz, 2020 to 2025
MHz, and 2175 to 2180 MHz
Bands.
490....................... Rules Authorizing the 3060-AJ21
Operation of Low Power
Auxiliary Stations in the
698-806 MHz Band, WT
Docket No. 08-166; Public
Interest Spectrum
Coalition, Petition for
Rulemaking Regarding Low
Power Auxiliary.
491....................... Amendment of the 3060-AJ22
Commission's Rules To
Improve Public Safety
Communications in the 800
MHz Band, and To
Consolidate the 800 MHz
and 900 MHz Business and
Industrial/Land
Transportation Pool
Channels.
492....................... Amendment of Part 101 to 3060-AJ28
Accommodate 30 MHz
Channels in the 6525-6875
MHz Band and Provide
Conditional Authorization
on Channels in the 21.8-
22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz
Band (WT Docket No. 04-
114).
493....................... In the Matter of Service 3060-AJ35
Rules for the 698 to 746,
747 to 762, and 777 to
792 MHz Bands.
494....................... National Environmental Act 3060-AJ36
Compliance for Proposed
Tower Registrations; In
the Matter of Effects on
Migratory Birds.
495....................... Amendment of Part 90 of 3060-AJ37
the Commission's Rules.
496....................... Amendment of Part 101 of 3060-AJ47
the Commission's Rules
for Microwave Use and
Broadcast Auxiliary
Service Flexibility.
497....................... 2004 and 2006 Biennial 3060-AJ50
Regulatory Reviews--
Streamlining and Other
Revisions of the
Commission's Rules
Governing Construction,
Marking, and Lighting of
Antenna Structures.
498....................... Universal Service Reform 3060-AJ58
Mobility Fund (WT Docket
No. 10-208).
499....................... Fixed and Mobile Services 3060-AJ59
in the Mobile Satellite
Service Bands at 1525-
1559 MHz and 1626.5-
1660.5 MHz, 1610-1626.5
MHz and 2483.5-2500 MHz,
and 2000-2020 MHz and
2180-2200 MHz.
500....................... Improving Spectrum 3060-AJ71
Efficiency Through
Flexible Channel Spacing
and Bandwidth Utilization
for Economic Area-Based
800 MHz Specialized
Mobile Radio Licensees;
WT Docket Nos. 12-64 and
11-110.
501....................... Service Rules for Advanced 3060-AJ73
Wireless Services in the
2000-2020 MHz and 2180-
2200 MHz Bands.
502....................... Promoting Interoperability 3060-AJ78
in the 700 MHz Commercial
Spectrum;
Interoperability of
Mobile User Equipment
Across Paired Commercial
Spectrum Blocks in the
700 MHz Band.
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Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Completed Actions
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Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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503....................... Amendment of Parts 13 and 3060-AH55
80 of the Commission's
Rules Governing Maritime
Communications.
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Wireline Competition Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence No. Title Identifier No.
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504....................... Implementation of the 3060-AF85
Universal Service
Portions of the 1996
Telecommunications Act.
505....................... 2000 Biennial Regulatory 3060-AH72
Review--Telecommunication
s Service Quality
Reporting Requirements.
506....................... Access Charge Reform and 3060-AH74
Universal Service Reform.
507....................... National Exchange Carrier 3060-AI47
Association Petition.
508....................... IP-Enabled Services....... 3060-AI48
509....................... Establishing Just and 3060-AJ02
Reasonable Rates for
Local Exchange Carriers
(WC Docket No. 07-135).
510....................... Jurisdictional Separations 3060-AJ06
511....................... Service Quality, Customer 3060-AJ14
Satisfaction,
Infrastructure and
Operating Data Gathering
(WC Docket Nos. 08-190,
07-139, 07-204, 07-273,
07-21).
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512....................... Form 477; Development of 3060-AJ15
Nationwide Broadband Data
To Evaluate Reasonable
and Timely Deployment of
Advanced Services to All
Americans.
513....................... Preserving the Open 3060-AJ30
Internet; Broadband
Industry Practices.
514....................... Local Number Portability 3060-AJ32
Porting Interval and
Validation Requirements
(WC Docket No. 07-244).
515....................... Electronic Tariff Filing 3060-AJ41
System (ETFS); WC Docket
No. 10-141.
516....................... Implementation of Section 3060-AJ64
224 of the Act; A
National Broadband Plan
for Our Future; WC Docket
No. 07-245, GN Docket No.
09-51.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
Long-Term Actions
431. Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to
Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer
Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 251(a)(2)
Abstract: These proceedings implement the provisions of sections
255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act and related sections of the
Telecommunications Act of 1996 regarding the accessibility of
telecommunications equipment and services to persons with disabilities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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R&O................................. 08/14/96 61 FR 42181
NOI................................. 09/26/96 61 FR 50465
NPRM................................ 05/22/98 63 FR 28456
R&O................................. 11/19/99 64 FR 63235
Further NOI......................... 11/19/99 64 FR 63277
Public Notice....................... 01/07/02 67 FR 678
R&O................................. 08/06/07 72 FR 43546
Petition for Waiver................. 11/01/07 72 FR 61813
Public Notice....................... 11/01/07 72 FR 61882
Final Rule.......................... 04/21/08 73 FR 21251
Public Notice....................... 08/01/08 73 FR 45008
Extension of Waiver................. 05/15/08 73 FR 28057
Extension of Waiver................. 05/06/09 74 FR 20892
Public Notice....................... 05/07/09 74 FR 21364
Extension of Waiver................. 07/29/09 74 FR 37624
NPRM................................ 03/14/11 76 FR 13800
NPRM Comment Period Extended........ 04/12/11 76 FR 20297
FNPRM............................... 12/30/11 76 FR 82240
Comment Period End.................. 03/14/12
R&O................................. 12/30/11 76 FR 82354
Announcement of Effective Date...... 04/25/12 77 FR 24632
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cheryl J. King, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights
Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202
418-2284, TDD Phone: 202 418-0416, Fax: 202 418-0037, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AG58
432. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer
Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 227
Abstract: On July 3, 2003, the Commission released a Report and
Order establishing, along with the FTC, a national do-not-call
registry. The Commission's Report and Order also adopted rules on the
use of predictive dialers, the transmission of caller ID information by
telemarketers, and the sending of unsolicited fax advertisements.
On September 21, 2004, the Commission released an Order amending
existing safe harbor rules for telemarketers subject to the do-not-call
registry to require such telemarketers to access the do-not-call list
every 31 days, rather than every 3 months.
On April 5, 2006, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and
Third Order on Reconsideration amending its facsimile advertising rules
to implement the Junk Fax Protection Act of 2005. On October 14, 2008,
the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration addressing certain
issues raised in petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of
the Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration.
On January 4, 2008, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling,
clarifying that autodialed and prerecorded message calls to wireless
numbers that are provided by the called party to a creditor in
connection with an existing debt are permissible as calls made with the
``prior express consent'' of the called party.
Following a December 4, 2007, NPRM, on June 17, 2008, the
Commission released a Report and Order amending its rules to require
sellers and/or telemarketers to honor registrations with the National
Do-Not-Call Registry indefinitely, unless the registration is cancelled
by the consumer or the number is removed by the database administrator.
On January 22, 2010, the Commission released an NPRM proposing to
require sellers and telemarketers to obtain express written consent
from recipients before making autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing
calls, commonly known as ``robocalls,'' even when the caller has an
established business relationship with the consumer. The proposals
also, among other things, would require that prerecorded telemarketing
calls include an automated, interactive mechanism by which a consumer
may ``opt out'' of receiving future prerecorded messages from a seller
or telemarketer.
On February 15, 2012, the Commission released a Report and Order
requiring telemarketers to obtain prior express written consent,
including by electronic means, before making an autodialed or
prerecorded telemarketing call to a wireless number or before making a
prerecorded telemarketing call to a residential line; eliminating the
``established business relationship'' exemption to the consent
requirement for prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential lines;
requiring telemarketers to provide an automated, interactive ``opt-
out'' mechanism during autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing calls to
wireless numbers and during prerecorded telemarketing calls to
residential lines; and requiring that the abandoned call rate for
telemarketing calls be calculated on a ``per-campaign'' basis.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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
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Order on Recon...................... 08/25/03 68 FR 50978
Order............................... 10/14/03 68 FR 59130
FNPRM............................... 03/31/04 69 FR 16873
Order............................... 10/08/04 69 FR 60311
Order............................... 10/28/04 69 FR 62816
Order on Recon...................... 04/13/05 70 FR 19330
Order............................... 06/30/05 70 FR 37705
NPRM................................ 12/19/05 70 FR 75102
Public Notice....................... 04/26/06 71 FR 24634
Order............................... 05/03/06 71 FR 25967
NPRM................................ 12/14/07 72 FR 71099
Declaratory Ruling.................. 02/01/08 73 FR 6041
R&O................................. 07/14/08 73 FR 40183
Order on Recon...................... 10/30/08 73 FR 64556
NPRM................................ 03/22/10 75 FR 13471
R&O (release date).................. 02/15/12
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kurt Schroeder, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div.,
Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0966,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI14
433. Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the
Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No.
03-123)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225
Abstract: This proceeding established a new docket flowing from the
previous telecommunications relay service (TRS) history, CC Docket No.
98-67. This proceeding continues the Commission's inquiry into
improving the quality of TRS and furthering the goal of functional
equivalency, consistent with Congress' mandate that TRS regulations
encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair
the development of new technology. In this docket, the Commission
explores ways to improve emergency preparedness for TRS facilities and
services, new TRS technologies, public access to information and
outreach, and issues related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/25/03 68 FR 50993
R&O, Order on Recon................. 09/01/04 69 FR 53346
FNPRM............................... 09/01/04 69 FR 53382
Public Notice....................... 02/17/05 70 FR 8034
Declaratory Ruling/Interpretation... 02/25/05 70 FR 9239
Public Notice....................... 03/07/05 70 FR 10930
Order............................... 03/23/05 70 FR 14568
Public Notice/Announcement of Date.. 04/06/05 70 FR 17334
Order............................... 07/01/05 70 FR 38134
Order on Recon...................... 08/31/05 70 FR 51643
R&O................................. 08/31/05 70 FR 51649
Order............................... 09/14/05 70 FR 54294
Order............................... 09/14/05 70 FR 54298
Public Notice....................... 10/12/05 70 FR 59346
R&O/Order on Recon.................. 12/23/05 70 FR 76208
Order............................... 12/28/05 70 FR 76712
Order............................... 12/29/05 70 FR 77052
NPRM................................ 02/01/06 71 FR 5221
Declaratory Ruling/Clarification.... 05/31/06 71 FR 30818
FNPRM............................... 05/31/06 71 FR 30848
FNPRM............................... 06/01/06 71 FR 31131
Declaratory Ruling/Dismissal of 06/21/06 71 FR 35553
Petition.
Clarification....................... 06/28/06 71 FR 36690
Declaratory Ruling on Recon......... 07/06/06 71 FR 38268
Order on Recon...................... 08/16/06 71 FR 47141
MO&O................................ 08/16/06 71 FR 47145
Clarification....................... 08/23/06 71 FR 49380
FNPRM............................... 09/13/06 71 FR 54009
Final Rule; Clarification........... 02/14/07 72 FR 6960
Order............................... 03/14/07 72 FR 11789
R&O................................. 08/06/07 72 FR 43546
Public Notice....................... 08/16/07 72 FR 46060
Order............................... 11/01/07 72 FR 61813
Public Notice....................... 01/04/08 73 FR 863
R&O/Declaratory Ruling.............. 01/17/08 73 FR 3197
Order............................... 02/19/08 73 FR 9031
Order............................... 04/21/08 73 FR 21347
R&O................................. 04/21/08 73 FR 21252
Order............................... 04/23/08 73 FR 21843
Public Notice....................... 04/30/08 73 FR 23361
Order............................... 05/15/08 73 FR 28057
Declaratory Ruling.................. 07/08/08 73 FR 38928
FNPRM............................... 07/18/08 73 FR 41307
R&O................................. 07/18/08 73 FR 41286
Public Notice....................... 08/01/08 73 FR 45006
Public Notice....................... 08/05/08 73 FR 45354
Public Notice....................... 10/10/08 73 FR 60172
Order............................... 10/23/08 73 FR 63078
2nd R&O and Order on Recon.......... 12/30/08 73 FR 79683
Order............................... 05/06/09 74 FR 20892
Public Notice....................... 05/07/09 74 FR 21364
NPRM................................ 05/21/09 74 FR 23815
Public Notice....................... 05/21/09 74 FR 23859
Public Notice....................... 06/12/09 74 FR 28046
Order............................... 07/29/09 74 FR 37624
Public Notice....................... 08/07/09 74 FR 39699
Order............................... 09/18/09 74 FR 47894
Order............................... 10/26/09 74 FR 54913
Public Notice....................... 05/12/10 75 FR 26701
Order Deying Stay Motion (Release 07/09/10 .......................
Date).
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 11/22/11 76 FR 72124
effective date.
Proposed Rule (Public Notice)....... 02/28/12 77 FR 11997
Comment Period End.................. 03/20/12 .......................
Proposed Rule (FNPRM)............... 02/01/12 77 FR 4948
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 02/28/12 .......................
First R&O........................... 07/25/12 77 FR 43538
Public Notice (release date)........ 10/15/12 .......................
Comment Period End.................. 11/29/12 .......................
Next Action Undetermined............ .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and
Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2388, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI15
434. Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and
Billing Format
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 258
Abstract: In 1999, the Commission adopted truth-in-billing rules to
address concerns that there is consumer confusion relating to billing
for telecommunications services. On March 18, 2005, the Commission
released an Order and FNPRM to further facilitate the ability of
telephone consumers to make informed choices among competitive service
offerings.
On August 28, 2009, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry
which asks questions about information available to consumers at all
stages of the purchasing process for all communications services,
including (1) Choosing a provider; (2) choosing a service plan; (3)
managing use of the service plan; and (4) deciding whether and when to
switch an existing provider or plan.
On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking proposing rules that would require mobile service providers
to provide usage alerts and information that will assist consumers in
avoiding unexpected charges on their bills.
On July 12, 2011, the Commission released an NPRM that would assist
consumers in detecting and preventing the placement of unauthorized
charges on their telephone bills, an unlawful
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and fraudulent practice, commonly referred to as ``cramming.''
On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address
``cramming'' on wireline telephone bills and released an FNPRM seeking
comment on additional measures.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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FNPRM............................... 05/25/05 70 FR 30044
R&O................................. 05/25/05 70 FR 29979
NOI................................. 08/28/09
Public Notice....................... 05/20/10 75 FR 28249
Public Notice....................... 06/11/10 75 FR 33303
NPRM................................ 11/26/10 75 FR 72773
NPRM................................ 08/23/11 76 FR 52625
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/21/11
R&O and FNPRM....................... 04/27/12 77 FR 30972
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: John B. Adams, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554,
Phone: 202 418-2854, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI61
435. Closed-Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613
Abstract: The Commission's closed-captioning rules are designed to
make video programming more accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing
Americans. This proceeding resolves some issues regarding the
Commission's closed-captioning rules that were raised for comment in
2005, and also seeks comment on how a certain exemption from the
closed-captioning rules should be applied to digital multicast
broadcast channels.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/03/97 62 FR 4959
R&O................................. 09/16/97 62 FR 48487
Order on Recon...................... 10/28/98 63 FR 55959
NPRM................................ 09/26/05 70 FR 56150
Order and Declaratory Ruling........ 01/13/09 74 FR 1594
NPRM................................ 01/13/09 74 FR 1654
Final Rule Correction............... 09/11/09 74 FR 46703
Final Rule Announcement of Effective 02/19/10 75 FR 7370
Date.
Order............................... 02/19/10 75 FR 7368
Order Suspending Effective Date..... 02/19/10 75 FR 7369
Waiver Order........................ 10/04/10 75 FR 61101
Public Notice....................... 11/17/10 75 FR 70168
Interim Final Rule (Order).......... 11/01/11 76 FR 67376
Final Rule (MO&O)................... 11/01/11 76 FR 67377
NPRM................................ 11/01/11 76 FR 67397
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/16/11
Public Notice....................... 05/04/12 77 FR 26550
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI72
436. Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613
Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission adopted rules
detailing how video programming distributors must make emergency
information accessible to persons with hearing and visual disabilities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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FNPRM............................... 01/21/98 63 FR 3070
NPRM................................ 12/01/99 64 FR 67236
NPRM Correction..................... 12/22/99 64 FR 71712
Second R&O.......................... 05/09/00 65 FR 26757
R&O................................. 09/11/00 65 FR 54805
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI75
437. Empowering Consumers To Avoid Bill Shock (Docket No. 10-207)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 332
Abstract: On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking which proposes a rule that would require mobile
service providers to provide usage alerts and information that will
assist consumers in avoiding unexpected charges on their bills.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Public Notice....................... 05/20/10 75 FR 28249
NPRM................................ 11/26/10 75 FR 72773
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy
Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717
338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ51
438. Empowering Consumers To Prevent and Detect Billing for
Unauthorized Charges (``Cramming'')
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47
U.S.C. 332
Abstract: On July 12, 2011, the Commission released a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking proposing rules that would assist consumers in
detecting and preventing the placement of unauthorized charges on
telephone bills, an unlawful and fraudulent practice commonly referred
to as ``cramming.''
On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address
``cramming'' on wireline telephone bills and released an FNPRM seeking
comment on additional measures.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/23/11 76 FR 52625
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/21/11
R&O and FNPRM....................... 04/27/12 77 FR 30972
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: John B. Adams, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554,
Phone: 202 418-2854, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ72
439. Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act
of 2012--Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call
Registry
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 112-96, sec 6507
Abstract: The Commission must issue, by May 22, 2012, an NPRM to
initiate a proceeding to create a Do-Not-Call registry for public
safety answer points (PSAPs), as required by section 6507 of the Middle
Class Tax Relief and Job
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Creation Act of 2012. The statute requires the Commission to: establish
a registry that allows PSAPs to register their telephone numbers on a
do-not-call list; prohibit the use of automatic dialing equipment to
contact registered numbers; and implement a range of monetary penalties
for disclosure of registered numbers and for use of automatic dialing
equipment to contact such numbers.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/21/12 77 FR 37362
R&O (release date).................. 10/17/12
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy
Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717
338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ74
440. Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job
Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point
Do-Not-Call Registry
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 112-96 sec 6507
Abstract: The Commission issued, on May 22, 2012, an NPRM to
initiate a proceeding to create a Do-Not-Call registry for public
safety answer points (PSAPs), as required by section 6507 of the Middle
Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The statute requires the
Commission to establish a registry that allows PSAPs to register their
telephone numbers on a do-not-call list; prohibit the use of automatic
dialing equipment to contact registered numbers; and implement a range
of monetary penalties for disclosure of registered numbers and for use
of automatic dialing equipment to contact such numbers. On October 17,
2012, the commission adopted final rules implementing the statutory
requirements described above.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM (release date)................. 05/22/12
R&O (release date).................. 10/17/12
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy
Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717
338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ84
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
Office of Engineering and Technology
Long-Term Actions
441. New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C.
303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of frequency
bands below 3 GHz to support the introduction of new advanced wireless
services, including third generations as well as future generations of
wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide
range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and
fixed networks.
The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking discusses the frequency
bands that are still under consideration in this proceeding and invites
additional comments on their disposition. Specifically, it addresses
the Unlicensed Personal Communications Service (UPCS) band at 1910-1930
MHz, the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) spectrum at 2155-2160/62
MHz bands, the Emerging Technology spectrum, at 2160-2165 MHz, and the
bands reallocated from MSS 91990-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, and 2165-2180
MHz. We seek comment on these bands with respect to using them for
paired or unpaired Advance Wireless Service (AWS) operations or as
relocation spectrum for existing services.
The seventh Report and Order facilitates the introduction of
Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) in the band 1710-1755 MHz--an integral
part of a 90 MHz spectrum allocation recently reallocated to allow for
such new and innovative wireless services. We largely adopt the
proposals set forth in our recent AWS Fourth NPRM in this proceeding
that are designed to clear the 1710-1755 MHz band of incumbent Federal
Government operations that would otherwise impede the development of
new nationwide AWS services. These actions are consistent with previous
actions in this proceeding and with the United States Department of
Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA) 2002 Viability Assessment, which addressed relocation and
reaccommodation options for Federal Government operations in the band.
The eighth Report and Order reallocated the 2155-2160 MHz band for
fixed and mobile services and designates the 2155-2175 MHz band for
Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) use. This proceeding continues the
Commission's ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and
efficiency with regard to the provision of new services, including
Advanced Wireless Services.
The Order requires Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the
2150-2160/62 MHz band to provide information on the construction status
and operational parameters of each incumbent BRS system that would be
the subject of relocation.
The Notice of Proposed Rule Making requested comments on the
specific relocation procedures applicable to Broadband Radio Service
(BRS) operations in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band, which the Commission
recently decided will be relocated to the newly restructured 2495-2690
MHz band. The Commission also requested comments on the specific
relocation procedures applicable to Fixed Microwave Service (FS)
operations in the 2160-2175 MHz band.
The Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) and the Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) set forth the specific data that
Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band
must file along with the deadline date and procedures for filing this
data on the Commission's Universal Licensing System (ULS). The data
will assist in determining future AWS licensees' relocation
obligations.
The ninth Report and Order established procedures for the
relocation of Broadband Radio Service (BRS) operations from the 2150-
2160/62 MHz band, as well as for the relocation of Fixed Microwave
Service (FS) operations from the 2160-2175 MHz band, and modified
existing relocation procedures for the 2110-2150 MHz and 2175-2180 MHz
bands. It also established cost-sharing rules to identify the
reimbursement obligations for Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) and
Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) entrants benefiting from the relocation
of incumbent FS operations in the 2110-
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2150 MHz and 2160-2200 MHz bands and AWS entrants benefiting from the
relocation of BRS incumbents in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band. The
Commission continues its ongoing efforts to promote spectrum
utilization and efficiency with regard to the provision of new
services, including AWS. The Order dismisses a petition for
reconsideration filed by the Wireless Communications Association
International, Inc. (WCA) as moot.
Two petitions for Reconsideration were filed in response to the
ninth Report and Order.
The Report and Orders and Declaratory Ruling concludes the
Commission's longstanding efforts to relocate the Broadcast Auxiliary
Service (BAS) from the 1990-2110 MHz band to the 2025-2110 MHz band,
freeing up 35 megahertz of spectrum in order to foster the development
of new and innovative services. This decision addresses the outstanding
matter of Sprint Nextel Corporation's (Sprint Nextel) inability to
agree with Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators in the band on the
sharing of the costs to relocate the BAS incumbents. To resolve this
controversy, the Commission applied its time-honored relocation
principles for emerging technologies previously adopted for the BAS
band to the instant relocation process, where delays and unanticipated
developments have left ambiguities and misconceptions among the
relocating parties. In the process, the Commission balances the
responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS
operations among all the new entrants in the different services that
will operate in the band.
The Commission proposed to modify its cost sharing requirements for
the 2 GHz BAS band because the circumstances surrounding the BAS
transition are very different than what was expected when the cost
sharing requirements were adopted. The Commission believed that the
best course of action was to propose new requirements that would
address the ambiguity of applying the literal language of the current
requirements to the changed circumstances, as well as balance the
responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS
operations among all new entrants in the band based on the Commission's
relocation policies set forth in the Emerging Technologies proceeding.
The Commission proposed to eliminate, as of January 1, 2009, the
requirement that Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) licensees in the
thirty largest markets and fixed BAS links in all markets be
transitioned before the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators can
begin offering service. The Commission also sought comments on how to
mitigate interference between new MSS entrants and incumbent BAS
licensees who had not completed relocation before the MSS entrants
begin offering service. In addition, the Commission sought comments on
allowing MSS operators to begin providing service in those markets
where BAS incumbents have been transitioned.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/23/01 66 FR 7438
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/09/01
Final Report........................ 04/11/01 66 FR 18740
FNPRM............................... 09/13/01 66 FR 47618
MO&O................................ 09/13/01 66 FR 47591
First R&O........................... 10/25/01 66 FR 53973
Petition for Recon.................. 11/02/01 66 FR 55666
Second R&O.......................... 01/24/03 68 FR 3455
Third NPRM.......................... 03/13/03 68 FR 12015
Seventh R&O......................... 12/29/04 69 FR 7793
Petition for Recon.................. 04/13/05 70 FR 19469
Eighth R&O.......................... 10/26/05 70 FR 61742
Order............................... 10/26/05 70 FR 61742
NPRM................................ 10/26/05 70 FR 61752
Public Notice....................... 12/14/05 70 FR 74011
Ninth R&O and Order................. 05/24/06 71 FR 29818
Petition for Recon.................. 07/19/06 71 FR 41022
5th R&O, 11th R&O, 6th R&O, and 11/02/10 75 FR 67227
Declaratory Ruling.
R&O and NPRM........................ 06/23/09 74 FR 29607
FNPRM............................... 03/31/08 73 FR 16822
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Rodney Small, Economist, Federal Communications
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2452 Fax: 202 418-1944 Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AH65
442. Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 302 and 303; 47 U.S.C.
309(j); 47 U.S.C. 336
Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposed
amendments to the FCC rules relating to compliance of transmitters and
facilities with guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency (RF)
energy.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/08/03 68 FR 52879
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/08/03
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ira Keltz, Electronics Engineer, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0616, Fax: 202
418-1944, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI17
443. Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-
186)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e)
and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307
Abstract: The Commission adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio
transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at
locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services
(this unused TV spectrum is often termed ``white spaces''). This action
will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and
innovative products and services, including broadband data and other
services for businesses and consumers. The actions taken are a
conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent
harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover,
the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of
these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be
necessary to avoid, and if necessary correct, any interference that may
occur.
The Second Memorandum Opinion and Order finalizes rules to make the
unused spectrum in the TV bands available for unlicensed broadband
wireless devices. This particular spectrum has excellent propagation
characteristics that allow signals to reach farther and penetrate walls
and other structures. Access to this spectrum could enable more
powerful public Internet connections--super Wi-Fi hot spots--with
extended range, fewer dead spots, and improved individual speeds as a
result of reduced congestion on existing networks. This type of
``opportunistic use'' of spectrum has great potential for enabling
access to other spectrum bands and improving spectrum efficiency. The
Commission's actions here are expected to spur investment and
innovation in applications and devices that will be
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used not only in the TV band but eventually in other frequency bands as
well.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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 Recon................. 02/09/11 76 FR 7208
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7506, Fax: 202
418-1944, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI52
444. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET
Docket No. 10-142)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(c) and
303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 310
Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposed to take a
number of actions to further the provision of terrestrial broadband
services in the MSS bands. In the 2 GHz MSS band, the Commission
proposed to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the existing
Mobile-Satellite allocation. This would lay the groundwork for
providing additional flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum in the
future. The Commission also proposed to apply the terrestrial secondary
market spectrum leasing rules and procedures to transactions involving
terrestrial use of the MSS spectrum in the 2 GHz, Big LEO, and L-bands
in order to create greater certainty and regulatory parity with bands
licensed for terrestrial broadband service.
The Commission also asked, in a Notice of Inquiry, about approaches
for creating opportunities for full use of the 2 GHz band for stand-
alone terrestrial uses. The Commission requested comment on ways to
promote innovation and investment throughout the MSS bands while also
ensuring market-wide mobile satellite capability to serve important
needs like disaster recovery and rural access.
In the Report and Order the Commission amended its rules to make
additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband
networks while also ensuring that the United States maintains robust
mobile satellite service capabilities. First, the Commission adds co-
primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the Mobile Satellite Service
(MSS) 2 GHz band, consistent with the International Table of
Allocations, allowing more flexible use of the band, including for
terrestrial broadband services, in the future. Second, to create
greater predictability and regulatory parity with the bands licensed
for terrestrial mobile broadband service, the Commission extends its
existing secondary market spectrum manager spectrum leasing policies,
procedures, and rules that currently apply to wireless terrestrial
services to terrestrial services provided using the Ancillary
Terrestrial Component (ATC) of an MSS system.
Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission's
rulemaking proceeding concerning Fixed and Mobile Services in the
Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz,
1610-1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500 MHz, and 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200
MHz, and published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). See 1.4(b)(1) of the
Commission's rules.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/16/10 75 FR 49871
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/15/10
Reply Comment Period End............ 09/30/10
R&O................................. 05/31/11 76 FR 31252
Petitions for Recon................. 08/10/11 76 FR 49364
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Nicholas Oros, Electronics Engineer, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554,
Phone: 202 418-0636, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ46
445. Innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands; ET Docket No. 10-235
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47
U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to further its
ongoing commitment to addressing America's growing demand for wireless
broadband services, to spur ongoing innovation and investment in mobile
technology, and to ensure that America keeps pace with the global
wireless revolution by making a significant amount of new spectrum
available for broadband. The approach proposed is consistent with the
goal set forth in the National Broadband Plan (the Plan) to repropose
up to 120 megahertz from the broadcast television bands for new
wireless broadband uses through, in part, voluntary contributions of
spectrum to an incentive auction. Reallocation of this spectrum as
proposed will provide the necessary flexibility for meeting the
requirements of these new applications.
In the Report and Order, the Commission took preliminary steps
toward making a significant portion of the UHF and VHF frequency bands
(U/V Bands) currently used by the broadcast television service
available for new uses. This action serves to further address the
nation's growing demand for wireless broadband services, promote the
ongoing innovation and investment in mobile communications, and ensure
that the United States keeps pace with the global wireless revolution.
At the same time, the approach helps preserve broadcast television as a
healthy, viable medium and would be consistent with the general
proposal set forth in the National Broadband Plan to repurpose spectrum
from the U/V bands for new wireless broadband uses through, in part,
voluntary contributions of spectrum to an incentive auction. This
action is consistent with the recent enactment by Congress of new
incentive auction authority for the Commission (Spectrum Act).
Specifically, this item sets out a framework by which two or more
television licensees may share a single six MHz channel in connection
with an incentive auction.
However, the Report and Order did not act on the proposals in the
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish fixed and mobile allocations
in the U/V bands or to improve TV service on VHF channels. The Report
and Order stated that the Commission will undertake a broader
rulemaking to implement the Spectrum Act's provisions relating to an
incentive auction for U/V band spectrum, and that it believes it will
be more efficient to act on new allocations in the context of that
rulemaking. In addition, the record created in response to the Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking does not establish a clear way forward to
significantly increase the utility of the VHF bands for the operation
of television services. The Report and Order states that the Commission
will revisit this matter in a future proceeding.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/01/11 76 FR 5521
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/18/11
R&O................................. 05/23/12 77 FR 30423
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Deputy Chief, OET, Federal
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2925, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ57
446. Radio Experimentation and Market Trials Under Part 5 of the
Commission's Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules; ET Docket No.
10-236
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 303
Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to promote
innovation and efficiency in spectrum use in the Experimental Radio
Service (ERS). For many years, the ERS has provided fertile ground for
testing innovative ideas that have led to new services and new devices
for all sectors of the economy. The Commission proposes to leverage the
power of experimental radio licensing to accelerate the rate at which
these ideas transform from prototypes to consumer devices and services.
Its goal is to inspire researchers to dream, discover, and deliver the
innovations that push the boundaries of the broadband ecosystem. The
resulting advancements in devices and services available to the
American public and greater spectrum efficiency over the long term will
promote economic growth, global competitiveness, and a better way of
life for all Americans.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/08/11 76 FR 6928
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/10/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: James Burtle, Chief, Experimental Licensing Branch,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554, Phone: 202 418-2445, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ62
447. Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band; ET Docket No.
11-90
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47
U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f)
Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its rules to enable
enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the 76-77 GHz band to improve
collision avoidance and driver safety. Vehicular radars can determine
the exact distance and relative speed of objects in front of, beside,
or behind a car to improve the driver's ability to perceive objects
under bad visibility conditions or objects that are in blind spots.
These modifications to the rules will provide more efficient use of
spectrum, and enable the automotive and fixed radar application
industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers and the
general public. The Commission takes this action in response to
petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (``TMC'')
and Era Systems Corporation (``Era'').
This Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to provide a
more efficient use of the 76-77 GHz band, and to enable the automotive
and aviation industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers
and the general public. Specifically, the Commission has eliminated the
in-motion and not-in-motion distinction for vehicular radars, and
instead adopted new uniform emission limits for forward, side, and
rear-looking vehicular radars. This will facilitate enhanced vehicular
radar technologies to improve collision avoidance and driver safety.
The Commission also amended its rules to allow the operation of fixed
radars at airport locations in the 76-77 GHz band for purposes of
detecting foreign object debris on runways and monitoring aircraft and
service vehicles on taxiways and other airport vehicle service areas
that have no public vehicle access. The Commission took this action in
response to petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
(``TMC'') and Era Systems Corporation (``Era'').
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 06/16/11 76 FR 35176
R&O................................. 08/13/12 77 FR 48097
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Aamer Zain, Federal Communications Commission, 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2437, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ68
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
International Bureau
Long-Term Actions
448. Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio
Satellite Service in the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band (IB Docket No.
95-91; GEN Docket No. 90-357)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 151(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j);
47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 309(j)
Abstract: In 1997, the Commission adopted service rules for the
satellite digital audio radio service (SDARS) in the 2320-2345 MHz
frequency band and sought further comment on proposed rules governing
the use of complementary SDARS terrestrial repeaters. The Commission
released a second further notice of proposed rulemaking in January
2008, to consider new proposals for rules to govern terrestrial
repeaters operations. The Commission released a Second Report and Order
on May 20, 2010, which adopted rules governing the operation of SDARS
terrestrial repeaters, including establishing a blanket licensing
regime for repeaters operating up to 12 kilowatts average equivalent
isotropically radiated power.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 06/15/95 60 FR 35166
R&O................................. 03/11/97 62 FR 11083
FNPRM............................... 04/18/97 62 FR 19095
Second FNPRM........................ 01/15/08 73 FR 2437
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 03/17/08
2nd R&O............................. 05/20/10 75 FR 45058
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jay Whaley, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554, Phone: 202 418-7184, Fax: 202 418-0748, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AF93
449. Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 303(c);
47 U.S.C. 303(g); * * *
Abstract: The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) to streamline its procedures for reviewing satellite license
applications.
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Before 2003, the Commission used processing rounds to review those
applications. In a processing round, when an application is filed, the
International Bureau (Bureau) issued a public notice establishing a
cutoff date for other mutually exclusive satellite applications, and
then considered all those applications together. In cases where
sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the application was not
available, the Bureau directed the applicants to negotiate a mutually
agreeable solution. Those negotiations took a long time, and delayed
provision of satellite services to the public.
The NPRM invited comment on two alternatives for expediting the
satellite application process. One alternative was to replace the
processing round procedure with a ``first-come, first-served''
procedure that would allow the Bureau to issue a satellite license to
the first party filing a complete, acceptable application. The other
alternative was to streamline the processing round procedure by
adopting one or more of the following proposals: (1) Place a time limit
on negotiations; (2) establish criteria to select among competing
applicants; (3) divide the available spectrum evenly among the
applicants.
In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission
determined that different procedures were better-suited for different
kinds of satellite applications. For most geostationary orbit (GSO)
satellite applications, the Commission adopted a first-come, first-
served approach. For most non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite
applications, the Commission adopted a procedure in which the available
spectrum is divided evenly among the qualified applicants. The
Commission also adopted measures to discourage applicants from filing
speculative applications, including a bond requirement, payable if a
licensee misses a milestone. The bond amounts originally were $5
million for each GSO satellite, and $7.5 million for each NGSO
satellite system. These were interim amounts. Concurrently with the
First Report and Order, the Commission adopted an FNPRM to determine
whether to revise the bond amounts on a long-term basis.
In the Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a
streamlined procedure for certain kinds of satellite license
modification requests.
In the Third Report and Order, the Commission adopted a
standardized application form for satellite licenses, and adopted a
mandatory electronic filing requirement for certain satellite
applications.
In the Fourth Report and Order, the Commission revised the bond
amounts based on the record developed in response to FNPRM. The bond
amounts are now $3 million for each GSO satellite, and $5 million for
each NGSO satellite system.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 03/19/02 67 FR 12498
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/02/02
Second R&O (Release Date)........... 06/20/03 68 FR 62247
Second FNPRM (Release Date)......... 07/08/03 68 FR 53702
Third R&O (Release Date)............ 07/08/03 68 FR 63994
FNPRM............................... 08/27/03 68 FR 51546
First R&O........................... 08/27/03 68 FR 51499
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 10/27/03
Fourth R&O (Release Date)........... 04/16/04 69 FR 67790
Fifth R&O, First Order on Recon 07/06/04 69 FR 51586
(Release Date).
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Fern Jarmulnek, Associate Chief, Satellite and
Radio Communication Division, Federal Communications Commission,
International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone:
202 418-0751, Fax: 202 418-0748, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AH98
450. Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International
Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04-112)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 161; 47
U.S.C. 201 to 205; * * *
Abstract: FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which
carriers providing U.S.-international services are subject under 47 CFR
part 43. The FCC adopted a First Report and Order that eliminated
certain of those requirements. Specifically, it eliminated the
quarterly reporting requirements for large carriers and foreign-
affiliated switched resale carriers, 47 CFR 43.61(b), (c); the circuit
addition report, 47 CFR 63.23(e); the division of telegraph tolls
report, 47 CFR 43.53; and requirement to report separately for U.S. off
shore points, 43.61(a), 43.82(a). The FCC also adopted a Further Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking that seeks comment on additional reforms to
further streamline and modernize the reporting requirements. The FCC
also seeks comments on whether providers of interconnected Voice over
Internet Protocol (VoIP) should submit data regarding their provision
of international telephone services and whether non-common carrier
international circuits should be reported.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 04/12/04 69 FR 29676
First R&O........................... 05/12/11 76 FR 42567
FNPRM............................... 05/12/11 76 FR 42613
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 09/02/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1460, Fax: 202 418-2824, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI42
451. Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Allocate Spectrum and Adopt
Service Rules and Procedures To Govern the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Earth
Stations (IB Docket No. 07-101)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C.
157(a); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C.
303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 308
Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on the proposed amendment of
parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's rules to allocate spectrum for use
with Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES) in the Fixed-Satellite
Service in the Ku-band uplink at 14.0-14.5 GHz and Ku-band downlink
11.72-12.2 GHz on a primary basis, and in the extended Ku-band downlink
at 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz on a non-protected basis, and to
adopt Ku-band VMES licensing and service rules modeled on the FCC's
rules for Ku-band Earth Stations on Vessels (ESVs). The record in this
proceeding will provide a basis for Commission action to facilitate
introduction of this proposed service.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 07/08/07 72 FR 39357
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/04/07
R&O................................. 11/04/09 74 FR 57092
Petition for Reconsideration........ 04/14/10 75 FR 19401
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Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Federal
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-1414, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI90
452. Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Common Carrier and
Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(B)(4) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as Amended; IB Docket No. 11-133
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47
U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C.
403
Abstract: FCC seeks comment on changes and other options to revise
and simplify its policies and procedures implementing section 310(b)(4)
for common carrier and aeronautical radio station licensees while
continuing to ensure that we have the information we need to carry out
our statutory duties. (The NPRM does not address our policies with
respect to the application of section 310(b)(4) to broadcast
licensees.) The proposals are designed to reduce to the extent possible
the regulatory costs and burdens imposed on wireless common carrier and
aeronautical applicants, licensees, and spectrum lessees; provide
greater transparency and more predictability with respect to the
Commission's filing requirements and review process; and facilitate
investment from new sources of capital, while continuing to protect
important interests related to national security, law enforcement,
foreign policy, and trade policy. The streamlining proposals in the
NPRM may reduce costs and burdens currently imposed on licensees,
including those licensees that are small entities, and accelerate the
foreign ownership review process, while continuing to ensure that the
Commission has the information it needs to carry out its statutory
duties.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/09/11 76 FR 65472
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/04/12
First Report and Order.............. 08/22/12 77 FR 50628
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0427, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ70
453. International Settlements Policy Reform; IB Docket No. 11-80
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47
U.S.C. 201-205; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C.
303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 403
Abstract: FCC is reviewing the International Settlements Policy
(ISP), which governs how U.S. carriers negotiate with foreign carriers
for the exchange of international traffic and is the structure by which
the Commission has sought to respond to concerns that foreign carriers
with market power are able to take advantage of the presence of
multiple U.S. carriers serving a particular market. In the NPRM, the
FCC proposes to further deregulate the international telephony market
and enable U.S. consumers to enjoy competitive prices when they make
calls to international destinations. First, it proposes to remove the
ISP from all international routes, except Cuba. Second, the FCC seeks
comment on a proposal to enable the Commission to better protect U.S.
consumers from the effects of anticompetitive conduct by foreign
carriers in instances necessitating Commission intervention.
Specifically, it seeks comments on proposals and issues regarding the
application of the Commission's benchmarks policy.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/13/11 76 FR 42625
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/02/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0427, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ77
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
Media Bureau
Long-Term Actions
454. Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97-
80)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 549
Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules to address the mandate
expressed in section 629 of the Communications Act to ensure the
commercial availability of ``navigation devices,'' the equipment used
to access video programming and other services from multichannel video
programming systems.
Specifically, the Commission required MVPDs to make available by a
security element (known as a ``cablecard'') separate from the basic
navigation device (e.g., cable set-top boxes, digital video recorders,
and television receivers with navigation capabilities). The separation
of the security element from the host device required by this rule
(referred to as the ``integration ban'') was designed to enable
unaffiliated manufacturers, retailers, and other vendors to
commercially market host devices while allowing MVPDs to retain control
over their system security. Also, in this proceeding, the Commission
adopted unidirectional ``plug and play'' rules, to govern compatibility
between MVPDs and navigation devices manufactured by consumer
electronics manufacturers not affiliated with cable operators.
In the most recent action, the Commission made rule changes to
improve the operation of the CableCard regime.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/05/97 62 FR 10011
R&O................................. 07/15/98 63 FR 38089
Order on Recon...................... 06/02/99 64 FR 29599
FNPRM & Declaratory Ruling.......... 09/28/00 65 FR 58255
FNPRM............................... 01/16/03 68 FR 2278
Order and FNPRM..................... 06/17/03 68 FR 35818
Second R&O.......................... 11/28/03 68 FR 66728
FNPRM............................... 11/28/03 68 FR 66776
Order on Recon...................... 01/28/04 69 FR 4081
Second R&O.......................... 06/22/05 70 FR 36040
Third FNPRM......................... 07/25/07 72 FR 40818
4th FNPRM........................... 05/14/10 75 FR 27256
3rd R&O............................. 07/08/11 76 FR 40263
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division,
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Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1573, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AG28
455. Second Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the
Conversion to DTV (MB Docket 03-15)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 4(i) and 4(j); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47
U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336
Abstract: On January 18, 2001, the Commission adopted a Report and
Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, addressing a
number of issues related to the conversion of the nation's broadcast
television system from analog to digital television. The Second Report
and Order resolved several major technical issues, including the issue
of receiver performance standards, DTV tuners, and revisions to certain
components of the DTV transmission standard. A subsequent NPRM
commenced the Commission's second periodic review of the progress of
the digital television conversion. The resulting R&O adopted a
multistep process to create a new DTV table of allotments and
authorizations. Also in the R&O, the Commission adopted replication and
maximization deadlines for DTV broadcasters and updated rules in
recognition of revisions to broadcast transmission standards.
The Second R&O adopts disclosure requirements for televisions that
do not include a digital tuner.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 03/23/00 65 FR 15600
R&O................................. 02/13/01 66 FR 9973
MO&O................................ 12/18/01 66 FR 65122
Third MO&O and Order on Recon....... 10/02/02 67 FR 61816
Second R&O and Second MO&O.......... 10/11/02 67 FR 63290
NPRM................................ 02/18/03 68 FR 7737
R&O................................. 10/04/04 69 FR 59500
Second R&O.......................... 05/10/07 72 FR 26554
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7142, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AH54
456. Broadcast Ownership Rules
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i);
47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 and 310
Abstract: Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
requires the Commission to review its ownership rules every four years
and determine whether any such rules are necessary in the public
interest as the result of competition.
In 2002, the Commission undertook a comprehensive review of its
broadcast multiple and cross-ownership limits examining: Cross-
ownership of TV and radio stations; local TV ownership limits; national
TV cap; and dual network rule.
The Report and Order replaced the newspaper/broadcast cross-
ownership and radio and TV rules with a tiered approach based on the
number of television stations in a market. In June 2006, the Commission
adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking initiating the 2006
review of the broadcast ownership rules. The further notice also sought
comment on how to address the issues raised by the Third Circuit.
Additional questions are raised for comment in a Second Further Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking.
In the Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, the
Commission adopted rule changes regarding newspaper/broadcast cross-
ownership, but otherwise generally retained the other broadcast
ownership rules currently in effect.
For the 2010 quadrennial review, five of the Commission's media
rules are the subject of review: The local TV ownership rule; the local
radio ownership rule; the newspaper broadcast cross-ownership rule; the
radio/TV cross-ownership rule; and the dual network rule.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/05/01 66 FR 50991
R&O................................. 08/05/03 68 FR 46286
Public Notice....................... 02/19/04 69 FR 9216
FNPRM............................... 08/09/06 71 FR 4511
Second FNPRM........................ 08/08/07 72 FR 44539
R&O and Order on Recon.............. 02/21/08 73 FR 9481
Notice of Inquiry................... 06/11/10 75 FR 33227
NPRM................................ 01/19/12 77 FR 2868
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/19/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Amy Brett, Asst. Div. Chief, Industry Analysis
Div., Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2703, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AH97
457. Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television,
Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No.
03-185)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336
Abstract: This proceeding initiates the digital television
conversion for low-power television (LPTV) and television translator
stations. The rules and policies adopted as a result of this proceeding
provide the framework for these stations' conversion from analog to
digital broadcasting. The Report and Order adopts definitions and
permissible use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations.
The Second Report and Order takes steps to resolve the remaining issues
in order to complete the low-power television digital transition.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2324, Fax: 202 418-2827, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI38
458. Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No.
04-256)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47
U.S.C. 303; * * *
Abstract: A joint sales agreement (JSA) is an agreement with a
licensee of a brokered station that authorizes a broker to sell some or
all of the advertising time for the brokered station in return for a
fee or percentage of revenues paid to the licensee. The Commission has
sought comment on whether TV JSAs should be attributed for purposes of
determining compliance with the Commission's multiple ownership rules.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/26/04 69 FR 52464
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NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/27/04
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Amy Brett, Asst. Div. Chief, Industry Analysis
Div., Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2703, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI55
459. Program Access Rules--Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition
and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 12-
68, 07-198)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 548
Abstract: The program access provisions of the Communications Act
(sec. 628) generally prohibit exclusive contracts for satellite
delivered programming between programmers in which a cable operator has
an attributable interest (vertically integrated programmers) and cable
operators. This limitation was set to expire on October 5, 2007, unless
circumstances in the video programming marketplace indicate that an
extension of the prohibition continues ``to be necessary to preserve
and protect competition and diversity in the distribution of video
programming.'' The October 2007 Report and Order concluded the
prohibition continues to be necessary, and accordingly, retained it
until October 5, 2012. The accompanying Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM) sought comment on revisions to the Commission's program access
and retransmission consent rules. The associated Report and Order
adopted rules to permit complainants to pursue program access claims
regarding terrestrially delivered cable affiliated programming.
In March 2012, the Commission sought comment on whether to retain,
relax, or sunset the exclusive contracts prohibition.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/01/07 72 FR 9289
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/02/07
R&O................................. 10/04/07 72 FR 56645
Second NPRM......................... 10/31/07 72 FR 61590
Second NPRM Comment Period End...... 11/30/07
R&O................................. 03/02/10 75 FR 9692
NPRM................................ 04/23/12 77 FR 24302
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: David Konczal, Policy Division, Media Bureau,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554, Phone: 202 418-2228, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI87
460. Third Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies
Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television (MB Docket No. 07-91)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j);
47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 312; 47 U.S.C.
316; 47 U.S.C. 318 and 319; 47 U.S.C. 324 and 325; 47 U.S.C. 336 and
337
Abstract: Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, full-
power broadcast stations must transmit only in digital signals, and may
no longer transmit analog signals. This proceeding is the Commission's
third periodic review of the transition of the nation's broadcast
television system from analog to digital television (DTV). The
Commission conducts these periodic reviews in order to assess the
progress of the transition and make any necessary adjustments to the
Commission's rules and policies to facilitate the introduction of DTV
service and the recovery of spectrum at the end of the transition. In
this review, the Commission considers how to ensure that broadcasters
complete construction of their final post-transition (digital)
facilities by the statutory deadline.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 07/09/07 72 FR 37310
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/08/07
R&O................................. 01/30/08 73 FR 5634
Order on Clarification.............. 07/10/08 73 FR 39623
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7142, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI89
461. Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 532; 47
U.S.C. 536
Abstract: The concept of localism has been a cornerstone of
broadcast regulation. The Commission has consistently held that as
temporary trustee of the public's airwaves, broadcasters are obligated
to operate their stations to serve the public interest. Specifically,
broadcasters are required to air programming responsive to the needs
and issues of the people in their licensed communities. The Commission
opened this proceeding to seek input on a number of issues related to
broadcast localism.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Report and NPRM..................... 02/13/08 73 FR 8255
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/14/08
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2132, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ04
462. Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket No. 99-25)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C.
303; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 405
Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to establish a new
noncommercial educational low power FM radio service for non-profit
community organizations and public safety entities. In January 2000,
the Commission adopted a Report and Order establishing two classes of
LPFM stations, 100 watt (LP100) and 10 watt (LP10) facilities, with
service radii of approximately 3.5 miles and 1-2 miles, respectively.
The Report and Order also established ownership and eligibility rules
for the LPFM service. The Commission generally restricted ownership to
entities with no attributable interest in any other broadcast station
or other media. To choose among entities filing mutually exclusive
applications for LPFM licenses, the Commission established a point
system favoring local ownership and locally-originated programming. The
Report and Order imposed separation requirements for LPFM with respect
to full power stations operating
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on co-, first-, and second-adjacent and intermediate frequency (IF)
channels.
In a Further Notice issued in 2005, the Commission reexamined some
of its rules governing the LPFM service, noting that the rules may need
adjustment in order to ensure that the Commission maximizes the value
of the LPFM service without harming the interests of full-power FM
stations or other Commission licensees. The Commission sought comment
on a number of issues with respect to LPFM ownership restrictions and
eligibility.
The Third Report and Order resolves issues raised in the Further
Notice. The accompanying Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(FNPRM) considers rule changes to avoid the potential loss of LPFM
stations.
In the third FNPRM, the Commission seeks comment on the impact of
the Local Community Radio Act on the procedures previously adopted.
The Fourth Report and Order adopts translator application necessary
policies to effectuate the requirement of the Local Community Radio Act
of 2010.
In the Fifth Report and Order, the Commission modified rules to
implement provisions of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/16/99 64 FR 7577
R&O................................. 02/15/00 65 FR 7616
MO&O and Order on Recon............. 11/09/00 65 FR 67289
Second R&O.......................... 05/10/01 66 FR 23861
Second Order on Recon and FNPRM..... 07/07/05 70 FR 3918
Third R&O........................... 01/17/08 73 FR 3202
Second FNPRM........................ 03/26/08 73 FR 12061
Third FNPRM......................... 07/29/11 76 FR 454901
4th R&O............................. 04/09/12 77 FR 21002
5th R&O............................. 04/05/12 77 FR 20555
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554, Phone: 202 418-2700, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ07
463. Policies To Promote Rural Radio Service and To Streamline
Allotment and Assignment Procedures (MB Docket No. 09-52)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C.
303; 47 U.S.C. 307 and 309(j)
Abstract: This proceeding was commenced to consider a number of
changes to the Commission's rules and procedures to carry out the
statutory goal of distributing radio service fairly and equitably, and
to increase the transparency and efficiency of radio broadcast auction
and licensing processes. In the NPRM, comment is sought on specific
proposals regarding the procedures used to award commercial broadcast
spectrum in the AM and FM broadcast bands. The accompanying Report and
Order adopts rules that provide tribes a priority to obtain broadcast
radio licenses in tribal communities. The Commission concurrently
adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on
whether to extend the tribal priority to tribes that do not possess
tribal land.
The Commission adopted a second FNPRM in order to develop a more
comprehensive record regarding measures to assist Federally recognized
Native American tribes and Alaska native villages in obtaining
commercial FM station authorizations. In the second R&O, the Commission
adopted a number of procedures, procedural changes, and clarifications
of existing rules and procedures, designed to promote ownership and
programming diversity, especially by Native American tribes, and to
promote the initiation and retention of radio service in and to smaller
communities and rural areas.
In the Third R&O, the Commission adopted procedures to enable a
Tribe or Tribal entity to qualify for Tribal Allotments added to the FM
allotment table.
Timetable:
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NPRM................................ 05/13/09 74 FR 22498
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/10/09
First R&O........................... 03/04/10 75 FR 9797
FNPRM............................... 03/04/10 75 FR 9856
2nd FNPRM........................... 03/16/11 76 FR 14362
2nd R&O............................. 04/06/11 76 FR 18942
3rd R&O............................. 01/20/12 77 FR 2916
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554, Phone: 202 418-2700, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ23
464. Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services
(MB Docket No. 07-294)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154 i
and (j); 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47
U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 534 and 535
Abstract: Diversity and competition are longstanding and important
Commission goals. The measures proposed, as well as those adopted in
this proceeding, are intended to promote diversity of ownership of
media outlets. In the Report and Order and third FNPRM, measures are
enacted to increase participation in the broadcasting industry by new
entrants and small businesses, including minority- and women-owned
businesses. In the Report and Order and fourth FNPRM, the Commission
adopts improvements to its data collection in order to obtain an
accurate and comprehensive assessment of minority and female broadcast
ownership in the United States. The Memorandum Opinion & Order
addressed petitions for Reconsideration of the rules, and also sought
comment on a proposal to expand the reporting requirements to non
attributable interests.
Pursuant to a remand from the Third Circuit, the measures adopted
in the 2009 Diversity Order were put forth for comment in the NPRM for
the 2010 review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership rules.
Timetable:
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R&O................................. 05/16/08 73 FR 28361
3rd FNPRM........................... 05/16/08 73 FR 28400
R&O................................. 05/27/09 74 FR 25163
4th FNPRM........................... 05/27/09 74 FR 25305
5th NPRM (release date)............. 10/16/09
MO&O................................ 10/30/09 74 FR 56131
NPRM................................ 01/19/12 77 FR 2868
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
7334.
RIN: 3060-AJ27
465. Amendment of the Commission's Rules Related to Retransmission
Consent; MB Docket No. 10-71
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 325; 47 U.S.C. 534
Abstract: Cable systems and other multichannel video programming
distributors are not entitled to
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retransmit a broadcast station's signal without the station's consent.
This consent is known as ``retransmission consent.'' Since Congress
enacted the retransmission consent regime in 1992, there have been
significant changes in the video programming marketplace. In this
proceeding, comment is sought on a series of proposals to streamline
and clarify the Commission's rules concerning or affecting
retransmission consent negotiations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/28/11 76 FR 17071
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/27/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ55
466. Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century
Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010; MB Docket No. 11-43
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47
U.S.C. 303
Abstract: The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video
Accessibility Act of 2010 (``CVAA'') requires reinstatement of the
video description rules adopted by the Commission in 2000. ``Video
description,'' which is the insertion of narrated descriptions of a
television program's key visual elements into natural pauses in the
program's dialogue, makes video programming more accessible to
individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This proceeding was
initiated to enable compliance with the CVAA.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/18/11 76 FR 14856
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/18/11
R&O................................. 09/08/11 76 FR 55585
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Lyle Elder, Attorney, Policy Division, Media
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ56
467. Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video
Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications
and Video Accessibility Act of 2010; MB Docket No. 11-154
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303;
47 U.S.C. 330(b); 47 U.S.C. 613; 47 U.S.C. 617
Abstract: Pursuant to the Commission's responsibilities under the
Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of
2010, this proceeding was initiated to adopt rules to govern the closed
captioning requirements for the owners, providers, and distributors of
video programming delivered using Internet protocol.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/28/11 76 FR 59963
R&O................................. 03/20/12 77 FR 19480
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ67
468. Basic Service Tier Encryption (MB Docket No. 11-169)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j);
47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 544q
Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission evaluates a proposed
rule to allow cable operators to encrypt the basic service tier in all-
digital cable systems, provided that those operators undertake certain
consumer protection measures.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/27/11 76 FR 66666
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/28/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1573, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ76
469. Noncommercial Educational Station Fundraising for Third-
Party Non-Profit Organizations; MB Docket No. 12-106
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r);
47 U.S.C. 399(b)
Abstract: The proceeding was initiated to analyze the Commission's
long standing policy prohibiting non-commercial educational broadcast
stations from conducting on-air fundraising activities that interrupt
regular programming for the benefit of third-party non-profit
organizations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/22/12 77 FR 37638
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2132, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ79
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
Office of Managing Director
Long-Term Actions
470. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 159
Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,
47 U.S.C. 159, requires the FCC to recover the cost of its activities
by assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries
of the activities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/06/06 71 FR 17410
R&O................................. 08/02/06 71 FR 43842
NPRM................................ 05/02/07 72 FR 24213
R&O................................. 08/16/07 72 FR 45908
FNPRM............................... 08/16/07 72 FR 46010
NPRM................................ 05/28/08 73 FR 30563
R&O................................. 08/26/08 73 FR 50201
FNPRM............................... 08/26/08 73 FR 50285
2nd R&O............................. 05/12/09 74 FR 22104
NPRM and Order...................... 06/02/09 74 FR 26329
R&O................................. 08/11/09 74 FR 40089
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NPRM................................ 04/26/10 75 FR 21536
R&O................................. 07/19/10 75 FR 41932
NPRM................................ 05/26/11 76 FR 30605
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/09/11
R&O................................. 08/10/11 76 FR 49333
NPRM................................ 05/17/12 77 FR 29275
NPRM Comment Period End............. 05/31/12
Reply Comment Period End............ 06/07/12
R&O................................. 08/03/12 77 FR 46307
NPRM................................ 08/17/12 77 FR 49749
Next Action Undetermined............
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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: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI79
471. Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules, Concerning Practice
and Procedure, Amendment of CORES Registration System; MD Docket No.
10-234
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 158(c)(2); 47 U.S.C.
159(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 5 U.S.C. 5514; 31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(1)
Abstract: This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes revisions
intended to make the Commission's Registration System (CORES) more
feature-friendly and improve the Commission's ability to comply with
various statutes that govern debt collection and the collection of
personal information by the Federal Government. The proposed
modifications to CORES partly include: Requiring entities and
individuals to rely primarily upon a single FRN that may, at their
discretion, be linked to subsidiary or associated accounts; allowing
entities to identify multiple points of contact; eliminating some of
our exceptions to the requirement that entities and individuals provide
their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) at the time of registration;
requiring FRN holders to provide their email addresses; modifying CORES
log-in procedures; adding attention flags and automated notices that
would inform FRN holders of their financial standing before the
Commission; and adding data fields to enable FRN holders to indicate
their tax-exempt status and notify the Commission of pending bankruptcy
proceedings.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/01/11 76 FR 5652
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/03/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Warren Firschein, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
0844, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ54
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Long-Term Actions
472. Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911
Emergency Calling Systems
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 134(i); 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47
U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309
Abstract: In a series of orders in several related proceedings
issued since 1996, the Federal Communications Commission has taken
action to improve the quality and reliability of 911 emergency services
for wireless phone users. Rules have been adopted governing the
availability of basic 911 services and the implementation of enhanced
911 (E911) for wireless services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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FNPRM............................... 08/02/96 61 FR 40374
R&O................................. 08/02/96 61 FR 40348
MO&O................................ 01/16/98 63 FR 2631
Second R&O.......................... 06/28/99 64 FR 34564
Third R&O........................... 11/04/99 64 FR 60126
Second MO&O......................... 12/29/99 64 FR 72951
Fourth MO&O......................... 10/02/00 65 FR 58657
FNPRM............................... 06/13/01 66 FR 31878
Order............................... 11/02/01 66 FR 55618
R&O................................. 05/23/02 67 FR 36112
Public Notice....................... 07/17/02 67 FR 46909
Order to Stay....................... 07/26/02
Order on Recon...................... 01/22/03 68 FR 2914
FNPRM............................... 01/23/03 68 FR 3214
R&O, Second FNPRM................... 02/11/04 69 FR 6578
Second R&O.......................... 09/07/04 69 FR 54037
NPRM................................ 06/20/07 72 FR 33948
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/18/07
R&O................................. 02/14/08 73 FR 8617
Public Notice....................... 09/25/08 73 FR 55473
Comment Period End.................. 10/18/08
Public Notice....................... 11/18/09 74 FR 59539
Comment Period End.................. 12/04/09
FNPRM, NOI.......................... 11/02/10 75 FR 67321
Second R&O.......................... 11/18/10 75 FR 70604
Order, Comment Period Extension..... 01/07/11 76 FR 1126
Comment Period End.................. 02/18/11
Final Rule.......................... 04/28/11 76 FR 23713
NPRM................................ 08/04/11 76 FR 47114
Second FNPRM........................ 08/04/11 76 FR 47114
3rd R&O............................. 09/28/11 76 FR 59916
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/02/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AG34
473. Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201; 47
U.S.C. 222; 47 U.S.C. 251
Abstract: The rules generally will assist State governments in
drafting legislation that will ensure that multi-line telephone systems
are compatible with the enhanced 911 network. The Public Notice seeks
comment on whether the Commission, rather than States, should regulate
multi-line telephone systems, and whether Part 68 of the Commission's
rules should be revised.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/11/94 59 FR 54878
FNPRM............................... 01/23/03 68 FR 3214
Second FNPRM........................ 02/11/04 69 FR 6595
R&O................................. 02/11/04 69 FR 6578
Public Notice....................... 01/13/05 70 FR 2405
Comment Period End.................. 03/29/05
NOI................................. 01/13/11 76 FR 2297
NOI Comment Period End.............. 03/14/11
Public Notice (release date)........ 05/21/12
Public Notice Comment Period End.... 08/06/12
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
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Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AG60
474. In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement
Act
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 229; 47 U.S.C. 1001 to 1008
Abstract: All of the decisions in this proceeding thus far are
aimed at implementation of provisions of the Communications Assistance
for Law Enforcement Act.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/10/97 62 FR 63302
Order............................... 01/13/98 63 FR 1943
FNPRM............................... 11/16/98 63 FR 63639
R&O................................. 01/29/99 64 FR 51462
Order............................... 03/29/99 64 FR 14834
Second R&O.......................... 09/23/99 64 FR 51462
Third R&O........................... 09/24/99 64 FR 51710
Order on Recon...................... 09/28/99 64 FR 52244
Policy Statement.................... 10/12/99 64 FR 55164
Second Order on Recon............... 05/04/01 66 FR 22446
Order............................... 10/05/01 66 FR 50841
Order on Remand..................... 05/02/02 67 FR 21999
NPRM................................ 09/23/04 69 FR 56976
First R&O........................... 10/13/05 70 FR 59704
Second R&O.......................... 07/05/06 71 FR 38091
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AG74
475. Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements
for Public Safety Communications Requirements
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47
U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 337(a); 47 U.S.C. 403
Abstract: This item takes steps toward developing a flexible
regulatory framework to meet vital current and future public safety
communications needs.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/09/97 62 FR 60199
Second NPRM......................... 11/07/97 62 FR 60199
First R&O........................... 11/02/98 63 FR 58645
Third NPRM.......................... 11/02/98 63 FR 58685
MO&O................................ 11/04/99 64 FR 60123
Second R&O.......................... 08/08/00 65 FR 48393
Fourth NPRM......................... 08/25/00 65 FR 51788
Second MO&O......................... 09/05/00 65 FR 53641
Third MO&O.......................... 11/07/00 65 FR 66644
Third R&O........................... 11/07/00 65 FR 66644
Fifth NPRM.......................... 02/16/01 66 FR 10660
Fourth R&O.......................... 02/16/01 66 FR 10632
MO&O................................ 09/27/02 67 FR 61002
NPRM................................ 11/08/02 67 FR 68079
R&O................................. 12/13/02 67 FR 76697
NPRM................................ 04/27/05 70 FR 21726
R&O................................. 04/27/05 70 FR 21671
NPRM................................ 04/07/06 71 FR 17786
NPRM................................ 09/21/06 71 FR 55149
Ninth NPRM.......................... 01/10/07 72 FR 1201
Ninth NPRM Comment Period End....... 02/26/07
R&O and FNPRM....................... 05/02/07 72 FR 24238
R&O and FNPRM Comment Period End.... 05/23/07
Second R&O.......................... 08/24/07 72 FR 48814
Second FNPRM........................ 05/21/08 73 FR 29582
Third FNPRM......................... 10/03/08 73 FR 57750
Third R&O........................... 01/25/11 76 FR 51271
Fourth FNPRM........................ 01/25/11 76 FR 51271
Fourth FNPRM Comment Period End..... 05/10/11
Fourth R&O.......................... 07/20/11 76 FR 62309
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jeff Cohen, Senior Legal Counsel, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0799, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AG85
476. Implementation of 911 Act (CC Docket No. 92-105, WT Docket No. 00-
110)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47
U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 202; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 210;
47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47
U.S.C. 308 to 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 310
Abstract: This proceeding is separate from the Commission's
proceeding on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems (E911) in that it is
intended to implement provisions of the Wireless Communications and
Public Safety Act of 1999 through the promotion of public safety by the
deployment of a seamless, nationwide emergency communications
infrastructure that includes wireless communications services. More
specifically, a chief goal of the proceeding is to ensure that all
emergency calls are routed to the appropriate local emergency authority
to provide assistance. The E911 proceeding goes a step further and is
aimed at improving the effectiveness and reliability of wireless 911
dispatchers with additional information on wireless 911 calls.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Fourth R&O, Third NPRM.............. 09/19/00 65 FR 56752
NPRM................................ 09/19/00 65 FR 56757
Fifth R&O, First R&O, and MO&O...... 01/14/02 67 FR 1643
Final Rule.......................... 01/25/02 67 FR 3621
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: David H. Siehl, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1313, Fax: 202 418-2816,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AH90
477. Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; PS
Docket No. 11-82
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r);
47 U.S.C. 615a-1
Abstract: The 2004 Report and Order extended the Commission's
outage reporting requirements to non-wireline carriers and streamlined
reporting through a new electronic template. Nine petitions for
reconsideration were filed and remain pending. A Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking regarding the unique communications needs of
airports also remains pending.
The 2012 Report and Order extended the Commission's outage
reporting requirements to interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol
(VOIP) services where there is a complete loss of connectivity that has
the potential to affect at least 900,000 user minutes. Interconnected
VOIP service providers will file outage reports through the same
electronic mechanism as providers of other services. They will be
required to submit a ``Notification'' and a ``Final Report.'' A
notification is due within four hours of discovering a reportable
outage when the outage affects a facility serving a 911 call center,
and within 24 hours when the outage does not affect such facilities. A
Final Report is due within 30 days. The Commission
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deferred action on extending the outage reporting requirements to
broadband Internet services and to circumstances where technical
conditions (such as packet loss, latency, and/or jitter) effectively
prevent communication.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/26/04 69 FR 15761
FNPRM............................... 11/26/04 69 FR 68859
R&O................................. 12/03/04 69 FR 70316
Announcement of Effective Date and 12/30/04 69 FR 78338
Partial Stay.
Petition for Recon.................. 02/15/05 70 FR 7737
Amendment of Delegated Authority.... 02/21/08 73 FR 9462
Public Notice....................... 08/02/10
NPRM................................ 05/13/11 76 FR 33686
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/08/11
R&O................................. 02/21/12 77 FR 25088
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety
and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public
Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington,
DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI22
478. E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers; Dockets: GN
11-117, PS 07-114, WC 05-196, WC 04-36
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47
U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
Abstract: The notice seeks comment on what additional steps the
Commission should take to ensure that providers of Voice-over Internet
Protocol services that interconnect with the public switched telephone
network provide ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/29/04 69 FR 16193
NPRM................................ 06/29/05 70 FR 37307
R&O................................. 06/29/05 70 FR 37273
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/12/05
NPRM................................ 06/20/07 72 FR 33948
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/18/07
FNPRM, NOI.......................... 11/02/10 75 FR 67321
Order, Extension of Comment Period.. 01/07/11 76 FR 1126
Comment Period End.................. 02/18/11
2nd FNPRM, NPRM..................... 08/04/11 76 FR 47114
2nd FNPRM Comment Period End........ 11/02/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI62
479. Stolen Vehicle Recovery System (SVRS)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C.
301 to 303
Abstract: The Report and Order amends 47 CFR 90.20(e)(6) governing
stolen vehicle recovery system operations at 173.075 MHz, by increasing
the radiated power limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the
power output limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the power
output limit for narrowband mobile transceivers; modifying the base
station duty cycle; increasing the tracking duty cycle for mobile
transceivers; and retaining the requirement for TV channel 7
interference studies and that such studies must be served on TV channel
7 stations.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/23/06 71 FR 49401
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/10/06
R&O................................. 10/14/08 73 FR 60631
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Zenji Nakazawa, Assoc. Chief, Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7949,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ01
480. Commercial Mobile Alert System
Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109-347 title VI; EO 13407; 47 U.S.C. 151;
47 U.S.C. 154(i)
Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the
Commission initiated a comprehensive rulemaking to establish a
commercial mobile alert system under which commercial mobile service
providers may elect to transmit emergency alerts to the public. The
Commission has issued three orders adopting CMAS rules as required by
statute. Issues raised in an FNPRM regarding testing requirements for
noncommercial educational and public broadcast television stations
remain outstanding.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/03/08 73 FR 545
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/04/08
First R&O........................... 07/24/08 73 FR 43009
Second R&O.......................... 08/14/08 73 FR 47550
FNPRM............................... 08/14/08 73 FR 47568
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 09/15/08
Third R&O........................... 09/22/08 73 FR 54511
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety
and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public
Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington,
DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ03
481. Emergency Alert System
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and
154(o); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 393(r) and 303(v); 47 U.S.C. 307 and
309; 47 U.S.C. 335 and 403; 47 U.S.C. 544(g); 47 U.S.C. 606 and 615
Abstract: This revision of 47 CFR part 11 provides for national-
level testing of the Emergency Alert System.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/12/10 75 FR 4760
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/30/10
3rd R&O............................. 02/03/11 76 FR 12600
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Eric Ehrenreich, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554,
Phone: 202 418-1726, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ33
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482. Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07-114
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 332
Abstract: Related to the proceedings in which the FCC has
previously acted to improve the quality of all emergency services, this
action requires wireless carriers to take steps to provide more
specific automatic location information in connection with 911
emergency calls to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in areas
where wireless carriers have not done so in the past. Wireless
licensees must now satisfy amended Enhanced 911 location accuracy
standards at either a county-based or a PSAP-based geographic level.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/20/07 72 FR 33948
R&O................................. 02/14/08 73 FR 8617
Public Notice....................... 09/25/08 73 FR 55473
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
FNPRM; NOI.......................... 11/02/10 75 FR 67321
Final Rule.......................... 04/28/11 76 FR 23713
3rd R&O............................. 09/28/11 76 FR 59916
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ52
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
Long-Term Actions
483. Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio
Service Providers
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(n); 47 U.S.C. 154(i)
and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 251(a); 47 U.S.C. 253; 47
U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(1)(B); 47 U.S.C. 309
Abstract: This rulemaking considers whether the Commission should
adopt an automatic roaming rule for voice services for Commercial
Mobile Radio Services and whether the Commission should adopt a roaming
rule for mobile data services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/21/00 65 FR 69891
NPRM................................ 09/28/05 70 FR 56612
NPRM................................ 01/19/06 71 FR 3029
FNPRM............................... 08/30/07 72 FR 50085
Final Rule.......................... 08/30/07 72 FR 50064
Final Rule.......................... 04/28/10 75 FR 22263
FNPRM............................... 04/28/10 75 FR 22338
2nd R&O............................. 05/06/11 76 FR 26199
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Peter Trachtenberg, Assoc. Div. Chief SCPD, WTB,
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7369, Email:
[email protected].
Christina Clearwater, Asst. Div. Chief, SCPD, WTB, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1893, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AH83
484. Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation
(WT Docket No. 01-289)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e)
Abstract: This proceeding is intended to streamline, consolidate,
and revise our part 87 rules governing the Aviation Radio Service. The
rule changes are designed to ensure these rules reflect current
technological advances.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/16/01 66 FR 64785
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/14/02
R&O and FNPRM....................... 10/16/03
FNPRM............................... 04/12/04 69 FR 19140
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 07/12/04
R&O................................. 06/14/04 69 FR 32577
NPRM................................ 12/06/06 71 FR 70710
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/06/07 .......................
Final Rule.......................... 12/06/06 71 FR 70671
3rd R&O............................. 03/29/11 76 FR 17347
Stay Order.......................... 03/29/11 76 FR 17353
Next Action Undetermined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0680, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI35
485. Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA)
and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and
Procedures (WT Docket No. 05-211)
Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and
(j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 155(c); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47
U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47
U.S.C. 325(e); 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 339; 47 U.S.C.
554
Abstract: This proceeding implements rules and procedures needed to
comply with the recently enacted Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act
(CSEA). It establishes a mechanism for reimbursing Federal agencies out
of spectrum auction proceeds for the cost of relocating their
operations from certain ``eligible frequencies'' that have been
reallocated from Federal to non-Federal use. It also seeks to improve
the Commission's ability to achieve Congress' directives with regard to
designated entities and to ensure that, in accordance with the intent
of Congress, every recipient of its designated entity benefits is an
entity that uses its licenses to directly provide facilities-based
telecommunications services for the benefit of the public.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/14/05 70 FR 43372
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/26/05
Declaratory Ruling.................. 06/14/05 70 FR 43322
R&O................................. 01/24/06 71 FR 6214
FNPRM............................... 02/03/06 71 FR 6992
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 02/24/06
Second R&O.......................... 04/25/06 71 FR 26245
Order on Recon of Second R&O........ 06/02/06 71 FR 34272
NPRM................................ 06/21/06 71 FR 35594
NPRM Comment Period End............. 08/21/06
Reply Comment Period End............ 09/19/06
Second Order and Recon of Second R&O 04/04/08 73 FR 18528
Order............................... 02/01/12 77 FR 16470
Next Action Undetermined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum
Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554,
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Phone: 202 418-7384, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI88
486. Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access,
Educational, and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690
MHz Bands
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C.
307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337
Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on whether to assign
Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum in the Gulf of Mexico. It
also seeks comment on how to license unassigned and available EBS
spectrum. Specifically, we seek comment on whether it would be in the
public interest to develop a scheme for licensing unassigned EBS
spectrum that avoids mutual exclusivity; we ask whether EBS eligible
entities could participate fully in a spectrum auction; we seek comment
on the use of small business size standards and bidding credits for EBS
if we adopt a licensing scheme that could result in mutually exclusive
applications; we seek comment on the proper market size and size of
spectrum blocks for new EBS licenses; and we seek comment on issuing
one license to a State agency designated by the Governor to be the
spectrum manager, using frequency coordinators to avoid mutually
exclusive EBS applications, as well as other alternative licensing
schemes. The Commission must develop a new licensing scheme for EBS in
order to achieve the Commission's goal of facilitating the development
of new and innovative wireless services for the benefit of students
throughout the nation.
In addition, the Commission has sought comment on a proposal
intended to make it possible to use wider channel bandwidths for the
provision of broadband services in these spectrum bands. The proposed
changes may permit operators to use spectrum more efficiently, and to
provide higher data rates to consumers, thereby advancing key goals of
the National Broadband Plan.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/02/03 68 FR 34560
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/08/03 .......................
FNPRM............................... 07/29/04 69 FR 72048
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 01/10/03 .......................
R&O................................. 07/29/04 69 FR 72020
MO&O................................ 04/27/06 71 FR 35178
FNPRM............................... 03/20/08 73 FR 26067
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 07/07/08 .......................
MO&O................................ 03/20/08 73 FR 26032
MO&O................................ 09/28/09 74 FR 49335
FNPRM............................... 09/28/09 74 FR 49356
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 10/13/09 .......................
R&O................................. 06/03/10 75 FR 33729
FNPRM............................... 05/27/11 76 FR 32901
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 07/22/11 .......................
Next Action Undetermined............ .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division,
WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ12
487. Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification
Systems (WT Docket No. 04-344)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47
U.S.C. 306; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47
U.S.C. 161
Abstract: This action adopts additional measures for domestic
implementation of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), an advanced
marine vessel tracking and navigation technology that can significantly
enhance our nation's homeland security as well as maritime safety.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Final Rule.......................... 01/29/09 74 FR 5117
Final Rule Effective................ 03/02/09 .......................
Petition for Recon.................. 04/03/09 74 FR 15271
Final Rule.......................... 05/26/11 76 FR 33653
Next Action Undetermined............ .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0680, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ16
488. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz
Band
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C.
157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301
Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 2155-
2175 MHz frequency band (AWS-3) to support the introduction of new
advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as
future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could
provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a
variety of mobile and fixed networks.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on what
service rules should be adopted in the AWS-3 band. We requested comment
on rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to
be fully and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to
American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective
and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging
development of robust wireless broadband services. We proposed to apply
our flexible, market-oriented rules to the band in order to meet this
objective.
Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission's proposed AWS-3
rules, which include adding 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175-80 MHz) to
the AWS-3 band, and requiring licensees of that spectrum to provide--
using up to 25 percent of its wireless network capacity--free, two-way
broadband Internet service at engineered data rates of at least 768
kbps downstream.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/14/07 72 FR 64013
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/14/08 .......................
FNPRM............................... 06/25/08 73 FR 35995
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 08/11/08 .......................
Next Action Undetermined............ .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Associate Div. Chief, Broadband
Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7235,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ19
489. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915 to 1920
MHz, 1995 to 2000 MHz, 2020 to 2025 MHz, and 2175 to 2180 MH Bands
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C.
157; 47
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U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301; * * *
Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 1915-
1920 MHz, 1995-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, and 2175-2180 MHz Bands
(collectively AWS-2) to support the introduction of new advanced
wireless services, including third generations as well as future
generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could
provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a
variety of mobile and fixed networks.
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on what
service rules should be adopted in the AWS-2 band. We requested comment
on rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to
be fully and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to
American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective
and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging
development of robust wireless broadband services.
Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission's proposed rules
for the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz bands. In addition, the
Commission proposed to add 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175-80 MHz band)
to the 2155-2175 MHz band, and would require the licensee of the 2155-
2180 MHz band to provide--using up to 25 percent of its wireless
network capacity--free, two-way broadband Internet service at
engineered data rates of at least 768 kbps downstream.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/02/04 69 FR 63489
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/24/05 .......................
FNPRM............................... 06/25/08 73 FR 35995
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 08/11/08 .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Associate Div. Chief, Broadband
Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7235,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ20
490. Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in
the 698-806 MHz Band, WT Docket No. 08-166; Public Interest Spectrum
Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and
154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47
U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47
U.S.C. 336 and 337
Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order, to
facilitate the DTV transition the Commission tentatively concludes to
amend its rules to make clear that the operation of low power auxiliary
stations within the 700 MHz Band will no longer be permitted after the
end of the DTV transition. The Commission also tentatively concludes to
prohibit the manufacture, import, sale, offer for sale, or shipment of
devices that operate as low power auxiliary stations in the 700 MHz
Band. In addition, for those licensees that have obtained
authorizations to operate low power auxiliary stations in spectrum that
includes the 700 MHz Band beyond the end of the DTV transition, the
Commission tentatively concludes that it will modify these licenses so
as not to permit such operations in the 700 MHz Band after February 17,
2009. The Commission also seeks comment on issues raised by the Public
Interest Spectrum Coalition (PISC) in its informal complaint and
petition for rulemaking.
The Commission also imposes a freeze on the filing of new license
applications that seek to operate on any 700 MHz Band frequencies (698-
806 MHz) after the end of the DTV transition, February 17, 2009, as
well as on granting any request for equipment authorization of low
power auxiliary station devices that would operate in any of the 700
MHz Band frequencies. The Commission also holds in abeyance, until the
conclusion of this proceeding, any pending license applications and
equipment authorization requests that involve operation of low power
auxiliary devices on frequencies in the 700 MHz Band after the end of
the DTV transition.
On January 15, 2010, the Commission released a Report and Order
that prohibits the distribution and sale of wireless microphones that
operate in the 700 MHz Band (698-806 MHz, channels 52-69) and includes
a number of provisions to clear these devices from that band. These
actions help complete an important part of the DTV transition by
clearing the 700 MHz Band to enable the rollout of communications
services for public safety and the deployment of next generation
wireless devices.
On January 15, 2010, the Commission also released a Further Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on the operation of low power
auxiliary stations, including wireless microphones, in the core TV
bands (channels 2-51, excluding channel 37). Among the issues the
Commission is considering in the Further Notice are revisions to its
rules to expand eligibility for licenses to operate wireless
microphones under part 74; the operation of wireless microphones on an
unlicensed basis in the core TV bands under part 15; technical rules to
apply to low power wireless audio devices, including wireless
microphones, operating in the core TV bands on an unlicensed basis
under part 15 of the rules; and long-term solutions to address the
operation of wireless microphones and the efficient use of the core TV
spectrum.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 09/03/08 73 FR 51406
NPRM Comment Period End............. 10/20/08 .......................
R&O................................. 01/22/10 75 FR 3622
FNPRM............................... 01/22/10 75 FR 3682
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 03/22/10 .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: G. William Stafford, Attorney, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554,
Phone: 202 418-0563, Fax: 202 418-3956, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ21
491. Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Improve Public Safety
Communications in the 800 MHz Band, and To Consolidate the 800 MHz and
900 MHz Business and Industrial/Land Transportation Pool Channels
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47
U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332
Abstract: This action adopts rules that retain the current site-
based licensing paradigm for the 900 MHz B/ILT ``white space''; adopts
interference protection rules applicable to all licensees operating in
the 900 MHz B/ILT spectrum; and lifts, on a rolling basis, the freeze
placed on applications for new 900 MHz B/ILT licenses in September
2004--the lift being tied to the completion of rebanding in each 800
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MHz National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) region.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/18/05 70 FR 13143
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/12/05 70 FR 23080
Final Rule.......................... 12/16/08 73 FR 67794
Petition for Recon.................. 03/12/09 74 FR 10739
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Katherine M. Harris, Deputy Chief, Commercial
Wireless Division, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0609,
Fax: 202 418-7224, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ22
492. Amendment of Part 101 To Accommodate 30 MHz Channels in the 6525-
6875 MHz Band and Provide Conditional Authorization on Channels in the
21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 04-114)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C.
157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303;
47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and
333
Abstract: The Commission seeks comments on modifying its rules to
authorize channels with bandwidths of as much as 30 MHz in the 6525-
6875 MHz band. We also propose to allow conditional authorization on
additional channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz bands.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/29/09 74 FR 36134
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/22/09
R&O................................. 06/11/10 75 FR 41767
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division,
WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ28
493. In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762, and
777 to 792 MHz Bands
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r);
47 U.S.C. 309
Abstract: This is one of several docketed proceedings involved in
the establishment of rules governing wireless licenses in the 698-806
MHz Band (the 700 MHz Band). This spectrum is being vacated by
television broadcasters in TV Channels 52-69. It is being made
available for wireless services, including public safety and commercial
services, as a result of the digital television (DTV) transition. This
docket has to do with service rules for the commercial services, and is
known as the 700 MHz Commercial Services proceeding.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/03/06 71 FR 48506
NPRM................................ 09/20/06
FNPRM............................... 05/02/07 72 FR 24238
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 05/23/07
R&O................................. 07/31/07 72 FR 48814
Order on Recon...................... 09/24/07 72 FR 56015
Second FNPRM........................ 05/14/08 73 FR 29582
Second FNPRM Comment Period End..... 06/20/08
Third FNPRM......................... 09/05/08 73 FR 57750
Third FNPRM Comment Period End...... 11/03/08
Second R&O.......................... 02/20/09 74 FR 8868
Final Rule.......................... 03/04/09 74 FR 8868
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy
Division, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1550, Fax: 202 418-
7447, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ35
494. National Environmental Act Compliance for Proposed Tower
Registrations; in the Matter of Effects on Migratory Birds
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(q);
47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(g); 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.
Abstract: On April 14, 2009, American Bird Conservancy, Defenders
of Wildlife, and National Audubon Society filed a Petition for
Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief. The petitioners request that the
Commission adopt on an expedited basis a variety of new rules, which
they assert are necessary to comply with environmental statutes and
their implementing regulations. This proceeding addresses the Petition
for Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/22/06 71 FR 67510
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/20/07
New NPRM Comment Period End......... 05/23/07
Order on Remand..................... 01/26/12 77 FR 3935
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jeff Steinberg, Deputy Chief, Spectrum and
Competition Div, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554,
Phone: 202 418-0896.
RIN: 3060-AJ36
495. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303
Abstract: This proceeding considers rule changes impacting
miscellaneous part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio rules.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 06/13/07 72 FR 32582
FNPRM............................... 04/14/10 75 FR 19340
Order on Recon (Release Date)....... 06/07/10
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Rodney P. Conway, Engineer, Federal Communications
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2904, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ37
496. Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission's Rules for Microwave Use
and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 157;
47 U.S.C. 160 and 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C.
307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319 and 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and 333
Abstract: In this document, the Commission commences a proceeding
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to remove regulatory barriers to the use of spectrum for wireless
backhaul and other point-to-point and point-to-multipoint
communications.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/05/10 75 FR 52185
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/22/10
R&O................................. 09/27/11 76 FR 59559
FNPRM............................... 09/27/11 76 FR 59614
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 10/25/11
R&O................................. 09/05/12 77 FR 54421
FNPRM............................... 09/05/12 77 FR 54511
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 10/22/12
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division,
WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ47
497. 2004 and 2006 Biennial Regulatory Reviews--Streamlining and Other
Revisions of the Commission's Rules Governing Construction, Marking,
and Lighting of Antenna Structures
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i)-(j) and 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(q)
Abstract: In this NPRM, in WT Docket No. 10-88, the Commission
seeks comment on revisions to part 17 of the Commission's rules
governing construction, marking, and lighting of antenna structures.
The Commission initiated this proceeding to update and modernize the
part 17 rules. These proposed revisions are intended to improve
compliance with these rules and allow the Commission to enforce them
more effectively, helping to better ensure the safety of pilots and
aircraft passengers nationwide. The proposed revisions would also
remove outdated and burdensome requirements without compromising the
Commission's statutory responsibility to prevent antenna structures
from being hazards or menaces to air navigation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 05/21/10 75 FR 28517
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/20/10
NPRM Reply Comment Period End....... 08/19/10
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: John Borkowski, Attorney-Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, 2025 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554,
Phone: 202 634-2443.
RIN: 3060-AJ50
498. Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10-208)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47
U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 254;
47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47
U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310
Abstract: This proceeding proposes the creation of the Mobility
Fund to provide an initial infusion of funds toward solving persistent
gaps in mobile services through targeted, one-time support for the
build-out of current-and next-generation wireless infrastructure in
areas where these services are unavailable.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/14/10 75 FR 67060
NPRM Comment Period End............. 01/18/11
R&O................................. 11/29/11 76 FR 73830
FNPRM............................... 12/16/11 76 FR 78384
R&O................................. 12/28/11 76 FR 81562
2nd R&O............................. 07/03/12 77 FR 39435
4th Order on Recon.................. 08/14/12 77 FR 48453
Next Action Undetermined............ .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Scott Mackoul, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0660.
RIN: 3060-AJ58
499. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at
1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz, 1610-1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500
MHz, and 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 and 310
Abstract: The Commission proposes steps to make additional spectrum
available for new investment in mobile broadband networks while
ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite
service capabilities. Mobile broadband is emerging as one of America's
most dynamic innovation and economic platforms. Yet tremendous demand
growth will soon test the limits of spectrum availability. 90 megahertz
of spectrum allocated to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS)--in the 2
GHz band, Big LEO band, and L-band--are potentially available for
terrestrial mobile broadband use. The Commission seeks to remove
regulatory barriers to terrestrial use, and to promote additional
investments, such as those recently made possible by a transaction
between Harbinger Capital Partners and SkyTerra Communications, while
retaining sufficient market-wide MSS capability. The Commission
proposes to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the 2 GHz
band, consistent with the International Table of Allocations. This
allocation modification is a precondition for more flexible licensing
of terrestrial services within the band. Second, the Commission
proposes to apply the Commission's secondary market policies and rules
applicable to terrestrial services to all transactions involving the
use of MSS bands for terrestrial services in order to create greater
predictability and regulatory parity with bands licensed for
terrestrial mobile broadband service. The Commission also requests
comment on further steps we can take to increase the value,
utilization, innovation, and investment in MSS spectrum generally.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 07/15/10 75 FR 49871
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/30/10
R&O................................. 04/06/11 76 FR 31252
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jeremy Marcus, Asst. Division Chief, Broadband
Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0059,
Fax: 202 418-7257, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ59
500. Improving Spectrum Efficiency Through Flexible Channel Spacing and
Bandwidth Utilization for Economic Area-Based 800 MHz Specialized
Mobile Radio Licensees; WT Docket Nos. 12-64 and 11-110
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47
U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C.
308
Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to allow EA-based 800 MHz
SMR Licensees in 813.5-824/858.5-869
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MHz to exceed the channel spacing and bandwidth limitation in Section
90.209 of the Commission's rules subject to conditions.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/29/12 77 FR 18991
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/13/12
R&O................................. 05/24/12 77 FR 33972
Petition for Recon Public Notice.... 08/16/12 77 FR 53163
Petition for Recon PN Comment Period 09/27/12
End.
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Mr. Brian Regan, Federal Communications Commission,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2849, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ71
501. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2000-2020 MHz
and 2180-2200 MHz Bands
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 153; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47
U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307;
47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C.
319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 333
Abstract: In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission
proposes to increase the Nation's supply of spectrum for mobile
broadband by removing unnecessary barriers to flexible use of spectrum
currently assigned to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) in the 2 GHz
band. This proposal would carry out a recommendation in the National
Broadband Plan that the Commission enable the provision of stand-alone
terrestrial services in this spectrum. We do so by proposing service,
technical, assignment, and licensing rules for this spectrum. These
proposed rules are designed to provide for flexible use of this
spectrum, to encourage innovation and investment in mobile broadband,
and to provide a stable regulatory environment in which broadband
deployment could develop. Additionally, in our Notice of Inquiry, we
seek comment on potential ways to free up additional valuable spectrum
to address the Nation's growing demand for mobile broadband spectrum.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/17/12
NPRM................................ 04/17/12 77 FR 22720
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jeremy Marcus, Asst. Division Chief, Broadband
Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0059,
Fax: 202 418-7257, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ73
502. Promoting Interoperability in the 700 MHz Commercial Spectrum;
Interoperability of Mobile User Equipment Across Paired Commercial
Spectrum Blocks in the 700 MHz Band
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47
U.S.C. 154 (j); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47
U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47
U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307(a); 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(3); 47 U.S.C. 316(a)(1);
47 CFR 1.401 et seq.
Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on whether the customers of
lower 700 MHz B and C block licensees would experience harmful
interference--and if so, to what degree, if the lower 700 MHz band were
interoperable. The Commission also explores the next steps should it
find that interoperability would cause limited or no harmful
interference to lower 700 MHz B and C block licensees, or that such
interference can reasonably be mitigated through industry efforts and/
or through modifications to the Commission's technical rules or other
regulatory measures.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 04/02/12 77 FR 19575
NPRM Comment Period End............. 06/01/12
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Brenda Boykin, Federal Communications Commission,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2062, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ78
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
Completed Actions
503. Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission's Rules Governing
Maritime Communications
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 302 to 303
Abstract: This matter concerns the amendment of the rules governing
maritime communications in order to consolidate, revise, and streamline
the regulations as well as address new international requirements and
improve the operational ability of all users of marine radios.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/24/00 65 FR 21694
NPRM................................ 08/17/00 65 FR 50173
NPRM................................ 05/17/02 67 FR 35086
Report & Order...................... 08/07/03 68 FR 46957
Second R&O, Sixth R&O, Second FNPRM. 04/06/04 69 FR 18007
Comments Due........................ 06/07/04
Reply Comments Due.................. 07/06/04
Second R&O and Sixth R&O............ 11/08/04 69 FR 64664
NPRM................................ 11/08/06 71 FR 65447
Final Action........................ 01/25/08 73 FR 4475
Petition for Reconsideration........ 03/18/08 73 FR 14486
4th R&O [Release Date].............. 06/10/10 .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0680, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AH55
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
Wireline Competition Bureau
Long-Term Actions
504. Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996
Telecommunications Act
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.
Abstract: The goals of Universal Service, as mandated by the 1996
Act, are to promote the availability of quality services at just,
reasonable, and affordable rates; increase access to advanced
telecommunications services throughout the Nation; advance the
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availability of such services to all consumers, including those in low
income, rural, insular, and high cost areas at rates that are
reasonably comparable to those charged in urban areas. In addition, the
1996 Act states that all providers of telecommunications services
should contribute to Federal universal service in some equitable and
nondiscriminatory manner; there should be specific, predictable, and
sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance
universal service; all schools, classrooms, health care providers, and
libraries should, generally, have access to advanced telecommunications
services; and finally, that the Federal-State Joint Board and the
Commission should determine those other principles that, consistent
with the 1996 Act, are necessary to protect the public interest. More
recently, modernization efforts for continuous improvements to the
universal service programs are being realized consistent and in keeping
with the goals envisioned by the National Broadband Plan.
On February 19, 2010, the Commission released an Order and Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking that enabled schools that receive funding from
the E-rate program to allow members of the general public to use the
schools' Internet access during non-operating hours through funding
year 2010 (July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011) and sought comment on
revising its rules to make this change permanent.
On March 18, 2010, the Commission issued a Report & Order and
Memorandum Opinion & Order. In this order, the Commission addressed an
inequitable asymmetry in the Commission's current rules governing the
receipt of universal service high-cost local switching support (LSS) by
small incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs). By modifying the
Commission's rules to permit incumbent LECs that lose lines to receive
additional LSS when they cross a threshold, the order provides LSS to
all small LECs on the same basis. Nothing in the order is intended to
address the long-term role of LSS in the Commission's high-cost
universal service policies, which the Commission is considering as part
of comprehensive universal service reform. April 16, 2010, the
Commission issued an Order and NPRM addressing high-cost universal
service support for non-rural carriers serving insular areas. In the
NPRM, the Commission sought comment on amending its rules to provide
additional low-income support in Puerto Rico.
On April 21, 2010, the Commission issued a Notice of Inquiry and
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the first in a series of proceedings to
kick off universal service support reform that is key to making
broadband service available for millions of Americans who lack access.
This NOI and NPRM sought comment on first steps to reform the
distribution of universal service high-cost support.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Recommended Decision Federal-State 11/08/96 61 FR 63778
Joint Board, Universal Service.
First R&O........................... 05/08/97 62 FR 32862
Second R&O.......................... 05/08/97 62 FR 32862
Order on Recon...................... 07/10/97 62 FR 40742
R&O and Second Order on Recon....... 07/18/97 62 FR 41294
Second R&O, and FNPRM............... 08/15/97 62 FR 47404
Third R&O........................... 10/14/97 62 FR 56118
Second Order on Recon............... 11/26/97 62 FR 65036
Fourth Order on Recon............... 12/30/97 62 FR 2093
Fifth Order on Recon................ 06/22/98 63 FR 43088
Fifth R&O........................... 10/28/98 63 FR 63993
Eighth Order on Recon............... 11/21/98
Second Recommended Decision......... 11/25/98 63 FR 67837
Thirteenth Order on Recon........... 06/09/99 64 FR 30917
FNPRM............................... 06/14/99 64 FR 31780
FNPRM............................... 09/30/99 64 FR 52738
Fourteenth Order on Recon........... 11/16/99 64 FR 62120
Fifteenth Order on Recon............ 11/30/99 64 FR 66778
Tenth R&O........................... 12/01/99 64 FR 67372
Ninth R&O and Eighteenth Order on 12/01/99 64 FR 67416
Recon.
Nineteenth Order on Recon........... 12/30/99 64 FR 73427
Twentieth Order on Recon............ 05/08/00 65 FR 26513
Public Notice....................... 07/18/00 65 FR 44507
Twelfth R&O, MO&O and FNPRM......... 08/04/00 65 FR 47883
FNPRM and Order..................... 11/09/00 65 FR 67322
FNPRM............................... 01/26/01 66 FR 7867
R&O and Order on Recon.............. 03/14/01 66 FR 16144
NPRM................................ 05/08/01 66 FR 28718
Order............................... 05/22/01 66 FR 35107
Fourteenth R&O and FNPRM............ 05/23/01 66 FR 30080
FNPRM and Order..................... 01/25/02 67 FR 7327
NPRM................................ 02/15/02 67 FR 9232
NPRM and Order...................... 02/15/02 67 FR 10846
FNPRM and R&O....................... 02/26/02 67 FR 11254
NPRM................................ 04/19/02 67 FR 34653
Order and Second FNPRM.............. 12/13/02 67 FR 79543
NPRM................................ 02/25/03 68 FR 12020
Public Notice....................... 02/26/03 68 FR 10724
Second R&O and FNPRM................ 06/20/03 68 FR 36961
Twenty-Fifth Order on Recon, R&O, 07/16/03 68 FR 41996
Order, and FNPRM.
NPRM................................ 07/17/03 68 FR 42333
Order............................... 07/24/03 68 FR 47453
Order............................... 08/06/03 68 FR 46500
Order and Order on Recon............ 08/19/03 68 FR 49707
Order on Remand, MO&O, FNPRM........ 10/27/03 68 FR 69641
R&O, Order on Recon, FNPRM.......... 11/17/03 68 FR 74492
R&O, FNPRM.......................... 02/26/04 69 FR 13794
R&O, FNPRM.......................... 04/29/04 .......................
NPRM................................ 05/14/04 69 FR 3130
NPRM................................ 06/08/04 69 FR 40839
Order............................... 06/28/04 69 FR 48232
Order on Recon & Fourth R&O......... 07/30/04 69 FR 55983
Fifth R&O and Order................. 08/13/04 69 FR 55097
Order............................... 08/26/04 69 FR 57289
Second FNPRM........................ 09/16/04 69 FR 61334
Order & Order on Recon.............. 01/10/05 70 FR 10057
Sixth R&O........................... 03/14/05 70 FR 19321
R&O................................. 03/17/05 70 FR 29960
MO&O................................ 03/30/05 70 FR 21779
NPRM & FNPRM........................ 06/14/05 70 FR 41658
Order............................... 10/14/05 70 FR 65850
Order............................... 10/27/05
NPRM................................ 01/11/06 71 FR 1721
Report Number 2747.................. 01/12/06 71 FR 2042
Order............................... 02/08/06 71 FR 6485
FNPRM............................... 03/15/06 71 FR 13393
R&O and NPRM........................ 07/10/06 71 FR 38781
Order............................... 01/01/06 71 FR 6485
Order............................... 05/16/06 71 FR 30298
MO&O and FNPRM...................... 05/16/06 71 FR 29843
R&O................................. 06/27/06 71 FR 38781
Public Notice....................... 08/11/06 71 FR 50420
Order............................... 09/29/06 71 FR 65517
Public Notice....................... 03/12/07 72 FR 36706
Public Notice....................... 03/13/07 72 FR 40816
Public Notice....................... 03/16/07 72 FR 39421
Notice of Inquiry................... 04/16/07
NPRM................................ 05/14/07 72 FR 28936
Recommended Decision................ 11/20/07
Order............................... 02/14/08 73 FR 8670
NPRM................................ 03/04/08 73 FR 11580
NPRM................................ 03/04/08 73 FR 11591
R&O................................. 05/05/08 73 FR 11837
Public Notice....................... 07/02/08 73 FR 37882
NPRM................................ 08/19/08 73 FR 48352
Notice of Inquiry................... 10/14/08 73 FR 60689
Order on Remand, R&O, FNPRM......... 11/12/08 73 FR 66821
R&O................................. 05/22/09 74 FR 2395
Order & NPRM........................ 03/24/10 75 FR 10199
R&O and MO&O........................ 04/08/10 75 FR 17872
NOI and NPRM........................ 05/13/10 75 FR 26906
Order and NPRM...................... 05/28/10 75 FR 30024
NPRM................................ 06/09/10 75 FR 32699
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NPRM................................ 08/09/10 75 FR 48236
NPRM................................ 09/21/10 75 FR 56494
R&O................................. 12/03/10 75 FR 75393
Order............................... 01/27/11 76 FR 4827
NPRM................................ 03/02/11 76 FR 11407
NPRM................................ 03/02/11 76 FR 11632
NPRM................................ 03/23/11 76 FR 16482
Order and NPRM...................... 06/27/11 76 FR 37307
R&O................................. 12/28/11 76 FR 81562
Order............................... 03/09/12 77 FR 14297
R&O................................. 03/30/12 77 FR 19125
Order............................... 05/23/12 77 FR 30411
3rd Order on Recon.................. 05/24/12 77 FR 30904
Public Notice....................... 05/31/12 77 FR 32113
FNPRM............................... 06/07/12 77 FR 33896
Public Notice....................... 07/26/12 77 FR 43773
Order............................... 08/30/12 77 FR 52616
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Nakesha Woodward, Program Support Assistant,
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
20554, Phone: 202 418-1502, Email:[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AF85
505. 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review--Telecommunications Service
Quality Reporting Requirements
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47
U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 403
Abstract: This NPRM proposes to eliminate our current service
quality reports (ARMIS Report 43-05 and 43-06) and replace them with a
more consumer-oriented report. The NPRM proposes to reduce the
reporting categories from more than 30 to 6, and addresses the needs of
carriers, consumers, state public utility commissions, and other
interested parties.
On February 15, 2005, the Commission adopted an Order that extended
the Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues until March 1,
2007.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 12/04/00 65 FR 75657
Order............................... 02/06/02 67 FR 5670
Order............................... 03/22/05 70 FR 14466
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis Div.,
WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7380, Fax:
202 418-6768, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AH72
506. Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47
U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403
Abstract: On October 11, 2001, the Commission adopted an Order
reforming the interstate access charge and universal service support
system for rate-of-return incumbent carriers. The Order adopts three
principal reforms. First, the Order modifies the interstate access rate
structure for small carriers to align it more closely with the manner
in which costs are incurred. Second, the Order removes implicit support
for universal service from the rate structure and replaces it with
explicit, portable support. Third, the Order permits small carriers to
continue to set rates based on the authorized rate of return of 11.25
percent. The Order became effective on January 1, 2002, and the support
mechanism established by the Order was implemented beginning July 1,
2002.
The Commission also adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(FNPRM) seeking additional comment on proposals for incentive
regulation, increased pricing flexibility for rate-of-return carriers,
and proposed changes to the Commission's ``all-or-nothing'' rule.
Comments on the FNPRM were due on February 14, 2002, and reply comments
on March 18, 2002.
On February 12, 2004, the Commission adopted a Second Report and
Order resolving several issues on which the Commission sought comment
in the FNPRM. First, the Commission modified the ``all-or-nothing''
rule to permit rate-of-return carriers to bring recently acquired price
cap lines back to rate-of-return regulation. Second, the Commission
granted rate-of-return carriers the authority immediately to provide
geographically deaveraged transport and special access rates, subject
to certain limitations. Third, the Commission merged Long Term Support
(LTS) with Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS).
The Commission also adopted a Second FNPRM seeking comment on two
specific plans that propose establishing optional alternative
regulation mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. In conjunction with
the consideration of those alternative regulation proposals, the
Commission sought comment on modification that would permit a rate-of-
return carrier to adopt an alternative regulation plan for some study
areas, while retaining rate-of-return regulation for other of its study
areas. Comments on the Second FNPRM were due on April 23, 2004, and May
10, 2004.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 01/25/01 66 FR 7725
NPRM Comment Period End............. 02/26/01
FNPRM............................... 11/30/01 66 FR 59761
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 12/31/01
R&O................................. 11/30/01 66 FR 59719
Second FNPRM........................ 03/23/04 69 FR 13794
Second FNPRM Comment Period End..... 04/23/04
Order............................... 05/06/04 69 FR 25325
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1572, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AH74
507. National Exchange Carrier Association Petition
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; * *
*
Abstract: In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) released on
July 19, 2004, the Commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding to
examine the proper number of end user common line charges (commonly
referred to as subscriber line charges or SLCs) that carriers may
assess upon customers that obtain derived channel T-1 service where the
customer provides the terminating channelization equipment and upon
customers that obtain Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Integrated Service
Digital Network (ISDN) service.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/13/04 69 FR 50141
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/12/04
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1572, Email:
[email protected].
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RIN: 3060-AI47
508. IP-Enabled Services
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; * * *
Abstract: The notice seeks comment on ways in which the Commission
might categorize or regulate IP-enabled services. It poses questions
regarding the proper allocation of jurisdiction over each category of
IP-enabled service. The notice then requests comment on whether the
services comprising each category constitute ``telecommunications
services'' or ``information services'' under the definitions set forth
in the Act. Finally, noting the Commission's statutory forbearance
authority and title I ancillary jurisdiction, the notice describes a
number of central regulatory requirements (including, for example,
those relating to access charges, universal service, E911, and
disability accessibility), and asks which, if any, should apply to each
category of IP-enabled services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 03/29/04 69 FR 16193
NPRM Comment Period End............. 07/14/04 .......................
First R&O........................... 06/03/05 70 FR 37273
Public Notice....................... 06/16/05 70 FR 37403
First R&O Effective................. 07/29/05 70 FR 43323
Public Notice....................... 08/31/05 70 FR 51815
R&O................................. 07/10/06 71 FR 38781
R&O and FNPRM....................... 06/08/07 72 FR 31948
FNPRM Comment Period End............ 07/09/07 72 FR 31782
R&O................................. 08/06/07 72 FR 43546
Public Notice....................... 08/07/07 72 FR 44136
R&O................................. 08/16/07 72 FR 45908
Public Notice....................... 11/01/07 72 FR 61813
Public Notice....................... 11/01/07 72 FR 61882
Public Notice....................... 12/13/07 72 FR 70808
Public Notice....................... 12/20/07 72 FR 72358
R&O................................. 02/21/08 73 FR 9463
NPRM................................ 02/21/08 73 FR 9507
Order............................... 05/15/08 73 FR 28057
Order............................... 07/29/09 74 FR 37624
R&O................................. 08/07/09 74 FR 39551
Public Notice....................... 10/14/09 74 FR 52808
Announcement of Effective Date...... 03/19/10 75 FR 13235
Public Notice....................... 05/20/10 75 FR 28249
Public Notice....................... 06/11/10 75 FR 33303
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Deputy Chief, Competition Policy
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0942,
Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AI48
509. Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers
(WC Docket No. 07-135)
Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is
examining whether its existing rules governing the setting of tariffed
rates by local exchange carriers (LECs) provide incentives and
opportunities for carriers to increase access demand endogenously with
the result that the tariff rates are no longer just and reasonable. The
Commission tentatively concluded that it must revise its tariff rules
so that it can be confident that tariffed rates remain just and
reasonable even if a carrier experiences or induces significant
increases in access demand. The Commission sought comment on the types
of activities that are caused increases in interstate access demand and
the effects of such demand increases on the cost structures of LECs.
The Commission also sought comment on several means of ensuring just
and reasonable rates going forward. The NPRM invited comment on
potential traffic stimulation by rate-of-return LECs, price cap LECs,
and competitive LECs, as well as other forms of intercarrier traffic
stimulation. Comments were received on December 17, 2007, and reply
comments were received on January 16, 2008.
On February 8, 2011, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on proposed rule revisions to
address access stimulation. The Commission sought comment on a proposal
to require rate-of-return LECs and competitive LECs to file revised
tariffs if they enter into or have existing revenue sharing agreements.
The proposed tariff filing requirements vary depending on the type of
LEC involved. The Commission also sought comment on other record
proposals and on possible rules for addressing access stimulation in
the context of intra-MTA call terminations by CMRS providers. Comments
were filed on April 1, 2011, and reply comments were filed on April 18,
2011.
In the USF/ICC Transformation Order, we defined access stimulation.
The access stimulation definition we adopted has two conditions: (1) A
revenue sharing condition; and (2) an additional traffic volume
condition, which is met where the LEC either: (a) Has a three-to-one
interstate terminating-to-originating traffic ratio in a calendar
month; or (b) has had more than a 100 percent growth in interstate
originating and/or terminating switched access minutes of use in a
month compared to the same month in the preceding year. If both
conditions are satisfied, the LEC generally must file revised tariffs
to account for its increased traffic.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/15/07 72 FR 64179
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/17/07 .......................
FNPRM............................... 03/02/11 76 FR 11632
R&O and FNPRM....................... 12/08/11 76 FR 76623
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney--Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1572, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ02
510. Jurisdictional Separations
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47
U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 221(c); 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C.
410
Abstract: Jurisdictional separations is the process, pursuant to
part 36 of the Commission's rules, by which incumbent local exchange
carriers apportion regulated costs between the intrastate and
interstate jurisdictions. In 1997, the Commission initiated a
proceeding seeking comment on the extent to which legislative changes,
technological changes, and market changes warrant comprehensive reform
of the separations process. In 2001, the Commission adopted the
Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations' recommendation
to impose an interim freeze of the part 36 category relationships and
jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of five years,
pending comprehensive reform of the part 36 separations rules. In 2006,
the Commission adopted an Order and Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking, which extended the separations freeze for a period of three
years and sought comment on comprehensive reform. In 2009, the
Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze
an additional year to June 2010. In 2010, the Commission adopted a
Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional
year to June 2011. In 2011, the Commission adopted a Report and Order
extending the separations freeze for an additional year to June 2012.
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The Commission is considering a Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking regarding extending the separations freeze for an additional
two years to June 2014.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/05/97 62 FR 59842
NPRM Comment Period End............. 12/10/97 .......................
Order............................... 06/21/01 66 FR 33202
Order and FNPRM..................... 05/26/06 71 FR 29882
Order and FNPRM Comment Period End.. 08/22/06 .......................
Report and Order.................... 05/15/09 74 FR 23955
R&O................................. 05/25/10 75 FR 30301
R&O................................. 05/27/11 76 FR 30840
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Ted Burmeister, Federal Communications Commission,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7389, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ06
511. Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and
Operating Data Gathering (WC Docket Nos. 08-190, 07-139, 07-204, 07-
273, 07-21)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 155; 47 U.S.C. 160 and 161; 47
U.S.C. 20 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 218 to 220; 47 U.S.C. 251 to
271; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 332; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 502 and 503
Abstract: This NPRM tentatively proposes to collect infrastructure
and operating data that is tailored in scope to be consistent with
Commission objectives from all facilities-based providers of broadband
and telecommunications. Similarly, the NPRM also tentatively proposes
to collect data concerning service quality and customer satisfaction
from all facilities-based providers of broadband and
telecommunications. The NPRM seeks comment on the proposals, on the
specific information to be collected, and on the mechanisms for
collecting information.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 10/15/08 73 FR 60997
NPRM Comment Period End............. 11/14/08 .......................
Reply Comment Period End............ 12/15/08 .......................
NPRM................................ 02/28/11 76 FR 12308
NPRM Comment Period End............. 03/30/11 .......................
Reply Comment Period End............ 04/14/11 .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis Div.,
WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau,
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7380, Fax:
202 418-6768, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ14
512. Form 477; Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate
Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans
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 NPRM seeks comment on streamlining and reforming the
Commission's Form 477 Data Program which is the Commission's primary
tool to collect data on broadband and telephone services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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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
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Carol Simpson, Deputy Chief, Policy Division,
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2391,
Fax: 202 418-2816, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ15
513. Preserving the Open Internet; Broadband Industry Practices
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154 (i)-
(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b)
Abstract: In 2009, the FCC launched a public process to determine
whether and what actions might be necessary to preserve the
characteristics that have allowed the Internet to grow into an
indispensable platform supporting our nation's economy and civic life.
After receiving input from more than 100,000 individuals and
organizations and several public workshops, this process has made clear
that the Internet has thrived because of its freedom and openness--the
absence of any gatekeeper blocking lawful uses of the network or
picking winners and losers online. The Open Internet Order builds on
the bipartisan Internet Policy Statement the Commission adopted in
2005. The Order requires that all broadband providers are required to
be transparent by disclosing their network management practices,
performance, and commercial terms; fixed providers may not block lawful
content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices; fixed
providers may not unreasonably discriminate in transmitting lawful
network traffic; mobile providers may not block access to lawful Web
sites, or applications that compete with their voice or video telephony
services; and all providers may engage in ``reasonable network
management,'' such as managing the network to address congestion or
security issues. The rules do not prevent broadband providers from
offering specialized services, such as facilities-based VoIP; do not
prevent providers from blocking unlawful content or unlawful transfers
of content; and do not supersede any obligation or authorization a
provider may have to address the needs of emergency communications or
law enforcement, public safety, or national security authorities.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 11/30/09 74 FR 62638
NPRM Comment Period End............. 04/26/10 .......................
Public Notice....................... 09/10/10 75 FR 55297
Comment Period End.................. 11/04/10 .......................
Order............................... 09/23/11 76 FR 59192
OMB Approval Notice................. 09/21/11 76 FR 58512
Rules Effective..................... 11/20/11 .......................
Public Notice Petition for Recon.... 11/14/11 76 FR 74721
Comment Period End.................. 12/27/11 .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: R. Matthew Warner, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554,
Phone: 202 418-2419, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ30
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514. Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation
Requirements (WC Docket No 07-244)
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j);
47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
Abstract: In 2007, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking in WC Docket No. 07-244. The Notice sought comment on
whether the Commission should adopt rules specifying the length of the
porting intervals or other details of the porting process. It also
tentatively concluded that the Commission should adopt rules reducing
the porting interval for wireline-to-wireline and intermodal simple
port requests, specifically, to a 48-hour porting interval.
In the Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation
Requirements First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking, released on May 13, 2009, the Commission reduced the
porting interval for simple wireline and simple intermodal port
requests, requiring all entities subject to its local number
portability (LNP) rules to complete simple wireline-to-wireline and
simple intermodal port requests within one business day. In a related
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Commission sought
comment on what further steps, if any, the Commission should take to
improve the process of changing providers.
In the LNP Standard Fields Order, released on May 20, 2010, the
Commission adopted standardized data fields for simple wireline and
intermodal ports. The Order also adopts the NANC's recommendations for
porting process provisioning flows and for counting a business day in
the context of number porting.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/21/08 73 FR 9507
R&O and FNPRM....................... 07/02/09 74 FR 31630
R&O................................. 06/22/10 75 FR 35305
Next Action Undetermined............
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney--Advisor, WCB, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554,
Phone: 202 418-7958, Fax: 202 418-1413, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ32
515. Electronic Tariff Filing System (ETFS); WC Docket No. 10-141
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47
U.S.C. 218 and 222; 47 U.S.C. 225 to 226; 47 U.S.C. 228 and 254; 47
U.S.C. 403
Abstract: Section 402(b)(1)(A)(iii) of the Telecommunications Act
of 1996 added section 204(a)(3) to the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended, providing for streamlined tariff filings by local exchange
carriers. On September 6, 1996, in an effort to meet the goals of the
1996 Act, the Commission released the Tariff Streamlining NPRM,
proposing measures to implement the tariff streamlining requirements of
section 204(a)(3). Among other suggestions, the Commission proposed
requiring LECs to file tariffs electronically.
The Commission began implementing the electronic filing of tariffs
on January 31, 1997, when it released the Streamlined Tariff Order. On
November 17, 1997, the Bureau made this electronic system, known as the
Electronic Tariff Filing System, available for voluntary filing by
incumbent LECs. The Bureau also announced that the use of ETFS would
become mandatory for all incumbent LECs in 1998.
On May 28, 1998, in the ETFS Order, the Bureau established July 1,
1998, as the date after which incumbent LECs would be required to use
ETFS to file tariffs and associated documents. The Commission deferred
consideration of establishing mandatory electronic filing for non-
incumbent LECs until the conclusion of a proceeding considering the
mandatory detariffing of interstate long distance services.
On June 9, 2011, the Commission adopted rule revisions to require
all tariff filiers to file tariffs using ETFS. Carriers were given a 60
day window in order to make their initial filings on ETFS. On October
13, 2011, the Commission announced that all tariff filiers should file
their initial Base Document and/or Informational Tariff using the ETFS
between November 17, 2011 and January 17, 2012. After January 17, 2012,
all carriers would be required to use ETFS on a going forward basis to
file their tariff documents.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 08/11/10 75 FR 48629
NPRM Comment Period End............. 09/10/10 .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End....... 09/27/10 .......................
Report and Order.................... 07/20/11 76 FR 43206
Next Action Undetermined
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Pamela Arluk, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554,
Phone: 202 418-1540, Email: [email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ41
516. Implementation of Section 224 of the Act; A National Broadband
Plan for Our Future; WC Docket No. 07-245, GN Docket No. 09-51
Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i0; 47 U.S.C. 154(j);
47 U.S.C. 224
Abstract: In 2010, the Commission released an Order and Further
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which implemented certain pole attachment
recommendations of the National Broadband Plan and sought comment with
regard to others. On April 7, 2011, the Commission adopted a Report and
Order and Order on Reconsideration that sets forth a comprehensive
regulatory scheme for access to poles, and modifies existing rules for
pole attachment rates and enforcement.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM................................ 02/06/08 73 FR 6879
FNPRM............................... 07/15/10 75 FR 41338
Declaratory Ruling.................. 08/03/10 75 FR 45494
R&O................................. 05/09/11 76 FR 26620
Next Action Undetermined ......... .......................
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
Agency Contact: Jonathan Reel, Attorney Advisor, Federal
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0637, Email:
[email protected].
RIN: 3060-AJ64
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