[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Federal Communications Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]
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Part LII
Federal Communications Commission
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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Ch. I
Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations; October 1994
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Publication of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations.
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SUMMARY: Twice a year, the Commission publishes 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.
The Agenda also provides the CFR citations and legal authorities which
govern these proceedings. The Regulatory Flexibility Act (94 Stat.
1167; 5 U.S.C. 605) includes notations on the applicability of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act to each item. The Unified Agenda will be
published in the Federal Register in April and October of each year.
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street NW.,
Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Camp, Office of Managing
Director, (202) 418-0442.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings
The Commission encourages public participation in the FCC
rulemaking process. To help keep the public informed of significant
rulemaking proceedings, the Commission has prepared an agenda of
important proceedings now in progress. OMB will publish the Unified
Agenda in the Federal Register in April and October of each year.
Regulatory Plan
For this edition of FCC's regulatory agenda, the most important
regulatory actions are included in The Regulatory Plan, which
appears in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register. The
Regulatory Plan entries are listed in the Table of Contents and are
denoted by a bracketed bold reference, which directs the reader to
the appropriate Sequence Number in Part II.
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, which begins at 1
with the first docket initiated during a calendar year (e.g.,
Docket 80-1 or Docket 83-1). The abbreviation for the responsible
Bureau usually precedes the docket number, as in ``MM Docket 79-
164,'' which indicates that the responsible Bureau is the Mass
Media Bureau. A docket number consisting of only five digits (e.g.,
Docket 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.
Further Notice of Inquiry (FNOI)
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - issued by the Commission
when it is proposing a specific change to the FCC Rules and
Regulations. Before any changes are actually made, interested
parties may submit written comments on the proposals.
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)
Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) - issued by the Commission
to deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a
decision, or deny a petition for reconsideration of a decision.
Rulemaking (RM) Number - assigned to a proceeding after the
appropriate Bureau/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 FCC Rules will not be
changed.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary,
Federal Communications Commission.
CABLE SERVICES BUREAU--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4933 Cable Act: Cost of Service............................................................ 3060-AF48
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CABLE SERVICES BUREAU--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4934 Cable Act: Must Carry/Retransmission Consent.......................................... 3060-AF39
4935 Cable Act: Rate Regulation............................................................ 3060-AF41
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COMMON CARRIER BUREAU--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4936 Interconnection Obligations Pertaining to Commercial Mobile Radio Services............ 3060-AF58
4937 Revision of Part 24 of the Commission's Rules Pertaining to Personal Communications
Service............................................................................... 3060-AF59
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COMMON CARRIER BUREAU--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
Number Number
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4938 Transport Rate Structure and Pricing.................................................. 3060-AF06
4939 Rules and Policies Regarding Calling Number Identification Services (CC Docket 91-281) 3060-AF07
4940 In the Matter of Intelligent Networks................................................. 3060-AF08
4941 Domestic Public Fixed Radio Services.................................................. 3060-AF27
4942 Revision of Part 22 of the Commission's Rules......................................... 3060-AF28
4943 Administration of the North American Numbering Plan................................... 3060-AF50
4944 In the Matter of Billed Party Preference for 0+ InterLATA Calls....................... 3060-AF60
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COMMON CARRIER BUREAU--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identifier
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4945 Satellite Communications.............................................................. 3060-AD70
4946 Telephone Company/Cable Television Cross-Ownership Rules Sections 63.54-63.56 (Reg
Plan Seq. No. 202).................................................................... 3060-AE40
4947 Expanded Interconnection With Local Telephone Company Facilities (Reg Plan Seq. No.
203).................................................................................. 3060-AF04
4948 Reform of the Interstate Rate of Return Represcription and Enforcement Processes...... 3060-AF12
4949 Rulemaking to Amend Part 1 and Part 21 to Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz Band and to
Establish Rules and Policies for Local Multi-Point Distribution Service............... 3060-AF26
4950 Deregulation of International Receive-Only Earth Stations............................. 3060-AF33
4951 Satellite Communications.............................................................. 3060-AF42
4952 Revision of Part 22 of the Commission's Rules Pertaining to Power Limits for Paging
Stations in the 931 MHz Band in the Public Land Mobile Service........................ 3060-AF46
4953 Implementation of Sections 3(n) and 332 of the Communications Act - Regulatory
Treatment of Mobile Services.......................................................... 3060-AF49
4954 The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements....................... 3060-AF51
4955 Equal Access and Interconnection Obligations Pertaining to Commercial Mobile Radio
Services.............................................................................. 3060-AF57
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References in boldface appear in the Regulatory Plan in Part II of this issue of the Federal Register.
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Prerule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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4956 Standards for ISM Equipment........................................................... 3060-AE97
4957 Laboratory Accreditation Program...................................................... 3060-AF00
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OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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4958 Millimeter Wave Technology............................................................ 3060-AF61
4959 Transfer of 50 MHz from Government Use................................................ 3060-AF62
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OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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4960 Personal Communications Services...................................................... 3060-AE65
4961 Digital LMSS in L-Band Spectrum....................................................... 3060-AE68
4962 Authorization of Plug-in CPU Cards.................................................... 3060-AE80
4963 Digital Audio Broadcasting............................................................ 3060-AE81
4964 Low Earth Orbiting Satellites......................................................... 3060-AE82
4965 General Satellite Service............................................................. 3060-AE96
4966 Low-Earth Orbiting Satellites (Above 1 GHz)........................................... 3060-AF16
4967 Emerging Technology Bands............................................................. 3060-AF18
4968 Streamline of Equipment Authorization Process......................................... 3060-AF29
4969 MRI Exemption......................................................................... 3060-AF30
4970 Amateur Allocation at 219 MHz......................................................... 3060-AF31
4971 RF Exposure Standard.................................................................. 3060-AF32
4972 Scanners Capable of Receiving Cellular Frequencies.................................... 3060-AF36
4973 Cable System Compatibility With TV Receivers and VCRs................................. 3060-AF38
4974 Cordless Telephone Frequencies........................................................ 3060-AF43
4975 Wind Profiler Radar Systems........................................................... 3060-AF45
4976 Pioneer's Preference Rules............................................................ 3060-AF53
4977 Narrowband (900 MHz) PCS.............................................................. 3060-AF54
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OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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Number Number
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4978 AM Radio Stereophonic Transmitting Equipment Standard................................. 3060-AF37
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FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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4979 In the Matter of Amendment of Part 73, Subpart G, of the Commission's Rules Regarding
the Emergency Broadcast System........................................................ 3060-AF21
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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL--Completed Actions
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Regulation
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4980 Implementation of Section 9 of the Communications Act--Assessment and Collection of
Regulatory Fees....................................................................... 3060-AF56
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MASS MEDIA BUREAU--Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
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4981 Advanced Television Systems........................................................... 3060-AE24
4982 Comparative Renewal Criteria.......................................................... 3060-AE27
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MASS MEDIA BUREAU--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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4983 Broadcast EEO: Reconsideration........................................................ 3060-AD73
4984 Transfer of Control of Non-Stock Entities............................................. 3060-AE31
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OFFICE OF PLANS AND POLICY--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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Number Number
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4985 Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act--Competitive Bidding....... 3060-AF55
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PRIVATE RADIO BUREAU--Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
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4986 Frequency Coordination-Alternatives and Options to the Present Frequency Coordination
System................................................................................ 3060-AE60
4987 Amendment of Part 80 of the Commission's Rules Concerning VHF Maritime Operations..... 3060-AF14
4988 Refarming............................................................................. 3060-AF35
4989 Wide Area SMR Licensing............................................................... 3060-AF47
4990 Regulatory Treatment of Mobile Services............................................... 3060-AF52
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Proposed Rule Stage
CABLE SERVICES BUREAU
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4933. CABLE ACT: COST OF SERVICE
Legal Authority: 47 USC 623; 47 USC 543
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: In this NPRM we propose regulatory requirements to govern
cost-of-service showings submitted by cable operators seeking to
justify rates above levels determined under our primary method of
regulating rates using benchmarks and price caps.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/30/93 58 FR 40762
R&O 04/15/94 59 FR 17975
2nd NPRM 04/15/94 59 FR 18066
MO&O 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Federal Communications Commission, 202 416-
0856
RIN: 3060-AF48
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Final Rule Stage
CABLE SERVICES BUREAU
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4934. CABLE ACT: MUST CARRY/RETRANSMISSION CONSENT
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 533; 47 USC 531; 47 USC 325
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 3, 1993.
Abstract: The Commission has adopted must-carry and retransmission
consent rules to implement the provisions of the Cable Act of 1992.
Reconsideration requested.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/05/92 57 FR 56298
R&O 03/11/93 58 FR 17350
MO&O 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Elizabeth Beaty, Federal Communications Commission, 202
416-0856
RIN: 3060-AF39
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4935. CABLE ACT: RATE REGULATION
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 532; 47 USC 543
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, April 3, 1993.
Abstract: The Commission has adopted rate regulations to implement
Section 623 of the Cable Act of 1992 to ensure that cable subscribers
nationwide enjoy the rates that would be charged by cable systems
operating in a competitive environment. Reconsideration requested.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 01/04/93 58 FR 48
First R&O 05/21/93 58 FR 29736
MO&O 08/18/93 58 FR 43816
Second R&O 09/02/93 58 FR 46718
Third FNPRM 09/02/93 58 FR 46737
1st Order on Reconsideration 09/02/93
Third R&O 11/30/93 58 FR 63087
Fifth NPRM 04/15/94 59 FR 18064
Fourth R&O 04/15/94 59 FR 1943
Second Order on Reconsideration 04/15/94 59 FR 17943
Third Order on Reconsideration 04/15/94 59 FR 17961
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Local
Agency Contact: Edward Hearst, Federal Communications Commission, 202
416-0856
RIN: 3060-AF41
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Prerule Stage
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
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4936. INTERCONNECTION OBLIGATIONS PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL
MOBILE RADIO SERVICES
Legal Authority: PL 103-66, sec 6002Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
of 1993
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 20
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The regulatory matter is a notice of inquiry into
interconnection and resale obligations of commercial mobile radio
service providers. The NOI is part of the NPRM pertaining to equal
access obligations of CMRS providers. The NOI invites comment on
whether the Commission should require CMRS providers to furnish
interconnection to other mobile service providers on the nature and
scope of potential interconnection obligations, and on the extent to
which resale obligations should be imposed on CMRS providers. The NOI
also asks what are the potential costs and benefits of any
interconnection obligations raised in the notice or recommended by the
commenters.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NOI 07/01/94
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: State, Federal
Agency Contact: David H. Siehl, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, 202 418-1300
RIN: 3060-AF58
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4937. REVISION OF PART 24 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PERTAINING
TO PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 24 (Revision)
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: By this NPRM, the Commission proposes to establish final
rules for the processing of applications and licensing for Personal
Communications Services (PCS). Specifically, we are proposing rules
that will apply to PCS license applicants who have successfully bid for
spectrum or have filed applications that are determined not to be
mutually exclusive with any other application, and are therefore, not
subject to competitive bidding. Within this scope, we propose rules to
govern the ``long-form'' application process, initial licensing,
construction, operation and technical requirements, unused-spectrum
recovery, unserved-area licensing procedures, assignments and
transfers, and license renewal procedures.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 09/25/94
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Steve Markendorff/Sally Novak, Chief, Cellular Radio
Branch/Legal Asst., Federal Communications Commission, 202 418-1320
RIN: 3060-AF59
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Proposed Rule Stage
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
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4938. TRANSPORT RATE STRUCTURE AND PRICING
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154 (i); 47 USC 154 (j); 47 USC
201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 218; 47 USC
220; 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 61; 47 CFR 69
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission adopted interim transport rate structure and
pricing rules for two years beginning on or about December 1, 1993. The
Commission initiated a Second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking
comment on long-term rate structure and pricing rules in the context of
increasing competition for access services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 11/22/91 56 FR 57301
NPRM Comment Period End 01/22/92
FNPRM 11/17/92 57 FR 54205
R&O 11/20/92 57 FR 54717
First MO&O on Recon. of R&O 08/03/93 58 FR 41184
Second MO&O on Reconsideration 08/18/93 58 FR 45266
Second R&O 01/31/94
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Matt Harthun, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, Room 544, 202 418-1590
RIN: 3060-AF06
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4939. RULES AND POLICIES REGARDING CALLING NUMBER IDENTIFICATION SERVICES
(CC DOCKET 91-281)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(f); 47 USC 201
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.1600 to 64.1604
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Report and Order and Further Notice found that a federal
model for interstate delivery of calling party number is in the public
interest, that the model must protect calling party privacy, and that
certain state regulations of interstate caller ID must be preempted.
The Report and Order adopts rules that: ensure the interstate delivery
of calling party number between carriers; ensure that callers can
activate a per-call privacy mechanism (by dialing *67) to block display
of their numbers to called parties; establish that the cost of
interstate transmission of calling party number delivery is de minimus;
require subscriber education about the availability of identification
services and how to invoke the privacy protection mechanism; and
restrict the reuse or sale of telephone numbers by subscribers to ANI
or charge number services. In a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
the Commission seeks comment on whether it should impose more detailed
subscriber education requirements on common carriers participating in
the offering of calling party number-based services, and ANI or charge
number services. (cont)
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 09/26/91 56 FR 57300
FNPRM 04/18/94 59 FR 18349
R&O 04/18/94 59 FR 18318
2nd R&O 12/00/94
Final Action 04/00/95
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: The title of this item was revised when the
status was changed from RM 7397 to CC Docket 91-281. The RM was a
public notice calling for comments and, upon receipt of comments and
replies, was terminated in favor of the NPRM under CC Docket 91-281.
ABSTRACT CONT: The Further Notice also seeks comment on whether the
policies adopted in the Report and Order should extend to other calling
party identification services (e.g., calling name delivery).
Agency Contact: Suzanne Hutchings, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, 2025 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554, 202 634-1802
RIN: 3060-AF07
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4940. IN THE MATTER OF INTELLIGENT NETWORKS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47
USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Commission opens public debate on the Interrelationship of
Open Network Architecture (ONA) with Emerging Network Design.
Commission seeks comment on ways to encourage development of future
Local Exchange Networks that are as open, responsive, and
procompetitive as possible consistent with other public interest goals
such as ensuring network reliability.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NOI 11/21/91
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Matt Harthun, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications
Commission, 202 418-1590
RIN: 3060-AF08
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4941. DOMESTIC PUBLIC FIXED RADIO SERVICES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 301
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission seeks to give applicants greater flexibility
in scheduling construction and enable licensees to begin providing
service to the public more quickly. The proposed rule may also result
in reduced costs for both the licensees and the public. The rule would
also help further the Commission's goal of eliminating unnecessary
regulation.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 02/09/93 58 FR 12202
NPRM Comment Period End 03/16/93
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Pamela Gerr, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, 2025 M Street NW., Room 6310, Washington, DC 20554, 202
634-1798
RIN: 3060-AF27
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4942. REVISION OF PART 22 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154 (i); 47 USC 303 (r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 22
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Revise part 22 which governs the Public Mobile Services.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 06/12/92 57 FR 29260
NPRM Comment Period End 10/05/92
Further NPRM 05/20/94 59 FR 31186
Comment Period End 07/05/94
R&O 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: R. Bart Gorman/Jay Jackson, Federal Communications
Commission, 1919 M St, NW - Room 644, Washington, DC 20554, 202 418-
1310
RIN: 3060-AF28
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4943. ADMINISTRATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC
403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 151; 47 CFR 154; 47 CFR 201 to 205; 47 CFR 403
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission released a Notice of Inquiry on the
Administration of the North American Numbering Plan on October 29,
1992, which sought information on several long range issues related to
the Plan. The NPRM was released April 4, 1994, and pertained to who
should administer the Plan and how it should be administered. The NPRM
also addressed the issues or carrier identification codes and the
planned expansion of Feature Group D codes to four digits. The Report
and Order will address adoption of those issues.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Peyton Wynns, Chief, Industry Analysis Division,
Federal Communications Commission, 1250 23rd St NW., Mail Stop 1600 F,
Washington, DC 20554, 202 632-0745
RIN: 3060-AF50
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4944. IN THE MATTER OF BILLED PARTY PREFERENCE FOR 0+ INTERLATA
CALLS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 to 205
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 61; 47 CFR 64; 47 CFR 69
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This further NPRM seeks further comment on whether the
Commission should mandate a system of ``billed party preference
(BPP),'' whereby 0+ interLATA calls--that is, calls made by entering a
``0'' followed by a long distance number--would be routed automatically
to the operator services provider preferred by the party to be billed
for the call. While comments submitted in response to the initial NPRM
on this topic led the Commission to find that the benefits of BPP--in
the form of more competitive service of consumers by operator service
providers--outweighed its costs, the Commission also found that some of
the data underlying its cost/benefit analysis were not as precise or as
current as it desired. Therefore, the Commission seeks additional
updated data and further comment on its analysis, as well as on a
number of aspects of how BPP might be implemented.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 05/08/92 57 FR 24574
NPRM Comment Period End 08/27/92
Further NPRM 06/06/94 59 FR 30754
Further NPRM Comment Period End 08/31/94
R&O 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Mark Nadel, Federal Communications Commission, 202 418-
1594
RIN: 3060-AF60
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Final Rule Stage
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
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4945. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 303; 47 USC 553
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission seeks to develop a record and to solicit
comments on the proposed rules. These proposed rules are designed to
implement recommendations made by the joint industry/government
Advisory Committee on 2 degree satellite spacing; and they will codify
basic applications requirements for satellite services. The proposed
rules would apply to all entities including small entities who seek
authorization under Part 25 of the Commission's rules to construct and
operate Fixed-Satellite communications facilities. The proposed rules
would establish operational and technical procedures designed to
alleviate adjacent satellite interference and may increase the
reporting and cost burdens on all satellite licensees. The rules
codifying basic applications requirements are codifications of existing
policies, will impose no additional burdens, and may, in fact, reduce
the burden by eliminating several current requirements. In order to be
effective, these rules must apply to all licensees and thus there is no
significant alternative.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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ANPRM 09/01/87 52 FR 6175
ANPRM Comment Period End 11/01/87 52 FR 6175
R&O 05/26/91 56 FR 24014
Second R&O & FNPRM 01/14/93 58 FR 13417
Third R&O 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Wilbert Nixon, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, 2025 M Street, NW., Room 6324, Washington, DC 20554, 202
634-1624
RIN: 3060-AD70
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4946. TELEPHONE COMPANY/CABLE TELEVISION CROSS-OWNERSHIP RULES SECTIONS
63.54-63.56
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 202 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 3060-AE40
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4947. EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION WITH LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPANY FACILITIES
Regulatory Plan: This entry is Seq. No. 203 in Part II of this issue
of the Federal Register.
RIN: 3060-AF04
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4948. REFORM OF THE INTERSTATE RATE OF RETURN REPRESCRIPTION AND
ENFORCEMENT PROCESSES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47
USC 218; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 219; 47 USC 220
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 65; 47 CFR 69
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission will consider revising the rate of return
represcription and enforcement procedures and methodologies set forth
in Part 65 of its Rules, 47 CFR 65. During the rulemaking, the
Commission will address alternatives for streamlining the
represcription and enforcement processes. The Commission will also
address the potential costs and benefits of reducing the information
that reregulatees must submit as well as the extent to which less
burdensome procedures can be reconciled with statutory requirements.
Quantitative estimates are not possible at this time. The Commission
will also consider amending Part 69 of the Rules to permit the National
Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. to collect and file with the
Commission information needed for the represcription process.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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NPRM 07/14/92 57 FR 31994
NPRM Comment Period End 10/13/92
Final Action 01/00/95
Final Action Effective 03/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: William A. Kehoe III, Branch Chief, Federal
Communications Commission, 2000 L Street NW., Room 257, 202 418-0850
RIN: 3060-AF12
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4949. RULEMAKING TO AMEND PART 1 AND PART 21 TO REDESIGNATE THE 27.5-29.5
GHZ BAND AND TO ESTABLISH RULES AND POLICIES FOR LOCAL MULTI-POINT
DISTRIBUTION SERVICE
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 553
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 21
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission is considering comments filed in response to a
notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding redesignation of the 28 GHz
band. In order to assist itself with technical rules for sharing the
band between proposed satellite and terrestrial uses, the Commission is
conducting a negotiated rulemaking procedure.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/10/92 58 FR 6400
NPRM Comment Period End 04/15/93
Second NPRM 10/00/94 59 FR 7964
Third NPRM 10/00/94
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: RM 7872 & RM 7722.
Agency Contact: Susan Magnotti, Senior Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, 2025 M Street NW., Room 6310, Washington, DC 20554, 202
634-1773
RIN: 3060-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________
4950. DEREGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL RECEIVE-ONLY EARTH STATIONS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 721; 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission has proposed eliminating the licensing
requirement for most international receive-only earth stations in the
Fixed Satellite Service. Earth Stations excluded from this proposal are
those operating as satellite terminal stations (i.e., those
operationally connected to a domestic common carrier and used to
exchange the carrier's common carrier traffic with the Intelsat
Satellite System). The Commission proposed instituting a voluntary
registration program for international receive-only earth stations
seeking interference protection.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/08/93 58 FR 13433
NPRM Comment Period End 05/27/93 58 FR 13433
Interim Final Rule 10/00/94
R&O 09/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Troy F. Tanner, Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, 1919 M Street, NW Room 534, Washington, DC 20554, 202 418-
1468
RIN: 3060-AF33
_______________________________________________________________________
4951. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 93; 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission seeks to adopt rules governing the
establishment of a voice and data mobile satellite service (MSS) in the
1610-1626.5/2483.5-2500 MHz frequency bands. Six system applications
are pending. In a negotiated rulemaking conducted in early 1993, the
parties could not reach a consensus regarding technical rules that
would permit all six applicants to be accommodated. In this proceeding,
the Commission will adopt licensing policies and procedures, and other
qualification requirements. The action will permit a variety of voice
and data mobile satellite services to be made available to the public.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/19/94
NPRM Comment Period End 06/06/94
R&O 12/00/94
Final Action 12/00/94
Final Action Effective 02/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: Fern Jarmulnek, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications
Commission, 2025 M Street, NW Room 6324, Washington, DC 20554, 202 634-
1624
RIN: 3060-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________
4952. REVISION OF PART 22 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PERTAINING TO POWER
LIMITS FOR PAGING STATIONS IN THE 931 MHZ BAND IN THE PUBLIC LAND MOBILE
SERVICE
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 22
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission proposes to allow stations in the 931 MHz
frequency band to operate with any effective radiated power (ERP) up to
a maximum of 3500 watts, without requiring existing surrounding
transmitters.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/23/93 58 FR 25962
NPRM Comment Period End 06/17/93
R&O 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: R. Bart Gorman/Jay Jackson, Federal Communications
Commission, 1919 M Street, NW Room 644, Washington, DC 20554, 202 418-
1310
RIN: 3060-AF46
_______________________________________________________________________
4953. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTIONS 3(N) AND 332 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT -
REGULATORY TREATMENT OF MOBILE SERVICES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 302; 47 USC
303(c); 47 USC 303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 332
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 20; 47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 80; 47 CFR 87;
47 CFR 90; 47 CFR 95; 47 CFR 99
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, August 10, 1994.
Abstract: The Commission is amending its rules for Mobile Services to
implement amendments to sections 3(n) and 332 of the Communications
Act.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/14/93 58 FR 53169
NPRM Comment Period End 11/23/93
First R&O 01/10/94 59 FR 01285
Second R&O 04/19/94 59 FR 18493
Further NPRM 05/31/94 59 FR 28042
Comment Period End 07/05/94
Final Action 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State
Agency Contact: Nancy Boocker, Federal Communications Commission, 1919
M St NW., Room 644, Washington, DC 20554, 202 418-1310
RIN: 3060-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________
4954. THE USE OF N11 CODES AND OTHER ABBREVIATED DIALING ARRANGEMENTS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC
403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.415; 47 CFR 1.419
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on
the use of N11 Codes and other abbreviated dialing arrangements on May
6, 1992, which sought comments on changing rules to require local
exchange carriers to provide abbreviated dialing arrangements. A
follow-up Public Notice was released June 17, 1994, seeking a final
round of comments on competing uses for N11 codes. The Report and Order
will address adoption of rules and the possible assignment of
abbreviated codes for Federal Executive agencies, state governmental
agencies, and the hearing impaired.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: None
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Peyton Wynns, Chief, Industry Analysis Division,
Federal Communications Commission, 1250 23rd St NW., Mail Stop Code
1600 F, Washington, DC 20554, 202 632-0745
RIN: 3060-AF51
_______________________________________________________________________
4955. EQUAL ACCESS AND INTERCONNECTION OBLIGATIONS PERTAINING TO
COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202;
47 USC 208; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: Not yet determined
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This action is taken to determine the equal access and
interconnection obligations of commercial mobile radio service (CMRS)
providers. The notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) tentatively
concludes that equal access obligations should be imposed upon cellular
licensees and seeks comment on whether such obligations should also be
imposed upon other CMRS providers. The NPRM also seeks comment on
whether local exchange carriers should be required to tariff their
interconnection arrangements with CMRS providers. Finally, the action
also includes a notice of inquiry (NOI) which seeks comment on the
interconnection and resale obligations of CMRS providers.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 07/01/94 59 FR 35664
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Barbara Esbin, Associate Division Chief, Federal
Communications Commission, 202 418-1520
RIN: 3060-AF57
_______________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Prerule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
_______________________________________________________________________
4956. STANDARDS FOR ISM EQUIPMENT
Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 18
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Solicitation of public comments in determining appropriate
revisions of the current FCC rules for Part 18 devices in order to
conform with recently adopted international standards.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NOI 11/06/91 56 FR 58863
Item Postponed 07/15/92
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: Item postponed due to delay in international
standards activities; NOI record inconclusive. 91-313
Agency Contact: Rick Engelman, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-6288
RIN: 3060-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________
4957. LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Petition from American Council of Independent Laboratories
(ACIL) requesting FCC to establish a laboratory accreditation program
for testing digital devices. Proceeding on hold pending additional
input from petitioner.
Timetable: Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: RM 7730
Agency Contact: Art Wall, Federal Communications Commission, 301 725-
1585
RIN: 3060-AF00
_______________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Proposed Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
_______________________________________________________________________
4958. MILLIMETER WAVE TECHNOLOGY
Legal Authority: 47 USC 4; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 317; 47 USC
154
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15; 47 CFR 21; 47 CFR 74; 47 CFR 78; 47
CFR 94
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendment of the Commission's rules to permit use of radio
frequencies above 40 GHz.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Rick Engelman, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-6288
RIN: 3060-AF61
_______________________________________________________________________
4959. TRANSFER OF 50 MHZ FROM GOVERNMENT USE
Legal Authority: 47 USC 303; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 10, 1995.
Abstract: FCC-initiated proceeding to determine allocation and service
rules to make best use of 50 MHz of spectrum to reallocate from
Government to private use. In accordance with Budget Reconciliation Act
of 1993, allocation to be finalized by 02/10/95.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NOI 05/04/94 59 FR 25589
NPRM 11/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal
Additional Information: 94-97
Agency Contact: Steve Sharkey, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-8151
RIN: 3060-AF62
_______________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Final Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
_______________________________________________________________________
4960. PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendment of the Commission's rules to establish new personal
communications services.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NOI 06/28/90
Policy Statement 10/25/91 56 FR 56937
NPRM 08/14/92 57 FR 40672
Tentative Decision 11/06/92 57 FR 57958
R&O 10/22/93 58 FR 59174
Third R&O 02/28/94 59 FR 9419
MO&O 06/13/94 59 FR 32830
MO&O 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: 90-314 RM 7140, RM 7175, RM 7618
Agency Contact: Fred Thomas, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-6204
RIN: 3060-AE65
_______________________________________________________________________
4961. DIGITAL LMSS IN L-BAND SPECTRUM
Legal Authority: 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendment of the Commission's rules to allocate spectrum for
Mobile Satellite Services in the 1530-1544 MHz and 1626.5-1645.5 MHz
bands.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/05/90 55 FR 08964
First R&O/FNPRM 06/11/93 58 FR 34920
R&O 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: RM 6459, 90-56
Agency Contact: Ray LaForge, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-8117
RIN: 3060-AE68
_______________________________________________________________________
4962. AUTHORIZATION OF PLUG-IN CPU CARDS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Provisions for introducing modular personal computers and for
facilitating upgrades of digital devices.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/01/90 55 FR 39663
FNPRM 07/30/92 57 FR 37755
R&O 02/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: 90-413
Agency Contact: John Reed, Federal Communications Commission, 202 653-
7313
RIN: 3060-AE80
_______________________________________________________________________
4963. DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING
Legal Authority: 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 304; 47
USC 307
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendment of the Commission's rules with regard to the
establishment and regulation of new digital audio radio services.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NOI 08/21/90 55 FR 34940
FNOI/NPRM 11/06/92 57 FR 57049
FNPRM/R&O 02/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: 90-357, RM 7400
Agency Contact: Ray LaForge, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-8117
RIN: 3060-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________
4964. LOW EARTH ORBITING SATELLITES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 304; 47
USC 307
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendment of section 2.106 of the rules to allocate spectrum
to the fixed satellite service and mobile satellite service for low
earth orbit satellites.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/18/91 56 FR 55484
R&O 02/05/93 58 FR 16360
MO&O 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: RM 7344, RM 7399, RM 7612 91-280
Agency Contact: Ray LaForge, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-8117
RIN: 3060-AE82
_______________________________________________________________________
4965. GENERAL SATELLITE SERVICE
Legal Authority: 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 25
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendment of section 2.106 of the Commission's rules to
upgrade to primary status the secondary mobile satellite service
allocation of 19.7-20.2 GHz and 29.5-30 GHz.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/04/92 57 FR 42916
R&O 07/13/94 59 FR 40474
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: RM 7511, ET 92-191
Agency Contact: Ray LaForge, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-8117
RIN: 3060-AE96
_______________________________________________________________________
4966. LOW-EARTH ORBITING SATELLITES (ABOVE 1 GHZ)
Legal Authority: 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendment of section 2.106 of the rules to allocate the 1610-
1626.5 MHz and the 2483.5-2500 MHz bands for use by the Mobile
Satellite Service; including non-geostationary satellite.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/04/92 57 FR 43434
R&O 01/12/94 59 FR 09413
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: RM 7773, RM 7771, RM 7805, RM 7806, RM 7927,
92-28
Agency Contact: Ray LaForge, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-8117
RIN: 3060-AF16
_______________________________________________________________________
4967. EMERGING TECHNOLOGY BANDS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Redevelopment of spectrum to encourage innovation in the use
of new telecommunications technologies.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 02/07/92 57 FR 05993
FNPRM 09/04/92 57 FR 42916
R&O/Second FNPRM 10/16/92 57 FR 49020
Second R&O 08/13/93 58 FR 49220
Third R&O/MO&O 08/13/93 58 FR 46547
MO&O 03/31/94 59 FR 19642
MO&O 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Undetermined
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: RM 7981, RM 8004, 92-9
Agency Contact: Fred Thomas, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-6204
RIN: 3060-AF18
_______________________________________________________________________
4968. STREAMLINE OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION PROCESS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 154 (i)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Revision of part 2 of the rules relating to the marketing and
authorization of radiofrequency devices.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 06/09/94 59 FR 31966
R&O 10/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: 94-45
Agency Contact: Rick Engelman, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-6288
RIN: 3060-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________
4969. MRI EXEMPTION
Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 154 (i)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 18
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Exemption of MRI systems from part 18 regulations: Handling
of petition from Magnetic Resonance Section of the National Electrical
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to exempt non-consumer magnetic
resonance diagnostic systems from part 18 requirements.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 12/07/92 57 FR 59040
R&O 07/13/94 59 FR 39471
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: RM 7903, 92-255
Agency Contact: Rick Engelman, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-6288
RIN: 3060-AF30
_______________________________________________________________________
4970. AMATEUR ALLOCATION AT 219 MHZ
Legal Authority: 47 USC 303; 47 USC 154 (i)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amateur Wideband point-to-point packet data communications:
Handling of petition from ARRL for an allocation to the amateur service
at 216-220 MHz on a secondary basis for operating wideband point-to-
point fixed communications.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 03/22/93 58 FR 17180
R&O 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: ET 93-40, RM7747
Agency Contact: Thomas Derenge, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-7605
RIN: 3060-AF31
_______________________________________________________________________
4971. RF EXPOSURE STANDARD
Legal Authority: 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Guidelines for evaluating the environmental effect of
radiofrequency radiation.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/08/93 58 FR 19393
R&O 03/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Local
Additional Information: ET 93-62
Agency Contact: Robert Cleveland, Federal Communications Commission,
202 653-8169
RIN: 3060-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________
4972. SCANNERS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING CELLULAR FREQUENCIES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, April 26, 1993.
Other deadline is for Report and Order. Action in accordance with the
Telephone Disclosure and Dispute Resolution Act.
Abstract: Implementation of a law passed by Congress mandating the FCC
deny certification to scanners capable of receiving cellular telephone
communications, capable of being modified to receive cellular
communications, or capable of converting digital cellular signals to
analog voice signals.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/13/93 58 FR 6769
R&O 04/22/93 58 FR 25574
MO&O 07/19/94 59 FR 37439
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: ET 93-1
Agency Contact: David Wilson, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-8138
RIN: 3060-AF36
_______________________________________________________________________
4973. CABLE SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY WITH TV RECEIVERS AND VCRS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 624
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, October 4, 1993.
In accordance with the Cable Television Consumer Protection and
Competition Act of 1992, Section 17, a report to Congress is mandated
by October 1993.
Abstract: Implementation of section 17 of the Cable Television Consumer
Protection and Competition Act of 1992; compatibility between Cable
Systems and consumer electronic equipment.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NOI 01/29/93 58 FR 7205
Technical Report 10/31/93
NPRM 12/01/93 58 FR 65153
R&O 05/04/94 59 FR 25339
Next Action Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: 93-7
Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Federal Communications Commission, 202
418-1181
RIN: 3060-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________
4974. CORDLESS TELEPHONE FREQUENCIES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendment of parts 2 and 90 of the Commission's rules to
provide additional frequencies for cordless telephones.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/17/93 58 FR 51299
R&O 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: RM 8094, 93-235
Agency Contact: Rick Engelman, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-6289
RIN: 3060-AF43
_______________________________________________________________________
4975. WIND PROFILER RADAR SYSTEMS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendment of section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to
allocate spectrum for Wind Profiler Systems. Allocation of this
spectrum for wind profilers will facilitate the automated collection of
weather information, including data on severe storms that threaten life
or property that is not obtainable in any other manner.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 04/01/93 58 FR 19644
R&O 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Additional Information: ET 93-59
Agency Contact: Sean White, Federal Communications Commission, 202 653-
8112
RIN: 3060-AF45
_______________________________________________________________________
4976. PIONEER'S PREFERENCE RULES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: FCC initiated review of pioneer's preference rules to access
the effect of authority to assign licenses by competitive bidding
recently enacted by Congress.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/21/93 58 FR 57578
First R&O 01/28/94 59 FR 8413
Second R&O 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: 93-266
Agency Contact: Rodney Small, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-8116
RIN: 3060-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________
4977. NARROWBAND (900 MHZ) PCS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendment of Commission's Rules to establish new narrowband
PCS in the 930-931 MHz band.
(Item incorporated into Docket No. 90-314, which is listed under a
separate PCS entry.)
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/14/92 57 FR 40672
First R&O 07/23/93 58 FR 42681
MO&O 03/09/94 59 FR 14115
MO&O 10/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Additional Information: 92-100, FM 7617, FM 7760, RM 7782, RM 7860, RM
7977, RM 7978, RM 7979, RM 7980.
Agency Contact: Thomas Mooring, Federal Communications Commission, 202
653-8114
RIN: 3060-AF54
_______________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Completed Actions
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
_______________________________________________________________________
4978. AM RADIO STEREOPHONIC TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT STANDARD
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 04/28/94 59 FR 22995
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Means, 301 725-1585
RIN: 3060-AF37
_______________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Final Rule Stage
FIELD OPERATIONS BUREAU
_______________________________________________________________________
4979. IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF PART 73, SUBPART G, OF THE
COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING THE EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: This proceeding is to update and improve the Emergency
Broadcast System (EBS) by consolidating Commission proceedings in FO
Dockets 91-301 and 91-171. The Commission seeks comment on proposals to
substantially modernize the current EBS structure by replacing it with
a new emergency alerting system. It also seeks comments on a new
generation of EBS equipment.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/09/91
NPRM/FNPRM 09/17/92 57 FR 53874
R&O 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: Helena Mitchell, Chief, Emergency Broadcast System
Staff, Field Operations Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room
720, 202 418-1220
RIN: 3060-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Completed Actions
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
_______________________________________________________________________
4980. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 9 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT--ASSESSMENT
AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.1101 to 1.1107; 47 CFR 0.416; 47 CFR 1.742; 47
CFR 1.1108 to1.1110; 47 CFR 1.1116; 47 CFR 1.1151 to 1.1166
Completed:
_________________________________________________________________________
Reason Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
Final Action 06/16/94 59 FR 30984
Final Action Effective 07/16/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: Walker Feaster, 202 418-0440
RIN: 3060-AF56
_______________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Proposed Rule Stage
MASS MEDIA BUREAU
_______________________________________________________________________
4981. ADVANCED TELEVISION SYSTEMS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 403
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.610; 47 CFR 73.682; 47 CFR 73.687; 47 CFR 687
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Resolved, and in some cases, reconsidered a number of
outstanding issues and solicited further comment on other issues
fundamental to implementation of an advanced television service in the
United States.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
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Tentative Decision/FNOI 09/01/88 53 FR 38747
R&O 08/24/90 55 FR 39275
FNPRM 10/24/91 56 FR 58207
Second R&O & FNPRM 04/09/92 57 FR 21744
Third R&O & FNPRM 09/17/92 57 FR 53588
Fourth R&O 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: RM-5811 NOI
Agency Contact: Roger Holberg, Federal Communications Commission, 202
632-7792
RIN: 3060-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________
4982. COMPARATIVE RENEWAL CRITERIA
Legal Authority: 47 USC 311(d); 47 USC 309(e)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.3525; 47 CFR 73.3584
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: R&O will consider content-independent standard for renewal
expectancy and other comparative criteria for use in comparative
hearings for license renewal.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
FNOI/NPRM 06/23/88 53 FR 31894
Policy Statement 03/30/89 54 FR 22595
FNOI/FNPRM 08/16/90 54 FR 35357
R&O 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: Federal
Agency Contact: David Horowitz, Federal Communications Commission, 202
632-7792
RIN: 3060-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Final Rule Stage
MASS MEDIA BUREAU
_______________________________________________________________________
4983. BROADCAST EEO: RECONSIDERATION
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.2080
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission has adopted new Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO) rules and reporting requirements for broadcasters that emphasize
a licensee's overall EEO efforts rather than the numerical composition
of its workforce. Reconsideration requested.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/31/86 51 FR 43854
R&O 04/16/87 52 FR 26683
MO&O 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Additional Information: MMB-298 NPRM MM-85-350 FNPRM
Agency Contact: Judy Herman, Federal Communications Commission, 202
632-6302
RIN: 3060-AD73
_______________________________________________________________________
4984. TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF NON-STOCK ENTITIES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission will consider proposals concerning the
treatment of corporations and other organizational structures that are
not traditional commercial corporations.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NOI 03/16/89 54 FR 15957
Policy Statement 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations
Government Levels Affected: None
Agency Contact: David Horowitz, Federal Communications Commission, 202
632-7792
RIN: 3060-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Final Rule Stage
OFFICE OF PLANS AND POLICY
_______________________________________________________________________
4985. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT--
COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 309(j)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 21; 47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 90; 47 CFR 95; 47
CFR 99
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, March 8, 1994.
Abstract: The Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on
the implementation of section 309(j) of the Communications Act, which
was enacted by Congress pursuant to the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
Act of 1993. The NPRM proposes various rules and procedures for
conducting spectrum auctions on certain radio frequencies meeting
standards established by Congress. The Congress required that the
Commission complete this rulemaking by March 8, 1994.
Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 10/15/93 58 FR 53489
NPRM Comment Period End 11/10/93
R&O 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Sectors Affected: Multiple
Analysis: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Agency Contact: Toni Simmons, Office of Plans and Policy, Federal
Communications Commission, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554, 202
418-2030
RIN: 3060-AF55
_______________________________________________________________________
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Final Rule Stage
PRIVATE RADIO BUREAU
_______________________________________________________________________
4986. FREQUENCY COORDINATION-ALTERNATIVES AND OPTIONS TO THE PRESENT
FREQUENCY COORDINATION SYSTEM
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154i
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Proposals or options to change present frequency coordination
system.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 08/02/89 54 FR 35359
R&O 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Freda Thyden, Federal Communications Commission, 202
632-7125
RIN: 3060-AE60
_______________________________________________________________________
4987. AMENDMENT OF PART 80 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING VHF
MARITIME OPERATIONS
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 80
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Amendment of the Maritime Radio Service Rules to encourage
growth and improve the regulatory structure in VHF maritime
communications.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NOI/NPRM 11/05/92 57 FR 57717
First R&O 12/00/94
FNPRM 12/00/94
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: Undetermined
Agency Contact: Roger Noel, Federal Communications Commission, 202 632-
7175
RIN: 3060-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________
4988. REFARMING
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: Replacement of part 90 by part 88 to revise Private Land
Mobile Services and modify policies governing these services.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 01/08/92 57 FR 54034
R&O 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Doron Fertig, Federal Communications Commission, 202
632-6497
RIN: 3060-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________
4989. WIDE AREA SMR LICENSING
Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i)
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: None
Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its rules to promote
continued growth of the 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR)
industry.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 05/13/93 58 FR 33062
R&O 01/00/95
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local
Agency Contact: Julia Kogan, Federal Communications Commission, 202
632-7125
RIN: 3060-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________
4990. REGULATORY TREATMENT OF MOBILE SERVICES
Legal Authority: 47 USC 153; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 332
CFR Citation: 47 CFR 90
Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, February 6, 1994.
Abstract: Result of Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act to create
comprehensive framework for regulation of mobile radio services.
Timetable:
_________________________________________________________________________
Action Date FR Cite
_________________________________________________________________________
NPRM 09/23/93 58 FR 53169
First R&O 01/10/94 59 FR 1285
Final Action 00/00/00
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions
Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal
Agency Contact: David Furth, Federal Communications Commission, 202
634-2443
RIN: 3060-AF52
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