[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 129 (Tuesday, July 7, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 36591-36611]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-17670]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 0, 1, 2, 5, 15, 18, 21, 22, 24, 26, 73, 74, 78, 80, 
87, 90, 95, 97, and 101

[ET Docket No. 97-94; FCC 98-58]


Streamlining the Equipment Authorization Process

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Commission is amending its rules to simplify the equipment 
authorization processes, deregulate the authorization requirements for 
certain types of equipment, and begin implementation of an electronic 
filing system for equipment authorization applications. These actions 
will greatly reduce the complexity and burden of the Commission's 
equipment authorization requirements so that products can be introduced 
to the market more rapidly. We believe these actions will greatly 
benefit both large and small manufacturers and encourage the 
development of innovative products that best meet consumers' needs.

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 5, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Hugh L. Van Tuyl, (202) 418-7506 or 
Julius P. Knapp, (202) 418-2468, Office of Engineering and Technology.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Order, 
ET Docket 97-94, FCC 98-58, adopted April 2, 1998, and released April 
16, 1998. The full text of this Commission decision is available for 
inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC 
Reference Center (Room 239), 1919 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., and 
also may be purchased from the Commission's duplication contractor, 
International Transcription Service, (202) 857-3800, 1231 20th Street, 
N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036.

Summary of the Report and Order

    1. On March 13, 1997, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed 
Rule Making (Notice) 62 FR 24383, May 5, 1997, in the above captioned 
proceeding. The Notice proposed to amend parts 2, 15, 18 and other rule 
parts to: (1) simplify our existing equipment authorization processes; 
(2) deregulate the equipment authorization requirements for certain 
types of equipment; and (3) provide for electronic filing of 
applications for equipment authorization. The proposals were designed 
to reduce the burden of the equipment authorization program on 
manufacturers.
    2. We are adopting many of the proposed changes to simplify the 
authorization process and relax the equipment authorization 
requirements for certain devices, as well as making the rule changes 
necessary to implement an electronic filing system for applications.

Simplification of Existing Equipment Authorization Processes

    3. There are currently five different equipment authorization 
procedures specified in Subpart J of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules. 
The following is a brief description of each procedure:
    Type acceptance calls for the manufacturer or importer to submit a 
written application for review and approval by the Commission. The 
application must include a complete technical description of the 
product and a test report showing compliance with the technical 
requirements. The type acceptance procedure has traditionally been 
applied to radio transmitters that are used in authorized radio 
services, such as commercial and private mobile radio services.
    Certification is similar to type acceptance. The manufacturer or 
importer must submit a written application that includes a technical 
description of the product and a test report showing compliance with 
the Commission's technical standards. Certification has traditionally 
been used for low power, unlicensed consumer devices that operate under 
Parts 15 and 18 of the rules.
    Notification requires submittal of a written application, but no 
test report is required unless specifically requested by the 
Commission. Notification has been used for a variety of products that 
demonstrated a good record of compliance, but the Commission found it 
appropriate to maintain some degree of oversight.
    Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is a relatively new self-approval 
procedure that was established in connection with the Commission's 
deregulation of the certification requirements for personal computer 
equipment. The DoC procedure calls for the manufacturer or importer to 
test the equipment to determine compliance with the FCC standards. The 
laboratory performing

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the measurements must be accredited by either the National Institute of 
Standards and Technology (NIST) or the American Association for 
Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). A copy of the declaration of 
conformity, listing the party responsible for compliance, must be 
included in the literature furnished with the product.
    Verification is also a manufacturer self-approval procedure, but 
unlike the DoC procedure does not require use of an accredited test 
laboratory and does not require a declaration of compliance to be 
supplied with the equipment. Verification has been used primarily for 
certain non-consumer devices operating under parts 15 and 18 of the 
rules, such as business computers and industrial heating and welding 
equipment that use radio frequency energy.
    4. In order to reduce the complexity of having so many 
authorization procedures, we proposed to reduce the number to three, 
which we believe to be the minimum necessary for an effective program. 
Specifically, we proposed to eliminate the notification procedure, and 
to combine the type acceptance procedure with certification. We 
proposed to retain the two self-authorization procedures, verification 
and declaration of conformity, although we requested comments on the 
possibility of combining them.

Elimination of the Notification Procedure

    5. The notification procedure requires the filing of an application 
form with the Commission, but it does not require the submittal of any 
measurement results. This procedure provides us with a record of the 
equipment being marketed, but we do not review any test data to confirm 
the compliance of the equipment. We are eliminating the notification 
procedure. Equipment currently under the notification procedure will be 
placed in the less stringent DoC or verification procedure.

Combining of Type Acceptance and Certification

    6. The current certification and type acceptance procedures are 
very similar, in that both require the filing of an application form 
and technical report, and the filing procedure is the same for both. 
The primary difference is that certain technical information filed with 
the application is different. In light of this, we believe that it is 
more efficient to combine them into a single category. We have found in 
our dealings with the public, parties that are less familiar with the 
equipment authorization program frequently are confused by the multiple 
authorization procedures currently contained in the rules. Having a 
single procedure for equipment that must be authorized by the 
Commission will make the rules more understandable and thereby promote 
compliance. Moreover, we note that the term ``certification'' is 
generally used worldwide for a system requiring a third-party product 
approval. Accordingly, we are simplifying the rules by combining the 
type acceptance and certification procedures into a single procedure 
called ``certification''.

Retention of Verification and Declaration of Conformity as Separate 
Processes

    7. We believe there is merit to retaining verification and DoC as 
separate procedures. Verification is clearly appropriate for equipment 
that has an excellent record of compliance, where the measurement 
methods are well known and understood, and where it is relatively easy 
to determine the party responsible for compliance. The Declaration of 
Conformity procedure provides added safeguards that are necessary to 
ensure compliance for certain products that have a greater potential 
for causing interference or where issues about the proper measurement 
method may arise. Accordingly, we are making no changes to the 
verification and DoC procedures.

Relaxation of the Equipment Authorization Requirements for Certain 
Devices

    8. Section 302(a) of the Act states, ``* * * governs the 
interference potential of devices which in their operation are capable 
of emitting radio frequency energy * * *'' Section 302(a) of the Act is 
not intended to require a Commission approval for every type of radio 
frequency equipment before it can be imported or marketed in the United 
States. Rather, it gives the Commission authority to make reasonable 
regulations governing the interference potential or radio frequency 
devices, consistent with the public interest. We note that the Notice 
did not propose to change the technical standards governing radio 
frequency devices; only the methods of authorizing certain devices.

Part 15 Devices

    9. The current part 15 rules require TV interface devices and 
certain receivers to be authorized through the certification procedure. 
Other receivers and Cable System Terminal Devices (CSTDs) are required 
to be authorized through the notification procedure. The Notice 
proposed to change the authorization requirement for TV interface 
devices and receivers, except scanning receivers, to DoC. The Notice 
also proposed to change the authorization requirement for CSTDs from 
notification to certification.
    10. VCRs and many receivers are widely deployed, mass-marketed 
consumer devices. VCRs that do not comply with the technical standards 
have the potential for causing interference to television reception, 
because they generate a signal on television frequencies. In addition, 
we have occasionally found receivers on the market that do not comply 
with the rules. We note that both VCRs and receivers require 
measurements of radio emissions that require considerable skill. For 
these reasons, we believe that the authorization process for VCRs and 
receivers should be relaxed to the DoC procedure, rather than 
verification. However, for the time being we will continue to allow 
receivers that are contained in a transceiver subject to certification 
to be authorized under the verification procedure. We will for now also 
provide the option of obtaining a grant of certification for VCRs and 
receivers. Any laboratory accredited to perform DoC testing of personal 
computers and peripherals may perform DoC testing of VCRs and 
receivers, since the ANSI C63.4-1992 measurement procedure is used for 
testing all of these devices. We note that there are already many 
laboratories accredited to perform such testing.
    11. The Notice proposed to tighten the authorization requirement 
for CSTDs from notification to certification. We proposed that action 
in recognition of the fact that there is a large market for ``pirate'' 
cable boxes, which allow the viewing of scrambled cable channels 
without payment to the cable provider.
    12. While we recognize that cable signal theft is a serious 
concern, upon review we believe that attempts to address this problem 
through our equipment authorization program would likely create 
substantial administrative burdens and delays in the availability of 
cable system terminal devices. We believe that our proper focus with 
regard to CSTDs should be on compliance with our radio emissions 
standards. Accordingly, we are relaxing the equipment authorization 
requirement for CSTDs to the DoC procedure, consistent with the 
requirements for receivers and VCRs.

Part 18 Devices

    13. Part 18 consumer ISM equipment has had a reasonably good record 
of compliance with the FCC requirements. However, these devices could 
easily cause interference if they did not

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conform with our standards because significant radio energy can be 
radiated into the airwaves. We also note that the measurement of radio 
emissions from these products requires considerable skill. We believe 
that relaxing the authorization requirement to the DoC procedure is 
appropriate, because it relieves manufacturers of the burden of 
obtaining an approval, but still provides a degree of certainty that 
the equipment will comply with the standards. We will, for now, allow 
the option of obtaining certification. We recognize that there are 
currently no laboratories accredited specifically for part 18 testing, 
but we are working with the appropriate organizations to establish such 
accreditation provisions. We note that there are certain similarities 
between part 15 and part 18 compliance testing. Therefore, until such 
time as an accreditation procedure is established for part 18 testing, 
we will accept measurement results from a laboratory accredited for 
part 15 testing for the purpose of a part 18 DoC.
    14. We believe that a compliance statement and a label are 
necessary to allow identification of equipment that has been tested for 
compliance, and for identification of the responsible party. 
Accordingly, we are adopting a requirement for a short compliance 
statement and simple label on the device. We will require part 18 
equipment authorized under the DoC procedure to be labelled with the 
FCC logo, as we currently require for part 15 equipment authorized 
under the DoC procedure. The FCC logo was selected to be a recognizable 
indicator that the device complies with the FCC standards, similar to 
the use of the ``UL'' logo to show compliance with Underwriters 
Laboratory standards, or the ``CE'' logo to indicate compliance with 
European standards. We decline to change the requirements contained in 
Sec. 18.213 since they serve a useful purpose in informing users of the 
interference potential of the device and any maintenance that may be 
required for continued compliance with the rules. Finally, we are 
taking this opportunity to remove the provisions of Sec. 18.205 
requiring the filing of a description of the measurement facility used 
for testing part 18 equipment. This is merely an editorial change, 
because Sec. 2.948 already requires the same information.

Licensed Transmitters

    15. We proposed to change the authorization procedure from 
notification to either verification or DoC for transmitters operating 
in licensed services as listed:
     Wildlife tracking and ocean buoys operating under part 5.
     Part 101 point-to-point microwave transmitters.
     Part 73 AM transmitters, FM transmitters, television 
transmitters, and antenna phase monitors.
     Part 74 Auxiliary Broadcast aural STLs, aural intercity 
relays, aural STL boosters, aural intercity relay boosters, TV STLs, TV 
intercity relays, TV translator relays and TV microwave boosters.
     Part 78 Cable Television Relay fixed transmitters.
     Part 80 INMARSAT equipment.
     Part 87 406 MHz emergency locator transmitters.
    16. We continue to believe that the authorization requirements for 
these transmitters may be relaxed, due to the excellent record of 
compliance compiled thus far. While we initially proposed DoC for 
certain parts 74, 78 and 101 transmitters in the Notice, we now believe 
that verification would be more appropriate. These transmitters are 
operated under the terms of a license. Therefore, we can locate and 
contact a licensee to resolve any interference problems that may 
develop. In addition, there is currently no laboratory accreditation 
program for laboratories testing parts 74, 78 and 101 transmitters. 
Therefore, we are eliminating the notification requirement for all 
transmitters on the list delineated above, including those under parts 
74, 78 and 101, and replacing it with a verification requirement. We 
will continue to monitor the compliance of this equipment, and may 
revisit our decision to eliminate the authorization requirements if 
significant compliance problems develop.

Authorization Changes for Other Devices

    17. We requested comments on whether there are other devices not 
covered above for which the authorization requirements could be 
relaxed. Motorola requested that we move Family Radio Service 
transmitters operating under part 95 from certification to DoC, because 
the equipment is low powered and is based on established designs. The 
Family Radio Service is a relatively new service, established only in 
1996. See Amendment of Part 95 of the Commission's Rules to Establish a 
Very Short Distance Two-way Voice Radio Service in WT 95-102, 11 FCC 
Rcd 12977 (1996), 61 FR 28768, June 6, 1996. We do not feel that there 
has been sufficient time to demonstrate a history of compliance which 
would warrant relaxing the authorization requirements for the equipment 
used in the service. Accordingly, we decline to place Family Radio 
Service transmitters under DoC at this time.
    18. Ericsson requested that part 22 and part 90 analog base 
stations be subject to verification, and that part 22 and part 90 
analog mobile equipment be subject to DoC since the test procedures are 
widely known and the equipment has an excellent record of compliance. 
We have concerns about deregulating the equipment authorization 
requirements for part 22 and part 90 transmitters due to the need to 
ensure compliance with recent changes to the technical rules. Also, 
certain parts 22 and 90 mobile and portable transmitters are subject to 
recently adopted requirements for routine evaluation for RF exposure. 
We therefore do not believe that verification is appropriate for the 
base stations, nor do we believe DoC is appropriate for the mobile 
stations. However, we will monitor the situation and, if appropriate, 
will consider relaxing the equipment authorization requirements for the 
aforementioned equipment in the future.
    19. We have concerns about keyless entry transmitters used on 
automobiles. They are widely deployed, and therefore have a high 
potential for causing interference if they do not comply with the 
technical standards. While we do not believe it is appropriate to relax 
the authorization requirements for keyless entry and passive antitheft 
devices at this time, we will reevaluate this finding in the future.

Electronic Filing

    20. The Notice proposed that the Commission adopt an electronic 
filing system for equipment authorization applications. We believe that 
the implementation of an electronic filing system will significantly 
reduce the processing time of equipment authorization applications. 
Such a system will eliminate the delays associated with filing 
applications in Pittsburgh, transporting them to the FCC Laboratory and 
manually logging them in. Also, an electronic system will allow 
parallel processing of applications, so the administrative and 
technical reviews can be done simultaneously, thus further reducing the 
processing time.
    21. The Commission has hired a contractor to do the programming of 
the electronic filing system. Testing of the system began in March, 
1998, and we expect that it will soon be fully operational. See Public 
Notice, ``OET Prototype Electronic Form 731'', released February 27, 
1998.

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    22. We will require all equipment authorization applications to be 
filed electronically one year after the effective date of these rules. 
Prior to that date, we will accept both paper and electronically filed 
applications while manufacturers become familiar with the new system. 
We will be amenable to consideration of waiver requests from small 
businesses that find it a hardship to file applications electronically. 
We are adding a new paragraph to Section 2.911 indicating that the 
electronic equivalent of a signature will be accepted in electronically 
filed applications.

Filing Fees

    23. The filing fees for equipment are set at a level based upon the 
amount of time that is necessary to review applications. Applications 
for certification of equipment under parts 15 and 18 often require 
greater review time in comparison to applications for equipment under 
other rule parts. Consequently, there is a higher fee for those 
applications. We see no reason to change the current fee of $450 for 
transmitters used in licensed services. Accordingly, we will set the 
filing fees as proposed in the Notice.

Radio Equipment List

    24. The Notice proposed to eliminate the Radio Equipment List, 
since the information in the list is available through other sources. 
Information on transmitters that have been approved is available 
electronically from the FCC Internet site and the Public Access Link 
(PAL) system. In addition, inquiries can be made by telephone to the 
``status desk'' at the Commission's Laboratory. The Commission also 
releases monthly Public Notices announcing the grants of applications. 
Because this information is available from various sources, we do not 
see a need to continue the Radio Equipment List. We disagree that 
elimination of the list will make it more difficult to locate the 
manufacturer of equipment which has caused interference, since the 
information is readily available. We are not making any changes to 
Section 101.103(d)(2)(ii) of the rules.

Submission of Samples

    25. Parties marketing equipment are required to supply a sample to 
the Commission for testing within 60 days of a request by the 
Commission. However, in cases involving harmful interference or safety 
of life, a sample must be supplied within 14 days. We believe that 60 
days, or even 30 days, is more time than necessary for supplying a 
sample in most cases, and could therefore result in noncompliant 
equipment remaining on the market for a longer period of time. 
Accordingly, we are adopting a 14 day time limit for supplying test 
samples to the Commission as proposed in the Notice. We recognize that 
14 days may not be sufficient in some cases when there are difficulties 
in supplying a sample. We will continue to consider extensions of time 
upon submission of a showing of good cause in those cases, as the rules 
currently allow. We decline to establish a procedure for vouchers or 
reimbursement of sample purchase costs at this time, due to the 
complexities involved.

Transfers of Control

    26. The Notice proposed to clarify the rules that apply to 
corporate mergers, buyouts and acquisitions involving grantees of 
equipment authorization. We proposed to combine Sections 2.929, 2.934 
and 2.935 of the rules to clarify when an equipment authorization may 
be assigned or transferred to another party, and when new applications 
must be filed.
    27. Prior to 1989, the Commission's rules required the filing of a 
new application whenever a change was made to the trade name under 
which equipment is marketed. In 1989, the Commission eliminated that 
requirement. However, it appears that Section 2.929 was inadvertently 
not updated at that time to reflect that change. We are adopting the 
revised rule on transfers and assignments proposed in the Notice, but 
we are eliminating the reference to filing a new application for name 
changes.

Transition Provisions

    28. The changes adopted here simplify and streamline the equipment 
authorization procedures. Since they are deregulatory in nature, only a 
short transition period is necessary. Accordingly, we are making the 
rules effective October 5, 1998. However, in order to allow 
manufacturers to obtain the maximum benefit from the changes, equipment 
may be authorized under the relaxed procedures (i.e.--Declaration of 
Conformity or verification) effective September 8, 1998.
    29. Accordingly, It Is Ordered that parts 0, 1, 2, 5, 15, 18, 21, 
22, 24, 26, 73, 74, 78, 80, 87, 90, 95, 97 and 101 of the Commission's 
Rules and Regulations Are Amended, as specified in the Rule Changes 
attachment and are effective October 5, 1998. This action is taken 
pursuant to sections 4(i), 301, 302, 303(e), 303(f), 303(r), 304 and 
307 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sections 
154(i), 301, 302, 303(e), 303(f), 303(r), 304 and 307.

Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

    30. As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act 
(``RFA''),1 an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 
(``IRFA'') was incorporated in ``Amendment of Parts 2, 15, 18 and Other 
Parts of the Commission's Rules to Simplify and Streamline the 
Equipment Authorization Process for Radio Frequency Equipment'', Notice 
of Proposed Rule Making (``Notice''), in ET Docket No. 97-94, 62 FR 
24383, May 5, 1997. The Commission sought written public comment on the 
proposals in the Notice, including comment on the IRFA. The 
Commission's Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (``FRFA'') in this 
Report and Order conforms to the RFA.2
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    \1\ See 5 U.S.C. 603. The RFA, see 5 U.S.C. 601 et. seq., has 
been amended by the Contract With America Advancement Act of 1996, 
Public Law No. 104-121, 110 Stat 847 (1996) (CWAAA). Title II of the 
CWAAA is the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 
1966 (SBREFA).
    \2\ See 5 U.S.C. 604.
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    31. Need For and Objective of the Rules.
    The Commission is amending parts 2, 15, 18 and other parts of its 
rules to simplify the equipment authorization processes, deregulate the 
equipment authorization requirements for certain types of equipment, 
and begin implementation of an electronic filing system for equipment 
authorization applications. These actions will greatly reduce the 
complexity and burden of the Commission's equipment authorization 
requirements. They will also improve the efficiency of the equipment 
authorization process so that products can be introduced to the market 
more rapidly. They will reduce the number of applications required to 
be filed with the Commission annually from about 3500 to approximately 
1800, significantly reducing paperwork requirements on manufacturers. 
We expect that this action will result in savings of at least $100 
million to manufacturers of the products covered by the changes. The 
provision for electronic filing of applications should significantly 
reduce the current applications time. We believe these actions will 
greatly benefit both large and small manufacturers and encourage the 
development of innovative products that best meet consumer's needs.
    32. Summary of Significant Issues Raised by Public Comments in 
Response to the IRFA.
    In the IRFA we stated that proposals in this proceeding would 
result in a significant decrease in equipment authorization 
applications that must be

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filed with the Commission. We believe that small entities will benefit 
from these proposals because in many cases they will no longer be 
required to file applications with the Commission. Also, small entities 
will benefit from the simpler regulations and streamlined process for 
equipment that continues to require authorization by the FCC. We 
solicited comments regarding these conclusions. No comments were 
submitted directly in response to the IRFA.
    33. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to 
Which the Rules Will Apply.
    The RFA generally defines small entity as having the same meaning 
as the terms ``small business'' ``small organization,'' and ``small 
governmental jurisdictions.'' 3 In addition, the term 
``small business'' is the same meaning as the term ``small business 
concern'' under the Small Business Act (``SBA''), 15 U.S.C. 632, unless 
the Commission has developed one or more definitions that are 
appropriate to its activities.4 Under the SBA, a ``small 
business concern'' is one that (1) is independently owned and operated; 
(2) is not dominant in its field of operation; and (3) meets any 
individual criteria established by the Small Business Administration 
(SBA).5
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    \3\ 5 U.S.C. 601(6).
    \4\ 5 U.S.C. 601(3) (incorporating by reference the definition 
of ``small business concern'' in 5 U.S.C. 632).
    \5\ 15 U.S.C. 632.
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    34. The Commission has not developed a definition of small entities 
applicable to RF Equipment manufacturers. Therefore, the applicable 
definition of small entity is the definition under the SBA rules 
applicable to manufacturers of ``Radio and Television Broadcasting and 
Communications Equipment.'' According to the SBA's regulation, an RF 
manufacturer must have 750 or fewer employees in order to qualify as a 
small business.6 Census Bureau data indicates that there are 
858 companies in the United States that manufacture radio and 
television broadcasting and communications equipment, and that 778 of 
these firms have fewer than 750 employees and would classified as small 
entities.7 We believe that many of the companies that 
manufacture RF equipment may qualify as small entities.
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    \6\ See 13 CFR 121.201, Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 
Code 3663.
    \7\ See U.S. Department of Commerce, 1992 Census of 
Transportation, Communications and Utilities (issued May 1995), SIC 
category 3663.
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    35. Description of Projected Reporting, Recordkeeping and Other 
Compliance Requirements.
    There are currently five different equipment authorization 
procedures. They are type acceptance, certification, notification, 
verification and Declaration of Conformity (DoC). We are proposing to 
eliminate the notification procedure, and to combine the type 
acceptance procedure with the certification procedure. Equipment 
currently under the notification procedure will be placed in the less 
stringent DoC or verification procedure, as appropriate. Both 
verification and DoC are self-authorization procedures, which allow 
equipment to be marketed without approval from the FCC once it has been 
tested and found to comply with the FCC rules. However, the DoC 
procedure has an additional requirement to test the equipment at an 
accredited laboratory, which provides a higher degree of confidence 
that a device will be measured correctly. It also has additional 
requirements for labelling and information supplied with the product, 
which allows the Commission to more easily locate the manufacturer in 
the event the equipment causes interference.
    36. Applications for equipment authorization will be required to be 
filed electronically one year after the effective date of the rules. 
The equipment required to file will typically consist of a personal 
computer with an internet connection, a document scanner, a digital 
camera and software to convert data to the proper format. The equipment 
is readily available, or applicants can contract with others (e.g.--
equipment testing laboratories) who have the equipment.
    37. Steps Taken to Minimize Significant Economic Impact on Small 
Entities, and Significant Alternatives Considered. 
Simplification of Equipment Authorization Categories
    38. The Commission requested comments on its proposal to eliminate 
the notification category of equipment authorization, and to combine 
the type acceptance with the certification category of authorization. 
It also requested comments on whether to combine the DoC and 
verification procedures.
    39. There was no opposition to eliminating the notification 
procedure, but the Commission received comments concerning combining 
type acceptance with certification. Motorola stated that the change 
could be a source of confusion, and Rockwell had concerns that the 
structure of the proposed rules could be improved. The Commission 
believes that having three different authorization procedures for 
equipment requiring approval is an even greater source of confusion 
than the proposal, particularly for small entities which may not be 
familiar with the rules. Accordingly, the Commission is eliminating the 
notification procedure, and combining type acceptance and certification 
into a single procedure called ``certification'' for equipment 
requiring an approval. The structure of the proposed rules is being 
modified as recommended by Rockwell to make them simpler for both large 
and small entities to understand.
    40. The comments did not support combining the DoC and verification 
procedures. The DoC procedure is relatively new, and the Commission has 
expended resources educating small entities about it, so making changes 
to it at this point would cause confusion. Also, since there is a need 
to maintain a higher degree of confidence that certain equipment 
complies with standards to reduce the potential for causing harmful 
interference, the Commission believes it is necessary to keep the DoC 
procedure separate from the verification procedure.
Deregulation of Equipment Authorization Requirements
    41. The Commission proposed to relax the authorization requirement 
for equipment operating under various parts of the rules. The comments 
generally supported relaxing the requirements, and several parties 
supported even further relaxation than the Commission proposed. 
Rockwell requested that we place most part 15 receivers under 
verification, and CEMA requested that we place VCRs under verification. 
Ford recommended that we move certain Part 15 low power transmitters to 
DoC and Motorola recommended that we move part 95 Family Radio Service 
transmitters to DoC. Finally, Ericsson requested that certain parts 22 
and 90 transmitters be moved to DoC or verification.
    42. The further relaxation in the authorization requirements 
proposed in the comments would reduce the burden on small entities 
manufacturing those devices. However, in relaxing the authorization 
requirements for equipment, the Commission must also consider whether 
there is an increased likelihood of harmful interference being caused. 
The Commission has carefully considered the requests made in the 
comments, and is concerned that relaxing the authorization requirement 
for these devices beyond what was proposed would result in too great a 
risk of interference to communication services. The authorization 
requirements selected by the

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Commission for each type of equipment are believed to be the least 
burdensome necessary to minimize the risk of interference, and will 
therefore have the least impact on small entities.
Electronic Filing
    43. The Commission proposed to implement an electronic filing 
system for equipment authorization applications. It also solicited 
comments on whether the system should be mandatory or whether paper 
applications should continue to be accepted. The comments supported 
developing an electronic filing system, but some parties expressed 
concern about whether the Commission would mandate electronic filing, 
which could be burdensome for some entities.
    44. The Commission believes that the implementation of an 
electronic filing system will significantly reduce the processing time 
of equipment authorization applications. Such a system would eliminate 
the delays associated with filing applications in Pittsburgh, 
transporting them to the Commission's Laboratory and manually logging 
them in. It would also allow parallel processing of applications, so 
the administrative and technical reviews can be done simultaneously, 
thus further reducing the processing time. Such a system will benefit 
small entities by reducing the costs caused by delays in marketing new 
equipment. We have decided to make the system mandatory, since the 
equipment required to electronically file applications is readily 
available. However, we will continue to accept paper applications for a 
period of one year to minimize the impact on small entities.
    45. Report to Congress. The Commission shall send a copy of this 
Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, along with this First Report and 
Order, in a report to Congress pursuant to the Small Business 
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A), and 
the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration.

List of Subjects

47 CFR Part 0

    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

47 CFR Parts 1 and 2

    Radio, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

47 CFR Part 5

    Radio.

47 CFR Part 15

    Communications equipment.

47 CFR Part 18

    Business and industry, Scientific equipment.

47 CFR Parts 21, 22, and 24

    Communications equipment, Radio.

47 CFR Part 26

    Radio.

47 CFR Parts 73, 74, 78, 80, 87, 90, 95, 97, and 101

    Communications equipment, Radio.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Deputy Secretary.

Rules Changes

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble Parts 0, 1, 2, 5, 15, 18, 
21, 22, 24, 26, 73, 74, 78, 80, 87, 90, 95, 97 and 101 of Title 47 of 
the Code of Federal Regulations are amended as follows:

PART 0--COMMISSION ORGANIZATION

    1. The authority citation for part 0 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 5, 48 Stat. 1068, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 155.


Sec. 0.31  [Amended]

    2. Section 0.31, paragraph (j) is amended by removing the term 
``type approval and acceptance, and certification'' and adding in its 
place ``approval''.


Sec. 0.401  [Amended]

    3. Section 0.401, paragraph (a)(2) is amended by revising the 
second sentence to read ``The mailing address is: Federal 
Communications Commission, Equipment Authorization Division, 7435 
Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046''.


Sec. 0.406  [Amended]

    4. Section 0.406, paragraph (b)(3) is amended by removing the term 
``type acceptance and type approval'' and adding in its place 
``authorization''.


Sec. 0.433  [Removed]

    5. Section 0.433 is removed.


Sec. 0.453  [Amended]

    6. Section 0.453, paragraph (k) is amended by removing the term 
``(Type accepted, type approved, certified and notified)''.


Sec. 0.455  [Amended]

    7. Section 0.455, paragraph (e)(3) is amended by removing the term 
``(type accepted, type approval, certification, or advance approval of 
subscription television systems)''.


Sec. 0.457  [Amended]

    8. Section 0.457, paragraph (d)(1)(ii) is amended by removing the 
term ``(type acceptance, type approval, certification, or advance 
approval of subscription television systems)''.

PART 1--PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

    9. The authority citation for part 1 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79 et seq.; 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 
155, 225, and 303(r).


Sec. 1.77  [Amended]

    10. Section 1.77, paragraph (g) is amended by removing the term 
``type approval and type acceptance'' and adding in its place 
``certification'', and removing the reference to ``subpart F'' and 
adding in its place ``subpart J''.
    11. Section 1.1103 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 1.1103  Schedule of charges for equipment authorization, 
experimental radio services, ship inspections and international 
telecommunications settlements.

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             Action                   FCC form No.        Fee amount   Payment type code          Address       
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1. Certification:                                                                                               
    a. Receivers (except TV and  731...................          350  EEC                 Federal Communications
     FM).                                                                                  Commission, Equipment
                                                                                           Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358315,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5315.                
    b. Devices under Parts 11,   731...................          895  EGC                 Federal Communications
     15 and 18 (except                                                                     Commission, Equipment
     receivers).                                                                           Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358315,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5315.                
    c. All other devices.......  731...................          450  EFT                 Federal Communications
                                                                                           Commission, Equipment
                                                                                           Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358315,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5315.                

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    d. Modifications and Class   731...................           45  EAC                 Federal Communications
     II Permissive Changes.                                                                Commission, Equipment
                                                                                           Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358315,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5315.                
    e. Request for               731 or 159 & Corres...          130  EBC                 Federal Communications
     Confidentiality.                                                                      Commission, Equipment
                                                                                           Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358315,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5315.                
2. Advance Approval for          159 & Corres..........        2,740  EIS                 Federal Communications
 Subscription TV System.                                                                   Commission, Equipment
                                                                                           Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358315,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5315.                
    a. Request for               159 & Corres..........          130  EBS                 Federal Communications
     Confidentiality.                                                                      Commission, Equipment
                                                                                           Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358315,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5315.                
3. Assignment of Applicant                                                                                      
 Code:                                                                                                          
    a. New applicants for all    159 & Corres..........           45  EAG                 Federal Communications
     application types except                                                              Commission, Equipment
     Subscription TV.                                                                      Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358315,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5315.                
4. Experimental Radio Service:                                                                                  
    a. New Station               442...................           45  EAE                 Federal Communications
     Authorization.                                                                        Commission, Equipment
                                                                                           Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358320,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5320.                
    b. Modification of           442...................           45  EAE                 Federal Communications
     Authorization.                                                                        Commission, Equipment
                                                                                           Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358320,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5320.                
    c. Renewal of Station        405...................           45  EAE                 Federal Communications
     Authorization.                                                                        Commission, Equipment
                                                                                           Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358320,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5320.                
    d. Assignment or Transfer    702 or 703............           45  EAE                 Federal Communications
     of Control.                                                                           Commission, Equipment
                                                                                           Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358320,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5320.                
    e. Special Temporary         159 & Corres..........           45  EAE                 Federal Communications
     Authority.                                                                            Commission, Equipment
                                                                                           Approval Services,   
                                                                                           P.O. Box 358320,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5320.                
    f. Additional fee required   159 & Corres..........           45  EAE                 Federal Communications
     for any of the above                                                                  Commission, Equipment
     applications that request                                                             Approval Services,   
     confidentiality.                                                                      P.O. Box 358320,     
                                                                                           Pittsburgh, PA 15251-
                                                                                           5320.                
5. Ship Inspections:                                                                                            
    a. Passenger Vessel Under    801...................          390  FCS                 Federal Communications
     Title III, Part III.                                                                  Commission, P.O. Box 
                                                                                           358110, Pittsburgh,  
                                                                                           PA 15251-5110.       
    b. Oceangoing Vessel Under   801...................          755  FFS                 Federal Communications
     Title III, Part II.                                                                   Commission, P.O. Box 
                                                                                           358110, Pittsburgh,  
                                                                                           PA 15251-5110.       
    c. Vessels Under the Great   801...................          110  FDS                 Federal Communications
     Lakes Agreement.                                                                      Commission, P.O. Box 
                                                                                           358110, Pittsburgh,  
                                                                                           PA 15251-5110.       
    d. Vessels Under the Safety  801...................          660  FES                 Federal Communications
     of Life at Sea (SOLAS)                                                                Commission, P.O. Box 
     Convention.                                                                           358110, Pittsburgh,  
                                                                                           PA 15251-5110.       
    e. Temporary Waiver of       159 & Corres..........           75  FBS                 Federal Communications
     Inspection.                                                                           Commission, P.O. Box 
                                                                                           358110, Pittsburgh,  
                                                                                           PA 15251-5110.       
6. International                 99....................            2  IAT                 Licensees will be     
 Telecommunications Settlements                                                            billed.              
 Administrative Fee for                                                                                         
 Collections (per line item).                                                                                   
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PART 2--FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS AND RADIO TREATY MATTERS; GENERAL 
RULES AND REGULATIONS

    12. The authority citation for part 2 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302, 303, 307, and 336, unless 
otherwise noted.

    13. Section 2.803, paragraph (a)(1) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 2.803  Marketing of radio frequency devices prior to equipment 
authorization.

    (a) * * *
    (1) In the case of a device subject to certification, such device 
has been authorized by the Commission in accordance with the rules in 
this chapter and is properly identified and labelled as required by 
Sec. 2.925 and other relevant sections in this chapter; or
* * * * *


Sec. 2.901  [Amended]

    14. Section 2.901, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type acceptance, certification, registration or notification'' and 
adding in its place ``certification or registration''. Paragraph (b) is 
amended by removing the term ``type acceptance, certification or 
notification'' and adding in its place ``certification''.


Sec. 2.904  [Removed]

    15. Section 2.904 is removed.


Sec. 2.905  [Removed]

    16. Section 2.905 is removed.
    17. Section 2.907, paragraph (a) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 2.907  Certification.

    (a) Certification is an equipment authorization issued by the 
Commission, based on representations

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and test data submitted by the applicant.
* * * * *
    18. Section 2.911 is amended by adding a new paragraph (g) to read 
as follows:


Sec. 2.911  Written application required.

* * * * *
    (g) ``Signed,'' as used in this section, means an original 
handwritten signature; however, the Office of Engineering and 
Technology may allow signature by any symbol executed or adopted by the 
applicant with the intent that such symbol be a signature, including 
symbols formed by computer-generated electronic impulses.
    19. Section 2.913 is amended by revising paragraph (b) and adding a 
new paragraph (c) as follows:


Sec. 2.913  Submittal of equipment authorization application or 
information to the Commission.

* * * * *
    (b) Any information or equipment samples requested by the 
Commission pursuant to the provisions of subpart J of this part shall, 
unless otherwise directed, be submitted to the Federal Communications 
Commission, Equipment Authorization Division, 7435 Oakland Mills Road, 
Columbia, Maryland 21046.
    (c) Effective October 5, 1999, all applications for equipment 
authorization must be filed electronically. The Commission will be 
amenable to consideration of waiver requests from small businesses that 
find it a hardship to file applications electronically. Information on 
the procedures for electronically filing equipment authorization 
applications can be obtained from the address in paragraph (b) of this 
section.
    20. Section 2.915, paragraphs (a) introductory text and (c) are 
revised to read as follows:


Sec. 2.915  Grant of application.

    (a) The Commission will grant an application for certification if 
it finds from an examination of the application and supporting data, or 
other matter which it may officially notice, that:
* * * * *
    (c) Certification shall not attach to any equipment, nor shall any 
equipment authorization be deemed effective, until the application has 
been granted.


Sec. 2.924  [Amended]

    21. Section 2.924 is amended by revising the second sentence to 
read as follows:
* * * * *
    A device will be considered to be electrically identical if no 
changes are made to the device authorized by the Commission, or if the 
changes made to the device would be treated as class I permissive 
changes within the scope of Sec. 2.1043(b)(1).
* * * * *
    22. Section 2.929 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 2.929  Changes in name, address, ownership or control of grantee.

    (a) An equipment authorization issued by the Commission may not be 
assigned, exchanged or in any other way transferred to a second party, 
except as provided in this section.
    (b) The grantee of an equipment authorization may license or 
otherwise authorize a second party to manufacture the equipment covered 
by the grant of the equipment authorization provided:
    (1) The equipment manufactured by such second party bears the FCC 
Identifier as is set out in the grant of the equipment authorization.

    Note to paragraph (b)(1): Any change in the FCC Identifier 
desired as a result of such production or marketing agreement will 
require the filing of a new application for an equipment 
authorization as specified in Sec. 2.933.

    (2) The grantee of the equipment authorization shall continue to be 
responsible to the Commission for the equipment produced pursuant to 
such an agreement.
    (c) Whenever there is a change in the name and/or address of the 
grantee of an equipment authorization, written notice of such change(s) 
shall be submitted to the Commission within 30 days after the grantee 
starts using the new name and/or address.
    (d) In the case of transactions affecting the grantee, such as a 
transfer of control or sale to another company, mergers, or transfer of 
manufacturing rights, notice must be given to the Commission in writing 
within 60 days after the consummation of the transaction. Depending on 
the circumstances in each case, the Commission may require new 
applications for equipment authorization. In reaching a decision the 
Commission will consider whether the acquiring party can adequately 
ensure and accept responsibility for continued compliance with the 
regulations. In general, new applications for each device will not be 
required. A single application for equipment authorization may be filed 
covering all the affected equipment.
    23. Section 2.931 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 2.931  Responsibility of the grantee.

    In accepting a grant of an equipment authorization, the grantee 
warrants that each unit of equipment marketed under such grant and 
bearing the identification specified in the grant will conform to the 
unit that was measured and that the data (design and rated operational 
characteristics) filed with the application for certification continues 
to be representative of the equipment being produced under such grant 
within the variation that can be expected due to quantity production 
and testing on a statistical basis.
    24. Section 2.932 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 2.932  Modification of equipment.

    (a) A new application for an equipment authorization shall be filed 
whenever there is a change in the design, circuitry or construction of 
an equipment or device for which an equipment authorization has been 
issued, except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this 
section.
    (b) Permissive changes may be made in certificated equipment, and 
equipment that was authorized under the former type acceptance 
procedure, pursuant to Sec. 2.1043.
    (c) Permissive changes may be made in equipment that was authorized 
under the former notification procedure without submittal of 
information to the Commission, unless the equipment is currently 
subject to authorization under the certification procedure. However, 
the grantee shall submit information documenting continued compliance 
with the pertinent requirements upon request.
    (d) All requests for permissive changes submitted to the Commission 
must be accompanied by the anti-drug abuse certification required under 
Sec. 1.2002 of this chapter.
    25. Section 2.933 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 2.933  Change in identification of equipment.

    (a) A new application for equipment authorization shall be filed 
whenever there is a change in the FCC Identifier for the equipment with 
or without a change in design, circuitry or construction. However, a 
change in the model/type number or trade name performed in accordance 
with the provisions in Sec. 2.924 of this chapter is not considered to 
be a change in identification and does not require additional 
authorization from the Commission.
    (b) An application filed pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section 
where no change in design, circuitry or construction is involved, need 
not be accompanied by a resubmission of

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equipment or measurement or test data customarily required with a new 
application, unless specifically requested by the Commission. In lieu 
thereof, the applicant shall attach a statement setting out:
    (1) The original identification used on the equipment prior to the 
change in identification.
    (2) The date of the original grant of the equipment authorization.
    (3) How the equipment bearing the modified identification differs 
from the original equipment.
    (4) Whether the original test results continue to be representative 
of and applicable to the equipment bearing the changed identification.
    (5) The photographs required by Sec. 2.1033(b)(7) or 
Sec. 2.1033(c)(12) showing the exterior appearance of the equipment, 
including the operating controls available to the user and the 
identification label. Photographs of the construction, the component 
placement on the chassis, and the chassis assembly are not required to 
be submitted unless specifically requested by the Commission.
    (c) If the change in the FCC Identifier also involves a change in 
design or circuitry which falls outside the purview of a permissive 
change described in Sec. 2.1043, a complete application shall be filed 
pursuant to Sec. 2.911.


Sec. 2.934  [Removed]

    26. Section 2.934 is removed.


Sec. 2.935  [Removed]

    27. Section 2.935 is removed.
    28. Section 2.938 is amended by revising paragraph (c) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 2.938  Retention of records.

* * * * *
    (c) The records listed in paragraph (a) of this section shall be 
retained for one year for equipment subject to authorization under the 
certification procedure or former type acceptance procedure, or for two 
years for equipment subject to authorization under any other procedure, 
after the manufacture of said equipment has been permanently 
discontinued, or until the conclusion of an investigation or a 
proceeding if the responsible party (or, under paragraph (b) of this 
section, the manufacturer) is officially notified that an investigation 
or any other administrative proceeding involving its equipment has been 
instituted.
* * * * *


Sec. 2.943  [Amended]

    29. Section 2.943, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the words 
``for type acceptance, certification or notification''.
    30. Section 2.946 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 2.946  Penalty for failure to provide test samples and data.

    (a) Any responsible party, as defined in Sec. 2.909, or any party 
who markets equipment subject to the provisions of this chapter, shall 
provide test sample(s) or data upon request by the Commission. Failure 
to comply with such a request within 14 days may be cause for 
forfeiture, pursuant to Sec. 1.80 of this chapter, or other 
administrative sanctions such as suspending action on any applications 
for equipment authorization submitted by such party while the matter is 
being resolved.
    (b) The Commission may consider extensions of time upon submission 
of a showing of good cause.


Sec. 2.948  [Amended]

    31. Section 2.948, paragraph (a)(2) first sentence is amended by 
removing the words ``or the notification''.


Sec. 2.971  [Removed]

    32. The undesignated center heading ``Notification'' and Sec. 2.971 
are removed.


Sec. 2.973  [Removed]

    33. Section 2.973 is removed.


Sec. 2.975  [Removed]

    34. Section 2.975 is removed.


Sec. 2.977  [Removed]

    35. Section 2.977 is removed.


Sec. 2.981  [Removed]

    36. The undesignated center heading ``Type Acceptance'' and 
Sec. 2.981 is removed.


Sec. 2.983  [Removed]

    37. Section 2.983 is removed.


Sec. 2.985  [Redesignated as Sec. 2.1046]

    38. Section 2.985 is redesignated as new Sec. 2.1046, and the 
reference to ``Sec. 2.983(d)(5)'' in paragraph (a) is removed and add 
in its place ``Sec. 2.1033(c)(8)''.


Sec. 2.987  [Redesignated as Sec. 2.1047]

    39. Section 2.987 is redesignated as new Sec. 2.1047, and the 
reference to ``Sec. 2.989'' in paragraph (c) is removed and add in its 
place ``Sec. 2.1049''.


Sec. 2.989  [Redesignated as Sec. 2.1049]

    40. Section 2.989 is redesignated as new Sec. 2.1049.


Sec. 2.991  [Redesignated as Sec. 2.1051]

    41. Section 2.991 is redesignated as new Sec. 2.1051, and the 
reference to ``Sec. 2.989'' is removed and add in its place 
``Sec. 2.1049''.


Sec. 2.993  [Redesignated as Sec. 2.1053]

    42. Section 2.993 is redesignated as new Sec. 2.1053, and the 
reference to ``Sec. 2.989'' is removed and add in its place 
``Sec. 2.1049''.


Sec. 2.995  [Redesignated as Sec. 2.1055]

    43. Section 2.995 is redesignated as Sec. 2.1055.


Sec. 2.997  [Redesignated as Sec. 2.1057]

    44. Section 2.997 is redesignated as Sec. 2.1057, and the 
references to ``Secs. 2.991 and 2.993'' in paragraph (a) are removed 
and add in its place ``Secs. 2.1051 and 2.1053'', respectively.


Sec. 2.999  [Removed]

    45. Section 2.999 is removed.


Sec. 2.1001  [Removed]

    46. Section 2.1001 is removed.


Sec. 2.1005  [Removed]

    47. Section 2.1005 is removed.
    48. Section 2.1033 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 2.1033  Application for certification.

    (a) An application for certification shall be filed on FCC Form 731 
with all questions answered. Items that do not apply shall be so noted.
    (b) Applications for equipment operating under Parts 11, 15 and 18 
of the rules shall be accompanied by a technical report containing the 
following information:
    (1) The full name and mailing address of the manufacturer of the 
device and the applicant for certification.
    (2) FCC identifier.
    (3) A copy of the installation and operating instructions to be 
furnished the user. A draft copy of the instructions may be submitted 
if the actual document is not available. The actual document shall be 
furnished to the FCC when it becomes available.
    (4) A brief description of the circuit functions of the device 
along with a statement describing how the device operates. This 
statement should contain a description of the ground system and 
antenna, if any, used with the device.
    (5) A block diagram showing the frequency of all oscillators in the 
device. The signal path and frequency shall be indicated at each block. 
The tuning range(s) and intermediate frequency(ies) shall be indicated 
at each block. A schematic diagram is also required for intentional 
radiators.
    (6) A report of measurements showing compliance with the pertinent 
FCC technical requirements. This report shall identify the test 
procedure used (e.g., specify the FCC test procedure, or industry test 
procedure that was used), the date the measurements were made,

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the location where the measurements were made, and the device that was 
tested (model and serial number, if available). The report shall 
include sample calculations showing how the measurement results were 
converted for comparison with the technical requirements.
    (7) A sufficient number of photographs to clearly show the exterior 
appearance, the construction, the component placement on the chassis, 
and the chassis assembly. The exterior views shall show the overall 
appearance, the antenna used with the device (if any), the controls 
available to the user, and the required identification label in 
sufficient detail so that the name and FCC identifier can be read. In 
lieu of a photograph of the label, a sample label (or facsimile 
thereof) may be submitted together with a sketch showing where this 
label will be placed on the equipment. Photographs shall be of size A4 
(21 cm  x  29.7 cm) or 8  x  10 inches (20.3 cm  x  25.4 cm). Smaller 
photographs may be submitted provided they are sharp and clear, show 
the necessary detail, and are mounted on A4 (21 cm  x  29.7 cm) or 8.5 
x  11 inch (21.6 cm  x  27.9 cm) paper. A sample label or facsimile 
together with the sketch showing the placement of this label shall be 
on the same size paper.
    (8) If the equipment for which certification is being sought must 
be tested with peripheral or accessory devices connected or installed, 
a brief description of those peripherals or accessories. The peripheral 
or accessory devices shall be unmodified, commercially available 
equipment.
    (9) For equipment subject to the provisions of part 15 of this 
chapter, the application shall indicate if the equipment is being 
authorized pursuant to the transition provisions in Sec. 15.37 of this 
chapter.
    (10) Applications for the certification of direct sequence spread 
spectrum transmitters under part 15 shall be accompanied by an exhibit 
demonstrating compliance with the processing gain provisions of 
Sec. 15.247(e) of this chapter. Applications for the certification of 
frequency hopping transmitters under part 15 shall be accompanied by an 
exhibit describing compliance of the associated receiver or receivers 
with Sec. 15.247(a)(1) of this chapter.
    (11) Applications for the certification of scanning receivers shall 
include a statement describing the methods used to comply with the 
design requirements of Sec. 15.121(a) of this chapter or the marketing 
requirements of Sec. 15.121(b) of this chapter.
    (c) Applications for equipment other than that operating under 
parts 15 and 18 of the rules shall be accompanied by a technical report 
containing the following information:
    (1) The full name and mailing address of the manufacturer of the 
device and the applicant for certification.
    (2) FCC identifier.
    (3) A copy of the installation and operating instructions to be 
furnished the user. A draft copy of the instructions may be submitted 
if the actual document is not available. The actual document shall be 
furnished to the FCC when it becomes available.
    (4) Type or types of emission.
    (5) Frequency range.
    (6) Range of operating power values or specific operating power 
levels, and description of any means provided for variation of 
operating power.
    (7) Maximum power rating as defined in the applicable part(s) of 
the rules.
    (8) The dc voltages applied to and dc currents into the several 
elements of the final radio frequency amplifying device for normal 
operation over the power range.
    (9) Tune-up procedure over the power range, or at specific 
operating power levels.
    (10) A schematic diagram and a description of all circuitry and 
devices provided for determining and stabilizing frequency, for 
suppression of spurious radiation, for limiting modulation, and for 
limiting power.
    (11) A photograph or drawing of the equipment identification plate 
or label showing the information to be placed thereon.
    (12) Photographs (8'' x 10'') of the equipment of sufficient 
clarity to reveal equipment construction and layout, including meters, 
if any, and labels for controls and meters and sufficient views of the 
internal construction to define component placement and chassis 
assembly. Insofar as these requirements are met by photographs or 
drawings contained in instruction manuals supplied with the 
certification request, additional photographs are necessary only to 
complete the required showing.
    (13) For equipment employing digital modulation techniques, a 
detailed description of the modulation system to be used, including the 
response characteristics (frequency, phase and amplitude) of any 
filters provided, and a description of the modulating wavetrain, shall 
be submitted for the maximum rated conditions under which the equipment 
will be operated.
    (14) The data required by Secs. 2.1046 through 2.1057, inclusive, 
measured in accordance with the procedures set out in Sec. 2.1041.
    (15) The application for certification of an external radio 
frequency power amplifier under part 97 of this chapter need not be 
accompanied by the data required by paragraph (b)(14) of this section. 
In lieu thereof, measurements shall be submitted to show compliance 
with the technical specifications in subpart C of part 97 of this 
chapter and such information as required by Sec. 2.1060 of this part.
    (16) An application for certification of an AM broadcast 
stereophonic exciter-generator intended for interfacing with existing 
certified, or formerly type accepted or notified transmitters must 
include measurements made on a complete stereophonic transmitter. The 
instruction book must include complete specifications and circuit 
requirements for interconnecting with existing transmitters. The 
instruction book must also provide a full description of the equipment 
and measurement procedures to monitor modulation and to verify that the 
combination of stereo exciter-generator and transmitter meet the 
emission limitations of Sec. 73.44.
    (17) A single application may be filed for a composite system that 
incorporates devices subject to certification under multiple rule 
parts, however, the appropriate fee must be included for each device. 
Separate applications must be filed if different FCC Identifiers will 
be used for each device.
    49. Section 2.1041 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 2.1041  Measurement procedure.

    For equipment operating under parts 15 and 18, the measurement 
procedures are specified in the rules governing the particular device 
for which certification is requested. For equipment operating in the 
authorized radio services, measurements are required as specified in 
Secs. 2.1046, 2.1047, 2.1049, 2.1051, 2.1053, 2.1055 and 2.1057. See 
also Sec. 2.947.
    50. Section 2.1043 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 2.1043  Changes in certificated equipment.

    (a) Changes to the basic frequency determining and stabilizing 
circuitry (including clock or data rates), frequency multiplication 
stages, basic modulator circuit or maximum power or field strength 
ratings shall not be performed without application for and 
authorization of a new grant of certification. Variations in electrical 
or mechanical construction, other than these indicated items, are 
permitted provided the variations either do not affect the 
characteristics required to be reported to the Commission or the

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variations are made in compliance with the other provisions of this 
section.
    (b) Two classes of permissive changes may be made in certificated 
equipment without requiring a new application for and grant of 
certification. Neither class of change shall result in a change in 
identification.
    (1) A Class I permissive change includes those modifications in the 
equipment which do not degrade the characteristics reported by the 
manufacturer and accepted by the Commission when certification is 
granted. No filing with the Commission is required for a Class I 
permissive change.
    (2) A Class II permissive change includes those modifications which 
degrade the performance characteristics as reported to the Commission 
at the time of the initial certification. Such degraded performance 
must still meet the minimum requirements of the applicable rules. When 
a Class II permissive change is made by the grantee, the grantee shall 
supply the Commission with complete information and the results of 
tests of the characteristics affected by such change. The modified 
equipment shall not be marketed under the existing grant of 
certification prior to acknowledgement by the Commission that the 
change is acceptable.
    (3) Except as specified below, permissive changes, as detailed 
above, shall be made only by the holder of the grant of certification. 
Changes by any party other than the grantee require a new application 
for and grant of certification.
    (c) A grantee desiring to make a change other than a permissive 
change shall file an application on FCC Form 731 accompanied by the 
required fees. The grantee shall attach a description of the change(s) 
to be made and a statement indicating whether the change(s) will be 
made in all units (including previous production) or will be made only 
in those units produced after the change is authorized.
    (d) A modification which results in a change in the identification 
of a device with or without change in circuitry requires a new 
application for, and grant of certification. If the changes affect the 
characteristics required to be reported, a complete application shall 
be filed. If the characteristics required to be reported are not 
changed the abbreviated procedure of Sec. 2.933 may be used.
    (e) Equipment that has been certificated or formerly type accepted 
for use in the Amateur Radio Service pursuant to the requirements of 
part 97 of this chapter may be modified without regard to the 
conditions specified in paragraph (b) of this section, provided the 
following conditions are met:
    (1) Any person performing such modifications on equipment used 
under part 97 of this chapter must possess a valid amateur radio 
operator license of the class required for the use of the equipment 
being modified.
    (2) Modifications made pursuant to this paragraph are limited to 
equipment used at licensed amateur radio stations.
    (3) Modifications specified or performed by equipment manufacturers 
or suppliers must be in accordance with the requirements set forth in 
paragraph (b) of this section.
    (4) Modifications specified or performed by licensees in the 
Amateur Radio Service on equipment other than that at specific licensed 
amateur radio stations must be in accordance with the requirements set 
forth in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (5) The station licensee shall be responsible for ensuring that 
modified equipment used at his station will comply with the applicable 
technical standards in part 97 of this chapter.
    (f) For equipment other than that operating under parts 15 or 18, 
when a Class II permissive change is made by other than the grantee of 
certification, the information and data specified in paragraph (b)(2) 
of this section shall be supplied by the person making the change. The 
modified equipment shall not be operated under an authorization of the 
Commission prior to acknowledgement by the Commission that the change 
is acceptable.
    (g) The interconnection of a certificated or formerly type accepted 
AM broadcast stereophonic exciter-generator with a certificated or 
formerly type accepted AM broadcast transmitter in accordance with the 
manufacturer's instructions and upon completion of measurements showing 
that the modified transmitter meets the emission limitation 
requirements of Sec. 73.44 is defined as a Class I permissive change 
for compliance with this section.
    (h) The interconnection of a multiplexing exciter with a 
certificated or formerly type accepted AM broadcast transmitter in 
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions without electrical or 
mechanical modification of the transmitter circuits and completion of 
equipment performance measurements showing the transmitter meets the 
minimum performance requirements applicable thereto is defined as a 
Class I permissive change for compliance with this section.
    (i) The addition of TV broadcast subcarrier generators to a 
certificated or formerly type accepted TV broadcast transmitter or the 
addition of FM broadcast subcarrier generators to a type accepted FM 
broadcast transmitter, provided the transmitter exciter is designed for 
subcarrier operation without mechanical or electrical alterations to 
the exciter or other transmitter circuits.
    (j) The addition of TV broadcast stereophonic generators to a 
certificated or formerly type accepted TV broadcast transmitter or the 
addition of FM broadcast stereophonic generators to a certificated or 
formerly type accepted FM broadcast transmitter, provided the 
transmitter exciter is designed for stereophonic sound operation 
without mechanical or electrical alterations to the exciter or other 
transmitter circuits.
    (k) The addition of subscription TV encoding equipment for which 
the FCC has granted advance approval under the provisions of 
Sec. 2.1400 in subpart M and Sec. 73.644(c) of part 73 to a 
certificated or formerly type accepted transmitter is considered a 
Class I permissive change.
    (l) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, broadcast 
licensees or permittees are permitted to modify certificated or 
formerly type accepted equipment pursuant to Sec. 73.1690 of the FCC's 
rules.
    51. A new Sec. 2.1060 is added to read as follows:


Sec. 2.1060  Equipment for use in the amateur radio service.

    (a) The general provisions of Secs. 2.925, 2.1031, 2.1033, 2.1041, 
2.1043, 2.1051, 2.1053 and 2.1057 shall apply to applications for, and 
grants of, certification for equipment operated under the requirements 
of part 97 of this chapter, the Amateur Radio Service.
    (b) When performing the tests specified in Secs. 2.1051 and 2.1053 
of this part, the center of the transmitted bandwidth shall be within 
the operating frequency band by an amount equal to 50 percent of the 
bandwidth utilized for the tests. In addition, said tests shall be made 
on at least one frequency in each of the bands within which the 
equipment is capable of tuning.
    (c) Any supplier of an external radio frequency power amplifier kit 
as defined by Sec. 97.3(a)(17) of this chapter shall comply with the 
following requirements:
    (1) Assembly of one unit of a specific type shall be made in exact 
accordance with the instructions being supplied with the product being 
marketed. If all of the necessary components are not normally furnished 
with the kit, assembly shall be made using the recommended components.
    (2) The measurement data required for certification shall be 
obtained for this

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unit and submitted with the certification application. Unless otherwise 
requested, it is not necessary to submit this unit with the 
application.
    (3) A copy of the exact instructions which will be provided for 
assembly of the equipment shall be provided in addition to other 
material required by Sec. 2.1033 of this part.
    (4) The identification label required by Sec. 2.925 of this part 
shall be permanently affixed to the assembled unit and shall be of 
sufficient size so as to be easily read. The following information 
shall be shown on the label:

(Name of Grantee of Certification)

FCC ID: (The number assigned to the equipment by the grantor)

    This amplifier can be expected to comply with part 97 of the FCC 
Regulations when assembled and aligned in strict accordance with the 
instruction manual using components with the kit or an exact 
equivalent thereof.

(Title and signature of responsible representative of Grantee)

Statement of Compliance

    I state that I have constructed this equipment in accordance 
with the instruction manual and using the parts furnished by the 
supplier of this kit.

(Signature)
(Date)

(Amateur call sign) (Class of license)

(Expiration date of license)

    To be signed by the person responsible for proper assembly of 
kit.)

    (5) If requested, an unassembled unit shall be provided for 
assembly and test by the Commission. Shipping charges to and from the 
Commission's Laboratory shall be borne by the applicant.
    (d) Certification of external radio frequency power amplifiers and 
amplifier kits may be denied when denial serves the public interest, 
convenience and necessity by preventing the use of these amplifiers in 
services other than the Amateur Radio Service. Other uses of these 
amplifiers, such as in the Citizens Band Radio Service, are prohibited 
(Sec. 95.411 of this chapter). Examples of features which may result in 
the denial of certification are contained in Sec. 97.317 of this 
chapter.

PART 5--EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICES (OTHER THAN BROADCAST)

    52. The authority citation for part 5 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 
U.S.C. 154, 303. Interpret or apply sec. 301, 48 Stat. 1081, as 
amended; 47 U.S.C. 301.


Sec. 5.108  [Amended]

    53. Section 5.108, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``verified''.
    54. Section 5.109 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 5.109  Acceptability of transmitters for licensing.

    All transmitters used at stations licensed for wildlife and ocean 
buoy tracking and telemetering operations pursuant to Sec. 5.108 shall 
be verified pursuant to subpart J of part 2 of this chapter.

PART 15--RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES

    55. The authority citation for part 15 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302, 303, 304, 307 and 544A.


Sec. 15.19  [Amended]

    56. Section 15.19, paragraph (a) introductory text is amended by 
removing the word ``notification,''.


Sec. 15.25  [Amended]

    57. Section 15.25, paragraph (b) introductory text is amended by 
removing the term ``notified'' and adding in its place ``authorized 
under the Declaration of Conformity procedure,'' paragraph (b)(2) is 
amended by removing the term ``notification'' and adding in its place 
``Declaration of Conformity'' and paragraph (c) is amended by removing 
the term ``or notification''.


Sec. 15.31  [Amended]

    58. Section 15.31, paragraph (b) is amended by removing the term 
``notification or''. Paragraph (f)(3) is amended by removing the term 
``notification'' and adding in its place ``Declaration of Conformity''.


Sec. 15.35  [Amended]

    59. Section 15.35, paragraph (c) is amended by removing the term 
``notification'' and adding in its place ``Declaration of Conformity''.
    60. Section 15.101, paragraphs (a) and (b) are revised to read as 
follows:


Sec. 15.101  Equipment authorization of unintentional radiators.

    (a) Except as otherwise exempted in Secs. 15.23, 15.103, and 
15.113, unintentional radiators shall be authorized prior to the 
initiation of marketing, as follows:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Equipment authorization    
             Type of device                          required           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TV broadcast receiver..................  Verification.                  
FM broadcast receiver..................  Verification.                  
CB receiver............................  Declaration of Conformity or   
                                          Certification.                
Superregenerative receiver.............  Declaration of Conformity or   
                                          Certification.                
Scanning receiver......................  Certification.                 
All other receivers subject to part 15.  Declaration of Conformity or   
                                          Certification.                
TV interface device....................  Declaration of Conformity or   
                                          Certification.                
Cable system terminal device...........  Declaration of Conformity.     
Stand-alone cable input selector switch  Verification.                  
Class B personal computers and           Declaration of Conformity or   
 peripherals.                             Certification.                
CPU boards and internal power supplies   Declaration of Conformity or   
 used with Class B personal computers.    Certification.                
Class B personal computers assembled     Declaration of Conformity.     
 using authorized CPU boards or power                                   
 supplies..                                                             
Class B external switching power         Verification.                  
 supplies.                                                              
Other Class B digital devices &          Verification.                  
 peripherals.                                                           
Class A digital devices, peripherals &   Verification.                  
 external switching power supplies..                                    
All other devices......................  Verification.                  
------------------------------------------------------------------------


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    Note to table: Where the above table indicates more than one 
category of authorization for a device, the party responsible for 
compliance has the option to select the type of authorization.

    (b) Only those receivers that operate (tune) within the frequency 
range of 30-960 MHz and CB receivers are subject to the authorizations 
shown in paragraph (a) of this section. However, receivers indicated as 
being subject to Declaration of Conformity that are contained within a 
transceiver, the transmitter portion of which is subject to 
certification, shall be authorized under the verification procedure. 
Receivers operating above 960 MHz or below 30 MHz, except for CB 
receivers, are exempt from complying with the technical provisions of 
this part but are subject to Sec. 15.5.
* * * * *


Sec. 15.214  [Amended]

    61. Section 15.214, paragraph (a) is amended by revising the last 
sentence to read as follows:
    (a) * * * The application shall include a fee for certification of 
each type of transmitter and for certification, if appropriate, for 
each type of receiver included in the system.
* * * * *

PART 18--INDUSTRIAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

    62. The authority citation for part 18 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 4, 301, 302, 303, 304, 307.

    63. Section 18.203, paragraph (a) is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 18.203  Equipment authorization.

    (a) Consumer ISM equipment, unless otherwise specified, must be 
authorized under either the Declaration of Conformity or certification 
procedure prior to use or marketing. An application for certification 
shall be filed with the Commission on an FCC Form 731, pursuant to the 
relevant sections in part 2, subpart J of this chapter and shall also 
be accompanied by:
    (1) A description of measurement facilities pursuant to Sec. 2.948, 
or reference to such information already on file with the Commission.
    (2) A technical report pursuant to Secs. 18.207 and 18.311.
* * * * *


Sec. 18.205  [Removed]

    64. Section 18.205 is removed.


Sec. 18.207  [Amended]

    65. Section 18.207, paragraph (a) is amended by correcting 
``Sec. 18.205'' to read ``Sec. 2.948''.
    66. Section 18.209 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 18.209  Identification of authorized equipment.

    (a) Each device for which a grant of equipment authorization is 
issued under this part shall be identified pursuant to the applicable 
provisions of subpart J of part 2 of this chapter. Changes in the 
identification of authorized equipment may be made pursuant to 
Sec. 2.933 of part 2 of this chapter. FCC Identifiers as described in 
Secs. 2.925 and 2.926 of this chapter shall not be used on equipment 
subject to verification or Declaration of Conformity.
    (b) Devices authorized under the Declaration of Conformity 
procedure shall be labelled with the logo shown below. The label shall 
not be a stick-on, paper label. It shall be permanently affixed to the 
product and shall be readily visible to the purchaser at the time of 
purchase, as described in Sec. 2.925(d) of this chapter. ``Permanently 
affixed'' means that the label is etched, engraved, stamped, 
silkscreened, indelibly printed, or otherwise permanently marked on a 
permanently attached part of the equipment or on a nameplate of metal, 
plastic, or other material fastened to the equipment by welding, 
riveting, or a permanent adhesive. The label must be designed to last 
the expected lifetime of the equipment in the environment in which the 
equipment may be operated and must not be readily detachable. The logo 
follows:
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR07JY98.027

    67. A new Sec. 18.212 is added to read as follows:


Sec. 18.212  Compliance information.

    (a) Equipment authorized under the Declaration of Conformity 
procedure shall include the following compliance information in lieu of 
the information required by Sec. 2.1077.
    (1) Identification of the product, e.g., name and model number.
    (2) A statement similar to the following:
    This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
    (3) The name and address of the responsible party as defined in 
Sec. 2.909 of the rules. This party must be located within the United 
States.
    (b) The compliance information may be placed in the instruction 
manual, on a separate sheet, or on the packaging. There is no specific 
format for this information.

PART 21--DOMESTIC PUBLIC FIXED RADIO SERVICES

    68. The authority citation for part 21 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 1, 2, 4, 201-205, 208, 215, 218, 303, 307, 313, 
403, 404, 410, 602, 48 Stat. as amended, 1064, 1066, 1070-1073, 
1076, 1077, 1080, 1082, 1083, 1087, 1094, 1098, 1102; 47 U.S.C. 151, 
154, 201-205, 208, 215, 218, 303, 307, 313, 314, 403, 404, 602; 47 
U.S.C. 552, 554.


Sec. 21.42  [Amended]

    69. Section 21.42, paragraph (c)(1)(i) is amended by removing the 
term ``type-accepted'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certificated'', and by removing the term ``type notified'' each place 
it appears.


Sec. 21.120  [Amended]

    70. Section 21.120, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''. Paragraphs 
(b) and (c) are amended by removing the term ``type acceptance or 
notification'' and adding in its place ``certification'' and by 
removing the last sentence in each of paragraphs (b) and (c).


Sec. 21.907  [Amended]

    71. Section 21.907, paragraphs (c) and (d) are amended by removing 
the term ``type-accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.

PART 22--PUBLIC MOBILE SERVICES

    72. The authority citation for part 22 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 222, 303, 309 and 332.


Sec. 22.99  [Amended]

    73. Section 22.99, the definition of emission mask is amended by 
removing the term ``type acceptance'' and adding in its place 
``certification''.


Sec. 22.377  [Amended]

    74. Section 22.377, existing paragraph (c) is removed, paragraph 
(d) is redesignated as paragraph (c), the section heading, introductory 
text, paragraphs (a), (b) and newly redesignated (c) are amended by 
removing the term ``type-acceptance'' and adding in its place 
``certification'' each place it appears and removing the term ``type-
accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 22.379  [Amended]

    75. Section 22.379(a) is amended by removing the term ``type-
accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.

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PART 24--PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

    76. The authority citation for part 24 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 309 and 332.


Sec. 24.51  [Amended]

    77. Section 24.51, existing paragraph (b) is removed, paragraphs 
(c) and (d) are redesignated as paragraphs (b) and (c), paragraph (a) 
and newly redesignated paragraph (c) are amended by removing the term 
``type acceptance'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certification''. Newly redesignated paragraph (b) is amended by 
removing the last sentence.

PART 26--GENERAL WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE

    78. The authority citation for part 26 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 309 and 332, unless 
otherwise noted.

    79. Section 26.51 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 26.51  Equipment authorization.

    (a) Each transmitter utilized for operation under this part and 
each transmitter marketed, as set forth in Sec. 2.803 of this chapter, 
must be of a type that has been authorized by the Commission under its 
type certification procedure.
    (b) Any manufacturer of radio transmitting equipment to be used in 
these services may request equipment authorization following the 
procedures set forth in Subpart J of part 2 of this chapter. Equipment 
authorization for an individual transmitter may be requested by an 
applicant for a station authorization by following the procedures set 
forth in part 2 of this chapter.

PART 73--RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES

    80. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334 and 336.

    81. Section 73.53 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b) 
introductory text, and (b)(10) to read as follows:


Sec. 73.53  Requirements for authorization of antenna monitors.

    (a) Antenna monitors shall be verified for compliance with the 
technical requirements in this section. The procedure for verification 
is specified in subpart J of part 2 of the FCC's rules.
    (b) An antenna monitor shall meet the following specifications:
* * * * *
    (10) Complete and correct schematic diagrams and operating 
instructions shall be retained by the party responsible for 
verification of the equipment and submitted to the FCC upon request. 
For the purpose of equipment authorization, these diagrams and 
instructions shall be considered as part of the monitor.
* * * * *
    82. Section 73.1660 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 73.1660  Acceptability of broadcast transmitters.

    (a) An AM, FM or TV transmitter shall be verified for compliance 
with the requirements of this part following the procedures described 
in part 2 of the FCC rules.
    (b) A permittee or licensee planning to modify a transmitter which 
has been approved by the FCC or verified for compliance must follow the 
requirements contained in Sec. 73.1690.
    (c) A transmitter which was in use prior to January 30, 1955, may 
continue to be used by the licensee, and successors or assignees, if it 
continues to comply with the technical requirements for the type of 
station at which it is used.
    (d) AM stereophonic exciter-generators for interfacing with 
approved or verified AM transmitters may be certified upon request from 
any manufacturer in accordance with the procedures described in part 2 
of the FCC rules. Broadcast licensees may modify their certified AM 
stereophonic exciter-generators in accordance with Sec. 73.1690.
    (e) Additional rules covering certification and verification, 
modification of authorized transmitters, and withdrawal of a grant of 
authorization are contained in part 2 of the FCC rules.
    83. Section 73.1665, paragraph (c) and the note that follows are 
revised to read as follows:


Sec. 73.1665  Main transmitters.

* * * * *
    (c) A licensee may, without further authority or notification to 
the FCC, replace an existing main transmitter or install additional 
main transmitter(s) for use with the authorized antenna if the 
replacement or additional transmitter(s) has been verified for 
compliance. Within 10 days after commencement of regular use of the 
replacement or additional transmitter(s), equipment performance 
measurements, as prescribed for the type of station are to be 
completed.

    Note to paragraph (c): Pending the availability of AM broadcast 
transmitters that are approved or verified for use in the 1605-1705 
kHz band, transmitters that are approved or verified for use in the 
535-1605 kHz band may be utilized in the 1605-1705 kHz band if it is 
shown that the requirements of Sec. 73.44 have been met. 
Verification or FCC approval of the transmitter will supersede the 
applicability of this note.

PART 74--EXPERIMENTAL RADIO, AUXILIARY, SPECIAL BROADCAST AND OTHER 
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONAL SERVICES

    84. The authority citation for part 74 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307, and 554.

    85. Section 74.451, the section heading is revised to read as 
follows:


Sec. 74.451  Certification of equipment.


Sec. 74.451  [Amended]

    Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d) and (f) are amended by removing the 
term ``type accepted'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certificated'' and by removing the term ``type acceptance'' each 
place it appears and adding in its place ``certification''. The last 
sentence of paragraph (c) is removed.


Sec. 74.452  [Amended]

    86. Section 74.452, paragraphs (b) and (d) are amended by removing 
the term ``type accepted'' each place it appears and adding in its 
place ``certificated''.


Sec. 74.462  [Amended]

    87. Section 74.462, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certificated'', footnote 4 of the table in paragraph (b) is amended 
by removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``certificated'' and removing the term ``Radio Equipment List'' and 
adding in its place ``database''.
    88. Section 74.550 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 74.550  Equipment authorization.

    Each authorization for aural broadcast STL, ICR, and booster 
stations shall require the use of equipment which has been certificated 
or verified. Equipment which has not been approved under the equipment 
authorization program and which was in service prior to July 1, 1993, 
may be retained solely for temporary uses necessary to restore or 
maintain regular service provided by approved equipment, because the 
main or primary unit has failed or requires servicing. Such temporary 
uses may not interfere with or impede the establishment of other aural 
broadcast auxiliary links and may not occur during more than 720 
cumulative hours per year. Should interference occur, the

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licensee must take all steps necessary to eliminate it, up to and 
including cessation of operation of the auxiliary transmitter. All 
unapproved equipment retained for temporary use must have been in the 
possession of the licensee prior to July 1, 1993, and may not be 
obtained from other sources. Equipment designed exclusively for fixed 
operation shall be authorized under the verification procedure. The 
equipment authorization procedures are contained in subpart J of part 2 
of the rules.

    Note to Sec. 74.550: Consistent with the note to Sec. 74.502(a), 
grandfathered equipment in the 942-944 MHz band and STL/ICR users of 
these frequencies in Puerto Rico are also required to come into 
compliance by July 1, 1993. The backup provisions described above 
apply to these stations also.


Sec. 74.632  [Amended]

    89. Section 74.632, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``authorized as required''.


Sec. 74.651  [Amended]

    90. Section 74.651, paragraph (a)(1) is amended by removing the 
term ``type accepted or notified'' and adding in its place 
``authorized''.
    91. Section 74.655 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 74.655  Authorization of equipment.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, all 
transmitting equipment first marketed for use under this subpart or 
placed into service after October 1, 1981, must be authorized under the 
certification or verification procedure, as detailed in paragraph (f) 
of this section. Equipment which is used at a station licensed prior to 
October 1, 1985, which has not been authorized as detailed in paragraph 
(f) of this section, may continue to be used by the licensee or its 
successors or assignees, provided that if operation of such equipment 
causes harmful interference due to its failure to comply with the 
technical standards set forth in this subpart, the FCC may, at its 
discretion, require the licensee to take such corrective action as is 
necessary to eliminate the interference. However, such equipment may 
not be further marketed or reused under part 74 after October 1, 1985. 
Transmitters designed for use in the 31.0 to 31.3 GHz band shall be 
authorized under the verification procedure.
    (b) Certification or verification is not required for transmitters 
used in conjunction with TV pickup stations operating with a peak 
output power not greater than 250 mW. Pickup stations operating in 
excess of 250 mW licensed pursuant to applications accepted for filing 
prior to October 1, 1980 may continue operation subject to periodic 
renewal. If operation of such equipment causes harmful interference the 
FCC may, at its discretion, require the licensee to take such 
corrective action as is necessary to eliminate the interference.
    (c) The license of a TV auxiliary station may replace transmitting 
equipment with authorized equipment, as detailed under paragraph (f) of 
this section, without prior FCC approval, provided the proposed changes 
will not depart from any of the terms of the station or system 
authorization or the Commission's technical rules governing this 
service, and also provided that any changes made to authorized 
transmitting equipment is in compliance with the provisions of part 2 
of the FCC rules concerning modifications to authorized equipment.
    (d) Any manufacturer of a transmitter to be used in this service 
may authorize the equipment under the certification or verification 
procedure, as appropriate, following the procedures set forth in 
subpart J of part 2 of the FCC rules.
    (e) An applicant for a TV broadcast auxiliary station may also 
authorize an individual transmitter, as specified in paragraph (f) of 
this section, by following the procedures set forth in subpart J of 
part 2 of the FCC rules and regulations.
    (f) Transmitters designed to be used exclusively for a TV STL 
station, a TV intercity relay station, a TV translator relay station, 
or a TV microwave booster station, shall be authorized under 
verification. All other transmitters will be authorized under the 
certification procedure.


Sec. 74.750  [Amended]

    92. Section 74.750, paragraph (a), (b), (c) introductory text and 
(g) are amended by removing the term ``type accepted'' each place it 
appears and adding in it place ``certificated''. Paragraph (e) 
introductory text and (e)(1), (e)(2), (e)(3), (e)(4) are amended by 
removing the term ``type accepted'' each place its appears and adding 
in its place ``certificated'' and by removing the term ``type 
acceptance'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certification''. The last two sentences of paragraph (e)(1) are 
removed.


Sec. 74.751  [Amended]

    93. Section 74.751, paragraphs (a) and (b)(1) are amended by 
removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``certificated''.
    94. Section 74.851, the section heading is revised to read as 
follows:


Sec. 74.851  Certification of equipment.


Sec. 74.851  [Amended]

    Paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (e) and (f) are amended by removing the 
term ``type accepted'' each place its appears and adding in its place 
``certificated'' and by removing the term ``type acceptance'' each 
place it appears and adding in its place ``certification''. The last 
sentence of paragraph (c) is removed.


Sec. 74.852  [Amended]

    95. Section 74.852, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certificated''.


Sec. 74.861  [Amended]

    96. Section 74.861, paragraph (b) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated'', and 
removing the term ``type acceptance'' and adding in its place 
``certification''.


Sec. 74.938  [Amended]

    97. Section 74.938 is amended by removing the term ``type 
accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated'', and removing the 
term ``type acceptance'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certification''.


Sec. 74.939  [Amended]

    98. Section 74.939, paragraph (j) is amended by removing the term 
``type acceptance'' and adding in its place ``certification''.


Sec. 74.950  [Amended]

    99. Section 74.950, paragraph (f) introductory text is amended by 
removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``certificated''.


Sec. 74.951  [Amended]

    100. Section 74.951, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 74.952  [Amended]

    101. Section 74.952, paragraph (a) is redesignated as paragraph 
(b), the introductory text is redesignated as paragraph (a), and newly 
redesignated paragraphs (a) and (b) are amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated'', and newly 
redesignated paragraph (b) is amended removing the term ``type 
acceptance'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certification''.


Sec. 74.1235  [Amended]

    102. Section 74.1235(e) is amended by removing the term ``type-
accepted'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certificated''.

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    103. Section 74.1250 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b) and 
(c) introductory text to read as follows:


Sec. 74.1250  Transmitters and associated equipment.

    (a) FM translator and booster transmitting apparatus, and exciters 
employed to provide a locally generated and modulated input signal to 
translator and booster equipment, used by stations authorized under the 
provisions of this subpart must be certificated upon the request of any 
manufacturer of transmitters in accordance with this section and 
subpart J of part 2 of this chapter. In addition, FM translator and 
booster stations may use FM broadcast transmitting apparatus verified 
or approved under the provisions of part 73 of this chapter.
    (b) Transmitting antennas, antennas used to receive signals to be 
rebroadcast, and transmission lines are not subject to the requirement 
for certification.
    (c) The following requirements must be met before translator, 
booster or exciter equipment will be certificated in accordance with 
this section:
* * * * *


Sec. 74.1251  [Amended]

    104. Section 74.1251, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated'', and 
revising the reference ``Sec. 2.1001'' to read ``Part 2''. Paragraph 
(b)(1) is amended by removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in 
its place ``certificated''.

PART 78--CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE

    105. The authority citation for part 78 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 2, 3, 4, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 48 Stat., as 
amended, 1064, 1065, 1066, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085; 47 U.S.C. 
152, 153, 154, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309.

    106. Section 78.107 is amended by removing paragraph (a) and by 
redesignating paragraphs (b), (c), (d) and (e) as paragraphs (a), (b), 
(c), and (d). The newly redesignated paragraph (a) is amended by 
revising paragraph (a) introductory text, and paragraph (a)(2) to read 
as follows:


Sec. 78.107  Equipment and installation.

    (a) Applications for new cable television relay stations, other 
than fixed stations, will not be accepted unless the equipment 
specified therein has been certificated. In the case of fixed stations, 
the equipment must be authorized under the verification procedure for 
use pursuant to the provisions of this subpart. Transmitters designed 
for use in the 31.0 to 31.3 GHz band shall be authorized under the 
verification procedure.
    (1) * * *
    (2) Neither certification nor verification is required for the 
following transmitters:
* * * * *

Part 78 Index [Amended]

    107. The alphabetical index to part 78 is amended by removing the 
entry for ``Equipment list, Type accepted'', and removing the entry for 
``Type accepted equipment'' and adding in its place ``Certificated 
equipment''.

PART 80--STATIONS IN THE MARITIME SERVICES

    108. The authority citation for part 80 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 
U.S.C. 154, 303, 307(e) unless otherwise noted. Interpret or apply 
48 Stat. 1064-1068, 1081-1105, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 151-155, 301-
609; 3 UST 3450, 3 UST 4726, 12 UST 2377.


Sec. 80.29  [Amended]

    109. Section 80.29, the table in paragraph (a) is amended by 
removing the term ``type-accepted'' and adding in its place 
``authorized'' in the second column.


Sec. 80.43  [Amended]

    110. Section 80.43 is amended by removing the term ``type 
accepted'' and adding in its place ``authorized''.


Sec. 80.203  [Amended]

    111. Section 80.203, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated'' in the first 
sentence, removing the term ``type acceptance'' and adding in its place 
``certification'' in the second sentence, and removing the term ``type 
accepted or type approved'' and adding in its place ``authorized'' in 
the last sentence. Paragraphs (d), (f), (h), (g), (i), (j), (k), (l) 
and (m)(2) are amended by removing the term ``type accepted'' each 
place it appears and adding in its place ``certificated'' and removing 
the term ``type acceptance'' each place its appears and adding in its 
place ``certification''. Paragraph (k) is amended by removing the last 
sentence.


Sec. 80.205  [Amended]

    112. Section 80.205, paragraph (a), footnote 11 is amended by 
removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``approved''.


Sec. 80.207  [Amended]

    113. Section 80.207, paragraph (d), footnotes 2 and 5 are amended 
by removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``approved''.
    114. In the first column of the table in the entries in paragraph 
(a) of Sec. 80.209, paragraphs (1)(ii), (1)(iii) and (1)(iv) are 
amended by removing the terms ``type accepted or type approved'' and 
``type approved'' and adding in its place ``approved''. Footnote 1 
following the table, is amended by removing the term ``type 
acceptance'' and adding in its place ``approval''. Footnote 2 is 
amended by removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``approved''.


Sec. 80.215  [Amended]

    115. Section 80.215, in paragraph (e)(3), footnote 8 is amended by 
removing the term ``type acceptance'' and adding in its place 
``Certification''.


Sec. 80.221  [Amended]

    116. Section 80.221, paragraph (d) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.251  [Amended]

    117. Section 80.251, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type acceptance'' and adding in its place ``certification'', and in 
paragraph (b) by removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its 
place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.253  [Amended]

    118. Section 80.253, in paragraph (a), footnote 1 is amended by 
removing the term ``type accepted or type approved'' and adding in its 
place ``approved''. Footnote 2 is amended by removing the term ``type 
accepted or type approval'' and adding in its place ``approved''.


Sec. 80.255  [Amended]

    119. Section 80.255, paragraph (a), footnotes 1 and 2 are amended 
by removing the terms ``type accepted or type approved'' and adding in 
its place ``approved''.


Sec. 80.250  [Amended]

    120. Section 80.259, paragraph (a) introductory text is amended by 
removing the term ``type acceptance'' and adding in its place 
``certification'', paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) are amended by removing 
the term ``type approved'' and adding in its place ``approved''.


Sec. 80.265  [Amended]

    121. Section 80.265, following the table in paragraph (b)(1), 
footnotes 1 and 2 are amended by removing the terms ``type accepted or 
type approved'' and adding in its place ``approved''. Footnote 3 is 
amended by removing the word ``type''. Paragraph (c)(1), the footnote 
to the table is amended by

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removing the term ``type approved'' and adding in its place 
``approved''. Paragraph (e)(2) is amended by removing the term ``type 
accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.267  [Amended]

    122. Section 80.267, paragraph (a)(1), following the table, 
footnotes 1 and 2 are amended by removing the term ``type accepted or 
type approved'' and adding in its place ``approved''.


Sec. 80.271  [Amended]

    123. Section 80.271, paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) are amended by 
removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``certificated''. Paragraph (e) is amended by removing the term ``Radio 
Equipment List'' and adding in its place ``database''.


Sec. 80.605  [Amended]

    124. Section 80.605, paragraph (b) is amended by removing the term 
``type acceptance'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certification'' .


Sec. 80.812  [Amended]

    125. Section 80.812 is amended by removing the term ``of a type 
accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.814  [Amended]

    126. Section 80.814 is amended by removing the term ``of a type 
accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.829  [Amended]

    127. Section 80.829, paragraph (b) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.831  [Amended]

    128. Section 80.831, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.833  [Amended]

    129. Section 80.833, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.836  [Amended]

    130. Section 80.836, paragraph (c)(3)(i) is amended by removing the 
term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.856  [Amended]

    131. Section 80.856 is amended by removing the term ``type 
accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.873  [Amended]

    132. Section 80.873, paragraph (d)(3) is amended by removing the 
term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.874  [Amended]

    133. Section 80.874, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.911  [Amended]

    134. Section 80.911, paragraph (c) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 80.1053  [Amended]

    135. Section 80.1053, paragraph (c) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certificated'', and by removing the term ``type acceptance'' each 
place it appears and adding in its place ``certification''.


Sec. 80.1059  [Amended]

    136. Section 80.1059, paragraph (e) is amended by removing the term 
``type acceptance'' and adding in its place ``certification''.


Sec. 80.1061  [Amended]

    137. Section 80.1061, paragraphs (c) and (d) are amended by 
removing the term ``type acceptance'' and adding in its place 
``certification''.


Sec. 80.1103  [Amended]

    138. Section 80.1103, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated'' and by 
removing the term ``notified'' and adding in its ``verified''. 
Paragraph (b) is amended by removing the term ``type acceptance'' and 
adding in its place ``certification'', and paragraph (c) is amended by 
removing the term ``notification'' and adding in its place 
``verification'' and by removing the term ``certificate'' and adding in 
its place ``certification''.

PART 87--AVIATION SERVICES

    139. The authority citation for part 87 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 
307(e) unless otherwise noted. Interpret or apply 48 Stat. 1064-
1068, 1081-1105, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 151-156, 301-609.


Sec. 87.39  [Amended]

    140. Section 87.39 is amended by removing the term ``type 
accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 87. 131  [Amended]

    141. Section 87.131, footnote 5 of the table, is amended by 
removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``certificated'', and footnote 7 is amended by removing the term ``type 
acceptance'' and adding in its place ``certification''.


Sec. 87.133  [Amended]

    142. Section 87.133, paragraph (a), footnote 3 of the table is 
amended by removing the term ``type accepted or type approved'' and 
adding in its place ``approved''. Footnotes 4 and 5 are amended by 
removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``approved''. Footnote 11 is amended by removing the term ``type 
acceptance'' and adding in its place ``certification''.


Sec. 87.137  [Amended]

    143. Section 87.137, paragraph (a), footnotes 3 and 15 of the table 
are amended by removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its 
place ``approved''. Footnote 4 is amended by removing the term ``type 
acceptance'' and adding in its place ``approval''.


Sec. 87.139  [Amended]

    144. Section 87.139, paragraph (g) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``approved''.
    145. Section 87.145 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 87.145  Acceptability of transmitters for licensing.

    (a) Each transmitter must be certificated for use in these 
services, except as listed in paragraph (c) of this section. However, 
aircraft stations which transmit on maritime mobile frequencies must 
use transmitters certificated for use in ship stations in accordance 
with part 80 of this chapter. Certification under part 80 is not 
required for aircraft earth stations transmitting on maritime mobile-
satellite frequencies. Such stations must be certificated under part 
87.
    (b) Some radio equipment installed on air carrier aircraft must 
meet the requirements of the Commission and the requirements of the 
FAA. The FAA requirements may be obtained from the FAA, Aircraft 
Maintenance Division, 800 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20591.
    (c) The equipment listed below is exempted from certification. The 
operation of transmitters which have not been certificated must not 
result in harmful interference due to the failure of those transmitters 
to comply with technical standards of this subpart.
    (1) Development or Civil Air Patrol transmitters.
    (2) Flight test station transmitters for limited periods where 
justified.
    (3) U.S. Government transmitters furnished in the performance of a 
U.S. Government contract if the use of

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certificated equipment would increase the cost of the contract or if 
the transmitter will be incorporated in the finished product. However, 
such equipment must meet the technical standards contained in this 
subpart.
    (4) ELTs verified in accordance with Sec. 87.147(e).
    (5) Signal generators when used as radionavigation land test 
stations (MTF).
    (d) Aircraft earth stations must correct their transmit frequencies 
for Doppler effect relative to the satellite. The transmitted signal 
may not deviate more than 335 Hz from the desired transmit frequency. 
(This is a root sum square error which assumes zero error for the 
received ground earth station signal and includes the AES transmit/
receive frequency reference error and the AES automatic frequency 
control residual errors.) The applicant must attest that the equipment 
provides adequate Doppler effect compensation and where applicable, 
that measurements have been made that demonstrate compliance. 
Submission of data demonstrating compliance is not required unless 
requested by the Commission.
    146. Section 87.147 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b), 
(c), (d) introductory text, (d)(2), and (e) to read as follows:


Sec. 87.147  Authorization of equipment.

    (a) Certification may be requested by following the procedures in 
part 2 of this chapter. Aircraft transmitters must meet the 
requirements over an ambient temperature range of -20 degrees to +50 
degrees Celsius.
    (b) ELTs manufactured after October 1, 1988, must meet the output 
power characteristics contained in Sec. 87.141(i) when tested in 
accordance with the Signal Enhancement Test contained in subpart N, 
part 2 of this chapter. A report of the measurements must be submitted 
with each application for certification. ELTs that meet the output 
power characteristics of the section must have a permanent label 
prominently displayed on the outer casing state, ``Meets FCC Rule for 
improved satellite detection.'' This label, however, must not be placed 
on the equipment without authorization to do so by the Commission. 
Application for such authorization may be made either by submission of 
a new application for certification accompanied by the required fee and 
all information and test data required by parts 2 and 87 of this 
chapter or, for ELTs approved prior to October 1, 1988, a letter 
requesting such authorization, including appropriate test data and a 
showing that all units produced under the original equipment 
authorization comply with the requirements of this paragraph without 
change to the original circuitry.
    (c) An applicant for a station license may request certification 
for an individual transmitter by following the procedure in part 2 of 
this chapter. Such a transmitter will be individually certified and so 
noted on the station license.
    (d) An applicant for certification of equipment intended for 
transmission in any of the frequency bands listed in paragraph (d)(3) 
of this section must notify the FAA of the filing of a certification 
application. The letter of notification must be mailed to: FAA, 
Spectrum Engineering Division, 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, 
DC 20591 no later than the date of filing of the application with the 
Commission.
    (1) * * *
    (2) The certification application must include a copy of the 
notification letter to the FAA. The Commission will not act for 21 days 
after receipt of the application to afford the FAA an opportunity to 
comment. If the FAA objects to the application for equipment 
authorization, it should mail its objection with a showing that the 
equipment is incompatible with the National Airspace System to: Office 
of Engineering and Technology Laboratory, Authorization and Evaluation 
Division, 7435 Oakland Mills Rd., Columbia, MD 21046. If the Commission 
receives such an objection, the Commission will consider the FAA 
showing before taking final action on the application.
    (3) * * *
    (e) Verification reports for ELTs capable of operating on the 
frequency 406.025 MHz must include sufficient documentation to show 
that the ELT meets the requirements of Sec. 87.199(a). A letter 
notifying the FAA of the ELT verification must be mailed to: FAA, 
Spectrum Engineering Division, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, 
DC 20591.


Sec. 87.189  [Amended]

    147. Section 87.189, paragraph (b) is amended by removing the term 
``type-accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.
    148. Section 87.199 is amended by revising paragraphs (c) and (d) 
to read as follows:


Sec. 87.199  Special requirements for 406.025 MHz ELTs.

* * * * *
    (c) Prior to verification of a 406.025 MHz ELT, the ELT must be 
certified by a test facility recognized by one of the COSPAS/SARSAT 
Partners that the equipment satisfies the design characteristics 
associated with the COSPAS/SARSAT document COSPAS/SARSAT 406 MHz 
Distress Beacon Type Approval Standard (C/S T.007). Additionally, an 
independent test facility must certify that the ELT complies with the 
electrical and environmental standards associated with the RTCA 
Recommended Standards.
    (d) The procedures for verification are contained in subpart J of 
part 2 of this chapter.
* * * * *

PART 90--PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES

    149. The authority citation for part 90 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 4, 251-2, 303, 309, and 332, 48 Stat. 1066, 
1082, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 251-2, 303, 309 and 332, unless 
otherwise noted.


Sec. 90.5  [Amended]

    150. Section 90.5, paragraph (c) is amended by removing the term 
``type acceptance and type approval'' and adding in its place 
``certification''.


Sec. 90.20  [Amended]

    151. Section 90.20, paragraph (e)(5)(i), (f)(4) and (f)(5) are 
amended by removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``certificated''.


Sec. 90.35  [Amended]

    152. Section 90.35, paragraph (c)(22) is amended by removing the 
term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 90.65  [Amended]

    153. Section 90.65, paragraph (c)(11) is amended by removing the 
term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 90.103  [Amended]

    154. Section 90.103, paragraphs (c)(23) and (c)(24) are amended by 
removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``certificated''.
    155. Section 90.129 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 90.129  Supplemental information to be routinely submitted with 
applications.

* * * * *
    (b) Description of any equipment proposed to be used if it is not 
approved for use under this part.
* * * * *
    156. Section 90.203 is amended by revising paragraph (a) and 
paragraph (b) introductory text and paragraphs (c), (e), (f), (h)(2), 
(j)(2) introductory text, (j)(4)

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introductory text, (j)(5), (j)(6) introductory text, (j)(6)(i)(A), 
(j)(7), (j)(8), and (k) to read as follows:


Sec. 90.203  Certification required.

    (a) Except as specified in paragraph (b) of this section, each 
transmitter utilized for operation under this part and each transmitter 
marketed as set forth in Sec. 2.803 of this chapter must be of a type 
which has been certificated for use under this part.
    (1) [Reserved]
    (2) Any manufacturer of radio transmitting equipment (including 
signal boosters) to be used in these services may request certification 
for such equipment following the procedures set forth in subpart J of 
part 2 of this chapter. Certification for an individual transmitter or 
signal booster also may be requested by an applicant for a station 
authorization by following the procedure set forth in part 2 of this 
chapter. Such equipment if approved will be individually enumerated on 
the station authorization.
    (b) Certification is not required for the following:
* * * * *
    (c) Radiolocation transmitters for use in public safety and land 
transportation applications marketed prior to January 1, 1974, must 
meet the applicable technical standards in this part, pursuant to 
Sec. 2.803 of this chapter.
* * * * *
    (e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this section, 
transmitters designed to operate above 25 MHz shall not be certificated 
for use under this part if the operator can program and transmit on 
frequencies, other than those programmed by the manufacturer, service 
or maintenance personnel, using the equipment's external operation 
controls.
    (f) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this section, 
transmitters designed to operate above 25 MHz that have been approved 
prior to January 15, 1988, and that permit the operator, by using 
external controls, to program the transmitter's operating frequencies, 
shall not be manufactured in, or imported into the United States after 
March 15, 1988. Marketing of these transmitters shall not be permitted 
after March 15, 1989.
* * * * *
    (h) * * *
    (2) The part 90 certification limits the use of the equipment to 
operations only under Sec. 90.423.
    (i) Equipment certificated after February 16, 1988 and marketed for 
public safety operation in the 821-824/866-869 MHz bands must have the 
capability to be programmed for operation on the mutual aid channels as 
designated in Sec. 90.617(a) of the rules.
    (j) * * *
    (2) Applications for certification received on or after February 
14, 1997 will only be granted for equipment with the following channel 
bandwidths:
* * * * *
    (3) Applications for part 90 certification of transmitters designed 
to operate on frequencies in the 150-174 MHz and/or 421-512 MHz bands, 
received on or after February 14, 1997, must include a certification 
that the equipment meets a spectrum efficiency standard of one voice 
channel per 12.5 kHz of channel bandwidth. Additionally, if the 
equipment is capable of transmitting data, has transmitter output power 
greater than 500 mW, and has a channel bandwidth of more than 6.25 kHz, 
the equipment must be capable of supporting a minimum data rate of 4800 
bits per second per 6.25 kHz of channel bandwidth.
    (4) Applications for certification received on or after January 1, 
2005, except for hand-held transmitters with an output power of two 
watts or less, will only be granted for equipment with the following 
channel bandwidths:
* * * * *
    (5) Applications for part 90 certification of transmitters designed 
to operate on frequencies in the 150-174 MHz and/or 421-512 MHz bands, 
received on or after January 1, 2005, must include a certification that 
the equipment meets a spectrum efficiency standard of one voice channel 
per 6.25 kHz of channel bandwidth. Additionally, if the equipment is 
capable of transmitting data, has transmitter output power greater than 
500 mW, and has a channel bandwidth of more than 6.25 kHz, the 
equipment must be capable of supporting a minimum data rate of 4800 
bits per second per 6.25 kHz of channel bandwidth.
    (6) Modification and permissive changes to certification grants.
    (i) * * *
    (A) Transmitters that have the inherent capability for multi-mode 
or narrowband operation allowed in paragraphs (j)(2) and (j)(4) of this 
section, may have their grant of certification modified (reissued) upon 
demonstrating that the original unit complies with the technical 
requirements for operation; and
    (B) * * *
    (ii) * * *
    (7) Transmitters designed for one-way paging operations will be 
certificated with a 25 kHz channel bandwidth and are exempt from the 
spectrum efficiency requirements of paragraphs (j)(3) and (j)(5) of 
this section.
    (8) The Commission's Equipment Authorization Division may, on a 
case by case basis, grant certification to equipment with slower data 
rates than specified in paragraphs (j)(3) and (j)(5) of this section, 
provided that a technical analysis is submitted with the application 
which describes why the slower data rate will provide more spectral 
efficiency than the standard data rate.
* * * * *
    (k)(1) For transmitters operating on frequencies in the 220-222 MHz 
band, certification will only be granted for equipment with channel 
bandwidths up to 5 kHz, except that certification will be granted for 
equipment operating on 220-222 MHz band Channels 1 through 160 
(220.0025 through 220.7975/221.0025 through 221.7975), 171 through 180 
(220.8525 through 220.8975/221.8525 through 221.8975), and 186 through 
200 (220.9275 through 220.9975/221.9275 through 221.9975) with channel 
bandwidths greater than 5 kHz if the equipment meets the following 
spectrum efficiency standard: Applications for part 90 certification of 
transmitters designed to operate on frequencies in the 220-222 MHz band 
must include a statement that the equipment meets a spectrum efficiency 
standard of at least one voice channel per 5 kHz of channel bandwidth 
(for voice communications), and a data rate of at least 4,800 bits per 
second per 5 kHz of channel bandwidth (for data communications). 
Certification for transmitters operating on 220-222 MHz band Channels 1 
through 160 (220.0025 through 220.7975/221.0025 through 221.7975), 171 
through 180 (220.8525 through 220.8975/221.8525 through 221.8975), and 
186 through 200 (220.9275 through 220.9975/221.9275 through 221.9975) 
with channel bandwidths greater than 5 kHz will be granted without the 
requirement that a statement be included that the equipment meets the 
spectrum efficiency standard if the requests for certification of such 
transmitters are filed after December 31, 2001.
    (2) Certification may be granted on a case-by-case basis by the 
Commission's Equipment Authorization Division for equipment operating 
on 220-222 MHz band Channels 1 through 160 (220.0025 through 220.7975/
221.0025 through 221.7975), 171 through 180 (220.8525 through 220.8975/
221.8525 through 221.8975), and 186 through 200 (220.9275 through 
220.9975/221.9275

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through 221.9975) with channel bandwidths greater than 5 kHz and not 
satisfying the spectrum efficiency standard identified in paragraph 
(k)(1) of this section, if requests for part 90 certification of such 
transmitters are accompanied by a technical analysis that 
satisfactorily demonstrates that the transmitters will provide more 
spectral efficiency than that which would be provided by use of the 
spectrum efficiency standard.


Sec. 90.211  [Amended]

    157. Section 90.211, paragraph (b) is amended by removing the term 
``type acceptance'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certification''.


Sec. 90.219  [Amended]

    158. Section 90.219, paragraph (e) is amended by removing the term 
``type-accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 90.237  [Amended]

    159. Section 90.237, paragraphs (c) and (g) are amended by removing 
the term ``type-accepted'' each place it appears and adding in its 
place ``certificated''.


Sec. 90.241  [Amended]

    160. Section 90.241, paragraph (c)(12) is amended by removing the 
term ``Type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 90.269  [Amended]

    161. Section 90.269, paragraph (a)(2) is amended by removing the 
term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.

PART 95--PERSONAL RADIO SERVICES

    162. The authority citation for part 95 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 
U.S.C. 154, 303.


Sec. 95.117  [Amended]

    163. Section 95.117, paragraph (a)(4) is amended by removing the 
term ``type-accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 95.129  [Amended]

    164. Section 95.129, paragraphs (a), (b)(1) and (b)(2) are amended 
by removing the term ``type-accepted'' and adding in its place 
``certificated''.


Sec. 95.133  [Amended]

    165. Section 95.133, paragraphs (a) and (b) are amended by removing 
the term ``type-accepted'' each place it appear and adding in its place 
``certificated''.
    166. Section 95.209 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 95.209  (R/C Rule 9) What equipment may I use at my R/C station?

    (a) Your R/C station may transmit only with:
    (1) An FCC certificated R/C transmitter (certificated means the FCC 
has determined that certain radio equipment is capable of meeting 
recommended standards for operation); or
    (2) A non-certificated R/C transmitter on Channels 26.995-27.255 
MHz if it complies with the technical standards (see part 95, subpart 
E).
    (3) Use of a transmitter outside of the band 26.955-27.255 MHz 
which is not certificated voids your authority to operate the station. 
Use of a transmitter in the band 26.995-27.255 MHz which does not 
comply with the technical standards voids your authority to operate the 
station.
    (b) You may examine a list of certificated transmitters at any FCC 
field office.
    (c) Your R/C station may transmit with a transmitter assembled from 
a kit.
    (d) You must not make, or have made, any internal modification to a 
certificated transmitter. (See R/C Rule 22.) Any internal modification 
to a certificated transmitter cancels the certification, and use of 
such a transmitter voids your authority to operate the station.


Sec. 95.221  [Amended]

    167. Section 95.221, paragraph (b) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 95.222  [Amended]

    168. Section 95.222, paragraph (b)(2) is amended by removing the 
term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 95.225  [Amended]

    169. Section 95.225, paragraph (a)(2) is amended by removing the 
term ``type-accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 95.409  [Amended]

    170. Section 95.409, paragraphs (a) and (b) are amended by removing 
the term ``type-accepted'' each place it appears and adding in its 
place ``certificated'', and by removing the term ``type acceptance'' 
each place it appears and adding in its place ``certification''.


Sec. 95.411  [Amended]

    171. Section 95.411, paragraph (a) introductory text is amended by 
removing the term ``type-accepted'' and adding in its place 
``certificated''.


Sec. 95.425  [Amended]

    172. Section 95.425, paragraph (b)(2) is amended by removing the 
term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 95.428  [Amended]

    173. Section 95.428, paragraph (a)(2) is amended by removing the 
term ``type-accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 95.601  [Amended]

    174. Section 95.601 is amended by removing the term ``type 
acceptance or type certification'' and adding in its place 
``certification''.


Sec. 95.603  [Amended]

    175. Section 95.603 the section heading is revised, paragraphs (a), 
(b), (c) and (e) are amended by removing the term ``type accepted'' 
each place it appears and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 95.603  Certification required.

    176. Section 95.605 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 95.605  Certification procedures.

    Any entity may request certification for its transmitter when the 
transmitter is used in the GMRS, R/C, CB, IVDS, LPRS, or FRS following 
the procedures in part 2 of this chapter.


Sec. 95.607  [Amended]

    177. Section 95.607, introductory text and paragraph (a) are 
revised by removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``certificated'', and removing the term ``type acceptance'' each place 
it appears and adding in its place ``certification''.


Sec. 95.635  [Amended]

    178. Section 95.635, the table in paragraph (b) is amended by 
removing the term ``type accepted'' each place it appears and adding in 
its place ``authorized''.


Sec. 95.645  [Amended]

    179. The undesignated center heading preceding Sec. 95.645 is 
revised to read as follows: ``CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS''.
    180. Section 95.645, paragraph (b) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 95.653  [Amended]

    181. Section 95.653, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type acceptance'' and adding in its place ``certification''.

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Sec. 95.655  [Amended]

    182. Section 95.655, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type accepted'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certificated'', and removing the term ``type acceptance'' and adding 
in its place ``certification''.


Sec. 95.665  [Amended]

    183. The undesignated center heading preceding Sec. 95.665 is 
revised to read as follows: ``ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 
CB TRANSMITTERS.''


Sec. 95.669  [Amended]

    184. Section 95.669, paragraph (a)(1) is amended by removing the 
term ``type acceptance'' and adding in its place ``certification''.
    185. Section 95.851 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 95.851  Certification.

    Each CTS and RTU transmitter must be certificated for use in the 
IVDS in accordance with subpart J of part 2 of this chapter.


Sec. 95.857  [Amended]

    186. Section 95.857, paragraph (c) is amended by removing the term 
``type acceptance'' and adding in its place ``certification''.

PART 97--AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE

    187. The authority citation for part 97 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303. 
Interpret or apply 48 Stat. 1064-1068, 1081-1105, as amended; 47 
U.S.C. 151-155, 301-609, unless otherwise noted.

    188. Section 97.315, the section heading is revised to read as 
follows:


Sec. 97.315  Certification of external RF power amplifiers.

    Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) are amended by removing the term ``type 
acceptance'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certification'', and by removing the term ``type accepted'' each 
place it appears and adding in its place ``certificated''. Paragraph 
(c) is amended by removing the first sentence, and by removing the term 
``on this list'' and adding in its place ``in the Commission's 
database''.
    189. Section 97.317, the section heading is revised to read as 
follows:


Sec. 97.317  Standards for certification of external RF power 
amplifiers.

    Paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) are amended by removing the term ``type 
acceptance'' each place it appears and adding in its place 
``certification''.

PART 101--FIXED MICROWAVE SERVICES

    190. The authority citation for part 101 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303.


Sec. 101.61  [Amended]

    191. Section 101.61, paragraph (c)(1)(i) is amended by removing the 
term ``type-accepted (or type-notified)'' each place it appears and 
adding in its place ``certificated or verified.''


Sec. 101.107  [Amended]

    192. Section 101.107, footnote 4 following the table is amended by 
removing the term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place 
``authorized''.


Sec. 101.133  [Amended]

    193. Section 101.133, paragraph (a) is amended by removing the term 
``type-accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.
    194. Section 101.139 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 101.139  Authorization of transmitters.

    (a) Except for transmitters used at developmental stations or for 
fixed point-to-point operation pursuant to subparts H and I of this 
part, each transmitter must be a type which has been certificated by 
the Commission for use under the applicable rules of this part. 
Transmitters used in the private operational fixed and common carrier 
fixed point-to-point microwave services under subparts H and I of this 
part must be of a type that has been verified for compliance. 
Transmitters designed for use in the 31.0 to 31.3 GHz band will be 
authorized under the verification procedure.
    (b) Any manufacturer of a transmitter to be produced for use under 
the rules of this part may request certification or obtain verification 
by following the applicable procedures set forth in part 2 of this 
chapter.
    (c) Certification for an individual transmitter may also be 
requested by an applicant for a station authorization, pursuant to the 
procedures set forth in part 2 of this chapter.
    (d) A transmitter presently shown on an instrument of 
authorization, which operates on an assigned frequency in the 890-940 
MHz band and has not been certificated, may continue to be used by the 
licensee without certification provided such transmitter continues 
otherwise to comply with the applicable rules and regulations of the 
Commission.
    (e) Certification or verification is not required for portable 
transmitters operating with peak output power not greater than 250 mW. 
If operation of such equipment causes harmful interference the FCC may, 
at its discretion, require the licensee to take such corrective action 
as is necessary to eliminate the interference.
    (f) After July 15, 1996, the manufacturer (except for export) or 
importation of equipment employing digital modulation techniques in the 
3700-4200, 5925-6425, 6525-6875, 10,550-10,680 and 10,700-11,700 MHz 
bands must meet the minimum payload capacity requirements of 
Sec. 101.141.


Sec. 101.141  [Amended]

    195. Section 101.141, paragraph (a)(2) is amended by removing the 
term ``type accepted'' and adding in its place ``certificated''.


Sec. 101.151  [Amended]

    196. Section 101.151, paragraph (e) is amended by removing the term 
``Type-accepted'' and adding in its place ``Certificated''.

[FR Doc. 98-17670 Filed 7-6-98; 8:45 am]
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