[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 183 (Tuesday, September 22, 1998)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 50547]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-25221]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 18

[ET Docket No. 91-313, DA 98-1808]


International Standards for ISM Equipment

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule; termination.

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SUMMARY: This action terminates the ``International Standards for ISM 
Equipment'' proceeding. The Commission initiated this proceeding to 
solicit information from interested parties to assist the Commission in 
shaping its position on international standards to control radio noise 
generated by Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 22, 1998.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Walls , Office of Engineering 
and Technology, (202) 418-2454.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In ET Docket 91-313, DA 98-1808, the 
Commission adopted and released an Order on September 15, 1998, 
terminating this proceeding. 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 Order

    1. On October 22, 1991, the Commission issued a Notice of Inquiry 
(``NOI''), 56 FR 58863, (November 22, 1991), 6 FCC Rcd 6501 (1991), to 
solicit information from interested parties to assist the Commission in 
shaping its position on international standards to control radio noise 
generated by Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) equipment. We 
also sought information about the desirability and feasibility of 
harmonizing part 18 of the FCC rules with the international standards 
for ISM equipment.
    2. Comments received in response to the NOI overwhelmingly opposed 
any changes to the ISM rules. We do not contemplate any general changes 
to the ISM rules at this time. Therefore, we are terminating this 
proceeding. Specific issues concerning the ISM rules are being 
addressed in separate proceedings.
    3. Accordingly, it is ordered, that this proceeding, ET Docket No. 
91-313, is terminated. This action is taken pursuant to authority in 
sections 4(i), 302 and 303 of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 302, 303; and pursuant to Secs. 0.31 and 
0.241 of the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR 0.31, 0.241.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 18

    Medical devices, Scientific equipment.

Federal Communications Commission.
Dale N. Hatfield,
Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology.
[FR Doc. 98-25221 Filed 9-21-98; 8:45 am]
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