[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 79 (Monday, April 26, 2010)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 21903-21947] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2010-8968] [[Page 21903]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Part XVIII Federal Communications Commission ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ###Semiannual Regulatory Agenda### [[Page 21904]] FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) _______________________________________________________________________ FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Ch. I Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Commission publishes in the Federal Register a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items and other significant proceedings under development or review that pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. See 5 U.S.C. 602. The Unified Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations and legal authorities that govern these proceedings. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura McGowan, Telecommunications Specialist, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554; (202) 418-0990. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings The Commission encourages public participation in its rulemaking process. To help keep the public informed of significant rulemaking proceedings, the Commission has prepared a list of important proceedings now in progress. The General Services Administration publishes the Unified Agenda in the Federal Register in the spring and fall of each year. The following terms may be helpful in understanding the status of the proceedings included in this report: Docket Number--assigned to a proceeding if the Commission has issued either a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or a Notice of Inquiry concerning the matter under consideration. The Commission has used docket numbers since January 1, 1978. Docket numbers consist of the last two digits of the calendar year in which the docket was established plus a sequential number that begins at 1 with the first docket initiated during a calendar year (e.g., Docket No. 96-1 or Docket No. 99-1). The abbreviation for the responsible bureau usually precedes the docket number, as in ``MM Docket No. 96-222,'' which indicates that the responsible bureau is the Mass Media Bureau (now the Media Bureau). A docket number consisting of only five digits (e.g., Docket No. 29622) indicates that the docket was established before January 1, 1978. Notice of Inquiry (NOI)--issued by the Commission when it is seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas on a given topic. A comment period is specified during which all interested parties may submit comments. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)--issued by the Commission when it is proposing a specific change to Commission rules and regulations. Before any changes are actually made, interested parties may submit written comments on the proposed revisions. Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)--issued by the Commission when additional comment in the proceeding is sought. Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O)--issued by the Commission to deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a decision, or address a petition for reconsideration of a decision. Rulemaking (RM) Number--assigned to a proceeding after the appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for rulemaking, but before the Commission has taken action on the petition. Report and Order (R&O)--issued by the Commission to state a new or amended rule or state that the Commission rules and regulations will not be revised. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 303 Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services 3060-AG42 Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket Nos. 96-146, 93-22)......... 304 Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications 3060-AG46 Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94-129).................................................... 305 Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications 3060-AG58 Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities.......................................................................... 306 Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and 3060-AG75 the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 90-571)............................. 307 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 3060-AI14 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278)........................................................... 308 Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act 3060-AI15 (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123)............................. 309 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited 3060-AI20 Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CG Docket No. 04-53)........................... 310 Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record Exchange (CARE) 3060-AI58 Obligations on All Local and Interexchange Carriers (CG Docket No. 02-386)............ 311 Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format........... 3060-AI61 312 Closed Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review)........................... 3060-AI72 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 21905]] OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 313 Revision of the Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission........................... 3060-AH47 314 New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258)................................. 3060-AH65 315 Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields..................................... 3060-AI17 316 Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186)................. 3060-AI52 317 Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03-201)...................... 3060-AI54 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 318 Transfer of the 3650 Through 3700 MHz Band From Federal Government Use (WT Docket No. 3060-AH75 05-96; ET Docket No. 02-380).......................................................... 319 Unlicensed Operation of the 3650-3700 Band (ET Docket No. 04-151)..................... 3060-AI50 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 320 Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and 3060-AD70 Licensing Procedures (IB Docket No. 95-117)........................................... 321 Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in 3060-AF93 the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band (IB Docket No. 95-91; GEN Docket No. 90-357)......... 322 Allocate & Designate: Spec for Fixed-Sat Srv (37.5-38.5, 40.5-41.5 & 48.2-50.2 GHz 3060-AH23 Bands); Allocate: Fixed & Mobile 40.5-42.5 GHz; Wireless 46.9-47 GHz; Gov Oper 37-38 & 40-40.5 GHz (IB Docket No. 97)........................................................ 323 Streamlining Earth Station Licensing Rules (IB Docket No. 00-248)..................... 3060-AH60 324 Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34).................................. 3060-AH98 325 Mitigation of Orbital Debris (IB Docket No. 02-54).................................... 3060-AI06 326 Amendment of the Commission's Rules (IB Docket No. 04-47)............................. 3060-AI41 327 Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services 3060-AI42 (IB Docket No. 04-112)................................................................ 328 Review of the Spectrum Sharing Plan Among Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile 3060-AI44 Satellite Service Systems in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands (IB Docket No. 02-364)............. 329 Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Allocate Spectrum and Adopt Service Rules and 3060-AI90 Procedures To Govern the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (IB Docket No. 07-101). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEDIA BUREAU--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 330 Cable Television Rate Regulation...................................................... 3060-AF41 331 Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service..................................... 3060-AF48 332 Cable Home Wiring..................................................................... 3060-AG02 333 Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97-80).................. 3060-AG28 334 Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits (MM Docket No. 92-264)................. 3060-AH09 335 Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99-325)............................. 3060-AH40 336 Second Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to DTV.......... 3060-AH54 337 Direct Broadcast Public Interest Obligations (MM Docket No. 93-25).................... 3060-AH59 338 Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MM Docket No. 98-204)............................. 3060-AH95 339 Broadcast Multiple and Cross-Ownership Limits......................................... 3060-AH97 340 Establishment of Rules for Digital Low Power Television, Television Translator, and 3060-AI38 Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185).................................... 341 Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04-256)............. 3060-AI55 342 Significantly Viewed Out-of-Market Broadcast Stations (MB Docket No. 05-49)........... 3060-AI56 [[Page 21906]] 343 Revision of Procedures Governing Amendments to FM Table of Allotments and Changes of 3060-AI63 Community of License in the Radio Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 05-210)........... 344 Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies (MB Docket No. 05-312) 3060-AI68 345 Implementation of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as Amended by the Cable 3060-AI69 Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (MB Docket No. 05-311)..... 346 Program Access Rules--Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition and Examination of 3060-AI87 Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 07-29, 07-198)......................... 347 Third Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion 3060-AI89 to Digital Television (MB Docket No. 07-91)........................................... 348 Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233)............................................. 3060-AJ04 349 Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket NO. 99-25).............................. 3060-AJ07 350 Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising (MB Docket No. 08-90)....... 3060-AJ10 351 An Inquiry Into the Commission's Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service 3060-AJ17 Directional Antenna Performance Verification (MM Docket No. 93-177)................... 352 Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules To Establish Rules for 3060-AJ18 Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations (MB Docket No. 08-253)... 353 Policies To Promote Rural Radio Service and To Streamline Allotment and Assignment 3060-AJ23 Procedures (MB Docket No. 09-52)...................................................... 354 Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07- 3060-AJ27 294).................................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEDIA BUREAU--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 355 DTV Consumer Education Initiative (MB Docket No. 07-148).............................. 3060-AI96 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 356 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees.......................................... 3060-AI79 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 357 Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling 3060-AG34 Systems............................................................................... 358 Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline.................................................... 3060-AG60 359 In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act................ 3060-AG74 360 Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety 3060-AG85 Communications Requirements........................................................... 361 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review--Review of Accounts Settlement in Maritime Mobile and 3060-AH30 Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services (IB Docket No. 98-96)........................ 362 Implementation of 911 Act............................................................. 3060-AH90 363 Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications............................. 3060-AI22 364 E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers.................................... 3060-AI62 365 Recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on 3060-AI78 Communications Networks............................................................... 366 Stolen Vehicle Recovery System (SVRS)................................................. 3060-AJ01 367 Commercial Mobile Alert System........................................................ 3060-AJ03 368 Emergency Alert System................................................................ 3060-AJ33 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 21907]] WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 369 Implementation of the Communications Act, Amendment of the Commission's Rules-- 3060-AG21 Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial Mobile Radio Service Spectrum Cap 370 Service Rules for the 746 to 764 and 776 to 794 MHz Bands, and Revisions to the 3060-AH32 Commission's Rules.................................................................... 371 Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission's Rules Governing Maritime 3060-AH55 Communications........................................................................ 372 Competitive Bidding Procedures........................................................ 3060-AH57 373 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review Spectrum Aggregation Limits for Commercial Mobile 3060-AH81 Radio Services........................................................................ 374 In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers 3060-AH82 to the Development of Secondary Markets............................................... 375 Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers..... 3060-AH83 376 Amendments of Various Rules Affecting Wireless Radio Services (WT Docket No. 03-264).. 3060-AI30 377 Facilitating the Provision of Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas.................. 3060-AI31 378 Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band Industrial/Land 3060-AI34 Transportation and Business Channels.................................................. 379 Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289) 3060-AI35 380 Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) and Modernization of 3060-AI88 the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (WT Docket No. 05-211)...... 381 Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other 3060-AJ12 Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands............................ 382 Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket 3060-AJ16 No. 04-344)........................................................................... 383 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band................ 3060-AJ19 384 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915 to 1920 MHz, 1995 to 2000 3060-AJ20 MHz, 2020 to 2025 MHz, and 2175 to 2180 MHz Bands..................................... 385 Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz 3060-AJ21 Band, WT Docket No. 08-166; Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary.............................................. 386 Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800 3060-AJ22 MHz Band, and To Consolidate the 800 MHz and 900 MHz Business and Industrial/Land Transportation Pool Channels.......................................................... 387 Amendment of Part 101 to Accommodate 30 MHz Channels in the 6525-6875 MHz Band and 3060-AJ28 Provide Conditional Authorization on Channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 04-114)................................................................ 388 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762 and 777 to 792 MHz Bands 3060-AJ35 389 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds.................. 3060-AJ36 390 Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules........................................ 3060-AJ37 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Completed Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 391 Amendment of Part 90 of the Rules To Adopt Regulations for Automatic Vehicle 3060-AH12 Monitoring Systems.................................................................... 392 Fixed Satellite Service and Terrestrial System in the Ku-Band......................... 3060-AH17 393 Implementation of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended........................... 3060-AH33 394 Year 2000 Biennial Review (WT Docket No. 01-108)...................................... 3060-AI26 395 Air-Ground Telecommunications Services................................................ 3060-AI27 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU--Long-Term Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regulation Sequence Title Identifier Number Number ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 396 Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act... 3060-AF85 397 Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other 3060-AG43 Customer Information.................................................................. 398 Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 3060-AG50 1996.................................................................................. 399 Local Telephone Networks That LECs Must Make Available to Competitors................. 3060-AH44 400 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review--Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting 3060-AH72 Requirements.......................................................................... 401 Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform..................................... 3060-AH74 402 Numbering Resource Optimization....................................................... 3060-AH80 403 National Exchange Carrier Association Petition........................................ 3060-AI47 404 IP-Enabled Services................................................................... 3060-AI48 [[Page 21908]] 405 Consumer Protection in the Broadband Era.............................................. 3060-AI73 406 Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07- 3060-AJ02 135).................................................................................. 407 Jurisdictional Separations............................................................ 3060-AJ06 408 Implementation of NET 911 Improvement Act............................................. 3060-AJ09 409 Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No 07- 3060-AJ32 244).................................................................................. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________________________________ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau _______________________________________________________________________ 303. POLICIES AND RULES GOVERNING INTERSTATE PAY-PER-CALL AND OTHER INFORMATION SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 (CC DOCKET NOS. 96-146, 93-22) Legal Authority: 47 USC 228 Abstract: The Commission received comments on proposed rules designed to implement the 1996 Telecommunications Act with respect to information services to prevent abusive and deceptive practices by entities that might try to circumvent the statutory requirements. The proposed rules address generally the use of dialing sequences other than the 900 service access code to provide information services. The Commission issued an NPRM on these issues July 16, 2004. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/26/96 61 FR 39107 Order 07/26/96 61 FR 39084 NPRM Comment Period End 09/16/96 Notice to Refresh Record 03/27/03 68 FR 14939 Comment Period End 05/27/03 NPRM 10/15/04 69 FR 61184 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Erica H. McMahon, Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2512 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG42 _______________________________________________________________________ 304. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISION OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 (CC DOCKET NO. 94-129) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 258 Abstract: In December 1998, the Commission established new rules and policies implementing section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which makes it unlawful for any telecommunications carrier to ``submit or execute a change in a subscriber's selection of a provider of telecommunications exchange service or telephone toll service except in accordance with such verification procedures as the Commission shall prescribe.'' The rules provide, among other things, that any telecommunications carrier that violates such verification procedures and that collects charges for telephone exchange service or telephone toll service from a subscriber shall be liable to the carrier previously selected by the subscriber in an amount equal to 150 percent of all charges paid by the subscriber after such violation. In April 2000, the Commission modified the slamming liability rules by giving victims of slamming adequate redress, ensuring that carriers that slam do not profit from their fraud, and allowing States to act as the primary administrator of slamming complaints. In May 2001, the Commission adopted streamlined procedures for the carrier-to-carrier sale or transfer of customer bases. In February 2003, the Commission adopted a Reconsideration Order and Second FNPRM. The Reconsideration Order addresses, amongst other things, the requirement that a carrier's sales agent drop-off a carrier change request phone call once the customer has been connected to an independent third party verifier, and the applicability of our slamming rules to local exchange carriers. In the Second FNPRM, the Commission sought comment on rule modifications with respect to third party verifications. On January 4, 2008, the Commission released an Order that confirmed that a LEC that is executing a carrier change on behalf of another carrier may not re-verify whether the person listed on the change order is actually authorized to do so. On January 9, 2008, the Commission released a Fourth Report and Order that modified the slamming rules regarding the content of independent third party verifications of a consumer's intent to switch carriers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ MO&O on Recon and FNPRM 08/14/97 62 FR 43493 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/30/97 Second R&O and Second FNPRM 02/16/99 64 FR 7745 First Order on Recon 04/13/00 65 FR 47678 Third R&O and Second Order on Recon 11/08/00 65 FR 66934 Third FNPRM 01/29/01 66 FR 8093 Order 03/01/01 66 FR 12877 First R&O and Fourth R&O 06/06/01 66 FR 30334 Second FNPRM 03/17/03 68 FR 19176 Third Order on Recon 03/17/03 68 FR 19152 Second FNPRM Comment Period End 06/17/03 First Order on Recon & Fourth Order on Recon 03/15/05 70 FR 12605 [[Page 21909]] Fifth Order on Recon 03/23/05 70 FR 14567 Order 02/04/08 73 FR 6444 Fourth R&O 03/12/08 73 FR 13144 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2512 Fax: 202 418-1196 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG46 _______________________________________________________________________ 305. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, AND CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Legal Authority: 47 USC 255; 47 USC 251(a)(2) Abstract: This proceeding is initiated to implement the provisions of sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act and related sections of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 regarding the accessibility of telecommunications equipment and services to persons with disabilities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ R&O 08/14/96 61 FR 42181 NOI 09/26/96 61 FR 50465 R&O 11/19/99 64 FR 63235 Further NOI 11/19/99 64 FR 63277 Public Notice 01/07/02 67 FR 678 R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546 NPRM 11/21/07 72 FR 465494 R&O 05/07/08 73 FR 25566 R&O 06/12/08 73 FR 33324 Public Notice 08/01/08 73 FR 45008 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Cheryl J. King, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2284 TDD Phone: 202 418-0416 Fax: 202 418-0037 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG58 _______________________________________________________________________ 306. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES, THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, AND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 (CC DOCKET NO. 90- 571) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 225 Abstract: This item addresses the requirement that telecommunications relay services be capable of handling any type of call normally provided by common carriers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/04/90 55 FR 50037 R&O and Request for Comments 08/01/91 56 FR 36729 Order on Recon & Second R&O 03/03/93 58 FR 12175 FNPRM 03/30/93 58 FR 12204 MO&O 11/28/95 60 FR 58626 Order 09/08/97 62 FR 47152 Second NPRM 04/05/01 66 FR 18059 Fifth R&O 02/07/03 68 FR 6352 Fifth R&O (Correction) 02/24/03 68 FR 8553 Public Notice 08/27/04 69 FR 52694 Petitions for Recon of Fifth R&O Denied 09/01/04 69 FR 53346 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Thomas Chandler, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1475 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG75 _______________________________________________________________________ 307. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT (TCPA) OF 1991 (CG DOCKET NO. 02-278) Legal Authority: 47 USC 227 Abstract: On July 3, 2003, the Commission released a Report and Order establishing, along with the FTC, a national do-not-call registry. The Commission's Report and Order also adopted rules on the use of predictive dialers, the transmission of caller ID information by telemarketers, and the sending of unsolicited fax advertisements. On September 21, 2004, the Commission released an Order amending existing safe harbor rules for telemarketers subject to the do-not-call registry to require such telemarketers to access the do-not-call list every 31 days, rather than every 3 months. On April 5, 2006, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration amending its facsimile advertising rules to implement the Junk Fax Protection Act of 2005. On October 14, 2008, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration addressing certain issues raised in petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of the Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration. On January 4, 2008, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling, clarifying that autodialed and prerecorded message calls to wireless numbers that are provided by the called party to a creditor in connection with an existing debt are permissible as calls made with the ``prior express consent'' of the called party. Following a December 4, 2007 NPRM, on June 17, 2008, the Commission released a Report and Order amending its rules to require sellers and/ or telemarketers to honor registrations with the National Do-Not-Call Registry indefinitely, unless the registration is cancelled by the consumer or the number is removed by the database administrator. On January 22, 2010, the Commission released an NPRM proposing to require sellers and telemarketers to obtain written consent from recipients before making prerecorded telemarketing calls commonly known as ``robocalls,'' even when the caller has an established business relationship with the consumer. The proposals also would require that the prerecorded telemarketing calls include an automated, interactive mechanism by which a consumer may ``opt out'' of receiving future prerecorded messages from a seller or telemarketer. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/08/02 67 FR 62667 NPRM Comment Period Extended 11/29/02 67 FR 71126 Reply Comment Period Extended 12/26/02 67 FR 78763 NPRM Comment Period End 01/31/03 [[Page 21910]] FNPRM 04/03/03 68 FR 16250 FNPRM Comment Period End 05/05/03 Order 07/25/03 68 FR 44144 Order Effective 08/25/03 Order on Recon 08/25/03 68 FR 50978 Order 10/14/03 68 FR 59130 FNPRM 03/31/04 69 FR 16873 Order 10/08/04 69 FR 60311 Order 10/28/04 69 FR 62816 Order on Recon 04/13/05 70 FR 19330 Order 06/30/05 70 FR 37705 NPRM 12/19/05 70 FR 75102 Public Notice 04/26/06 71 FR 24634 Order 05/03/06 71 FR 25967 NPRM 12/14/07 72 FR 71099 Declaratory Ruling 02/01/08 73 FR 6041 R&O 07/14/08 73 FR 40183 Order on Recon 10/30/08 73 FR 64556 NPRM (release date) 01/22/10 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Erica H. McMahon, Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2512 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI14 _______________________________________________________________________ 308. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING SECTION 225 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT (TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE) (CG DOCKET NO. 03- 123) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 225 Abstract: This proceeding established a new docket flowing from the previous telecommunications relay service (TRS) history, CC Docket No. 98-67. This proceeding continues the Commission's inquiry into improving the quality of TRS and furthering the goal of functional equivalency, consistent with Congress' mandate that TRS regulations encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair the development of new technology. In this docket, the Commission explores ways to improve emergency preparedness for TRS facilities and services, new TRS technologies, public access to information and outreach, and issues related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/25/03 68 FR 50993 R&O, Order on Recon 09/01/04 69 FR 53346 FNPRM 09/01/04 69 FR 53382 Public Notice 02/17/05 70 FR 8034 Declaratory Ruling/ Interpretation 02/25/05 70 FR 9239 Public Notice 03/07/05 70 FR 10930 Order 03/23/05 70 FR 14568 Public Notice/ Announcement of Date 04/06/05 70 FR 17334 Order 07/01/05 70 FR 38134 Order on Recon 08/31/05 70 FR 51643 R&O 08/31/05 70 FR 51649 Order 09/14/05 70 FR 54294 Order 09/14/05 70 FR 54298 Public Notice 10/12/05 70 FR 59346 R&O/Order on Recon 12/23/05 70 FR 76208 Order 12/28/05 70 FR 76712 Order 12/29/05 70 FR 77052 NPRM 02/01/06 71 FR 5221 Declaratory Ruling/Clarification05/31/06 71 FR 30818 FNPRM 05/31/06 71 FR 30848 FNPRM 06/01/06 71 FR 31131 Declaratory Ruling/Dismissal of Petition 06/21/06 71 FR 35553 Clarification 06/28/06 71 FR 36690 Declaratory Ruling on Recon 07/06/06 71 FR 38268 Order on Recon 08/16/06 71 FR 47141 MO&O 08/16/06 71 FR 47145 Clarification 08/23/06 71 FR 49380 FNPRM 09/13/06 71 FR 54009 Final Rule; Clarification 02/14/07 72 FR 6960 Order 03/14/07 72 FR 11789 R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546 Public Notice 08/16/07 72 FR 46060 Order 11/01/07 72 FR 61813 Public Notice 01/04/08 73 FR 863 R&O/Declaratory Ruling 01/17/08 73 FR 3197 Order 02/19/08 73 FR 9031 Order 04/21/08 73 FR 21347 R&O 04/21/08 73 FR 21252 Order 04/23/08 73 FR 21843 Public Notice 04/30/08 73 FR 23361 Order 05/15/08 73 FR 28057 Declaratory Ruling 07/08/08 73 FR 38928 FNPRM 07/18/08 73 FR 41307 R&O 07/18/08 73 FR 41286 Public Notice 08/01/08 73 FR 45006 Public Notice 08/05/08 73 FR 45354 Public Notice 10/10/08 73 FR 60172 Order 10/23/08 73 FR 63078 2nd R&O and Order on Recon 12/30/08 73 FR 79683 Order 05/06/09 74 FR 20892 Public Notice 05/07/09 74 FR 21364 NPRM 05/21/09 74 FR 23815 Public Notice 05/21/09 74 FR 23859 Public Notice Comment Period End06/08/09 Public Notice Comment Period End06/11/09 Public Notice 06/12/09 74 FR 28046 NPRM Comment Period End 07/20/09 Order 07/29/09 74 FR 37624 Public Notice 08/07/09 74 FR 39699 Comment Period End 08/10/09 Order 09/18/09 74 FR 47894 Order 10/26/09 74 FR 54913 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Thomas Chandler, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1475 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI15 _______________________________________________________________________ 309. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE CONTROLLING THE ASSAULT OF NON-SOLICITED PORNOGRAPHY AND MARKETING ACT OF 2003 (CG DOCKET NO. 04- 53) Legal Authority: 15 USC 7706; 15 USC 7712; PL 108-187 Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules to protect consumers from unwanted electronic mobile service messages to implement the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/31/04 69 FR 16873 NPRM Comment Period End 05/17/04 Order 09/16/04 69 FR 55765 Order 03/25/05 70 FR 34665 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Julie Saulnier, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1598 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI20 [[Page 21911]] _______________________________________________________________________ 310. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING MINIMUM CUSTOMER ACCOUNT RECORD EXCHANGE (CARE) OBLIGATIONS ON ALL LOCAL AND INTEREXCHANGE CARRIERS (CG DOCKET NO. 02-386) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 and 202; 47 USC 303(r) Abstract: On December 20, 2002, the Commission issued a Public Notice directing interested parties to file comments on issues raised in a petition filed with the Commission by Americatel Corporation and on a separate petition filed by AT&T, Sprint, and MCI. The petitions asked the Commission to address problems relating to the exchange of customer account records between local and long distance telephone service providers. On March 25, 2004, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in CG Docket No. 02-386 seeking further comment on the two petitions and seeking comment as to whether to replace the current voluntary industry process for the exchange of customer account information between local and long distance service providers with mandatory, minimum standards applicable to all such providers. On February 25, 2005, the Commission released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 02-386. The Report and Order adopted final rules governing the exchange of customer account information between local and long distance telephone service providers. The Commission adopted these rules to help to ensure that consumers' phone service bills are accurate and that their carrier selection requests are honored and executed without undue delay. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Commission sought comment on the need for rules governing the exchange of customer account information between local telephone service providers. On April 15, 2005, and June 15, 2005, a coalition of local and long distance carriers proposed minor modifications and clarifications to section 64.4002 of the Commission's CARE rules. On August 29, 2005, the Commission released a public notice requesting comment on the coalition's proposed clarifications and modifications. Notice of the proposed changes was published in the Federal Register on September 7, 2005 (70 FR 53137). The comment cycle established by the August 29 public notice closed October 3, 2005. On September 13, 2006, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration adopting the clarifications and technical corrections to the Report and Order, as proposed by the coalition of carriers. On December 21, 2007, the Commission released a Report and Order declining to adopt mandatory data exchange requirements between local exchange carriers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/19/04 69 FR 20845 NPRM Comment Period End 06/18/04 R&O and FNPRM 06/02/05 70 FR 32258 FNPRM Comment Period End 08/01/05 Public Notice 08/29/05 70 FR 53137--01 Public Notice Comment Period End10/03/05 Order on Recon 12/13/06 71 FR 74819 R&O 01/08/08 73 FR 1297 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Lisa Boehley, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7395 Fax: 202 418-0236 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI58 _______________________________________________________________________ 311. CONSUMER INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE AND TRUTH IN BILLING AND BILLING FORMAT Legal Authority: 47 USC 201; 47 USC 258 Abstract: In 1999, the Commission adopted truth-in-billing rules to address concerns that there is consumer confusion relating to billing for telecommunications services. On March 18, 2005, the Commission released an Order and FNPRM to further facilitate the ability of telephone consumers to make informed choices among competitive service offerings. On August 28, 2009, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry which asks questions about information available to consumers at all stages of the purchasing process for all communications services, including (1) choosing a provider; (2) choosing a service plan; (3) managing the service plan; and (4) deciding whether and when to switch an existing provider or plan. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ FNPRM 05/25/05 70 FR 30044 FNPRM Comment Period End 06/24/05 R&O 05/25/05 70 FR 29979 NOI 08/28/09 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 717 338-2797 Fax: 717 338-2574 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI61 _______________________________________________________________________ 312. CLOSED CAPTIONING OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING (SECTION 610 REVIEW) Legal Authority: 47 USC 613 Abstract: The Commission's closed captioning rules are designed to make video programming more accessible to deaf and hard of hearing Americans. This proceeding resolves some issues regarding the Commission's closed captioning rules that were raised for comment in 2005, and also seeks comment on how a certain exemption from the closed captioning rules should be applied to digital multicast broadcast channels. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/03/97 62 FR 4959 NPRM Comment Period End 02/28/97 R&O 09/16/97 62 FR 48487 NPRM 09/26/05 70 FR 56150 NPRM Comment Period End 11/20/05 Comment Period Extended 11/25/05 70 FR 71077 Comment Period End 12/16/05 Order on Recon 10/28/98 63 FR 55959 Order and Declaratory Ruling 01/13/09 74 FR 1594 [[Page 21912]] NPRM 01/13/09 74 FR 1654 NPRM Comment Period End 02/12/09 Comment Period End 02/27/09 Final Rule 02/19/10 75 FR 7370 Order 02/19/10 75 FR 7368 Order Suspending Effective Date 02/19/10 75 FR 7369 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Amelia L. Brown, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2799 TDD Phone: 202 418-7804 Fax: 202 418-0037 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI72 _______________________________________________________________________ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions Office of Engineering and Technology _______________________________________________________________________ 313. REVISION OF THE RULES REGARDING ULTRA-WIDEBAND TRANSMISSION Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302 to 304; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 544A Abstract: The First Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to permit the marketing and operation of certain types of new products incorporating Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. UWB devices operate by employing very narrow or short duration pulses that result in very large or wideband transmission bandwidths. UWB technology holds great promise for a vast array of new applications that we believe will provide significant benefits for public safety, businesses and consumers. With appropriate technical standards, UWB devices can operate using spectrum occupied by existing radio services without causing interference, thereby permitting scarce spectrum resources to be used more efficiently. The Memorandum Opinion and Order responded to fourteen petitions for reconsideration that were filed in response to the regulations for unlicensed ultra-wideband (UWB) operations. In general, this document does not make any significant changes to the existing UWB parameters as the Commission is reluctant to do so until it has more experience with UWB devices. The Commission believes that any major changes to the rules for existing UWB product categories at this early stage would be disruptive to current industry product development efforts. The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposed new rules to address issues raised by some of the petitions for reconsideration that were outside the scope of the proceeding. New rules were proposed to address issues regarding the operation of low pulse repetition frequency UWB systems, including vehicular radars, in the 3.1-10.6 GHz band; and the operation frequency hopping vehicular radars in the 22-29 GHz band as UWB devices. The Commission also proposed new rules that would establish new peak power limits for wideband part 15 devices that do no operate as UWB devices and proposed to eliminate the definition of a UWB device. The Second Report and Order and Second Memorandum Opinion and Order responds to two petitions for reconsideration that were filed in response to the Commission's decision to establish regulations for unlicensed UWB operation. It also responds to the rulemaking proposals contained in the Memorandum Opinion and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this docket. The order establishes new rules for wideband unlicensed devices operating in the 5925-7250 MHz, 16.2-17.7 GHz, and 22.12-29 GHz bands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/14/00 65 FR 37332 NPRM Comment Period End 10/12/00 First R&O 05/16/02 67 FR 34852 MO&O 04/22/03 68 FR 19746 FNPRM 04/22/03 68 FR 19773 Second R&O and Second MO&O 02/09/05 70 FR 6771 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: John Reed, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2455 Fax: 202 418-1944 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH47 _______________________________________________________________________ 314. NEW ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES (ET DOCKET NO. 00-258) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157(a); 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC 303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r) Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of frequency bands below 3 GHz to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking discusses the frequency bands that are still under consideration in this proceeding and invites additional comments on their disposition. Specifically, it addresses the Unlicensed Personal Communications Service (UPCS) band at 1910-1930 MHz, the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) spectrum at 2155-2160/62 MHz bands, the Emerging Technology spectrum, at 2160-2165 MHz, and the bands reallocated from MSS 91990-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, and 2165-2180 MHz. We seek comment on these bands with respect to using them for paired or unpaired Advance Wireless Service (AWS) operations or as relocation spectrum for existing services. The 7th Report and Order facilitates the introduction of Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) in the band 1710-1755 MHz--an integral part of a 90 MHz spectrum allocation recently reallocated to allow for such new and innovative wireless services. We largely adopt the proposals set forth in our recent AWS Fourth NPRM in this proceeding that [[Page 21913]] are designed to clear the 1710-1755 MHz band of incumbent Federal Government operations that would otherwise impede the development of new nationwide AWS services. These actions are consistent with previous actions in this proceeding and with the United States Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) 2002 Viability Assessment, which addressed relocation and reaccommodation options for Federal Government operations in the band. The 8th Report and Order reallocated the 2155-2160 MHz band for Fixed and Mobile services and designates the 2155-2175 MHz band for Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) use. This proceeding continues the Commission's ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the provision of new services, including Advanced Wireless Services. The Order requires Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150- 2160/62 MHz band to provide information on the construction status and operational parameters of each incumbent BRS system that would be the subject of relocation. The Notice of Proposed Rule Making requested comments on the specific relocation procedures applicable to Broadband Radio Service (BRS) operations in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band, which the Commission recently decided will be relocated to the newly restructured 2495-2690 MHz band. The Commission also requested comments on the specific relocation procedures applicable to Fixed Microwave Service (FS) operations in the 2160-2175 MHz band. The Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) set forth the specific data that Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band must file along with the deadline date and procedures for filing this data on the Commission's Universal Licensing System (ULS). The data will assist in determining future AWS licensee's relocation obligations. The 9th Report and Order established procedures for the relocation of Broadband Radio Service (BRS) operations from the 2150-2160/62 MHz band, as well as for the relocation of Fixed Microwave Service (FS) operations from the 2160-2175 MHz band, and modified existing relocation procedures for the 2110-2150 MHz and 2175-2180 MHz bands. It also established cost-sharing rules to identify the reimbursement obligations for Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) entrants benefiting from the relocation of incumbent FS operations in the 2110-2150 MHz and 2160-2200 MHz bands and AWS entrants benefiting from the relocation of BRS incumbents in the 2150- 2160/62 MHz band. The Commission continues its ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the provision of new services, including AWS. The Order dismisses a petition for reconsideration filed by the Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. (WCA) as moot. Two petitions for Reconsideration were filed in response to the 9th Report and Order. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/23/01 66 FR 7438 NPRM Comment Period End 03/09/01 Final Report 04/11/01 66 FR 18740 FNPRM 09/13/01 66 FR 47618 MO&O 09/13/01 66 FR 47591 First R&O 10/25/01 66 FR 53973 Petition for Recon 11/02/01 66 FR 55666 Second R&O 01/24/03 68 FR 3455 Third NPRM 03/13/03 68 FR 12015 Seventh R&O 12/29/04 69 FR 7793 Petition for Recon 04/13/05 70 FR 19469 Eighth R&O 10/26/05 70 FR 61742 Order 10/26/05 70 FR 61742 NPRM 10/26/05 70 FR 61752 Public Notice 12/14/05 70 FR 74011 Ninth R&O and Order 05/24/06 71 FR 29818 Petition for Recon 07/19/06 71 FR 41022 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Rodney Small, Economist, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2452 Fax: 202 418-1944 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH65 _______________________________________________________________________ 315. EXPOSURE TO RADIOFREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 302 and 303; 47 USC 309(j); 47 USC 336 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposed amendments to the FCC rules relating to compliance of transmitters and facilities with guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/08/03 68 FR 52879 NPRM Comment Period End 12/08/03 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Ira Keltz, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0616 Fax: 202 418-1944 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI17 _______________________________________________________________________ 316. UNLICENSED OPERATION IN THE TV BROADCAST BANDS (ET DOCKET NO. 04- 186) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(e) and 303(f); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307 Abstract: The Commission adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services (this unused TV spectrum is often termed ``white spaces''). This action will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and innovative products and services, including broadband data and other services for businesses and consumers. The actions taken are a conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover, the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be necessary to avoid, and if necessary correct, any interference that may occur. [[Page 21914]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/18/04 69 FR 34103 First R&O 11/17/06 71 FR 66876 FNPRM 11/17/06 71 FR 66897 R&O and MO&O 02/17/09 74 FR 7314 Petitions for Reconsideration 04/13/09 74 FR 16870 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7506 Fax: 202 418-1944 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI52 _______________________________________________________________________ 317. UNLICENSED DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT APPROVAL (ET DOCKET NO. 03-201) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 306 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposed to update section 15.247 of the rules to allow the use of more efficient antenna technologies with unlicensed devices. The Report and Order updates several technical rules for unlicensed radiofrequency devices in part 15 of the Commission's rules. The rule changes will allow device manufacturers to develop expanded applications for unlicensed devices and will allow unlicensed device operators, including Wireless Internet Service providers greater flexibility to modify or substitute parts as long as the overall system operation is unchanged. The changes are part of an ongoing process of updating our rules to promote more efficient sharing of spectrum used by unlicensed devices and remove unnecessary regulations that inhibit such sharing. The Commission received one petition for reconsideration in this proceeding. The Second Report and Order amended the Commission's rules to provide for more efficient equipment authorization of both existing modular transmitter devices and emerging partitioned (or ``split'') modular transmitter devices. These rule changes will benefit manufacturers by allowing greater flexibility in certifying equipment and providing relief from the need to obtain a new equipment authorization each time the same transmitter is installed in a different final product. The rule changes will also enable manufacturers to develop more flexible and more advanced unlicensed transmitter technologies. The Commission further found that modular transmitter devices authorized in accordance with the revised equipment authorization procedures will not pose any increased risk of interference to other radio operations. The Further NPRM, seeks comment on whether there is a need to require unlicensed transmitters operating in the 915 MHz band under sections 15.247 and 15.249 of the rules to comply with a spectrum etiquette requirement, and the impact that requiring an etiquette would have on the development and operation of unlicensed 915 MHz devices operating under those rule sections. The Commission also seeks comment on the particular etiquette suggested by Cellnet that would require digitally modulated spread spectrum transmitters operating in the 915 MHz band under section 15.247 of the rules to operate at less than the 1-watt maximum power if they are continuously silent less than 90 percent of the time within a 0.4 second interval. This etiquette would require that the maximum permitted power level decrease in accordance with a specified formula as the silent interval between transmission decreases. The Commission further seeks comment on alternatives to the etiquette suggested by Cellnet. The Memorandum Opinion and Order dismissed two petitions for reconsideration of the rules adopted in the Report and Order, 69 FR 54027, September 7, 2004, in this proceeding. It dismissed a petition for reconsideration filed by Warren C. Havens and Telesaurus Holdings GB LLC (Havens) requesting that the Commission suspend the rule changes adopted for unlicensed devices in the 902-928 MHz (915 MHz) band until such time as it completes a formal inquiry with regard to the potential effect of such changes to Location and Monitoring Service (LMS) licensees in the band. The Commission also dismissed a petition for reconsideration filed by Cellnet Technology (Cellnet) requesting that the Commission adopt spectrum sharing requirements in the unlicensed bands, for example, a ``spectrum etiquette,'' particularly in the 915 MHz band. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/17/03 68 FR 68823 NPRM Comment Period End 01/09/04 R&O 09/07/04 69 FR 54027 Petition for Recon 11/19/04 69 FR 67736 Petition for Recon 02/15/05 70 FR 7737 Second R&O 05/23/07 72 FR 28889 FNPRM 08/01/07 72 FR 42011 FNPRM Comment Period End 10/15/07 MO&O 08/01/07 72 FR 41937 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7506 Fax: 202 418-1944 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI54 [[Page 21915]] _______________________________________________________________________ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Completed Actions Office of Engineering and Technology _______________________________________________________________________ 318. TRANSFER OF THE 3650 THROUGH 3700 MHZ BAND FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT USE (WT DOCKET NO. 05-96; ET DOCKET NO. 02-380) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 332 Abstract: This proceeding seeks to determine whether the 3650 to 3700 MHz band should be used for unlicensed devices or some or all of the band should be used for unlicensed options. In January 1999, the 3650-3700 MHz band (3650 MHz band) was transferred from Government/non-Government shared use to a mixed-use band. In October 2000, in ET Docket No. 98-237, the FCC allocated the band to fixed and mobile terrestrial services on a co-primary basis, but in order to protect grandfathered Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) earth stations and Federal Government radiolocation operations, limited the mobile allocation to base stations use only. At this same time, the FCC proposed licensing and service rules for fixed and mobile operations in the band. Subsequently, in December 2002, in ET Docket No. 02-380, the FCC sought comment, in part, on the possibility of allowing unlicensed devices to operate in the 3650 MHz band. In April 2004, in ET Docket No. 04-151, the FCC followed-up on this inquiry by releasing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on whether the 3650 MHz band should be used for unlicensed devices or part or all of the band should be used for licensed operations. The NPRM proposes to allow unlicensed devices to operate in all, or part, of the 3650 MHz band at higher power levels than usually permitted for unlicensed services. These devices would be subject to smart (or cognitive) requirements and other safeguards designed to prevent interference to the licensed FSS earth stations now resident in the band. As with other unlicensed devices, these devices would not be permitted to cause interference to licensed services, such as the FSS earth stations, and would have to accept interference. The NPRM also seeks comment on other options for the band, including licensed use of the band by fixed and mobile services, or segmenting the 3650 MHz band to provide for a combination of unlicensed and licensed terrestrial services. The Notice seeks comment on issues related both to allocation changes necessary to set the relative priority between terrestrial and FSS licensed operations, and to licensing rule changes necessary to implement licensed terrestrial service operations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/16/00 65 FR 14230 First R&O and Second NPRM 11/17/00 65 FR 69612 Petition for Recon 03/28/01 66 FR 16940 R&O 02/27/02 67 FR 17038 MO&O and Third R&O 05/02/03 68 FR 38635 Notice of Inquiry 01/21/03 68 FR 2730 NPRM 05/14/04 69 FR 26790 Final Rule 05/11/05 70 FR 24712 Final Rule 07/20/05 70 FR 41631 MO&O 07/25/07 72 FR 40767 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Jeffrey Dygert, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7300 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH75 _______________________________________________________________________ 319. UNLICENSED OPERATION OF THE 3650-3700 BAND (ET DOCKET NO. 04-151) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154 Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking proposed to maximize the efficient use of the 3650-3700 MHz band. The proposal would allow unlicensed devices to operate in either all, or portions of, this radiofrequency (RF) band under flexible technical limitations with smart/cognitive features that should prevent interference to licensed satellite services. The proposal fostered the introduction of new and advanced services to the American public, especially in rural areas. The Report and Order adopted rules that provide for nationwide, non- exclusive, licensing of terrestrial operations, utilizing technology with a contention-base protocol, in the 3650-3700 MHz band. The Commission also adopted a streamlined licensing mechanism with minimal regulatory entry requirements that will encourage multiple entrants and stimulate the rapid expansion of wireless broadband services--- especially in rural American and will also serve as a safeguard to protect incumbent satellite earth stations from harmful interference. In the Memorandum Opinion and Order, the Commission addressed several petitions for reconsideration and an emergency motion for stay that were filed in response 3650 MHz Allocation Order in ET Docket No. 98- 237. In light of its full review of the refreshed record in this proceeding, and in light of the decisions made in the companion Report and Order, the Commission denied the aspects of the petitions that challenge and seek to reverse the allocation decisions made in the 3650 MHz Allocation Order. The Commission denied the motion for stay. When the Commission established the November 30, 2000, filing deadline, it did so because it found that additional new FSS facilities permitted by the Freeze Memorandum Opinion and Order could affect the use of the 3650-3700 MHz band by the terrestrial services. By deciding in this Order to maintain the FSS allocation changes made in the 3650 MHz Allocation Order, the Commission, reaffirmed its conclusion that allowing additional primary FSS earth stations in the 3650 MHz band could negatively affect the prospects for viable FS/MS terrestrial operations. The Memorandum Opinion and Order addressed petitions for reconsideration filed in response to the Commission's Report and Order relating to the 3650-3700 MHz band (3650 MHz band) proceeding. The Commission affirmed its previous decisions to create a spectrum environment that will encourage multiple entrants and stimulate the expansion of broadband service to rural and under served areas. To facilitate rapid deployment in the band, the Commission maintains the previously adopted, non-exclusive licensing scheme. The clarification and modification will facilitate operation of the widest variety of broadband technologies with minimal risk of interference in both the near and long terms. They should further reduce the potential for co- channel interference, provide additional protections to the multiple users in the band under the current licensing regime, and create incentives for the rapid development of broadly compatible contention technologies. [[Page 21916]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/14/04 69 FR 26790 NPRM Comment Period End 07/28/04 R&O & MO&O 05/11/05 70 FR 24712 MO&O 07/25/07 72 FR 40767 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Jeffrey Dygert, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7300 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI50 _______________________________________________________________________ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions International Bureau _______________________________________________________________________ 320. STREAMLINING THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SATELLITE APPLICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES (IB DOCKET NO. 95-117) Legal Authority: 47 USC 4; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 554; 47 USC 701 to 744 Abstract: On February 10, 1997, the FCC adopted rules and policies that streamlined the application and licensing requirements of part 25 of its rules, which deals with communication satellites and earth stations. The streamlined rules waived the construction permit requirement for satellite space stations, changed the license term for temporary fixed earth stations; and adjusted or changed the rules concerning minor modifications and basic requirements for satellite service applications. The streamlined rules also resulted in the creation of a new application form, FCC Form 312. Form 312 eliminated from the International Bureau's use of the FCC Form 493, FCC Form 430, FCC Form 702, and FCC Form 704. Petitions for Reconsideration were filed in this matter. In March 1997, the Commission released a Public Notice concerning these petitions. The Commission addressed the issues in the Petitions for Reconsideration in an Order released on October 10, 2008. The docket in this proceeding is now closed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/09/95 60 FR 46252 R&O, Recon Pending 02/10/97 62 FR 5924 Public Notice/Petitions for Recon 03/26/97 62 FR 14430 Order on Reconsideration 11/29/08 73 FR 70897 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Assistant Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1539 Fax: 202 418-0748 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AD70 _______________________________________________________________________ 321. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE DIGITAL AUDIO RADIO SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE 2310-2360 MHZ FREQUENCY BAND (IB DOCKET NO. 95- 91; GEN DOCKET NO. 90-357) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 151(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 309(j) Abstract: The Commission is proposing rules to govern satellite digital audio radio services (SDARS). The Commission adopted service rules for SDARS in 1997 and sought further comment on proposed rules governing the use of complementary terrestrial repeaters. The Commission released a second further notice of proposed rulemaking in January 2008 to consider new proposals for rules governing terrestrial repeaters and operations of Wireless Communications Service (WCS) devices in the 2305--2360 MHz band. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/15/95 60 FR 35166 R&O 03/11/97 62 FR 11083 FNPRM 04/18/97 62 FR 19095 Second FNPRM 01/15/08 73 FR 2437 FNPRM Comment Period End 03/17/08 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Jay Whaley, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7184 Fax: 202 418-0748 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AF93 _______________________________________________________________________ 322. ALLOCATE & DESIGNATE: SPEC FOR FIXED-SAT SRV (37.5-38.5, 40.5-41.5 & 48.2-50.2 GHZ BANDS); ALLOCATE: FIXED & MOBILE 40.5-42.5 GHZ; WIRELESS 46.9-47 GHZ; GOV OPER 37-38 & 40-40.5 GHZ (IB DOCKET NO. 97) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301 and 302; 47 USC 303(e) to 303(g); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 304; 47 USC 307 Abstract: This item adopts a plan for nongovernment operations in the 36.0-51.4 GHz portion of the V-band, establishing priorities for different services in different parts of this band. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/04/97 62 FR 16129 R&O 01/15/99 64 FR 2585 Correction 02/08/99 64 FR 6138 Correction 02/10/99 64 FR 6565 Notice of Petition for Recon 03/22/99 64 FR 13796 Order on Recon 12/01/99 FNPRM 07/05/01 66 FR 35399 Second R&O 08/25/04 69 FR 52198 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Sean O'More, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2453 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH23 [[Page 21917]] _______________________________________________________________________ 323. STREAMLINING EARTH STATION LICENSING RULES (IB DOCKET NO. 00-248) Legal Authority: 47 USC 701 to 744 Abstract: The Commission has found several cases in which modifying or eliminating rules could facilitate licensing of earth stations, thereby expediting the provision of useful satellite services to the public, without unreasonably increasing the risk of harmful interference to existing earth station or space station operators, or terrestrial wireless operators in shared frequency bands. Specifically, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) considers the following rule revisions: (1) Codifying streamlined procedures for case-by-case examination of earth stations using ``non-routine'' antennas, non-routine power levels, or both; (2) relaxing some current requirements, such as increasing power and power density limits, and allowing some temporary fixed earth stations to begin operation sooner than is now permitted; (3) streamlining the very small aperture terminal (VSAT) rules, and revising the Commission's power level rules to provide for various types of VSAT multiple access methods; (4) adopting a simplified license application form for ``routine'' earth stations; and (5) other miscellaneous rule revisions. The Commission also invites comment on extending these proposed rules to the KA-band. On September 26, 2002, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this proceeding. This Further NPRM invited comment on refinements to the proposals in the NPRM to relax some earth station technical requirements, and on an alternative to the VSAT proposals in the NPRM. The Further NPRM also seeks comment on proposals made by commenters in response to the First NPRM. In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission extended the license term for earth station licenses from 10 to 15 years. In the Second Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission adopted rules allowing unlicensed receive-only earth stations to receive transmissions from non-U.S.-licensed satellites on the Permitted List. In the Third Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission adopted a streamlined application form for certain earth station licenses, and adopted a mandatory electronic filing requirement for those earth station applications. In the Fourth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission extended the mandatory electronic filing requirement to all earth station applications. In the Fifth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission adopted the following proposals from the NPRM: (1) Codifying streamlined procedures for non-routine antennas; (2) relaxing power and power density limits, and allowing routine KU-band temporary fixed earth stations to begin operations sooner; (3) revising certain VSAT rules; and (4) other miscellaneous rule revisions. One petition for reconsideration was filed in response to this Order on July 5, 2005. In the Sixth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission adopted revisions to the earth station antenna gain pattern requirements, as proposed in the Further Notice. Two petitions for reconsideration were filed in response to this Order on July 8, 2005. In the Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission invited comment on adopting off-axis EIRP envelops for C-band and KU- band FSS earth stations. In the Seventh Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission considered and rejected its proposal in the NPRM to make revisions to part 23 of its rules. In the Eighth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission adopted the proposals in the Third FNPRM, in large part. This proceeding is now closed. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/08/01 66 FR 1283 First R&O 03/19/02 67 FR 12485 FNPRM 12/24/02 67 FR 78399 Second R&O (Release Date) 06/20/03 68 FR 2247 Second FNPRM 09/12/03 68 FR 53702 Third R&O 11/12/03 68 FR 63994 Fourth R&O 08/06/04 69 FR 47790 Fifth R&O 06/02/05 70 FR 32249 Sixth R&O 06/08/05 70 FR 33373 Third FNPRM 06/08/05 70 FR 33426 Seventh R&O 09/28/05 70 FR 56580 Public Notice/Petition for Recon10/26/05 70 FR 61825 Eighth R&O 11/24/08 73 FR 70897 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Assistant Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1539 Fax: 202 418-0748 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH60 _______________________________________________________________________ 324. SPACE STATION LICENSING REFORM (IB DOCKET NO. 02-34) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC 303(g); . . . Abstract: The Commission has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to streamline its procedures for reviewing satellite license applications. Currently, the Commission uses processing rounds to review those applications. In a processing round, when an application is filed, the International Bureau (Bureau) issues a public notice establishing a cut-off date for other mutually exclusive satellite applications, and then considers all those applications together. In cases where sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the applicants is not available, the Bureau directs the applicants to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution. Those negotiations usually take a long time, and delay provision of satellite services to the public. The NPRM invites comment on two alternatives for expediting the satellite application process. One alternative is to replace the processing round procedure with a ``first-come, first-served'' procedure that would allow the Bureau to issue a satellite license to the first party filing a complete, acceptable application. The other alternative is to streamline the processing round procedure by adopting one or more of the following proposals: (1) Placing a time limit on negotiations; (2) establishing criteria to select among competing applicants; (3) dividing the available spectrum evenly among the applicants. In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission determined that different procedures were better-suited for different kinds of satellite applications. For most geostationary orbit (GSO) satellite applications, the Commission adopted a first-come, first- served approach. For [[Page 21918]] most non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite applications, the Commission adopted a procedure in which the available spectrum is divided evenly among the qualified applicants. The Commission also adopted measures to discourage applicants from filing speculative applications, including a bond requirement, payable if a licensee misses a milestone. The bond amounts originally were $5 million for each GSO satellite, and $7.5 million for each NGSO satellite system. These were interim amounts. Concurrently with the First Report and Order, the Commission adopted an FNPRM to determine whether to revise the bond amounts on a long-term basis. In the Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a streamlined procedure for certain kinds of satellite license modification requests. In the Third Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission adopted a standardized application form for satellite licenses, and adopted a mandatory electronic filing requirement for certain satellite applications. In the Fourth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission extended the mandatory electronic filing requirement to all satellite applications. In the Fifth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission revised the bond amounts based on the record developed in response to FNPRM. The bond amounts are now $3 million for each GSO satellite, and $5 million for each NGSO satellite system. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/19/02 67 FR 12498 NPRM Comment Period End 07/02/02 Second R&O (Release Date) 06/20/03 68 FR 62247 Second FNPRM (Release Date) 07/08/03 68 FR 53702 Third R&O (Release Date) 07/08/03 68 FR 63994 FNPRM 08/27/03 68 FR 51546 First R&O 08/27/03 68 FR 51499 FNPRM Comment Period End 10/27/03 Fourth R&O (Release Date) 04/16/04 69 FR 67790 Fifth R&O, First Order on Recon (Release Date) 07/06/04 69 FR 51586 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Assistant Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1539 Fax: 202 418-0748 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH98 _______________________________________________________________________ 325. MITIGATION OF ORBITAL DEBRIS (IB DOCKET NO. 02-54) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157(a); 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC 303(f) and 303(g); 47 USC 303(r) Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules that require all entities seeking FCC authorization for satellite services to address orbital debris mitigation as part of their application for FCC authorization. Orbital debris consists of artificial objects orbiting the Earth that are not functional spacecraft. In addition, the Commission established requirements for the removal of geostationary spacecraft from operational orbits at the end of their useful lives and amended the Commission's rules regarding orbit-raising maneuvers, the use of inclined orbits, and orbital longitudinal tolerance station-keeping requirements. The Commission indicated that it will seek further comment on the application of the Commission's longitudinal tolerance station-keeping requirements for Fixed-Satellite space stations to space stations in the Mobile-Satellite Service and remote sensing services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/03/02 67 FR 22376 NPRM Comment Period End 08/16/02 First R&O 08/27/03 68 FR 59127 Second R&O 09/09/04 69 FR 54581 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Stephen Duall, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1103 Fax: 202 418-0748 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI06 _______________________________________________________________________ 326. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (IB DOCKET NO. 04-47) Legal Authority: 47 USC 34 to 39; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 201 to 205; . . . Abstract: FCC amended several rules. Specifically, FCC: (1) Amended the procedures for discontinuing an international service; (2) allowed U.S. carriers to resell the U.S.-inbound service of foreign carriers; and (3) amended the submarine cable landing licensing procedures compliance with the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. The North American Submarine Cable Association filed a petition for reconsideration regarding the amendment to the submarine cable licensing procedures. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/22/04 69 FR 13276 NPRM Comment Period End 06/07/04 R&O 09/25/07 72 FR 54363 Petition for Recon 01/02/08 73 FR 187 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1460 Fax: 202 418-2824 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI41 _______________________________________________________________________ 327. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. PROVIDERS OF INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (IB DOCKET NO. 04-112) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 201 to 205; . . . Abstract: FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which carriers providing U.S. international services are subject under 47 CFR part 43. FCC proposes to amend 47 CFR 43.61 and 47 CFR 43.82 and to repeal 47 CFR 43.53. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/12/04 [[Page 21919]] NPRM Comment Period End 08/23/04 69 FR 29676 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1460 Fax: 202 418-2824 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI42 _______________________________________________________________________ 328. REVIEW OF THE SPECTRUM SHARING PLAN AMONG NON-GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE ORBIT MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE SYSTEMS IN THE 1.6/2.4 GHZ BANDS (IB DOCKET NO. 02-364) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303(e); . . . Abstract: This docket involves the spectrum sharing plan for the low earth orbit satellite systems in the 1.6 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands (Big LEOs). In November 2007, the Commission resolved the 1.6 GHz spectrum sharing plan between Globalstar Inc. and Iridium Satellite LLC, whereby Globalstar will have exclusive MSS use of 7.775 megahertz of spectrum at 1610-1617.775 MHz, Iridium will have exclusive MSS use of 7.775 megahertz of spectrum at 1618.725-1626.5 MHz, and the two Big LEO operators will share 0.95 megahertz of spectrum at 1617.775-1618.725 MHz. Separately, in April 2006, the Commission affirmed the spectrum sharing plan between Globalstar and the fixed and mobile (except aeronautical mobile) services in the 2495-2500 MHz band in order to accommodate the relocation of Broadband Radio Service Channel 1 to the 2496-2502 MHz band. (Iridium does not operate in the 2.4 GHz band.) Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/29/03 68 FR 33666 R&O 08/09/04 69 FR 48157 FNPRM 08/09/04 69 FR 48192 Petitions for Recon 10/12/04 69 FR 60626 First Order on Recon 06/19/06 71 FR 35178 Petitions for Further Recon 07/27/06 71 FR 44029 Second Order on Recon and Second R&O 12/13/07 72 FR 70807 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0657 Fax: 202 418-1414 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI44 _______________________________________________________________________ 329. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ALLOCATE SPECTRUM AND ADOPT SERVICE RULES AND PROCEDURES TO GOVERN THE USE OF VEHICLE-MOUNTED EARTH STATIONS (IB DOCKET NO. 07-101) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and (j); 47 USC 157(a); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303 (c); 47 USC 303 (f); 47 USC 303 (g); 47 USC 303 (r); 47 USC 303 (y); 47 USC 308 Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on the proposed amendment of parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's rules to allocate spectrum for use with Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES) in the Fixed-Satellite Service in the Ku-band uplink at 14.0-14.5 GHz and Ku-band downlink 11.72-12.2 GHz on a primary basis, and in the extended Ku-band downlink at 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz on a non-protected basis, and to adopt Ku-band VMES licensing and service rules modeled on the FCC's rules for Ku-band Earth Stations on Vessels (ESVs). The record in this proceeding will provide a basis for Commission action to facilitate introduction of this proposed service. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/08/07 72 FR 39357 NPRM Comment Period End 09/04/07 R&O 11/04/09 74 FR 57092 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0657 Fax: 202 418-1414 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI90 _______________________________________________________________________ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions Media Bureau _______________________________________________________________________ 330. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 543 Abstract: The Commission has adopted rate regulations to implement section 623 of the 1992 Cable Act to ensure that cable subscribers nationwide enjoy the rates that would be charged by cable systems operating in a competitive environment. Reconsideration was requested. The Fourteenth Order on Reconsideration addresses petitions on issues governing regulated services by cable systems. In a subsequent notice, comment was sought on recalibrating the competitive differential between rates of systems subject to effective competition and noncompetitive systems. In addition, comment was sought as to whether there may be a different approach to establish reasonable rates on the basic service tier. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/04/93 58 FR 48 R&O and FNPRM 05/21/93 58 FR 29736 MO&O and FNPRM 08/18/93 58 FR 43816 Third R&O 11/30/93 58 FR 63087 Order on Recon, Fourth R&O, and Fifth NPRM 04/15/94 59 FR 17943 Third Order on Recon 04/15/94 59 FR 17961 Fifth Order on Recon and FNPRM 10/13/94 59 FR 51869 Fourth Order on Recon 10/21/94 59 FR 53113 [[Page 21920]] Sixth Order on Recon, Fifth R&O, and Seventh NPRM 12/06/94 59 FR 62614 Seventh Order on Recon 01/25/95 60 FR 4863 Ninth Order on Recon 02/27/95 60 FR 10512 Eighth Order on Recon 03/17/95 60 FR 14373 Sixth R&O and Eleventh Order on Recon 07/12/95 60 FR 35854 Thirteenth Order on Recon 10/05/95 60 FR 52106 Twelfth Order on Recon 10/26/95 60 FR 54815 Tenth Order on Recon 04/08/96 61 FR 15388 Order on Recon of the First R&O and FNPRM 04/15/96 61 FR 16447 MO&O 02/12/97 62 FR 6491 Report on Cable Industry Prices 02/24/97 62 FR 8245 R&O 03/31/97 62 FR 15118 Fourteenth Order on Recon 10/15/97 62 FR 53572 NPRM and Order 09/05/02 67 FR 56882 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7037 TDD Phone: 202 418-7172 Fax: 202 418-1196 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AF41 _______________________________________________________________________ 331. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION: COST OF SERVICE Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 543 Abstract: The Commission has established rules pursuant to which cable operators may set rates for regulated cable service in accordance with traditional cost-of-service principles, as modified to take account of unique characteristics of the cable industry. In the latest NPRM, comment was sought on rule changes that may be necessary or desirable in order to account for changes in the regulatory process resulting from the end of the Commission's statutory authority to regulate certain tiers of cable programming service. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/30/93 58 FR 40762 R&O 04/15/94 59 FR 17975 Second NPRM 04/15/94 59 FR 18066 MO&O 10/14/94 59 FR 52087 Second R&O/First Order on Recon/ FNPRM 03/08/96 61 FR 9361 Correction 03/22/96 61 FR 11749 NPRM and Order 09/05/02 67 FR 56882 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7037 TDD Phone: 202 418-7172 Fax: 202 418-1196 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AF48 _______________________________________________________________________ 332. CABLE HOME WIRING Legal Authority: 47 USC 544(i) Abstract: On October 6, 1997, the FCC adopted a Report and Order and Second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 97-376) that amends its cable inside wiring rules to enhance competition in the video distribution marketplace. The Second FNPRM seeks comment on, among other things, whether there are circumstances where the FCC should adopt restrictions on exclusive contracts in order to further promote competition in the multiple dwelling unit marketplace. The 2nd Report and Order addresses multiple dwelling units when the occupant charges video service providers. In the First Order on Reconsideration and the Second Report and Order, the Commission modified its rules in part. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit remanded a portion of the Commission decision back to the Commission for further consideration. In September 2004, the Commission issued an FNPRM in response to the courts decision. The subsequent Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling concluded that cable wiring behind sheet rock is physically inaccessible for determining the demarcation point. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/17/92 57 FR 54209 R&O 03/02/93 58 FR 11970 NPRM 02/01/96 61 FR 3657 First Order on Recon & FNPRM 02/16/96 61 FR 6210 FNPRM 09/03/97 62 FR 46453 R&O and Second FNPRM 11/14/97 62 FR 60165 First Order on Recon and Second R&O 03/21/03 68 FR 13850 FNPRM 10/15/04 69 FR 61193 R&O and Declaratory Ruling 08/30/07 72 FR 50074 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7037 TDD Phone: 202 418-7172 Fax: 202 418-1196 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG02 _______________________________________________________________________ 333. COMPETITIVE AVAILABILITY OF NAVIGATION DEVICES (CS DOCKET NO. 97- 80) Legal Authority: 47 USC 549 Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules to address the mandate expressed in section 629 of the Communications Act to ensure the commercial availability of ``navigation devices,'' the equipment used to access video programming and other services from multichannel video programming systems. Specifically, in 1998, the Commission required MVPDs to make available by July 1, 2000, a security element separate from the basic navigation device (e.g., cable set-top boxes, digital video recorders, and television receivers with navigation capabilities). The separation of the security element from the host device required by this rule (referred to as the ``integration ban'') was designed to enable unaffiliated manufacturers, retailers, and other vendors to commercially market host devices while allowing MVPDs to retain control over their system security. MVPDs were permitted to continue providing equipment with integrated security until January 1, 2005, so long as modular security [[Page 21921]] components, known as point-of-deployment modules, were also made available for use with host devices obtained through retail outlets. In April 2003, in response to requests from cable operators, the Commission extended the effective date of the integration ban until July 1, 2006. Then, in 2005, again at the urging of cable operators, the Commission extended that date until July 1, 2007. Also, in this proceeding, in April 2003, the Commission adopted unidirectional ``plug and play'' rules, to govern compatibility between MVPDs and navigation devices manufactured by consumer electronics manufacturers not affiliated with cable operators. In June 2007, the Commission solicited comment on proposed standards to ensure bidirectional compatibility of cable television systems and consumer electronics equipment. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/05/97 62 FR 10011 R&O 07/15/98 63 FR 38089 Order on Recon 06/02/99 64 FR 29599 FNPRM & Declaratory Ruling 09/28/00 65 FR 58255 FNPRM 01/16/03 68 FR 2278 Order and FNPRM 06/17/03 68 FR 35818 Second R&O 11/28/03 68 FR 66728 FNPRM 11/28/03 68 FR 66776 Order on Recon 01/28/04 69 FR 4081 Second R&O 06/22/05 70 FR 36040 Third FNPRM 07/25/07 72 FR 40818 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1573 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG28 _______________________________________________________________________ 334. CABLE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL OWNERSHIP LIMITS (MM DOCKET NO. 92- 264) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 533 Abstract: Section 613 of the Communications Act requires the Commission to ``prescribe rules and regulations establishing reasonable limits on the number of cable subscribers a person is authorized to reach through cable systems owned by such person, or in which such person has an attributable interest.'' On October 8, 1999, the Commission issued a Third Report and Order, FCC 99-289, in this matter. The Commission revised the horizontal ownership rules as follows: (1) All multichannel video subscribers will be counted when calculating the 30 percent ownership limit; (2) actual subscriber numbers, rather than potential subscriber numbers, will be used for calculating an owner's share; and (3) the minority exception which allowed a 35 percent ownership limit for minority-owned entities under certain circumstances was eliminated. On March 2, 2001, the District of Columbia Circuit Court reversed and remanded the cable horizontal and vertical limits, as well as two aspects of the attribution rules used to determine compliance with these limits. (Time Warner Entertainment Co. v. FCC, 240 F.3d 1126 (DC cir. 2001)). Pursuant to the court's remand, the Commission solicited comment in a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (September 2001) and a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. In the Fourth Report and Order, the Commission set the cable horizontal ownership limit at 30 percent. In the accompanying Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, comment was sought on issues regarding the cable attribution rules and appropriate channel occupancy limits. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Second MO&O on Recon and FNPRM 07/14/98 63 FR 37790 Third R&O 12/01/99 64 FR 67198 Order on Recon 03/08/00 65 FR 12135 MO&O 06/08/00 65 FR 36382 FNPRM 10/11/01 66 FR 51905 Second FNPRM 06/18/05 70 FR 33680 Fourth R&O and FNPRM 02/29/08 73 FR 11048 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Mania K. Baghdadi, Deputy Division Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2133 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH09 _______________________________________________________________________ 335. DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING SYSTEMS (MM DOCKET NO. 99-325) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303 Abstract: The rulemaking proceeding was initiated to foster the development and implementation of terrestrial digital audio broadcasting (DAB). The transition to DAB promises the benefits that have generally accompanied digitalization--better audio fidelity, more robust transmission systems, and the possibility of new auxiliary services. In the First Report and Order, the Commission selected in- band, on-channel as the technology that will permit AM and FM radio broadcasters to introduce digital operations. Consideration of formal standard-setting procedures and related broadcasting licensing and service rule changes are addressed in a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Further technical guidance is provided in a Second Report and Order. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/09/99 64 FR 61054 First R&O 12/23/02 67 FR 78193 FNPRM and NOI 05/14/04 69 FR 27815 Second R&O 08/15/07 72 FR 45712 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2700 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH40 _______________________________________________________________________ 336. SECOND PERIODIC REVIEW OF RULES AND POLICIES AFFECTING THE CONVERSION TO DTV Legal Authority: 47 USC 4(i) and 4(j); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 336 Abstract: On January 18, 2001, the Commission adopted a Report and Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, addressing a number of issues related to the conversion of the nation's broadcast television system from analog to digital television. The Second Report and Order resolved several major technical issues including the issue of receiver performance standards, DTV tuners, and revisions to certain components of [[Page 21922]] the DTV transmission standard. A subsequent NPRM commenced the Commission's second periodic review of the progress of the digital television conversion. The resulting R&O adopted a multi-step process to create a new DTV table of allotments and authorizations. Also in the R&O, the Commission adopted replication and maximization deadlines for DTV broadcasters and updated rules in recognition revisions to broadcast transmission standards. The Second R&O adopts disclosure requirements for televisions that do not include a digital tuner. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/23/00 65 FR 15600 R&O 02/13/01 66 FR 9973 MO&O 12/18/01 66 FR 65122 Third MO&O and Order on Recon 10/02/02 67 FR 61816 Second R&O and Second MO&O 10/11/02 67 FR 63290 NPRM 02/18/03 68 FR 7737 R&O 10/04/04 69 FR 59500 Second R&O 05/10/07 72 FR 26554 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Eloise Gore, Associate Bureau Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1066 TDD Phone: 202 418-7172 Fax: 202 418-1069 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH54 _______________________________________________________________________ 337. DIRECT BROADCAST PUBLIC INTEREST OBLIGATIONS (MM DOCKET NO. 93-25) Legal Authority: 47 USC 335 Abstract: The Commission adopted rules in 1998 that implement section 25 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, as codified at section 335 of the Communications Act of 1934. Section 335 directs the Commission to impose certain public interest obligations on direct broadcast satellite providers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/08/93 58 FR 12917 R&O 02/08/99 64 FR 52399 Order on Recon 04/22/04 69 FR 21761 Order on Recon 04/28/04 69 FR 23155 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Rosalee Chiara, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0754 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH59 _______________________________________________________________________ 338. REVISION OF EEO RULES AND POLICIES (MM DOCKET NO. 98-204) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 257; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307 to 309; 47 USC 334; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 554 Abstract: FCC authority to govern Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) responsibilities of cable television operators was codified in the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984. This authority was extended to television broadcast licensees and other multi-channel video programming distributors in the Cable and Television Consumer Protection Act of 1992. In the Second Report and Order, the FCC adopted new EEO rules and policies. This action was in response to a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that found prior EEO rules unconstitutional. The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) requests comment as to the applicability of the EEO rules to part-time employees. The Third Report and Order adopted revised forms for broadcast station and MVPDs Annual Employment Report. In the Fourth NPRM, comment was sought regarding public access to the data contained in the forms. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/14/02 67 FR 1704 Second R&O and Third NPRM 01/07/03 68 FR 670 Correction 01/13/03 68 FR 1657 Fourth NPRM 06/23/04 69 FR 34986 Third R&O 06/23/04 69 FR 34950 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Lewis Pulley, Asst. Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1450 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH95 _______________________________________________________________________ 339. BROADCAST MULTIPLE AND CROSS-OWNERSHIP LIMITS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(a); 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 309 and 310 Abstract: In 2002, the Commission undertook a comprehensive review of its broadcast multiple and cross-ownership limits examining: cross- ownership of TV and radio stations; local TV ownership limits; national TV cap; and dual network rule. The Report and Order replaced the newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership and radio and TV rules with a tiered approach based on the number of television stations in a market. Petitions for Reconsideration are pending. Also, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals remanded portions of the Commission's decisions. In June 2006, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking initiating the 2006 review of the broadcast ownership rules. The further notice also sought comment on how to address the issues raised by the Third Circuit. Additional questions are raised for comment in a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. In the Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, the Commission adopted rule changes regarding newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership, but otherwise generally retained the other broadcast ownership rules currently in effect. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/05/01 66 FR 50991 R&O 08/05/03 68 FR 46286 Public Notice 02/19/04 69 FR 9216 FNPRM 08/09/06 71 FR 4511 Second FNPRM 08/08/07 72 FR 44539 R&O and Order on Recon 02/21/08 73 FR 9481 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Mania K. Baghdadi, Deputy Division Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media [[Page 21923]] Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2133 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH97 _______________________________________________________________________ 340. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES FOR DIGITAL LOW POWER TELEVISION, TELEVISION TRANSLATOR, AND TELEVISION BOOSTER STATIONS (MB DOCKET NO. 03-185) Legal Authority: 47 USC 309; 47 USC 336 Abstract: This proceeding initiates the digital television conversion for low power television (LPTV) and television translator stations. The rules and policies adopted as a result of this proceeding provide the framework for these stations' conversion from analog to digital broadcasting. The Report and Order adopts definitions and permissible use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations. Petitions for reconsideration of the Report and Order are pending. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/26/03 68 FR 55566 NPRM Comment Period End 11/25/03 R&O 11/29/04 69 FR 69325 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2324 Fax: 202 418-2827 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI38 _______________________________________________________________________ 341. JOINT SALES AGREEMENTS IN LOCAL TELEVISION MARKETS (MB DOCKET NO. 04-256) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 152(a); 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; . . . Abstract: A joint sales agreement (JSA) is an agreement with a licensee of a brokered station that authorizes a broker to sell some or all of the advertising time for the brokered station in return for a fee or percentage of revenues paid to the licensee. The Commission has sought comment on whether TV JSAs should be attributed for purposes of determining compliance with the Commission's multiple ownership rules. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/26/04 69 FR 52464 NPRM Comment Period End 09/27/04 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Mania K. Baghdadi, Deputy Division Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2133 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI55 _______________________________________________________________________ 342. SIGNIFICANTLY VIEWED OUT-OF-MARKET BROADCAST STATIONS (MB DOCKET NO. 05-49) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 340 Abstract: Section 202 of the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 creates section 340 of the Communications Act, which provides satellite carries with the authority to offer Commission determined ``significantly viewed'' signals of out-of-market broadcast stations to subscribers. In the NPRM, comment was sought on implementation of section 340. The resulting Report and Order adopted a list of significantly viewed stations and procedures for stations to petition the Commission for inclusion on the list. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/08/05 70 FR 11314 NPRM Comment Period End 04/08/05 R&O 12/27/05 70 FR 76504 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2120 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI56 _______________________________________________________________________ 343. REVISION OF PROCEDURES GOVERNING AMENDMENTS TO FM TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS AND CHANGES OF COMMUNITY OF LICENSE IN THE RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES (MB DOCKET NO. 05-210) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303 Abstract: The rulemaking was initiated to reduce backlog in, and streamline, the FM allotment procedures and, to a lesser extent, streamline certain procedures pertaining to AM applications. Although the Commission has made important changes to streamline the processing of radio broadcast applications, the basic procedures for amending the Table have not changed since 1982. The Notice seeks comment on a number of specific rule and procedural changes in the handling of FM and AM applications and rulemaking petitions to amend the Table. In the area of applications procedures, the Notice seeks comments on various proposals designed to encourage only bona fide proponents to submit petitions and to limit the complexity of such petitions. If these changes are adopted, it will expedite the approval and implementation on new and upgraded radio service to the public. The Report and Order adopted the proposals from the notice. Petitions for reconsideration are pending. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/22/05 70 FR 44537 NPRM Comment Period End 10/03/05 R&O 12/20/06 71 FR 76208 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Tom Nessinger, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2709 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI63 _______________________________________________________________________ 344. DIGITAL TELEVISION DISTRIBUTED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (MB DOCKET NO. 05-312) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) to (j); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 301; . . . [[Page 21924]] Abstract: A digital television transmission system (DTS) employs multiple synchronized transmitters spread around a station's service area. Such distributed transmitters fill in unserved areas in the parent station's coverage area. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) examines issues related to the use of DTS and proposes rules for future DTS operation. The Report and Order adopts the technical and licensing rules necessary to implement DTS service. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/07/05 70 FR 72763 NPRM Comment Period End 02/06/06 R&O 12/05/08 73 FR 74047 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2120 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI68 _______________________________________________________________________ 345. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CABLE COMMUNICATIONS POLICY ACT OF 1984 AS AMENDED BY THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION ACT OF 1992 (MB DOCKET NO. 05-311) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 541(a)(1); 47 USC 556(c) Abstract: Section 621(a)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, states in relevant part that ``a franchising authority . . .may not unreasonably refuse to award an additional competitive franchise.'' The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) solicits comment on implementation of section 621(a)(1)'s directive, and whether the franchising process unreasonably impedes the achievement of the interrelated Federal goals of enhanced cable competition and accelerated broadband deployment and, if so, how the Commission should act to address that problem. The subsequent Report and Order found that certain actions by local franchising authorities constitute an unreasonable refusal to award a competitive franchise within the meaning of section 621(a)(1). The item included a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking comment on how the findings should affect existing franchises. In the Second Report and Order, a number of the rules promulgated in this docket are extended to incumbent cable operators. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/19/05 70 FR 73973 NPRM Comment Period End 02/13/06 R&O and FNPRM 03/21/07 72 FR 13230 FNPRM Comment Period End 04/20/07 Second R&O 11/23/07 72 FR 65670 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Holly Saurer, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7283 Fax: 202 418-1069 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI69 _______________________________________________________________________ 346. PROGRAM ACCESS RULES--SUNSET OF EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS PROHIBITION AND EXAMINATION OF PROGRAMMING TYING ARRANGEMENTS (MB DOCKET NOS. 07-29, 07- 198) Legal Authority: 47 USC 548 Abstract: The program access provisions of the Communications Act (section 628) generally prohibit exclusive contracts for satellite delivered programming between programmers in which a cable operator has an attributable interest (vertically integrated programmers) and cable operators. This limitation was set to expire on October 5, 2007, unless circumstances in the video programming marketplace indicate that an extension of the prohibition continues ``to be necessary to preserve and protect competition and diversity in the distribution of video programming.'' The October 2007 Report and Order concluded the prohibition continues to be necessary, and accordingly, retained it until October 5, 2012. The accompanying Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on revisions to the Commission's program access and retransmission consent rules. The associated Report and Order adopted rules to permit complainants to pursue program access claims regarding terrestrially delivered cable affiliated programming. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/01/07 72 FR 9289 NPRM Comment Period End 04/02/07 R&O 10/04/07 72 FR 56645 NPRM 10/31/07 72 FR 61590 NPRM Comment Period End 11/30/07 R&O (release date) 01/20/10 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: David Konczal, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2228 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI87 _______________________________________________________________________ 347. THIRD PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND POLICIES AFFECTING THE CONVERSION TO DIGITAL TELEVISION (MB DOCKET NO. 07-91) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 301 to 303; 47 USC 307 to 309; 47 USC 312; 47 USC 316; 47 USC 318 and 319; 47 USC 324 and 325; 47 USC 336 and 337 Abstract: Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, full- power broadcast stations must transmit only in digital signals, and may no longer transmit analog signals. This proceeding is the Commission's third periodic review of the transition of the nation's broadcast television system from analog to digital television (DTV). The Commission conducts these periodic reviews in order to assess the progress of the transition and make any necessary adjustments to the Commission's rules and policies to facilitate the introduction of DTV service and the recovery of spectrum at the end of the transition. In this review, the Commission considers how to ensure that broadcasters complete construction of their final post-transition (digital) facilities by the statutory deadline. [[Page 21925]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/09/07 72 FR 37310 NPRM Comment Period End 08/08/07 R&O 01/30/08 73 FR 5634 Order on Clarification 07/10/08 73 FR 39623 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2120 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI89 _______________________________________________________________________ 348. BROADCAST LOCALISM (MB DOCKET NO. 04-233) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 532; 47 USC 536 Abstract: The concept of localism has been a cornerstone of broadcast regulation. The Commission has consistently held that as temporary trustee of the public's airwaves, broadcasters are obligated to operate their stations to serve the public interest. Specifically, broadcasters are required to air programming responsive to the needs and issues of the people in their licensed communities. The Commission opened this proceeding to seek input on a number of issues related to broadcast localism. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/13/08 73 FR 8255 NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/08 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: William Freedman, Associate Chief, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1415 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ04 _______________________________________________________________________ 349. CREATING A LOW POWER RADIO SERVICE (MM DOCKET NO. 99-25) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 405 Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to establish a new noncommercial educational low power FM radio service for non-profit community organizations and public safety entities. In January 2000, the Commission adopted a Report and Order establishing two classes of LPFM stations, 100 watt (LP100) and 10 watt (LP10) facilities, with service radii of approximately 3.5 miles and 1-2 miles, respectively. The Report and Order also established ownership and eligibility rules for the LPFM service. The Commission generally restricted ownership to entities with no attributable interest in any other broadcast station or other media. To choose among entities filing mutually exclusive applications for LPFM licenses, the Commission established a point system favoring local ownership and locally-originated programming. The Report and Order imposed separation requirements for LPFM with respect to full power stations operating on co-, first- and second-adjacent and intermediate frequency (IF) channels. In December 2000, legislation was enacted that required the Commission to modify its rules to (i) prescribe LPFM station third-adjacent channel interference protection standards and (ii) prohibit any applicant from obtaining an LPFM station license if the applicant previously has engaged in the unlicensed operation of a station. In March 2001, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order implementing this statute. In a Further Notice issued in 2005, the Commission reexamined some of its rules governing the LPFM service, noting that the rules may adjustment in order to ensure that the Commission maximizes the value of the LPFM service without harming the interests of full-power FM stations or other Commission licensees. The Commission sought comment on a number of issues with respect to LPFM ownership restrictions and eligibility. The Third Report and Order resolves issues raised in the Further Notice. The accompanying Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) considers rule changes to avoid the potential loss of LPFM stations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/16/99 64 FR 7577 R&O 02/15/00 65 FR 7616 MO&O and Order on Recon 11/09/00 65 FR 67289 Second R&O 05/10/01 66 FR 23861 Second Order on Recon and FNPRM 07/07/05 70 FR 3918 Third R&O and Second FNPRM 01/17/08 73 FR 3202 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2700 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ07 _______________________________________________________________________ 350. SPONSORSHIP IDENTIFICATION RULES AND EMBEDDED ADVERTISING (MB DOCKET NO. 08-90) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i) and (j); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 303(a); 47 USC 317; 47 USC 405; 47 USC 508 Abstract: The Commission undertook this proceeding to seek comment on the relationship between the Commission's sponsorship identification rules and the increasing reliance on industry by embedded advertising techniques. Due to recent technological changes that allow consumers to more easily bypass traditional commercial content, content providers may be turning to more subtle and sophisticated means of incorporating commercial messages into programming. The NPRM will seek to determine how embedded advertising affects the efficacy of the sponsorship identification rules in protecting the public's right to know who is paying to air commercials or other programming matter on broadcast outlets and cable television systems. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM and NOI 07/24/08 73 FR 43194 NPRM Comment Period End 09/22/08 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1573 [[Page 21926]] Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ10 _______________________________________________________________________ 351. AN INQUIRY INTO THE COMMISSION'S POLICIES AND RULES REGARDING AM RADIO SERVICE DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION (MM DOCKET NO. 93-177) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 308 Abstract: This proceeding is part of a streamlining initiative to simplify the Media Bureau's licensing procedures. The Report and Order in this proceeding simplified traditional proof of performance requirements for directional AM stations. The Second Report and Order further reduces regulatory burdens on AM broadcasters by permitting the use of computer modeling. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/27/99 64 FR 40539 NPRM Comment Period End 09/10/99 R&O 04/25/01 66 FR 20752 FNPRM 04/25/01 66 FR 20779 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/09/01 Second R&O 10/30/08 73 FR 64558 Second FNPRM 12/11/08 73 FR 75376 Second FNPRM Comment Period End 01/12/09 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Ann Gallagher, Audio Division. Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2716 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ17 _______________________________________________________________________ 352. AMENDMENT OF PARTS 73 AND 74 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ESTABLISH RULES FOR REPLACEMENT DIGITAL LOW POWER TELEVISION TRANSLATOR STATIONS (MB DOCKET NO. 08-253) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and (j); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307 to 309; 47 USC 312; 47 USC 316; 47 USC 318 and 319; 47 USC 324 and 325; 47 USC 336 and 337 Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to create a new digital television translator service to permit full-service television stations to continue to provide digital service to viewers within their coverage areas who have lost service as a result of the stations' digital transition. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/02/09 74 FR 61 NPRM Comment Period End 01/12/09 R&O 06/02/09 74 FR 26300 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Barbara A. Kreisman, Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1600 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ18 _______________________________________________________________________ 353. POLICIES TO PROMOTE RURAL RADIO SERVICE AND TO STREAMLINE ALLOTMENT AND ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES (MB DOCKET NO. 09-52) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307 and 309(j) Abstract: This proceeding was commenced to consider a number of changes to the Commission's rules and procedures to carry out the statutory goal of distributing radio service fairly and equitably, and to increase the transparency and efficiency of radio broadcast auction and licensing processes. In the NPRM, comment is sought on specific proposals regarding the procedures used to award commercial broadcast spectrum in the AM and FM broadcast bands. The accompanying Report and Order adopts rules that provide tribes a priority to obtain broadcast radio licenses in tribal communities. The Commission concurrently adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on whether to extend the tribal priority to tribes that do not possess tribal land. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/13/09 74 FR 22498 NPRM Comment Period End 07/10/09 First R&O (release date) 02/02/10 FNPRM (release date) 02/03/10 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2700 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ23 _______________________________________________________________________ 354. PROMOTING DIVERSIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP IN THE BROADCAST SERVICES (MB DOCKET NO. 07-294) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(a); 47 USC 154 i and (j); 47 USC 257; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307 to 310; 47 USC 336; 47 USC 534 to 535 Abstract: Diversity and competition are longstanding and important Commission goals. The measures proposed, as well as those adopted in this proceeding, are intended to promote diversity of ownership of media outlets. In the Report and Order and third FNPRM, measures are enacted to increase participation in the broadcasting industry by new entrants and small businesses, including minority- and women-owned businesses. In the Report and Order and fourth FNPRM, the Commission adopts improvements to its data collection in order to obtain an accurate and comprehensive assessment of minority and female broadcast ownership in the United States. The Memorandum Opinion & Order addressed petitions for Reconsideration of the rules, and also sought comment on a proposal to expand the reporting requirements to non attributable interests. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ R&O 05/16/08 73 FR 28361 3rd FNPRM 05/16/08 73 FR 28400 R&O 05/27/09 74 FR 25163 4th FNPRM 05/27/09 74 FR 25305 5th NPRM (release date) 10/16/09 MO&O 10/30/09 74 FR 56131 Next Action Undetermined [[Page 21927]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Kristi Thompson, Attorney, Industry Analysis Division Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1318 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ27 _______________________________________________________________________ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Completed Actions Media Bureau _______________________________________________________________________ 355. DTV CONSUMER EDUCATION INITIATIVE (MB DOCKET NO. 07-148) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 335 and 336 Abstract: Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, full- power broadcast stations must transmit only in digital signals, and may no longer transmit analog signals. From the beginning of the digital transition, the Commission has been committed to working with representatives from industry, public interest groups, and Congress to make the significant benefits of digital broadcasting available to the public. The digital transition will make valuable spectrums available for both public safety uses and expanded wireless competition and innovation. It will also provide consumers with better quality television picture and sound, and make new services available through multicasting. These innovations, however, are dependent upon widespread consumer understanding of the benefits and the mechanics of the transition. While the Commission has been engaged in various DTV outreach efforts, this proceeding was initiated to seek public comment on whether there are additional steps relating to consumer education about the digital transition which the Commission should take. The Report and Order found a clear and compelling need for educational efforts directed at consumers. Requirements were imposed on several participants in the DTV transition to provide information about the transition to consumers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/16/07 72 FR 46014 NPRM Comment Period End 09/17/07 R&O 03/24/08 73 FR 15431 FNPRM 05/28/08 73 FR 30591 FNPRM Comment Period End 06/27/08 Order 06/26/08 73 FR 36282 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Lyle Elder, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2120 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI96 _______________________________________________________________________ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions Office of Managing Director _______________________________________________________________________ 356. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES Legal Authority: 47 USC 159 Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 159, requires the FCC to recover the cost of its activities by assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of the activities. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/06/06 71 FR 17410 NPRM Comment Period End 02/14/06 R&O 08/02/06 71 FR 43842 NPRM 05/02/07 72 FR 24213 NPRM Comment Period End 05/03/07 R&O 08/16/07 72 FR 45908 FNPRM 08/16/07 72 FR 46010 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/17/07 NPRM 05/28/08 73 FR 30563 NPRM Comment Period End 05/30/08 R&O 08/26/08 73 FR 50201 FNPRM 08/26/08 73 FR 50285 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/25/08 2nd R&O 05/12/09 74 FR 22104 NPRM and Order 06/02/09 74 FR 26329 NPRM Comment Period End 06/04/09 R&O 08/11/09 74 FR 40089 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Daniel Daly, Attorney, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1832 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI79 [[Page 21928]] _______________________________________________________________________ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau _______________________________________________________________________ 357. REVISION OF THE RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS Legal Authority: 47 USC 134(i); 47 USC 151; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 215; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309 Abstract: In a series of orders in several related proceedings issued since 1996, the Federal Communications Commission has taken action to improve the quality and reliability of 911 emergency services for wireless phone users. Rules have been adopted governing the availability of basic 911 services and the implementation of enhanced 911 (E911) for wireless services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ FNPRM 08/02/96 61 FR 40374 R&O 08/02/96 61 FR 40348 MO&O 01/16/98 63 FR 2631 Second R&O 06/28/99 64 FR 34564 Third R&O 11/04/99 64 FR 60126 Second MO&O 12/29/99 64 FR 72951 Fourth MO&O 10/02/00 65 FR 58657 FNPRM 06/13/01 66 FR 31878 Order 11/02/01 66 FR 55618 R&O 05/23/02 67 FR 36112 Public Notice 07/17/02 67 FR 46909 Order to Stay 07/26/02 Order on Recon 01/22/03 68 FR 2914 FNPRM 01/23/03 68 FR 3214 Second R&O, Second FNPRM 02/11/04 69 FR 6578 Second R&O 09/07/04 69 FR 54037 NPRM 06/20/07 72 FR 33948 NPRM Comment Period End 08/20/07 R&O 02/14/08 73 FR 8617 Public Notice 09/25/08 73 FR 55473 Public Notice 11/18/09 74 FR 59539 Comment Period End 12/04/09 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0952 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG34 _______________________________________________________________________ 358. ENHANCED 911 SERVICES FOR WIRELINE Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201; 47 USC 222; 47 USC 251 Abstract: The rules generally will assist State governments in drafting legislation that will ensure that multi-line telephone systems are compatible with the enhanced 911 network. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/11/94 59 FR 54878 FNPRM 01/23/03 68 FR 3214 Second FNPRM 02/11/04 69 FR 6595 R&O 02/11/04 69 FR 6578 Public Notice 01/13/05 70 FR 2405 Comment Period End 03/29/05 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0952 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG60 _______________________________________________________________________ 359. IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT Legal Authority: 47 USC 229; 47 USC 1001 to 1008 Abstract: All of the decisions in this proceeding thus far are aimed at implementation of provisions of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/10/97 62 FR 63302 Order 01/13/98 63 FR 1943 FNPRM 11/16/98 63 FR 63639 R&O 01/29/99 64 FR 51462 Order 03/29/99 64 FR 14834 Second R&O 09/23/99 64 FR 51462 Third R&O 09/24/99 64 FR 51710 Order on Recon 09/28/99 64 FR 52244 Policy Statement 10/12/99 64 FR 55164 Second Order on Recon 05/04/01 66 FR 22446 Order 10/05/01 66 FR 50841 Order on Remand 05/02/02 67 FR 21999 NPRM 09/23/04 69 FR 56976 First R&O 10/13/05 70 FR 59704 Second R&O 07/05/06 71 FR 38091 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0952 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG74 _______________________________________________________________________ 360. DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND SPECTRUM REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201 and 202; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 337(a); 47 USC 403 Abstract: This item takes steps toward developing a flexible regulatory framework to meet vital current and future public safety communications needs. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/09/97 62 FR 60199 Second NPRM 11/07/97 62 FR 60199 First R&O 11/02/98 63 FR 58645 Third NPRM 11/02/98 63 FR 58685 MO&O 11/04/99 64 FR 60123 Second R&O 08/08/00 65 FR 48393 Fourth NPRM 08/25/00 65 FR 51788 Second MO&O 09/05/00 65 FR 53641 Third MO&O 11/07/00 65 FR 66644 Third R&O 11/07/00 65 FR 66644 Fifth NPRM 02/16/01 66 FR 10660 Fourth R&O 02/16/01 66 FR 10632 MO&O 09/27/02 67 FR 61002 NPRM 11/08/02 67 FR 68079 R&O 12/13/02 67 FR 76697 NPRM 04/27/05 70 FR 21726 R&O 04/27/05 70 FR 21671 NPRM 04/07/06 71 FR 17786 NPRM 09/21/06 71 FR 55149 Ninth NPRM 01/10/07 72 FR 1201 Ninth NPRM Comment Period End 02/26/07 R&O and FNPRM 05/02/07 72 FR 24238 R&O and FNPRM Comment Period End05/23/07 Second R&O 08/24/07 72 FR 48814 Second FNPRM 05/21/08 73 FR 29582 Third FNPRM 10/03/08 73 FR 57750 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes [[Page 21929]] Agency Contact: Jeff Cohen, Senior Legal Counsel, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0799 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG85 _______________________________________________________________________ 361. 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW--REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS SETTLEMENT IN MARITIME MOBILE AND MARITIME MOBILE-SATELLITE RADIO SERVICES (IB DOCKET NO. 98-96) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 303(r) Abstract: The FCC seeks comment regarding Accounts Settlement in the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) Radio Services. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/24/98 63 FR 39800 FNPRM 07/28/99 64 FR 40808 R&O 07/28/99 64 FR 40774 Comment Period Extended 09/03/99 64 FR 48337 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Timothy Peterson, Chief of Staff, PSHSB, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1575 RIN: 3060-AH30 _______________________________________________________________________ 362. IMPLEMENTATION OF 911 ACT Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 210; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 251(e); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 308 to 309(j); 47 USC 310 Abstract: This proceeding is separate from the Commission's proceeding on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems (E911) in that it is intended to implement provisions of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 through the promotion of public safety by the deployment of a seamless, nationwide emergency communications infrastructure that includes wireless communications services. More specifically, a chief goal of the proceeding is to ensure that all emergency calls are routed to the appropriate local emergency authority to provide assistance. The E911 proceeding goes a step further and is aimed at improving the effectiveness and reliability of wireless 911 dispatchers with additional information on wireless 911 calls. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Fourth R&O, Third NPRM, and NPRM09/18/00 65 FR 5675 Fifth R&O, First R&O, and MO&O 01/14/02 67 FR 1643 Final Rule 01/25/02 67 FR 3621 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: David H. Siehl, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1313 Fax: 202 418-2816 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH90 _______________________________________________________________________ 363. COMMISSION RULES CONCERNING DISRUPTIONS TO COMMUNICATIONS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r) Abstract: The Report and Order extended the Commission's disruption reporting requirements to communications providers who are not wireline carriers. The Commission also streamlined compliance with the reporting requirements through electronic filing with a ``fill in the blank'' template and by simplifying the application of that rule. In addition, the Commission delegated authority to the Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology, to make the revisions to the filing system and template necessary to improve the efficiency of reporting and to reduce, where reasonably possible, the time for providers to prepare, and for the Commission staff to review, the communications disruption reports required to be filed. Such authority was subsequently delegated to the Chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. These actions will allow the Commission to obtain the necessary information regarding service disruptions in an efficient and expeditious manner and to achieve significant concomitant public interest benefits. The Commission received nine petitions for reconsideration in this proceeding, which are pending. The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) expands the record in the proceeding to focus specifically on the unique communications needs of airports, including wireless and satellite communications. In this regard, the Commission requested comment on the additional types of airport communications (e.g., wireless, satellite) that should be required to file service disruption reports--particularly from a homeland security and defense perspective. These types of airport communications may include, for example, communications that are provided by ARINC as well as commercial communications (e.g., air-to- ground and ground-to-air telephone communications) as well as intra- airline commercial links. The Commission also requested comment on whether the outage-reporting requirements for special facilities should be extended to cover general aviation airports (GA) and, if so, what the applicable threshold criteria should be. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/26/04 69 FR 15761 FNPRM 11/26/04 69 FR 68859 R&O 12/03/04 69 FR 70316 Announcement of Effective Date and Partial Stay 12/30/04 69 FR 78338 Petition for Recon 02/15/05 70 FR 7737 Amendment of Delegated Authority02/21/08 73 FR 9462 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7452 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI22 [[Page 21930]] _______________________________________________________________________ 364. E911 REQUIREMENTS FOR IP-ENABLED SERVICE PROVIDERS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 251(e); 47 USC 303(r) Abstract: The notice seeks comment on what additional steps the Commission should take to ensure that providers of voice-over Internet protocol services that interconnect with the public switched telephone network provide ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/29/05 70 FR 37307 NPRM Comment Period End 09/12/05 NPRM 06/20/07 72 FR 33948 NPRM Comment Period End 09/18/07 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0952 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI62 _______________________________________________________________________ 365. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INDEPENDENT PANEL REVIEWING THE IMPACT OF HURRICANE KATRINA ON COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 218; 47 USC 303(r) Abstract: In the Order released June 8, 2007 (EB Docket No. 06-119 and WC Docket No. 06-63), the Commission directed the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to implement several of the recommendations made by the Independent Panel reviewing the impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks (Independent Panel). The Commission also adopted rules requiring some communications providers to have emergency/backup power and requiring certain communications providers to conduct analyses and submit reports on the redundancy and resiliency of their 911 and E911 networks and/or systems. Finally, the Commission extended limited regulatory relief from Section 272 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, previously accorded by the Wireline Competition Bureau. In an Order on Reconsideration released on October 4, 2007, the Commission considered six petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of the June 2007 Order that adopted the backup power rule (section 12.2 of the Commission's rules). The Order on Reconsideration granted in part and denied in part the petitions. The Commission modified the backup power rule to address several meritorious issues raised by petitioners. This modification will facilitate carrier compliance and reduce the burden on local exchange carriers and commercial mobile radio service providers, while continuing to further important homeland security and public safety goals. The wireless industry challenged the backup power rule in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and, with some wireline providers, challenged the associated information collection before OMB. In February 2008, the Court issued a stay of the rule pending appeal, and, on July 8, 2008, the Court issued an order holding its decision on the challenge to the backup power rule in abeyance pending action by OMB on the information collection associated with the revised rule. In November 2008, OMB rejected the information collection. As a result of the actions by the Court and OMB, the backup power rule has never gone into effect. In December 2008, the FCC's Office of General Counsel requested that the Court dismiss the pending appeals of the backup power rule and informed the Court that the Commission plans to issue an NPRM to develop a revised rule. On July 31, 2009, the Court dismissed the petitions for review as moot and ordered that the backup power rule by vacated and this mandate was issued until September 18, 2009. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/07/06 71 FR 38564 NPRM Comment Period End 08/07/06 Order 07/11/07 72 FR 37655 Delay of Effective Date of Rule 08/10/07 72 FR 44978 Petitions for Recon 08/20/07 72 FR 46485 Order on Recon 10/11/07 72 FR 57879 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7452 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI78 _______________________________________________________________________ 366. STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY SYSTEM (SVRS) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301 to 303 Abstract: The Report and Order amends 47 CFR 90.20(e)(6) governing stolen vehicle recovery system operations at 173.075 MHz, by increasing the radiated power limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the power output limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the power output limit for narrowband mobile transceivers; modifying the base station duty cycle; increasing the tracking duty cycle for mobile transceivers; and retaining the requirement for TV channel 7 interference studies and that such studies must be served on TV channel 7 stations. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/23/06 71 FR 49401 NPRM Comment Period End 10/10/06 R&O 10/14/08 73 FR 60631 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Zenji Nakazawa, Assoc. Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7949 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ01 [[Page 21931]] _______________________________________________________________________ 367. COMMERCIAL MOBILE ALERT SYSTEM Legal Authority: PL 109-347 title VI; EO 13407; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission initiated a comprehensive rulemaking to establish a commercial mobile alert system under which commercial mobile service providers may elect to transmit emergency alerts to the public. The Commission has issued three orders adopting CMAS rules as required by statute. Issues raised in an FNPRM regarding testing requirements for non-commercial educational and public broadcast television stations remain outstanding. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/03/08 73 FR 545 NPRM Comment Period End 02/04/08 First R&O 07/24/08 73 FR 43009 Second R&O 08/14/08 73 FR 47550 FNPRM 08/14/08 73 FR 47568 FNPRM Comment Period End 09/15/08 Third R&O 09/22/08 73 FR 54511 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7452 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ03 _______________________________________________________________________ 368.EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(o); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 393(r); 47 USC 303(v); 47 USC 307; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 335; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 544(g); 47 USC 606; 47 USC 615 Abstract: This revision of 47 CFR part 11 provides for national-level testing of the Emergency Alert System. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/12/10 75 FR 4760 NPRM Comment Period End 03/30/10 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Eric Ehrenreich, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW. Phone: 202 418-1726 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ33 _______________________________________________________________________ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions Wireless Telecommunications Bureau _______________________________________________________________________ 369. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES--BROADBAND PCS COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND THE COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE SPECTRUM CAP Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301 and 302; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 309(j); 47 USC 332 Abstract: NPRM to modify the competitive bidding rules for the Broadband PCS F Block. Report and Order, adopted June 21, 1996, modified the PCS/cellular rule and the cellular spectrum cap. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ O on Recon of Fifth MO&O and D, E, & F R&O 11/15/00 65 FR 68927 Final Rule 03/02/01 66 FR 13022 Final Rule 06/04/01 66 FR 29911 Third NPRM 08/27/04 69 FR 52632 Third NPRM Comment Period Extended 10/04/04 69 FR 59166 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7535 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG21 _______________________________________________________________________ 370. SERVICE RULES FOR THE 746 TO 764 AND 776 TO 794 MHZ BANDS, AND REVISIONS TO THE COMMISSION'S RULES Legal Authority: 47 USC 1; 47 USC 4(i); 47 USC 7; 47 USC 10; 47 USC 201 and 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307 and 308; 47 USC 309(j) and 309(k); 47 USC 310 and 311; 47 USC 315; 47 USC 317; 47 USC 324; 47 USC 331 and 332; 47 USC 336 Abstract: The Report and Order in this proceeding adopts service rules for licensing and auction of commercial services in spectrum in the 700 MHz band to be vacated by UHF television licensees. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/07/99 64 FR 36686 R&O 01/20/00 65 FR 3139 Second R&O 04/04/00 65 FR 17594 MO&O and FNPRM 07/12/00 65 FR 42879 Second MO&O 02/06/01 66 FR 9035 Third R&O 02/14/01 66 FR 10204 Second MO&O 02/15/01 66 FR 10374 Order on Recon of Third R&O 10/10/01 66 FR 51594 Third MO&O and Order 07/30/02 67 FR 49244 Second FNPRM 05/21/08 73 FR 29582 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: William Huber, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2109 Fax: 202 418-0890 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH32 _______________________________________________________________________ 371. AMENDMENT OF PARTS 13 AND 80 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS Legal Authority: 47 USC 302 to 303 Abstract: This matter concerns the amendment of the rules governing [[Page 21932]] maritime communications in order to consolidate, revise and streamline the regulations as well as address new international requirements and improve the operational ability of all users of marine radios. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/24/00 65 FR 21694 NPRM 08/17/00 65 FR 50173 NPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35086 Report & Order 08/07/03 68 FR 46957 Second R&O, Sixth R&O, Second FNPRM 04/06/04 69 FR 18007 Comments Due 06/07/04 Reply Comments Due 07/06/04 Second R&O and Sixth R&O 11/08/04 69 FR 64664 NPRM 11/08/06 71 FR 65447 Final Action 01/25/08 73 FR 4475 Petition for Reconsideration 03/18/08 73 FR 14486 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0680 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH55 _______________________________________________________________________ 372. COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 301 to 303; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 332 Abstract: This proceeding proposes resumption of installment payments for broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS), for example, for C and F Block, with payment deadline to be reinstated as of March 31, 1998. The proposal contemplates, inter alia, changes to the FCC's C Block rules to govern re-auction of surrendered spectrum in the C Block. The proposal was released on October 16, 1997, and published in the Federal Register. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Second R&O 10/24/97 62 FR 55348 FNPRM 10/24/97 62 FR 55375 Order on Recon of Second R&O 04/08/98 63 FR 17111 Fourth R&O 09/23/98 63 FR 50791 Second Order on Recon of Second R&O 05/18/99 64 FR 26887 Recon of Fourth R&O 03/16/00 65 FR 14213 FNPRM 06/13/00 65 FR 37092 Sixth R&O and Order on Recon 09/05/00 65 FR 53620 Order on Recon 02/12/01 66 FR 9773 Final Rule 07/21/03 68 FR 42984 Final Rule 09/30/05 70 FR 57183 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7535 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH57 _______________________________________________________________________ 373. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW SPECTRUM AGGREGATION LIMITS FOR COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r) Abstract: The Commission has adopted a final rule in a proceeding reexamining the need for Commercial Mobile Radio Services spectrum aggregation limits. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/12/01 66 FR 9798 NPRM Comment Period End 05/14/01 Final Rule 01/14/02 67 FR 1626 Correction to Final Rule 01/31/02 67 FR 4675 Petition for Recon 03/21/02 67 FR 13183 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Michael J. Rowan, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1883 Fax: 202 418-7447 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH81 _______________________________________________________________________ 374. IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING EFFICIENT USE OF SPECTRUM THROUGH ELIMINATION OF BARRIERS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY MARKETS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201 and 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 308 to 310 Abstract: The Commission has opened a proceeding to examine actions it may take to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers to the development of more robust secondary markets in radio spectrum usage rights. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/26/00 65 FR 81475 NPRM Comment Period End 01/29/01 66 FR 8149 New NPRM Comment Period End 02/09/01 NPRM 11/25/03 68 FR 66232 Final Rule 11/25/03 68 FR 66252 NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/04 Final Rule 02/12/04 69 FR 6920 Final Rule 02/25/04 69 FR 8569 Final Rule 11/15/04 69 FR 65544 Final Rule 12/27/04 69 FR 77522 NPRM 12/27/04 69 FR 77560 Final Rule 08/01/07 72 FR 41935 Final Action 01/26/09 74 FR 4344 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1550 Fax: 202 418-7447 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH82 _______________________________________________________________________ 375. REEXAMINATION OF ROAMING OBLIGATIONS OF COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE PROVIDERS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(n); 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 201(b); 47 USC 251(a); 47 USC 253; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 332(c)(1)(B); 47 USC 309 Abstract: This rulemaking considers whether the Commission should adopt an automatic roaming rule for Commercial Mobile Radio Services and sunset the current manual roaming requirement. [[Page 21933]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/21/00 65 FR 69891 NPRM 09/28/05 70 FR 56612 NPRM 01/19/06 71 FR 3029 FNPRM 08/30/07 72 FR 50085 Final Rule 08/30/07 72 FR 50064 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Christina Clearwater, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecom. Bureau, Auctions Division, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1893 Email: [email protected] Won Kim, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1368 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH83 _______________________________________________________________________ 376. AMENDMENTS OF VARIOUS RULES AFFECTING WIRELESS RADIO SERVICES (WT DOCKET NO. 03-264) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(r) Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to streamline and harmonize wireless radio service rules. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8132 NPRM Comment Period End 05/24/04 NPRM 10/19/05 70 FR 60770 NPRM Comment Period End 12/19/05 Final Rule 10/20/05 70 FR 61049 Proposed Rule 05/02/07 72 FR 24238 Final Rule 05/16/07 72 FR 27688 Final Rule 08/24/07 72 FR 48814 Final Rule 05/02/08 73 FR 24180 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Nina Shafran, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2781 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI30 _______________________________________________________________________ 377. FACILITATING THE PROVISION OF SPECTRUM-BASED SERVICES TO RURAL AREAS Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined Abstract: This rulemaking will facilitate the provision of spectrum- based services to rural areas. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/12/03 68 FR 64050 NPRM Comment Period End 01/26/04 NPRM 12/15/04 69 FR 75174 NPRM Comment Period End 01/14/05 Final Rule 12/15/04 69 FR 75144 Final Rule 04/27/05 70 FR 21652 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1550 Fax: 202 418-7447 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI31 _______________________________________________________________________ 378. IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND INDUSTRIAL/LAND TRANSPORTATION AND BUSINESS CHANNELS Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(f); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 332 Abstract: The Commission seeks to improve public safety communications in the 800 MHz band and consolidate the 800 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool channels. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/05/02 67 FR 16351 NPRM Comment Period End 05/06/02 Final Rule 08/19/02 67 FR 53754 Proposed Rule 02/10/03 68 FR 6687 Final Rule 11/22/04 69 FR 67823 Final Rule 11/22/04 69 FR 67853 Final Rule 02/08/05 70 FR 6750 Final Rule 02/08/05 70 FR 6761 Final Rule 04/06/05 70 FR 17327 Notice 06/15/05 70 FR 34764 Final Rule 09/28/05 70 FR 56583 Notice 10/26/05 70 FR 61823 Final Rule 12/28/05 70 FR 76704 Proposed Rule 09/21/06 71 FR 55149 Clarification 06/20/07 72 FR 33914 Final Rule 07/20/07 72 FR 39756 Final Rule; Correction 09/28/07 72 FR 54847 Notice 09/28/07 72 FR 55208 Final Rule; Clarification 10/05/07 72 FR 56923 Petition for Recon 10/01/07 72 FR 557722 Proposed Rule 11/13/07 72 FR 63869 Petition for Recon 11/14/07 72 FR 65734 Proposed Rule 03/31/08 73 FR 16822 Final Rule 06/13/08 73 FR 33728 Proposed Rule 07/13/08 73 FR 40274 Petition for Recon 07/28/08 73 FR 4375 Final Rule 11/17/08 73 FR 67794 Final Rule 02/06/09 74 FR 6235 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Michael Wilhelm, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0870 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI34 _______________________________________________________________________ 379. REVIEW OF PART 87 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING AVIATION (WT DOCKET NO. 01-289) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307(e) Abstract: This proceeding is intended to streamline, consolidate and revise our part 87 rules governing the Aviation Radio Service. The rule changes are designed to ensure these rules reflect current technological advances. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/16/01 66 FR 64785 NPRM Comment Period End 03/14/02 R&O and FNPRM 10/16/03 FNPRM 04/12/04 69 FR 19140 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/12/04 R&O 06/14/04 69 FR 32577 NPRM 12/06/06 71 FR 70710 NPRM Comment Period End 03/06/07 Final Rule 12/06/06 71 FR 70671 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications [[Page 21934]] Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0680 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI35 _______________________________________________________________________ 380. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMERCIAL SPECTRUM ENHANCEMENT ACT (CSEA) AND MODERNIZATION OF THE COMMISSION'S COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES AND PROCEDURES (WT DOCKET NO. 05-211) Legal Authority: 15 USC 79; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and (j); 47 USC 155; 47 USC 155(c); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 225; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 309(j); 47 USC 325(e); 47 USC 334; 47 USC 336; 47 USC 339; 47 USC 554 Abstract: This proceeding implements rules and procedures needed to comply with the recently enacted Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA). It establishes a mechanism for reimbursing federal agencies out of spectrum auction proceeds for the cost of relocating their operations from certain ``eligible frequencies'' that have been reallocated from Federal to non-Federal use. It also seeks to improve the Commission's ability to achieve Congress's directives with regard to designated entities and to ensure that, in accordance with the intent of Congress, every recipient of its designated entity benefits is an entity that uses its licenses to directly provide facilities- based telecommunications services for the benefit of the public. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/14/05 70 FR 43372 NPRM Comment Period End 08/26/05 Declaratory Ruling 06/14/05 70 FR 43322 R&O 01/24/06 71 FR 6214 FNPRM 02/03/06 71 FR 6992 FNPRM Comment Period End 02/24/06 Second R&O 04/25/06 71 FR 26245 Order on Recon of Second R&O 06/02/06 71 FR 34272 NPRM 06/21/06 71 FR 35594 NPRM Comment Period End 08/21/06 Reply Comment Period End 09/19/06 2nd Order and Recon of 2nd R&O 04/04/08 73 FR 18528 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7384 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI88 _______________________________________________________________________ 381. FACILITATING THE PROVISION OF FIXED AND MOBILE BROADBAND ACCESS, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ADVANCED SERVICES IN THE 2150-2162 AND 2500-2690 MHZ BANDS Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 301 to 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 336 and 337 Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on whether to assign Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum in the Gulf of Mexico. It also seeks comment on how to license unassigned and available EBS spectrum. Specifically, we seek comment on whether it would be in the public interest to develop a scheme for licensing unassigned EBS spectrum that avoids mutual exclusivity; we ask whether EBS eligible entities could participate fully in a spectrum auction; we seek comment on the use of small business size standards and bidding credits for EBS if we adopt a licensing scheme that could result in mutually exclusive applications; we seek comment on the proper market size and size of spectrum blocks for new EBS licenses; and we seek comment on issuing one license to a State agency designated by the Governor to be the spectrum manager, using frequency coordinators to avoid mutually exclusive EBS applications, as well as other alternative licensing schemes. The Commission must develop a new licensing scheme for EBS in order to achieve the Commission's goal of facilitating the development of new and innovative wireless services for the benefit of students throughout the nation. The Commission also seeks comment on establishing a new deadline for new initial Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees to demonstrate substantial service. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/02/03 68 FR 34560 NPRM Comment Period End 09/08/03 FNPRM 07/29/04 69 FR 72048 FNPRM Comment Period End 01/10/03 R&O 07/29/04 69 FR 72020 MO&O 04/27/06 71 FR 35178 FNPRM 03/20/08 73 FR 26067 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/07/08 MO&O 03/20/08 73 FR 26032 MO&O 09/28/09 74 FR 49335 FNPRM 09/28/09 74 FR 49356 FNPRM Comment Period End 10/13/09 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0797 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ12 _______________________________________________________________________ 382. AMENDMENT OF THE RULES REGARDING MARITIME AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (WT DOCKET NO. 04-344) Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 306; 47 USC 307(e); 47 USC 332; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 161 Abstract: This action adopts additional measures for domestic implementation of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), an advanced marine vessel tracking and navigation technology that can significantly enhance our nation's homeland security as well as maritime safety. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 01/29/09 74 FR 5117 Final Rule Effective 03/02/09 Petition for Recon 04/03/09 74 FR 15271 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0680 [[Page 21935]] Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ16 _______________________________________________________________________ 383. SERVICE RULES FOR ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES IN THE 2155-2175 MHZ BAND Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301 Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 2155-2175 MHz frequency band (AWS-3) to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on what service rules should be adopted in the AWS-3 band. We requested comment on rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to be fully and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging development of robust wireless broadband services. We proposed to apply our flexible, market-oriented rules to the band in order to meet this objective. Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission's proposed AWS-3 rules, which include adding 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175-80 MHz) to the AWS-3 band, and requiring licensees of that spectrum to provide-- using up to 25 percent of its wireless network capacity--free, two-way broadband Internet service at engineered data rates of at least 768 kbps downstream. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/14/07 72 FR 64013 NPRM Comment Period End 01/14/08 FNPRM 06/25/08 73 FR 35995 FNPRM Comment Period End 08/11/08 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Associate Div. Chief, Broadband Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7235 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ19 _______________________________________________________________________ 384. SERVICE RULES FOR ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES IN THE 1915 TO 1920 MHZ, 1995 TO 2000 MHZ, 2020 TO 2025 MHZ, AND 2175 TO 2180 MHZ BANDS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301; . . . Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 1915-1920 MHz, 1995-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, and 2175-2180 MHz Bands (collectively AWS-2) to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on what service rules should be adopted in the AWS-2 band. We requested comment on rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to be fully and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging development of robust wireless broadband services. Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission's proposed rules for the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz bands. In addition, the Commission proposed to add 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175-80 MHz band) to the 2155-2175 MHz band, and would require the licensee of the 2155- 2180 MHz band to provide--using up to 25 percent of its wireless network capacity--free, two-way broadband Internet service at engineered data rates of at least 768 kbps downstream. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/02/04 69 FR 63489 NPRM Comment Period End 01/24/05 FNPRM 06/25/08 73 FR 35995 FNPRM Comment Period End 08/11/08 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Associate Div. Chief, Broadband Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7235 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ20 _______________________________________________________________________ 385. RULES AUTHORIZING THE OPERATION OF LOW POWER AUXILIARY STATIONS IN THE 698-806 MHZ BAND, WT DOCKET NO. 08-166; PUBLIC INTEREST SPECTRUM COALITION, PETITION FOR RULEMAKING REGARDING LOW POWER AUXILIARY Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 301 and 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 304; 47 USC 307 to 309; 47 USC 316; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 336 and 337 Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order, to facilitate the DTV transition the Commission tentatively concludes to amend its rules to make clear that the operation of low power auxiliary stations within the 700 MHz Band will no longer be permitted after the end of the DTV transition. The Commission also tentatively concludes to prohibit the manufacture, import, sale, offer for sale, or shipment of devices that operate as low power auxiliary stations in the 700 MHz Band. In addition, for those licensees that have obtained authorizations to operate low power auxiliary stations in spectrum that includes the 700 MHz Band beyond the end of the DTV transition, the Commission tentatively concludes that it will modify these licenses so as not to permit such operations in the 700 MHz Band after February 17, 2009. The Commission also seeks comment on issues raised by the Public Interest Spectrum Coalition (PISC) in its informal complaint and petition for rulemaking. [[Page 21936]] The Commission also imposes a freeze on the filing of new license applications that seek to operate on any 700 MHz Band frequencies (698- 806 MHz) after the end of the DTV transition, February 17, 2009, as well as on granting any request for equipment authorization of low power auxiliary station devices that would operate in any of the 700 MHz Band frequencies. The Commission also holds in abeyance, until the conclusion of this proceeding, any pending license applications and equipment authorization requests that involve operation of low power auxiliary devices on frequencies in the 700 MHz Band after the end of the DTV transition. On January 15, 2010, the Commission released a Report and Order that prohibits the distribution and sale of wireless microphones that operate in the 700 MHz band (698-806 MHz, channels 52-69) and includes a number of provisions to clear these devices from that band. These actions help complete an important part of the digital television (DTV) transition by clearing the 700 MHz band to enable the rollout of communications services for public safety and the deployment of next generation wireless devices. On January 15, 2010, the Commission also released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on the operation of low power auxiliary stations, including wireless microphones, in the core TV bands (channels 2-51, excluding channel 37). Among the issues the Commission is considering in the Further Notice are revisions to its rules to expand eligibility for licenses to operate wireless microphones under part 74; the operation of wireless microphones on an unlicensed basis in the core TV bands under part 15; technical rules to apply to low power wireless audio devices, including wireless microphones, operating in the core TV bands on an unlicensed basis under Part 15 of the rules; and long term solutions to address the operation of wireless microphones and the efficient use of the core TV spectrum. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 09/03/08 73 FR 51406 NPRM Comment Period End 10/20/08 R&O 01/22/10 75 FR 3622 FNPRM 01/22/10 75 FR 3682 FNPRM Comment Period End 03/15/10 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: G. William Stafford, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0563 Fax: 202 418-3956 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ21 _______________________________________________________________________ 386. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND, AND TO CONSOLIDATE THE 800 MHZ AND 900 MHZ BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL/LAND TRANSPORTATION POOL CHANNELS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 332 Abstract: This action adopts rules that retain the current site-based licensing paradigm for the 900 MHz B/ILT ``white space''; adopts interference protection rules applicable to all licensees operating in the 900 MHz B/ILT spectrum; and lifts, on a rolling basis, the freeze placed on applications for new 900 MHz B/ILT licenses in September 2004--the lift being tied to the completion of rebanding in each 800 MHz National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) region. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/18/05 70 FR 13143 NPRM Comment Period End 06/12/05 70 FR 23080 Final Rule 12/16/08 73 FR 67794 Petition for Recon 03/12/09 74 FR 10739 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Michael Connelly, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0132 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ22 _______________________________________________________________________ 387. AMENDMENT OF PART 101 TO ACCOMMODATE 30 MHZ CHANNELS IN THE 6525- 6875 MHZ BAND AND PROVIDE CONDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION ON CHANNELS IN THE 21.8-22.0 AND 23.0-23.2 GHZ BAND (WT DOCKET NO. 04-114) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301 to 303; 47 USC 307 to 310; 47 USC 319; 47 USC 324; 47 USC 332 and 333 Abstract: The Commission seeks comments on modifying its rules to authorize channels with bandwidths of as much as 30 MHz in the 6525- 6875 MHz band. We also propose to allow conditional authorization on additional channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz bands. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/29/09 74 FR 36134 NPRM Comment Period End 07/22/09 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0797 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ28 _______________________________________________________________________ 388. IN THE MATTER OF SERVICE RULES FOR THE 698 TO 746, 747 TO 762 AND 777 TO 792 MHZ BANDS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 309 Abstract: This is one of several docketed proceedings involved in the establishment of rules governing wireless licenses in the 698-806 MHz Band (the 700 MHz Band). This spectrum is being vacated by television broadcasters in TV Channels 52-69. It is being made available for wireless services, including public safety and commercial services, as a result of the digital television (DTV) transition. This docket has to do with service rules for the commercial services, and is known as the 700 MHz Commercial Services proceeding. [[Page 21937]] Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/03/06 71 FR 48506 NPRM 09/20/06 FNPRM 05/02/07 72 FR 24238 FNPRM Comment Period End 05/23/07 R&O 07/31/07 72 FR 48814 Order on Recon 09/24/07 72 FR 56015 Second FNPRM 05/14/08 73 FR 29582 Second FNPRM Comment Period End 06/20/08 Third FNPRM 09/05/08 73 FR 57750 Third FNPRM Comment Period End 11/03/08 Second R&O 02/20/09 74 FR 8868 Final Rule 03/04/09 74 FR 8868 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1550 Fax: 202 418-7447 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ35 _______________________________________________________________________ 389. IN THE MATTER OF EFFECTS OF COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS ON MIGRATORY BIRDS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(q); 47 USC 303(r); 42 USC 4321 et seq Abstract: On April 14, 2009, American Bird Conservancy, Defenders of Wildlife, and National Audubon Society filed a Petition for Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief. The petitioners request that the Commission adopt on an expedited basis a variety of new rules, which they assert are necessary to comply with environmental statutes and their implementing regulations. This proceeding addresses the Petition for Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/22/06 71 FR 67510 NPRM Comment Period End 02/20/07 New NPRM Comment Period End 05/23/07 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Jeff Steinberg, Deputy Chief, Spectrum and Competition Div, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0896 RIN: 3060-AJ36 _______________________________________________________________________ 390. AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303 Abstract: This proceeding considers rule changes impacting miscellaneous part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio rules. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/13/07 72 FR 32582 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Rodney P Conway, Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2904 Fax: 202 418-1944 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ37 _______________________________________________________________________ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Completed Actions Wireless Telecommunications Bureau _______________________________________________________________________ 391. AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE RULES TO ADOPT REGULATIONS FOR AUTOMATIC VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEMS Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 251 and 252; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 332 Abstract: This Second Report and Order adopts rules and procedures governing competitive bidding for multilateration Location and Monitoring Service (LMS) frequencies. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/06/97 62 FR 52078 NPRM Comment Period End 11/20/97 Second R&O 07/30/98 63 FR 40659 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Richard Arsenault, Chief Counsel, Mobility Division, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0920 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH12 _______________________________________________________________________ 392. FIXED SATELLITE SERVICE AND TERRESTRIAL SYSTEM IN THE KU-BAND Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303 Abstract: The Memorandum Opinion and Order and 2nd Report and Order addressed petitions for reconsideration and established technical, service, and licensing rules for Multichannel Video Distribution and Data Service (MVDDS) in the 12 GHz band. MVDDS will facilitate the delivery of new communications services, such as video and broadband services, to a wide range of populations, including those that are unserved or underserved. These rules will allow MVDDS licensees to share the 12 GHz band with new operators on a com-primary basis, and non-harmful interference basis with incumbent Direct Broadcast Satellite service providers. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/12/99 64 FR 1786 Order 02/16/99 64 FR 7577 Public Notice 12/15/99 64 FR 70028 FNPRM 01/24/01 66 FR 7607 R&O 02/16/01 66 FR 10601 Petitions for Recon 04/09/01 66 FR 18474 Second R&O 06/26/02 67 FR 43031 Third R&O 06/18/03 68 FR 42610 Order To Deny 07/25/03 68 FR 43942 Final Rule 05/18/04 69 FR 28062 Final Rule 06/07/04 69 FR 28062 Correcting Amendment 10/04/04 69 FR 59145 [[Page 21938]] Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Jennifer Mock, Program Analyst, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1890 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH17 _______________________________________________________________________ 393. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 AS AMENDED Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 309(j) Abstract: In the Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order in WT Docket No. 99-87 (Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order), the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) clarifies the Commission's Third Report and Order in this docket, and takes the opportunity to correct the inadvertent deletion of language in the rules regarding the schedule for Private Land Mobile Radio systems in the 150-174 MHz and 421-512 MHz bands to transition to narrowband kHz technology. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/03/99 64 FR 23571 R&O 01/02/01 66 FR 33 MO&O 05/16/02 67 FR 34848 NPRM 07/17/03 68 FR 42337 R&O 07/17/03 68 FR 42296 Order 04/06/04 69 FR 17959 Final Rule 06/15/05 70 FR 34666 NPRM 06/15/05 70 FR 34726 Final Rule 05/11/05 70 FR 24712 Final Rule 07/15/05 70 FR 41631 Final Rule 04/18/07 72 FR 19387 Fourth MO&O 06/17/08 73 FR 34201 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Roberto Mussenden, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1428 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH33 _______________________________________________________________________ 394. YEAR 2000 BIENNIAL REVIEW (WT DOCKET NO. 01-108) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 154; 47 USC 303 Abstract: The year 2000 part 22 Biennial Review Report and Order and subsequent Order on Reconsideration examined whether certain rules should be modified or eliminated as a result of technological changes or increased competition. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Final Rule 04/01/04 69 FR 17063 Final Rule Effective 06/01/04 Final Rule 09/15/04 69 FR 55516 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Linda Chang, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1339 Fax: 202 418-7447 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI26 _______________________________________________________________________ 395. AIR-GROUND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 151(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(r) Abstract: Re-examination of rules governing air-ground telecommunications services on commercial airplanes. Revision/ elimination of 47 CFR 22 non-cellular provisions. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 07/25/03 68 FR 44003 NPRM Comment Period End 10/23/03 Final Rule 04/13/05 70 FR 19293 NPRM 04/13/05 70 FR 19377 NPRM Comment Period End 05/03/05 Final Rule Correction 04/27/05 70 FR 21663 Final Rule 12/27/05 70 FR 76411 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Richard Arsenault, Chief Counsel, Mobility Division, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0920 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI27 _______________________________________________________________________ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions Wireline Competition Bureau _______________________________________________________________________ 396. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PORTIONS OF THE 1996 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 et seq Abstract: The goals of Universal Service, as mandated by the 1996 Act, are to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable, and affordable rates; increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the Nation; advance the availability of such services to all consumers, including those in low income, rural, insular, and high-cost areas at rates that are reasonably comparable to those charged in urban areas. In addition, the 1996 Act states that all providers of telecommunications services should contribute to Federal universal service in some equitable and nondiscriminatory manner; there should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance universal service; all schools, classrooms, health care providers, and libraries should, generally, have access to advanced telecommunications services; and finally, that the Federal-State Joint Board and the Commission should determine those other principles that, consistent with the 1996 Act, are necessary to protect the public interest. The goals of Universal Service, as mandated by the 1996 Act, are to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable, and affordable rates; increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the Nation; advance the availability of such services to all consumers, including those in low income, rural, insular, and high cost areas at rates that are reasonably [[Page 21939]] comparable to those charged in urban areas. In addition, the 1996 Act states that all providers of telecommunications services should contribute to Federal universal service in some equitable and nondiscriminatory manner; there should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance universal service; all schools, classrooms, health care providers, and libraries should, generally, have access to advanced telecommunications services; and finally, that the Federal-State Joint Board and the Commission should determine those other principles that, consistent with the 1996 Act, are necessary to protect the public interest. The goals of Universal Service, as mandated by the 1996 Act, are to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable, and affordable rates; increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the Nation; advance the availability of such services to all consumers, including those in low income, rural, insular, and high cost areas at rates that are reasonably comparable to those charged in urban areas. In addition, the 1996 Act states that all providers of telecommunications services should contribute to Federal universal service in some equitable and nondiscriminatory manner; there should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance universal service; all schools, classrooms, health care providers, and libraries should, generally, have access to advanced telecommunications services; and finally, that the Federal-State Joint Board and the Commission should determine those other principles that, consistent with the 1996 Act, are necessary to protect the public interest. On October 9, 2009, the Commission issued an Order and Notice of Proposed (NPRM) addressing the effect of line loss on universal service Local Switching Support (LSS) received by incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs) that are designated as eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs). Under the Commission's rules, as an incumbent LEC ETC's access lines increase above certain thresholds, the amount of LSS it may receive decreases. The order denies the Coalition for Equity in Switching Support's petition seeking clarification that the Commission's rules allow an incumbent LEC ETC's local switching support to increase if the carrier's access lines decrease below those thresholds. In the NPRM, the Commission tentatively concludes that the LSS rules should be modified to permitincumbent LEC ETCs that lose lines to increase their LSS; and the Commission seeks comment on these proposed rule changes. On November 5, 2009, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to revise the Commission's rules for the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism, also known as the E-rate program, to comply with the requirements of the Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act. The Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act added a new certification requirement for elementary and secondary schools that have computers with Internet access and receive discounts under the E-rate program. The NPRM also proposes to revise related Commission rules to reflect existing statutory language more accurately. On December 2, 2009, the Commission issued a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) addressing and seeking comment on issues regarding the services eligible for funding under the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism, also known as the E-rate program. The order released the Funding Year 2010 E-rate Eligible Service List, concluding that interconnected voice over Internet protocol VoIP service is an eligible service and should continue to receive E-rate program funding. Additionally, the report and order clarifies the E-rate program eligibility of text messaging, video on-demand servers, Ethernet, web hosting, wireless local area network (LAN) controllers, and virtualization software. The FNPRM seeks comment on the eligibility of certain services in future funding years, as well as on proposed changes to the process for determining the services that will be eligible for support under the E-rate program. On December 8, 2009, the Commission sought comment on a petition for rulemaking filed by the National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA). NCTA proposes that the Commission establish procedures to reduce the amount of universal service high-cost support provided to carriers in those areas of the country where there is extensive, unsubsidized facilities-based voice competition and where government subsidies no longer are needed to ensure that service will be made available to consumers. On December 15, 2009, the Commission issued a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking responding to the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Qwest Communications International, Inc. v. FCC, in which the court remanded the Commission's rules for providing high-cost universal service support to non-rural carriers. The Commission tentatively concluded that it should not attempt wholesale reform of the non-rural high-cost mechanism at this time, but it sought comment on certain interim changes to address the court's concerns and changes in the marketplace. Specifically, the Commission sought comment on what changes should be made to the Commission's rules regarding the rate comparability review and certification process, whether the Commission should define ``reasonably comparable'' rural and urban rates in terms of rates for bundled local and long distance services, and whether the Commission should require carriers to certify that they offer bundled local and long distance services at reasonably comparable rural and urban rates. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Recommended Decision Federal- State Joint Board, Universal Service 11/08/96 61 FR 63778 First R&O 05/08/97 62 FR 32862 Second R&O 05/08/97 62 FR 32862 Order on Recon 07/10/97 62 FR 40742 R&O and Second Order on Recon 07/18/97 62 FR 41294 Second R&O, and FNPRM 08/15/97 62 FR 47404 Third R&O 10/14/97 62 FR 56118 Second Order on Recon 11/26/97 62 FR 65036 Fourth Order on Recon 12/30/97 62 FR 2093 Fifth Order on Recon 06/22/98 63 FR 43088 Fifth R&O 10/28/98 63 FR 63993 Eighth Order on Recon 11/21/98 Second Recommended Decision 11/25/98 63 FR 67837 [[Page 21940]] Thirteenth Order on Recon 06/09/99 64 FR 30917 FNPRM 06/14/99 64 FR 31780 FNPRM 09/30/99 64 FR 52738 Fourteenth Order on Recon 11/16/99 64 FR 62120 Fifteenth Order on Recon 11/30/99 64 FR 66778 Tenth R&O 12/01/99 64 FR 67372 Ninth R&O and Eighteenth Order on Recon 12/01/99 64 FR 67416 Nineteenth Order on Recon 12/30/99 64 FR 73427 Twentieth Order on Recon 05/08/00 65 FR 26513 Public Notice 07/18/00 65 FR 44507 Twelfth R&O, MO&O and FNPRM 08/04/00 65 FR 47883 FNPRM and Order 11/09/00 65 FR 67322 FNPRM 01/26/01 66 FR 7867 R&O and Order on Recon 03/14/01 66 FR 16144 NPRM 05/08/01 66 FR 28718 Order 05/22/01 66 FR 35107 Fourteenth R&O and FNPRM 05/23/01 66 FR 30080 FNPRM and Order 01/25/02 67 FR 7327 NPRM 02/15/02 67 FR 9232 NPRM and Order 02/15/02 67 FR 10846 FNPRM and R&O 02/26/02 67 FR 11254 NPRM 04/19/02 67 FR 34653 Order and Second FNPRM 12/13/02 67 FR 79543 NPRM 02/25/03 68 FR 12020 Public Notice 02/26/03 68 FR 10724 Second R&O and FNPRM 06/20/03 68 FR 36961 Twenty-Fifth Order on Recon, R&O, Order, and FNPRM 07/16/03 68 FR 41996 NPRM 07/17/03 68 FR 42333 Order 07/24/03 68 FR 47453 Order 08/06/03 68 FR 46500 Order and Order on Recon 08/19/03 68 FR 49707 Order on Remand, MO&O, FNPRM 10/27/03 68 FR 69641 R&O, Order on Recon, FNPRM 11/17/03 68 FR 74492 R&O, FNPRM 02/26/04 69 FR 13794 R&O, FNPRM 04/29/04 NPRM 05/14/04 69 FR 3130 NPRM 06/08/04 69 FR 40839 Order 06/28/04 69 FR 48232 Order on Recon & Fourth R&O 07/30/04 69 FR 55983 Fifth R&O and Order 08/13/04 69 FR 55097 Order 08/26/04 69 FR 57289 Second FNPRM 09/16/04 69 FR 61334 Order & Order on Recon 01/10/05 70 FR 10057 Sixth R&O 03/14/05 70 FR 19321 R&O 03/17/05 70 FR 29960 MO&O 03/30/05 70 FR 21779 NPRM & FNPRM 06/14/05 70 FR 41658 Order 10/14/05 70 FR 65850 Order 10/27/05 NPRM 01/11/06 71 FR 1721 Report Number 2747 01/12/06 71 FR 2042 Order 02/08/06 71 FR 6485 FNPRM 03/15/06 71 FR 13393 R&O and NPRM 07/10/06 71 FR 38781 Order 01/01/06 71 FR 6485 Order 05/16/06 71 FR 30298 MO&O and FNPRM 05/16/06 71 FR 29843 R&O 06/27/06 71 FR 38781 Public Notice 08/11/06 71 FR 50420 Order 09/29/06 71 FR 65517 Public Notice 03/12/07 72 FR 36706 Public Notice 03/13/07 72 FR 40816 Public Notice 03/16/07 72 FR 39421 Notice of Inquiry 04/16/07 NPRM 05/14/07 72 FR 28936 Recommended Decision 11/20/07 Order 02/14/08 73 FR 8670 NPRM 03/04/08 73 FR 11580 NPRM 03/04/08 73 FR 11591 R&O 05/05/08 73 FR 11837 Public Notice 07/02/08 73 FR 37882 NPRM 08/19/08 73 FR 48352 Notice of Inquiry 10/14/08 73 FR 60689 Order on Remand, R&O, FNPRM 11/12/08 73 FR 66821 R&O 05/22/09 74 FR 2395 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Nakesha Woodward, Program Support Assistant, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1502 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AF85 _______________________________________________________________________ 397. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS' USE OF CUSTOMER PROPRIETARY NETWORK INFORMATION AND OTHER CUSTOMER INFORMATION Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 222; 47 USC 272; 47 USC 303(r) Abstract: The Commission adopted rules implementing the new statutory framework governing carrier use and disclosure of customer proprietary network information (CPNI) created by section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. CPNI includes, among other things, to whom, where, and when a customer places a call, as well as the types of service offerings to which the customer subscribes and the extent to which the service is used. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 05/28/96 61 FR 26483 Public Notice 02/25/97 62 FR 8414 Second R&O and FNPRM 04/24/98 63 FR 20364 Order on Recon 10/01/99 64 FR 53242 Final Rule, Announcement of Effective Date 01/26/01 66 FR 7865 Clarification Order and Second NPRM 09/07/01 66 FR 50140 Third R&O and Third FNPRM 09/20/02 67 FR 59205 NPRM 03/15/06 71 FR 13317 NPRM 06/08/07 72 FR 31782 Final Rule, Announcement of Effective Date 06/08/07 72 FR 31948 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney-Advisor, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7958 Fax: 202 418-1413 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG43 _______________________________________________________________________ 398. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 155; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 207 to 209; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 251 Abstract: On August 8, 1996, the Commission adopted the Local Competition Second Report and Order (FCC 96-333), implementing the dialing parity, nondiscriminatory access, network disclosure, and numbering administration provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. On July 19, 1999, the Commission released the First Order on Reconsideration (FCC 99-170), denying the petition for reconsideration of the Local Competition Second Report and Order filed by Beehive Telephone Company, Inc., which related to numbering administration. On September 9, 1999, the Commission released the Second Order on Reconsideration (FCC 99-227), resolving petitions for reconsideration of rules [[Page 21941]] adopted in the Local Competition Second Report and Order to implement the requirement of 47 U.S.C. section 251(b)(3) that LECs provide non- discriminatory access to directory assistance, directory listing, and operator services. At the same time, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (also FCC 99-227) seeking comment on issues related to developments in, and the convergence of, directory publishing and directory assistance. On October 21, 1999, the Commission released the Third Order on Reconsideration (FCC 99-243), resolving the remaining petitions for reconsideration regarding numbering administration under 47 U.S.C. section 251(e)(1). On January 23, 2001, the Commission released a First Report and Order (FCC 01-27) resolving issues raised in the September 9, 1999 NPRM and concluding, among other things, that competing directory assistance (DA) providers that are certified as competitive local exchange carriers (competitive LECs), are agents of competitive LECs, or that offer call completion services are entitled to nondiscriminatory access to LEC local DA databases. On January 9, 2002, the Commission released the Directory Assistance NPRM (FCC 01-384), in which the Commission solicited comment on whether there is sufficient competition in the retail DA market, and if not, what if any action the Commission should take to promote such competition. The Commission sought specific comment on whether alternative dialing methods would promote competition. Proposed methods include: (1) Presubscription to 411; (2) utilizing national 555 numbers; (3) utilizing carrier access codes (1010 numbers); and (4) utilizing 411XX numbers. The Commission also sought comment on whether the 411 dialing code should be eliminated. This proceeding is pending before the Commission. On January 29, 2002, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration (FCC 02-11) dismissing petitions for reconsideration or clarification of the Local Competition Second Report and Order regarding dialing parity under 47 U.S.C. section 251(b)(3) and network disclosure under 47 U.S.C. section 251(c)(5). On May 3, 2005, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration (FCC 05-93) resolving petitions for reconsideration of the Second Order on Reconsideration and the First Report and Order. The Commission clarified its rules regarding the use of DA data obtained pursuant to section 251(b)(3) of the Act, and denied BellSouth and SBC's joint petition for reconsideration which sought authority to place contractual restrictions on competing DA providers' use of DA information. The Commission reaffirmed that LECs are required to provide nondiscriminatory access to their entire local DA database including local DA data acquired from third parties. The Commission also accepted Qwest's request to withdraw its petition for reconsideration of the First Report and Order, and resolved SBC's petition for reconsideration of the Second Order on Reconsideration. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 04/25/96 61 FR 18311 NPRM Reply Comment Period End 06/03/96 Second R&O 09/06/96 61 FR 47284 Second Order on Recon 09/27/99 64 FR 51910 NPRM 09/27/99 64 FR 51949 Third Order on Recon 11/18/99 64 FR 62983 First R&O 02/21/01 66 FR 10965 NPRM 02/14/02 67 FR 6902 Order on Recon 08/17/05 70 FR 48290 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Rodney McDonald, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7513 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AG50 _______________________________________________________________________ 399. LOCAL TELEPHONE NETWORKS THAT LECS MUST MAKE AVAILABLE TO COMPETITORS Legal Authority: 47 USC 251 Abstract: The Commission adopted rules applicable to incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs) to permit competitive carriers to access portions of the incumbent LECs' networks on an unbundled basis. Unbundling allows competitors to lease portions of the incumbent LECs' network to provide telecommunications services. These rules are intended to accelerate the development of local exchange competition. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ Second FNPRM 04/26/99 64 FR 20238 Fourth FNPRM 01/14/00 65 FR 2367 Errata Third R&O and Fourth FNPRM 01/18/00 65 FR 2542 Second Errata Third R&O and Fourth FNPRM 01/18/00 65 FR 2542 Supplemental Order 01/18/00 65 FR 2542 Third R&O 01/18/00 65 FR 2542 Correction 04/11/00 65 FR 19334 Supplemental Order Clarification06/20/00 65 FR 38214 Public Notice 02/01/01 66 FR 8555 Public Notice 03/05/01 66 FR 18279 Public Notice 04/10/01 Public Notice 04/23/01 Public Notice 05/14/01 NPRM 01/15/02 67 FR 1947 Public Notice 05/29/02 Public Notice 08/01/02 Public Notice 08/13/02 NPRM 08/21/03 68 FR 52276 R&O and Order on Remand 08/21/03 68 FR 52276 Errata 09/17/03 Report 10/09/03 68 FR 60391 Order 10/28/03 Order 01/09/04 Public Notice 01/09/04 Public Notice 02/18/04 Order 07/08/04 Second R&O 07/08/04 69 FR 43762 Order on Recon 08/09/04 69 FR 54589 Interim Order 08/20/04 69 FR 55111 NPRM 08/20/04 69 FR 55128 Public Notice 09/10/04 Public Notice 09/13/04 Public Notice 10/20/04 Order on Recon 12/29/04 69 FR 77950 Order on Remand 02/04/04 Public Notice 04/25/05 70 FR 29313 Public Notice 05/25/05 70 FR 34765 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Associate Chief, Competition Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0942 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH44 [[Page 21942]] _______________________________________________________________________ 400. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW--TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE QUALITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 201(b); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 403 Abstract: This NPRM proposes to eliminate our current service quality reports (ARMIS Report 43-05 and 43-06) and replace them with a more consumer-oriented report. The NPRM proposes to reduce the reporting categories from more than 30 to 6, and addresses the needs of carriers, consumers, state public utility commissions, and other interested parties. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 12/04/00 65 FR 75657 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Jeremy Miller, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1507 Fax: 202 418-1413 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH72 _______________________________________________________________________ 401. ACCESS CHARGE REFORM AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 254; 47 USC 403 Abstract: On October 11, 2001, the Commission adopted an Order reforming the interstate access charge and universal service support system for rate-of-return incumbent carriers. The Order adopts three principal reforms. First, the Order modifies the interstate access rate structure for small carriers to align it more closely with the manner in which costs are incurred. Second, the Order removes implicit support for universal service from the rate structure and replaces it with explicit, portable support. Third, the Order permits small carriers to continue to set rates based on the authorized rate of return of 11.25 percent. The Order became effective on January 1, 2002, and the support mechanism established by the Order was implemented beginning July 1, 2002. The Commission also adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking additional comment on proposals for incentive regulation, increased pricing flexibility for rate-of-return carriers, and proposed changes to the Commission's ``all-or-nothing'' rule. Comments on the FNPRM were due on February 14, 2002, and reply comments on March 18, 2002. On February 12, 2004, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order resolving several issues on which the Commission sought comment in the FNPRM. First, the Commission modified the ``all-or-nothing'' rule to permit rate-of-return carriers to bring recently acquired price cap lines back to rate-of-return regulation. Second, the Commission granted rate-of-return carriers the authority immediately to provide geographically deaveraged transport and special access rates, subject to certain limitations. Third, the Commission merged Long Term Support (LTS) with Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS). The Commission also adopted a Second FNPRM seeking comment on two specific plans that propose establishing optional alternative regulation mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. In conjunction with the consideration of those alternative regulation proposals, the Commission sought comment on modification that would permit a rate-of- return carrier to adopt an alternative regulation plan for some study areas, while retaining rate-of-return regulation for other of its study areas. Comments on the Second FNPRM were due on April 23, 2004, and May 10, 2004. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 01/25/01 66 FR 7725 NPRM Comment Period End 02/26/01 FNPRM 11/30/01 66 FR 59761 FNPRM Comment Period End 12/31/01 R&O 11/30/01 66 FR 59719 Second FNPRM 03/23/04 69 FR 13794 Second FNPRM Comment Period End 04/23/04 Order 05/06/04 69 FR 25325 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1572 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH74 _______________________________________________________________________ 402. NUMBERING RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 et seq; 47 USC 251(e) Abstract: In 1999, the Commission released the Numbering Resource Optimization Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) in CC Docket 99- 200. The Notice examined and sought comment on several administrative and technical measures aimed at improving the efficiency with which telecommunications numbering resources are used and allocated. It incorporated input from the North American Numbering Council (NANC), a Federal advisory committee, which advises the Commission on issues related to number administration.In the Numbering Resource Optimization First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NRO First Report and Order), released on March 31, 2000, the Commission adopted a mandatory utilization data reporting requirement, a uniform set of categories of numbers for which carriers must report their utilization, and a utilization threshold framework to increase carrier accountability and incentives to use numbers efficiently. In addition, the Commission adopted a single system for allocating numbers in blocks of 1,000, rather than 10,000, wherever possible, and established a plan for national rollout of thousands-block number pooling. The Commission also adopted numbering resource reclamation requirements to ensure that unused numbers are returned to the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) inventory for assignment to other carriers. Also, to encourage better management of numbering resources, carriers are required, to the extent possible, to first assign numbering resources within thousands blocks (a form of sequential numbering). In the NRO Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a measure that requires all carriers to use at least 60 percent of their numbering resources before they may get additional numbers [[Page 21943]] in a particular area. That 60 percent utilization threshold increases to 75 percent over the next 3 years. The Commission also established a 5-year term for the national Pooling Administrator and an auditing program to verify carrier compliance with the Commission's rules. Furthermore, the Commission addressed several issues raised in the Notice, concerning area code relief. Specifically, the Commission declined to amend the existing Federal rules for area code relief or specify any new Federal guidelines for the implementation of area code relief. The Commission also declined to state a preference for either all-services overlays or geographic splits as a method of area code relief. Regarding mandatory nationwide ten-digit dialing, the Commission declined to adopt this measure at the present time. Furthermore, the Commission declined to mandate nationwide expansion of the ``D digit'' (the ``N'' of an NXX or central office code) to include 0 or 1, or to grant state commissions the authority to implement the expansion of the D digit as a numbering resource optimization measure at the present time. In the NRO Third Report and Order, the Commission addressed national thousands-block number pooling administration issues, including declining to alter the implementation date for covered CMRS carriers to participate in pooling. The Commission also addressed Federal cost recovery for national thousands-block number pooling, and continued to require States to establish cost recovery mechanisms for costs incurred by carriers participating in pooling trials. The Commission reaffirmed the Months-To-Exhaust (MTE) requirement for carriers. The Commission declined to lower the utilization threshold established in the Second Report and Order, and declined to exempt pooling carriers from the utilization threshold. The Commission also established a safety valve mechanism to allow carriers that do not meet the utilization threshold in a given rate center to obtain additional numbering resources. In the NRO Third Report and Order, the Commission lifted the ban on technology-specific overlays (TSOs), and delegated authority to the Common Carrier Bureau, in consultation with the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, to resolve any such petitions. Furthermore, the Commission found that carriers who violate our numbering requirements, or fail to cooperate with an auditor conducting either a ``for cause'' or random audit, should be denied numbering resources in certain instances. The Commission also reaffirmed the 180-day reservation period, declined to impose fees to extend the reservation period, and found that State commissions should be allowed password- protected access to the NANPA database for data pertaining to NPAs located within their State. The measures adopted in the NRO orders will allow the Commission to monitor more closely the way numbering resources are used within the NANP, and will promote more efficient allocation and use of NANP resources by tying a carrier's ability to obtain numbering resources more closely to its actual need for numbers to serve its customers. These measures are designed to create national standards to optimize the use of numbering resources by: (1) Minimizing the negative impact on consumers of premature area code exhausts; (2) ensuring sufficient access to numbering resources for all service providers to enter into or to compete in telecommunications markets; (3) avoiding premature exhaust of the NANP; (4) extending the life of the NANP; (5) imposing the least societal cost possible, and ensuring competitive neutrality, while obtaining the highest benefit; (6) ensuring that no class of carrier or consumer is unduly favored or disfavored by the Commission's optimization efforts; and (7) minimizing the incentives for carriers to build and carry excessively large inventories of numbers. In NRO Third Order on Recon in CC Docket No. 99-200, Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 99-200 and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No, 95-116, the Commission reconsidered its findings in the NRO Third Report and Order regarding the local Number portability (LNP) and thousands-block number pooling requirements for carriers in the top 100 Metropolitan Statistical areas (MSAs). Specifically, the Commission reversed its clarification that those requirements extend to all carriers in the largest 100 MSAs, regardless of whether they have received a request from another carrier to provide LNP. The Commission also sought comment on whether the Commission should again extend the LNP requirements to all carriers in the largest 100 MSAs, regardless of whether they receive a request to provide LNP. The Commission also sought comment on whether all carriers in the top 100 MSAs should be required to participate in thousands-block number pooling, regardless of whether they are required to be LNP capable. In addition, the Commission sought comment on whether all MSAs included in Combined Metropolitan Statistical Areas (CMSAs) on the Census Bureau's list of the largest 100 MSAs should be included on the Commission's list of the top 100 MSAs. In the NRO Fourth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission reaffirmed that carriers must deploy LNP in switches within the 100 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) for which another carrier has made a specific request for the provision of LNP. The Commission delegated the authority to state commissions to require carriers operating within the largest 100 MSAs that have not received a specific request for LNP from another carrier to provide LNP, under certain circumstances and on a case-by-case basis. The Commission concluded that all carriers, except those specifically exempted, are required to participate in thousands-block number pooling in accordance with the national rollout schedule, regardless of whether they are required to provide LNP, including commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) providers that were required to deploy LNP as of November 24, 2003. The Commission specifically exempted from the pooling requirement rural telephone companies and Tier III CMRS providers that have not received a request to provide LNP. The Commission also exempted from the pooling requirement carriers that are the only service provider receiving numbering resources in a given rate center. Additionally, the Commission sought further comment on whether these exemptions should be expanded to include carriers where there are only two service providers receiving numbering resources in the rate center. Finally, the Commission reaffirmed that the 100 largest MSAs identified in the 1990 U.S. Census reports as well as those areas included on any subsequent U.S. Census report of the 100 largest MSAs. [[Page 21944]] In the NRO Order and Fifth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission granted petitions for delegated authority to implement mandatory thousands-block pooling filed by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, the Nebraska Public Service Commission, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the Michigan Public Service Commission, and the Missouri Public Service Commission. In granting these petitions, the Commission permitted these states to optimize numbering resources and further extend the life of the specific numbering plan areas. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on whether it should delegate authority to all states to implement mandatory thousands-block number pooling consistent with the parameters set forth in the NRO Order. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 06/17/99 64 FR 32471 R&O and FNPRM 06/16/00 65 FR 37703 Second R&O and Second FNPRM 02/08/01 66 FR 9528 Third R&O and Second Order on Recon 02/12/02 67 FR 643 Third O on Recon and Third FNPRM04/05/02 67 FR 16347 Fourth R&O and Fourth NPRM 07/21/03 68 FR 43003 Order and Fifth FNPRM 03/15/06 71 FR 13393 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Marilyn Jones, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2357 Fax: 202 418-2345 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AH80 _______________________________________________________________________ 403. NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION PETITION Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 47 USC 201 and 202; . . . Abstract: In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) released on July 19, 2004, the Commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding to examine the proper number of end user common line charges (commonly referred to as subscriber line charges or SLCs) that carriers may assess upon customers that obtain derived channel T-1 service where the customer provides the terminating channelization equipment and upon customers that obtain Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN) service. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/13/04 69 FR 50141 NPRM Comment Period End 11/12/04 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1572 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI47 _______________________________________________________________________ 404. IP-ENABLED SERVICES Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; . . . Abstract: The notice seeks comment on ways in which the Commission might categorize IP-enabled services for purposes of evaluating the need for applying any particular regulatory requirements. It poses questions regarding the proper allocation of jurisdiction over each category of IP-enabled service. The notice then requests comment on whether the services comprising each category constitute ``telecommunications services'' or ``information services'' under the definitions set forth in the Act. Finally, noting the Commission's statutory forbearance authority and title I ancillary jurisdiction, the notice describes a number of central regulatory requirements (including, for example, those relating to access charges, universal service, E911, and disability accessibility), and asks which, if any, should apply to each category of IP-enabled services. On June 16, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that public information collections set forth in the First Report and Order were being submitted for review to the office of management and budget. On July 27, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that the information collection requirements adopted in the First Report and Order were approved in OMB No. 3060-1085 and would become effective on July 29, 2005. On August 31, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice of the comment cycle for three Petitions for Reconsideration and/or Clarification of the First Report and Order.On July 10, 2006, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it had adopted on June 21, 2006, rules that make interim modifications to the existing approach for assessing contributions to the Federal universal service fund (USF or Fund) in order to provide stability while the Commission continues to examine more fundamental reform. On June 8, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it had adopted on April 2, 2007, an item strengthening the Commission's rules to protect the privacy of customer proprietary network information (CPNI) that is collected and held by providers of communications services, and a further notice of proposed rulemaking seeking comment on what steps the Commission should take, if any, to secure further the privacy of customer information. On August 6, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it had adopted on May 31, 2007, and item extending the disability access requirements that currently apply to telecommunications service providers and equipment manufacturers under section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to providers of ``interconnected voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services,'' as defined by the Commission, and to manufacturers of specially designed equipment used to provide those services. In addition, the Commission extended the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) requirements contained in its regulations to interconnected VoIP providers. On August 7, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register a notice that a petition for reconsideration of the CPNI order described above had been filed. On August 16, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it had adopted on August 2, 2007, an item amending the Commission's Schedule of Regulatory Fees by, inter alia, incorporating regulatory fee [[Page 21945]] payment obligations for interconnected VoIP service providers, which shall become effective November 15, 2007, which is 90 days from date of notification to Congress. On November 1, 2007, the Commission gave notice that it granted in part, denied in part, and sought comment on petitions filed by the Voice on the Net Coalition, the United States Telecom Association, and Hamilton Telephone Company seeking a stay or waiver of certain aspects of the Commission's VoIP Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Order (72 FR 61813; 72 FR 61882). On December 13, 2007, the Commission announced the effective date of its revised CPNI rules (72 FR 70808). On December 6, 2007, OMB approved the public information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for the Commission's CPNI rules (72 FR 72358). On February 21, 2008, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that the Commission adopted rules extending local number portability obligations and numbering administration support obligations to interconnected VoIP services. The Commission also explained it had responded to the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals stay of the Commission's Intermodal Number Portability Order by publishing a Final Regulatory Flexibility Act (73 FR 9463; R&O 02/21/ 2008). On February 21, 2008, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it sought comment on other changes to its LNP and numbering related rules, including whether to extend such rules to interconnected VoIP providers (73 FR 9507). On August 6, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it had extended Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) regulations to interconnected VoIP providers and extended certain disability access requirements to interconnected VoIP providers and to manufacturers of specially designed equipment used to provide such service (72 FR 43546). On May 15, 2008, the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) published in the Federal Register notice that it had granted interconnected VoIP providers an extension of time to route 711-dialed calls to an appropriate telecommunications relay service (TRS) center in certain circumstances (73 FR 28057). On July 29, 2009, CGB published notice in the Federal Register that it was granting another extension. (74FR 37624) On August 7, 2009, the Commission published a notice in the Federal Register that it had amended its rules so that providers of interconnected VoIP service must comply with the same discontinuance rules as domestic non-dominant telecommunications carriers. (74 FR 39551) Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 03/29/04 69 FR 16193 NPRM Comment Period End 07/14/04 First R&O 06/03/05 70 FR 37273 Public Notice 06/16/05 70 FR 37403 First R&O Effective 07/29/05 70 FR 43323 Public Notice 08/31/05 70 FR 51815 R&O 07/10/06 71 FR 38781 R&O and FNPRM 06/08/07 72 FR 31948 FNPRM Comment Period End 07/09/07 72 FR 31782 R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546 Public Notice 08/07/07 72 FR 44136 R&O 08/16/07 72 FR 45908 Public Notice 11/01/07 72 FR 61813 Public Notice 11/01/07 72 FR 61882 Public Notice 12/13/07 72 FR 70808 Public Notice 12/20/07 72 FR 72358 R&O 02/21/08 73 FR 9463 NPRM 02/21/08 73 FR 9507 Order 05/15/08 73 FR 28057 Order 07/29/09 74 FR 37624 R&O 08/07/09 74 FR 39551 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Associate Chief, Competition Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-0942 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI48 _______________________________________________________________________ 405. CONSUMER PROTECTION IN THE BROADBAND ERA Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 154; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 222; 47 USC 225; 47 USC 251 and 252; 47 USC 254 to 256; 47 USC 258; 47 USC 303(R) Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission initiated this rulemaking in order to develop a framework that ensures that, as the telecommunications industry shifts from narrowband to broadband services, consumer protection needs are met by all providers of broadband Internet access service, regardless of the underlying technology providers use to offer the service. The Commission sought comment on whether adopting regulations, pursuant to its ancillary jurisdiction under Title I of the Communications Act, to address consumer privacy, unauthorized changes to service, truth-in-billing, network outage reporting, discontinuance of service, rate averaging, and enforcement concerns, would be desirable and necessary as a matter of public policy. The Commission also sought comment on whether it should instead rely on market forces to address some or all of these areas of potential concern. The rulemaking also explores whether there are other areas of consumer protection related to wireline broadband Internet access service for which the Commission should adopt regulations pursuant to its ancillary jurisdiction. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 10/17/05 70 FR 60259 NPRM Comment Period End 03/01/06 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: William Kehoe, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1580 Fax: 202 418-1413 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AI73 _______________________________________________________________________ 406. ESTABLISHING JUST AND REASONABLE RATES FOR LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS (WC DOCKET NO. 07-135) Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is examining whether its existing rules governing the setting of tariffed rates by local exchange carriers (LECs) provide incentives and opportunities for carriers to increase access demand endogenously with the result that the tariff rates are no longer just and [[Page 21946]] reasonable. The Commission tentatively concluded that it must revise its tariff rules so that it can be confident that tariffed rates remain just and reasonable even if a carrier experiences or induces significant increases in access demand. The Commission seeks comment on the types of activities that are causing the increases in interstate access demand and the effects of such demand increases on the cost structures of LECs. The Commission also seeks comment on several means of ensuring just and reasonable rates going forward. The NPRM invites comment on potential traffic stimulation by rate-of-return LECs, price cap LECs, and competitive LECs, as well as other forms of intercarrier traffic stimulation. Comments were received on December 17, 2007, and reply comments were received on January 16, 2008. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/15/07 72 FR 64179 NPRM Comment Period End 12/17/07 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-1572 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ02 _______________________________________________________________________ 407. JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 205; 47 USC 221(c); 47 USC 254; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 410 Abstract: Jurisdictional separations is the process, pursuant to part 36 of the Commission's rules, by which incumbent local exchange carriers apportion regulated costs between the intrastate and interstate jurisdictions. In 1997, the Commission initiated a proceeding seeking comment on the extent to which legislative changes, technological changes, and market changes warrant comprehensive reform of the separations process. In 2001, the Commission adopted the Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations' recommendation to impose an interim freeze of the part 36 category relationships and jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of five years, pending comprehensive reform of the part 36 separations rules. In 2006, the Commission adopted an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which extended the separations freeze for a period of three years and sought comment on comprehensive reform. In 2009, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations process an additional year to June 2010. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 11/05/97 62 FR 59842 NPRM Comment Period End 12/10/97 Order 06/21/01 66 FR 33202 Order and FNPRM 05/26/06 71 FR 29882 Order and FNPRM Comment Period End 08/22/06 Report and Order 05/15/09 74 FR 23955 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Ted Burmeister, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7389 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ06 _______________________________________________________________________ 408. IMPLEMENTATION OF NET 911 IMPROVEMENT ACT Legal Authority: PL 110-283 Abstract: On July 23, 2008, the New and Emerging Technologies Act was enacted. On August 25, 2008, the Commission released an NPRM seeking comment on implementing the NET 911 Improvement Act. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 08/28/08 73 FR 50741 NPRM Comment Period End 09/09/08 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: R. Matthew Warner, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-2419 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ09 _______________________________________________________________________ 409. LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY PORTING INTERVAL AND VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS (WC DOCKET NO 07-244) Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 251; 47 USC 303(r) Abstract: In 2007, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WC Docket No. 07-244. The Notice sought comment on whether the Commission should adopt rules specifying the length of the porting intervals or other details of the porting process. It also tentatively concluded that the Commission should adopt rules reducing the porting interval for wireline-to-wireline and intermodal simple port requests, specifically, to a 48-hour porting interval. In the Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, released on May 13, 2009, the Commission reduced the porting interval for simple wireline and simple intermodal port requests, requiring all entities subject to its local number portability (LNP) rules to complete simple wireline-to-wireline and simple intermodal port requests within one business day. In a related Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Commission sought comment on what further steps, if any, the Commission should take to improve the process of changing providers. In addition, the Commission directed the North American Numbering Council to develop new LNP provisioning process flows that take into account this shortened porting interval. In developing these flows, the NANC must address how a ``business day'' should be construed for purposes of the porting interval, and generally how the porting time should be measured. Timetable: ________________________________________________________________________ Action Date FR Cite ________________________________________________________________________ NPRM 02/21/08 73 FR 9507 R&O and FNPRM 07/02/09 74 FR 31630 R&O and FNPRM Comment Period End08/01/09 Next Action Undetermined Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney-Advisor, WCB, Federal [[Page 21947]] Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202 418-7958 Fax: 202 418-1413 Email: [email protected] RIN: 3060-AJ32 [FR Doc. 2010-8968 Filed 04-23-10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-S