[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 130 (Thursday, July 7, 2011)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 40154-40195]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-15501]





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION



47 CFR Ch. I




Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions--

Spring 2011



AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.



ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.



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SUMMARY: Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Commission publishes in 

the Federal Register a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items 

and other significant proceedings under development or review that 

pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. See 5 U.S.C. 602. The 

Unified Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations 

and legal authorities that govern these proceedings.



ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554.



FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura McGowan, Telecommunications 

Specialist, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554; (202) 418-0990.



SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:



Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings



    The Commission encourages public participation in its rulemaking 

process. To help keep the public informed of significant rulemaking 

proceedings, the Commission has prepared a list of important 

proceedings now in progress. The General Services Administration 

publishes the Unified Agenda in the Federal Register in the spring and 

fall of each year.

    The following terms may be helpful in understanding the status of 

the proceedings included in this report:

    Docket Number--assigned to a proceeding if the Commission has 

issued either a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or a Notice of Inquiry 

concerning the matter under consideration. The Commission has used 

docket numbers since January 1, 1978. Docket numbers consist of the 

last two digits of the calendar year in which the docket was 

established plus a sequential number that begins at 1 with the first 

docket initiated during a calendar year (e.g., Docket No. 96-1 or 

Docket No. 99-1). The abbreviation for the responsible bureau usually 

precedes the docket number, as in ``MM Docket No. 96-222,'' which 

indicates that the responsible bureau is the Mass Media Bureau (now the 

Media Bureau). A docket number consisting of only five digits (e.g., 

Docket No. 29622) indicates that the docket was established before 

January 1, 1978.

    Notice of Inquiry (NOI)--issued by the Commission when it is 

seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas on a 

given topic. A comment period is specified during which all interested 

parties may submit comments.

    Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)--issued by the Commission when 

it is proposing a specific change to Commission rules and regulations. 

Before any changes are actually made, interested parties may submit 

written comments on the proposed revisions.

    Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)--issued by the 

Commission when additional comment in the proceeding is sought.

    Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O)--issued by the Commission to 

deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a decision, 

or address a petition for reconsideration of a decision.

    Rulemaking (RM) Number--assigned to a proceeding after the 

appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for rulemaking, 

but before the Commission has taken action on the petition.

    Report and Order (R&O)--issued by the Commission to state a new or 

amended rule or state that the Commission rules and regulations will 

not be revised.



Marlene H. Dortch,

Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.



       Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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331..........................  Policies and Rules              3060-AG42

                                Governing Interstate

                                Pay-Per-Call and Other

                                Information Services

                                Pursuant to the

                                Telecommunications Act

                                of 1996 (CC Docket

                                Nos. 96-146, 93-22).

332..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AG46

                                Subscriber Selection

                                Changes Provision of

                                the Telecommunications

                                Act of 1996 (CC Docket

                                No. 94-129).

333..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AG58

                                Telecommunications Act

                                of 1996; Access to

                                Telecommunications

                                Service,

                                Telecommunications

                                Equipment, and

                                Customer Premises

                                Equipment by Persons

                                With Disabilities.

334..........................  Telecommunications              3060-AG75

                                Relay Services, the

                                Americans With

                                Disabilities Act of

                                1990, and the

                                Telecommunications Act

                                of 1996 (CC Docket No.

                                90-571).

335..........................  Rules and Regulations           3060-AI14

                                Implementing the

                                Telephone Consumer

                                Protection Act (TCPA)

                                of 1991 (CG Docket No.

                                02-278).

336..........................  Rules and Regulations           3060-AI15

                                Implementing Section

                                225 of the

                                Communications Act

                                (Telecommunications

                                Relay Service) (CG

                                Docket No. 03-123).

337..........................  Rules and Regulations           3060-AI20

                                Implementing the

                                Controlling the

                                Assault of Non-

                                Solicited Pornography

                                and Marketing Act of

                                2003 (CG Docket No. 04-

                                53).

338..........................  Rules and Regulations           3060-AI58

                                Implementing Minimum

                                Customer Account

                                Record Exchange (CARE)

                                Obligations on All

                                Local and

                                Interexchange Carriers

                                (CG Docket No. 02-386).

339..........................  Consumer Information            3060-AI61

                                and Disclosure and

                                Truth in Billing and

                                Billing Format.

340..........................  Closed Captioning of            3060-AI72

                                Video Programming

                                (Section 610 Review).

341..........................  Accessibility of                3060-AI75

                                Programming Providing

                                Emergency Information.

342..........................  Empowering Consumers to         3060-AJ51

                                Avoid Bill Shock,

                                Consumer Information

                                and Disclosure; CG

                                Docket No. 10-207, CG

                                Docket No. 09-158.

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         Office of Engineering and Technology--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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343..........................  New Advanced Wireless           3060-AH65

                                Services (ET Docket

                                No. 00-258).

344..........................  Exposure to                     3060-AI17

                                Radiofrequency

                                Electromagnetic Fields.

345..........................  Unlicensed Operation in         3060-AI52

                                the TV Broadcast Bands

                                (ET Docket No. 04-186).

346..........................  Unlicensed Devices and          3060-AI54

                                Equipment Approval (ET

                                Docket No. 03-201).

347..........................  Fixed and Mobile                3060-AJ46

                                Services in the Mobile

                                Satellite Service (ET

                                Docket No. 10-142).

348..........................  Innovation in the               3060-AJ57

                                Broadcast Television

                                Bands; ET Docket No.

                                10-235.

349..........................  Radio Experimentation           3060-AJ62

                                and Market Trials

                                Under Part 5 of the

                                Commission's Rules and

                                Streamlining Other

                                Related Rules; ET

                                Docket No. 10-236.

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         Office of Engineering and Technology--Completed Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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350..........................  Revision of the Rules           3060-AH47

                                Regarding Ultra-

                                Wideband Transmission.

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                 International Bureau--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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351..........................  Establishment of Rules          3060-AF93

                                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).

352..........................  Allocation and                  3060-AH23

                                Designation of

                                Spectrum in the 36.0-

                                43.5 GHz Band.

353..........................  Space Station Licensing         3060-AH98

                                Reform (IB Docket No.

                                02-34).

354..........................  Mitigation of Orbital           3060-AI06

                                Debris (IB Docket No.

                                02-54).

355..........................  Amendment of the                3060-AI41

                                Commission's Rules (IB

                                Docket No. 04-47).

356..........................  Reporting Requirements          3060-AI42

                                for U.S. Providers of

                                International

                                Telecommunications

                                Services (IB Docket

                                No. 04-112).

357..........................  Review of the Spectrum          3060-AI44

                                Sharing Plan Among Non-

                                Geostationary

                                Satellite Orbit Mobile

                                Satellite Service

                                Systems in the 1.6/2.4

                                GHz Bands (IB Docket

                                No. 02-364).

358..........................  Amendment of the                3060-AI90

                                Commission's Rules To

                                Allocate Spectrum and

                                Adopt Service Rules

                                and Procedures To

                                Govern the Use of

                                Vehicle-Mounted Earth

                                Stations (IB Docket

                                No. 07-101).

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                 International Bureau--Completed Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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359..........................  Streamlining the                3060-AD70

                                Commission's Rules and

                                Regulations for

                                Satellite Application

                                and Licensing

                                Procedures (IB Docket

                                No. 95-117).

360..........................  Streamlining Earth              3060-AH60

                                Station Licensing

                                Rules (IB Docket No.

                                00-248).

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                     Media Bureau--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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361..........................  Cable Television Rate           3060-AF41

                                Regulation.

362..........................  Cable Television Rate           3060-AF48

                                Regulation: Cost of

                                Service.

363..........................  Cable Home Wiring......         3060-AG02

364..........................  Competitive                     3060-AG28

                                Availability of

                                Navigation Devices (CS

                                Docket No. 97-80).

365..........................  Digital Audio                   3060-AH40

                                Broadcasting Systems

                                (MM Docket No. 99-325).

366..........................  Second Periodic Review          3060-AH54

                                of Rules and Policies

                                Affecting the

                                Conversion to DTV.

367..........................  Revision of EEO Rules           3060-AH95

                                and Policies (MM

                                Docket No. 98-204).

368..........................  Broadcast Multiple and          3060-AH97

                                Cross-Ownership Limits.

369..........................  Establishment of Rules          3060-AI38

                                for Digital Low Power

                                Television, Television

                                Translator, and

                                Television Booster

                                Stations (MB Docket

                                No. 03-185).

370..........................  Joint Sales Agreements          3060-AI55

                                in Local Television

                                Markets (MB Docket No.

                                04-256).

371..........................  Revision of Procedures          3060-AI63

                                Governing Amendments

                                to FM Table of

                                Allotments and Changes

                                of Community of

                                License in the Radio

                                Broadcast Services (MB

                                Docket No. 05-210).

372..........................  Digital Television              3060-AI68

                                Distributed

                                Transmission System

                                Technologies (MB

                                Docket No. 05-312).

373..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AI69

                                Cable Communications

                                Policy Act of 1984 as

                                Amended by the Cable

                                Television Consumer

                                Protection and

                                Competition Act of

                                1992 (MB Docket No. 05-

                                311).

374..........................  Program Access Rules--          3060-AI87

                                Sunset of Exclusive

                                Contracts Prohibition

                                and Examination of

                                Programming Tying

                                Arrangements (MB

                                Docket Nos. 07-29, 07-

                                198).

375..........................  Third Periodic Review           3060-AI89

                                of the Commission's

                                Rules and Policies

                                Affecting the

                                Conversion to Digital

                                Television (MB Docket

                                No. 07-91).



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376..........................  Broadcast Localism (MB          3060-AJ04

                                Docket No. 04-233).

377..........................  Creating a Low Power            3060-AJ07

                                Radio Service (MM

                                Docket No. 99-25).

378..........................  Sponsorship                     3060-AJ10

                                Identification Rules

                                and Embedded

                                Advertising (MB Docket

                                No. 08-90).

379..........................  An Inquiry Into the             3060-AJ17

                                Commission's Policies

                                and Rules Regarding AM

                                Radio Service

                                Directional Antenna

                                Performance

                                Verification (MM

                                Docket No. 93-177).

380..........................  Amendment of Parts 73           3060-AJ18

                                and 74 of the

                                Commission's Rules To

                                Establish Rules for

                                Replacement Digital

                                Low Power Television

                                Translator Stations

                                (MB Docket No. 08-253).

381..........................  Policies To Promote             3060-AJ23

                                Rural Radio Service

                                and To Streamline

                                Allotment and

                                Assignment Procedures

                                (MB Docket No. 09-52).

382..........................  Promoting                       3060-AJ27

                                Diversification of

                                Ownership in the

                                Broadcast Services (MB

                                Docket No. 07-294).

383..........................  Implementation of               3060-AJ43

                                Section 203 of the

                                Satellite Television

                                Extension and Localism

                                Act of 2010 (STELA)

                                (MB Docket No. 10-148).

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                     Media Bureau--Completed Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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384..........................  Direct Broadcast Public         3060-AH59

                                Interest Obligations

                                (MM Docket No. 93-25).

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             Office of Managing Director--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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385..........................  Assessment and                  3060-AI79

                                Collection of

                                Regulatory Fees.

386..........................  Amendment of Part 1 of          3060-AJ54

                                the Commission's

                                Rules, Concerning

                                Practice and

                                Procedure, Amendment

                                of CORES Registration

                                System; MD Docket No.

                                10-234.

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      Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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387..........................  Revision of the Rules           3060-AG34

                                To Ensure

                                Compatibility With

                                Enhanced 911 Emergency

                                Calling Systems.

388..........................  Enhanced 911 Services           3060-AG60

                                for Wireline.

389..........................  In the Matter of the            3060-AG74

                                Communications

                                Assistance for Law

                                Enforcement Act.

390..........................  Development of                  3060-AG85

                                Operational,

                                Technical, and

                                Spectrum Requirements

                                for Public Safety

                                Communications

                                Requirements.

391..........................  1998 Biennial                   3060-AH30

                                Regulatory Review--

                                Review of Accounts

                                Settlement in Maritime

                                Mobile and Maritime

                                Mobile-Satellite Radio

                                Services (IB Docket

                                No. 98-96).

392..........................  Implementation of 911           3060-AH90

                                Act.

393..........................  Commission Rules                3060-AI22

                                Concerning Disruptions

                                to Communications.

394..........................  E911 Requirements for           3060-AI62

                                IP-Enabled Service

                                Providers.

395..........................  Recommendations of the          3060-AI78

                                Independent Panel

                                Reviewing the Impact

                                of Hurricane Katrina

                                on Communications

                                Networks.

396..........................  Stolen Vehicle Recovery         3060-AJ01

                                System (SVRS).

397..........................  Commercial Mobile Alert         3060-AJ03

                                System.

398..........................  Emergency Alert System.         3060-AJ33

399..........................  Wireless E911 Location          3060-AJ52

                                Accuracy Requirements;

                                PS Docket No. 07-114.

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          Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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400..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AG21

                                Communications Act,

                                Amendment of the

                                Commission's Rules--

                                Broadband PCS

                                Competitive Bidding

                                and the Commercial

                                Mobile Radio Service

                                Spectrum Cap.

401..........................  Service Rules for the           3060-AH32

                                746 to 764 and 776 to

                                794 MHz Bands, and

                                Revisions to the

                                Commission's Rules.

402..........................  Amendment of Parts 13           3060-AH55

                                and 80 of the

                                Commission's Rules

                                Governing Maritime

                                Communications.

403..........................  Competitive Bidding             3060-AH57

                                Procedures.

404..........................  Reexamination of                3060-AH83

                                Roaming Obligations of

                                Commercial Mobile

                                Radio Service

                                Providers.

405..........................  Facilitating the                3060-AI31

                                Provision of Spectrum-

                                Based Services to

                                Rural Areas.

406..........................  Improving Public Safety         3060-AI34

                                Communications in the

                                800 MHz Band

                                Industrial/Land

                                Transportation and

                                Business Channels.

407..........................  Review of Part 87 of            3060-AI35

                                the Commission's Rules

                                Concerning Aviation

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408..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AI88

                                Commercial Spectrum

                                Enhancement Act (CSEA)

                                and Modernization of

                                the Commission's

                                Competitive Bidding

                                Rules and Procedures

                                (WT Docket No. 05-211).

409..........................  Facilitating the                3060-AJ12

                                Provision of Fixed and

                                Mobile Broadband

                                Access, Educational

                                and Other Advanced

                                Services in the 2150-

                                2162 and 2500-2690 MHz

                                Bands.

410..........................  Amendment of the Rules          3060-AJ16

                                Regarding Maritime

                                Automatic

                                Identification Systems

                                (WT Docket No. 04-344).

411..........................  Service Rules for               3060-AJ19

                                Advanced Wireless

                                Services in the 2155-

                                2175 MHz Band.

412..........................  Service Rules for               3060-AJ20

                                Advanced Wireless

                                Services in the 1915

                                to 1920 MHz, 1995 to

                                2000 MHz, 2020 to 2025

                                MHz, and 2175 to 2180

                                MHz Bands.

413..........................  Rules Authorizing the           3060-AJ21

                                Operation of Low Power

                                Auxiliary Stations in

                                the 698-806 MHz Band,

                                WT Docket No. 08-166;

                                Public Interest

                                Spectrum Coalition,

                                Petition for

                                Rulemaking Regarding

                                Low Power Auxiliary.

414..........................  Amendment of the                3060-AJ22

                                Commission's Rules To

                                Improve Public Safety

                                Communications in the

                                800 MHz Band, and To

                                Consolidate the 800

                                MHz and 900 MHz

                                Business and

                                Industrial/Land

                                Transportation Pool

                                Channels.

415..........................  Amendment of Part 101           3060-AJ28

                                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).

416..........................  In the Matter of                3060-AJ35

                                Service Rules for the

                                698 to 746, 747 to 762

                                and 777 to 792 MHz

                                Bands.

417..........................  National Environmental          3060-AJ36

                                Act Compliance for

                                Proposed Tower

                                Registrations; In the

                                Matter of Effects on

                                Migratory Birds.

418..........................  Amendment of Part 90 of         3060-AJ37

                                the Commission's Rules.

419..........................  Amendment of Part 101           3060-AJ47

                                of the Commission's

                                Rules for Microwave

                                Use and Broadcast

                                Auxiliary Service

                                Flexibility.

420..........................  2004 and 2006 Biennial          3060-AJ50

                                Regulatory Reviews--

                                Streamlining and Other

                                Revisions of the

                                Commission's Rules

                                Governing

                                Construction, Marking,

                                and Lighting of

                                Antenna Structures.

421..........................  Universal Service               3060-AJ58

                                Reform Mobility Fund

                                (WT Docket No. 10-208).

422..........................  Fixed and Mobile                3060-AJ59

                                Services in the Mobile

                                Satellite Service

                                Bands at 1525-1559 MHz

                                and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz,

                                1610-1626.5 MHz and

                                2483.5-2500 MHz, and

                                2000-2020 MHz and 2180-

                                2200 MHz.

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          Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Completed Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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423..........................  2000 Biennial                   3060-AH81

                                Regulatory Review

                                Spectrum Aggregation

                                Limits for Commercial

                                Mobile Radio Services.

424..........................  In the Matter of                3060-AH82

                                Promoting Efficient

                                Use of Spectrum

                                Through Elimination of

                                Barriers to the

                                Development of

                                Secondary Markets.

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             Wireline Competition BUREAU--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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425..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AF85

                                Universal Service

                                Portions of the 1996

                                Telecommunications Act.

426..........................  Telecommunications              3060-AG43

                                Carriers' Use of

                                Customer Proprietary

                                Network Information

                                and Other Customer

                                Information.

427..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AG50

                                Local Competition

                                Provisions of the

                                Telecommunications Act

                                of 1996.

428..........................  Local Telephone                 3060-AH44

                                Networks That LECs

                                Must Make Available to

                                Competitors.

429..........................  2000 Biennial                   3060-AH72

                                Regulatory Review--

                                Telecommunications

                                Service Quality

                                Reporting Requirements.

430..........................  Access Charge Reform            3060-AH74

                                and Universal Service

                                Reform.

431..........................  Numbering Resource              3060-AH80

                                Optimization.

432..........................  National Exchange               3060-AI47

                                Carrier Association

                                Petition.

433..........................  IP-Enabled Services....         3060-AI48

434..........................  Consumer Protection in          3060-AI73

                                the Broadband Era.

435..........................  Establishing Just and           3060-AJ02

                                Reasonable Rates for

                                Local Exchange

                                Carriers (WC Docket

                                No. 07-135).

436..........................  Jurisdictional                  3060-AJ06

                                Separations.

437..........................  Service Quality,                3060-AJ14

                                Customer Satisfaction,

                                Infrastructure and

                                Operating Data

                                Gathering (WC Docket

                                Nos. 08-190, 07-139,

                                07-204, 07-273, 07-21).

438..........................  Form 477; Development           3060-AJ15

                                of Nationwide

                                Broadband Data To

                                Evaluate Reasonable

                                and Timely Deployment

                                of Advanced Services

                                to All Americans.

439..........................  Preserving the Open             3060-AJ30

                                Internet; Broadband

                                Industry Practices.

440..........................  Local Number                    3060-AJ32

                                Portability Porting

                                Interval and

                                Validation

                                Requirements (WC

                                Docket No 07-244).

441..........................  Electronic Tariff               3060-AJ41

                                Filing System (ETFS);

                                WC Docket No. 10-141.

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             Wireline Competition Bureau--Completed Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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442..........................  Implementation of NET           3060-AJ09

                                911 Improvement Act.

443..........................  Petition To Establish           3060-AJ31

                                Procedural

                                Requirements To Govern

                                Proceedings for

                                Forbearance Under

                                Section 10 of the

                                Communications Act of

                                1934, as Amended (WC

                                Docket No.07-267).

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau



Long-Term Actions



331. 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 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Colleen Heitkamp, Chief, Consumer Policy Div., 

Federal Communications Commission, Consumer & Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0974, 

E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG42



332. Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of 

the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94-129)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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    03/15/05  70 FR 12605

 on Recon.

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............  .........  .......................

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    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 

418-7039, Fax: 202 418-0236, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG46



333. Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to 

Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer 

Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 251(a)(2)

    Abstract: These proceedings implement the provisions of sections 

255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act and related sections of the 

Telecommunications Act of 1996 regarding the accessibility of



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telecommunications equipment and services to persons with disabilities.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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R&O.................................   08/14/96  61 FR 42181

NOI.................................   09/26/96  61 FR 50465

NPRM................................   05/22/98  63 FR 28456

R&O.................................   11/19/99  64 FR 63235

Further NOI.........................   11/19/99  64 FR 63277

Public Notice.......................   01/07/02  67 FR 678

R&O.................................   08/06/07  72 FR 43546

NPRM................................   11/21/07  72 FR 65494

R&O.................................   05/07/08  73 FR 25566

R&O.................................   06/12/08  73 FR 33324

Public Notice.......................   08/01/08  73 FR 45008

Policy Statement and 2nd R&O........   09/08/10  75 FR 54508

FNPRM...............................   09/08/10  75 FR 54564

Final Rule Announcement of Effective   12/14/10  75 FR 77781

 Date.

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Cheryl J. King, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights 

Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 

Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 

418-2284, TDD Phone: 202 418-0416, Fax: 202 418-0037, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG58



334. Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With Disabilities 

Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 90-

571)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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       09/01/04  69 FR 53346

 Denied.

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and 

Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 

12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2388, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG75



335. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer 

Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 227

    Abstract: On July 3, 2003, the Commission released a Report and 

Order establishing, along with the FTC, a national do-not-call 

registry. The Commission's Report and Order also adopted rules on the 

use of predictive dialers, the transmission of caller ID information by 

telemarketers, and the sending of unsolicited fax advertisements.

    On September 21, 2004, the Commission released an Order amending 

existing safe harbor rules for telemarketers subject to the do-not-call 

registry to require such telemarketers to access the do-not-call list 

every 31 days, rather than every 3 months.

    On April 5, 2006, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and 

Third Order on Reconsideration amending its facsimile advertising rules 

to implement the Junk Fax Protection Act of 2005. On October 14, 2008, 

the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration addressing certain 

issues raised in petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of 

the Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration.

    On January 4, 2008, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling, 

clarifying that autodialed and prerecorded message calls to wireless 

numbers that are provided by the called party to a creditor in 

connection with an existing debt are permissible as calls made with the 

``prior express consent'' of the called party.

    Following a December 4, 2007 NPRM, on June 17, 2008, the Commission 

released a Report and Order amending its rules to require sellers and/

or telemarketers to honor registrations with the National Do-Not-Call 

Registry indefinitely, unless the registration is cancelled by the 

consumer or the number is removed by the database administrator.

    On January 22, 2010, the Commission released an NPRM proposing to 

require sellers and telemarketers to obtain express written consent 

from recipients before making prerecorded telemarketing calls, commonly 

known as ``robocalls,'' even when the caller has an established 

business relationship with the consumer. The proposals also, among 

other things, would require that prerecorded telemarketing calls 

include an automated, interactive mechanism by which a consumer may 

``opt out'' of receiving future prerecorded messages from a seller or 

telemarketer.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   10/08/02  67 FR 62667

FNPRM...............................   04/03/03  68 FR 16250

Order...............................   07/25/03  68 FR 44144

Order Effective.....................   08/25/03  .......................

Order on Recon......................   08/25/03  68 FR 50978

Order...............................   10/14/03  68 FR 59130

FNPRM...............................   03/31/04  69 FR 16873

Order...............................   10/08/04  69 FR 60311

Order...............................   10/28/04  69 FR 62816

Order on Recon......................   04/13/05  70 FR 19330

Order...............................   06/30/05  70 FR 37705

NPRM................................   12/19/05  70 FR 75102

Public Notice.......................   04/26/06  71 FR 24634

Order...............................   05/03/06  71 FR 25967

NPRM................................   12/14/07  72 FR 71099

Declaratory Ruling..................   02/01/08  73 FR 6041

R&O.................................   07/14/08  73 FR 40183

Order on Recon......................   10/30/08  73 FR 64556

NPRM................................   03/22/10  75 FR 13471

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Kurt Schroeder, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., 

Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 632-0966, 

E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI14



336. Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the 

Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 

03-123)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225

    Abstract: This proceeding established a new docket flowing from the 

previous telecommunications relay service (TRS) history, CC Docket No. 

98-67. This proceeding continues the Commission's inquiry into 

improving the quality of TRS and furthering the goal of functional 

equivalency, consistent with Congress' mandate that TRS regulations 

encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair 

the development of new technology. In this docket, the Commission 

explores ways to improve emergency preparedness for TRS facilities and 

services, new TRS technologies, public access to information and 

outreach, and issues



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related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   08/25/03  68 FR 50993

R&O, Order on Recon.................   09/01/04  69 FR 53346

FNPRM...............................   09/01/04  69 FR 53382

Public Notice.......................   02/17/05  70 FR 8034

Declaratory Ruling/Interpretation...   02/25/05  70 FR 9239

Public Notice.......................   03/07/05  70 FR 10930

Order...............................   03/23/05  70 FR 14568

Public Notice/Announcement of Date..   04/06/05  70 FR 17334

Order...............................   07/01/05  70 FR 38134

Order on Recon......................   08/31/05  70 FR 51643

R&O.................................   08/31/05  70 FR 51649

Order...............................   09/14/05  70 FR 54294

Order...............................   09/14/05  70 FR 54298

Public Notice.......................   10/12/05  70 FR 59346

R&O/Order on Recon..................   12/23/05  70 FR 76208

Order...............................   12/28/05  70 FR 76712

Order...............................   12/29/05  70 FR 77052

NPRM................................   02/01/06  71 FR 5221

Declaratory Ruling/Clarification....   05/31/06  71 FR 30818

FNPRM...............................   05/31/06  71 FR 30848

FNPRM...............................   06/01/06  71 FR 31131

Declaratory Ruling/Dismissal of        06/21/06  71 FR 35553

 Petition.

Clarification.......................   06/28/06  71 FR 36690

Declaratory Ruling on Recon.........   07/06/06  71 FR 38268

Order on Recon......................   08/16/06  71 FR 47141

MO&O................................   08/16/06  71 FR 47145

Clarification.......................   08/23/06  71 FR 49380

FNPRM...............................   09/13/06  71 FR 54009

Final Rule; Clarification...........   02/14/07  72 FR 6960

Order...............................   03/14/07  72 FR 11789

R&O.................................   08/06/07  72 FR 43546

Public Notice.......................   08/16/07  72 FR 46060

Order...............................   11/01/07  72 FR 61813

Public Notice.......................   01/04/08  73 FR 863

R&O/Declaratory Ruling..............   01/17/08  73 FR 3197

Order...............................   02/19/08  73 FR 9031

Order...............................   04/21/08  73 FR 21347

R&O.................................   04/21/08  73 FR 21252

Order...............................   04/23/08  73 FR 21843

Public Notice.......................   04/30/08  73 FR 23361

Order...............................   05/15/08  73 FR 28057

Declaratory Ruling..................   07/08/08  73 FR 38928

FNPRM...............................   07/18/08  73 FR 41307

R&O.................................   07/18/08  73 FR 41286

Public Notice.......................   08/01/08  73 FR 45006

Public Notice.......................   08/05/08  73 FR 45354

Public Notice.......................   10/10/08  73 FR 60172

Order...............................   10/23/08  73 FR 63078

2nd R&O and Order on Recon..........   12/30/08  73 FR 79683

Order...............................   05/06/09  74 FR 20892

Public Notice.......................   05/07/09  74 FR 21364

NPRM................................   05/21/09  74 FR 23815

Public Notice.......................   05/21/09  74 FR 23859

Public Notice.......................   06/12/09  74 FR 28046

Order...............................   07/29/09  74 FR 37624

Public Notice.......................   08/07/09  74 FR 39699

Order...............................   09/18/09  74 FR 47894

Order...............................   10/26/09  74 FR 54913

Public Notice.......................   05/12/10  75 FR 26701

Order Denying Stay Motion (Release     07/09/10  .......................

 Date).

Order...............................   08/13/10  75 FR 49491

Order...............................   09/03/10  75 FR 54040

NPRM................................   11/02/10  75 FR 67333

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and 

Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 

12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2388, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI15



337. 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 U.S.C. 7706; 15 U.S.C. 7712; Pub. L. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   03/31/04  69 FR 16873

NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/17/04

Order...............................   09/16/04  69 FR 55765

Order...............................   06/15/05  70 FR 34665

Order on Recon (Release Date).......   03/22/07

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Kurt Schroeder, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., 

Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 632-0966, 

E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI20



338. 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 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 

202; 47 U.S.C. 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.



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    Timetable:



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               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

Public Notice Comment Period End....   10/03/05

Order on Recon......................   12/13/06  71 FR 74819

R&O.................................   01/08/08  73 FR 1297

Next Action Undetermined............

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    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 

418-7039, Fax: 202 418-0236, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI58



339. Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and 

Billing Format



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 258

    Abstract: In 1999, the Commission adopted truth-in-billing rules to 

address concerns that there is consumer confusion relating to billing 

for telecommunications services. On March 18, 2005, the Commission 

released an Order and FNPRM to further facilitate the ability of 

telephone consumers to make informed choices among competitive service 

offerings.

    On August 28, 2009, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry 

which asks questions about information available to consumers at all 

stages of the purchasing process for all communications services, 

including (1) choosing a provider; (2) choosing a service plan; (3) 

managing use of the service plan; and (4) deciding whether and when to 

switch an existing provider or plan.

    On December 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking proposing rules that would require mobile service providers 

to provide usage alerts and information that will assist consumers in 

avoiding unexpected charges on their bills.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

FNPRM...............................   05/25/05  70 FR 30044

R&O.................................   05/25/05  70 FR 29979

NOI.................................   08/28/09

Public Notice.......................   05/20/10  75 FR 28249

Public Notice.......................   06/11/10  75 FR 33303

NPRM................................   11/26/10  75 FR 72773

NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/27/10

Next Action Undetermined............

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    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, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI61



340. Closed Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613

    Abstract: The Commission's closed captioning rules are designed to 

make video programming more accessible to deaf and hard of hearing 

Americans. This proceeding resolves some issues regarding the 

Commission's closed captioning rules that were raised for comment in 

2005, and also seeks comment on how a certain exemption from the closed 

captioning rules should be applied to digital multicast broadcast 

channels.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   02/03/97  62 FR 4959

R&O.................................   09/16/97  62 FR 48487

Order on Recon......................   10/28/98  63 FR 55959

NPRM................................   09/26/05  70 FR 56150

Order and Declaratory Ruling........   01/13/09  74 FR 1594

NPRM................................   01/13/09  74 FR 1654

Final Rule Announcement of Effective   02/19/10  75 FR 7370

 Date.

Order...............................   02/19/10  75 FR 7368

Order Suspending Effective Date.....   02/19/10  75 FR 7369

Final Rule Correction...............   09/11/09  74 FR 46703

Waiver Order........................   10/04/10  75 FR 61101

Public Notice.......................   11/17/10  75 FR 70168

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI72



341. Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613

    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission adopted rules 

detailing how video programming distributors must make emergency 

information accessible to persons with hearing and visual disabilities.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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FNPRM...............................   01/21/98  63 FR 3070

NPRM................................   12/01/99  64 FR 67236

NPRM Correction.....................   12/22/99  64 FR 71712

Second R&O..........................   05/09/00  65 FR 26757

R&O.................................   09/11/00  65 FR 54805

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI75



342.  Empowering Consumers to Avoid Bill Shock, Consumer 

Information and Disclosure; CG Docket No. 10-207, CG Docket No. 09-158



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 332

    Abstract: On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking which proposes rule that would require mobile 

service providers to provide usage alerts and information that will 

assist consumers in avoiding unexpected charges on their bills.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Public Notice.......................   05/20/10  75 FR 28249

NPRM................................   11/26/10  75 FR 72773

NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/27/10

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, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ51





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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



Office of Engineering and Technology



Long-Term Actions



343. New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 

303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)

    Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of frequency 

bands below 3 GHz to support the introduction of new advanced wireless 

services, including third generations as well as future generations of 

wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide 

range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and 

fixed networks.

    The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking discusses the frequency 

bands that are still under consideration in this proceeding and invites 

additional comments on their disposition. Specifically, it addresses 

the Unlicensed Personal Communications Service (UPCS) band at 1910-1930 

MHz, the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) spectrum at 2155-2160/62 

MHz bands, the Emerging Technology spectrum, at 2160-2165 MHz, and the 

bands reallocated from MSS 91990-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, and 2165-2180 

MHz. We seek comment on these bands with respect to using them for 

paired or unpaired Advance Wireless Service (AWS) operations or as 

relocation spectrum for existing services.

    The 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 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   01/23/01  66 FR 7438

NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/09/01

Final Report........................   04/11/01  66 FR 18740

FNPRM...............................   09/13/01  66 FR 47618

MO&O................................   09/13/01  66 FR 47591

First R&O...........................   10/25/01  66 FR 53973

Petition for Recon..................   11/02/01  66 FR 55666

Second R&O..........................   01/24/03  68 FR 3455

Third NPRM..........................   03/13/03  68 FR 12015

Seventh R&O.........................   12/29/04  69 FR 7793

Petition for Recon..................   04/13/05  70 FR 19469

Eighth R&O..........................   10/26/05  70 FR 61742

Order...............................   10/26/05  70 FR 61742

NPRM................................   10/26/05  70 FR 61752

Public Notice.......................   12/14/05  70 FR 74011

Ninth R&O and Order.................   05/24/06  71 FR 29818

Petition for Recon..................   07/19/06  71 FR 41022

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Rodney Small, Economist, Federal Communications 

Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2452, Fax: 202 418-1944, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH65



344. Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 302 and 303; 47 U.S.C. 

309(j); 47 U.S.C. 336

    Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposed 

amendments to the FCC rules relating to compliance of transmitters and 

facilities with guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) 

energy.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   09/08/03  68 FR 52879

NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/08/03

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Ira Keltz, Electronics Engineer, Federal 

Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 

12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0616, Fax: 202 

418-1944, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI17



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345. Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-

186)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e) 

and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307

    Abstract: The Commission adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio 

transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at 

locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services 

(this unused TV spectrum is often termed ``white spaces''). This action 

will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and 

innovative products and services, including broadband data and other 

services for businesses and consumers. The actions taken are a 

conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent 

harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover, 

the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of 

these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be 

necessary to avoid, and if necessary correct, any interference that may 

occur.

    The Second Memorandum Opinion and Order finalizes rules to make the 

unused spectrum in the TV bands available for unlicensed broadband 

wireless devices. This particular spectrum has excellent propagation 

characteristics that allow signals to reach farther and penetrate walls 

and other structures. Access to this spectrum could enable more 

powerful public Internet connections--super Wi-Fi hot spots--with 

extended range, fewer dead spots, and improved individual speeds as a 

result of reduced congestion on existing networks. This type of 

``opportunistic use'' of spectrum has great potential for enabling 

access to other spectrum bands and improving spectrum efficiency. The 

Commission's actions here are expected to spur investment and 

innovation in applications and devices that will be used not only in 

the TV band but eventually in other frequency bands as well.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   06/18/04  69 FR 34103

First R&O...........................   11/17/06  71 FR 66876

FNPRM...............................   11/17/06  71 FR 66897

R&O and MO&O........................   02/17/09  74 FR 7314

Petitions for Reconsideration.......   04/13/09  74 FR 16870

Second MO&O.........................   12/06/10  75 FR 75814

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal 

Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 

12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7506, Fax: 202 

418-1944, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI52



346. Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03-201)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 

U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal 

Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 

12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554,



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Phone: 202 418-7506, Fax: 202 418-1944, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI54



347. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET 

Docket No. 10-142)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(c) and 

303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 310

    Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rule Making proposes to take a 

number of actions to further the provision of terrestrial broadband 

services in the MSS bands. In the 2 GHz MSS band, the Commission 

proposes to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the existing 

Mobile-Satellite allocation. This will lay the groundwork for providing 

additional flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum in the future. The 

Commission also proposes to apply the terrestrial secondary market 

spectrum leasing rules and procedures to transactions involving 

terrestrial use of the MSS spectrum in the 2 GHz, Big LEO, and L-bands 

in order to create greater certainty and regulatory parity with bands 

licensed for terrestrial broadband service.

    The Commission also asks, in a Notice of Inquiry, about approaches 

for creating opportunities for full use of the 2 GHz band for stand-

alone terrestrial uses. The Commission requests comment on ways to 

promote innovation and investment throughout the MSS bands while also 

ensuring market-wide mobile satellite capability to serve important 

needs like disaster recovery and rural access.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   08/16/10  75 FR 49871

NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/15/10

Reply Comment Period End............   09/30/10

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Nicholas Oros, Electronics Engineer, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 

Phone: 202 418-0636, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ46



348.  Innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands; ET Docket 

No. 10-235



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 

U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)

    Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to further its 

ongoing commitment to addressing America's growing demand for wireless 

broadband services, spur ongoing innovation and investment in mobile 

and ensure that America keeps pace with the global wireless revolution, 

by making a significant amount of new spectrum available for broadband. 

The approach proposed is consistent with the goal set forth in the 

National Broadband Plan (the Plan) to repropose up to 120 megahertz 

from the broadcast television bands for new wireless broadband uses 

through, in part, voluntary contributions of spectrum to an incentive 

auction. Reallocation of this spectrum as proposed will provide the 

necessary flexibility for meeting the requirements of these new 

applications.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   02/01/11  76 FR 5521

NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/18/11

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Deputy Chief, OET, Federal 

Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 

12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2925, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ57



349.  Radio Experimentation and Market Trials Under Part 5 of 

the Commission's Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules; ET Docket 

No. 10-236



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 303

    Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to promote 

innovation and efficiency in spectrum use in the Experimental Radio 

Service (ERS). For many years, the ERS has provided fertile ground for 

testing innovative ideas that have led to new services and new devices 

for all sectors of the economy. The Commission proposes to leverage the 

power of experimental radio licensing to accelerate the rate at which 

these ideas transform from prototypes to consumer devices and services. 

Its goal is to inspire researchers to dream, discover and deliver the 

innovations that push the boundaries of the broadband ecosystem. The 

resulting advancements in devices and services available to the 

American public and greater spectrum efficiency over the long term will 

promote economic growth, global competitiveness, and a better way of 

life for all America

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   02/08/11  76 FR 6928

NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/10/11

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: James Burtle, Chief, Experimental Licensing Branch, 

Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 

20554, Phone: 202 418-2445, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ62



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



Office of Engineering and Technology



Completed Actions



350. Revision of the Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302 to 304; 47 U.S.C. 

307; 47 U.S.C. 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



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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 not 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.

    The Third Memorandum Opinion and Order and Memorandum Opinion and 

Order reaffirmed certain rules and procedures for ultra-wideband 

(``UWB'') devices that operate on an unlicensed basis of the 

Commission's rules. This action terminates the Ultra-Wideband 

Transmission Systems proceeding and thus provides certainty for the 

continued development of UWB equipment, including ground penetrating 

radars for underground imaging, through wall imaging systems, short-

range high capacity data links, and other applications. This action 

terminates this proceeding.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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

Third MO&O and MO&O.................   10/12/10  75 FR 62477

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    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, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH47



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



International Bureau



Long-Term Actions



351. Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio 

Satellite Service in the 2310-2360 MHZ Frequency Band (IB Docket No. 

95-91; GEN Docket No. 90-357)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 151(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 

47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 309(j)

    Abstract: In 1997, the Commission adopted service rules for the 

satellite digital audio radio service (SDARS) in the 2320-2345 MHz 

frequency band and sought further comment on proposed rules governing 

the use of complementary SDARS terrestrial repeaters. The Commission 

released a second further notice of proposed rulemaking in January 

2008, to consider new proposals for rules to govern terrestrial 

repeaters operations. The Commission released a Second Report and Order 

on May 20, 2010, which adopted rules governing the operation of SDARS 

terrestrial repeaters, including establishing a blanket licensing 

regime for repeaters operating up to 12 kilowatts average equivalent 

isotropically radiated power.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   06/15/95  60 FR 35166

R&O.................................   03/11/97  62 FR 11083

FNPRM...............................   04/18/97  62 FR 19095

Second FNPRM........................   01/15/08  73 FR 2437

FNPRM Comment Period End............   03/17/08

2nd R&O.............................   05/20/10  75 FR 45058

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Jay Whaley, Attorney, Federal Communications 

Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 

20554, Phone: 202 418-7184, Fax: 202 418-0748, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AF93



352. Allocation and Designation of Spectrum in the 36.0-43.5 GHz Band



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 47 U.S.C. 

303(e) to 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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............

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    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, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH23



353. Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 

47 U.S.C. 303(g); et seq.

    Abstract: The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(NPRM) to streamline its procedures for reviewing satellite license 

applications. Before 2003, the Commission used processing rounds to 

review those applications. In a processing round, when an application 

was filed, the International Bureau (Bureau) issued a public notice 

establishing a cut-off date for other mutually exclusive satellite 

applications, and then considered all those applications together. In 

cases where sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the applications was 

not available, the Bureau directed the applicants to negotiate a 

mutually agreeable solution. Those negotiations took a long time, and 

delayed provision of satellite services to the public.

    The NPRM invited comment on two alternatives for expediting the 

satellite application process. One alternative was to replace the 

processing round procedure with a ``first-come, first-served'' 

procedure that would allow the Bureau to issue a satellite license to 

the first party filing a complete, acceptable application. The other 

alternative was to streamline the processing round procedure by 

adopting one or more of the following proposals: (1) Place a time



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limit on negotiations; (2) establish criteria to select among competing 

applicants; (3) divide the available spectrum evenly among the 

applicants.

    In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission 

determined that different procedures were better-suited for different 

kinds of satellite applications. For most geostationary orbit (GSO) 

satellite applications, the Commission adopted a first-come, first-

served approach. For most non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite 

applications, the Commission adopted a procedure in which the available 

spectrum is divided evenly among the qualified applicants. The 

Commission also adopted measures to discourage applicants from filing 

speculative applications, including a bond requirement, payable if a 

licensee misses a milestone. The bond amounts originally were $5 

million for each GSO satellite, and $7.5 million for each NGSO 

satellite system. These were interim amounts. Concurrently with the 

First Report and Order, the Commission adopted an FNPRM to determine 

whether to revise the bond amounts on a long-term basis.

    In the Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a 

streamlined procedure for certain kinds of satellite license 

modification requests.

    In the Third Report and Order, the Commission adopted a 

standardized application form for satellite licenses, and adopted a 

mandatory electronic filing requirement for certain satellite 

applications.

    In the Fourth Report and Order, the Commission revised the bond 

amounts based on the record developed in response to FNPRM. The bond 

amounts are now $3 million for each GSO satellite, and $5 million for 

each NGSO satellite system.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   03/19/02  67 FR 12498

NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/02/02

Second R&O (Release Date)...........   06/20/03  68 FR 62247

Second FNPRM (Release Date).........   07/08/03  68 FR 53702

Third R&O (Release Date)............   07/08/03  68 FR 63994

FNPRM...............................   08/27/03  68 FR 51546

First R&O...........................   08/27/03  68 FR 51499

FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/27/03

Fourth R&O (Release Date)...........   04/16/04  69 FR 67790

Fifth R&O, First Order on Recon        07/06/04  69 FR 51586

 (Release Date).

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Fern Jarmulnek, Associate Chief, Satellite and 

Radio Communication Division, Federal Communications Commission, 

International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 

202 418-0751, Fax: 202 418-0748, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH98



354. Mitigation of Orbital Debris (IB Docket No. 02-54)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 

303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f) and 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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............

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    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, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI06



355. Amendment of the Commission's Rules (IB Docket No. 04-47)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 34 to 39; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 161; 

47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; et seq.

    Abstract: The FCC amended several rules in the Report and Order. 

Specifically, the 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 to comply with the Coastal Zone 

Management Act of 1972 (CZMA). The North American Submarine Cable 

Association filed a petition for reconsideration regarding the 

amendment to the submarine cable landing licensing rules. In the Order 

on Reconsideration, the FCC reaffirmed that the CZMA applies to its 

submarine cable landing licensing and clarified the rules to ensure the 

rules comply with the CZMA review procedures established by the 

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of 

Commerce.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1460, Fax: 202 418-2824, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI41



356. Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International 

Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04-112)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 

U.S.C. 201 to 205; et seq.

    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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   04/12/04



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NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/23/04  69 FR 29676

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1460, Fax: 202 418-2824, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI42



357. 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 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 

U.S.C. 303(e); et seq.

    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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Federal 

Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-1414, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI44



358. Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Allocate Spectrum and Adopt 

Service Rules and Procedures To Govern the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Earth 

Stations (IB Docket No. 07-101)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 

157(a); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 

303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 308

    Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on the proposed amendment of 

parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's rules to allocate spectrum for use 

with Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES) in the Fixed-Satellite 

Service in the Ku-band uplink at 14.0-14.5 GHz and Ku-band downlink at 

11.72-12.2 GHz on a primary basis, and in the extended Ku-band downlink 

at 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz on a non-protected basis, and to 

adopt Ku-band VMES licensing and service rules modeled on the FCC's 

rules for Ku-band Earth Stations on Vessels (ESVs). The record in this 

proceeding will provide a basis for Commission action to facilitate 

introduction of this proposed service.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   07/08/07  72 FR 39357

NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/04/07

R&O.................................   11/04/09  74 FR 57092

Petition for Reconsideration........   04/14/10  75 FR 19401

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Federal 

Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-1414, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI90



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



International Bureau



Completed Actions



359. Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations for Satellite 

Application and Licensing Procedures (IB Docket No. 95-117)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 4; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 

U.S.C. 554; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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

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    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, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AD70



360. Streamlining Earth Station Licensing Rules (IB Docket No. 00-248)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701 to 744

    Abstract: The Commission has found several cases in which modifying 

or eliminating rules could facilitate



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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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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 Recon....   10/26/05  70 FR 61825

Eighth R&O..........................   11/24/08  73 FR 70897

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    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, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH60



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



Media Bureau



Long-Term Actions



361. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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        04/15/94  59 FR 17943

 Fifth NPRM.

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

Sixth Order on Recon, Fifth R&O, and   12/06/94  59 FR 62614

 Seventh NPRM.

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        07/12/95  60 FR 35854

 Recon.

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    04/15/96  61 FR 16447

 FNPRM.

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............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.



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    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, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AF41



362. Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   07/30/93  58 FR 40762

R&O.................................   04/15/94  59 FR 17975

Second NPRM.........................   04/15/94  59 FR 18066

MO&O................................   10/14/94  59 FR 52087

Second R&O/First Order on Recon/       03/08/96  61 FR 9361

 FNPRM.

Correction..........................   03/22/96  61 FR 11749

NPRM and Order......................   09/05/02  67 FR 56882

Next Action Undetermined............

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    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, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AF48



363. Cable Home Wiring



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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............

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    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, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG02



364. Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97-

80)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 549

    Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules to address the mandate 

expressed in section 629 of the Communications Act to ensure the 

commercial availability of ``navigation devices,'' the equipment used 

to access video programming and other services from multichannel video 

programming systems.

    Specifically, the Commission required MVPDs to make available by, a 

security element (known as a ``cablecard'') separate from the basic 

navigation device (e.g., cable set-top boxes, digital video recorders, 

and television receivers with navigation capabilities). The separation 

of the security element from the host device required by this rule 

(referred to as the ``integration ban'') was designed to enable 

unaffiliated manufacturers, retailers, and other vendors to 

commercially market host devices while allowing MVPDs to retain control 

over their system security. Also, in this proceeding, the Commission 

adopted unidirectional ``plug and play'' rules, to govern compatibility 

between MVPDs and navigation devices manufactured by consumer 

electronics manufacturers not affiliated with cable operators.

    In the most recent FNPRM, the Commission proposed new rules to 

improve the operation of the CableCard regime.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   03/05/97  62 FR 10011

R&O.................................   07/15/98  63 FR 38089

Order on Recon......................   06/02/99  64 FR 29599

FNPRM & Declaratory Ruling..........   09/28/00  65 FR 58255

FNPRM...............................   01/16/03  68 FR 2278

Order and FNPRM.....................   06/17/03  68 FR 35818

Second R&O..........................   11/28/03  68 FR 66728

FNPRM...............................   11/28/03  68 FR 66776

Order on Recon......................   01/28/04  69 FR 4081

Second R&O..........................   06/22/05  70 FR 36040

Third FNPRM.........................   07/25/07  72 FR 40818

4th FNPRM...........................   05/14/10  75 FR 27256

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, 

Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1573, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG28



365. Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99-325)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 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



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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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, 

Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554, Phone: 202 418-2700, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH40



366. Second Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the 

Conversion to DTV



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 4(i) and 4(j); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 

U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336

    Abstract: On January 18, 2001, the Commission adopted a Report and 

Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, addressing a 

number of issues related to the conversion of the nation's broadcast 

television system from analog to digital television. The Second Report 

and Order resolved several major technical issues including the issue 

of receiver performance standards, DTV tuners, and revisions to certain 

components of the DTV transmission standard. A subsequent NPRM 

commenced the Commission's second periodic review of the progress of 

the digital television conversion. The resulting R&O adopted a 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   03/23/00  65 FR 15600

R&O.................................   02/13/01  66 FR 9973

MO&O................................   12/18/01  66 FR 65122

Third MO&O and Order on Recon.......   10/02/02  67 FR 61816

Second R&O and Second MO&O..........   10/11/02  67 FR 63290

NPRM................................   02/18/03  68 FR 7737

R&O.................................   10/04/04  69 FR 59500

Second R&O..........................   05/10/07  72 FR 26554

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: 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, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH54



367. Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MM Docket No. 98-204)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 

U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 

U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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.

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    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, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH95



368. Broadcast Multiple and Cross-Ownership Limits



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 

47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 and 310

    Abstract: 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. An appeal of this action is before 

the Third Circuit.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   10/05/01  66 FR 50991

R&O.................................   08/05/03  68 FR 46286

Public Notice.......................   02/19/04  69 FR 9216

FNPRM...............................   08/09/06  71 FR 4511

Second FNPRM........................   08/08/07  72 FR 44539

R&O and Order on Recon..............   02/21/08  73 FR 9481

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Amy Brett, Asst. Div. Chief, Industry Analysis 

Div., Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, 

SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2703, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH97



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369. Establishment of Rules for Digital Low Power Television, 

Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 

03-185)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336

    Abstract: This proceeding initiates the digital television 

conversion for low power television (LPTV) and television translator 

stations. The rules and policies adopted as a result of this proceeding 

provide the framework for these stations' conversion from analog to 

digital broadcasting. The Report and Order adopts definitions and 

permissible use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations. 

The FNPRM considers the remaining issues requiring resolution in order 

to complete the low power television digital transition.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   09/26/03  68 FR 55566

NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/25/03  .......................

R&O.................................   11/29/04  69 FR 69325

FNPRM and MO&O......................   10/18/10  75 FR 63766

Next Action Undetermined.

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    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, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI38



370. Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 

04-256)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 

U.S.C. 303; et seq.

    Abstract: A joint sales agreement (JSA) is an agreement with a 

licensee of a brokered station that authorizes a broker to sell some or 

all of the advertising time for the brokered station in return for a 

fee or percentage of revenues paid to the licensee. The Commission has 

sought comment on whether TV JSAs should be attributed for purposes of 

determining compliance with the Commission's multiple ownership rules.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   08/26/04  69 FR 52464

NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/27/04  .......................

Next Action Undetermined.             .........

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Amy Brett, Asst. Div. Chief, Industry Analysis 

Div., Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, 

SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2703, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI55



371. 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 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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.             .........

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    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, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI63



372. Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies 

(MB Docket No. 05-312)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to (j); 47 U.S.C. 

157; 47 U.S.C. 301; et seq.

    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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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.             .........

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI68



373. 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 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 

541(a)(1); 47 U.S.C. 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



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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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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.

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    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, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI69



374. Program Access Rules--Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition 

and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 07-

29, 07-198)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   03/01/07  72 FR 9289

NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/02/07  .......................

R&O.................................   10/04/07  72 FR 56645

NPRM................................   10/31/07  72 FR 61590

NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/30/07  .......................

R&O.................................   03/02/10  75 FR 9692

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: David Konczal, Policy Division, Media Bureau, 

Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 

20554, Phone: 202 418-2228, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI87



375. Third Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies 

Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television (MB Docket No. 07-91)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 

47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 312; 47 U.S.C. 

316; 47 U.S.C. 318 and 319; 47 U.S.C. 324 and 325; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 

337

    Abstract: Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, full-

power broadcast stations must transmit only in digital signals, and may 

no longer transmit analog signals. This proceeding is the Commission's 

third periodic review of the transition of the nation's broadcast 

television system from analog to digital television (DTV). The 

Commission conducts these periodic reviews in order to assess the 

progress of the transition and make any necessary adjustments to the 

Commission's rules and policies to facilitate the introduction of DTV 

service and the recovery of spectrum at the end of the transition. In 

this review, the Commission considers how to ensure that broadcasters 

complete construction of their final post-transition (digital) 

facilities by the statutory deadline.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   07/09/07  72 FR 37310

NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/08/07  .......................

R&O.................................   01/30/08  73 FR 5634

Order on Clarification..............   07/10/08  73 FR 39623

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI89



376. Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 532; 47 

U.S.C. 536

    Abstract: The concept of localism has been a cornerstone of 

broadcast regulation. The Commission has consistently held that as 

temporary trustee of the public's airwaves, broadcasters are obligated 

to operate their stations to serve the public interest. Specifically, 

broadcasters are required to air programming responsive to the needs 

and issues of the people in their licensed communities. The Commission 

opened this proceeding to seek input on a number of issues related to 

broadcast localism.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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Report and NPRM.....................   02/13/08  73 FR 8255

NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/14/08

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Mary Beth Murphy, Division Chief, Policy Division, 

Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2132, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ04



377. Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket No. 99-25)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 

303; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 405

    Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to establish a new 

noncommercial educational low power FM radio service for non-profit 

community organizations and public safety entities. In January 2000, 

the Commission adopted a Report and Order establishing two classes of 

LPFM stations, 100 watt (LP100) and 10 watt (LP10) facilities, with 

service radii of approximately 3.5 miles and 1-2 miles, respectively. 

The Report and Order also established ownership and eligibility rules 

for the LPFM service. The Commission generally restricted ownership to 

entities with no attributable interest in any other broadcast station 

or other media. To



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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 need 

adjustment in order to ensure that the Commission maximizes the value 

of the LPFM service without harming the interests of full-power FM 

stations or other Commission licensees. The Commission sought comment 

on a number of issues with respect to LPFM ownership restrictions and 

eligibility.

    The Third Report and Order resolves issues raised in the Further 

Notice. The accompanying Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(FNPRM) considers rule changes to avoid the potential loss of LPFM 

stations.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   02/16/99  64 FR 7577

R&O.................................   02/15/00  65 FR 7616

MO&O and Order on Recon.............   11/09/00  65 FR 67289

Second R&O..........................   05/10/01  66 FR 23861

Second Order on Recon and FNPRM.....   07/07/05  70 FR 3918

Third R&O and Second FNPRM..........   01/17/08  73 FR 3202

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, 

Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 

20554, Phone: 202 418-2700, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ07



378. Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising (MB 

Docket No. 08-90)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 

U.S.C. 303(a); 47 U.S.C. 317; 47 U.S.C. 405; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM and NOI........................   07/24/08  73 FR 43194

NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/22/08

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, 

Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1573, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ10



379. 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 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 

U.S.C. 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.

    The Second Further Notice seeks comment on proposals to synchronize 

rules regarding tower construction near AM antennas.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   07/27/99  64 FR 40539

R&O.................................   04/25/01  66 FR 20752

FNPRM...............................   04/25/01  66 FR 20779

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............

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    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, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ17



380. 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 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 

157; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 

309; 47 U.S.C. 312; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 318 and 319; 47 U.S.C. 324 

and 325; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337

    Abstract: 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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............

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    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, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ18



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381. Policies To Promote Rural Radio Service and To Streamline 

Allotment and Assignment Procedures (MB Docket No. 09-52)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 

303; 47 U.S.C. 307 and 309(j)

    Abstract: This proceeding was commenced to consider a number of 

changes to the Commission's rules and procedures to carry out the 

statutory goal of distributing radio service fairly and equitably, and 

to increase the transparency and efficiency of radio broadcast auction 

and licensing processes. In the NPRM, comment is sought on specific 

proposals regarding the procedures used to award commercial broadcast 

spectrum in the AM and FM broadcast bands. The accompanying Report and 

Order adopts rules that provide tribes a priority to obtain broadcast 

radio licenses in tribal communities. The Commission concurrently 

adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on 

whether to extend the tribal priority to tribes that do not possess 

tribal land.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   05/13/09  74 FR 22498

NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/10/09

First R&O...........................   03/04/10  75 FR 9797

FNPRM...............................   03/04/10  75 FR 9856

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, 

Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 

20554, Phone: 202 418-2700, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ23



382. Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services 

(MB Docket No. 07-294)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i) 

and (j); 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 

U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 534 and 535

    Abstract: Diversity and competition are longstanding and important 

Commission goals. The measures proposed, as well as those adopted in 

this proceeding, are intended to promote diversity of ownership of 

media outlets. In the Report and Order and third FNPRM, measures are 

enacted to increase participation in the broadcasting industry by new 

entrants and small businesses, including minority- and women-owned 

businesses. In the Report and Order and fourth FNPRM, the Commission 

adopts improvements to its data collection in order to obtain an 

accurate and comprehensive assessment of minority and female broadcast 

ownership in the United States. The Memorandum Opinion & Order 

addressed petitions for Reconsideration of the rules, and also sought 

comment on a proposal to expand the reporting requirements to non-

attributable interests.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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R&O.................................   05/16/08  73 FR 28361

3rd FNPRM...........................   05/16/08  73 FR 28400

R&O.................................   05/27/09  74 FR 25163

4th FNPRM...........................   05/27/09  74 FR 25305

5th NPRM (release date).............   10/16/09

MO&O................................   10/30/09  74 FR 56131

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Amy Brett, Asst. Div. Chief, Industry Analysis 

Div., Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, 

SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2703, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ27



383. Implementation of Section 203 of the Satellite Television 

Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA) (MB Docket No. 10-148)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 340

    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission modified its satellite 

television ``significantly viewed'' rules to implement Section 203 of 

the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA). 

Section 203 of the STELA amends section 340 of the Communications Act, 

which gives satellite carriers the authority to offer out-of-market but 

``significantly viewed'' broadcast television network stations as part 

of their local service to subscribers.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   07/28/10  75 FR 44198

R&O.................................   11/29/10  75 FR 72968

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ43



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



Media Bureau



Completed Actions



384. Direct Broadcast Public Interest Obligations (MM Docket No. 93-25)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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

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    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, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH59



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



Office of Managing Director



Long-Term Actions



385. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 159

    Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 

47 U.S.C. 159, requires the FCC to recover the cost of its activities 

by assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries 

of the activities.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   04/06/06  71 FR 17410

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



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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

NPRM................................   04/26/10  75 FR 21536

NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/04/10

R&O.................................   07/19/10  75 FR 41932

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Roland Helvajian, Office of the Managing Director, 

Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 

20554, Phone: 202 418-0444, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI79



386.  Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules, Concerning 

Practice and Procedure, Amendment of Cores Registration System; MD 

Docket No. 10-234



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 158(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 

159(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 5 U.S.C. 5514; 31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(1)

    Abstract: This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes revisions 

intended to make the Commission's Registration System (CORES) more 

feature-friendly and improve the Commission's ability to comply with 

various statutes that govern debt collection and the collection of 

personal information by the federal government. The proposed 

modifications to CORES partly include: Requiring entities and 

individuals to rely primarily upon a single FRN that may, at their 

discretion, be linked to subsidiary or associated accounts; allowing 

entities to identify multiple points of contact; eliminating some of 

our exceptions to the requirement that entities and individuals provide 

their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) at the time of registration; 

requiring FRN holders to provide their e-mail addresses; modifying 

CORES log-in procedures; adding attention flags and automated notices 

that would inform FRN holders of their financial standing before the 

Commission; and adding data fields to enable FRN holders to indicate 

their tax-exempt status and notify the Commission of pending bankruptcy 

proceedings.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   02/01/11  76 FR 5652

NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/03/11

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Mr. Warren Firschein, Attorney, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, 

Phone: 202 418-0844, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ54



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau



Long-Term Actions



387. Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 

Emergency Calling Systems



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 134(i); 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 

U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309

    Abstract: In a series of orders in several related proceedings 

issued since 1996, the Federal Communications Commission has taken 

action to improve the quality and reliability of 911 emergency services 

for wireless phone users. Rules have been adopted governing the 

availability of basic 911 services and the implementation of enhanced 

911 (E911) for wireless services.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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FNPRM...............................   08/02/96  61 FR 40374

R&O.................................   08/02/96  61 FR 40348

MO&O................................   01/16/98  63 FR 2631

Second R&O..........................   06/28/99  64 FR 34564

Third R&O...........................   11/04/99  64 FR 60126

Second MO&O.........................   12/29/99  64 FR 72951

Fourth MO&O.........................   10/02/00  65 FR 58657

FNPRM...............................   06/13/01  66 FR 31878

Order...............................   11/02/01  66 FR 55618

R&O.................................   05/23/02  67 FR 36112

Public Notice.......................   07/17/02  67 FR 46909

Order to Stay.......................   07/26/02

Order on Recon......................   01/22/03  68 FR 2914

FNPRM...............................   01/23/03  68 FR 3214

R&O, Second FNPRM...................   02/11/04  69 FR 6578

Second R&O..........................   09/07/04  69 FR 54037

NPRM................................   06/20/07  72 FR 33948

NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/18/07

R&O.................................   02/14/08  73 FR 8617

Public Notice.......................   09/25/08  73 FR 55473

Comment Period End..................   10/18/08

Public Notice.......................   11/18/09  74 FR 59539

Comment Period End..................   12/04/09

FNPRM...............................   11/02/10  75 FR 67321

Order, Comment Period Extension.....   01/07/11  76 FR 1126

Comment Period End..................   02/18/11

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG34



388. Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 

U.S.C. 222; 47 U.S.C. 251

    Abstract: The rules generally will assist State governments in 

drafting legislation that will ensure that multi-line telephone systems 

are compatible with the enhanced 911 network.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   10/11/94  59 FR 54878

FNPRM...............................   01/23/03  68 FR 3214

Second FNPRM........................   02/11/04  69 FR 6595

R&O.................................   02/11/04  69 FR 6578

Public Notice.......................   01/13/05  70 FR 2405

Comment Period End..................   03/29/05

NOI.................................   01/13/11  76 FR 2297

NOI Comment Period End..............   03/14/11

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG60



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389. In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement 

Act



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 229; 47 U.S.C. 1001 to 1008

    Abstract: All of the decisions in this proceeding thus far are 

aimed at implementation of provisions of the Communications Assistance 

for Law Enforcement Act.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   10/10/97  62 FR 63302

Order...............................   01/13/98  63 FR 1943

FNPRM...............................   11/16/98  63 FR 63639

R&O.................................   01/29/99  64 FR 51462

Order...............................   03/29/99  64 FR 14834

Second R&O..........................   09/23/99  64 FR 51462

Third R&O...........................   09/24/99  64 FR 51710

Order on Recon......................   09/28/99  64 FR 52244

Policy Statement....................   10/12/99  64 FR 55164

Second Order on Recon...............   05/04/01  66 FR 22446

Order...............................   10/05/01  66 FR 50841

Order on Remand.....................   05/02/02  67 FR 21999

NPRM................................   09/23/04  69 FR 56976

First R&O...........................   10/13/05  70 FR 59704

Second R&O..........................   07/05/06  71 FR 38091

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG74



390. Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements 

for Public Safety Communications Requirements



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 

U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 337(a); 47 U.S.C. 403

    Abstract: This item takes steps toward developing a flexible 

regulatory framework to meet vital current and future public safety 

communications needs.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   10/09/97  62 FR 60199

Second NPRM.........................   11/07/97  62 FR 60199

First R&O...........................   11/02/98  63 FR 58645

Third NPRM..........................   11/02/98  63 FR 58685

MO&O................................   11/04/99  64 FR 60123

Second R&O..........................   08/08/00  65 FR 48393

Fourth NPRM.........................   08/25/00  65 FR 51788

Second MO&O.........................   09/05/00  65 FR 53641

Third MO&O..........................   11/07/00  65 FR 66644

Third R&O...........................   11/07/00  65 FR 66644

Fifth NPRM..........................   02/16/01  66 FR 10660

Fourth R&O..........................   02/16/01  66 FR 10632

MO&O................................   09/27/02  67 FR 61002

NPRM................................   11/08/02  67 FR 68079

R&O.................................   12/13/02  67 FR 76697

NPRM................................   04/27/05  70 FR 21726

R&O.................................   04/27/05  70 FR 21671

NPRM................................   04/07/06  71 FR 17786

NPRM................................   09/21/06  71 FR 55149

Ninth NPRM..........................   01/10/07  72 FR 1201

Ninth NPRM Comment Period End.......   02/26/07  .......................

R&O and FNPRM.......................   05/02/07  72 FR 24238

R&O and FNPRM Comment Period End....   05/23/07  .......................

Second R&O..........................   08/24/07  72 FR 48814

Second FNPRM........................   05/21/08  73 FR 29582

Third FNPRM.........................   10/03/08  73 FR 57750

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Jeff Cohen, Senior Legal Counsel, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0799, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG85



391. 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 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 

47 U.S.C. 303(r)

    Abstract: The FCC seeks comment regarding Accounts Settlement in 

the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) Radio 

Services.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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.

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    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



392. Implementation of 911 Act



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 

U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 202; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 210; 

47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 

U.S.C. 308 to 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 310

    Abstract: This proceeding is separate from the Commission's 

proceeding on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems (E911) in that it is 

intended to implement provisions of the Wireless Communications and 

Public Safety Act of 1999 through the promotion of public safety by the 

deployment of a seamless, nationwide emergency communications 

infrastructure that includes wireless communications services. More 

specifically, a chief goal of the proceeding is to ensure that all 

emergency calls are routed to the appropriate local emergency authority 

to provide assistance. The E911 proceeding goes a step further and is 

aimed at improving the effectiveness and reliability of wireless 911 

dispatchers with additional information on wireless 911 calls.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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Fourth R&O, Third NPRM, and NPRM....   09/19/00  65 FR 56752

Fifth R&O, First R&O, and MO&O......   01/14/02  67 FR 1643

Final Rule..........................   01/25/02  67 FR 3621

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: David H. Siehl, Attorney, Federal Communications 

Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1313, Fax: 202 418-2816, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH90



393. Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 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



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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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   03/26/04  69 FR 15761

FNPRM...............................   11/26/04  69 FR 68859

R&O.................................   12/03/04  69 FR 70316

Announcement of Effective Date and     12/30/04  69 FR 78338

 Partial Stay.

Petition for Recon..................   02/15/05  70 FR 7737

Amendment of Delegated Authority....   02/21/08  73 FR 9462

Public Notice.......................   08/02/10  .......................

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety 

and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, 

DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI22



394. E911 Requirements For IP-Enabled Service Providers



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 

U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)

    Abstract: The notice seeks comment on what additional steps the 

Commission should take to ensure that providers of voice-over Internet 

protocol services that interconnect with the public switched telephone 

network provide ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   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  .......................

FNPRM, NOI..........................   11/02/10  75 FR 67321

Order, Extension of Comment Period..   01/07/11  76 FR 1126

Reply Comment Period End............   02/18/11  .......................

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI62



395. Recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of 

Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 218; 47 

U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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



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Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety 

and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, 

DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI78



396. Stolen Vehicle Recovery System (SVRS)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 

301 to 303

    Abstract: The Report and Order amends 47 CFR 90.20(e)(6) governing 

stolen vehicle recovery system operations at 173.075 MHz, by increasing 

the radiated power limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the 

power output limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the power 

output limit for narrowband mobile transceivers; modifying the base 

station duty cycle; increasing the tracking duty cycle for mobile 

transceivers; and retaining the requirement for TV channel 7 

interference studies and that such studies must be served on TV channel 

7 stations.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   08/23/06  71 FR 49401

NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/10/06  .......................

R&O.................................   10/14/08  73 FR 60631

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Zenji Nakazawa, Assoc. Chief, Policy Division, 

Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7949, 

E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ01



397. Commercial Mobile Alert System



    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109-347 title VI; EO 13407; 47 U.S.C. 151; 

47 U.S.C. 154(i)

    Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the 

Commission initiated a comprehensive rulemaking to establish a 

commercial mobile alert system under which commercial mobile service 

providers may elect to transmit emergency alerts to the public. The 

Commission has issued three orders adopting CMAS rules as required by 

statute. Issues raised in an FNPRM regarding testing requirements for 

non-commercial educational and public broadcast television stations 

remain outstanding.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   01/03/08  73 FR 545

NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/04/08  .......................

First R&O...........................   07/24/08  73 FR 43009

Second R&O..........................   08/14/08  73 FR 47550

FNPRM...............................   08/14/08  73 FR 47568

FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/15/08  .......................

Third R&O...........................   09/22/08  73 FR 54511

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety 

and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, 

DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ03



398. Emergency Alert System



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 

154(o); 47 U.S.C. 301 ; 47 U.S.C. 393(r) and 303(v); 47 U.S.C. 307 and 

309; 47 U.S.C. 335 and 403; 47 U.S.C. 544(g); 47 U.S.C. 606 and 615

    Abstract: This revision of 47 CFR part 11 provides for national-

level testing of the Emergency Alert System.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   01/12/10  75 FR 4760

NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/30/10  .......................

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Eric Ehrenreich, Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, 

Phone: 202 418-1726, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ33



399.  Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket 

No. 07-114



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 332

    Abstract: Related to the proceedings in which the FCC has 

previously acted to improve the quality of all emergency services, this 

action requires wireless carriers to take steps to provide more 

specific automatic location information in connection with 911 

emergency calls to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in areas 

where wireless carriers have not done so in the past. Wireless 

licensees must now satisfy amended Enhanced 911 location accuracy 

standards at either a county-based or a PSAP-based geographic level.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   06/20/07  72 FR 33948

NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/11/07  .......................

R&O.................................   02/14/08  73 FR 8617

Public Notice.......................   09/25/08  73 FR 55473

Comment Period End..................   10/14/08  .......................

Public Notice.......................   11/18/09  74 FR 59539

Comment Period End..................   12/04/09  .......................

2nd R&O.............................   11/18/10  75 FR 70604

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ52



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



Wireless Telecommunications Bureau



Long-Term Actions



400. 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 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 47 U.S.C. 

303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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O on Recon of Fifth MO&O and D, E, &   11/15/00  65 FR 68927

 F R&O.

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............  .........  .......................

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    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, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG21



401. Service Rules for the 746 to 764 and 776 to 794 MHZ Bands, and 

Revisions to the Commission's Rules



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 1; 47 U.S.C. 4(i); 47 U.S.C. 7; 47 

U.S.C. 10; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 

U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 and 308; 47 U.S.C. 309(j) and 

309(k); 47 U.S.C. 310 and 311; 47 U.S.C. 315; 47 U.S.C. 317; 47 U.S.C. 

324; 47 U.S.C. 331 and 332; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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............  .........  .......................

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    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, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH32



402. Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission's Rules Governing 

Maritime Communications



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 302 to 303

    Abstract: This matter concerns the amendment of the rules governing 

maritime communications in order to consolidate, revise and streamline 

the regulations as well as address new international requirements and 

improve the operational ability of all users of marine radios.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   03/24/00  65 FR 21694

NPRM................................   08/17/00  65 FR 50173

NPRM................................   05/17/02  67 FR 35086

Report & Order......................   08/07/03  68 FR 46957

Second R&O, Sixth R&O, Second FNPRM.   04/06/04  69 FR 18007

Comments Due........................   06/07/04  .......................

Reply Comments Due..................   07/06/04  .......................

Second R&O and Sixth R&O............   11/08/04  69 FR 64664

NPRM................................   11/08/06  71 FR 65447

Final Action........................   01/25/08  73 FR 4475

Petition for Reconsideration........   03/18/08  73 FR 14486

4th R&O [Release Date]..............   06/10/10  .......................

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0680, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH55



403. Competitive Bidding Procedures



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 

309; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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............  .........  .......................

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    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, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH57



404. Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio 

Service Providers



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(n); 47 U.S.C. 154(i) 

and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 251(a); 47 U.S.C. 253; 47 

U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(1)(B); 47 U.S.C. 309

    Abstract: This rulemaking considers whether the Commission should 

adopt an automatic roaming rule for voice services for Commercial 

Mobile Radio Services and whether the Commission should adopt a roaming 

rule for mobile data services.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   11/21/00  65 FR 69891

NPRM................................   09/28/05  70 FR 56612

NPRM................................   01/19/06  71 FR 3029

FNPRM...............................   08/30/07  72 FR 50085

Final Rule..........................   08/30/07  72 FR 50064

Final Rule..........................   04/28/10  75 FR 22263

FNPRM...............................   04/28/10  75 FR 22338

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Peter Trachtenberg, Assoc. Div. Chief SCPD, WTB, 

Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7369, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    Christina Clearwater, Asst. Div. Chief, SCPD, WTB, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th



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Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1893, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH83



405. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy 

Division, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1550, Fax: 202 418-

7447, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI31



406. Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHZ Band 

Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Channels



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 

303(r); 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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 55772

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............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Michael Wilhelm, Federal Communications Commission, 

445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0870, E-

mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI34



407. Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation 

(WT Docket No. 01-289)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e)

    Abstract: This proceeding is intended to streamline, consolidate 

and revise our part 87 rules governing the Aviation Radio Service. The 

rule changes are designed to ensure these rules reflect current 

technological advances.

    Timetable:



 

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   10/16/01  66 FR 64785

NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/14/02  .......................

R&O and FNPRM.......................   10/16/03  .......................

FNPRM...............................   04/12/04  69 FR 19140

FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/12/04  .......................

R&O.................................   06/14/04  69 FR 32577

NPRM................................   12/06/06  71 FR 70710

NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/06/07  .......................

Final Rule..........................   12/06/06  71 FR 70671

3rd R&O [Release Date]..............   06/15/10  .......................

Stay Order (Release Date)...........   01/11/11  .......................

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0680, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI35



408. Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) 

and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and 

Procedures (WT Docket No. 05-211)



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 

(j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 155(c); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 

U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 

U.S.C. 325(e); 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 339; 47 U.S.C. 

554

    Abstract: This proceeding implements rules and procedures needed to 

comply with the recently enacted Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act 

(CSEA). It establishes a mechanism for reimbursing federal agencies out 

of spectrum auction proceeds for the cost of relocating their 

operations from certain ``eligible frequencies'' that have been 

reallocated from Federal to non-Federal use. It also seeks to improve 

the Commission's ability to achieve Congress'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:



 

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   06/14/05  70 FR 43372

NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/26/05  .......................

Declaratory Ruling..................   06/14/05  70 FR 43322

R&O.................................   01/24/06  71 FR 6214

FNPRM...............................   02/03/06  71 FR 6992

FNPRM Comment Period End............   02/24/06  .......................

Second R&O..........................   04/25/06  71 FR 26245

Order on Recon of Second R&O........   06/02/06  71 FR 34272

NPRM................................   06/21/06  71 FR 35594

NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/21/06  .......................

Reply Comment Period End............   09/19/06  .......................

Second Order and Recon of Second R&O   04/04/08  73 FR 18528

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum 

Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, 

SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7384, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI88



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409. Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, 

Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 

MHZ Bands



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 

307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337

    Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on whether to assign 

Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum in the Gulf of Mexico. It 

also seeks comment on how to license unassigned and available EBS 

spectrum. Specifically, we seek comment on whether it would be in the 

public interest to develop a scheme for licensing unassigned EBS 

spectrum that avoids mutual exclusivity; we ask whether EBS eligible 

entities could participate fully in a spectrum auction; we seek comment 

on the use of small business size standards and bidding credits for EBS 

if we adopt a licensing scheme that could result in mutually exclusive 

applications; we seek comment on the proper market size and size of 

spectrum blocks for new EBS licenses; and we seek comment on issuing 

one license to a State agency designated by the Governor to be the 

spectrum manager, using frequency coordinators to avoid mutually 

exclusive EBS applications, as well as other alternative licensing 

schemes. The Commission must develop a new licensing scheme for EBS in 

order to achieve the Commission's goal of facilitating the development 

of new and innovative wireless services for the benefit of students 

throughout the nation.

    Timetable:



 

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   04/02/03  68 FR 34560

NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/08/03  .......................

FNPRM...............................   07/29/04  69 FR 72048

FNPRM Comment Period End............   01/10/03  .......................

R&O.................................   07/29/04  69 FR 72020

MO&O................................   04/27/06  71 FR 35178

FNPRM...............................   03/20/08  73 FR 26067

FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/07/08  .......................

MO&O................................   03/20/08  73 FR 26032

MO&O................................   09/28/09  74 FR 49335

FNPRM...............................   09/28/09  74 FR 49356

FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/13/09  .......................

R&O.................................   06/03/10  75 FR 33729

Next Action Undetermined.                        .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, 

WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ12



410. Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification 

Systems (WT Docket No. 04-344)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 

U.S.C. 306; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 

U.S.C. 161

    Abstract: This action adopts additional measures for domestic 

implementation of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), an advanced 

marine vessel tracking and navigation technology that can significantly 

enhance our nation's homeland security as well as maritime safety.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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Final Rule..........................   01/29/09  74 FR 5117

Final Rule Effective................   03/02/09

Petition for Recon..................   04/03/09  74 FR 15271

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0680, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ16



411. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHZ 

Band



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 

157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301

    Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 2155-

2175 MHz frequency band (AWS-3) to support the introduction of new 

advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as 

future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could 

provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a 

variety of mobile and fixed networks.

    The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on what 

service rules should be adopted in the AWS-3 band. We requested comment 

on rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to 

be fully and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to 

American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective 

and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging 

development of robust wireless broadband services. We proposed to apply 

our flexible, market-oriented rules to the band in order to meet this 

objective.

    Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission's proposed AWS-3 

rules, which include adding 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175-80 MHz) to 

the AWS-3 band, and requiring licensees of that spectrum to provide--

using up to 25 percent of its wireless network capacity--free, two-way 

broadband Internet service at engineered data rates of at least 768 

kbps downstream.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   11/14/07  72 FR 64013

NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/14/08

FNPRM...............................   06/25/08  73 FR 35995

FNPRM Comment Period End............   08/11/08

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Associate Div. Chief, Broadband 

Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications 

Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-

7235, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ19



412. 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 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 

157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301; . . .

    Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 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



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and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to American 

consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective and 

efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging 

development of robust wireless broadband services.

    Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission's proposed rules 

for the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz bands. In addition, the 

Commission proposed to add 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175-80 MHz band) 

to the 2155-2175 MHz band, and would require the licensee of the 2155-

2180 MHz band to provide--using up to 25 percent of its wireless 

network capacity--free, two-way broadband Internet service at 

engineered data rates of at least 768 kbps downstream.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   11/02/04  69 FR 63489

NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/24/05

FNPRM...............................   06/25/08  73 FR 35995

FNPRM Comment Period End............   08/11/08

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Associate Div. Chief, Broadband 

Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications 

Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-

7235, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ20



413. Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in 

the 698-806 MHZ Band, WT Docket No. 08-166; Public Interest Spectrum 

Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 

154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 

U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 

U.S.C. 336 and 337

    Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order, to 

facilitate the DTV transition the Commission tentatively concludes to 

amend its rules to make clear that the operation of low power auxiliary 

stations within the 700 MHz Band will no longer be permitted after the 

end of the DTV transition. The Commission also tentatively concludes to 

prohibit the manufacture, import, sale, offer for sale, or shipment of 

devices that operate as low power auxiliary stations in the 700 MHz 

Band. In addition, for those licensees that have obtained 

authorizations to operate low power auxiliary stations in spectrum that 

includes the 700 MHz Band beyond the end of the DTV transition, the 

Commission tentatively concludes that it will modify these licenses so 

as not to permit such operations in the 700 MHz Band after February 17, 

2009. The Commission also seeks comment on issues raised by the Public 

Interest Spectrum Coalition (PISC) in its informal complaint and 

petition for rulemaking.

    The Commission also imposes a freeze on the filing of new license 

applications that seek to operate on any 700 MHz Band frequencies (698-

806 MHz) after the end of the DTV transition, February 17, 2009, as 

well as on granting any request for equipment authorization of low 

power auxiliary station devices that would operate in any of the 700 

MHz Band frequencies. The Commission also holds in abeyance, until the 

conclusion of this proceeding, any pending license applications and 

equipment authorization requests that involve operation of low power 

auxiliary devices on frequencies in the 700 MHz Band after the end of 

the DTV transition.

    On January 15, 2010, the Commission released a Report and Order 

that prohibits the distribution and sale of wireless microphones that 

operate in the 700 MHz Band (698-806 MHz, channels 52-69) and includes 

a number of provisions to clear these devices from that band. These 

actions help complete an important part of the DTV transition by 

clearing the 700 MHz Band to enable the rollout of communications 

services for public safety and the deployment of next generation 

wireless devices.

    On January 15, 2010, the Commission also released a Further Notice 

of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on the operation of low power 

auxiliary stations, including wireless microphones, in the core TV 

bands (channels 2-51, excluding channel 37). Among the issues the 

Commission is considering in the Further Notice are revisions to its 

rules to expand eligibility for licenses to operate wireless 

microphones under part 74; the operation of wireless microphones on an 

unlicensed basis in the core TV bands under part 15; technical rules to 

apply to low power wireless audio devices, including wireless 

microphones, operating in the core TV bands on an unlicensed basis 

under part 15 of the rules; and long term solutions to address the 

operation of wireless microphones and the efficient use of the core TV 

spectrum.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   09/03/08  73 FR 51406

NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/20/08

R&O.................................   01/22/10  75 FR 3622

FNPRM...............................   01/22/10  75 FR 3682

FNPRM Comment Period End............   03/22/10

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: G. William Stafford, Attorney, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, 

Phone: 202 418-0563, Fax: 202 418-3956, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ21



414. Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Improve Public Safety 

Communications in the 800 MHZ Band, and To Consolidate the 800 MHZ and 

900 MHZ Business and Industrial/Land Transportation Pool Channels



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 

U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332

    Abstract: This action adopts rules that retain the current site-

based licensing paradigm for the 900 MHz B/ILT ``white space''; adopts 

interference protection rules applicable to all licensees operating in 

the 900 MHz B/ILT spectrum; and lifts, on a rolling basis, the freeze 

placed on applications for new 900 MHz B/ILT licenses in September 

2004--the lift being tied to the completion of rebanding in each 800 

MHz National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) region.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   03/18/05  70 FR 13143

NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/12/05  70 FR 23080

Final Rule..........................   12/16/08  73 FR 67794

Petition for Recon..................   03/12/09  74 FR 10739

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Michael Connelly, Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0132, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ22



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415. Amendment of Part 101 To Accommodate 30 MHZ Channels in the 6525-

6875 MHZ Band and Provide Conditional Authorization on Channels in the 

21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHZ Band (WT Docket No. 04-114)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 

157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 

47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and 

333

    Abstract: The Commission seeks comments on modifying its rules to 

authorize channels with bandwidths of as much as 30 MHz in the 6525-

6875 MHz band. We also propose to allow conditional authorization on 

additional channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz bands.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   06/29/09  74 FR 36134

NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/22/09

R&O.................................   06/11/10  75 FR 41767

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, 

WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ28



416. In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762 and 

777 to 792 MHZ Bands



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 

47 U.S.C. 309

    Abstract: This is one of several docketed proceedings involved in 

the establishment of rules governing wireless licenses in the 698-806 

MHz Band (the 700 MHz Band). This spectrum is being vacated by 

television broadcasters in TV Channels 52-69. It is being made 

available for wireless services, including public safety and commercial 

services, as a result of the digital television (DTV) transition. This 

docket has to do with service rules for the commercial services, and is 

known as the 700 MHz Commercial Services proceeding.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   08/03/06  71 FR 48506

NPRM................................   09/20/06

FNPRM...............................   05/02/07  72 FR 24238

FNPRM Comment Period End............   05/23/07

R&O.................................   07/31/07  72 FR 48814

Order on Recon......................   09/24/07  72 FR 56015

Second FNPRM........................   05/14/08  73 FR 29582

Second FNPRM Comment Period End.....   06/20/08

Third FNPRM.........................   09/05/08  73 FR 57750

Third FNPRM Comment Period End......   11/03/08

Second R&O..........................   02/20/09  74 FR 8868

Final Rule..........................   03/04/09  74 FR 8868

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy 

Division, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1550, Fax: 202 418-

7447, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ35



417. National Environmental Act Compliance for Proposed Tower 

Registrations; In the Matter of Effects on Migratory Birds



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(q); 

47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(g); 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.

    Abstract: On April 14, 2009, American Bird Conservancy, Defenders 

of Wildlife, and National Audubon Society filed a Petition for 

Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief. The petitioners request that the 

Commission adopt on an expedited basis a variety of new rules, which 

they assert are necessary to comply with environmental statutes and 

their implementing regulations. This proceeding addresses the Petition 

for Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   11/22/06  71 FR 67510

NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/20/07

New NPRM Comment Period End.........   05/23/07

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Jeff Steinberg, Deputy Chief, Spectrum and 

Competition Div, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, 

Phone: 202 418-0896.

    RIN: 3060-AJ36



418. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303

    Abstract: This proceeding considers rule changes impacting 

miscellaneous part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio rules.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   06/13/07  72 FR 32582

FNPRM...............................   04/14/10  75 FR 19340

Order on Recon (Release Date).......   06/07/10

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Rodney P Conway, Engineer, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2904, Fax: 202 418-1944, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ37



419. Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission's Rules for Microwave Use 

and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154 (i) and 157; 

47 U.S.C. 160 and 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 

307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319 and 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and 333

    Abstract: In this document, the Commission commences a proceeding 

to remove regulatory barriers to the use of spectrum for wireless 

backhaul and other point-to-point and point-to-multipont 

communications.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   08/05/10  75 FR 52185

NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/22/10

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, 

WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ47



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420. 2004 and 2006 Biennial Regulatory Reviews--Streamlining and Other 

Revisions of the Commission's Rules Governing Construction, Marking, 

and Lighting of Antenna Structures



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i)-(j) and 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(q)

    Abstract: In this NPRM, in WT Docket No. 10-88, the Commission 

seeks comment on revisions to part 17 of the Commission's rules 

governing construction, marking, and lighting of antenna structures. 

The Commission initiated this proceeding to update and modernize the 

part 17 rules. These proposed revisions are intended to improve 

compliance with these rules and allow the Commission to enforce them 

more effectively, helping to better ensure the safety of pilots and 

aircraft passengers nationwide. The proposed revisions would also 

remove outdated and burdensome requirements without compromising the 

Commission's statutory responsibility to prevent antenna structures 

from being hazards or menaces to air navigation.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   05/21/10  75 FR 28517

NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/20/10

NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   08/19/10

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: John Borkowski, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 2025 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20554, 

Phone: 202 634-2443.

    RIN: 3060-AJ50



421.  Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10-

208)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 

U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 254; 

47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 

U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310

    Abstract: This proceeding proposes the creation of the Mobility 

Fund to provide an initial infusion of funds toward solving persistent 

gaps in mobile services through targeted, one-time support for the 

build-out of current-and next-generation wireless infrastructure in 

areas where these services are unavailable.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   10/14/10  75 FR 67060

NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/18/11

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Scott Mackoul, Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0660.

    RIN: 3060-AJ58



422.  Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service 

Bands at 1525-1559 MHZ and 1626.5-1660.5 MHZ, 1610-1626.5 MHZ and 

2483.5-2500 MHZ, and 2000-2020 MHZ and 2180-2200 MHZ



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 and 310

    Abstract: The Commission proposes steps to make additional spectrum 

available for new investment in mobile broadband networks while 

ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite 

service capabilities. Mobile broadband is emerging as one of America's 

most dynamic innovation and economic platforms. Yet tremendous demand 

growth will soon test the limits of spectrum availability. 90 megahertz 

of spectrum allocated to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS)--in the 2 

GHz band, Big LEO band, and L-band--are potentially available for 

terrestrial mobile broadband use. The Commission seeks to remove 

regulatory barriers to terrestrial use, and to promote additional 

investments, such as those recently made possible by a transaction 

between Harbinger Capital Partners and SkyTerra Communications, while 

retaining sufficient market-wide MSS capability. The Commission 

proposes to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the 2 GHz 

band, consistent with the International Table of Allocations. This 

allocation modification is a precondition for more flexible licensing 

of terrestrial services within the band. Second, the Commission 

proposes to apply the Commission's secondary market policies and rules 

applicable to terrestrial services to all transactions involving the 

use of MSS bands for terrestrial services in order to create greater 

predictability and regulatory parity with bands licensed for 

terrestrial mobile broadband service. The Commission also requests 

comment on further steps we can take to increase the value, 

utilization, innovation, and investment in MSS spectrum generally.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   07/15/10  75 FR 49871

NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/30/10

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Jeremy Marcus, Asst. Division Chief, Broadband 

Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications 

Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-

1530, Fax: 202 418-1567, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ59



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



Wireless Telecommunications Bureau



Completed Actions



423. 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review Spectrum Aggregation Limits For 

Commercial Mobile Radio Services



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 

U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Michael J. Rowan, Special Counsel, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, 

Phone: 202 418-1883, Fax: 202 418-7447 E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH81



424. In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through 

Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 

U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C.



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208; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   12/26/00  65 FR 81475

Correction..........................   01/29/01  66 FR 8149

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 Rule..........................   01/26/09  74 FR 4344

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy 

Division, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1550, Fax: 202 418-

7447, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH82



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



Wireline Competition Bureau



Long-Term Actions



425. Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 

Telecommunications Act



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.

    Abstract: The goals of Universal Service, as mandated by the 1996 

Act, are to promote the availability of quality services at just, 

reasonable, and affordable rates; increase access to advanced 

telecommunications services throughout the Nation; advance the 

availability of such services to all consumers, including those in low 

income, rural, insular, and high cost areas at rates that are 

reasonably comparable to those charged in urban areas. In addition, the 

1996 Act states that all providers of telecommunications services 

should contribute to Federal universal service in some equitable and 

nondiscriminatory manner; there should be specific, predictable, and 

sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance 

universal service; all schools, classrooms, health care providers, and 

libraries should, generally, have access to advanced telecommunications 

services; and finally, that the Federal-State Joint Board and the 

Commission should determine those other principles that, consistent 

with the 1996 Act, are necessary to protect the public interest. More 

recently, modernization efforts for continuous improvements to the 

universal service programs are being realized consistent and in keeping 

with the goals envisioned by the National Broadband Plan.

    On February 19, 2010, the Commission released an Order and Notice 

of Proposed Rulemaking that enabled schools that receive funding from 

the E-rate program to allow members of the general public to use the 

schools' Internet access during non-operating hours through funding 

year 2010 (July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010) and sought comment on 

revising its rules to make this change permanent.

    On March 18, 2010, the Commission issued a Report & Order and 

Memorandum Opinion & Order. In this order, the Commission addressed an 

inequitable asymmetry in the Commission's current rules governing the 

receipt of universal service high-cost local switching support (LSS) by 

small incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs). By modifying the 

Commission's rules to permit incumbent LECs that lose lines to receive 

additional LSS when they cross a threshold, the order provides LSS to 

all small LECs on the same basis. Nothing in the order is intended to 

address the long-term role of LSS in the Commission's high-cost 

universal service policies, which the Commission is considering as part 

of comprehensive universal service reform. April 16, 2010, the 

Commission issued an Order and NPRM addressing high-cost universal 

service support for non-rural carriers serving insular areas. In the 

NPRM, the Commission sought comment on amending its rules to provide 

additional low-income support in Puerto Rico.

    On April 21, 2010, the Commission issued a Notice of Inquiry and 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the first in a series of proceedings to 

kick off universal service support reform that is key to making 

broadband service available for millions of Americans who lack access. 

This NOI and NPRM sought comment on first steps to reform the 

distribution of universal service high-cost support.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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Recommended Decision Federal-State     11/08/96  61 FR 63778

 Joint Board, Universal Service.

First R&O...........................   05/08/97  62 FR 32862

Second R&O..........................   05/08/97  62 FR 32862

Order on Recon......................   07/10/97  62 FR 40742

R&O and Second Order on Recon.......   07/18/97  62 FR 41294

Second R&O, and FNPRM...............   08/15/97  62 FR 47404

Third R&O...........................   10/14/97  62 FR 56118

Second Order on Recon...............   11/26/97  62 FR 65036

Fourth Order on Recon...............   12/30/97  62 FR 2093

Fifth Order on Recon................   06/22/98  63 FR 43088

Fifth R&O...........................   10/28/98  63 FR 63993

Eighth Order on Recon...............   11/21/98

Second Recommended Decision.........   11/25/98  63 FR 67837

Thirteenth Order on Recon...........   06/09/99  64 FR 30917

FNPRM...............................   06/14/99  64 FR 31780

FNPRM...............................   09/30/99  64 FR 52738

Fourteenth Order on Recon...........   11/16/99  64 FR 62120

Fifteenth Order on Recon............   11/30/99  64 FR 66778

Tenth R&O...........................   12/01/99  64 FR 67372

Ninth R&O and Eighteenth Order on      12/01/99  64 FR 67416

 Recon.

Nineteenth Order on Recon...........   12/30/99  64 FR 73427

Twentieth Order on Recon............   05/08/00  65 FR 26513

Public Notice.......................   07/18/00  65 FR 44507

Twelfth R&O, MO&O and FNPRM.........   08/04/00  65 FR 47883

FNPRM and Order.....................   11/09/00  65 FR 67322

FNPRM...............................   01/26/01  66 FR 7867

R&O and Order on Recon..............   03/14/01  66 FR 16144

NPRM................................   05/08/01  66 FR 28718

Order...............................   05/22/01  66 FR 35107

Fourteenth R&O and FNPRM............   05/23/01  66 FR 30080

FNPRM and Order.....................   01/25/02  67 FR 7327

NPRM................................   02/15/02  67 FR 9232

NPRM and Order......................   02/15/02  67 FR 10846

FNPRM and R&O.......................   02/26/02  67 FR 11254

NPRM................................   04/19/02  67 FR 34653

Order and Second FNPRM..............   12/13/02  67 FR 79543

NPRM................................   02/25/03  68 FR 12020

Public Notice.......................   02/26/03  68 FR 10724

Second R&O and FNPRM................   06/20/03  68 FR 36961

Twenty-Fifth Order on Recon, R&O,      07/16/03  68 FR 41996

 Order, and FNPRM.

NPRM................................   07/17/03  68 FR 42333

Order...............................   07/24/03  68 FR 47453

Order...............................   08/06/03  68 FR 46500



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Order and Order on Recon............   08/19/03  68 FR 49707

Order on Remand, MO&O, FNPRM........   10/27/03  68 FR 69641

R&O, Order on Recon, FNPRM..........   11/17/03  68 FR 74492

R&O, FNPRM..........................   02/26/04  69 FR 13794

R&O, FNPRM..........................   04/29/04

NPRM................................   05/14/04  69 FR 3130

NPRM................................   06/08/04  69 FR 40839

Order...............................   06/28/04  69 FR 48232

Order on Recon & Fourth R&O.........   07/30/04  69 FR 55983

Fifth R&O and Order.................   08/13/04  69 FR 55097

Order...............................   08/26/04  69 FR 57289

Second FNPRM........................   09/16/04  69 FR 61334

Order & Order on Recon..............   01/10/05  70 FR 10057

Sixth R&O...........................   03/14/05  70 FR 19321

R&O.................................   03/17/05  70 FR 29960

MO&O................................   03/30/05  70 FR 21779

NPRM & FNPRM........................   06/14/05  70 FR 41658

Order...............................   10/14/05  70 FR 65850

Order...............................   10/27/05

NPRM................................   01/11/06  71 FR 1721

Report Number 2747..................   01/12/06  71 FR 2042

Order...............................   02/08/06  71 FR 6485

FNPRM...............................   03/15/06  71 FR 13393

R&O and NPRM........................   07/10/06  71 FR 38781

Order...............................   01/01/06  71 FR 6485

Order...............................   05/16/06  71 FR 30298

MO&O and FNPRM......................   05/16/06  71 FR 29843

R&O.................................   06/27/06  71 FR 38781

Public Notice.......................   08/11/06  71 FR 50420

Order...............................   09/29/06  71 FR 65517

Public Notice.......................   03/12/07  72 FR 36706

Public Notice.......................   03/13/07  72 FR 40816

Public Notice.......................   03/16/07  72 FR 39421

Notice of Inquiry...................   04/16/07

NPRM................................   05/14/07  72 FR 28936

Recommended Decision................   11/20/07

Order...............................   02/14/08  73 FR 8670

NPRM................................   03/04/08  73 FR 11580

NPRM................................   03/04/08  73 FR 11591

R&O.................................   05/05/08  73 FR 11837

Public Notice.......................   07/02/08  73 FR 37882

NPRM................................   08/19/08  73 FR 48352

Notice of Inquiry...................   10/14/08  73 FR 60689

Order on Remand, R&O, FNPRM.........   11/12/08  73 FR 66821

R&O.................................   05/22/09  74 FR 2395

Order & NPRM........................   03/24/10  75 FR 10199

R&O and MO&O........................   04/08/10  75 FR 17872

NOI and NPRM........................   05/13/10  75 FR 26906

Order and NPRM......................   05/28/10  75 FR 30024

NPRM................................   06/09/10  75 FR 32699

NPRM................................   08/09/10  75 FR 48236

NPRM................................   09/21/10  75 FR 56494

R&O.................................   12/03/10  75 FR 75393

Order...............................   01/27/11  76 FR 4827

Order (Release Date)................   02/09/11

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

    Agency Contact: Nakesha Woodward, Program Support Assistant, 

Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554, Phone: 202 418-1502, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AF85



426. Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network 

Information and Other Customer Information



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 222; 47 

U.S.C. 272; 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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            01/26/01  66 FR 7865

 Effective Date.

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            06/08/07  72 FR 31948

 Effective Date.

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney-Advisor, WCB, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 

Phone: 202 418-7958, Fax: 202 418-1413, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG43



427. Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the 

Telecommunications Act of 1996



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 155; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 201 

to 205; 47 U.S.C. 207 to 209; 47 U.S.C. 218; 47 U.S.C. 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 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



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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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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.

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    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, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AG50



428. Local Telephone Networks that LECS Must Make Available to 

Competitors



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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     01/18/00  65 FR 2542

 FNPRM.

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 Clarification....   06/20/00  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.

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    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, 

E-mail: [email protected]

    RIN: 3060-AH44



429. 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review--Telecommunications Service 

Quality Reporting Requirements



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 

U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 403

    Abstract: This NPRM proposes to eliminate our current service 

quality reports (ARMIS Report 43-05 and 43-06) and replace them with a 

more consumer-oriented report. The NPRM proposes to reduce the 

reporting categories from more than 30 to 6, and addresses the needs of 

carriers, consumers, state public utility commissions, and other 

interested parties.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   12/04/00  65 FR 75657

Order...............................   02/06/02  67 FR 5670

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Jeremy Miller, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis and 

Technology Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireline 

Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 

202 418-1507, Fax: 202 418-1413, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH72



430. Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 

U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403

    Abstract: On October 11, 2001, the Commission adopted an Order 

reforming the interstate access charge and universal service support 

system for rate-of-return incumbent carriers. The Order adopts three 

principal reforms. First, the Order modifies the interstate access rate 

structure for small carriers to align it more closely with the manner 

in which costs are incurred. Second, the Order removes implicit support 

for universal service from the rate structure and replaces it with 

explicit, portable support. Third, the Order permits small carriers to 

continue to set rates based on the authorized rate of return of 11.25 

percent. The Order became effective on January 1, 2002, and the support 

mechanism established by the Order was implemented beginning July 1, 

2002.

    The Commission also adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(FNPRM) seeking additional comment on proposals for incentive 

regulation, increased pricing flexibility for rate-of-



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return carriers, and proposed changes to the Commission's ``all-or-

nothing'' rule. Comments on the FNPRM were due on February 14, 2002, 

and reply comments on March 18, 2002.

    On February 12, 2004, the Commission adopted a Second Report and 

Order resolving several issues on which the Commission sought comment 

in the FNPRM. First, the Commission modified the ``all-or-nothing'' 

rule to permit rate-of-return carriers to bring recently acquired price 

cap lines back to rate-of-return regulation. Second, the Commission 

granted rate-of-return carriers the authority immediately to provide 

geographically deaveraged transport and special access rates, subject 

to certain limitations. Third, the Commission merged Long Term Support 

(LTS) with Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS).

    The Commission also adopted a Second FNPRM seeking comment on two 

specific plans that propose establishing optional alternative 

regulation mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. In conjunction with 

the consideration of those alternative regulation proposals, the 

Commission sought comment on modification that would permit a rate-of-

return carrier to adopt an alternative regulation plan for some study 

areas, while retaining rate-of-return regulation for other of its study 

areas. Comments on the Second FNPRM were due on April 23, 2004, and May 

10, 2004.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   01/25/01  66 FR 7725

NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/26/01  .......................

FNPRM...............................   11/30/01  66 FR 59761

FNPRM Comment Period End............   12/31/01  .......................

R&O.................................   11/30/01  66 FR 59719

Second FNPRM........................   03/23/04  69 FR 13794

Second FNPRM Comment Period End.....   04/23/04  .......................

Order...............................   05/06/04  69 FR 25325

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1572, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH74



431. Numbering Resource Optimization



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 et 

seq.; 47 U.S.C. 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 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



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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.

    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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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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 FNPRM....   04/05/02  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.

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    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, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AH80



432. National Exchange Carrier Association Petition



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; et 

seq.

    Abstract: In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) released on 

July 19, 2004, the Commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding to 

examine the proper number of end user common line charges (commonly 

referred to as subscriber line charges or SLCs) that carriers may 

assess upon customers that obtain derived channel T-1 service where the 

customer provides the terminating channelization equipment and upon 

customers that obtain Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Integrated Service 

Digital Network (ISDN) service.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   08/13/04  69 FR 50141

NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/12/04  .......................

Next Action Undetermined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1572, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI47



433. IP-Enabled Services



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; et seq.

    Abstract: The notice seeks comment on ways in which the Commission 

might categorize IP-enabled services for



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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 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. (74 FR 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   03/29/04  69 FR 16193

NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/14/04  .......................

First R&O...........................   06/03/05  70 FR 37273

Public Notice.......................   06/16/05  70 FR 37403

First R&O Effective.................   07/29/05  70 FR 43323

Public Notice.......................   08/31/05  70 FR 51815

R&O.................................   07/10/06  71 FR 38781

R&O and FNPRM.......................   06/08/07  72 FR 31948

FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/09/07  72 FR 31782

R&O.................................   08/06/07  72 FR 43546

Public Notice.......................   08/07/07  72 FR 44136

R&O.................................   08/16/07  72 FR 45908

Public Notice.......................   11/01/07  72 FR 61813

Public Notice.......................   11/01/07  72 FR 61882

Public Notice.......................   12/13/07  72 FR 70808

Public Notice.......................   12/20/07  72 FR 72358

R&O.................................   02/21/08  73 FR 9463

NPRM................................   02/21/08  73 FR 9507

Order...............................   05/15/08  73 FR 28057

Order...............................   07/29/09  74 FR 37624

R&O.................................   08/07/09  74 FR 39551

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Associate Chief, Competition Policy 

Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition



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Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0942, 

E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI48



434. Consumer Protection in the Broadband Era



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 154; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201 

to 205; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 222; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 251 and 

252; 47 U.S.C. 254 to 256; 47 U.S.C. 258; 47 U.S.C. 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 

authority 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 authority.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   10/17/05  70 FR 60259

NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/01/06  .......................

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: William Kehoe, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 

Phone: 202 418-7122, Fax: 202 418-1413, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AI73



435. Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers 

(WC Docket No. 07-135)



    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

    Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is 

examining whether its existing rules governing the setting of tariffed 

rates by local exchange carriers (LECs) provide incentives and 

opportunities for carriers to increase access demand endogenously with 

the result that the tariff rates are no longer just and reasonable. The 

Commission tentatively concluded that it must revise its tariff rules 

so that it can be confident that tariffed rates remain just and 

reasonable even if a carrier experiences or induces significant 

increases in access demand. The Commission 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.

    On February 8, 2011, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on proposed rule revisions to 

address access stimulation. The Commission sought comment on a proposal 

to require rate-of-return LECs and competitive LECs to file revised 

tariffs if they enter into or have existing revenue sharing agreements. 

The proposed tariff filing requirements vary depending on the type of 

LEC involved. The Commission also sought comment on other record 

proposals and on possible rules for addressing access stimulation in 

the context of intra-MTA call terminations by CMRS providers. Comments 

are due 30 days from publication in the Federal Register and reply 

comments are due 45 days from publication in the Federal Register.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   11/15/07  72 FR 64179

NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/17/07  .......................

FNPRM (Adopted Date)................   02/08/11  .......................

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1572, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ02



436. Jurisdictional Separations



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 

U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 221(c); 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 

410

    Abstract: Jurisdictional separations is the process, pursuant to 

part 36 of the Commission's rules, by which incumbent local exchange 

carriers apportion regulated costs between the intrastate and 

interstate jurisdictions. In 1997, the Commission initiated a 

proceeding seeking comment on the extent to which legislative changes, 

technological changes, and market changes warrant comprehensive reform 

of the separations process. In 2001, the Commission adopted the 

Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations' recommendation 

to impose an interim freeze of the part 36 category relationships and 

jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of five years, 

pending comprehensive reform of the part 36 separations rules. In 2006, 

the Commission adopted an Order and Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking, which extended the separations freeze for a period of three 

years and sought comment on comprehensive reform. In 2009, the 

Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze 

an additional year to June 2010. In 2010, the Commission adopted a 

Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional 

year to June 2011.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   11/05/97  62 FR 59842

NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/10/97  .......................

Order...............................   06/21/01  66 FR 33202

Order and FNPRM.....................   05/26/06  71 FR 29882

Order and FNPRM Comment Period End..   08/22/06  .......................

Report and Order....................   05/15/09  74 FR 23955

R&O.................................   05/25/10  75 FR 30301

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Ted Burmeister, Federal Communications Commission, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7389, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ06



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437. Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and 

Operating Data Gathering (WC Docket Nos. 08-190, 07-139, 07-204, 07-

273, 07-21)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 155; 47 U.S.C. 160 and 161; 47 

U.S.C. 20 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 218 to 220; 47 U.S.C. 251 to 

271; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 332; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 502 and 503

    Abstract: This NPRM tentatively proposes to collect infrastructure 

and operating data that is tailored in scope to be consistent with 

Commission objectives from all facilities-based providers of broadband 

and telecommunications. Similarly, the NPRM also tentatively proposes 

to collect data concerning service quality and customer satisfaction 

from all facilities-based providers of broadband and 

telecommunications. The NPRM seeks comment on the proposals, on the 

specific information to be collected, and on the mechanisms for 

collecting information.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   10/15/08  73 FR 60997

NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/14/08

Reply Comment Period End............   12/15/08

NPRM (Release Date).................   02/08/11

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Acting Deputy Division Chief, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th 

Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7380, Fax: 202 418-

6768, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ14



438.  Form 477; Development of Nationwide Broadband Data to 

Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to all 

Americans



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 252; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 

U.S.C. 271; 47 U.S.C. 1302; 47 U.S.C. 160(b); 47 U.S.C. 161(a)(2)

    Abstract: The NPRM seeks comment on streamlining and reforming the 

Commission's Form 477 Data Program which is the Commission's primary 

tool to collect data on broadband and telephone services.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   05/16/07  72 FR 27519

Order...............................   07/02/08  73 FR 37861

Order...............................   10/15/08  73 FR 60997

                                     -----------------------------------

NPRM................................           To Be Determined.

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Jeremy Miller, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis and 

Technology Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireline 

Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 

202 418-1507, Fax: 202 418-1413, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ15



439.  Preserving The Open Internet; Broadband Industry 

Practices



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i)-

(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b)

    Abstract: In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the 

Commission considers adopting rules to preserve the open Internet: The 

Commission proposes draft language to codify the four principles the 

Commission articulated in the Internet Policy Statement; a fifth 

principle that would require a broadband Internet access service 

provider to treat lawful content, applications, and services in a 

nondiscriminatory manner; and a sixth principle that would require a 

broadband Internet access service provider to disclose such information 

concerning network management and other practices as is reasonably 

required for users and content, application, and service providers to 

enjoy the protections specified in this rulemaking. The Commission also 

proposes draft language to make clear that the principles would be 

subject to reasonable network management and would not supersede any 

obligation a broadband Internet access service provider may have-or 

limit its ability-to deliver emergency communications or to address the 

needs of law enforcement, public safety, or national or homeland 

security authorities, consistent with applicable law. The draft rules 

would not prohibit broadband Internet access service providers from 

taking reasonable action to prevent the transfer of unlawful content, 

such as the unlawful distribution of copyrighted works. Nor would the 

draft rules be intended to prevent a provider of broadband Internet 

access service from complying with other laws. The NPRM seeks comment 

on a category of ``managed'' or ``specialized'' services, how to define 

such services, and what principles or rules, if any, should apply to 

them. The NPRM affirms that the six principles the Commission proposes 

to codify apply to all platforms for broadband Internet access, and 

seeks comment on how, in what time frames or phases, and to what extent 

the principles should apply to non-wireline forms of Internet access, 

including, but not limited to, terrestrial mobile wireless, unlicensed 

wireless, licensed fixed wireless, and satellite. The NPRM also seeks 

comment on the enforcement procedures that the Commission should use to 

ensure compliance with the proposed principles.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   11/30/09  74 FR 62638

NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/26/10

Public Notice.......................   09/10/10  75 FR 55297

Comment Period End..................   11/04/10

Order ( Release Date)...............   12/23/10

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: R. Matthew Warner, Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, 

Phone: 202 418-2419, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ30



440. Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation 

Requirements (WC Docket No 07-244)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 

47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 303(r)

    Abstract: In 2007, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking in WC Docket No. 07-244. The Notice sought comment on 

whether the Commission should adopt rules specifying the length of the 

porting intervals or other details of the porting process. It also 

tentatively concluded that the Commission should adopt rules reducing 

the porting interval for wireline-to-wireline and intermodal simple 

port requests, specifically, to a 48-hour porting interval.

    In the Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation 

Requirements First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking, released on May 13, 2009, the Commission reduced the 

porting interval for simple wireline and simple intermodal port 

requests, requiring all entities subject to its local number



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portability (LNP) rules to complete simple wireline-to-wireline and 

simple intermodal port requests within one business day. In a related 

Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Commission sought 

comment on what further steps, if any, the Commission should take to 

improve the process of changing providers.

    In the LNP Standard Fields Order, released on May 20, 2010, the 

Commission adopted standardized data fields for simple wireline and 

intermodal ports. The Order also adopts the NANC's recommendations for 

porting process provisioning flows and for counting a business day in 

the context of number porting.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   02/21/08  73 FR 9507

R&O and FNPRM.......................   07/02/09  74 FR 31630

R&O.................................   06/22/10  75 FR 35305

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney-Advisor, WCB, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 

Phone: 202 418-7958, Fax: 202 418-1413, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ32



441.  Electronic Tariff Filing System (ETFS); WC Docket No. 10-

141



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 

U.S.C. 218 and 222; 47 U.S.C. 225 to 226; 47 U.S.C. 228 and 254; 47 

U.S.C. 403

    Abstract: Section 402(b)(1)(A)(iii) of the Telecommunications Act 

of 1996 added section 204(a)(3) to the Communications Act of 1934, as 

amended, providing for streamlined tariff filings by local exchange 

carriers. On September 6, 1996, in an effort to meet the goals of the 

1996 Act, the Commission released the Tariff Streamlining NPRM, 

proposing measures to implement the tariff streamlining requirements of 

section 204(a)(3). Among other suggestions, the Commission proposed 

requiring LECs to file tariffs electronically.

    The Commission began implementing the electronic filing of tariffs 

on January 31, 1997, when it released the Streamlined Tariff Order. On 

November 17, 1997, the Bureau made this electronic system, known as the 

Electronic Tariff Filing System, available for voluntary filing by 

incumbent LECs. The Bureau also announced that the use of ETFS would 

become mandatory for all incumbent LECs in 1998.

    On May 28, 1998, in the ETFS Order, the Bureau established July 1, 

1998, as the date after which incumbent LECs would be required to use 

ETFS to file tariffs and associated documents. The Commission deferred 

consideration of establishing mandatory electronic filing for non-

incumbent LECs until the conclusion of a proceeding considering the 

mandatory detariffing of interstate long distance services.

    In contrast to tariff filings by incumbent LECs, tariff filings by 

nondominant carriers are currently submitted via diskette, CD-ROM and/

or paper, which are cumbersome and costly for the carrier, the 

Commission, and make it difficult for interested parties to review the 

documents. With this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking the Commission 

initiates a proceeding to examine whether mandatory electronic filing 

of tariffs and associated documents should be extended to all tariff 

filing entities.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   08/11/10  75 FR 48629

NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/10/10

NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   09/27/10

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Lynne H. Engledow, Attorney, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1520, Fax: 202 418-1567, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ41



FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



Wireline Competition Bureau



Completed Actions



442. Implementation of Net 911 Improvement Act



    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 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:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   08/28/08  73 FR 50741

NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/09/08

Order...............................   07/06/09  74 FR 31860

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: R. Matthew Warner, Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, 

Phone: 202 418-2419, E-mail: [email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ09



443. Petition to Establish Procedural Requirements to Govern 

Proceedings for Forbearance Under Section 10 of the Communications Act 

of 1934, as Amended (WC Docket No.07-267)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154 (i); 47 U.S.C. 154 

(j); 47 U.S.C. 155(c); 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 303(r)

    Abstract: This Report and Order implements procedural rules 

governing petitions for forbearance filed pursuant to section 10 of the 

Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Pursuant to section 10, the 

Commission shall forbear from applying any statutory provision or 

regulation if it determines that: (1) Enforcement of the regulation is 

not necessary to ensure that the telecommunications carrier's charges, 

practices, classifications, or regulations are just, reasonable, and 

not unjustly or unreasonably discriminatory; (2) enforcement of the 

regulation is not necessary to protect consumers; and (3) forbearance 

from applying such provision or regulation is consistent with the 

public interest. In determining whether forbearance is consistent with 

the public interest, the Commission also must consider whether 

forbearance from enforcing the provision or regulation will promote 

competitive market conditions. The Commission must act on forbearance 

petitions within one year (extended by 90 days, if necessary); if the 

Commission fails to timely act the petition is deemed granted. In order 

to act by the deadline, and to present a stable petition for comment, 

this Order requires that forbearance petitions must be complete as 

filed. This rule requires forbearance petitioners to state with 

specificity all relevant provisions, rules, carriers, services, 

geographic areas, and other factors; to apply each statutory criterion 

to each rule; to identify needed data that the petitioner lacks; to 

meet routine filing requirements at 47 CFR section 1.49; and to send 

the petition to [email protected], together with supporting data 

(including market data)



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and any supporting statements. The Order further clarifies that 

whenever a petitioner files a petition for forbearance, the petitioner 

bears the burden of proof with respect to establishing that the 

statutory criteria for granting forbearance are met. The Order adopts 

procedures to ensure that forbearance petitions are addressed in a 

manner that is actively managed, transparent, and fair. Notable among 

these are rules restricting ex parte communications 14 days before the 

deadline for Commission action, and limiting unauthorized withdrawals 

of forbearance petitions after the reply comment date plus 10 business 

days.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   02/06/08  73 FR 6888

Final Action........................   08/06/09  74 FR 39219

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Jon Reel, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0637, E-mail: 

[email protected].

    RIN: 3060-AJ31



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