[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 61 (Monday, March 31, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18026-18027]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-07138]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[GN Docket No. 12-268; DA 14-389]


Media Bureau Seeks Comment on Widelity Report and Catalog of 
Potential Expenses and Estimated Costs

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this Public Notice, the Federal Communications Commission 
(Commission) seeks comment on a Report and Catalog produced by a third-
party contractor, Widelity Inc. (Widelity), that describes the process 
and costs associated with the post-Incentive Auction transition. In 
order to disburse money from the $1.75 billion TV Broadcaster 
Relocation Fund within the limitations of the Spectrum Act, the 
Commission seeks further comment on the Report and the Catalog, 
including both the categories of costs and the prices suggested by 
Widelity. The record obtained in response to the Public Notice will 
help develop a final Catalog of Eligible Expenses and other 
reimbursement provisions that govern disbursement from the Fund to 
broadcasters and MVPDs in the post-Incentive Auction transition.

DATES: Comments are due on or before April 21, 2014 and reply comments 
are due on or before May 6, 2014.

ADDRESSES: All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, 
Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Commercial overnight mail (other than 
U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 
9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. U.S. Postal Service 
first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington DC 20554. Parties shall also serve one copy with 
the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), 
Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, 
(202) 488-5300, or via email to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary Margaret Jackson, 202-418-3641, 
Pamela Gallant, 202-418-0614, or Kim Matthews, 202-418-2154.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission engaged Widelity to aid the 
Commission in understanding the process and costs associated with the 
post-Incentive Auction transition. Widelity has produced a Report, 
``Response to the Federal Communications Commission for the 
Broadcasters Transition Study Solicitation'' along with a ``Catalog of 
Potential Expenses and Estimated Costs.'' In producing both of these 
items, Widelity conducted confidential interviews of a broad range of 
industry players, including TV broadcast group engineers, 
radiofrequency and structural engineers, suppliers, support companies, 
manufacturers, attorneys, and network engineers. The Report recognizes 
that the post-Incentive Auction repacking process will be complex, but 
concludes that, with cooperation, patience, creative problem solving, 
and guidance from the Commission and industry groups, the

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transition can be achieved with the desired outcomes. The Catalog, a 
prior version of which was released in September 2013, now includes 
Widelity's suggested prices, or range of suggested prices, for many 
Catalog items. Widelity developed the suggested prices by conducting 
confidential interviews with buyers and sellers of equipment and 
services with direct knowledge of pricing. The Commission had no role 
in the development of the suggested prices. The suggested prices are 
estimates only and are not meant to indicate that reimbursement will 
reflect the suggested prices. The Media Bureau seeks additional input 
from interested parties on the Report and the Catalog, including on the 
suggested prices, as well as any further comments on the categories of 
costs included. A final Catalog of Eligible Expenses and Estimated 
Costs will be released prior to the auction.

Federal Communications Commission.
William T. Lake,
Chief, Media Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2014-07138 Filed 3-28-14; 8:45 am]
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