[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 245 (Monday, December 22, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
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Vol. 79

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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--
Fall 2014

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 (U.S.C. 602). The Unified 
Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations and 
legal authorities that govern these proceedings. The complete Unified 
Agenda will be published on the Internet in a searchable format at 
www.reginfo.gov.

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 ``MB Docket No. 96-222,'' which 
indicates that the responsible bureau is 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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448.......................  Implementation of the              3060-AG58
                             Telecom Act of 1996;
                             Access to
                             Telecommunications
                             Service,
                             Telecommunications
                             Equipment, and Customer
                             Premises Equipment by
                             Persons With Disabilities
                             (WT Docket No. 96-198).
449.......................  Rules and Regulations              3060-AI14
                             Implementing the
                             Telephone Consumer
                             Protection Act (TCPA) of
                             1991 (CG Docket No. 02-
                             278).
450.......................  Rules and Regulations              3060-AI15
                             Implementing Section 225
                             of the Communications Act
                             (Telecommunications Relay
                             Service) (CG Docket No.
                             03-123).
451.......................  Consumer Information and           3060-AI61
                             Disclosure and Truth in
                             Billing and Billing
                             Format.
452.......................  Closed-Captioning of Video         3060-AI72
                             Programming (Section 610
                             Review).
453.......................  Accessibility of                   3060-AI75
                             Programming Providing
                             Emergency Information.
454.......................  Empowering Consumers to            3060-AJ51
                             Avoid Bill Shock (Docket
                             No. 10-207).
455.......................  Contributions to the               3060-AJ63
                             Telecommunications Relay
                             Services Fund (CG Docket
                             No. 11-47).
456.......................  Empowering Consumers to            3060-AJ72
                             Prevent and Detect
                             Billing for Unauthorized
                             Charges (``Cramming'').
457.......................  Implementation of the              3060-AJ84
                             Middle Class Tax Relief
                             and Job Creation Act of
                             2012/Establishment of a
                             Public Safety Answering
                             Point Do-Not-Call
                             Registry.
458.......................  Implementation of Sections         3060-AK00
                             716 and 717 of the
                             Communications Act of
                             1934, as Enacted by the
                             Twenty-First Century
                             Communications and Video
                             Accessibility Act of 2010
                             (CG Docket No. 10-213).
459.......................  Misuse of Internet                 3060-AK01
                             Protocol (IP) Captioned
                             Telephone Service;
                             Telecommunications Relay
                             Services and Speech-to-
                             Speech Services.
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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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460.......................  New Advanced Wireless              3060-AH65
                             Services (ET Docket No.
                             00-258).
461.......................  Exposure to Radiofrequency         3060-AI17
                             Electromagnetic Fields.

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462.......................  Unlicensed Operation in            3060-AI52
                             the TV Broadcast Bands
                             (ET Docket No. 04-186).
463.......................  Fixed and Mobile Services          3060-AJ46
                             in the Mobile Satellite
                             Service (ET Docket No. 10-
                             142).
464.......................  Innovation in the                  3060-AJ57
                             Broadcast Television
                             Bands (ET Docket No. 10-
                             235).
465.......................  Radio Experimentation and          3060-AJ62
                             Market Trials Under Part
                             5 of the Commission's
                             Rules and Streamlining
                             Other Related Rules (ET
                             Docket No. 10-236).
466.......................  Operation of Radar Systems         3060-AJ68
                             in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET
                             Docket No. 11-90).
467.......................  WRC-07 Implementation (ET          3060-AJ93
                             Docket No. 12-338).
468.......................  Federal Earth Stations-Non         3060-AK09
                             Federal Fixed Satellite
                             Service Space Stations;
                             Spectrum for Non-Federal
                             Space Launch Operations;
                             ET Docket No. 13-115.
469.......................  Authorization of                   3060-AK10
                             Radiofrequency Equipment;
                             ET Docket No. 13-44.
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                 International Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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470.......................  Space Station Licensing            3060-AH98
                             Reform (IB Docket No. 02-
                             34).
471.......................  Reporting Requirements for         3060-AI42
                             U.S. Providers of
                             International
                             Telecommunications
                             Services (IB Docket No.
                             04-112).
472.......................  International Settlements          3060-AJ77
                             Policy Reform (IB Docket
                             No. 11-80).
473.......................  Revisions to Parts 2 and           3060-AJ96
                             25 of the Commission's
                             Rules to Govern the Use
                             of Earth Stations Aboard
                             Aircraft (IB Docket No.
                             12-376).
474.......................  Reform of Rules and                3060-AJ97
                             Policies on Foreign
                             Carrier Entry Into the
                             U.S. Telecommunications
                             Market (IB Docket 12-299).
475.......................  Comprehensive Review of            3060-AJ98
                             Licensing and Operating
                             Rules for Satellite
                             Services (IB Docket No.
                             12-267).
476.......................  Expanding Broadband and            3060-AK02
                             Innovation through Air-
                             Ground Mobile Broadband
                             Secondary Service for
                             Passengers Aboard
                             Aircraft in the 14.0-14.5
                             GHz Band; GN Docket No.
                             13-114.
477.......................  Terrestrial Use of the             3060-AK16
                             2473-2495 MHz Band for
                             Low-Power Mobile
                             Broadband Networks;
                             Amendments to Rules of
                             Mobile Satellite Service
                             System; IB Docket No. 13-
                             213.
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                 International Bureau--Completed Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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478.......................  Review of Foreign                  3060-AJ70
                             Ownership Policies for
                             Common Carrier and
                             Aeronautical Radio
                             Licensees Under Section
                             310(b)(4) of the
                             Communications Act of
                             1934, as Amended (IB
                             Docket No. 11-133).
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                     Media Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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479.......................  Competitive Availability           3060-AG28
                             of Navigation Devices (CS
                             Docket No. 97-80).
480.......................  Broadcast Ownership Rules.         3060-AH97
481.......................  Establishment of Rules for         3060-AI38
                             Digital Low-Power
                             Television, Television
                             Translator, and
                             Television Booster
                             Stations (MB Docket No.
                             03-185).
482.......................  Joint Sales Agreements in          3060-AI55
                             Local Television Markets
                             (MB Docket No. 04-256).
483.......................  Promoting Diversification          3060-AJ27
                             of Ownership in the
                             Broadcast Services (MB
                             Docket No. 07-294).
484.......................  Amendment of the                   3060-AJ55
                             Commission's Rules
                             Related to Retransmission
                             Consent (MB Docket No. 10-
                             71).
485.......................  Video Description:                 3060-AJ56
                             Implementation of the
                             Twenty-First Century
                             Communications and Video
                             Accessibility Act of 2010
                             (MB Docket No.11-43).
486.......................  Closed Captioning of               3060-AJ67
                             Internet Protocol-
                             Delivered Video
                             Programming:
                             Implementation of the
                             Twenty-First Century
                             Communications and Video
                             Accessibility Act of 2010
                             (MB Docket No. 11-154).
487.......................  Accessibility of User              3060-AK11
                             Interfaces and Video
                             Programming Guides and
                             Menus (MB Docket No. 12-
                             108).
488.......................  Network Non-Duplication            3060-AK18
                             and Syndicated
                             Exclusivity Rule (MB
                             Docket No. 14-29).
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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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489.......................  Assessment and Collection          3060-AI79
                             of Regulatory Fees.
490.......................  Amendment of Part 1 of the         3060-AJ54
                             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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491.......................  Revision of the Rules To           3060-AG34
                             Ensure Compatibility With
                             Enhanced 911 Emergency
                             Calling Systems.
492.......................  Enhanced 911 Services for          3060-AG60
                             Wireline.
493.......................  In the Matter of the               3060-AG74
                             Communications Assistance
                             for Law Enforcement Act.
494.......................  Implementation of 911 Act          3060-AH90
                             (CC Docket No. 92-105, WT
                             Docket No. 00-110).
495.......................  E911 Requirements for IP-          3060-AI62
                             Enabled Service Providers
                             (Dockets Nos. GN 11-117,
                             PS 07-114, WC 05-196, WC
                             04-36).
496.......................  Commercial Mobile Alert            3060-AJ03
                             System.
497.......................  Wireless E911 Location             3060-AJ52
                             Accuracy Requirements; PS
                             Docket No. 07-114.
498.......................  Private Land Radio                 3060-AJ99
                             Services/Miscellaneous
                             Wireless Communications
                             Services.
499.......................  Proposed Amendments to             3060-AK19
                             Service Rules Governing
                             Public Safety Narrowband
                             Operations in the 769-775
                             and 799-805 MHz Bands.
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      Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau--Completed Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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500.......................  Development of                     3060-AG85
                             Operational, Technical,
                             and Spectrum Requirements
                             for Public Safety
                             Communications
                             Requirements.
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          Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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501.......................  Reexamination of Roaming           3060-AH83
                             Obligations of Commercial
                             Mobile Radio Service
                             Providers.
502.......................  Review of Part 87 of the           3060-AI35
                             Commission's Rules
                             Concerning Aviation (WT
                             Docket No. 01-289).
503.......................  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).
504.......................  Facilitating the Provision         3060-AJ12
                             of Fixed and Mobile
                             Broadband Access,
                             Educational, and Other
                             Advanced Services in the
                             2150-2162 and 2500-2690
                             MHz Bands.
505.......................  Amendment of the Rules             3060-AJ16
                             Regarding Maritime
                             Automatic Identification
                             Systems (WT Docket No. 04-
                             344).
506.......................  Service Rules for Advanced         3060-AJ19
                             Wireless Services in the
                             2155-2175 MHz Band; WT
                             Docket No. 13-185.
507.......................  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.
508.......................  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.
509.......................  Amendment of Part 101 to           3060-AJ28
                             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).
510.......................  In the Matter of Service           3060-AJ35
                             Rules for the 698 to 746,
                             747 to 762, and 777 to
                             792 MHz Bands.
511.......................  National Environmental Act         3060-AJ36
                             Compliance for Proposed
                             Tower Registrations; In
                             the Matter of Effects on
                             Migratory Birds.
512.......................  Amendment of Part 90 of            3060-AJ37
                             the Commission's Rules.
513.......................  Amendment of Part 101 of           3060-AJ47
                             the Commission's Rules
                             for Microwave Use and
                             Broadcast Auxiliary
                             Service Flexibility.
514.......................  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.
515.......................  Universal Service Reform           3060-AJ58
                             Mobility Fund (WT Docket
                             No. 10-208).
516.......................  Fixed and Mobile Services          3060-AJ59
                             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.
517.......................  Improving Spectrum                 3060-AJ71
                             Efficiency Through
                             Flexible Channel Spacing
                             and Bandwidth Utilization
                             for Economic Area-Based
                             800 MHz Specialized
                             Mobile Radio Licensees
                             (WT Docket Nos. 12-64 and
                             11-110).
518.......................  Service Rules for Advanced         3060-AJ73
                             Wireless Services in the
                             2000-2020 MHz and 2180-
                             2200 MHz Bands.
519.......................  Promoting Interoperability         3060-AJ78
                             in the 700 MHz Commercial
                             Spectrum; Requests for
                             Waiver and Extension of
                             Lower 700 MHz Band
                             Interim Construction
                             Benchmark Deadlines (WT
                             Docket Nos. 12-69 & 12-
                             332).
520.......................  Service Rules for Advanced         3060-AJ86
                             Wireless Services of the
                             Middle Class Tax Relief
                             and Job Creation Act of
                             2012 Related to the 1915-
                             1920 MHz and 1995-2000
                             MHz Bands (WT Docket No.
                             12-357).
521.......................  Amendment of Parts 1, 2,           3060-AJ87
                             22, 24, 27, 90 and 95 of
                             the Commission's Rules to
                             Improve Wireless Coverage
                             Through the Use of Signal
                             Boosters (WT Docket No.
                             10-4).
522.......................  Amendment of the                   3060-AJ88
                             Commission's Rules
                             Governing Certain
                             Aviation Ground Station
                             Equipment (Squitter) (WT
                             Docket Nos. 10-61 and 09-
                             42).
523.......................  Amendment of the                   3060-AJ91
                             Commission's Rules
                             Concerning Commercial
                             Radio Operators (WT
                             Docket No. 10-177).
524.......................  Radiolocation Operations           3060-AK04
                             in the 78-81 GHz Band; WT
                             Docket No. 11-202.
525.......................  Amendment of Part 90 of            3060-AK05
                             the Commission's Rules to
                             Permit Terrestrial
                             Trunked Radio (TETRA)
                             Technology; WT Docket No.
                             11-6.
526.......................  Promoting Technological            3060-AK06
                             Solutions to Combat
                             Wireless Contraband
                             Device Use in
                             Correctional Facilities.
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          Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Completed Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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527.......................  Service Rules for Advanced         3060-AJ20
                             Wireless Services in the
                             1915 to 1920 MHz, 1995 to
                             2000 MHz, 2020 to 2025
                             MHz, and 2175 to 2180 MHz
                             Bands.
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            Wireline Competition Bureau--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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528.......................  Comprehensive Review of            3060-AK20
                             the Part 32 Uniform
                             System of Accounts (WC
                             Docket No. 14-130).
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             Wireline Competition Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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529.......................  Implementation of the              3060-AF85
                             Universal Service
                             Portions of the 1996
                             Telecommunications Act.
530.......................  2000 Biennial Regulatory           3060-AH72
                             Review_Telecommunications
                             Service Quality Reporting
                             Requirements.
531.......................  Access Charge Reform and           3060-AH74
                             Universal Service Reform.
532.......................  National Exchange Carrier          3060-AI47
                             Association Petition.
533.......................  IP-Enabled Services; WC            3060-AI48
                             Docket No. 04-36.
534.......................  Establishing Just and              3060-AJ02
                             Reasonable Rates for
                             Local Exchange Carriers
                             (WC Docket No. 07-135).
535.......................  Jurisdictional Separations         3060-AJ06
536.......................  Service Quality, Customer          3060-AJ14
                             Satisfaction,
                             Infrastructure and
                             Operating Data Gathering
                             (WC Docket Nos. 08-190,
                             07-139, 07-204, 07-273,
                             07-21).
537.......................  Form 477; Development of           3060-AJ15
                             Nationwide Broadband Data
                             To Evaluate Reasonable
                             and Timely Deployment of
                             Advanced Services to All
                             Americans.
538.......................  Preserving the Open                3060-AJ30
                             Internet; Broadband
                             Industry Practices.
539.......................  Local Number Portability           3060-AJ32
                             Porting Interval and
                             Validation Requirements
                             (WC Docket No. 07-244).
540.......................  Electronic Tariff Filing           3060-AJ41
                             System (WC Docket No. 10-
                             141).
541.......................  Implementation of Section          3060-AJ64
                             224 of the Act; A
                             National Broadband Plan
                             for Our Future (WC Docket
                             No. 07-245, GN Docket No.
                             09-51).
542.......................  Rural Call Completion; WC          3060-AJ89
                             Docket No. 13-39.
543.......................  Rates for Inmate Calling           3060-AK08
                             Services; WC Docket No.
                             12-375.
544.......................  Protecting and Promoting           3060-AK21
                             the Open Internet; (WC
                             Docket No. 14-28).
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau

Long-Term Actions

448. Implementation of the Telecom Act of 1996; Access to 
Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer 
Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities (WT Docket No. 96-198)

    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 
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
Petition for Waiver.................   11/01/07  72 FR 61813
Public Notice.......................   11/01/07  72 FR 61882
Final Rule..........................   04/21/08  73 FR 21251
Public Notice.......................   08/01/08  73 FR 45008
Extension of Waiver.................   05/15/08  73 FR 28057
Extension of Waiver.................   05/06/09  74 FR 20892
Public Notice.......................   05/07/09  74 FR 21364
Extension of Waiver.................   07/29/09  74 FR 37624
NPRM................................   03/14/11  76 FR 13800
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   04/12/11  76 FR 20297
FNPRM...............................   12/30/11  76 FR 82240
Comment Period End..................   03/14/12  .......................
R&O.................................   12/30/11  76 FR 82354
Announcement of Effective Date......   04/25/12  77 FR 24632
2nd R&O.............................   05/22/13  78 FR 30226
FNPRM...............................   12/20/13  78 FR 77074
FNPRM Comment Period End............   02/18/14  .......................
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AG58

449. 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

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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. Following a January 22, 2010, NPRM, the 
Commission released a Report and Order (on February 15, 2012) requiring 
telemarketers to obtain prior express written consent, including by 
electronic means, before making an autodialed or prerecorded 
telemarketing call to a wireless number or before making a prerecorded 
telemarketing call to a residential line; eliminating the ``established 
business relationship'' exemption to the consent requirement for 
prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential lines; requiring 
telemarketers to provide an automated, interactive ``opt-out'' 
mechanism during autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing calls to 
wireless numbers and during prerecorded telemarketing calls to 
residential lines; and requiring that the abandoned call rate for 
telemarketing calls be calculated on a ``per-campaign'' basis. On 
November 29, 2012, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling 
clarifying that sending a one-time text message confirming a consumer's 
request that no further text messages be sent does not violate the 
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) or the Commission's rules as 
long as the confirmation text only confirms receipt of the consumer's 
opt-out request, and does not contain marketing, solicitations, or an 
attempt to convince the consumer to reconsider his or her opt-out 
decision. The ruling applies only when the sender of the text messages 
has obtained prior express consent, as required by the TCPA and 
Commission rules, from the consumer to be sent text messages using an 
automatic telephone dialing system. On May 9, 2013, the Commission 
released a declaratory ruling clarifying that while a seller does not 
generally ``initiate'' calls made through a third-party telemarketer, 
within the meaning of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), it 
nonetheless may be held vicariously liable under Federal common law 
principles of agency for violations of either section 227(b) or section 
227(c) that are committed by third-party telemarketers.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
R&O.................................   06/11/12  77 FR 34233
Public Notice.......................   06/30/10  75 FR 34244
Public Notice (Recon Petitions         10/03/12  77 FR 60343
 Filed).
Announcement of Effective Date......   10/16/12  77 FR 63240
Opposition End Date.................   10/18/12  .......................
Rule Corrections....................   11/08/12  77 FR 66935
Declaratory Ruling (Release Date)...   11/29/12  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kurt Schroeder, Chief, Consumer Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0966, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI14

450. 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 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

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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
NPRM................................   05/02/11  76 FR 24442
Order...............................   07/25/11  76 FR 44326
Final Rule (Order)..................   09/27/11  76 FR 59551
Final Rule; Announcement of            11/22/11  76 FR 72124
 Effective Date.
Proposed Rule (Public Notice).......   02/28/12  77 FR 11997
Proposed Rule (FNPRM)...............   02/01/12  77 FR 4948
First R&O...........................   07/25/12  77 FR 43538
Public Notice.......................   10/29/12  77 FR 65526
Order on Reconsideration............   12/26/12  77 FR 75894
Order...............................   02/05/13  78 FR 8030
Order (Interim Rule)................   02/05/13  78 FR 8032
NPRM................................   02/05/13  78 FR 8090
Announcement of Effective Date......   03/07/13  78 FR 14701
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/13/13  .......................
FNPRM...............................   07/05/13  78 FR 40407
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/18/13  .......................
R&O.................................   07/05/13  78 FR 40582
R&O.................................   08/15/13  78 FR 49693
FNPRM...............................   08/15/13  78 FR 49717
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/30/13  .......................
R&O.................................   08/30/13  78 FR 53684
FNPRM...............................   09/03/13  78 FR 54201
NPRM................................   10/23/13  78FR 63152
FNPRM Comment Period End............   11/18/13  .......................
Petiton for Recon; Request for         12/16/13  78 FR 76096
 Comment.
Petition for Recon Request for         12/16/13  78 FR 76097
 Comment.
Request for Clarification; Request     12/30/13  78 FR 79362
 for Comment; Correction.
Petition for Recon Comment Period      01/10/14  .......................
 End.
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/21/14  .......................
Announcement of Effective Date......   08/11/14  79 FR 40003
Announcement of Effective Date......   08/28/14  79 FR 51446
Correction_Announcement of Effective   08/28/14  79 FR 51450
 Date.
Technical Amendments................   09/09/14  79 FR 53303
Public Notice.......................   09/15/14  79 FR 54979
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI15

451. 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 Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (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 
that 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 October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking (NPRM) 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.
    On July 12, 2011, the Commission released an NPRM proposing rules 
that would assist consumers in detecting and preventing the placement 
of unauthorized charges on their telephone bills, an unlawful and 
fraudulent practice, commonly referred to as ``cramming.''
    On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address 
``cramming'' on wireline telephone bills and released an FNPRM seeking 
comment on additional measures to protect wireline and wireless 
consumers from unauthorized charges.
    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................................   08/23/11  76 FR 52625
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/21/11  .......................
Order (Reply Comment Period            11/30/11  76 FR 74017
 Extended).
Reply Comment Period End............   12/05/11  .......................
R&O.................................   05/24/12  77 FR 30915
FNPRM...............................   05/24/12  77 FR 30972
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/09/12  .......................
Order (Comment Period Extended).....   07/17/12  77 FR 41955
Comment Period End..................   07/20/12  .......................
Announcement of Effective Dates.....   10/26/12  77 FR 65230
Correction of Final Rule............   11/30/12  77 FR 71353
Correction of Final Rule............   11/30/12  77 FR 71354
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John B Adams, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2854, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI61

452. 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

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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......................   10/20/98  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 Correction...............   09/11/09  74 FR 46703
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
Waiver Order........................   10/04/10  75 FR 61101
Public Notice.......................   11/17/10  75 FR 70168
Interim Final Rule (Order)..........   11/01/11  76 FR 67376
Final Rule (MO&O)...................   11/01/11  76 FR 67377
NPRM................................   11/01/11  76 FR 67397
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/16/11  .......................
Public Notice.......................   05/04/12  77 FR 26550
Public Notice.......................   12/15/12  77 FR 72348
FNPRM...............................   03/27/14  79 FR 17094
FNPRM Comment Period End............   08/25/14  .......................
R&O.................................   03/31/14  79 FR 17911
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI72

453. 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
Final Rule; Correction..............   09/20/00  65 FR 5680
NPRM................................   11/28/12  77 FR 70970
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   12/20/12  77 FR 75404
NPRM Comment Period Extension End...   01/07/13  .......................
R&O.................................   05/24/13  78 FR 31770
FNPRM...............................   05/24/13  78 FR 31800
FNPRM...............................   12/20/13  78 FR 77074
FNPRM Comment Period End............   02/18/14  .......................
NPRM................................   06/18/13  78 FR 36478
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/07/13  .......................
R&O.................................   12/20/13  78 FR 77210
Petition for Recon..................   01/31/14  79 FR 5364
Comment Period End..................   02/25/14  .......................
Correcting Amendments...............   02/10/14  79 FR 7590
Announcement of Effective Date......   04/16/14  79 FR 21399
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI75

454. Empowering Consumers To Avoid Bill Shock (Docket No. 10-207)

    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 a 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
Next Action Undetermined............
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy 
Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 
338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ51

455. Contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (CG 
Docket No. 11-47)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 
U.S.C. 616
    Abstract: The Commission prescribes by regulation the obligations 
of each provider of interconnected and non-interconnected Voice over 
Internet Protocol (VoIP) service to participate in and contribute to 
the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in a manner that 
is consistent with and comparable to such fund.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   04/04/11  76 FR 18490
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/04/11  .......................
Final Rule..........................   10/25/11  76 FR 65965
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights 
Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2075, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ63

456. Empowering Consumers To Prevent and Detect Billing for 
Unauthorized Charges (``Cramming'')

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 
U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: On July 12, 2011, the Commission released a Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking proposing rules that would assist consumers in 
detecting and preventing the placement of unauthorized charges on 
telephone bills, an unlawful and fraudulent practice commonly referred 
to as ``cramming.'' On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to 
address ``cramming'' on wireline telephone bills and released a Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on additional measures to 
protect wireline and wireless consumers from unauthorized charges.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   08/23/11  76 FR 52625
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/21/11  .......................
Order (Extends Reply Comment Period)   11/30/11  76 FR 74017
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/05/11  .......................
FNPRM...............................   05/24/12  77 FR 30972
R&O.................................   05/24/12  77 FR 30915

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FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/09/12  .......................
Order (Extends Reply Comment Period)   07/17/12  77 FR 41955
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/20/12  .......................
Announcement of Effective Dates.....   10/26/12  77 FR 65230
Correction of Final Rule............   11/30/12  77 FR 71354
Correction of Final Rule............   11/30/12  77 FR 71353
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John B Adams, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2854, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ72

457. Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act 
of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call 
Registry

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 112-96 sec 6507
    Abstract: The Commission issued, on May 22, 2012, an NPRM to 
initiate a proceeding to create a Do-Not-Call registry for public 
safety answer points (PSAPs), as required by section 6507 of the Middle 
Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The statute requires the 
Commission to establish a registry that allows PSAPs to register their 
telephone numbers on a do-not-call list; prohibit the use of automatic 
dialing equipment to contact registered numbers; and implement a range 
of monetary penalties for disclosure of registered numbers and for use 
of automatic dialing equipment to contact such numbers. On October 17, 
2012, the Commission adopted final rules implementing the statutory 
requirements described above.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   06/21/12  77 FR 37362
R&O.................................   10/29/12  77 FR 71131
Correction Amendments...............   02/13/13  78 FR 10099
Announcement of Effective Date......   03/26/13  78 FR 18246
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy 
Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 
338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ84

458. Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act 
of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and 
Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10-213)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 
U.S.C. 617; 47 U.S.C. 618; 47 U.S.C. 619
    Abstract: These proceedings implement sections 716, 717, and 718 of 
the Communications Act, which were added by the Twenty-First Century 
Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), related to 
the accessibility of advanced communications services and equipment 
(section 716), recordkeeping and enforcement requirements for entities 
subject to sections 255, 716, and 718 (section 717); and accessibility 
of Internet browsers built into mobile phones (section 718).
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   03/14/11  76 FR 13800
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   04/12/11  76 FR 20297
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/13/11  .......................
FNPRM...............................   12/30/11  76 FR 82240
R&O.................................   12/30/11  76 FR 82354
FNPRM Comment Period End............   03/14/12  .......................
Announcement of Effective Date......   04/25/12  77 FR 24632
2nd R&O.............................   05/22/13  78 FR 30226
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights 
Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2075, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK00

459. Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; 
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225
    Abstract: This FCC initiated this proceeding in its effort to 
ensure that IP CTS is available for eligible users only. In doing so, 
the FCC released an Interim Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) to address certain practices related to the provision and 
marketing of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS). IP 
CTS is a form of relay service designed to allow people with hearing 
loss to speak directly to another party on a telephone call and to 
simultaneously listen to the other party and read captions of what that 
party is saying over an IP-enabled device. To ensure that IP CTS is 
provided efficiently to persons who need to use this service, this new 
Order establishes several requirements on a temporary basis from March 
7, 2013 to September 3, 2013.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   02/05/13  78 FR 8090
Order (Interim Rule)................   02/05/13  78 FR 8032
Order...............................   02/05/13  78 FR 8030
Announcement of Effective Date......   03/07/13  78 FR 14701
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/12/13  .......................
R&O.................................   08/30/13  78 FR 53684
FNPRM...............................   09/30/13  78FR 54201
FNPRM Comment Period End............   11/18/13  .......................
Petition for Recon Request for         12/16/13  78 FR 76097
 Comment.
Petiton for Recon Comment Period End   01/10/14  .......................
Announcement of Effective Date......   08/28/14  79 FR 51446
Correction_Announcement of Effective   08/28/14  79 FR 51450
 Date.
Technical Amendments................   09/09/14  79 FR 53303
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Greg Hlibok, Chief, Disability Rights Office, 
Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 559-5158, 
TDD Phone: 202 418-0413, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK01

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Engineering and Technology

460. 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

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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 seventh 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 re-accommodation options for 
Federal Government operations in the band. The eighth 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 licensees' relocation obligations. The ninth 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 ninth 
Report and Order. The Report and Orders and Declaratory Ruling 
concludes the Commission's longstanding efforts to relocate the 
Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) from the 1990-2110 MHz band to the 
2025-2110 MHz band, freeing up 35 megahertz of spectrum in order to 
foster the development of new and innovative services. This decision 
addresses the outstanding matter of Sprint Nextel Corporation's (Sprint 
Nextel) inability to agree with Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) 
operators in the band on the sharing of the costs to relocate the BAS 
incumbents. To resolve this controversy, the Commission applied its 
time-honored relocation principles for emerging technologies previously 
adopted for the BAS band to the instant relocation process, where 
delays and unanticipated developments have left ambiguities and 
misconceptions among the relocating parties. In the process, the 
Commission balances the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating 
incumbent BAS operations among all the new entrants in the different 
services that will operate in the band. The Commission proposed to 
modify its cost-sharing requirements for the 2 GHz BAS band because the 
circumstances surrounding the BAS transition are very different than 
what was expected when the cost-sharing requirements were adopted. The 
Commission believed that the best course of action was to propose new 
requirements that would address the ambiguity of applying the literal 
language of the current requirements to the changed circumstances, as 
well as balance the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating 
incumbent BAS operations among all new entrants in the band based on 
the Commission's relocation policies set forth in the Emerging 
Technologies proceeding. The Commission proposed to eliminate, as of 
January 1, 2009, the requirement that Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) 
licensees in the 30 largest markets and fixed BAS links in all markets 
be transitioned before the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators can 
begin offering service. The Commission also sought comments on how to 
mitigate interference between new MSS entrants and incumbent BAS 
licensees who had not completed relocation before the MSS entrants 
begin offering service. In addition, the Commission sought comments on 
allowing MSS operators to begin providing service in those markets 
where BAS incumbents have been transitioned. In the Further Notice of 
Proposed Rule Making the Commission proposed to modify its cost sharing 
requirements for the 2 GHz BAS band because the circumstances 
surrounding the BAS transition are very different than what was 
expected when the cost sharing requirements were adopted. The 
Commission believes that the best course of action is to propose new 
requirements that will address the ambiguity of applying the literal 
language of the current requirements to the changed circumstances, as 
well as balance the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating 
incumbent BAS

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operations among all new entrants in the band based on the Commission's 
relocation policies set forth in the Emerging Technologies proceeding.
    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
FNPRM...............................   03/31/08  73 FR 16822
R&O and NPRM........................   06/23/09  74 FR 29607
FNPRM...............................   06/23/09  74 FR 29607
5th R&O, 11th R&O, 6th R&O, and        11/02/10  75 FR 67227
 Declaratory Ruling.
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AH65

461. 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: In the Report and Order the Commission resolved several 
issues regarding compliance with the Federal Communications 
Commission's (FCC's) regulations for conducting environmental reviews 
under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as they relate to 
the guidelines for human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields. More 
specifically, the Commission clarifies evaluation procedures and 
references to determine compliance with its limits, including specific 
absorption rate (SAR) as a primary metric for compliance, consideration 
of the pinna (outer ear) as an extremity, and measurement of medical 
implant exposure. The Commission also elaborates on mitigation 
procedures to ensure compliance with its limits, including labeling and 
other requirements for occupational exposure classification, 
clarification of compliance responsibility at multiple transmitter 
sites, and labeling of fixed consumer transmitters.
    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
R&O.................................   06/04/13  78 FR 33634
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, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI17

462. 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.
    This Order addressed five petitions for reconsideration of the 
Commission's decisions in the Second Memorandum Opinion and Order 
(``Second MO&O'') in this proceeding and modified rules in certain 
respects. In particular, the Commission: (1) Increased the maximum 
height above average terrain (HAAT) for sites where fixed devices may 
operate; (2) modified the adjacent channel emission limits to specify 
fixed rather than relative levels; and (3) slightly increased the 
maximum permissible power spectral density (PSD) for each category of 
TV bands device. These changes will result in decreased operating costs 
for fixed TVBDs and allow them to provide greater coverage, thus 
increasing the availability of wireless broadband services in rural and 
underserved areas without increasing the risk of interference to 
incumbent services. The Commission also revised and amended several of 
its rules to better effectuate the Commission's earlier decisions in 
this docket and to remove ambiguities.
    Timetable:

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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
Petitions for Recon.................   02/09/11  76 FR 7208
3rd MO&O and Order..................   05/17/12  77 FR 28236
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, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI52

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463. 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 Rulemaking proposed 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 
proposed to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the existing 
Mobile-Satellite allocation. This would lay the groundwork for 
providing additional flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum in the 
future. The Commission also proposed 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 asked, 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 requested 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.
    In the Report and Order, the Commission amended its rules to make 
additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband 
networks while also ensuring that the United States maintains robust 
mobile satellite service capabilities. First, the Commission adds co-
primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the Mobile Satellite Service 
(MSS) 2 GHz band, consistent with the International Table of 
Allocations, allowing more flexible use of the band, including for 
terrestrial broadband services, in the future. Second, to create 
greater predictability and regulatory parity with the bands licensed 
for terrestrial mobile broadband service, the Commission extends its 
existing secondary market spectrum manager spectrum leasing policies, 
procedures, and rules that currently apply to wireless terrestrial 
services to terrestrial services provided using the Ancillary 
Terrestrial Component (ATC) of an MSS system.
    Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission's 
rulemaking proceeding concerning 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, and published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). See 1.4(b)(1) of the 
Commission's rules.
    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
R&O.................................   05/31/11  76 FR 31252
Petitions for Recon.................   08/10/11  76 FR 49364
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, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ46

464. 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, to spur ongoing innovation and investment in mobile 
technology, and to 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. In the Report and Order, the 
Commission took preliminary steps toward making a significant portion 
of the UHF and VHF frequency bands (U/V Bands) currently used by the 
broadcast television service available for new uses. This action serves 
to further address the Nation's growing demand for wireless broadband 
services, promote the ongoing innovation and investment in mobile 
communications, and ensure that the United States keeps pace with the 
global wireless revolution. At the same time, the approach helps 
preserve broadcast television as a healthy, viable medium and would be 
consistent with the general proposal set forth in the National 
Broadband Plan to repurpose spectrum from the U/V bands for new 
wireless broadband uses through, in part, voluntary contributions of 
spectrum to an incentive auction. This action is consistent with the 
recent enactment by Congress of new incentive auction authority for the 
Commission (Spectrum Act). Specifically, this item sets out a framework 
by which two or more television licensees may share a single six MHz 
channel in connection with an incentive auction. However, the Report 
and Order did not act on the proposals in the Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking to establish fixed and mobile allocations in the U/V bands 
or to improve TV service on VHF channels. The Report and Order stated 
that the Commission will undertake a broader rulemaking to implement 
the Spectrum Act's provisions relating to an incentive auction for U/V 
band spectrum, and that it believes it will be more efficient to act on 
new allocations in the context of that rulemaking. In addition, the 
record created in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking does 
not establish a clear way forward to significantly increase the utility 
of the VHF bands for the operation of television services. The Report 
and Order states that the Commission will revisit this matter in a 
future proceeding.
    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
R&O.................................   05/23/12  77 FR 30423
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
    Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Deputy Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2925, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ57

465. 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

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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 proposed 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 Americans.
    In the Report and Order (R&O), the Commission revised and 
streamlined its rules to modernize the Experimental Radio Service 
(ERS). The rules adopted in the R&O updated the ERS to a more flexible 
framework to keep pace with the speed of modern technological change 
while continuing to provide an environment where creativity can thrive. 
To accomplish this transition, the Commission created three new types 
of ERS licenses--the program license, the medical testing license, and 
the compliance testing license--to benefit the development of new 
technologies, expedite their introduction to the marketplace, and 
unleash the full power of innovators to keep the United States at the 
forefront of the communications industry. The Commission's actions also 
modified the market trial rules to eliminate confusion and more clearly 
articulate its policies with respect to marketing products prior to 
equipment certification. The Commission believes that these actions 
will remove regulatory barriers to experimentation, thereby permitting 
institutions to move from concept to experimentation to finished 
product more rapidly and to more quickly implement creative problem-
solving methodologies.
    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
R&O.................................   04/29/13  78 FR 25138
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Nnake Nweke, Chief, Experimental Licensing Branch, 
Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and 
Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
0785, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ62

466. Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHZ Band (ET Docket No. 
11-90)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f)
    Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its rules to enable 
enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the 76-77 GHz band to improve 
collision avoidance and driver safety. Vehicular radars can determine 
the exact distance and relative speed of objects in front of, beside, 
or behind a car to improve the driver's ability to perceive objects 
under bad visibility conditions or objects that are in blind spots. 
These modifications to the rules will provide more efficient use of 
spectrum, and enable the automotive and fixed radar application 
industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers and the 
general public. The Commission takes this action in response to 
petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (``TMC'') 
and Era Systems Corporation (``Era'').
    This Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to provide a 
more efficient use of the 76-77 GHz band, and to enable the automotive 
and aviation industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers 
and the general public. Specifically, the Commission eliminated the in-
motion and not-in-motion distinction for vehicular radars, and instead 
adopted new uniform emission limits for forward, side, and rear-looking 
vehicular radars. This will facilitate enhanced vehicular radar 
technologies to improve collision avoidance and driver safety. The 
Commission also amended its rules to allow the operation of fixed 
radars at airport locations in the 76-77 GHz band for purposes of 
detecting foreign object debris on runways and monitoring aircraft and 
service vehicles on taxiways and other airport vehicle service areas 
that have no public vehicle access. The Commission took this action in 
response to petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation 
(``TMC'') and Era Systems Corporation (``Era''). Petitions for 
Reconsideration were filed by Navtech Radar, Ltd. and Honeywell 
International Inc.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/16/11  76 FR 35176
R&O.................................   08/13/12  77 FR 48097
Petition for Recon..................   11/11/12  77 FR 68722
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Aamer Zain, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2437, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ68

467. WRC-07 Implementation (ET Docket No. 12-338)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 
U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303
    Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the 
Commission proposed to amend parts 1, 2, 74, 78, 87, 90, and 97 of its 
rules to implement allocation decisions from the World 
Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2007) (WRC 07) concerning 
portions of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum between 108 MHz and 20.2 
GHz and to make certain updates to its rules in this frequency range. 
The NPRM follows the Commission's July 2010 WRC-07 Table Clean-up 
Order, 75 FR 62924, October 13, 2010, which made certain 
nonsubstantive, editorial revisions to the Table of Frequency 
Allocations (Allocation Table) and to other related rules. The 
Commission also addressed the recommendations for implementation of the 
WRC-07 Final Acts that the National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration (NTIA) submitted to the Commission in August 2009. As 
part of its comprehensive review of the Allocation Table, the 
Commission also proposed to make allocation changes that are not 
related to the WRC-07 Final Acts and update certain service rules, and 
requested comment on other allocation issues that concern portions of 
the RF spectrum between 137.5 kHz and 54.25 GHz.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/27/12  77 FR 76250
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/25/13
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tom Mooring, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2450, Fax: 202 
418-1944, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ93

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468. Federal Earth Stations-Non-Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space 
Stations; Spectrum For Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; Et Docket 
No. 13-115

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 
U.S.C. 336
    Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to make 
spectrum allocation proposals for three different space related 
purposes. The Commission makes two alternative proposals to modify the 
Allocation Table to provide interference protection for Fixed-Satellite 
Service (FSS) and Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS) earth stations 
operated by Federal agencies under authorizations granted by the 
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in 
certain frequency bands. The Commission also proposes to amend a 
footnote to the Allocation Table to permit a Federal MSS system to 
operate in the 399.9-400.05 MHz band; it also makes alternative 
proposals to modify the Allocation Table to provide access to spectrum 
on an interference protected basis to Commission licensees for use 
during the launch of launch vehicles (i.e. rockets). The Commission 
also seeks comment broadly on the future spectrum needs of the 
commercial space sector. The Commission expects that, if adopted, these 
proposals would advance the commercial space industry and the important 
role it will play in our nation's economy and technological innovation 
now and in the future.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/01/13  78 FR 39200
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, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK09

469. Authorization of Radiofrequency Equipment; ET Docket No. 13-44

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 
47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 
U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: The Commission is responsible for an equipment 
authorization program for radiofrequency (RF) devices under part 2 of 
its rules. This program is one of the primary means that the Commission 
uses to ensure that the multitude of RF devices used in the United 
States operate effectively without causing harmful interference and 
otherwise comply with the Commission rules. All RF devices subject to 
equipment authorization must comply with the Commission's technical 
requirement before they can be imported or marketed. The Commission or 
a Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) must approve some of these 
devices before they can be imported or marketed, while others do not 
require such approval. The Commission last comprehensively reviewed its 
equipment authorization program more than 10 years ago. The rapid 
innovation in equipment design since that time has led to ever-
accelerating growth in the number of parties applying for equipment 
approval. The Commission therefore believes that the time is now right 
for us to comprehensively review our equipment authorization processes 
to ensure that they continue to enable this growth and innovation in 
the wireless equipment market. In May of 2012, the Commission began 
this reform process by issuing an Order to increase the supply of 
available grantee codes. With this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM), the Commission continues its work to review and reform the 
equipment authorization processes and rules. This Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking proposes certain changes to the Commission's part 2 
equipment authorization processes to ensure that they continue to 
operate efficiently and effectively. In particular, it addresses the 
role of TCBs in certifying RF equipment and post-market surveillance, 
as well as the Commission's role in assessing TCB performance. The NPRM 
also addressed the role of test laboratories in the RF equipment 
approval process, including accreditation of test labs and the 
Commission's recognition of laboratory accreditation bodies, and 
measurement procedures used to determine RF equipment compliance. 
Finally, it proposes certain modifications to the rules regarding TCBs 
that approve terminal equipment under part 68 of the rules that are 
consistent with our proposed modifications to the rules for TCBs that 
approve RF equipment. Specifically, the Commission proposes to 
recognize the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) as 
the organization that designates TCBs in the United States and to 
modify the rules to reference the current International Organization 
for Standardization and International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/
IEC) guides used to accredit TCBs.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/03/13  78 FR 25916
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, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK10

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

International Bureau

Long-Term Actions

470. 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)
    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 
is filed, the International Bureau (Bureau) issued a Public Notice 
establishing a cutoff 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 limit on negotiations; (2) 
establish criteria to select among competing applicants; (3) divide the 
available

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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: Andrea Kelly, Associate Chief, Satellite Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7877, Fax: 202 418-
0748, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AH98

471. 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; ...
    Abstract: The FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which 
entities providing U.S.-international service are subject under 47 CFR 
part 43. The FCC adopted a First Report and Order that eliminated 
certain of those requirements. Specifically, it eliminated the 
quarterly reporting requirements for large carriers and foreign-
affiliated switch resale carriers, 47 CFR 43.61(b) and (c); the circuit 
addition report, 47 CFR 63.23(e); the division of telegraph tolls 
report, 47 CFR 43.53; and the requirement to report separately for U.S. 
offshore points, 43.61(a), 48.82(a). The FCC adopted Second Report and 
Order that made additional reforms to streamline further and modernize 
the reporting requirements, including requiring that entities providing 
international calling service via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 
connected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) to submit 
data regarding their provision of international telephone service. The 
Voice on the Net Coalition (VON Coalition) filed a petition requesting 
that they reconsider requiring VoIP providers from reporting their 
international traffic and revenues.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/12/04  69 FR 29676
First R&O...........................   05/12/11  76 FR 42567
FNPRM...............................   05/12/11  76 FR 42613
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/02/11  .......................
Second R&O..........................   01/15/13  78 FR 15615
Petition for Recon..................   07/01/13  78 FR 39232
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI42

472. International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11-80)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 
U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 
U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 403
    Abstract: FCC is reviewing the International Settlements Policy 
(ISP), which governs how U.S. carriers negotiate with foreign carriers 
for the exchange of international traffic and is the structure by which 
the Commission has sought to respond to concerns that foreign carriers 
with market power are able to take advantage of the presence of 
multiple U.S. carriers serving a particular market. In the NPRM, the 
FCC proposes to further deregulate the international telephony market 
and enable U.S. consumers to enjoy competitive prices when they make 
calls to international destinations. First, it proposes to remove the 
ISP from all international routes, except Cuba. Second, the FCC seeks 
comment on a proposal to enable the Commission to better protect U.S. 
consumers from the effects of anticompetitive conduct by foreign 
carriers in instances necessitating Commission intervention. 
Specifically, it seeks comments on proposals and issues regarding the 
application of the Commission's benchmarks policy.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/13/11  76 FR 42625
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/02/11  .......................
Report and Order....................   02/15/13  78 FR 11109
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0427, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ77

473. Revisions to Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's Rules to Govern 
the Use of Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (IB Docket No. 12-376)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 
U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c), (e), (f), (g), (j), (r) and (y)
    Abstract: In this docket, the Commission provides for the efficient 
licensing of two-way in-flight broadband services, including Internet 
access, to passengers and flight crews aboard commercial airliners and 
private

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aircraft. The Report and Order establishes technical and licensing 
rules for Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (ESAA), i.e., Earth stations 
on aircraft communicating with Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) 
geostationary-orbit (GSO) space stations operating in the 10.95-11.2 
GHz, 11.45-11.7 GHz, 11.7-12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth or downlink) and 
14.0-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space or uplink) frequency bands. The Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking requests comment on a proposal to elevate the 
allocation status of ESAA in the 14.0-14.5 GHz band from secondary to 
primary, which would make the ESAA allocation equal to the allocations 
of Earth Stations on Vessels (ESV) and Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations 
(VMES).
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/20/05  70 FR 20508
R&O.................................   03/08/13  78 FR 14920
NPRM................................   03/18/13  78 FR 14952
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/21/13  .......................
2nd R&O and Order on Recon..........   05/12/14  79 FR 26863
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-
2824, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ96

474. Reform of Rules and Policies on Foreign Carrier Entry Into the 
U.S. Telecommunications Market (IB Docket 12-299)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to 
(j); 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205
    Abstract: FCC is considering proposed changes in the criteria under 
which it considers certain applications from foreign carriers or 
affiliates of foreign carriers for entry into the U.S. market for 
international telecommunications services. It proposes to eliminate or 
in the alternative simplify the effective competitive opportunities 
test (ECO Text) adopted in 1995 for Commission review of foreign 
carrier applications.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/26/12  77 FR 70400
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/26/12  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   01/15/13  .......................
R&O.................................   06/03/14  79 FR 31873
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0427, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ97

475. Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for 
Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12-267)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 161; 
47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
    Abstract: The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) as part of its ongoing efforts to update and streamline 
regulatory requirements. The NPRM initiated a comprehensive review of 
part 25 of the Commission's rules, which governs licensing and 
operation of space stations and Earth stations. The amendments proposed 
in the NPRM modernize the rules to better reflect evolving technology 
and reorganize and simplify existing requirements. Furthermore, the 
changes will remove unnecessary filing requirements for applicants 
requesting space and Earth station licenses, allowing applicants and 
licensees to save time, effort, and costs in preparing applications. 
Other changes are designed to remove unnecessary technical 
restrictions, enabling applicants to submit fewer waiver requests, 
which will ease administrative burdens in submitting and processing 
applications and reduce the amount of time spent on applications by 
applicants, licensees, and the Commission.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/25/12  77 FR 67172
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/24/12  .......................
Reply Comment Period End............   01/22/13  .......................
Report and Order....................   02/12/14  79 FR 8308
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Andrea Kelly, Associate Chief, Satellite Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7877, Fax: 202 418-
0748, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ98

476. Expanding Broadband and Innovation Through Air-Ground Mobile 
Broadband Secondary Service for Passengers Aboard Aircraft in the 14.0-
14.5 GHZ Band; GN Docket No. 13-114

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 324
    Abstract: In this docket, the Commission establishes a secondary 
allocation for the Aeronautical Mobile Service in the 14.0-14.5 GHz 
band and establishes service, technical, and licensing rules for air-
ground mobile broadband. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requests 
public comment on a secondary allocation and service, technical, and 
licensing rules for air-ground mobile broadband.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM (release date).................   05/09/13  .......................
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, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK02

477. Terrestrial Use of the 2473-2495 MHZ Band for Low-Power Mobile 
Broadband Networks; Amendments to Rules of Mobile Satellite Service 
System; IB Docket No. 13-213

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
    Abstract: In this docket, the Commission proposes modified rules 
for the operation of the Ancillary Terrestrial Component of the single 
Mobile-Satellite Service system operating in the Big GEO S band. The 
changes would allow Globalstar, Inc. to deploy a low power broadband 
network using its licensed spectrum at 2483.5-2495 MHz under certain 
limited technical criteria, and with the same equipment utilize 
spectrum in the adjacent 2473-2483.5 MHz band, pursuant to technical 
rules for unlicensed operations in that band.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/19/14  79 FR 9445
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/05/14  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lynne Montgomery, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2229, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK16

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

International Bureau

Completed Actions

478. Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Common Carrier and 
Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(B)(4) of the 
Communications Act Of 1934, as Amended (IB Docket No. 11-133)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 
U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 
403
    Abstract: FCC seeks comment on changes and other options to revise 
and simplify its policies and procedures implementing section 310(b)(4) 
for common carrier and aeronautical radio station licensees while 
continuing to ensure that we have the information we need to carry out 
our statutory duties. (The NPRM does not address our policies with 
respect to the application of section 310(b)(4) to broadcast 
licensees.) The proposals are designed to reduce to the extent possible 
the regulatory costs and burdens imposed on wireless common carrier and 
aeronautical applicants, licensees, and spectrum lessees; provide 
greater transparency and more predictability with respect to the 
Commission's filing requirements and review process; and facilitate 
investment from new sources of capital, while continuing to protect 
important interests related to national security, law enforcement, 
foreign policy, and trade policy. The streamlining proposals in the 
NPRM may reduce costs and burdens currently imposed on licensees, 
including those licensees that are small entities, and accelerate the 
foreign ownership review process, while continuing to ensure that the 
Commission has the information it needs to carry out its statutory 
duties.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/09/11  76 FR 65472
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/04/12  .......................
First R&O...........................   08/22/12  77 FR 50628
Final Rule..........................   07/10/13  78 FR 41314
Final Rule Effective................   08/09/13
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0427, Email: [email protected]
    RIN: 3060-AJ70

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Media Bureau

Long-Term Actions

479. 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 action, the Commission made rule changes 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
Fourth FNPRM........................   05/14/10  75 FR 27256
Third R&O...........................   07/08/11  76 FR 40263
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, Email: 
[email protected]
    RIN: 3060-AG28

480. Broadcast Ownership Rules

    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: Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 
requires the Commission to review its ownership rules every 4 years and 
determine whether any such rules are necessary in the public interest 
as the result of competition. 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. 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. For the 2010 quadrennial review, 
five of the Commission's media rules are the

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subject of review: The local TV ownership rule; the local radio 
ownership rule; the newspaper broadcast cross-ownership rule; the 
radio/TV cross-ownership rule; and the dual network rule.
    In the 2014 review, the Commission incorporated the record of the 
2010 review, and sought additional data on market conditions and 
competitive indicators. The Commission also sought comment on whether 
to eliminate restrictions on newspaper/radio combined ownership and 
whether to eliminate the radio/television cross-ownership rule in favor 
of reliance on the local radio rule and the local television rule.
    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
Notice of Inquiry...................   06/11/10  75 FR 33227
NPRM................................   01/19/12  77 FR 2868
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/19/12  .......................
FNPRM...............................   05/20/14  79 FR 29010
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7334, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AH97

481. 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 Second Report and Order takes steps to resolve the remaining issues 
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
2nd R&O.............................   07/07/11  76 FR 44821
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2324, Fax: 202 418-2827, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI38

482. 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; . . .
    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.
    In 2014, the Commission determined that for the purposes of 
applying the broadcast ownership rules, a brokered station will be 
attributed to a same market brokering station if the JSA covers more 
than 15 percent of the weekly advertising time of the brokered station. 
The Commission found that television JSAs have the potential to convey 
significant influence over stations operations.
    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  .......................
R&O.................................   05/20/14  79 FR 28996
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202-418-7334, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI55

483. 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. Pursuant to a remand from the Third Circuit, 
the measures adopted in the 2009 Diversity Order were put forth for 
comment in the NPRM for the 2010 review of the Commission's Broadcast 
Ownership rules.
    The Commission sought additional comment in 2014. As directed by 
the court, the Commission considered a socially and economic 
disadvantaged business definition as a possible oasis for favorable 
regulatory treatment.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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R&O.................................   05/16/08  73 FR 28361
Third FNPRM.........................   05/16/08  73 FR 28400
R&O.................................   05/27/09  74 FR 25163
Fourth FNPRM........................   05/27/09  74 FR 25305
MO&O................................   10/30/09  74 FR 56131
NPRM................................   01/19/12  77 FR 2868
5th NPRM............................   01/15/13  78 FR 2934
6th FNPRM...........................   01/15/13  78 FR 2925
FNPRM...............................   05/20/14  79 FR 29010
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,

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Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202-418-7334, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ27

484. Amendment of the Commission's Rules Related to Retransmission 
Consent (MB Docket No. 10-71)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 325; 47 U.S.C. 534
    Abstract: Cable systems and other multichannel video programming 
distributors are not entitled to retransmit a broadcast station's 
signal without the station's consent. This consent is known as 
``retransmission consent.'' Since Congress enacted the retransmission 
consent regime in 1992, there have been significant changes in the 
video programming marketplace. In this proceeding, comment is sought on 
a series of proposals to streamline and clarify the Commission's rules 
concerning or affecting retransmission consent negotiations.
    In the 2014 Report and Order, the Commission adopted a rule 
providing that it is a violation of the duty to negotiate 
retransmission consent in good faith for a television station that is 
ranked among the top four stations to negotiate retransmission consent 
jointly with another such station if the stations are not commonly 
owned and serve the same geographic market.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/28/11  76 FR 17071
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/27/11  .......................
R&O.................................   05/19/14  79 FR 28615
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: [email protected]
    RIN: 3060-AJ55

485. Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century 
Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No.11-43)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 303
    Abstract: The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video 
Accessibility Act of 2010 (``CVAA'') requires reinstatement of the 
video description rules adopted by the Commission in 2000. ``Video 
description,'' which is the insertion of narrated descriptions of a 
television program's key visual elements into natural pauses in the 
program's dialogue, makes video programming more accessible to 
individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This proceeding was 
initiated to enable compliance with the CVAA.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/18/11  76 FR 14856
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/18/11  .......................
R&O.................................   09/08/11  76 FR 55585
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Media 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2132, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ56

486. Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video 
Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications 
and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11-154)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303; 
47 U.S.C. 330(b); 47 U.S.C. 613; 47 U.S.C. 617
    Abstract: Pursuant to the Commission's responsibilities under the 
Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 
2010, this proceeding was initiated to adopt rules to govern the closed 
captioning requirements for the owners, providers, and distributors of 
video programming delivered using Internet protocol.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/28/11  76 FR 59963
R&O.................................   03/20/12  77 FR 19480
Order on Recon, FNPRM...............   07/02/13  78 FR 39691
2nd Order on Recon..................   08/05/14  79 FR 45354
2nd FNPRM...........................   08/05/14  79 FR 45397
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ67

487. Accessibility of User Interfaces and Video Programming Guides and 
Menus (MB Docket No. 12-108)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 
47 U.S.C. 303(aa); 47 U.S.C. 303(bb)
    Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to implement sections 204 
and 205 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video 
Accessibility Act. These sections generally require that user 
interfaces on digital apparatus and navigation devices used to view 
video programming be accessible to and usable by individuals who are 
blind or visually impaired.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/18/13  78 FR 36478
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/15/13
R&O.................................   12/20/13  78 FR 77210
FNPRM...............................   12/20/13  78 FR 77074
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Adam Copeland, Attorney, Policy Division Media 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK11

488.  Network Non-Duplication and Syndicated Exclusivity Rule 
(MB Docket No. 14-29)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 
U.S.C. 303(R); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 339(b); 47 USC573(b)
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission continues to examine 
whether to eliminate or modify the network no-duplication and 
syndicated exclusivity rules in light of changes in the video 
marketplace in the more than 40 years since these rules were adopted.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/10/14  79 FR 19849
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/12/14
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kathy Berthot, Attorney, Policy Div. Media Bureau, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: [email protected].

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    RIN: 3060-AK18

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Managing Director

Long-Term Actions

489. 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
R&O.................................   08/02/06  71 FR 43842
NPRM................................   05/02/07  72 FR 24213
R&O.................................   08/16/07  72 FR 45908
FNPRM...............................   08/16/07  72 FR 46010
NPRM................................   05/28/08  73 FR 30563
R&O.................................   08/26/08  73 FR 50201
FNPRM...............................   08/26/08  73 FR 50285
2nd R&O.............................   05/12/09  74 FR 22104
NPRM and Order......................   06/02/09  74 FR 26329
R&O.................................   08/11/09  74 FR 40089
NPRM................................   04/26/10  75 FR 21536
R&O.................................   07/19/10  75 FR 41932
NPRM................................   05/26/11  76 FR 30605
R&O.................................   08/10/11  76 FR 49333
NPRM................................   05/17/12  77 FR 29275
R&O.................................   08/03/12  77 FR 46307
NPRM................................   08/17/12  77 FR 49749
NPRM................................   06/10/13  78 FR 34612
R&O.................................   08/23/13  78 FR 52433
NPRM................................   07/03/14  79 FR 37982
R&O.................................   09/11/14  79 FR 54190
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, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI79

490. 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 email 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
Public Notice.......................   02/15/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Warren Firschein, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
0844, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ54

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

Long-Term Actions

491. 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, NOI..........................   11/02/10  75 FR 67321
Second R&O..........................   11/18/10  75 FR 70604
Order, Comment Period Extension.....   01/07/11  76 FR 1126
Comment Period End..................   02/18/11
Final Rule..........................   04/28/11  76 FR 23713
NPRM................................   08/04/11  76 FR 47114
Second FNPRM........................   08/04/11  76 FR 47114
3rd R&O.............................   09/28/11  76 FR 59916
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/02/11
3rd FNPRM...........................   03/28/14  79 FR 17820
Order Extending Comment Period......   06/10/14  79 FR 33163
3rd FNPRM Comment Period End........   07/14/14
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AG34

492. 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

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    Abstract: The rules generally will assist State governments in 
drafting legislation that will ensure that multiline telephone systems 
are compatible with the enhanced 911 network. The Public Notice seeks 
comment on whether the Commission, rather than States, should regulate 
multiline telephone systems, and whether part 68 of the Commission's 
rules should be revised.
    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
Public Notice (Release Date)........   05/21/12
Public Notice Comment Period End....   08/06/12
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AG60

493. 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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AG74

494. Implementation of 911 Act (CC Docket No. 92-105, WT Docket No. 00-
110)

    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 was separate from the Commission's 
proceeding on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems (E911) in that it 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, the 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 was 
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..............   09/19/00  65 FR 56752
NPRM................................   09/19/00  65 FR 56757
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: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AH90

495. E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (Dockets Nos. 
GN 11-117, PS 07-114, WC 05-196, WC 04-36)

    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 to provide ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/29/04  69 FR 16193
NPRM................................   06/29/05  70 FR 37307
R&O.................................   06/29/05  70 FR 37273
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
Comment Period End..................   02/18/11  .......................
2nd FNPRM, NPRM.....................   08/04/11  76 FR 47114
2nd FNPRM Comment Period End........   11/02/11  .......................
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI62

496. Commercial Mobile Alert System

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109-347 title VI; E.O. 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 
noncommercial educational and public

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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
Approval of Information Collection     02/13/12  77 FR 41331
 for 2nd R&O.
Order...............................   02/25/13  78 FR 16806
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ03

497. 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: This is related to the proceedings in which the FCC has 
previously acted to improve the quality of all emergency services. 
Wireless carriers must provide specific automatic location information 
in connection with 911 emergency calls to Public Safety Answering 
Points (PSAPs). Wireless licensees must satisfy 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
R&O.................................   02/14/08  73 FR 8617
Public Notice.......................   09/25/08  73 FR 55473
FNPRM; NOI..........................   11/02/10  75 FR 67321
Public Notice.......................   11/18/09  74 FR 59539
2nd R&O.............................   11/18/10  75 FR 70604
Second NPRM.........................   08/04/11  76 FR 47114
Second NPRM Comment Period End......   11/02/11  .......................
Final Rule..........................   04/28/11  76 FR 23713
NPRM, 3rd R&O, and 2nd FNPRM........   09/28/11  76 FR 59916
3rd FNPRM...........................   03/28/14  79 FR 17820
Order Extending Comment Period......   06/10/14  79 FR 33163
3rd FNPRM Comment Period End........   07/14/14  .......................
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ52

498. Private Land Radio Services/Miscellaneous Wireless Communications 
Services

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 
303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; Pub. L. 112-96
    Abstract: This action proposes technical rules to protect against 
harmful radio frequency interference in the spectrum designated for 
public safety services under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job 
Creation Act of 2012.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/24/13  78 FR 24138
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/24/13  .......................
R&O.................................   01/06/14  79 FR 588
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brian Hurley, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2220, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ99

499.  Proposed Amendments to Service Rules Governing Public 
Safety Narrowband Operations in the 769-775 and 799-805 MHZ Bands

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 
U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 337(a); 47 U.S.C. 403
    Abstract: This proceeding seeks to amend the Commission's rules to 
promote spectrum efficiency, interoperability, and flexibility in 700 
MHz public safety narrowband operations (769775/799805 MHz).
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   04/19/13  78 FR 23529
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brian Marenco, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0838, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK19

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

Completed Actions

500. 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
First 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
Fourth MO&O.........................   09/27/02  67 FR 61002
Sixth NPRM..........................   11/08/02  67 FR 68079
Fifth R&O...........................   12/13/02  67 FR 76697
Seventh NPRM........................   04/27/05  70 FR 21726
Sixth R&O...........................   04/27/05  70 FR 21671
Eighth NPRM.........................   04/07/06  71 FR 17786
NPRM................................   09/21/06  71 FR 55149
Ninth NPRM..........................   01/10/07  72 FR 1201
R&O and FNPRM.......................   05/02/07  72 FR 24238
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
Third R&O...........................   01/25/11  76 FR 51271
Fourth FNPRM........................   01/25/11  76 FR 51271
Fourth FNPRM Comment Period End.....   05/10/11  .......................
Fourth R&O..........................   07/20/11  76 FR 62309
Seventh R&O.........................   07/10/14  79 FR 39336
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brian Marenco, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0838, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AG85

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Long-Term Actions

501. 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
2nd R&O.............................   05/06/11  76 FR 26199
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Trachtenberg, Associate Division Chief SCPD, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7369, Email: 
[email protected].
    Christina Clearwater, Assistant Division Chief, SCPD, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1893, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AH83

502. 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.............................   03/29/11  76 FR 17347
Stay Order..........................   03/29/11  76 FR 17353
3rd FNPRM...........................   01/30/13  78 FR 6276
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI35

503. 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 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' 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
Order...............................   02/01/12  77 FR 16470
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI88

504. 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

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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. In addition, the 
Commission has sought comment on a proposal intended to make it 
possible to use wider channel bandwidths for the provision of broadband 
services in these spectrum bands. The proposed changes may permit 
operators to use spectrum more efficiently, and to provide higher data 
rates to consumers, thereby advancing key goals of the National 
Broadband Plan.
    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
FNPRM...............................   05/27/11  76 FR 32901
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/22/11  .......................
R&O.................................   07/16/14  79 FR 41448
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ12

505. 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
Final Rule..........................   05/26/11  76 FR 33653
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ16

506. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHZ 
Band; WT Docket No. 13-185

    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, 2-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  .......................
FNPRM...............................   08/20/13  78 FR 51559
FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/16/13  .......................
R&O.................................   06/04/14  79 FR 32366
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Deputy Div. Chief, Broadband 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7235, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ19

507. 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: 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

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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. On October 5, 2012, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau 
and the Office of Engineering and Technology released a Public Notice 
asking that the record be refreshed on two issues in the Further Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking: whether the Commission should provide a limited 
expansion of license eligibility under part 74 of the rules applicable 
to low power auxiliary stations, and what steps the Commission should 
take to promote more efficient use of spectrum by wireless microphones.
    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  .......................
Public Notice.......................   10/05/12  .......................
Second R&O..........................   07/14/14  79 FR 40680
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, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ21

508. 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
Order on Recon......................   07/17/13  78 FR 42701
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Joyce Jones, Attorney Advisor, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1327, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ22

509. 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, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ28

510. 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
Order on Recon......................   03/01/13  78 FR 19424
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1550, Fax: 202 418-7447, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ35

511. 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

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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  .......................
Order on Remand.....................   01/26/12  77 FR 3935
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jeff Steinberg, Deputy Chief, Spectrum and 
Competition Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0896, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ36

512. 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......................   05/27/10  75 FR 29677
5th R&O.............................   05/16/13  78 FR 28749
Petition for Reconsideration........   07/23/13  78 FR 44091
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ37

513. 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-multipoint 
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  .......................
R&O.................................   09/27/11  76 FR 59559
FNPRM...............................   09/27/11  76 FR 59614
FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/25/11  .......................
R&O.................................   09/05/12  77 FR 54421
FNPRM...............................   09/05/12  77 FR 54511
FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/22/12  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ47

514. 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  .......................
R&O (release date)..................   08/08/14  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Dan Abeyta, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
1538, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ50

515. 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 establishes the Mobility Fund which 
provides 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  .......................
R&O.................................   11/29/11  76 FR 73830
FNPRM...............................   12/16/11  76 FR 78384
R&O.................................   12/28/11  76 FR 81562
2nd R&O.............................   07/03/12  77 FR 39435
4th Order on Recon..................   08/14/12  77 FR 48453
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

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516. 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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NPRM................................   07/15/10  75 FR 49871
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/30/10  .......................
R&O.................................   04/06/11  76 FR 31252
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Blaise Scinto, Chief, Broadband Div., WTB, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. 
Phone: 202 418-1380, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ59

517. Improving Spectrum Efficiency Through Flexible Channel Spacing and 
Bandwidth Utilization for Economic Area-Based 800 MHZ Specialized 
Mobile Radio Licensees (WT Docket Nos. 12-64 and 11-110)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 
U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 
308
    Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to allow EA-based 800 MHz 
SMR licensees in 813.5-824/858.5-869 MHz to exceed the channel spacing 
and bandwidth limitation in section 90.209 of the Commission's rules, 
subject to conditions.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/29/12  77 FR 18991
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/13/12  .......................
R&O.................................   05/24/12  77 FR 33972
Petition for Recon Public Notice....   08/16/12  77 FR 53163
Petition for Recon PN Comment Period   09/27/12  .......................
 End.
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Luis Zambrano, Federal Communications Commission, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7925, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ71

518. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2000-2020 MHZ 
and 2180-2200 MHZ Bands

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 153; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 
47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 
319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 333
    Abstract: In the Report and Order, the Commission increased the 
Nation's supply of spectrum for mobile broadband by removing 
unnecessary barriers to flexible use of spectrum currently assigned to 
the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) in the 2 GHz band. This action 
carries out a recommendation in the National Broadband Plan that the 
Commission enable the provision of stand-alone terrestrial services in 
this spectrum. We do so by adopting service, technical, assignment, and 
licensing rules for this spectrum. These rules are designed to provide 
for flexible use of this spectrum, to encourage innovation and 
investment in mobile broadband, and to provide a stable regulatory 
environment in which broadband deployment could develop.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/17/12  .......................
NPRM................................   04/17/12  77 FR 22720
R&O.................................   05/05/13  78 FR 8229
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Deputy Div. Chief, Broadband 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7235, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ73

519. Promoting Interoperability in the 700 MHZ Commercial Spectrum; 
Requests for Waiver and Extension of Lower 700 MHZ Band Interim 
Construction Benchmark Deadlines (WT Docket Nos. 12-69 & 12-332)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 
U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 
U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307(a); 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(3); 47 U.S.C. 316(a)(1); 
47 CFR 1.401 et seq.
    Abstract: In the Report and Order, the Commission took steps to 
implement an industry solution to provide interoperable Long Term 
Evolution (LTE) service in the lower 700 MHz band in an efficient and 
effective manner to improve choice and quality for consumers of mobile 
services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/02/12  77 FR 19575
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/01/12  .......................
R&O and Order of Proposed              11/05/13  78 FR 66298
 Modification.
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jennifer Salhus, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
2823, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ78

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520. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services of the Middle Class 
Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Related to the 1915-1920 MHZ 
and 1995-2000 MHZ Bands (WT Docket No. 12-357)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 
U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310
    Abstract: The Commission proposes rules for the Advanced Wireless 
Services (AWS) H Block that would make available 10 megahertz of 
flexible use. The proposal would extend the widely deployed Personal 
Communications Services (PCS) band, which is used by the four national 
providers as well as regional and rural providers to offer mobile 
service across the nation. The additional spectrum for mobile use will 
help ensure that the speed, capacity, and ubiquity of the Nation's 
wireless networks keeps pace with the skyrocketing demand for mobile 
services.
    Today's action is a first step in implementing the Congressional 
directive in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 
(Spectrum Act) that we grant new initial licenses for the 1915-1920 MHz 
and 1995-2000 MHz bands (the Lower H Block and Upper H Block, 
respectively) through a system of competitive bidding--unless doing so 
would cause harmful interference to commercial mobile service licenses 
in the 1930-1985 MHz (PCS downlink) band. The potential for harmful 
interference to the PCS downlink band relates only to the Lower H Block 
transmissions, and may be addressed by appropriate technical rules, 
including reduced power limits on H Block devices. We, therefore, 
propose to pair and license the Lower H Block and the Upper H Block for 
flexible use, including mobile broadband, with an aim to assign the 
licenses through competitive bidding in 2013. In the event that we 
conclude that the Lower H Block cannot be used without causing harmful 
interference to PCS, we propose to license the Upper H Block for full 
power, and seek comment on appropriate use for the Lower H Block, 
including Unlicensed PCS.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/08/13  78 FR 1166
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/06/13  .......................
R&O.................................   08/16/13  78 FR 50213
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Deputy Div. Chief, Broadband 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7235, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ86

521. Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 and 95 of the Commission's 
Rules to Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters 
(WT Docket No. 10-4)

    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 
227; 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
    Abstract: This action adopts new technical, operational, and 
registration requirements for signal boosters, and creates two classes 
of signal boosters--Consumer and Industrial--with distinct regulatory 
requirements for each, thereby establishing a two-step transition 
process for equipment certification for both consumer and industrial 
signal boosters sold and marketed in the United States.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/10/11  76 FR 26983
R&O.................................   04/11/13  78 FR 21555
Petition for Recon..................   06/06/13  78 FR 34015
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Amanda Huetinck, Attorney-Advisor, WTB, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7090, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ87

522. Amendment of the Commission's Rules Governing Certain Aviation 
Ground Station Equipment (Squitter) (WT Docket Nos. 10-61 and 09-42)

    Legal Authority: 48 Stat 1066, 1082 as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 
U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 151 to 156; 47 U.S.C. 301
    Abstract: This action amends part 87 rules to authorize new ground 
station technologies to promote safety and allow use of frequency 1090 
MHz by aeronautical utility mobile stations for airport surface 
detection equipment commonly referred to as ``squitters,'' to help 
reduce collisions between aircraft and airport ground vehicles.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/28/10  75 FR 22352
R&O.................................   03/01/13  78 FR 61023
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2155, Fax: 202 418-7247, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ88

523. Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Commercial Radio 
Operators (WT Docket No. 10-177)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 
332(a)2
    Abstract: This action amends parts 0, 1, 13, 80, and 87 of the 
Commission's rules concerning commercial radio operator licenses for 
maritime and aviation radio stations in order to reduce administrative 
burdens on the telecom industry.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/29/10  75 FR 66709
R&O.................................   05/29/13  78 FR 32165
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Stanislava Kimball, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1306, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ91

524. Radiolocation Operations in the 78-81 GHZ Band; WT Docket No. 11-
202

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e)
    Abstract: We amend our rules to permit the certification, 
licensing, and use of foreign object debris (FOD) detection radar 
equipment in the 78-81 GHz band. The presence of FOD on airport 
runways, taxiways, aprons, and ramps poses a significant threat to the 
safety of air travel. FOD detection radar equipment will be authorized 
on a licensed basis under part 90 of our rules. Authorization of other 
potential radiolocation uses of the 78-81 GHz band will be considered 
in other proceedings.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/11/12  77 FR 1661
R&O.................................   07/26/13  78 FR 45072
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2155, Fax: 202 418-7247, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK04

525. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules To Permit 
Terrestrial Trunked Radio (Tetra) Technology; WT Docket No. 11-6

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 
47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)
    Abstract: We modify our rules to permit the certification and use 
of Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) equipment under part 90 of our 
rules. TETRA is a spectrally efficient digital technology with the 
potential to provide valuable benefits to land mobile radio users, such 
as higher security and lower latency than comparable technologies. It 
does not, however, conform to all of our current part 90 technical 
rules. In the Notice of Proposed Rule Making and Order (NPRM) in this 
proceeding, the Commission proposed to amend part 90 to accommodate 
TETRA technology. We conclude that modifying the part 90 rules to 
permit the certification and use of TETRA equipment in two bands--the 
450-470 MHz portion of the UHF band (421-512 MHz) and Business/
Industrial Land Transportation 800 MHz band channels (809-824/854-869 
MHz) that are not in the National Public Safety Planning Advisory 
Committee (NPSPAC) portion of the band-will give private land mobile 
radio (PLMR) licensees additional equipment alternatives without 
increasing the potential for interference or other adverse effects on 
other licensees.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/11/11  76 FR 27296
R&O.................................   10/10/12  77 FR 61535
Order on Recon......................   08/09/13  78 FR 48627
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2155, Fax: 202 418-7247, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK05

526. Promoting Technological Solutions To Combat Wireless Contraband 
Device Use in Correctional Facilities

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 
U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes rules to 
encourage development of multiple technological solutions to combat the 
use of contraband wireless devices in correctional facilities 
nationwide. The Commission proposes to streamline rules governing lease 
agreement modifications between wireless providers and managed access 
system operators. It also proposes to require wireless providers to 
terminate service to a contraband wireless device.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/18/13  78 FR 36469
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/08/13  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Melissa Conway, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Bureau, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554, Phone: 202 418-2887, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK06

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Completed Actions

527. 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 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, 2-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
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Deputy Div. Chief, Broadband 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7235, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ20

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireline Competition Bureau

Proposed Rule Stage

528.  Comprehensive Review of the Part 32 Uniform System of 
Accounts (WC Docket No. 14-130)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 
47 U.S.C. 219; 47 U.S.C. 220
    Abstract: The Commission initiates a rulemaking proceeding to 
review the Uniform System of Accounts (USOA) to consider ways to 
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compliance burdens on incumbent local exchange carriers while ensuring 
that the agency retains access to the information it needs to fulfill 
its regulatory duties. In light of the Commission's actions in areas of 
price cap regulation, universal service reform, and intercarrier 
compensation reform, the Commission stated that it is likely 
appropriate to streamline the existing rules even though those reforms 
may not have eliminated the need for accounting data for some purposes. 
The Commission's analysis and proposals are divided into three parts. 
First, the Commission proposes to streamline the USOA accounting rules 
while preserving their existing structure. Second, the Commission seeks 
more focused comment on the accounting requirements needed for price 
cap carriers to address our statutory and regulatory obligations. 
Third, the Commission seeks comment on several related issues, 
including state requirements, rate effects, implementation, continuing 
property records, and legal authority.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/15/14  79 FR 54942
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/14/14
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   12/15/14
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Robin Cohn, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2747, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK20

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireline Competition Bureau

Long-Term Actions

529. Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 
Telecommunications Act

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.
    Abstract: The Telecommunications Act of 1996 expanded the 
traditional goal of universal service to include increased access to 
both telecommunications and advanced services--such as high-speed 
Internet--for all consumers at just, reasonable, and affordable rates. 
The Act established principles for universal service that specifically 
focused on increasing access to evolving services for consumers living 
in rural and insular areas, and for consumers with low incomes. 
Additional principles called for increased access to high-speed 
Internet in the nation's schools, libraries, and rural health care 
facilities. The FCC established four programs within the Universal 
Service Fund to implement the statute. The four programs are: Connect 
America Fund (formally known as High-Cost Support) for rural areas, 
Lifeline (for low-income consumers), including initiatives to expand 
phone service for Native Americans Schools and Libraries (E-rate), 
Rural Health Care,The Universal Service Fund is paid for by 
contributions from telecommunications carriers, including wireline and 
wireless companies, and interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol 
(VoIP) providers, including cable companies that provide voice service, 
based on an assessment on their interstate and international end-user 
revenues. The Universal Service Administrative Company, or USAC, 
administers the four programs and collects monies for the Universal 
Service Fund under the direction of the FCC. On July 26, 2012, the 
Commission released a Public Notice seeking comments on a proposed 
survey of urban rates for fixed voice and fixed broadband residential 
services. On September 12, 2012, the Commission released a Public 
Notice seeking comments on the 2013 Modification of Average Schedule 
high-cost loop support formula proposed by NECA. On November 16, 2012, 
the Commission released a fifth Order on Reconsideration clarifying 
certain aspects of the USF/ICC Transformation Order regarding financial 
reporting obligations and requests for waivers in response to various 
petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification. On November 19, 
2012, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
seeking comment on two alternative approaches to advancing broadband 
objectives in price cap territories, using the remaining 2012 Connect 
America Phase I funding. On November 23, 2012, the Commission released 
a public notice seeking comments on proposed revisions to the annual 
Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Forms 499A-Q and their 
accompanying instructions. On December 13, 2012, the Commission 
released an Order approving NECA's 2013 proposing modifications to the 
formula used to calculate interstate USF High-Cost Loop Support for 
Average Schedule Companies. On December 21, 2012, the Commission 
released a Report and Order launching the Healthcare Connect Fund to 
expand health care provider access to broadband and foster state and 
regional broadband health care networks, and creates a Skilled Nursing 
Facility Pilot Program. On January 2, 2013, the Commission released a 
Public Notice announcing the comment cycle regarding modifications to 
Connect America Phase I Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. On 
January 17, 2013, the Commission released a Public Notice seeking 
further comment on issues related to the implementation of the Remote 
Areas Fund. On January 30, 2013, the Commission released a Public 
Notice announcing the high-cost loop support benchmarks to be used by 
NECA for 2013. On February 8, 2013, the Commission released a Public 
Notice seeking to further develop the record on issues relating to 
Connect America Phase II support for price cap carriers serving areas 
outside of the contiguous United States. On February 12, 2013, the 
Commission released a Public Notice seeking updates and corrections to 
TelcoMaster table for the Connect America Cost Model. On February 26, 
2013, the Commission released a Public Notice seeking comments on 
issues related to the service obligations for support recipients and 
unsubsidized competitors in Phase II of Connect America. On February 
27, 2013, the Commission released a Sixth Order on Reconsideration and 
Memorandum Opinion and Order addressing several issues related to the 
benchmarking rule and other changes made to high-cost universal service 
support for rate-of-return carriers in the USF/ICC Transformation 
Order. On March 26, 2013, the Commission released a Public Notice 
announcing updated 2013 high-cost loop support benchmarks, accounting 
for the changes adopted in the Sixth Order on Reconsideration, and 
making minor corrections to the input variables. On April 15, 2013, the 
Commission released a Memorandum Opinion and Order granting limited 
forbearance to Lifeline-only eligible telecommunications carrier from 
requirements of the Communications Act and the Commission's rules. On 
April 22, 2013, the Commission released a Report and Order adopting 
platform, addressing the design of the network and network engineering 
for Connect America Cost Model to estimate forward-looking costs of 
Connect America Phase II deployment. On May 16, 2013, the Commission 
released a Report and Order announcing the parameters for the Connect 
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Phase II. On May 22, 2013, the Commission released a Report and Order 
providing for a second round of Connect America Phase I incremental 
funding in 2013 to further leverage private investment in rural America 
and accelerate the availability of broadband to consumers who lack 
access. On May 23, 2013, the Commission released a Public Notice 
providing guidance regarding the 2013 Lifeline recertification process. 
On June 7, 2013, the Commission released a Public Notice announcing the 
availability of version 3.1.3 of the Connect America Cost Model (CAM). 
On June 17, 2013, the Commission announced the release of illustrative 
model outputs from running the Connect America Cost Model version 3.1.3 
and of model methodology documentation. On June 25, 2013, the 
Commission released an Order codifying the Commission's requirement 
that eligible telecommunications carriers verify a Lifeline 
subscriber's eligibility for Lifeline service before activating such 
service. On July 16, 2013, the Commission released an Order on 
Reconsideration requiring carriers to report updates to planned Phase I 
deployments and provide a limited waiver of the deadline for carriers 
to accept second round Phase I support. On July 23, 2013, the 
Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking initiating a review 
and update of the E-rate program to focus on 21st-century broadband 
needs of schools and libraries. On July 26, 2013, the Commission 
released an Order adopting several measures to provide greater clarity 
regarding universal service high-cost support amounts that the rate-of-
return carriers will receive in 2014. On August 29, 2013, the 
Commission released a Public Notice announcing availability of version 
3.2 of the CAM (including illustrative results), and seeks comment on 
certain adjustments to reflect the unique circumstances and operating 
conditions in the non-contiguous areas of the United States. On October 
31, 2013, the Commission released an Order specifying service 
obligations of price cap carriers that accept Connect America Phase II 
model-based support through the State-level commitment process, and 
addressed how to determine what areas are considered as served by an 
unsubsidized competitor. On December 2, 2013, the Commission released a 
Public Notice announcing Availability of Version 4.0 of the Connect 
America Fund Phase II Cost Model.
    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
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
NPRM................................   03/02/11  76 FR 11407
NPRM................................   03/02/11  76 FR 11632
NPRM................................   03/23/11  76 FR 16482
Order and NPRM......................   06/27/11  76 FR 37307
R&O.................................   12/28/11  76 FR 81562
Order...............................   03/09/12  77 FR 14297
R&O.................................   03/30/12  77 FR 19125
Order...............................   05/23/12  77 FR 30411

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3rd Order on Recon..................   05/24/12  77 FR 30904
Public Notice.......................   05/31/12  77 FR 32113
FNPRM...............................   06/07/12  77 FR 33896
Public Notice.......................   07/26/12  77 FR 43773
Order...............................   08/30/12  77 FR 52616
Public Notice.......................   02/28/12  77 FR 76345
Public Notice.......................   08/29/12  77 FR 52279
Public Notice.......................   12/12/12  77 FR 74010
5th Order on Recon..................   01/17/13  78 FR 3837
Public Notice.......................   02/07/13  78 FR 9020
Public Notice.......................   02/21/13  78 FR 12006
Public Notice.......................   02/22/13  78 FR 12269
Public Notice.......................   03/15/13  78 FR 16456
6th Order on Recon and MO&O.........   03/19/13  78 FR 16808
MO&O................................   05/08/13  78 FR 26705
R&O.................................   05/06/13  78 FR 26269
R&O.................................   06/03/13  78 FR 32991
Public Notice.......................   06/13/13  78 FR 35632
R&O.................................   06/26/13  78 FR 38227
Order on Recon......................   08/08/13  78 FR 48622
Order...............................   03/01/13  78 FR 13935
Public Notice.......................   12/19/13  78 FR 76789
Order...............................   02/28/14  79 FR 11366
Public Notice.......................   03/11/14  79 FR 13599
Public Notice.......................   03/17/14  79 FR 17070
Public Notice.......................   04/18/14  79 FR 21924
R&O.................................   05/21/14  79 FR 29111
Order...............................   05/23/14  79 FR 33705
FNPRM...............................   07/09/14  79 FR 39163
R&O.................................   07/31/14  79 FR 44352
R&O.................................   08/19/14  79 FR 49160
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. Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AF85

530. 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: The NPRM proposed 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 proposed to reduce the 
reporting categories from more than 30 to 6, and addressed the needs of 
carriers, consumers, State public utility commissions, and other 
interested parties.
    On February 15, 2005, the Commission adopted an Order that extended 
the Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues until March 1, 
2007.
    On September 6, 2008, the Commission adopted an MO&O granting 
conditional forbearance from the Armis 43-05 and 43-06 reporting 
requirements to all carriers that are required to file these reports.
    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
Order...............................   03/22/05  70 FR 14466
MO&O................................   10/15/08  73 FR 60997
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis 
Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7380, 
Fax: 202 418-6768, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AH72

531. 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-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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AH74

532. National Exchange Carrier Association Petition

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; . . 
.
    Abstract: In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) released on 
July 19, 2004, the Commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding to 
examine the proper number of end user common line charges (commonly 
referred to as subscriber line charges or SLCs) that carriers may 
assess upon customers that obtain derived channel T-1 service where the 
customer provides the

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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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI47

533. IP-Enabled Services; WC Docket No. 04-36

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; . . .
    Abstract: The notice seeks comment on ways in which the Commission 
might categorize or regulate IP-enabled services. 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.
    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
Public Notice.......................   10/14/09  74 FR 52808
Announcement of Effective Date......   03/19/10  75 FR 13235
Public Notice.......................   05/20/10  75 FR 28249
Public Notice.......................   06/11/10  75 FR 33303
NPRM, Order, & NOI..................   06/19/13  78 FR 36679
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7958, Fax: 202 418-1413, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI48

534. 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 sought comment on the types 
of activities that caused increases in interstate access demand and the 
effects of such demand increases on the cost structures of LECs. The 
Commission also sought comment on several means of ensuring just and 
reasonable rates going forward. The NPRM invited 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 were filed on April 1, 2011, 
and reply comments were filed on April 18, 2011. In the USF/ICC 
Transformation Order, we defined access stimulation. The access 
stimulation definition we adopted has two conditions: (1) A revenue 
sharing condition; and (2) an additional traffic volume condition, 
which is met where the LEC either; (a) has a three-to-one interstate 
terminating-to-originating traffic ratio in a calendar month; or (b) 
has had more than a 100 percent growth in interstate originating and/or 
terminating switched access minutes of use in a month compared to the 
same month in the preceding year. If both conditions are satisfied, the 
LEC generally must file revised tariffs to account for its increased 
traffic.
    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...............................   03/02/11  76 FR 11632
R&O and FNPRM.......................   12/08/11  76 FR 76623
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, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ02

535. 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,

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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 on the part 36 category relationships and 
jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of 5 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 3 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. 
In 2011, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the 
separations freeze for an additional year to June 2012. In 2012, the 
Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze 
for an additional 2 years to June 2014. In 2014, the Commission adopted 
a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional 3 
years to June 2017.
    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
R&O.................................   05/15/09  74 FR 23955
R&O.................................   05/25/10  75 FR 30301
R&O.................................   05/27/11  76 FR 30840
R&O.................................   05/23/12  77 FR 30410
R&O.................................   06/13/14  79 FR 36232
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Hunter, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1520, Email: [email protected]
    RIN: 3060-AJ06

536. 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.
    On June 27, 2013, the Commission adopted a Report and Order 
addressing collection of broadband deployment data from facilities-
based providers.
    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................................   02/28/11  76 FR 12308
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/30/11
Reply Comment Period End............   04/14/11
R&O.................................   08/13/13  78 FR 49126
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis 
Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7380, 
Fax:, 202 418-6768, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ14

537. 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 Report and Order streamlined and reformed 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................................   02/08/11  76 FR 10827
Order...............................   06/27/13  78 FR 49126
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Carol Simpson, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2391, 
Fax: 202 418-2816, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ15

538. 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) to 
(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b)
    Abstract: In 2009, the FCC launched a public process to determine 
whether and what actions might be necessary to preserve the 
characteristics that have allowed the Internet to grow into an 
indispensable platform supporting our Nation's economy and civic life. 
After receiving input from more than 100,000 individuals and 
organizations and several public workshops, this process has made clear 
that the Internet has thrived because of its freedom and openness--the 
absence of any gatekeeper blocking lawful uses of the network or 
picking winners and losers online. The Open Internet Order builds on 
the bipartisan Internet Policy Statement the Commission adopted in 
2005. The Order requires that all broadband providers are required to 
be transparent by disclosing their network management practices, 
performance, and commercial terms; fixed providers may not block lawful 
content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices; fixed 
providers may not unreasonably discriminate in transmitting lawful 
network traffic; mobile providers may not block access to lawful Web 
sites, or applications that compete with their voice or video telephony 
services; and all providers may engage in ``reasonable network 
management,'' such as managing the network to address congestion or

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security issues. The rules do not prevent broadband providers from 
offering specialized services, such as facilities-based VoIP; do not 
prevent providers from blocking unlawful content or unlawful transfers 
of content; and do not supersede any obligation or authorization a 
provider may have to address the needs of emergency communications or 
law enforcement, public safety, or national security authorities. In 
January of 2014, the DC Circuit in Verizon v. FCC struck down the no-
blocking and no-discrimination rules contained in the 2010 Open 
Internet Order, for the second time invalidating the Commission's 
attempt to create legally enforceable standards to preserve the open 
internet. Consequently, the docket has been closed and a new one 
opened, WC Docket No. 14-28.
    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...............................   09/23/11  76 FR 59192
OMB Approval Notice.................   09/21/11  76 FR 58512
Rules Effective.....................   11/20/11
Public Notice Petition for Recon....   11/14/11  76 FR 74721
Comment Period End..................   12/27/11
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, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ30

539. 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 
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, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7958, Fax: 202 418-1413, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ32

540. Electronic Tariff Filing System (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 (EFTS), 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. On June 9, 2011, the Commission adopted rule 
revisions to require all tariff filers to file tariffs using ETFS. 
Carriers were given a 60-day window in order to make their initial 
filings on ETFS. On October 13, 2011, the Commission announced that all 
tariff filers should file their initial Base Document and/or 
Informational Tariff using the ETFS between November 17, 2011, and 
January 17, 2012. As of January 17, 2012, all carriers are required to 
use ETFS on a going-forward basis to file their tariff documents.
    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  .......................
Report and Order....................   07/20/11  76 FR 43206
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Pamela Arluk, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1540, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ41

541. Implementation of Section 224 of the Act; a National Broadband 
Plan for Our Future (WC Docket No. 07-245, GN Docket No. 09-51)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 
47 U.S.C. 224
    Abstract: In 2010, the Commission released an Order and Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that implemented

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certain pole attachment recommendations of the National Broadband Plan 
and sought comment with regard to others. On April 7, 2011, the 
Commission adopted a Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration that 
sets forth a comprehensive regulatory scheme for access to poles, and 
modifies existing rules for pole attachment rates and enforcement.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/06/08  73 FR 6879
FNPRM...............................   07/15/10  75 FR 41338
Declaratory Ruling..................   08/03/10  75 FR 45494
R&O.................................   05/09/11  76 FR 26620
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jonathan Reel, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0637, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ64

542. Rural Call Completion; WC Docket No. 13-39

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 
47 U.S.C. 202(a); 47 U.S.C. 218; 47 U.S.C. 220(a); 47 U.S.C. 257(a); 47 
U.S.C. 403
    Abstract: The recordkeeping, retention, and reporting requirements 
in the Report and Order improve the Commission's ability to monitor 
problems with completing calls to rural areas, and enforce restrictions 
against blocking, choking, reducing, or restricting calls. The Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought comment on additional measures 
intended to further ensure reasonable and nondiscriminatory service to 
rural areas. The Report and Order applies new recordkeeping, retention, 
and reporting requirements to providers of long-distance voice service 
that make the initial long-distance call path choice for more than 
100,000 domestic retail subscriber lines which, in most cases, is the 
calling party's long-distance provider. Covered providers are required 
to file quarterly reports and retain the call detail records for at 
least six calendar months. Qualifying providers may certify that they 
meet a Safe Harbor which reduces their reporting and retention 
obligations, or seek a waiver of these rules from the Wireline 
Competition Bureau, in consultation with the Enforcement Bureau. The 
Report and Order also adopts a rule prohibiting all originating and 
intermediate providers from causing audible ringing to be sent to the 
caller before the terminating provider has signaled that the called 
party is being alerted.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/12/13  78 FR 21891
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/28/13  .......................
R&O and FNPRM.......................   12/17/13  78 FR 76218
PRA 60 Day Notice...................   12/30/13  78 FR 79448
FNPRM Comment Period End............   02/18/14  .......................
PRA Comments Due....................   03/11/14  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jean Ann Collins, Senior Counsel, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2792, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ89

543. Rates for Inmate Calling Services; WC Docket No. 12-375

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to (j); 47 U.S.C. 
225; 47 U.S.C. 276; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 CFR 64
    Abstract: In the Report and Order portion of this document, the 
Federal Communications Commission adopts rule changes to bring high 
interstate inmate calling service (ICS) rates into compliance with the 
statutory mandate of being just, reasonable, and fair. In the Report 
and Order, the Commission requires that ICS rates be cost-based and 
concludes that site commission payments are not a cost of providing the 
ICS service. The Commission addresses ICS rates and adopts both interim 
safe harbor rates and per-minute interim interstate rate caps. The 
Commission requires that ancillary service charges be cost-based, and 
concludes that rates for the use of TTY equipment for the deaf and 
hard-of-hearing may not be any higher than rates for other ICS 
services. Finally, the Commission addresses collect-calling only 
requirements at correctional facilities, requires an annual 
certification filing, and initiates a mandatory data collection. In the 
Further Notice portion of the item, the Commission asks a number of 
questions about the future of ICS rate reform.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/22/13  78 FR 4369
FNPRM...............................   11/13/13  78 FR 68005
R&O.................................   11/13/13  78 FR 67956
FNPRM Comment Period End............   12/20/13  .......................
FNPRM Reply Comment Period End......   01/13/14  .......................
Announcement of Effective Date......   06/20/14  79 FR 33709
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lynne H Engledow, Asst. Division Chief, Pricing 
Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline 
Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 
202 418-1520, Fax: 202 418-1567, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK08

544.  Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet; (WC Docket 
No. 14-28)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 ; 47 U.S.C. 151 ; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) 
to (j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b)
    Abstract: In January of 2014, the D.C. Circuit in Verizon v. FCC 
struck down the no-blocking and no-discrimination rules contained in 
the 2010 Open Internet Order, for the second time invalidating the 
Commission's attempt to create legally enforceable standards to 
preserve the open internet. As the Commission made clear in the 2010 
Order, the Internet has thrived because of its freedom and opennessthe 
absence of any gatekeeper blocking lawful uses of the network or 
picking winners and losers online. However, following Verizon, no 
enforceable rules remained in place to prevent broadband service 
providers from engaging in anti-competitive behaviors, such as blocking 
consumer access to competing content or services. In response, on May 
15, 2014, the Commission initiated this proceeding to determine, in 
light of the court's guidance in Verizon, the appropriate regulatory 
framework to protect and promote internet openness. The Commission 
proposed to retain the definitions and scope of the 2010 rules, 
adopting the text of the 2010 no-blocking rule under a revised 
rationale while enhancing the transparency rule that remained in place 
after Verizon. Additionally, the Commission proposed to add an 
additional layer of protection for conduct that would otherwise be 
permissible under the no-blocking rule, which would require that 
broadband service providers adhere to an enforceable legal standard of 
commercially reasonable practices. The Commission also sought comment 
on

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the proper legal authority on which to base these rules.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/01/14  79 FR 37448
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/15/14  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   09/10/14  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zachary Ross, Law Clerk, Competiton Policy Div., 
WCB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1033, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK21

[FR Doc. 2014-28989 Filed 12-19-14; 8:45 am]
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