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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 2016

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 
Policy 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--Final Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
464.......................  Rules and Regulations              3060-AI14
                             Implementing the
                             Telephone Consumer
                             Protection Act (TCPA) of
                             1991 (CG Docket No. 02-
                             278).
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       Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
465.......................  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).
466.......................  Rules and Regulations              3060-AI15
                             Implementing Section 225
                             of the Communications Act
                             (Telecommunications Relay
                             Service) (CG Docket No.
                             03-123).
467.......................  Consumer Information,              3060-AI61
                             Disclosure, and Truth in
                             Billing and Billing
                             Format.
468.......................  Closed-Captioning of Video         3060-AI72
                             Programming; CG Docket
                             Nos. 05-231 and 06-181
                             (Section 610 Review).
469.......................  Accessibility of                   3060-AI75
                             Programming Providing
                             Emergency Information; MB
                             Docket No. 12-107.
470.......................  Empowering Consumers to            3060-AJ51
                             Avoid Bill Shock (Docket
                             No. 10-207).
471.......................  Contributions to the               3060-AJ63
                             Telecommunications Relay
                             Services Fund (CG Docket
                             No. 11-47).
472.......................  Empowering Consumers to            3060-AJ72
                             Prevent and Detect
                             Billing for Unauthorized
                             Charges (``Cramming'').
473.......................  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.
474.......................  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).
475.......................  Misuse of Internet                 3060-AK01
                             Protocol (IP) Captioned
                             Telephone Service;
                             Telecommunications Relay
                             Services and Speech-to-
                             Speech Services; CG
                             Docket No. 13-24.
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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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476.......................  New Advanced Wireless              3060-AH65
                             Services (ET Docket No.
                             00-258).
477.......................  Exposure to Radiofrequency         3060-AI17
                             Electromagnetic Fields
                             (ET Docket No. 10-97).
478.......................  Unlicensed Operation in            3060-AI52
                             the TV Broadcast Bands
                             (ET Docket No. 04-186).
479.......................  Fixed and Mobile Services          3060-AJ46
                             in the Mobile Satellite
                             Service (ET Docket No. 10-
                             142).
480.......................  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).
481.......................  Operation of Radar Systems         3060-AJ68
                             in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET
                             Docket No. 11-90).
482.......................  WRC-07 Implementation (ET          3060-AJ93
                             Docket No. 12-338).
483.......................  Federal Earth Stations-Non         3060-AK09
                             Federal Fixed Satellite
                             Service Space Stations;
                             Spectrum for Non-Federal
                             Space Launch Operations;
                             ET Docket No. 13-115.
484.......................  Authorization of                   3060-AK10
                             Radiofrequency Equipment;
                             ET Docket No. 13-44.
485.......................  Operation of Radar Systems         3060-AK29
                             in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET
                             Docket No. 15-26).
486.......................  Spectrum Access for                3060-AK30
                             Wireless Microphone
                             Operations (GN Docket
                             Nos. 14-166 and 12-268).
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                 International Bureau--Final Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
487.......................  Space Station Licensing            3060-AH98
                             Reform (IB Docket No. 02-
                             34).
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                 International Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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488.......................  International Settlements          3060-AJ77
                             Policy Reform (IB Docket
                             No. 11-80).
489.......................  Comprehensive Review of            3060-AJ98
                             Licensing and Operating
                             Rules for Satellite
                             Services (IB Docket No.
                             12-267).
490.......................  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.
491.......................  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.
492.......................  Review of Foreign                  3060-AK47
                             Ownership Policies for
                             Broadcast, Common Carrier
                             and Aeronautical Radio
                             Licensees Under Section
                             310(b)(4) of the
                             Communications Act of
                             1934, as amended (Docket
                             No. 15-236).
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                     Media Bureau--Final Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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493.......................  Broadcast Ownership Rules.         3060-AH97
494.......................  Promoting Diversification          3060-AJ27
                             of Ownership in the
                             Broadcast Services (MB
                             Docket No. 07-294).
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                     Media Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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495.......................  Establishment of Rules for         3060-AI38
                             Digital Low-Power
                             Television, Television
                             Translator, and
                             Television Booster
                             Stations (MB Docket No.
                             03-185).
496.......................  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).
497.......................  Accessibility of User              3060-AK11
                             Interfaces and Video
                             Programming Guides and
                             Menus (MB Docket No. 12-
                             108).
498.......................  Network Non-Duplication            3060-AK18
                             and Syndicated
                             Exclusivity Rule (MB
                             Docket No. 14-29).
499.......................  Channel Sharing by Full            3060-AK42
                             Power and Class A
                             Stations Outside of the
                             Incentive Auction
                             Context; (MB Docket No.
                             15-137).
500.......................  Preserving Vacant Channels         3060-AK43
                             in the UHF Television
                             Band for Unlicensed Use;
                             (MB Docket No. 15-68).
501.......................  Revision to Public                 3060-AK50
                             Inspection Requirements
                             (MB Docket No. 16-161).
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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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502.......................  Assessment and Collection          3060-AK53
                             of Regulatory Fees for
                             Fiscal Year 2016.
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      Public Safety And Homeland Security Bureau--Final Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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503.......................  700 MHz Public Safety              3060-AJ99
                             Broadband--First Net (PS
                             Docket Nos. 12-94 & 06-
                             229 and WT 06-150).
504.......................  Proposed Amendments to             3060-AK19
                             Service Rules Governing
                             Public Safety Narrowband
                             Operations in the 769-775
                             and 799-805 MHz Bands.
505.......................  New Part 4 of the                  3060-AK41
                             Commission's Rules
                             Concerning Disruptions to
                             Communications; ET Docket
                             No. 04-35.
506.......................  Amendment of Part 90 of            3060-AK51
                             the Commission's Rules to
                             Enable Railroad Police
                             Officers to Access Public
                             Safety Interoperability
                             and Mutual Aid Channels.
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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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507.......................  Revision of the Rules To           3060-AG34
                             Ensure Compatibility With
                             Enhanced 911 Emergency
                             Calling Systems (CC
                             Docket No. 94-102; PS
                             Docket No. 07-114).
508.......................  Enhanced 911 Services for          3060-AG60
                             Wireline and Multi-Line
                             Telephone Systems; PS
                             Docket Nos. 10-255 and 07-
                             114.
509.......................  Implementation of 911 Act          3060-AH90
                             (CC Docket No. 92-105, WT
                             Docket No. 00-110).
510.......................  Commission Rules                   3060-AI22
                             Concerning Disruptions to
                             Communications (PS Docket
                             No. 11-82).
511.......................  E911 Requirements for IP-          3060-AI62
                             Enabled Service Providers
                             (Dockets Nos. GN 11-117,
                             PS 07-114, WC 05-196, WC
                             04-36).
512.......................  Wireless E911 Location             3060-AJ52
                             Accuracy Requirements; PS
                             Docket No. 07-114.
513.......................  Improving Outage Reporting         3060-AK39
                             for Submarine Cables and
                             Enhancing Submarine Cable
                             Outage Data; GN Docket
                             No. 15-206.
514.......................  Amendments to Part 4 of            3060-AK40
                             the Commission's Rules
                             Concerning Disruptions to
                             Communications; PS Docket
                             No. 15-80.
515.......................  Wireless Emergency Alerts          3060-AK54
                             (WEA); PS Docket No. 15-
                             91.
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          Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Final Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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516.......................  Use of Spectrum Bands              3060-AK44
                             above 24 GHz for Mobile
                             Services--Spectrum
                             Frontiers; WT Docket 10-
                             112.
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          Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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517.......................  Reexamination of Roaming           3060-AH83
                             Obligations of Commercial
                             Mobile Radio Service
                             Providers.
518.......................  Review of Part 87 of the           3060-AI35
                             Commission's Rules
                             Concerning Aviation (WT
                             Docket No. 01-289).
519.......................  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).
520.......................  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.
521.......................  Service Rules for Advanced         3060-AJ19
                             Wireless Services in the
                             2155-2175 MHz Band; WT
                             Docket No. 13-185.
522.......................  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.
523.......................  Amendment of Part 101 to           3060-AJ28
                             Accommodate 30 MHz
                             Channels in the 6525 to
                             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).
524.......................  Amendment of Part 90 of            3060-AJ37
                             the Commission's Rules.
525.......................  Amendment of Part 101 of           3060-AJ47
                             the Commission's Rules
                             for Microwave Use and
                             Broadcast Auxiliary
                             Service Flexibility.
526.......................  Universal Service Reform           3060-AJ58
                             Mobility Fund (WT Docket
                             No. 10-208).
527.......................  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.
528.......................  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).
529.......................  Service Rules for Advanced         3060-AJ73
                             Wireless Services in the
                             2000-2020 MHz and 2180-
                             2200 MHz Bands.
530.......................  Expanding the Economic and         3060-AJ82
                             Innovation Opportunities
                             of Spectrum Through
                             Incentive Auctions; (GN
                             Docket No. 12-268).
531.......................  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).
532.......................  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).
533.......................  Amendment of the                   3060-AJ88
                             Commission's Rules
                             Governing Certain
                             Aviation Ground Station
                             Equipment (Squitter) (WT
                             Docket Nos. 10-61 and 09-
                             42).
534.......................  Amendment of the                   3060-AJ91
                             Commission's Rules
                             Concerning Commercial
                             Radio Operators (WT
                             Docket No. 10-177).
535.......................  Amendment of Part 90 of            3060-AK05
                             the Commission's Rules to
                             Permit Terrestrial
                             Trunked Radio (TETRA)
                             Technology; WT Docket No.
                             11-6.
536.......................  Promoting Technological            3060-AK06
                             Solutions to Combat
                             Wireless Contraband
                             Device Use in
                             Correctional Facilities.
537.......................  Enabling Small Cell Use in         3060-AK12
                             the 3.5 GHz band.

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538.......................  800 MHz Cellular                   3060-AK13
                             Telecommunications
                             Licensing Reform; Docket
                             No. 12-40.
539.......................  Updating Part 1                    3060-AK28
                             Competitive Bidding Rules
                             (WT Docket No. 14-170).
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              Wireline Competition Bureau--Final Rule Stage
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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540.......................  Technology Transitions; GN         3060-AK32
                             Docket No 13-5, WC Docket
                             No. 05-25.
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             Wireline Competition Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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541.......................  Implementation of the              3060-AF85
                             Universal Service
                             Portions of the 1996
                             Telecommunications Act.
542.......................  2000 Biennial Regulatory           3060-AH72
                             Review--Telecommunication
                             s Service Quality
                             Reporting Requirements.
543.......................  National Exchange Carrier          3060-AI47
                             Association Petition.
544.......................  IP-Enabled Services; WC            3060-AI48
                             Docket No. 04-36.
545.......................  Jurisdictional Separations         3060-AJ06
546.......................  Service Quality, Customer          3060-AJ14
                             Satisfaction,
                             Infrastructure and
                             Operating Data Gathering
                             (WC Docket Nos. 08-190,
                             07-139, 07-204, 07-273,
                             07-21).
547.......................  Development of Nationwide          3060-AJ15
                             Broadband Data To
                             Evaluate Reasonable and
                             Timely Deployment of
                             Advanced Services to All
                             Americans.
548.......................  Local Number Portability           3060-AJ32
                             Porting Interval and
                             Validation Requirements
                             (WC Docket No. 07-244).
549.......................  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).
550.......................  Rural Call Completion; WC          3060-AJ89
                             Docket No. 13-39.
551.......................  Rates for Inmate Calling           3060-AK08
                             Services; WC Docket No.
                             12-375.
552.......................  Comprehensive Review of            3060-AK20
                             the Part 32 Uniform
                             System of Accounts (WC
                             Docket No. 14-130).
553.......................  Protecting and Promoting           3060-AK21
                             the Open Internet; (WC
                             Docket No. 14-28).
554.......................  Modernizing Common Carrier         3060-AK33
                             Rules, WC Docket No 15-33.
555.......................  Numbering Policies for             3060-AK36
                             Modern Communications, WC
                             Docket No. 13-97.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau

Final Rule Stage

464. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer 
Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 227
    Abstract: On July 3, 2003, the Commission released a Report and 
Order establishing, along with the FTC, a national do-not-call 
registry. The Commission's Report and Order also adopted rules on the 
use of predictive dialers, the transmission of caller ID information by 
telemarketers, and the sending of unsolicited fax advertisements. On 
September 21, 2004, the Commission released an Order amending existing 
safe harbor rules for telemarketers subject to the do-not-call registry 
to require such telemarketers to access the do-not-call list every 31 
days, rather than every 3 months. On April 5, 2006, the Commission 
adopted a Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration amending 
its facsimile advertising rules to implement the Junk Fax Protection 
Act of 2005. On October 14, 2008, the Commission released an Order on 
Reconsideration addressing certain issues raised in petitions for 
reconsideration and/or clarification of the Report and Order and Third 
Order on Reconsideration. On January 4, 2008, the Commission released a 
Declaratory Ruling, clarifying that autodialed and prerecorded message 
calls to wireless numbers that are provided by the called party to a 
creditor in connection with an existing debt are permissible as calls 
made with the ``prior express consent'' of the called party. Following 
a December 4, 2007, NPRM, on June 17, 2008, the Commission released a 
Report and Order amending its rules to require sellers and/or 
telemarketers to honor registrations with the National Do-Not-Call 
Registry indefinitely, unless the registration is cancelled by the 
consumer or the number is removed by the database administrator. 
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

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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.
    On July 10, 2015, the commission released a Declaratory Ruling and 
Order resolving 21 separate requests for clarification or other action 
regarding the TCPA. It clarified, among other things, that: Nothing in 
the Communications Act of the Commission's rules prohibits carriers or 
other service providers from implementing consumer-initiated call-
blocking technologies; equipment meets the TCPA's definition of 
``autodialer'' if it has the ``capacity'' to store or produce random 
sequential numbers, and to dial them, even if it is not presently used 
for that purpose; an ``app'' provider that plays a minimal role in 
making a call, such as just proving the app itself, is not the maker of 
the call for TCPA purposes; consumers who have previously consented to 
robocalls may revoke that consent at any time and through any 
reasonable means; the TCPA requires the consent of the party called--
the subscriber to a phone number or the customary user of the number--
not the intended recipient of the call; and callers who make calls 
without knowledge or reassignment of a wireless phone number and with a 
reasonable basis to believe that they have valid consent to make the 
call to the wireless number should be able to initiate one call after 
reassignment as an additional opportunity to gain actual or 
constructive knowledge of the reassignment and cease future calls to 
the new subscriber. The Commission also exempted certain financial and 
healthcare-related calls, when free to the consumer, from the TCPA's 
consumer-consent requirement.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/08/02  67 FR 62667
FNPRM...............................   04/03/03  68 FR 16250
Order...............................   07/25/03  68 FR 44144
Order Effective.....................   08/25/03  .......................
Order on Reconsideration............   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 Reconsideration............   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 Reconsideration............   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 (Reconsideration         10/03/12  77 FR 60343
 Petitions 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  .......................
Declaratory Ruling (release date)...   05/09/13  .......................
Declaratory Ruling and Order........   10/09/15  80 FR 61129
NPRM................................   05/20/16  81 FR 31889
Declaratory Ruling..................   07/05/16  .......................
R&O.................................   12/00/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kristi Thornton, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2467, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI14

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau

Long-Term Actions

465. 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

466. 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 Reconsideration.......   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 Reconsideration............   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 Reconsideration........   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                  07/06/06  71 FR 38268
 Reconsideration.
Order on Reconsideration............   08/16/06  71 FR 47141
MO&O................................   08/16/06  71 FR 47145
Clarification.......................   08/23/06  71 FR 49380
FNPRM...............................   09/13/06  71 FR 54009
Final Rule; Clarification...........   02/14/07  72 FR 6960
Order...............................   03/14/07  72 FR 11789
R&O.................................   08/06/07  72 FR 43546
Public Notice.......................   08/16/07  72 FR 46060
Order...............................   11/01/07  72 FR 61813
Public Notice.......................   01/04/08  73 FR 863
R&O/Declaratory Ruling..............   01/17/08  73 FR 3197
Order...............................   02/19/08  73 FR 9031
Order...............................   04/21/08  73 FR 21347
R&O.................................   04/21/08  73 FR 21252
Order...............................   04/23/08  73 FR 21843
Public Notice.......................   04/30/08  73 FR 23361
Order...............................   05/15/08  73 FR 28057
Declaratory Ruling..................   07/08/08  73 FR 38928
FNPRM...............................   07/18/08  73 FR 41307
R&O.................................   07/18/08  73 FR 41286
Public Notice.......................   08/01/08  73 FR 45006
Public Notice.......................   08/05/08  73 FR 45354
Public Notice.......................   10/10/08  73 FR 60172
Order...............................   10/23/08  73 FR 63078
2nd R&O and Order on Reconsideration   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 Reconsideration; Request   12/16/13  78 FR 76096
 for Comment.
Petition for Reconsideration;          12/16/13  78 FR 76097
 Request for Comment.
Request for Clarification; Request     12/30/13  78 FR 79362
 for Comment; Correction.
Petition for Reconsideration Comment   01/10/14  .......................
 Period End.
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/21/14  .......................
Announcement of Effective Date......   07/11/14  79 FR 40003
Announcement of Effective Date......   08/28/14  79 FR 51446
Correction--Announcement of            08/28/14  79 FR 51450
 Effective Date.
Technical Amendments................   09/09/14  79 FR 53303
Public Notice.......................   09/15/14  79 FR 54979
R&O and Order.......................   10/21/14  79 FR 62875
FNPRM...............................   10/21/14  79 FR 62935
FNPRM Comment Period End............   12/22/14  .......................
Final Action (Announcement of          10/30/14  79 FR 64515
 Effective Date).
Final Rule Effective................   10/30/14  .......................
FNPRM...............................   11/08/15  80 FR 72029
FNPRM Comment Period End............   01/01/16  .......................
Public Notice.......................   01/20/16  81 FR 3085
Public Notice Comment Period End....   02/16/16  .......................
R&O.................................   03/21/16  81 FR 14984
FNPRM...............................   08/24/16  81 FR 57851
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/14/16  .......................
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

467. Consumer Information, 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
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FNPRM...............................   05/25/05  70 FR 30044
R&O.................................   05/25/05  70 FR 29979
NOI.................................   08/28/09  .......................

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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............
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 
338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI61

468. Closed-Captioning of Video Programming; CG Docket Nos. 05-231 and 
06-181 (Section 610 Review)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613
    Abstract: The Commission's closed-captioning rules are designed to 
make video programming more accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing 
Americans. This proceeding resolves some issues regarding the 
Commission's closed-captioning rules that were raised for comment in 
2005, and also seeks comment on how a certain exemption from the 
closed-captioning rules should be applied to digital multicast 
broadcast channels.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/03/97  62 FR 4959
R&O.................................   09/16/97  62 FR 48487
Order on Reconsideration............   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            02/19/10  75 FR 7370
 Effective 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
Final Rule Effective................   03/16/15  .......................
FNPRM...............................   03/27/14  79 FR 17094
R&O.................................   03/31/14  79 FR 17911
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/25/14  .......................
Final Action (Announcement of          12/29/14  79 FR 77916
 Effective Date).
2nd FNPRM...........................   12/31/14  79 FR 78768
Comment Period End..................   01/30/15  .......................
2nd R&O.............................   08/23/16  81 FR 57473
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

469. Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information; MB 
Docket No. 12-107

    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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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 Reconsideration........   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
Final Action (Announcement of          01/26/15  80 FR 3913
 Effective Date).
Final Action Effective..............   01/26/15  .......................
2nd R&O.............................   07/10/15  80 FR 39698
2nd FNPRM...........................   07/10/15  80 FR 39722
2nd FNPRM Comment Period End........   09/08/15  .......................
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

470. 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 to help 
consumers avoid 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............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy 
Division, 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

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471. 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

472. 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 help consumers detect 
and prevent 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
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............
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy 
Division, 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-AJ72

473. 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............
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy 
Division, 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

474. 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 to 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............
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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

475. Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; 
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services; CG 
Docket No. 13-24

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225
    Abstract: The FCC initiated this proceeding in its effort to ensure 
that IP CTS is available for eligible users only.

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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
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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 Reconsideration Request   12/16/13  78 FR 76097
 for Comment.
Petiton for Reconsideration Comment    01/10/14  .......................
 Period End.
Announcement of Effective Date......   08/28/14  79 FR 51446
Correction--Announcement of            08/28/14  79 FR 51450
 Effective Date.
Technical Amendments................   09/09/14  79 FR 53303
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-AK01

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Engineering and Technology

Long-Term Actions

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 
303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
    Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of frequency 
bands below 3 GHz to support the introduction of new advanced wireless 
services, including third generations as well as future generations of 
wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide 
range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and 
fixed networks. The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking discusses the 
frequency bands that are still under consideration in this proceeding 
and invites additional comments on their disposition. Specifically, it 
addresses the Unlicensed Personal Communications Service (UPCS) band at 
1910-1930 MHz, the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) spectrum at 
2155-2160/62 MHz bands, the Emerging Technology spectrum, at 2160-2165 
MHz, and the bands reallocated from MSS 91990-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, 
and 2165-2180 MHz. We seek comment on these bands with respect to using 
them for paired or unpaired Advance Wireless Service (AWS) operations 
or as relocation spectrum for existing services. The 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 reaccommodation 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

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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 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 Reconsideration........   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 Reconsideration........   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 Reconsideration........   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

477. Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields (ET Docket No. 
10-97)

    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 Federal Communications 
Commission (Commission) resolved several issues regarding compliance 
with its 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
Petition for Recon..................   08/27/13  78 FR 52893
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

478. 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

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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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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/18/04  69 FR 34103
First R&O...........................   11/17/06  71 FR 66876
FNPRM...............................   11/17/06  71 FR 66897
R&O and MO&O........................   02/17/09  74 FR 7314
Petitions for Reconsideration.......   04/13/09  74 FR 16870
Second MO&O.........................   12/06/10  75 FR 75814
Petitions for Reconsideration.......   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

479. 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 standalone 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 Reconsideration.......   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

480. Radio Experimentation and Market Trials Under Part 5 of the 
Commission's Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules (ET Docket No. 
10-236)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 303
    Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to promote 
innovation and efficiency in spectrum use in the Experimental Radio 
Service (ERS). For many years, the ERS has provided fertile ground for 
testing innovative ideas that have led to new services and new devices 
for all sectors of the economy. The Commission 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

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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.
    The Memorandum Opinion and Order responds to three petitions for 
reconsideration seeking to modify certain rules adopted in the Report 
and Order in this proceeding. In response, the Commission modifies its 
rules, consistent with past practice, to permit conventional 
Experimental Radio Service (ERS) licensees and compliance testing 
licensees to use bands exclusively allocated to the passive services in 
some circumstances; clarifies that some cost recovery is permitted for 
the testing and operation of experimental medical devices that take 
place under its market trial rules; and adds a definition of emergency 
notification providers to its rules to clarify that all participants in 
the Emergency Alert System (EAS) are such providers. However, the 
Commission declines to expand the eligibility for medical testing 
licenses.
    In the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking the Commission 
proposes to modify the rules for program experimental licenses to 
permit experimentation for radio frequency (RF)-based medical devices, 
if the device being tested is designed to comply with all applicable 
service rules in part 18, Industrial, Scientific, and Medical 
Equipment; part 95, Personal Radio Services subpart H Wireless Medical 
Telemetry Service; or part 95, subpart I Medical Device 
Radiocommunication Service. This proposal is designed to establish 
parity between all qualified medical device manufacturers for 
conducting basic research and clinical trials with RF-based medical 
devices as to permissible frequencies of operation.
    This Memorandum Opinion and Order responds to three petitions for 
reconsideration seeking to modify certain rules adopted in the Report 
and Order in this proceeding. In response, the Commission modifies its 
rules, consistent with past practice, to permit conventional 
Experimental Radio Service (ERS) licensees and compliance testing 
licensees to use bands exclusively allocated to the passive services in 
some circumstances; clarifies that some cost recovery is permitted for 
the testing and operation of experimental medical devices that take 
place under its market trial rules; and adds a definition of emergency 
notification providers: To its rules to clarify that all participants 
in the Emergency Alert System (EAS) are such providers. However, the 
Commission declines to expand the eligibility for medical testing 
licenses.
    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
FNPRM...............................   08/31/15  80 FR 52437
MO&O................................   08/31/15  80 FR 52408
2nd R&O.............................   07/25/16  81 FR 48362
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

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 
301 to 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f)
    Abstract: The Commission proposed 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''). The 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.
    Navtech Radar, Ltd. and Honeywell International, Inc., filed 
petitions for reconsideration in response to the Vehicular Radar R&O 
that modified the Commission's part 15 rules to permit vehicular radar 
technologies and airport-based fixed radar applications in the 76-77 
GHz band.
    The Commission denied Honeywell's petition. Section 1.429(b) of the 
Commission's rules provides three ways in which a petition for 
reconsideration can be granted, and none of these have been met. 
Honeywell has not shown that its petition relies on facts regarding 
fixed radar use which had not previously been presented to the 
Commission, nor does it show that its petition relies on facts that 
relate to events that changed since Honeywell had the last opportunity 
to present its facts regarding fixed radar use.
    The Commission stated in the Vehicular Radar R&O, ``that no parties 
have come forward to support fixed

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radar applications beyond airport locations in this band,'' and it 
decided not to adopt provisions for unlicensed fixed radar use other 
than those for FOD detection applications at airport locations. Because 
Navtech first participated in the proceeding when it filed its petition 
well after the decision was published, its petition fails to meet the 
timeliness standard of section 1.429(d).
    In connection with the Commission's decision to deny the petitions 
for reconsideration discussed above, the Commission terminates ET 
Docket Nos. 10-28 and 11-90 (pertaining to vehicular radar).
    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 Reconconsideration.....   11/11/12  77 FR 68722
Reconsideration Order...............   03/06/15  80 FR 12120
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

482. 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.
    In the Report and Order the Commission implemented allocation 
changes from the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2007) 
(WRC-07) and updated related service rules. The Commission took this 
action in order to conform its rules, to the extent practical, to the 
decisions that the international community made at WRC-07. This action 
will promote the advancement of new and expanded services and provide 
significant benefits to the American people. In addition, the 
Commission revised the International Table of Frequency Allocations 
within its rules to generally reflect the allocation changes made at 
the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2012) (WRC-12).
    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  .......................
Report and Order....................   04/23/15  80 FR 38811
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

483. 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 to 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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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

484. 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 
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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.
    This Report and Order updates the Commission's radiofrequency (RF) 
equipment authorization program to build on the success realized by its 
use of Commission-recognized Telecommunications Certification Bodies 
(TCBs). The rules the Commission is adopting will facilitate the 
continued rapid introduction of new and innovative products to the 
market while ensuring that these products do not cause harmful 
interference to each other or to other communications devices and 
services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/03/13  78 FR 25916
R&O.................................   06/12/15  80 FR 33425
Memorandum, Opinion & Order.........   06/29/16  81 FR 42264
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

485. Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 
15-26)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 1; 47 U.S.C. 4(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 
U.S.C. 337
    Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to authorize 
radar applications in the 76-81 GHz band. The Commission seeks to 
develop a flexible and streamlined regulatory framework that will 
encourage efficient, innovative uses of the spectrum and to allow 
various services to operate on an interference-protected basis. In 
doing so, it further seeks to adopt service rules that will allow for 
the deployment of the various radar applications in this band, both 
within and outside the U.S. The Commission takes this action in 
response to a petition for rulemaking filed by Robert Bosch, LLC 
(Bosch) and two petitions for reconsideration of the 2012 Vehicular 
Radar R&O.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/06/15  80 FR 12120
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/06/15
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   04/20/15
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-AK29

486. Spectrum Access for Wireless Microphone Operations (GN Docket Nos. 
14-166 and 12-268)

    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 Notice of Proposed Rule Making initiated a proceeding 
to address how to accommodate the long-term needs of wireless 
microphone users. Wireless microphones play an important role in 
enabling broadcasters and other video programming networks to serve 
consumers, including as they cover breaking news and broadcast live 
sports events. They enhance event productions in a variety of settings 
including theaters and music venues, film studios, conventions, 
corporate events, houses of worship, and internet webcasts. They also 
help create high quality content that consumers demand and value. 
Recent actions by the Commission, and in particular the repurposing of 
broadcast television band spectrum for wireless services set forth in 
the Incentive Auction R&O, will significantly alter the regulatory 
environment in which wireless microphones operate, which necessitates 
our addressing how to accommodate wireless microphone users in the 
future.
    In the Report and Order, the Commission takes several steps to 
accommodate the long-term needs of wireless microphone users. Wireless 
microphones play an important role in enabling broadcasters and other 
video programming networks to serve consumers, including as they cover 
breaking news and live sports events. They enhance event productions in 
a variety of settings including theaters and music venues, film 
studios, conventions, corporate events, houses of worship, and internet 
webcasts. They also help create high quality content that consumers 
demand and value. In particular, the Commission provide additional 
opportunities for wireless microphone operations in the TV bands 
following the upcoming incentive auction, and the Commission provide 
new opportunities for wireless microphone operations to access spectrum 
in other frequency bands where they can share use of the bands without 
harming existing users.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/21/14  79 FR 69387
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/05/15

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NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   01/26/15
R&O.................................   11/17/15  80 FR 71702
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Paul Murray, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0688, Fax: 202 
418-7447, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK30

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

International Bureau

Final Rule Stage

487. 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 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 a Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (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 were changed to $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..........................   11/03/03  68 FR 62247
Second FNPRM........................   09/12/03  68 FR 53702
Third R&O...........................   11/12/03  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..........................   08/06/04  69 FR 47790
Fifth R&O, First Order on              08/20/04  69 FR 51586
 Reconsideration.
2nd Order on Reconsideration........   12/00/16
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Clay DeCell, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0803, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AH98

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

International Bureau

Long-Term Actions

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 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: The FCC is reviewing the International Settlements Policy 
(ISP). It 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 2011, the FCC 
released an NPRM which proposed 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 proposed 
to remove the ISP from all international routes, except Cuba. Second, 
the FCC sought 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. In 
2012, the FCC adopted a Report and Order which eliminated the ISP on 
all routes, but maintained the nondiscrimination requirement of the ISP 
on the U.S.-Cuba route and codified it at 47 CFR 63.22(f). In the 
Report and Order the FCC also adopted measures to protect U.S. 
consumers from anticompetitive conduct by foreign carriers. In 2016, 
the FCC released an FNPRM proposing to remove the nondiscrimination 
requirement on the U.S.-Cuba route.
    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
FNPRM...............................   03/04/16  81 FR 11500
FNPRM Comment Period End............   04/18/16
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: David Krech, Assoc. Chief, Telecommunications & 
Analysis Div., Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 
445

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12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7443, Fax: 202 
418-2824, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ77

489. 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) to initiate a comprehensive review of Part 25 of the 
Commission's rules, which governs the licensing and operation of space 
stations and earth stations. The Commission proposed amendments to 
modernize the rules to better reflect evolving technology, to eliminate 
unnecessary technical and information filing requirements, and to 
reorganize and simplify existing requirements. In the ensuing Report 
and Order, the Commission adopted most of its proposed changes and 
revised over 150 rule provisions. Several proposals raised by 
commenters in the proceeding, however, were not within the scope of the 
original NPRM. To address these and other issues, the Commission 
released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM). The FNPRM 
proposed additional rule changes to facilitate international 
coordination of proposed satellite networks, to revise system 
implementation milestones and the associated bond, and to expand the 
applicability of routine licensing standards. Following the FNPRM, the 
Commission issued a Second Report and Order adopting most of its 
proposals in the FNPNRM. Among other changes, the Commission 
established a two-step licensing procedure for most geostationary 
satellite applicants to facilitate international coordination, 
simplified the satellite development milestones, adopted an escalating 
bond requirement to discourage speculation, and refined the two-degree 
orbital spacing policy for most geostationary satellites to protect 
existing services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/08/12  77 FR 67172
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/13/13
Report and Order....................   02/12/14  79 FR 8308
FNPRM...............................   10/31/14  79 FR 65106
FNPRM Comment Period End............   03/02/15
2nd R&O.............................   08/18/16  81 FR 55316
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Clay DeCell, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0803, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ98

490. 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 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 
301 to 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

491. 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: Stephen Duall, Chief, Satellite Policy Branch, 
Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202-418-1103, Fax: 202 418-
0748, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK16

492. Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier 
and Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(b)(4) of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as Amended (Docket No. 15-236)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 
154(j); 47 U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309 to 310; 47 
U.S.C. 403
    Abstract: The FCC proposes to extend its foreign ownership rules 
and procedures that apply to common carrier licensees to broadcast 
licensees, with certain modifications to tailor them to the broadcast 
context. The FCC also seeks comment on whether and how to revise the 
methodology a licensee should use to assess its compliance with the 25 
percent foreign ownership benchmark in section 310(b)(4) of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, in order to reduce regulatory 
burdens on applicants and licensees. Finally, the FCC makes several 
proposals to clarify and update existing foreign ownership policies and 
procedures for broadcast, common carrier and aeronautical licensees.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/06/15  80 FR 68815
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/20/16
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kimberly Cook, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7532, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK47


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Media Bureau

Final Rule Stage

493. 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 four years 
and determine whether any such rules are necessary in the public 
interest as the result of competition. Accordingly, every four years, 
the Commission undertakes 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 last review undertaken was 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. Ultimately, the Commission retained 
the existing rules with modifications to account for the digital 
television transition.
    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 Reconsideration....   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
2nd R&O (08/26/2016)................   12/00/16
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brendan Holland, Chief, Industry Analysis Div., 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202-418-2757, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AH97

494. 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. In 2016, the Commission made improvements to 
the collection of data reported on Forms 323 and 323-E.
    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. The Commission addressed 
the remand in the 2016 Second Report and Order. In the 2014 quadrennial 
review, the Commission reinstated the revenue-based eligible entity 
standard.
    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
7th FNPRM...........................   02/26/15  80 FR 10442
Comment Period End..................   03/30/15
Reply Comment Period End............   04/30/15
R&O.................................   04/04/16  81 FR 19432
2nd R&O (08/25/2016)................   12/00/16
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brendan Holland, Chief, Industry Analysis Div., 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202-418-2757, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ27

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Media Bureau

Long-Term Actions

495. 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 initiated 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. The third 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comment on a number of issues 
related to the potential impact of the incentive auction and the 
repacking process.
    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
3rd NPRM............................   11/28/14  79 FR 70824
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/29/14  .......................
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/29/14  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   01/12/15  .......................
3rd R&O.............................   02/01/16  81 FR 5041
4th NPRM............................   02/01/16  81 FR 5086
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

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    Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2324, Fax: 202 418-2827, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI38

496. 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: Maria Mullarkey, Attorney, Policy Division, Media 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1067, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ67

497. 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
2nd FNPRM...........................   02/04/16  81 FR 5971
2nd R&O.............................   02/04/16  81 FR 5921
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Maria Mullarkey, Attorney, Policy Division, Media 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1067, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK11

498. 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 U.S.C. 573(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 Division Media 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK18

499. Channel Sharing by Full Power and Class A Stations Outside of the 
Incentive Auction Context; (MB Docket No. 15-137)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 
U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 
U.S.C. 338; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 614 to 615
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission considers rules to 
enable full power and Class A television stations to share a channel 
with another licensee outside of the incentive auction context.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/14/15  80 FR 40957
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/13/15  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   08/28/15  .......................
1st Order on Recon..................   11/02/15  80 FR 67337
2nd Order on Recon..................   11/12/15  80 FR 67344
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kim Matthews, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2154, Fax: 202 418-2053, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK42

500. Preserving Vacant Channels in the UHF Television Band for 
Unlicensed Use; (MB Docket No. 15-68)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 
U.S.C. 301; 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. 332; 47 U.S.C. 
336; 47 U.S.C. 403
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission considers proposals to 
preserve vacant television channels in the UHF television band for 
shared use by white space devices and wireless microphones following 
the repacking of the band after the conclusion of the Incentive 
Auction. In the NPRM, the Commission proposed preserving in each area 
of the country at least one vacant television channel. In the Public 
Notice, the Commission notes that a limited number of broadcast 
television stations may be reassigned during the incentive auction and 
repacking process to channels within the duplex gap established as part 
of the 600 MHz Band Plan, resulting in a restriction on the ability of 
white space devices and wireless microphone to use this spectrum. To 
address this concern, the Public Notice tentatively concluded that a 
second available television channel should be preserved in the 
remaining television band in such areas for shared use by white space 
devices and wireless microphones, in addition to the one such channel 
proposed in the NPRM.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/02/15  80 FR 38158

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NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/03/15  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   08/31/15  .......................
Public Notice.......................   09/01/15  80 FR 52715
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2324, Fax: 202 418-2827, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK43

501.  Revision to Public Inspection Requirements (MB Docket No. 
16-161)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes to remove two 
public inspection file requirements to reduce the regulatory burden on 
commercial broadcasters and cable operators.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/22/16  81 FR 40617
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kim Matthews, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2154, Fax: 202 418-2053, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK50

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Managing Director

Long-Term Actions

502.  Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal 
Year 2016

    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................................   05/19/16  .......................
                                     -----------------------------------
R&O.................................           To Be Determined
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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-AK53

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

Final Rule Stage

503. 700 MHz Public Safety Broadband--First Net (PS Docket Nos. 12-94 & 
06-229 and WT 06-150)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 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
R&O (08/25/2016)....................   12/00/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Roberto Mussenden, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1428, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ99

504. 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
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NPRM................................   04/19/13  78 FR 23529
Final Rule..........................   12/20/14  79 FR 71321
Final Rule Effective................   01/02/15  .......................
Order on Recon & FNPRM (08/22/2016).   12/00/16  .......................
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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

505. New Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to 
Communications; ET Docket No. 04-35

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154 to 155; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 
251; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 316
    Abstract: The proceeding creates a new part 4 in title 47, and 
amends part 63.100. The proceeding updates the Commission's 
communication disruptions reporting rules for wireline providers 
formerly found in 47 CFR 63.100, and extends these rules to other non-
wireline providers. Through this proceeding, the Commission streamlines 
the reporting process through an electronic template. The Report and 
Order received several petitions for reconsideration, of which two were 
eventually withdrawn, and in 2015, seven are addressed in an Order on 
Reconsideration. Two petitions remain pending regarding NORS database 
sharing with states and communication disruptions at airports. The 
former is addressed in a separate proceeding, PS Docket 15-80. To the 
extent the communication disruption rules cover VoIP, the Commission 
studies and addresses these questions in a separate docket, PS Docket 
11-82.
    In May 2016, the Commission released a Report and Order, FNPRM, and 
Order on Reconsideration (see dockets 11-82 & 15-80). The Order on 
Reconsideration addressed outage reporting for events at airports, and 
the FNPRM sought comment on database sharing.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/26/04  69 FR 15761
R&O.................................   11/26/04  69 FR 68859
Denial for Petition for Partial Stay   12/02/04  .......................
Seek Comment on Petition for Recon..   02/02/10  .......................

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Reply Period End....................   03/19/10  .......................
Seek Comment on Broadband and          07/02/10  .......................
 Interconnected VOIP Service
 Providers.
Reply Period End....................   08/16/12  .......................
R&O and Order on Recon..............   06/16/15  80 FR 34321
FNPRM...............................   07/12/16  81 FR 45095
R&O.................................   07/12/16  81 FR 45055
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brenda Villanueva, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7005.
    RIN: 3060-AK41

506.  Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules To Enable 
Railroad Police Officers To Access Public Safety Interoperability and 
Mutual Aid Channels

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C, 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 
301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 337
    Abstract: In this proceeding, we amend our rules to permit railroad 
police officers to use public safety interoperability channels to 
communicate with public safety entities already authorized to use to 
use those channels.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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ANPRM Comment Period End............   11/13/15  .......................
NPRM................................   11/13/15  80 FR 58421
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   11/30/15  .......................
R&O.................................   12/00/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Evanoff, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0848, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK51

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

Long-Term Actions

507. Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 
Emergency Calling Systems (CC Docket No. 94-102; PS Docket No. 07-114)

    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 Reconsideration............   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  .......................
Public Notice (release date)........   11/20/14  .......................
Public Notice Comment Period End....   12/17/14  .......................
4th R&O.............................   03/04/15  80 FR 11806
Final Rule..........................   08/03/15  80 FR 45897
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tim May, Policy and Licensing Div., Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1463, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AG34

508. Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline and Multi-Line Telephone 
Systems; PS Docket Nos. 10-255 and 07-114

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 
U.S.C. 222; 47 U.S.C. 251
    Abstract: The policies set forth in the Report and Order will 
assist State governments in drafting legislation that will ensure that 
multi-line 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: Tim May, Policy and Licensing Div., Federal

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Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1463, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AG60

509. 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: Tim May, Policy and Licensing Div., Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1463, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AH90

510. Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS 
Docket No. 11-82)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 
U.S.C. 251
    Abstract: The 2004 Report and Order extended the Commission's 
outage reporting requirements to non-wireline carriers and streamlined 
reporting through a new electronic template. A Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking regarding the unique communications needs of 
airports also remains pending. The 2012 Report and Order extended the 
Commission's outage reporting requirements to interconnected Voice over 
Internet Protocol services where there is a complete loss of 
connectivity that has the potential to affect at least 900,000 user 
minutes. Interconnected VoIP services providers must now file outage 
reports through the same electronic mechanism as providers of other 
services. The Commission indicated that the technical issues involved 
in identifying and reporting significant outages of broadband Internet 
services require further study. In May 2016, the Commission released a 
Report and Order, FNPRM, and Order on Reconsideration (see also dockets 
04-35 and 15-80). The FNPRM proposed rules to extend Part 4 outage 
reporting to broadband services. Comments and replies will be received 
by the Commission in August and September 2016.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/26/04  69 FR 15761
FNPRM...............................   11/26/04  69 FR 68859
R&O.................................   12/03/04  69 FR 70316
Announcement of Effective Date and     12/30/04  69 FR 78338
 Partial Stay.
Petition for Reconsideration........   02/15/05  70 FR 7737
Amendment of Delegated Authority....   02/21/08  73 FR 9462
Public Notice.......................   08/02/10  .......................
NPRM................................   06/09/11  76 FR 33686
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/08/11  .......................
R&O.................................   04/27/12  77 FR 25088
Final Rule; Correction..............   01/30/13  78 FR 6216
R&O.................................   07/12/16  81 FR 45055
FNPRM...............................   07/12/16  81 FR 45095
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/12/16  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Shroyer, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety Homeland Security Bureau, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 201 418-1575, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI22

511. 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: In this proceeding, the Commission adopted E911 
requirements for interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) 
service providers. The pending notices seek comment on what additional 
steps the Commission should take to ensure that VOIP providers 
interconnecting with the public switched telephone network, provide 
ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   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, NPRM Comment Period End..   11/02/11  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tim May, Policy and Licensing Div., Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1463, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI62

512. 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  .......................
Public Notice (Release Date)........   11/20/14  .......................
Public Notice Comment Period End....   12/17/14  .......................
4th R&O.............................   03/04/15  80 FR 11806
Final Rule..........................   08/03/15  80 FR 45897
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tim May, Policy and Licensing Div., Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1463, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ52

513. Improving Outage Reporting for Submarine Cables and Enhancing 
Submarine Cable Outage Data; GN Docket No. 15-206

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 34 to 39; 
47 U.S.C. 301
    Abstract: This proceeding takes steps toward assuring the 
reliability and resiliency of submarine cables, a critical piece of the 
Nation's communications infrastructure, by proposing to require 
submarine cable licensees to report to the Commission when outages 
occur and communications are disrupted. The Commission's intent is to 
enhance national security and emergency preparedness by these actions.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM (Release Date).................   09/17/15  .......................
R&O.................................   06/24/16  81 FR 52354
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Shroyer, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety Homeland Security Bureau, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 201 418-1575, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK39

514. Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning 
Disruptions to Communications; PS Docket No. 15-80

    Legal Authority: 47 CFR 0; 47 CFR 4; 47 CFR 63
    Abstract: The 2004 Report and Order extended the Commission's 
communication disruptions reporting rules to non-wireline carriers and 
streamlined reporting through a new electronic template, see docket ET 
Docket 04-35. In 2015, this proceeding, PS Docket 15-80, was opened to 
amend the original communications disruption reporting rules from 2004 
in order to reflect technology transitions observed throughout the 
telecommunications sector. The Commission seeks to further study the 
possibility to share the reporting database information and access with 
state and other federal entities. In May 2016, the Commission released 
a Report and Order, FNPRM, and Order on Reconsideration (see also 
dockets 11-82 & 04-35). The R&O adopted rules to update the Part 4 
requirements to reflect technology transitions. The FNPRM also seeks 
comment on sharing information in the reporting database.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/16/15  80 FR 34321
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/31/15  .......................
FNPRM...............................   07/12/16  81 FR 45095
R&O.................................   07/12/16  81 FR 45055
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/12/16  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brenda Villanueva, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7005.
    RIN: 3060-AK40

515.  Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA); PS Docket No. 15-91

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109-347, title VI; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 
U.S.C. 154(i)
    Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to improve WEA messaging, 
to ensure that WEA alerts reach only those individuals to whom they are 
relevant, and to establish an end-to-end testing program based on 
advancements in technology.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/19/15  80 FR 77289
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/13/16  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   02/12/16  .......................
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-AK54

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Final Rule Stage

516.  Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Services--
Spectrum Frontiers; WT Docket 10-112

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 
160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 302; 
47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303 to 304; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 to 
310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 
U.S.C. 1302
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission adopted service rules 
for licensing of mobile and other uses for millimeter wave (mmW) bands. 
These high frequencies previously have been best suited for satellite 
or fixed microwave applications; however, recent technological 
breakthroughs have newly enabled advanced mobile services in these 
bands, notably including very high speed and low latency services. This 
action will help facilitate Fifth Generation mobile services and other 
mobile services. In developing service rules for mmW bands, the 
Commission will facilitate access to spectrum, develop a flexible 
spectrum policy, and encourage wireless innovation.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/13/16  81 FR 1802

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NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/26/16  .......................
R&O and FNPRM.......................   12/00/16  .......................
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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-AK44

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Long-Term Actions

517. Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio 
Service Providers

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; to 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
Order on Recon......................   06/25/14  79 FR 43956
Declaratory Ruling (release date)...   12/18/14  .......................
Comment Period End..................   02/14/15  .......................
Reply Comment Period End............   02/19/15  .......................
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-AH83

518. 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

519. 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 Reconsideration of Second     06/02/06  71 FR 34272
 R&O.
NPRM................................   06/21/06  71 FR 35594
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/21/06  .......................
Reply Comment Period End............   09/19/06  .......................
Second Order and Reconsideration of    04/04/08  73 FR 18528
 Second R&O.
Order...............................   02/01/12  77 FR 16470
3rd Order on Recon of the 2nd R&O,     09/18/15  80 FR 56764
 and 3rd R&O.
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: 202 418-0660, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI88

520. 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

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business size standards and bidding credits for EBS if we adopt a 
licensing scheme that could result in mutually exclusive applications; 
we seek comment on the proper market size and size of spectrum blocks 
for new EBS licenses; and we seek comment on issuing one license to a 
State agency designated by the Governor to be the spectrum manager, 
using frequency coordinators to avoid mutually exclusive EBS 
applications, as well as other alternative licensing schemes. The 
Commission must develop a new licensing scheme for EBS in order to 
achieve the Commission's goal of facilitating the development of new 
and innovative wireless services for the benefit of students throughout 
the Nation. 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

521. 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 to 
2175 MHz frequency band (AWS-3) to support the introduction of new 
advanced wireless services, including third generation and 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 used 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 to do so. 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 to 80 MHz) to the AWS-3 band, and requiring licensees of that 
spectrum to provide--using up to 25 percent of its wireless network 
capacity--free, two-way broadband Internet service at engineered data 
rates of at least 768 kbps downstream.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/14/07  72 FR 64013
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/14/08  .......................
FNPRM...............................   06/25/08  73 FR 35995
FNPRM Comment Period End............   08/11/08  .......................
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 Division 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

522. 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 Reconsideration........   03/12/09  74 FR 10739
Order on Reconsideration............   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

523. Amendment of Part 101 To Accommodate 30 MHz Channels in the 6525 
to 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 to 
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.

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    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

524. 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 Reconsideration............   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

525. 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

526. 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
FNPRM...............................   07/09/14  79 FR 39196
R&O, Declaratory Ruling, Order,        07/09/14  79 FR 39163
 MO&O, and 7th Order on Recon.
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/08/14  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Audra Hale-Maddox, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2109, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ58

527. 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 making 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 soon will test the limits of spectrum availability. Some 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 to create greater 
predictability and regulatory parity with bands licensed for 
terrestrial mobile broadband service. The Commission also requests 
comment on further steps we can take to increase the value, 
utilization, innovation, and investment in MSS spectrum generally.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/15/10  75 FR 49871
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/30/10  .......................
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

528. 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 to 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 to 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: Linda Chang, Attorney, Deputy Div. Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1339, Fax: 202 418-
7447, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ71

529. 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 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 
47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 to 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 standalone 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, encourage innovation and investment 
in mobile broadband, and 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 Division 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

530. Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum 
Through Incentive Auctions; (GN Docket No. 12-268)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(G); 47 U.S.C. 1452
    Abstract: In February 2012, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job 
Creation Act was enacted (Pub. L. 112-96, 126 Stat. 156 (2012)). Title 
VI of that statute, commonly known as the Spectrum Act, provides the 
Commission with the authority to conduct incentive auctions to meet the 
growing demand for wireless broadband. Pursuant to the Spectrum Act, 
the Commission may conduct incentive auctions that will offer new 
initial spectrum licenses subject to flexible-use service rules on 
spectrum made available by licensees that voluntarily relinquish some 
or all of their spectrum usage rights in exchange for a portion, based 
on the value of the relinquished rights as determined by an auction, of 
the proceeds of bidding for the new licenses. In addition to granting 
the Commission general authority to conduct incentive auctions, the 
Spectrum Act requires the Commission to conduct an incentive auction of 
broadcast TV spectrum and sets forth special requirements for such an 
auction.
    The incentive auction will consist of a ``reverse auction'' to 
determine the amount of compensation that each broadcast television 
licensee would accept in return for voluntarily relinquishing some or 
all of its spectrum usage rights and a ``forward auction'' that will 
allow mobile broadband providers to bid for licenses in the reallocated 
spectrum. Broadcast television licensees who elect voluntarily to 
participate in the auction have three basic options: Voluntarily go off 
the air, share their spectrum, or move channels in exchange for 
receiving part of the proceeds from auctioning that spectrum to 
wireless providers.
    In June 2014, the Commission adopted a Report and Order that laid 
out the broad rules for the incentive auction. Consistent with past 
practice, in December 2014, a public notice was issued asking for 
comment specific key components related to implementing the June 2014 
Report and Order. Public Notices in August and October 2015 announced 
the specific procedures about how to participate in the incentive 
auction. The start of the Incentive Auction is planned for March 29, 
2016, with the submission of initial commitments by eligible broadcast 
TV licensees.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/21/12  77 FR 69933
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/02/13  .......................
R&O.................................   08/15/14  79 FR 48441
Notice..............................   01/29/15  80 FR 4816
Notice Comment Period End...........   03/13/15  .......................
Public Notice.......................   08/11/15  80 FR 61918
Public Notice.......................   10/29/15  80 FR 66429
Public Notice.......................   11/20/15  80 FR 72721
Public Notice.......................   12/30/15  80 FR 81545
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Rachel Kazan, Federal Communications Commission, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1500, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ82

531. 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; to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310
    Abstract: The Commission proposes rules for the Advanced Wireless 
Services (AWS) H Block that would

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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 to implement the congressional 
directive in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 
(Spectrum Act) to 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,[Acirc]- 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, aiming 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 Division 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

532. 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. It 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 Reconsideration........   06/06/13  78 FR 34015
Order on Reconsideration............   11/08/14  79 FR 70790
FNPRM...............................   11/28/14  79 FR 70837
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

533. 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

534. 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

535. 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

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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 Reconsideration............   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

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 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 to 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

537. Enabling Small Cell Use in the 3.5 GHz Band

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 
154(j) ; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303 to 304; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 
U.S.C. 316
    Abstract: The NPRM proposed to create a Citizens Broadband Service, 
licensed-by-rule pursuant to section 307(e) of the Communications Act 
and classified as a Citizens Band Service under part 95 of the 
Commission's rules. Access to and use of the 3.5 GHz band would be 
managed by a spectrum access system (SAS), incorporating a geo-location 
enabled dynamic database (similar to TVWS).
    The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to create a new 
Citizens Broadband Radio Service in the 3550 to 3650 MHz band to be 
governed by a new part 96 of the Commission's rules. Access to and use 
of the 3550 to 3650 MHz band would be managed by a spectrum access 
system, incorporating a geo-location enabled dynamic database.
    The Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking adopted by the Commission established a new Citizens 
Broadband Radio Service for shared wireless broadband use of the 3550 
to 3700 MHz band. The Citizens Broadband Radio Service is governed by a 
three-tiered spectrum authorization framework to accommodate a variety 
of commercial uses on a shared basis with incumbent federal and non-
federal users of the band. Access and operations will be managed by a 
dynamic spectrum access system. The three tiers are: Incumbent Access, 
Priority Access, and General Authorized Access. Rules governing the 
Citizens Broadband Radio Service are found in Part 96 of the 
Commission's rules.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/08/13  78 FR 1188
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/19/13  .......................
FNPRM...............................   06/02/14  79 FR 31247
FNPRM Comment Period End............   08/15/14  .......................
R&O and 2nd FNPRM...................   06/15/15  80 FR 34119
2nd FNPRM Comment Period End........   08/14/15  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Paul Powell, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1613, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK12

538. 800 MHz Cellular Telecommunications Licensing Reform; Docket No. 
12-40

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 
301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: The proceeding was launched to revisit and update various 
rules governing licensing for the 800 MHz cellular radiotelephone 
service. Most notably, the current site-based model for issuing 
licenses is under review, mindful of the evolution of this commercial 
wireless mobile service since its inception more than 30 years ago and 
the licensing models used for newer wireless telecommunications 
services.
    On November 10, 2014, the FCC released a Report and Order (R&O) and 
a companion Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) to revise 
rules governing the 800 MHz Cellular Service. In the R&O, the FCC 
eliminated various regulatory requirements and streamlined requirements 
remaining in place, while retaining Cellular Service licensees' ability 
to expand into an area that is not yet licensed. In the FNPRM, the FCC 
proposes and seeks comment on additional Cellular Service reforms of 
licensing rules and the radiated power rules, to promote flexibility 
and help foster the deployment of newer technologies such as LTE.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/16/12  77 FR 15665
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/15/12  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   06/14/12  .......................
R&O.................................   12/05/14  79 FR 72143
FNPRM...............................   12/22/14  79 FR 76268
Final Rule Effective (with 3           01/05/15  .......................
 exceptions).
FNPRM Comment Period End............   01/21/15  .......................
FNPRM Reply Comment Period End......   02/20/15  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Nina Shafran, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Bureau, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554, Phone: 202 418-2781, Email: [email protected].

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    RIN: 3060-AK13

539. Updating Part 1 Competitive Bidding Rules (WT Docket No. 14-170)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 
47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 316
    Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to revise some of the 
Commission's general part 1 rules governing competitive bidding for 
spectrum licenses to reflect changes in the marketplace, including the 
challenges faced by new entrants, as well as to advance the statutory 
directive to ensure that small businesses, rural telephone companies, 
and businesses owned by members of minority groups and women are given 
the opportunity to participate in the provision of spectrum-based 
services. In July 2015, the Commission revised its competitive bidding 
rules, specifically adopting revised requirements for eligibility for 
bidding credits, a new rural service provider bidding credit, a 
prohibition on joint bidding agreements and other changes.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/14/14  79 FR 68172
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/06/15  .......................
Public Notice.......................   03/16/15  80 FR 15715
Public Notice.......................   04/23/15  80 FR 22690
Public Notice Comment Period End....   05/21/15  .......................
R&O.................................   09/18/15  80 FR 56764
Public Notice on Petitions for         11/10/15  80 FR 69630
 Reconsideration.
Public Notice Comment Period End....   12/07/15  .......................
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: 202 418-0660, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK28

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireline Competition Bureau

Final Rule Stage

540. Technology Transitions; GN Docket No. 13-5, WC Docket No. 05-25

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 251
    Abstract: This proceeding seeks to strengthen public safety, pro-
consumer and pro-competition policies and protections in a manner 
appropriate for technology transitions that are underway and for 
networks and services that emerge from those transitions.The Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking proposed new rules to ensure reliable backup power 
for consumers of IP-based voice and data services across networks that 
provide residential fixed service that substitutes for and improves 
upon the kind of traditional telephony used by people to dial 911. It 
also proposed new and revised rules to protect consumers by ensuring 
they are informed about their choices and the services provided to them 
when carriers retire legacy facilities (e.g., copper networks) and seek 
to discontinue legacy services (e.g., basic voice service). Finally, it 
proposed revised rules to protect competition where it exists today, so 
that the mere change of a network facility or discontinuance of a 
legacy service does not deprive small- and medium-size business, 
schools, libraries, and other enterprises of the ability to choose the 
kinds of innovative services that best suit their needs.
    The Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking: (i) Adopted rules updating the process by which 
incumbent LECs notify interconnecting entities of planned copper 
retirements; (ii) clarified that a carrier must obtain Commission 
approval before discontinuing, reducing, or impairing a service used as 
a wholesale input, but only when the carrier's actions will 
discontinue, reduce, or impair service to end users, including a 
carrier-customer's retail end users; (iii) adopted an interim rule 
requiring that to receive authority to discontinue, reduce, or impair a 
legacy TDM-based service special access service or commercial wholesale 
platform service that is used as a wholesale input by competitive 
providers, an incumbent LEC must as a condition to obtaining 
discontinuance authority commit to providing competitive carriers 
wholesale access on reasonably comparable rates, terms, and conditions; 
(iv) proposed specific criteria for the Commission to consider in 
determining whether to authorize carriers to discontinue a legacy 
retail service in favor of a retail service based on a newer 
technology; (v) sought comment on updating the rules governing the 
discontinuance process, including regarding the timing of notice to 
consumers, the method for providing that notice, and providing notice 
to Tribal governments; (vi) sought comment on extending the end point 
of the interim rule adopted in the Report and Order as it applies to 
the commercial wholesale platform service; and (vii) sought comment on 
whether to adopt objective criteria to measure an ILEC's good faith in 
responding to competitive LEC requests for additional information in 
connection with a copper retirement notice and whether a planned copper 
retirement should be postponed when an ILEC has failed to fulfill the 
new good faith communication requirement adopted in the Report and 
Order.
    The Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration: (i) 
Adopted rules updating the process by which carriers seek Commission 
authorization for the discontinuance of legacy services in favor of 
services based on newer technologies; (ii) set forth consumer education 
requirements for carriers seeking to discontinue legacy services in 
favor of services based on newer technologies; (iii) revised rules to 
authorize carriers to provide notice to customers of discontinuance 
applications by email; (iv) revised rules to require carriers to 
provide notice of discontinuance applications to Tribal entities; (v) 
revised rules to provide new titles for copper retirement notices and 
certifications; (vi) revised rules to provide that if a competitive LEC 
files a Section 214(a) discontinuance application based on an incumbent 
LEC's copper retirement notice without an accompanying discontinuance 
of TDM-based service, the competitive LEC's application will be 
automatically granted on the effective date of the copper retirement as 
long as (1) the competitive LEC submits its discontinuance application 
to the Commission at least 40 days before the incumbent LEC's copper 
retirement effective date, and (2) the competitive LEC's discontinuance 
application contains a certification that the basis for the application 
is the incumbent LEC's planned copper retirement.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/06/15  80 FR 450
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/05/15  .......................

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NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   03/09/15  .......................
FNPRM...............................   09/25/15  80 FR 57768
R&O.................................   09/25/15  80 FR 57768
FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/26/15  .......................
FNPRM Reply Comment Period End......   11/24/15  .......................
2nd R&O.............................   12/00/16  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Michele Levy Berlove, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1477, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK32

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireline Competition Bureau

Long-Term Actions

541. 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); and 
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 October 16, 2014, the Commission released a Public Notice 
seeking comments on proposed methodology for Connect America Fund 
recipients to measure and report speed and latency performance to fixed 
locations.
    On December 18, 2014, the Commission released a Report and Order 
finalizing decisions necessary to proceed to Phase II of the Connect 
America Fund.
    On December 19, 2014, the Commission released a Second E-rate 
Modernization Order adjusting program rules and support levels in order 
to meet long-term program goals for high-speed connectivity.
    On January 30, 2015, the Commission released a Public Notice 
seeking comment on the Alliance of Rural Broadband applicants petition 
for limited waiver of certain RBE letter of credit requirements.
    On February 4, 2015, the Commission released a Public Notice 
seeking comments on NTCA's emergency petition for limited waiver of RBE 
letter of credit bank eligibility requirements.
    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 Reconsideration............   07/10/97  62 FR 40742
R&O and Second Order on                07/18/97  62 FR 41294
 Reconsideration.
Second R&O, and FNPRM...............   08/15/97  62 FR 47404
Third R&O...........................   10/14/97  62 FR 56118
Second Order on Reconsideration.....   11/26/97  62 FR 65036
Fourth Order on Reconsideration.....   12/30/97  62 FR 2093
Fifth Order on Reconsideration......   06/22/98  63 FR 43088
Fifth R&O...........................   10/28/98  63 FR 63993
Eighth Order on Reconsideration.....   11/21/98  .......................
Second Recommended Decision.........   11/25/98  63 FR 67837
Thirteenth Order on Reconsideration.   06/09/99  64 FR 30917
FNPRM...............................   06/14/99  64 FR 31780
FNPRM...............................   09/30/99  64 FR 52738
Fourteenth Order on Reconsideration.   11/16/99  64 FR 62120
Fifteenth Order on Reconsideration..   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
 Reconsideration.
Nineteenth Order on Reconsideration.   12/30/99  64 FR 73427
Twentieth Order on Reconsideration..   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 Reconsideration....   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                  07/16/03  68 FR 41996
 Reconsideration, R&O, 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 Reconsideration..   08/19/03  68 FR 49707
Order on Remand, MO&O, FNPRM........   10/27/03  68 FR 69641
R&O, Order on Reconsideration, 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 Reconsideration & Fourth      07/30/04  69 FR 55983
 R&O.
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 Reconsideration....   01/10/05  70 FR 10057
Sixth R&O...........................   03/14/05  70 FR 19321

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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
3rd Order on Reconsideration........   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 Reconsideration........   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 Reconsideration and       03/19/13  78 FR 16808
 MO&O.
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 Reconsideration............   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
Public Notice.......................   11/20/14  79 FR 69091
R&O.................................   01/27/15  80 FR 4446
2nd R&O.............................   02/04/15  80 FR 5961
Public Notice.......................   02/27/15  80 FR 10658
2nd FNPRM...........................   06/22/15  80 FR 40923
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

542. 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 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposed to 
eliminate our current service quality reports (Automated Reporting 
Management Information System (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 a Memorandum Opinion and Order 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

543. 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 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

544. 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

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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
R&O (release date)..................   06/22/15  .......................
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

545. Jurisdictional Separations

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 
U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 221(c); 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 
410
    Abstract: Jurisdictional separations is the process, pursuant to 
part 36 of the Commission's rules, by which incumbent local exchange 
carriers apportion regulated costs between the intrastate and 
interstate jurisdictions. In 1997, the Commission initiated a 
proceeding seeking comment on the extent to which legislative changes, 
technological changes, and market changes warrant comprehensive reform 
of the separations process. In 2001, the Commission adopted the 
Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations' recommendation 
to impose an interim freeze on the part 36 category relationships and 
jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of five years, 
pending comprehensive reform of the part 36 separations rules. In 2006, 
the Commission adopted an Order and Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, which extended the separations freeze for a period of three 
years and sought comment on comprehensive reform. In 2009, the 
Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze 
an additional year to June 2010. In 2010, the Commission adopted a 
Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional 
year to June 2011. 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 two years to June 2014. In 2014, 
the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations 
freeze for an additional three 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

546. 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 notice of proposed rulemaking (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

547. 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)

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    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: Ms Chelsea Fallon, Assistant Division Chief, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554, Phone: 202 418-7991, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ15

548. 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
Public Notice.......................   12/21/11  76 FR 79607
Public Notice.......................   06/06/13  78 FR 34015
R&O.................................   05/26/15  80 FR 29978
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

549. 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 certain pole attachment 
recommendations of the National Broadband Plan and sought comment 
regarding 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. In 2015, the Commission issued 
an Order on Reconsideration that further harmonized the pole attachment 
rates paid by telecommunications and cable providers.
    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
Order on Recon......................   02/03/16  81 FR 5605
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Michael Ray, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
0357.
    RIN: 3060-AJ64

550. 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.
    On February 13, 2015, the Wireline Competition Bureau provided 
additional guidance regarding how providers must categorize 
information. The Commission also adopted an Order on Reconsideration 
addressing petitions for reconsideration. Reports have been due 
quarterly beginning with the second quarter of 2015.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/12/13  78 FR 21891
Public Notice.......................   05/07/13  78 FR 26572
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  .......................

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PRA Comments Due....................   03/11/14  .......................
Public Notice.......................   05/06/14  79 FR 25682
Order on Reconsideration............   12/10/14  79 FR 73227
Erratum.............................   01/08/15  80 FR 1007
Public Notice.......................   03/04/15  80 FR 11954
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Ben Childers, Economist, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1418, Fax: 202 418-1413, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ89

551. 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 ensure that 
rates for both interstate and intrastate inmate calling services (ICS) 
are fair, just, and reasonable, as required by statute, and limits 
ancillary service charges imposed by ICS providers. In the Report and 
Order, the Commission sets caps on all interstate and intrastate 
calling rates for ICS, establishes a tiered rate structure based on the 
size and type of facility being served, limits the types of ancillary 
services that ICS providers may charge for and caps the charges for 
permitted fees, bans flat-rate calling, facilitates access to ICS by 
people with disabilities by requiring providers to offer free or 
steeply discounted rates for calls using TTY, and imposes reporting and 
certification requirements to facilitate continued oversight of the ICS 
market. In the Further Notice portion of the item, the Commission seeks 
comment on ways to promote competition for ICS, video visitation, rates 
for international calls, and considers an array of solutions to further 
address areas of concern in the ICS industry.
    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  .......................
Announcement of Effective Date......   06/20/14  79 FR 33709
2nd FNPRM...........................   11/21/14  79 FR 69682
2nd FNPRM Comment Period End........   01/15/15  .......................
2nd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End..   01/20/15  .......................
3rd FNPRM...........................   12/18/15  80 FR 79020
2nd R&O.............................   12/18/15  80 FR 79136
3rd FNPRM Comment Period End........   01/19/16  .......................
3rd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End..   02/08/16  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Gil Strobel, Deputy Pricing Policy Div. Chief, WCB, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554, Phone: 202 418-7084.
    RIN: 3060-AK08

552. 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 
minimize the 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  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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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

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

    Legal Authority: 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-unreasonable discrimination rules 
contained in the 2010 Open Internet Order, invalidating the 
Commission's attempt to create legally enforceable standards to 
preserve the open Internet. In response to Verizon, in May 2014, the 
Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (2014 Open Internet 
NPRM) that sought comment on a fundamental question: what is the right 
public policy to ensure that the Internet remains open? After careful 
review of the record generated by the 2014 Open Internet NPRM, the 
Commission issued a combined Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory 
Ruling, and Order in this proceeding. The Report and Order established 
bright-line rules banning three specific practices that invariably harm 
the open Internet: Blocking, Throttling, and Paid Prioritization, and 
applied those rules to both fixed and mobile broadband Internet access 
service. In addition, the Report and Order put in place a general 
conduct standard to prevent a broadband service provider from 
unreasonably interfering with or disadvantaging the ability of end 
users to access content, applications, services or devices offered by 
edge providers. The Report and Order also strengthened the transparency 
rules that remained in place following Verizon.
    In order to provide the best possible legal foundation for these 
rules, the Commission's Declaratory Ruling reclassified broadband 
Internet access service as a telecommunications service subject to 
title II of the Communications Act. Finally, in order to tailor title 
II to the 21st century broadband ecosystem, the Commission issued an 
Order

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forbearing from the majority of title II provisions, leaving in place a 
light-touch regime that will support regulatory action while 
simultaneously encouraging broadband investment, innovation, and 
deployment.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/01/14  79 FR 37448
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/18/14  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   09/15/14  .......................
R&O on Remand, Declaratory Ruling,     04/13/15  80 FR 19737
 and Order.
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zachary Ross, Attorney Advisor, Competiton Policy 
Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1033, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK21

554. Modernizing Common Carrier Rules, WC Docket No. 15-33

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 
47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 160 to 161; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 
214; 47 U.S.C. 218 to 221; 47 U.S.C. 225 to 228; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 
U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 410; 47 U.S.C. 571; 
47 U.S.C. 1302; 52 U.S.C. 30141
    Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) seeks to 
update our rules to better reflect current requirements and technology 
by removing outmoded regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR). The Notice proposes to update the CFR by (1) eliminating certain 
rules from which the Commission has forborn, and (2) eliminating 
references to telegraph service in certain rules. We propose to 
eliminate several rules from which the Commission has granted 
unconditional forbearance for all carriers. These are: (1) Section 
64.804(c)-(g), which governs a carrier's recordkeeping and other 
obligations when it extends to federal candidates unsecured credit for 
communications service; (2) sections 42.4, 42.5, and 42.7, which 
require carriers to preserve certain records; (3) section 64.301, which 
requires carriers to provide communications service to foreign 
governments for international communications; (4) section 64.501, 
governing telephone companies' obligations when recording telephone 
conversations; (5) section 64.5001(a)-(c)(2), and (c)(4), which imposes 
certain reporting and certification requirements for prepaid calling 
card providers; and (6) section 64.1, governing traffic damage claims 
for carriers engaged in radio-telegraph, wire-telegraph, or ocean-cable 
service. We also propose to remove references to telegraph from certain 
sections of the Commission's rules. This proposal is consistent with 
Recommendation 5.38 of the Process Reform Report. Specifically, we 
propose to remove telegraph from: (1) Section 36.126 (separations); (2) 
section 54.706(a)(13) (universal service contributions); and (3) 
sections 63.60(c), 63.61, 63.62, 63.65(a)(4), 63.500(g), 63.501(g), and 
63.504(k) (discontinuance).
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/06/15  80 FR 25989
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Daniel Kahn, Deputy Division Chief, Competition 
Policy, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1407, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK33

555. Numbering Policies for Modern Communications, WC Docket No. 13-97

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 153 to 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 
to 205; 47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
    Abstract: This Order establishes a process to authorize 
interconnected VoIP providers to obtain North American Numbering Plan 
(NANP) telephone numbers directly from the Numbering Administrators, 
rather than through intermediaries. Section 52.15(g)(2)(i) of the 
Commission's rules limits access to telephone numbers to entities that 
demonstrate they are authorized to provide service in the area for 
which the numbers are being requested. The Commission has interpreted 
this rule as requiring evidence of either a state certificate of public 
convenience and necessity (CPCN) or a Commission license. Neither 
authorization is typically available in practice to interconnected VoIP 
providers. Thus, as a practical matter, generally only 
telecommunications carriers are able to provide the proof of 
authorization required under our rules, and thus able to obtain numbers 
directly from the Numbering Administrators. This Order establishes an 
authorization process to enable interconnected VoIP providers that 
choose direct access to request numbers directly from the Numbering 
Administrators. Next, the Order sets forth several conditions designed 
to minimize number exhaust and preserve the integrity of the numbering 
system.
    The Order requires interconnected VoIP providers obtaining numbers 
to comply with the same requirements applicable to carriers seeking to 
obtain numbers. These requirements include any state requirements 
pursuant to numbering authority delegated to the states by the 
Commission, as well as industry guidelines and practices, among others. 
The Order also requires interconnected VoIP providers to comply with 
facilities readiness requirements adapted to this context, and with 
numbering utilization and optimization requirements. As conditions to 
requesting and obtaining numbers directly from the Numbering 
Administrators, interconnected VoIP providers are also required to: (1) 
Provide the relevant state commissions with regulatory and numbering 
contacts when requesting numbers in those states, (2) request numbers 
from the Numbering Administrators under their own unique OCN, (3) file 
any requests for numbers with the relevant state commissions at least 
30 days prior to requesting numbers from the Numbering Administrators, 
and (4) provide customers with the opportunity to access all 
abbreviated dialing codes (N11 numbers) in use in a geographic area.
    Finally, the Order also modifies Commission's rules in order to 
permit VoIP Positioning Center (VPC) providers to obtain pseudo-
Automatic Number Identification (p-ANI) codes directly from the 
Numbering Administrators for purposes of providing E911 services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/19/13  78 FR 36725
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/19/13  .......................
R&O.................................   10/29/15  80 FR 66454
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Marilyn Jones, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2357, Fax: 202 418-2345, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK36

[FR Doc. 2016-29927 Filed 12-22-16; 8:45 am]
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