[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 121 (Monday, June 24, 2019)]
[Proposed Rules]
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Vol. 84

Monday,

No. 121

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Federal Communications Commission





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Unified Agenda

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Ch. I


Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions--
Spring 2019

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. 15-1 or 
Docket No. 17-1). The abbreviation for the responsible bureau usually 
precedes the docket number, as in ``MB Docket No. 17-289,'' which 
indicates that the responsible bureau is the Media Bureau. A docket 
number consisting of only five digits (e.g., Docket No. 29622) 
indicates that the docket was established before January 1, 1978.
    Notice of Inquiry (NOI)--issued by the Commission when it is 
seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas on a 
given topic. A comment period is specified during which all interested 
parties may submit comments.
    Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)--issued by the Commission when 
it is proposing a specific change to Commission rules and regulations. 
Before any changes are actually made, interested parties may submit 
written comments on the proposed revisions.
    Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)--issued by the 
Commission when additional comment in the proceeding is sought.
    Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O)--issued by the Commission to 
deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a decision, 
or address a petition for reconsideration of a decision.
    Rulemaking (RM) Number--assigned to a proceeding after the 
appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for rulemaking, 
but before the Commission has taken action on the petition.
    Report and Order (R&O)--issued by the Commission to state a new or 
amended rule or state that the Commission rules and regulations will 
not be revised.

 Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.

       Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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262.......................  Rules and Regulations              3060-AI14
                             Implementing the
                             Telephone Consumer
                             Protection Act (TCPA) of
                             1991 (CG Docket No. 02-
                             278).
263.......................  Rules and Regulations              3060-AI15
                             Implementing Section 225
                             of the Communications Act
                             (Telecommunications Relay
                             Service) (CG Docket No.
                             03-123).
264.......................  Consumer Information,              3060-AI61
                             Disclosure, and Truth in
                             Billing and Billing
                             Format (CC Docket No. 98-
                             170; CG Docket No. 09-
                             158; WC Docket No. 04-36).
265.......................  Misuse of Internet                 3060-AK01
                             Protocol (IP) Captioned
                             Telephone Service;
                             Telecommunications Relay
                             Services and Speech-to-
                             Speech Services; CG
                             Docket No. 13-24.
266.......................  Advanced Methods to Target         3060-AK62
                             and Eliminate Unlawful
                             Robocalls (CG Docket No.
                             17-59).
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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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267.......................  Unlicensed Operation in            3060-AI52
                             the TV Broadcast Bands
                             (ET Docket No. 04-186).
268.......................  Fixed and Mobile Services          3060-AJ46
                             in the Mobile Satellite
                             Service (ET Docket No. 10-
                             142).
269.......................  Federal Earth Stations--           3060-AK09
                             Non-Federal Fixed
                             Satellite Service Space
                             Stations; Spectrum for
                             Non-Federal Space Launch
                             Operations; ET Docket No.
                             13-115.
270.......................  Authorization of                   3060-AK10
                             Radiofrequency Equipment;
                             ET Docket No. 13-44.
271.......................  Spectrum Access for                3060-AK30
                             Wireless Microphone
                             Operations (GN Docket
                             Nos. 14-166 and 12-268).
272.......................  Encouraging the Provision          3060-AK80
                             of New Technologies and
                             Services to the Public
                             (GN Docket No. 18-22).
273.......................  Spectrum Horizon (ET               3060-AK81
                             Docket No. 18-21).
274.......................  Amendment of Parts 1, 2,           3060-AK82
                             15, 90, and 95 of the
                             Commission's Rules to
                             Permit Radar Services in
                             the 76-81 GHz Band (ET
                             Docket No. 15-26).
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                 International Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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275.......................  International Settlements          3060-AJ77
                             Policy Reform (IB Docket
                             No. 11-80).
276.......................  Comprehensive Review of            3060-AJ98
                             Licensing and Operating
                             Rules for Satellite
                             Services (IB Docket No.
                             12-267).
277.......................  Update to Parts 2 and 25           3060-AK59
                             Concerning
                             NonGeostationary, Fixed-
                             Satellite Service Systems
                             and Related Matters; IB
                             Docket No. I6-408.
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                     Media Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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278.......................  Cable Television Rate              3060-AF41
                             Regulation.
279.......................  Implementation of the              3060-AI69
                             Cable Communications
                             Policy Act of 1984 as
                             Amended by the Cable
                             Television Consumer
                             Protection and
                             Competition Act of 1992
                             (MB Docket No. 05-311).
280.......................  Promoting Diversification          3060-AJ27
                             of Ownership in the
                             Broadcast Services (MB
                             Docket Nos. 07-294 and 17-
                             289).
281.......................  Authorizing Permissive Use         3060-AK56
                             of the ``Next
                             Generation'' Broadcast
                             Television Standard (GN
                             Docket No. 16-142).
282.......................  Electronic Delivery of             3060-AK70
                             MVPD Communications (MB
                             Docket No. 17-317).
283.......................  2018 Quadrennial                   3060-AK77
                             Regulatory Review of the
                             Commission's Broadcast
                             Ownership Rules (MB
                             Docket 18-349).
284.......................  Children's Television              3060-AK78
                             Programming Rules (MB
                             Docket 18-202).
285.......................  Amendment of Part 74 of            3060-AK79
                             the Commission's Rules
                             Regarding FM Translator
                             Interference (MB Docket
                             18-119).
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                     Media Bureau--Completed Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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286.......................  Broadcast Ownership Rules.         3060-AH97
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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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287.......................  Assessment and Collection          3060-AK64
                             of Regulatory Fees.
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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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288.......................  Enhanced 911 Services for          3060-AG60
                             Wireline and Multi-Line
                             Telephone Systems; PS
                             Docket Nos. 10-255 and 07-
                             114.
289.......................  Wireless E911 Location             3060-AJ52
                             Accuracy Requirements; PS
                             Docket No. 07-114.
290.......................  Proposed Amendments to             3060-AK19
                             Service Rules Governing
                             Public Safety Narrowband
                             Operations in the 769-775
                             and 799-805 MHz Bands; PS
                             Docket No. 13-87.
291.......................  Improving Outage Reporting         3060-AK39
                             for Submarine Cables and
                             Enhancing Submarine Cable
                             Outage Data; GN Docket
                             No. 15-206.
292.......................  Amendments to Part 4 of            3060-AK40
                             the Commission's Rules
                             Concerning Disruptions to
                             Communications; PS Docket
                             No. 15-80.
293.......................  New Part 4 of the                  3060-AK41
                             Commission's Rules
                             Concerning Disruptions to
                             Communications; ET Docket
                             No. 04-35.
294.......................  Wireless Emergency Alerts          3060-AK54
                             (WEA); PS Docket No. 15-
                             91.
295.......................  Blue Alert EAS Event Code.         3060-AK63
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          Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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296.......................  Review of Part 87 of the           3060-AI35
                             Commission's Rules
                             Concerning Aviation (WT
                             Docket No. 01-289).
297.......................  Amendment of Part 101 of           3060-AJ47
                             the Commission's Rules
                             for Microwave Use and
                             Broadcast Auxiliary
                             Service Flexibility.
298.......................  Universal Service Reform           3060-AJ58
                             Mobility Fund (WT Docket
                             No. 10-208).
299.......................  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.

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300.......................  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).
301.......................  Expanding the Economic and         3060-AJ82
                             Innovation Opportunities
                             of Spectrum Through
                             Incentive Auctions (GN
                             Docket No. 12-268).
302.......................  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).
303.......................  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).
304.......................  Amendment of the                   3060-AJ88
                             Commission's Rules
                             Governing Certain
                             Aviation Ground Station
                             Equipment (Squitter) (WT
                             Docket Nos. 10-61 and 09-
                             42).
305.......................  Promoting Technological            3060-AK06
                             Solutions to Combat
                             Wireless Contraband
                             Device Use in
                             Correctional Facilities;
                             GN Docket No. 13-111.
306.......................  Promoting Investment in            3060-AK12
                             the 3550-3700 MHz Band;
                             GN Docket No. 17-258.
307.......................  800 MHz Cellular                   3060-AK13
                             Telecommunications
                             Licensing Reform; Docket
                             No. 12-40.
308.......................  Updating Part 1                    3060-AK28
                             Competitive Bidding Rules
                             (WT Docket No. 14-170).
309.......................  Use of Spectrum Bands              3060-AK44
                             Above 24 GHz for Mobile
                             Services--Spectrum
                             Frontiers; WT Docket 10-
                             112.
310.......................  Transforming the 2.5 GHz           3060-AK75
                             Band.
311.......................  Expanding Flexible Use of          3060-AK76
                             the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band;
                             GN Docket No. 18-122.
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             Wireline Competition Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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312.......................  Telecommunications                 3060-AG43
                             Carriers' Use of Customer
                             Proprietary Network
                             Information and Other
                             Customer Information (CC
                             Docket No. 96-115).
313.......................  Numbering Resource                 3060-AH80
                             Optimization.
314.......................  Jurisdictional Separations         3060-AJ06
315.......................  Development of Nationwide          3060-AJ15
                             Broadband Data to
                             Evaluate Reasonable and
                             Timely Deployment of
                             Advanced Services to All
                             Americans.
316.......................  Local Number Portability           3060-AJ32
                             Porting Interval and
                             Validation Requirements
                             (WC Docket No. 07-244).
317.......................  Rural Call Completion; WC          3060-AJ89
                             Docket No. 13-39.
318.......................  Rates for Inmate Calling           3060-AK08
                             Services; WC Docket No.
                             12-375.
319.......................  Comprehensive Review of            3060-AK20
                             the Part 32 Uniform
                             System of Accounts (WC
                             Docket No. 14-130).
320.......................  Restoring Internet Freedom         3060-AK21
                             (WC Docket No. 17-108);
                             Protecting and Promoting
                             the Open Internet (GN
                             Docket No. 14-28).
321.......................  Technology Transitions; GN         3060-AK32
                             Docket No. 13-5, WC
                             Docket No. 05-25;
                             Accelerating Wireline
                             Broadband Deployment by
                             Removing Barriers to
                             Infrastructure
                             Investment; WC Docket No.
                             17-84.
322.......................  Numbering Policies for             3060-AK36
                             Modern Communications, WC
                             Docket No. 13-97.
323.......................  Implementation of the              3060-AK57
                             Universal Service
                             Portions of the 1996
                             Telecommunications Act.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau

Long-Term Actions

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 227
    Abstract: In this docket, the Commission considers rules and 
policies to implement the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 
(TCPA). The TCPA places requirements on: Robocalls (calls using an 
automatic telephone dialing system an, ``autodialer,'' a prerecorded or 
an artificial voice), telemarketing calls, and unsolicited fax 
advertisements.
    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.................................   11/16/16  81 FR 80594
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kristi Thornton, Associate Division Chief, Federal

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Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2467, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI14

263. Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the 
Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 
03-123)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225
    Abstract: This proceeding continues the Commission's inquiry into 
improving the quality of telecommunications relay service (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
NOI and FNPRM.......................   04/12/17  82 FR 17613
NOI and FNPRM Comment Period End....   05/30/17
R&O.................................   04/13/17  82 FR 17754
R&O.................................   04/27/17  82 FR 19322
FNPRM...............................   04/27/17  82 FR 19347
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/11/17
R&O.................................   06/23/17  82 FR 28566
Public Notice.......................   07/21/17  82 FR 33856
Public Notice--Correction...........   07/25/17  82 FR 34471
Public Notice Comment Period End....   07/31/17

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Public Notice--Correction Comment      08/17/17
 Period End.
R&O.................................   08/22/17  82 FR 39673
Announcement of Effective Date......   10/17/17  82 FR 48203
Public Notice; Petition for            10/25/17  82 FR 49303
 Reconsideration.
Oppositions Due Date................   11/20/17
R&O and Declaratory Ruling..........   06/27/18  83 FR 30082
FNPRM...............................   07/18/18  83 FR 33899
FNPRM Comment Period End............   11/15/18
Public Notice.......................   08/23/18  83 FR 42630
Public Notice Opposition Period End.   09/17/18
Announcement of Effective Date......   02/04/19  84 FR 1409
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights 
Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI15

264. Consumer Information, Disclosure, and Truth in Billing and Billing 
Format (CC Docket No. 98-170; CG Docket No. 09-158; WC Docket No. 04-
36)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 258
    Abstract: In these dockets, the Commission examines issues 
concerning consumer confusion related to billing for telecommunications 
services. It has considered and adopted rules and policies ensuring 
truth-in-billing and addressing ``cramming,'' the unlawful placement of 
unauthorized charges on a telephone bill.
    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
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
NPRM................................   08/14/17  82 FR 37830
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/13/17
Inactive per Maura McGowan..........   09/27/17
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Erica McMahon, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0346, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI61

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225
    Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) initiated 
this proceeding in its effort to ensure that Internet-Protocol 
Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) is available for eligible users 
only. In doing so, the FCC adopted rules to address certain practices 
related to the provision and marketing of 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, the Commission 
adopted rules establishing several requirements and issued an FNPRM to 
address additional issues.
    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...............................   09/03/13  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......   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
R&O and Declaratory Ruling..........   06/27/18  83 FR 30082
FNPRM...............................   07/18/18  83 FR 33899
Public Notice.......................   08/23/18  83 FR 42630
Public Notice Opposition Period End.   09/07/18
FNPRM Comment Period End............   11/15/18
Announcement of Effective Date......   02/04/19  84 FR 1409
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights 
Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK01

266. Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls (CG 
Docket No. 17-59)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 
251(e)
    Abstract: The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 restricts 
the use of robocalls autodialed or prerecorded calls in certain 
instances. In CG Docket No. 17-59, the Commission considers rules and 
policies aimed at eliminating unlawful robocalling. Among the issues it 
examines in this docket are whether to allow carriers to block calls 
that purport to be from unallocated or unassigned phone numbers through 
the use of spoofing; whether to allow

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carriers to block calls based on their own analyses of which calls are 
likely to be unlawful; and whether to establish a database of 
reassigned phone numbers to help prevent robocalls to consumers who did 
not consent to such calls.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM/NOI............................   05/17/17  82 FR 22625
2nd NOI.............................   07/13/17
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/31/17
FNPRM...............................   01/08/18  83 FR 770
R&O.................................   01/12/18  83 FR 1566
2nd FNPRM...........................   04/23/18  83 FR 17631
2nd FNPRM Comment Period End........   06/07/18
2nd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End..   07/09/18
2nd R&O (release date)..............   12/12/18
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Josh Zeldis, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0715, Email: [email protected].
    Karen Schroeder, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
0654, Email: [email protected].
    Jerusha Burnett, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
0526, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK62

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Engineering and Technology

Long-Term Actions

267. Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-
186)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e) 
and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307
    Abstract: The Commission adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio 
transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at 
locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services. 
(This unused TV spectrum is often termed ``white spaces.'') This action 
will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and 
innovative products and services, including broadband data and other 
services for businesses and consumers. The actions taken are a 
conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent 
harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover, 
the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of 
these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be 
necessary to avoid and, if necessary, correct any interference that may 
occur. The Second Memorandum Opinion and Order finalizes rules to make 
the unused spectrum in the TV bands available for unlicensed broadband 
wireless devices. This particular spectrum has excellent propagation 
characteristics that allow signals to reach farther and penetrate walls 
and other structures. Access to this spectrum could enable more 
powerful public internet connections--super Wi-Fi hot spots--with 
extended range, fewer dead spots, and improved individual speeds as a 
result of reduced congestion on existing networks. This type of 
``opportunistic use'' of spectrum has great potential for enabling 
access to other spectrum bands and improving spectrum efficiency. The 
Commission's actions here are expected to spur investment and 
innovation in applications and devices that will be used not only in 
the TV band, but eventually in other frequency bands as well. This 
Order addressed five petitions for reconsideration of the Commission's 
decisions in the Second Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Second MO&O'') 
in this proceeding and modified rules in certain respects. In 
particular, the Commission: (1) Increased the maximum height above 
average terrain (HAAT) for sites where fixed devices may operate; (2) 
modified the adjacent channel emission limits to specify fixed rather 
than relative levels; and (3) slightly increased the maximum 
permissible power spectral density (PSD) for each category of TV bands 
device. These changes will result in decreased operating costs for 
fixed TVBDs and allow them to provide greater coverage, thus increasing 
the availability of wireless broadband services in rural and 
underserved areas without increasing the risk of interference to 
incumbent services. The Commission also revised and amended several of 
its rules to better effectuate the Commission's earlier decisions in 
this docket and to remove ambiguities.
    Timetable:

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               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

268. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET 
Docket No. 10-142)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(c) and 
303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 310
    Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposed to take a 
number of actions to further the provision of terrestrial broadband 
services in the MSS bands. In the 2 GHz MSS band, the Commission 
proposed to add co-primary fixed and mobile allocations to the existing 
mobile-satellite allocation. This would lay the groundwork for 
providing additional flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum in the 
future. The Commission also proposed to apply the terrestrial secondary 
market spectrum leasing rules and procedures to transactions involving 
terrestrial use of the MSS spectrum in the 2 GHz, Big LEO, and L-bands 
in order to create greater certainty and regulatory parity with bands 
licensed for terrestrial broadband service. The Commission also asked, 
in a notice of inquiry, about approaches for creating opportunities for 
full use of the 2 GHz band for stand-alone terrestrial uses. The 
Commission requested comment on ways to promote innovation and 
investment throughout the MSS bands while also ensuring market-wide 
mobile satellite capability to serve important needs like disaster 
recovery and rural access. In the Report and Order, the Commission 
amended its rules to make additional spectrum available for new 
investment in mobile broadband networks while also ensuring that the 
United States maintains robust

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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

269. Federal Earth Stations--Non-Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space 
Stations; Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; ET Docket 
No. 13-115

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/01/13  78 FR 39200
Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Nicholas Oros, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0636, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK09

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 
47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 
U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: The Commission is responsible for an equipment 
authorization program for radiofrequency (RF) devices under part 2 of 
its rules. This program is one of the primary means that the Commission 
uses to ensure that the multitude of RF devices used in the United 
States operate effectively without causing harmful interference and 
otherwise comply with the Commission rules. All RF devices subject to 
equipment authorization must comply with the Commission's technical 
requirement before they can be imported or marketed. The Commission or 
a Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) must approve some of these 
devices before they can be imported or marketed, while others do not 
require such approval. The Commission last comprehensively reviewed its 
equipment authorization program more than 10 years ago. The rapid 
innovation in equipment design since that time has led to ever-
accelerating growth in the number of parties applying for equipment 
approval. The Commission therefore believes that the time is now right 
for us to comprehensively review our equipment authorization processes 
to ensure that they continue to enable this growth and innovation in 
the wireless equipment market. In May 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

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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

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 Report and Order, 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.
    In the Order on Reconsideration, we address the four petitions for 
reconsideration of the Wireless Microphones R&O concerning licensed 
wireless microphone operations in the TV bands, the 600 MHz duplex 
gap'' and several other frequency bands, as well as three petitions for 
reconsideration of the TV bands part 15 R&O concerning unlicensed 
wireless microphone operations in the TV bands, the 600 MHz guard bands 
and duplex gap, and the 600 MHz service band. Because these petitions 
involve several overlapping technical and operational issues concerning 
wireless microphones, we consolidate our consideration of them in this 
one order.
    In the Further Notice, we propose to permit certain professional 
theater, music, performing arts, or similar organizations that operate 
wireless microphones on an unlicensed basis and that meet certain 
criteria to obtain a part 74 license to operate in the TV bands (and 
the 600 MHz service band during the post-auction transition period), 
thereby allowing them to register in the white spaces databases for 
interference protection from unlicensed white space devices at venues 
where their events/productions are performed. In addition, we propose 
to permit these same users, based on demonstrated need, also to obtain 
a part 74 license to operate on other bands available for use by part 
74 wireless microphone licensees provided that they meet the applicable 
requirements for operating in those bands.
    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  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   01/26/15  .......................
R&O.................................   11/17/15  80 FR 71702
FNPRM...............................   09/01/17  82 FR 41583
Order on Recon......................   09/01/17  82 FR 41549
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

272.  Encouraging the Provision of New Technologies and 
Services to the Public (GN Docket No. 18-22)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(3)
    Abstract: In this proceeding, we seek to establish rules describing 
guidelines and procedures to implement the stated policy goal of 
section 7 to encourage the provision of new technologies and services 
to the public. Although the forces of competition and technological 
growth work together to enable the development and deployment of many 
new technologies and services to the public, the Commission has at 
times been slow to identify and take action to ensure that important 
new technologies or services are made available as quickly as possible. 
The Commission has sought to overcome these impediments by streamlining 
many of its processes, but all too often regulatory delays can 
adversely impact newly proposed technologies or services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/04/18  83 FR 14395
Comment Period End..................   05/04/18  .......................
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-AK80

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273.  Spectrum Horizon (ET Docket No. 18-21)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 
157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 
U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 332; Section 76 of 1996 Telecom 
Act, As Amended, 47 U.S.C. 302 & Section 1.411
    Abstract: In this proceeding, we seek to implement a plan to make 
the spectrum above 95 GHz more readily accessible for new innovative 
services and technologies. Throughout its history, when the Commission 
has expanded access to what was thought to be the upper reaches of the 
usable spectrum, new technological advances have emerged to push the 
boundary of usable spectrum even further. The frequencies above 95 GHz 
are today's spectrum horizons. The Notice sought comment on proposed 
rules to permit licensed fixed point-to-point operations in a total of 
102.2 gigahertz of spectrum; on making 15.2 gigahertz of spectrum 
available for unlicensed use; and on creating a new category of 
experimental licenses to increase opportunities for entities to develop 
new services and technologies from 95 GHz to 3 THz with no limits on 
geography or technology.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/02/18  83 FR 13888
ANPRM Comment Period End............   05/02/18  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Michael Ha, Deputy Division Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 201 418-2099, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK81

274.  Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 15, 90, and 95 of the 
Commission's Rules To Permit Radar Services in the 76-81 GHZ Band (ET 
Docket No. 15-26)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 
301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(f)
    Abstract: In this Report and Order, we establish a flexible and 
streamlined regulatory framework for radar applications that will 
operate within the 76-81 GHz band. Specifically, we give vehicular 
radars and certain airport-based radars protection from harmful 
interference as well as a contiguous five gigahertz allocation, 
facilitating the development and deployment of new safety devices. 
Doing so also harmonizes our rules with international efforts to create 
a global allocation for vehicular radars, while promoting efficient use 
of spectrum by consolidating such radars into a single band. In 
addition, we establish a comprehensive and consistent set of rules and 
policies to govern the operation of vehicular radars and certain 
airport-based radars in the 76-81 GHz band.
    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  .......................
R&O.................................   09/20/17  82 FR 43865
Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-
2824, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK82

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

International Bureau

Long-Term Actions

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 that 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 that 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 seeking comment on removing the discrimination 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 Division, Federal Communications Commission, International 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7443, 
Fax: 202 418-2824, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ77

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 more

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than 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. In addition, in May 2016, the 
International Bureau published a Public Notice inviting comment on the 
appropriate implementation schedule for a Carrier Identification 
requirement adopted in the first Report and Order in this proceeding. 
In July 2017, the Commission adopted a waiver of the Carrier 
Identification requirement for certain earth stations that cannot be 
suitably upgraded.
    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  .......................
Public Notice.......................   05/31/16  81 FR 34301
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

277. Update to Parts 2 and 25 Concerning Nongeostationary, Fixed-
Satellite Service Systems and Related Matters; IB Docket No. I6-408

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 316
    Abstract: On January 11, 2017, the Commission began a rulemaking to 
update its rules and policies concerning non-geostationary-satellite 
orbit (NGSO), fixed-satellite service (FSS) systems and related 
matters. The proposed changes would, among other things, provide for 
more flexible use of the 17.8-20.2 GHz bands for FSS, promote shared 
use of spectrum among NGSO FSS satellite systems, and remove 
unnecessary design restrictions on NGSO FSS systems. The Commission 
subsequently adopted a Report and Order establishing new sharing 
criteria among NGSO FSS systems and providing additional flexibility 
for FSS spectrum use. The Commission also released a Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking proposing to remove the domestic coverage 
requirement for NGSO FSS systems.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/11/17  82 FR 3258
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/10/17
FNPRM...............................   11/15/17  82 FR 52869
R&O.................................   12/18/17  82 FR 59972
FNPRM Comment Period End............   01/02/18
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-AK59

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Media Bureau

Long-Term Actions

278. Cable Television Rate Regulation

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 543
    Abstract: The Commission has adopted rate regulations to implement 
section 623 of the 1992 Cable Act to ensure that cable subscribers 
nationwide enjoy the rates that would be charged by cable systems 
operating in a competitive environment.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/04/93  58 FR 48
R&O and FNPRM.......................   05/21/93  58 FR 29736
MO&O and FNPRM......................   08/18/93  58 FR 43816
Third R&O...........................   11/30/93  58 FR 63087
Order on Recon, Fourth R&O, and        04/15/94  59 FR 17943
 Fifth NPRM.
Third Order on Recon................   04/15/94  59 FR 17961
Fifth Order on Recon and FNPRM......   10/13/94  59 FR 51869
Fourth Order on Recon...............   10/21/94  59 FR 53113
Sixth Order on Recon, Fifth R&O, and   12/06/94  59 FR 62614
 Seventh NPRM.
Seventh Order on Recon..............   01/25/95  60 FR 4863
Ninth Order on Recon................   02/27/95  60 FR 10512
Eighth Order on Recon...............   03/17/95  60 FR 14373
Sixth R&O and Eleventh Order on        07/12/95  60 FR 35854
 Recon.
Thirteenth Order on Recon...........   10/05/95  60 FR 52106
Twelfth Order on Recon..............   10/26/95  60 FR 54815
Tenth Order on Recon................   04/08/96  61 FR 15388
Order on Recon of the First R&O and    04/15/96  61 FR 16447
 FNPRM.
MO&O................................   02/12/97  62 FR 6491
Report on Cable Industry Prices.....   02/24/97  62 FR 8245
R&O.................................   03/31/97  62 FR 15118
Fourteenth Order on Recon...........   10/15/97  62 FR 53572
NPRM and Order......................   09/05/02  67 FR 56882
Inactive per Maura McGowan..........   12/12/11
FNPRM and R&O.......................   11/27/18  83 FR 60804
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7037, TDD Phone: 202 
418-7172, Fax: 202 418-1196, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AF41

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279. Implementation of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as 
Amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act 
of 1992 (MB Docket No. 05-311)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 
541(a)(1); 47 U.S.C. 556(c)
    Abstract: Section 621(a)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, states in relevant part that ``a franchising authority . . . 
may not unreasonably refuse to award an additional competitive 
franchise.'' This proceeding sought to implement section 621(a)(1)'s 
directive by examining whether the franchising process unreasonably 
impedes the achievement of the interrelated Federal goals of enhanced 
cable competition and accelerated broadband deployment and, if so, how 
the Commission should act to address that problem. The subsequent 
Report and Order found that certain actions by local franchising 
authorities constitute an unreasonable refusal to award a competitive 
franchise within the meaning of section 621(a)(1). The item included a 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking comment on how 
the findings should affect existing franchises. In the Second Report 
and Order, a number of the rules promulgated in this docket were 
extended to incumbent cable operators. The 2nd FNPRM addressed two 
issues raised by a remand from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth 
Circuit concerning how local franchising authorities may regulate cable 
operators and cable television services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/19/05  70 FR 73973
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/13/06
R&O and FNPRM.......................   03/21/07  72 FR 13230
FNPRM Comment Period End............   04/20/07
Second R&O..........................   11/23/07  72 FR 65670
Inactive per Maura McGowan..........   12/12/11
2nd FNPRM...........................   10/15/18  83 FR 51911
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Holly Saurer, Associate Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7283, Fax: 202 418-1069, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AI69

280. Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services 
(MB Docket Nos. 07-294 and 17-289)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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. In 2016, the Commission made 
improvements to the collection of data reported on Forms 323 and 323-E. 
On reconsideration in 2017, the Commission provided NCE filers with 
alternative means to file required Form 323-E without submitting 
personal information.
    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 Broadcast 
Ownership proceeding. The Commission developed a revenue-based 
definition of eligible entity in order to promote small business 
participation in the broadcast industry. The Commission failed to adopt 
a race or gender conscious eligible entity standard. The Commission 
found the record was not sufficient to satisfy the constitutional 
standards to adopt race or gender conscious measures. In 2018, the 
Commission established the requirements that will govern an incubator 
program to promote ownership diversity.
    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.............................   11/01/16  81 FR 76220
Order on Recon......................   05/10/17  82 FR 21718
NPRM................................   01/08/18  83 FR 774
R&O.................................   08/28/18  83 FR 43773
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brendan Holland, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2486, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ27

281. Authorizing Permissive Use of the ``Next Generation'' Broadcast 
Television Standard (GN Docket No. 16-142)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 
U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 325(b); 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 399(b); 47 
U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 534; 47 U.S.C. 535
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission seeks to authorize 
television broadcasters to use the ``Next Generation'' ATSC 3.0 
broadcast television transmission standard on a voluntary, market-
driven basis, while they continue to deliver current-generation digital 
television broadcast service to their viewers. In the Report and Order, 
the Commission adopted rules to afford broadcasters flexibility to 
deploy ATSC 3.0-based transmissions, while minimizing the impact on, 
and costs to, consumers and other industry stakeholders.
    The FNPRM sought comment on three topics: (1) Issues related to the 
local simulcasting requirement, (2) whether to let broadcasters use 
vacant channels in the broadcast band, and (3) the import of the Next 
Gen standard on simulcasting stations.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/10/17  82 FR 13285

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NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/09/17
FNPRM...............................   12/20/17  82 FR 60350
R&O.................................   02/02/18  83 FR 4998
FNPRM Comment Period End............   02/20/18
FNPRM Reply Comment Period End......   03/20/18
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7142, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK56

282. Electronic Delivery of MVPD Communications (MB Docket No. 17-317)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C., sec. 151
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission addresses ways to 
modernize certain notice provisions in part 76 of the Commission's 
rules governing multichannel video and cable television service. The 
Commission considers allowing various types of written communications 
from cable operators to subscribers to be delivered electronically. 
Additionally, the Commission considers permitting cable operators to 
reply to consumer requests or complaints by email in certain 
circumstances. The Commission also evaluates updating the requirement 
in the Commission's rules that requires broadcast television stations 
to send carriage election notices via certified mail.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/16/18  83 FR 2119
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/15/18
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Martha Heller, Chief, Policy, Media Bureau, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK70

283.  2018 Quadrennial Regulatory Review of the Commission's 
Broadcast Ownership Rules (MB Docket 18-349)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 
47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 and 310; 47 
U.S.C. 403; sec. 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act
    Abstract: Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 
requires the Commission to review its broadcast ownership rules every 4 
years and to determine whether any such rules are necessary in the 
public interest as the result of competition. The rules subject to 
review in the 2018 quadrennial review are the Local Radio Ownership 
Rule, the Local Television Ownership Rule, and the Dual Network Rule. 
The Commission also sought comment on potential pro-diversity proposals 
including extending cable procurement requirements to broadcasters, 
adopting formulas aimed at creating media ownership limits that promote 
diversity, and developing a model for market-based, tradeable diversity 
credits to serve as an alternative method for setting ownership limits.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM (release date).................   12/13/18
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brendan Holland, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2486, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK77

284.  Children's Television Programming Rules (MB Docket 18-
202)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303b; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 
U.S.C. 336
    Abstract: The Children's Television Act of 1990 (CTA) requires that 
the Commission consider, in its review of television license renewals, 
the extent to which the licensee has served the educational and 
informational needs of children through its overall programming, 
including programming specifically designed to serve such needs. The 
Commission adopted rules implementing the CTA in 1991, and revised 
these rules in 1996, 2004, and 2006. In this proceeding, the Commission 
proposes to revise the children's television programming rules to 
modify outdated requirements and to give broadcasters greater 
flexibility in serving the educational and informational needs of 
children.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/25/18  83 FR 35158
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/28/18
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: 202 418-7454, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK78

285.  Amendment of Part 74 of the Commission's Rules Regarding 
FM Translator Interference (MB Docket 18-119)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 
U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 
U.S.C. 319
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes to streamline 
the rules relating to interference caused by FM translators and 
expedite the translator complaint resolution process. The rule changes 
are intended to limit or avoid protracted and contentious interference 
resolution disputes, provide translator licensees both additional 
flexibility to remediate interference and additional investment 
certainty, and allow earlier and expedited resolution of interference 
complaints by affected stations.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/06/18  83 FR 26229
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/06/18
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Christine Goepp, Attorney, Audio Div., Media 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7834, Email: 
[email protected].

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    RIN: 3060-AK79

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Media Bureau

Completed Actions

286. Broadcast Ownership Rules

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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. In 2016, the Commission retained 
the existing rules with modifications to account for the digital 
television transition. Upon reconsideration, it repealed and modified 
several ownership rules. Specifically repealed were the newspaper/
broadcast cross-ownership rule, the radio/television cross-ownership 
rule, and the attributions rule for television joint-sales agreements.
    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.............................   11/01/16  81 FR 76220
Order on Reconsideration............   01/08/18  83 FR 733
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brendan Holland, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2486, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AH97

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Managing Director

Long-Term Actions

287. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 Federal Communications Commission 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................................   06/06/17  82 FR 26019
R&O.................................   09/22/17  82 FR 44322
NPRM................................   06/14/18  83 FR 27846
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/21/18
R&O.................................   09/18/18  83 FR 47079
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Roland Helvajian, Office of the Managing Director, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 
20554, Phone: 202 418-0444, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK64

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

Long-Term Actions

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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: Brenda Boykin, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and 
Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2062, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AG60

289. Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07-114

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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

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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
Order Granting Waiver...............   07/10/17  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brenda Boykin, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and 
Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2062, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ52

290. Proposed Amendments to Service Rules Governing Public Safety 
Narrowband Operations in the 769-775 and 799-805 MHz Bands; PS Docket 
No. 13-87

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 (769-775 and 799-805 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  .......................
FNPRM...............................   09/29/16  81 FR 65984
Order on Recon......................   09/29/16  81 FR 66830
2nd R&O and Order on Recon..........   07/30/18  83 FR 30364
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brian Marenco, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0838, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK19

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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
Petitions for Recon.................   09/08/16  .......................
Petitions for Recon--Public Comment.   10/31/16  81 FR 75368
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brenda Villanueva, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety 
and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7005, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK39

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 CFR 0; 47 CFR 4; 47 CFR 63
    Abstract: The 2004 Report and Order (R&O) 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 sought 
comment on sharing information in the reporting database. Comments and 
replies were received by the Commission in August and September 2016.
    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  .......................
Order Denying Reply Comment Deadline   09/18/16  .......................
 Extension Request.
Announcement of Effective Date for     06/22/17  82 FR 28410
 Rule Changes in R&O.
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Robert Finley, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and 
Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7835, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK40

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154 and 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. In 2015, seven were addressed in an Order on 
Reconsideration and in 2016 another petition was addressed in an Order 
on Reconsideration. One petition (CPUC Petition) remains pending 
regarding NORS database sharing with states, which 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. Comments and replies were 
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
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  .......................
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
Order Denying Extension of Time to     09/08/16  .......................
 File Reply Comments.
Announcement of Effective Date for     06/22/17  82 FR 28410
 Rule Changes in R&O.
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Robert Finley, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and 
Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7835, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK41

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 Wireless 
Emergency Alerts (WEA) messaging, ensure that WEA alerts reach only 
those individuals to whom they are relevant, and 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  .......................
Order...............................   11/01/16  81 FR 75710
FNPRM...............................   11/08/16  81 FR 78539
Comment Period End..................   12/08/16  .......................
Petition for Recon..................   12/19/16  81 FR 91899
Order on Recon......................   12/04/17  82 FR 57158
2nd R&O and 2nd Order on Recon......   02/28/18  83 FR 8619
Public Notice.......................   04/26/18  83 FR 18257
Public Notice Comment Period End....   05/29/18  .......................
Public Notice Reply Comment Period     06/11/18  .......................
 End.
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Elizabeth Cuttner, Attorney Advisor, Policy and 
Licensing Div, PSHSB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2145, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK54

295. Blue Alert EAS Event Code

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 
154(o); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and (v); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 
U.S.C. 309 ; 47 U.S.C. 335; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 544(g); 47 U.S.C. 
606 and 615
    Abstract: In 2015, Congress adopted the Blue Alert Act to help the 
States provide effective alerts to the public and law enforcement when 
police and other law enforcement officers are killed or are in danger. 
To ensure that these state plans are compatible and integrated 
throughout the United States as envisioned by the Blue Alert Act, the 
Blue Alert Coordinator made a series of recommendations in a 2016 
Report to Congress. Among these recommendations, the Blue Alert 
Coordinator identified the need for a dedicated EAS event code for Blue 
Alerts, and noted the alignment of the EAS with the implementation of 
the Blue Alert Act. On June 22, 2017, the FCC released an NPRM 
proposing to revise the EAS rules to adopt a new event code, which 
would allow transmission of ``Blue Alerts'' to the public over the EAS, 
and thus satisfy the stated need for a dedicated EAS event code. On 
December 14, 2017, the Commission released an Order adopting a new Blue 
Alert EAS Code-BLU. EAS participants must be able to implement the BLU 
code by January 19, 2019. BLU alerts must be available to wireless 
emergency alerts by July, 2019.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/30/17  82 FR 29811
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/31/17  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   08/29/17  .......................
Order...............................   12/14/18  83 FR 2557
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Linda Pintro, Attorney Advisor, Policy and 
Licensing Division, PSHSB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street SW, Washington, DC 21043, Phone: 202 418-7490, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK63


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Long-Term Actions

296. Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation 
(WT Docket No. 01-289)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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
R&O.................................   12/12/18  83 FR 63806
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

297. Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission's Rules for Microwave Use 
and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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

298. Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10-208)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 the 
Commission is implementing in two phases. Mobility Fund Phase I 
consisted of two reverse auctions that provided initial infusions 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. The Mobility Fund Phase II (MF-II) reverse auction aims to 
provide support funds over a 10-year term to support build-out of 
current and next-generation wireless infrastructure in areas where 
unsubsidized services are unavailable. MF-II began with a one-time 
collection of existing wireless broadband coverage data from current 
providers to determine the areas in which qualified service has been 
deployed, which data was used to create a map of areas presumptively 
eligible for MF-II support. Entities could challenge asserted 
unsubsidized 4G LTE coverage through the Mobility Fund Phase II 
challenge process, and providers may file response data countering 
challenges. The results of the challenge process will determine the 
final list of areas eligible for funding through the MF-II auction.
    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
R&O.................................   10/07/16  81 FR 69696
FNPRM...............................   10/07/16  81 FR 69772
FNPRM...............................   03/13/17  82 FR 13413
R&O.................................   03/28/17  82 FR 15422
R&O Correction......................   04/04/17  82 FR 16297
Order on Recon and 2nd R&O..........   09/08/17  82 FR 42473
2nd Order on Recon..................   04/25/18  83 FR 17934
Order and MO&O......................   08/30/18  83 FR 44241
NPRM................................   08/30/18  83 FR 44254
3rd R&O.............................   03/06/19  84 FR 8003
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

299. 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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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,

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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 Division, WTB, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 
20554, Phone: 202 418-1380, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ59

300. 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)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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.
Inactive per Maura McGowan..........   03/20/18
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Linda Chang, Associate Chief, Mobility Division, 
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

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 Spectrum Act requires that the incentive auction 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 would allow mobile broadband providers to bid for 
licenses in the reallocated spectrum. Broadcast television licensees 
who elected to voluntarily participate in the auction had three basic 
options: voluntarily go off the air, share 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 general framework for the incentive auction. The incentive 
auction started on March 29, 2016, with the submission of initial 
commitments by eligible broadcast licensees that had submitted timely 
and complete applications. The incentive auction officially ended on 
April 13, 2017, with the release of the Auction Closing and Channel 
Reassignment Public Notice that also marked the start of the 39-month 
transition period during which full power and Class A television 
stations will transition their stations to their post-auction channel 
assignments in the reorganized television bands. Pursuant to Congress' 
directive, the Commission will reimburse those stations for the 
reasonable costs associated with relocating to their post-auction 
channel assignments and will reimburse multichannel video programming 
distributors for their costs associated with continuing to carry the 
signals of those stations.
    The March 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 115-141, 
132 Stat. 348 (2018)) authorizes the Commission to reimburse eligible 
entities for costs associated with the post-incentive auction 
transition through July 3, 2023, and also directed the Commission to 
reimburse costs reasonably incurred by low power television stations, 
TV translator stations, and FM broadcast stations as a result of the 
post-auction reorganization of the television band. The Commission will 
initiate a new rulemaking to establish eligibility requirements and 
develop procedures for reimbursing these additional entities, and to 
identify reasonable costs for reimbursement. The Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking and Order was adopted at the Commission's August 2018 
meeting. A Report and Order has been circulated for consideration at 
the Commission's March 2019 meeting.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/21/12  77 FR 69933
R&O.................................   08/15/14  79 FR 48441
Final Rule..........................   10/11/17  82 FR 47155

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NPRM................................   08/27/18  83 FR 43613
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Charles Eberle, Senior Counsel, Incentive Auctions 
Task Force, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2248, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ82

302. 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)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 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

303. 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)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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
2nd R&O and 2nd FNPRM...............   03/23/18  83 FR 17131
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

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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

305. Promoting Technological Solutions To Combat Wireless Contraband 
Device Use in Correctional Facilities; GN Docket No. 13-111

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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; 47 U.S.C. 302(a)
    Abstract: In the Report and Order, the Commission addresses the 
problem of illegal use of contraband wireless devices by inmates in 
correctional facilities by streamlining the process of deploying 
contraband wireless device interdiction systems (CIS)--systems that use 
radio communications signals requiring Commission authorization--in 
correctional facilities. In particular, the Commission eliminates 
certain filing requirements and provides for immediate approval of the 
lease applications needed to operate these systems.

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    In the Further Notice, the Commission seeks comment on a process 
for wireless providers to disable contraband wireless devices once they 
have been identified. The Commission also seeks comment on additional 
methods and technologies that might prove successful in combating 
contraband device use in correctional facilities, and on various other 
proposals related to the authorization process for CISs and their 
deployment.
    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
FNPRM...............................   05/18/17  82 FR 22780
R&O.................................   05/18/17  82 FR 22742
Final Rule Effective (Except for       06/19/17
 Rules Requiring OMB Approval).
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/17/17
Final Rule Effective for 47 CFR        10/20/17  82 FR 48773
 1.9020(n), 1.9030(m), 1.9035 (o),
 and 20.23(a).
Final Rule Effective for 47 CFR        02/12/18
 1.902(d)(8), 1.9035(d)(4),
 20.18(a), and 20.18(r).
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Melissa Conway, Attorney Advisor, Mobility Div., 
Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2887, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK06

306. Promoting Investment in the 3550-3700 MHz Band; GN Docket No. 17-
258

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 
154(j) ; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303 and 304; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 
U.S.C. 316
    Abstract: The Report and Order and Second Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) 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.
    The Order on Reconsideration and Second Report and Order addressed 
several Petitions for Reconsideration submitted in response to the 
Report and Order and resolved the outstanding issues raised in the 
Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
    The 2017 NPRM sought comment on limited changes to the rules 
governing Priority Access Licenses in the band, adjacent channel 
emissions limits, and public release of base station registration 
information.
    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
Order on Recon and 2nd R&O..........   07/26/16  81 FR 49023
NPRM................................   11/28/17  82 FR 56193
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/29/18
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Paul Powell, Assistant Chief, Mobility Division, 
WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, 
DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1613, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK12

307. 800 MHz Cellular Telecommunications Licensing Reform; Docket No. 
12-40

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to 154(j); 
47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: The proceeding was launched to revisit and update rules 
governing the 800 MHz Cellular Radiotelephone Service (Cellular 
Service). On November 10, 2014, the FCC released a Report and Order 
(R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM). In the R&O, 
the FCC eliminated or streamlined numerous regulatory requirements; in 
the FNPRM, the FCC sought comment on additional reforms of the Cellular 
rules, including radiated power and other technical rules, to promote 
flexibility and help foster deployment of new technologies such as LTE. 
On March 24, 2017, the FCC released a Second Report and Order (2d R&O) 
and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (2d FNPRM). In the 2d 
R&O, the FCC revised the Cellular radiated power rules to permit 
compliance with limits based on power spectral density as an option for 
licensees deploying wideband technologies such as LTE, made conforming 
revisions to related technical rules, and adopted additional licensing 
reforms. In the 2d FNPRM, the FCC sought comment on other measures to 
give Cellular and other part 22 commercial mobile radio service 
licensees more flexibility and administrative relief, and on ways to 
consolidate and simplify the rules for the Cellular Service and other 
geographically licensed wireless services. On July 13, 2018, the FCC 
released a Third Report and Order in which it deleted certain part 22 
rules that imposed needless recordkeeping and reporting obligations; it 
also deleted certain Cellular Service-specific and part 22 rules that 
are duplicative of other rules and are thus no longer necessary. These 
revisions reduce regulatory burdens for Cellular and other part 22 
licensees and provide them with enhanced flexibility, thereby freeing 
up more resources for investment in new technologies and greater 
spectrum efficiency to meet increasing consumer demand for advanced 
wireless services.
    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
2nd R&O.............................   04/12/17  82 FR 17570
2nd FNPRM...........................   04/14/17  82 FR 17959

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Final Rule Effective (With 9           05/12/17
 Exceptions).
2nd FNPRM Comment Period End........   05/15/17
2nd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End..   06/14/17
3rd R&O.............................   08/02/18  83 FR 37760
Final Rule Effective (With 1           09/04/18
 Exception).
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Nina Shafran, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Bureau, 
Mobility Div., Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2781, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK13

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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
Public Notice.......................   03/16/15  80 FR 15715
Public Notice.......................   04/23/15  80 FR 22690
R&O.................................   09/18/15  80 FR 56764
Public Notice on Petitions for         11/10/15  80 FR 69630
 Reconsideration.
                                     -----------------------------------
Order on Recon......................  To Be Determined
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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

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 and 
302; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303 and 304; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 
309 and 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
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/26/16
FNPRM...............................   08/24/16  81 FR 58269
Comment Period End..................   09/30/16
FNPRM Reply Comment Period End......   10/31/16
R&O.................................   11/14/16  81 FR 79894
R&O.................................   01/02/18  83 FR 37
FNPRM...............................   01/02/18  83 FR 85
FNPRM Comment Period End............   01/23/18
R&O.................................   07/20/18  83 FR 34478
FNPRM...............................   07/20/18  83 FR 34520
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/28/18
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-AK44

310. Transforming the 2.5 GHZ Band

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 153; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 
157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307 
to 310; 47 U.S.C. 1302
    Abstract: The 2.5 GHz band (2496-2690 MHz) constitutes the single 
largest band of contiguous spectrum below 3 GHz and has been identified 
as prime spectrum for next generation mobile operations, including 5G 
uses. Significant portions of this band, however, currently lie fallow 
across approximately one-half of the United States, primarily in rural 
areas. Moreover, access to the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) has 
been strictly limited since 1995, and current licensees are subject to 
a regulatory regime largely unchanged from the days when educational TV 
was the only use envisioned for this spectrum. The Commission proposes 
to allow more efficient and effective use of this spectrum band by 
providing greater flexibility to current EBS licensees as well as 
providing new opportunities for additional entities to obtain unused 
2.5 GHz spectrum to facilitate improved access to next generation 
wireless broadband, including 5G. The Commission also seeks comment on 
additional approaches for transforming the 2.5 GHz band, including by 
moving directly to an auction for some or all of the spectrum.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/07/18  83 FR 26396
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   06/21/18  83 FR 31515
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/07/18
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-AK75

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311.  Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHZ Band; GN 
Docket No. 18-122

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 153; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 
157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 304 ; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 
U.S.C. 1302; . . .
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission is pursuing the joint 
goals of making spectrum available for new wireless uses while 
balancing desired speed to the market, efficiency of use, and 
effectively accommodating incumbent Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) and 
Fixed Service (FS) operations in the band. To gain a clearer 
understanding of the operations of current users in the band, the 
Commission collects information on current FSS uses. The Commission 
then seeks comment on various proposals for transitioning all or part 
of the band for flexible use, terrestrial mobile spectrum, with 
clearing for flexible use beginning at 3.7 GHz and moving higher up in 
the band as more spectrum is cleared. The Commission also seeks comment 
on potential changes to the Commission's rules to promote more 
efficient and intensive fixed use of the band on a shared basis 
starting in the top segment of the band and moving down the band. To 
add a mobile, except aeronautical mobile, allocation and to develop 
rules that would enable the band to be transitioned for more intensive 
fixed and flexible uses, the Commission encourages commenters to 
discuss and quantify the costs and benefits associated with any 
proposed approach along with other helpful technical or procedural 
details.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/29/18  83 FR 44128
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/27/18
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-AK76

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireline Competition Bureau

Long-Term Actions

312. Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network 
Information and Other Customer Information (CC Docket No. 96-115)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 222; 47 
U.S.C. 272; 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
    Abstract: The Commission adopted rules implementing the new 
statutory framework governing carrier use and disclosure of customer 
proprietary network information (CPNI) created by section 222 of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended. CPNI includes, among other 
things, to whom, where, and when a customer places a call, as well as 
the types of service offerings to which the customer subscribes and the 
extent to which the service is used.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/28/96  61 FR 26483
Public Notice.......................   02/25/97  62 FR 8414
Second R&O and FNPRM................   04/24/98  63 FR 20364
Order on Recon......................   10/01/99  64 FR 53242
Final Rule, Announcement of            01/26/01  66 FR 7865
 Effective Date.
Clarification Order and Second NPRM.   09/07/01  66 FR 50140
Third R&O and Third FNPRM...........   09/20/02  67 FR 59205
NPRM................................   03/15/06  71 FR 13317
NPRM................................   06/08/07  72 FR 31782
Final Rule, Announcement of            06/08/07  72 FR 31948
 Effective Date.
Public Notice.......................   07/13/12  77 FR 35336
Final Rule..........................   09/21/17  82 FR 44188
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-AG43

313. Numbering Resource Optimization

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 et 
seq.; 47 U.S.C. 251(e)
    Abstract: In 1999, the Commission released the Numbering Resource 
Optimization Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) in CC Docket 99-
200. The Notice examined and sought comment on several administrative 
and technical measures aimed at improving the efficiency with which 
telecommunications numbering resources are used and allocated. It 
incorporated input from the North American Numbering Council (NANC), a 
Federal advisory committee, which advises the Commission on issues 
related to number administration.
    In the Numbering Resource Optimization First Report and Order and 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NRO First Report and Order), 
released on March 31, 2000, the Commission adopted a mandatory 
utilization data reporting requirement, a uniform set of categories of 
numbers for which carriers must report their utilization, and a 
utilization threshold framework to increase carrier accountability and 
incentives to use numbers efficiently. In addition, the Commission 
adopted a single system for allocating numbers in blocks of 1,000, 
rather than 10,000, wherever possible, and established a plan for 
national rollout of thousands-block number pooling. The Commission also 
adopted numbering resource reclamation requirements to ensure that 
unused numbers are returned to the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) 
inventory for assignment to other carriers. Also, to encourage better 
management of numbering resources, carriers are required, to the extent 
possible, to first assign numbering resources within thousands blocks 
(a form of sequential numbering).
    In the NRO Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a 
measure that requires all carriers to use at least 60 percent of their 
numbering resources before they may get additional numbers in a 
particular area. That 60 percent utilization threshold increases to 75 
percent over the next three years. The Commission also established a 5-
year term for the national pooling administrator and an auditing 
program to verify carrier compliance with the Commission's rules. 
Furthermore, the Commission declined to amend the existing Federal 
rules for area code relief or specify any new Federal guidelines for 
the implementation of area code relief. The Commission also declined to 
state a preference for either all-services overlays or geographic 
splits as a method of area code relief. Regarding mandatory nationwide 
10-digit dialing, the Commission declined to adopt this measure at the 
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time. Furthermore, the Commission declined to mandate nationwide 
expansion of the ``D digit'' (the ``N'' of an NXX or central office 
code) to include zero or one, or to grant State commissions the 
authority to implement the expansion of the ``D'' digit as a numbering 
resource optimization measure presently.
    In the NRO Third Report and Order, the Commission addressed 
national thousands-block number pooling administration issues, 
including declining to alter the implementation date for covered CMRS 
carriers to participate in pooling. The Commission also addressed 
Federal cost recovery for national thousands-block number pooling, and 
continued to require States to establish cost recovery mechanisms for 
costs incurred by carriers participating in pooling trials. The 
Commission reaffirmed the Months-To-Exhaust (MTE) requirement for 
carriers. The Commission declined to lower the utilization threshold 
established in the Second Report and Order, and declined to exempt 
pooling carriers from the utilization threshold. The Commission also 
established a safety valve mechanism to allow carriers that do not meet 
the utilization threshold in a given rate center to obtain additional 
numbering resources. In the NRO Third Report and Order, the Commission 
lifted the ban on technology-specific overlays (TSOs) and delegated 
authority to the Common Carrier Bureau, in consultation with the 
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, to resolve any such petitions. 
Furthermore, the Commission found that carriers who violate our 
numbering requirements, or fail to cooperate with an auditor conducting 
either a ``for cause'' or random audit, should be denied numbering 
resources in certain instances. The Commission also reaffirmed the 180-
day reservation period, declined to impose fees to extend the 
reservation period, and found that State commissions should be allowed 
password-protected access to the NANP Administrator database for data 
pertaining to NPAs located within their State. The measures adopted in 
the NRO orders will allow the Commission to monitor more closely the 
way numbering resources are used within the NANP, and will promote more 
efficient allocation and use of NANP resources by tying a carrier's 
ability to obtain numbering resources more closely to its actual need 
for numbers to serve its customers.
    In NRO Third Order on Recon in CC Docket No. 99-200, Third Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 99-200, and Second 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No, 95-116, the 
Commission reversed its clarification that those requirements extend to 
all carriers in the largest 100 MSAs, regardless of whether they have 
received a request from another carrier to provide LNP. The Commission 
also sought comment on whether the Commission should again extend the 
LNP requirements to all carriers in the largest 100 MSAs, regardless of 
whether they receive a request to provide LNP. The Commission also 
sought comment on whether all carriers in the top 100 MSAs should be 
required to participate in thousands-block number pooling, regardless 
of whether they are required to be LNP capable. In addition, the 
Commission sought comment on whether all MSAs included in Combined 
Metropolitan Statistical Areas (CMSAs) on the Census Bureau's list of 
the largest 100 MSAs should be included on the Commission's list of the 
top 100 MSAs.
    In the NRO Fourth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, the Commission reaffirmed that carriers must deploy LNP in 
switches within the 100 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) 
for which another carrier has made a specific request for the provision 
of LNP. The Commission delegated the authority to state commissions to 
require carriers operating within the largest 100 MSAs that have not 
received a specific request for LNP from another carrier to provide 
LNP, under certain circumstances and on a case-by-case basis. The 
Commission concluded that all carriers, except those specifically 
exempted, are required to participate in thousands-block number pooling 
in accordance with the national rollout schedule, regardless of whether 
they are required to provide LNP, including commercial mobile radio 
service (CMRS) providers that were required to deploy LNP as of 
November 24, 2003. The Commission specifically exempted from the 
pooling requirement rural telephone companies and Tier III CMRS 
providers that have not received a request to provide LNP. The 
Commission also exempted from the pooling requirement carriers that are 
the only service provider receiving numbering resources in a given rate 
center. Additionally, the Commission sought further comment on whether 
these exemptions should be expanded to include carriers where there are 
only two service providers receiving numbering resources in the rate 
center. Finally, the Commission reaffirmed that the 100 largest MSAs 
are identified in the 1990 U.S. Census reports, as well as those areas 
included on any subsequent U.S. Census report of the 100 largest MSAs.
    In the NRO Order and Fifth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 
the Commission granted petitions for delegated authority to implement 
mandatory thousands-block pooling filed by the Public Service 
Commission of West Virginia, the Nebraska Public Service Commission, 
the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the Michigan Public Service 
Commission, and the Missouri Public Service Commission. In granting 
these petitions, the Commission permitted these States to optimize 
numbering resources and further extend the life of the specific 
numbering plan areas. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the 
Commission sought comment on whether it should delegate authority to 
all States to implement mandatory thousands-block number pooling 
consistent with the parameters set forth in the NRO Order.
    In its 2013 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission proposed 
to allow interconnected Voice over internet Protocol (VOIP) providers 
to obtain telephone numbers directly from the North American Numbering 
Plan Administrator and the Pooling Administrator, subject to certain 
requirements. The Commission also sought comment on a forward-looking 
approach to numbers for other types of providers and uses, including 
telematics and public safety, and the benefits and number exhaust risks 
of granting providers other than interconnected VoIP providers direct 
access.
    In its 2015 Report and Order, the Commission established an 
authorization process to enable interconnected VoIP providers that 
choose to obtain access to North American Numbering Plan telephone 
numbers directly from the North American Numbering Plan Administrator 
and/or the Pooling Administrator (Numbering Administrators), rather 
than through intermediaries. The Order also set forth several 
conditions designed to minimize number exhaust and preserve the 
integrity of the numbering system. Specifically, the Commission 
required interconnected VoIP providers obtaining numbers to comply with 
the same requirements applicable to carriers seeking to obtain numbers. 
The requirements included any State requirements pursuant to numbering 
authority delegated to the States by the Commission, as well as 
industry guidelines and practices, among others. The Commission also 
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interconnected VoIP providers to comply with facilities readiness 
requirements adapted to this context, and with numbering utilization 
and optimization requirements. In addition, as conditions to requesting 
and obtaining numbers directly from the Numbering Administrators, the 
Commission required interconnected VoIP providers 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 modified Commission's rules in order to permit VoIP 
Positioning Center providers to obtain pseudo-Automatic Number 
Identification 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................................   06/17/99  64 FR 32471
R&O and FNPRM.......................   06/16/00  65 FR 37703
Second R&O and Second FNPRM.........   02/08/01  66 FR 9528
Third R&O and Second Order on Recon.   02/12/02  67 FR 643
Third O on Recon and Third FNPRM....   04/05/02  67 FR 16347
Fourth R&O and Fourth NPRM..........   07/21/03  68 FR 43003
Order and Fifth FNPRM...............   03/15/06  71 FR 13393
Order...............................   06/19/13  78 FR 36679
NPRM & NOI..........................   06/19/13  78 FR 36725
R&O.................................   10/29/15  80 FR 66454
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Marilyn Jones, Senior Counsel, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2357, Fax: 202 418-2345, 
Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AH80

314. Jurisdictional Separations

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 are 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 marketplace changes warrant comprehensive 
reform of the separations process. In 2001, the Commission adopted the 
Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations' Joint Board's 
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 issued an Order and Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking that extended the separations freeze for a period 
of three years and sought comment on comprehensive reform. In 2009, the 
Commission issued a Report and Order extending the separations freeze 
an additional year to June 2010. In 2010, the Commission issued 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 issued a Report and Order extending the 
separations freeze for an additional two years to June 2014. In 2014, 
the Commission issued a Report and Order extending the separations 
freeze for an additional three years to June 2017.
    In 2016, the Commission issued a Report and Order extending the 
separations freeze for an additional 18 months until January 1, 2018. 
In 2017, the Joint Board issued a Recommended Decision recommending 
changes to the part 36 rules designed to harmonize them with the 
Commission's previous amendments to its part 32 accounting rules. In 
February 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
proposing amendments to part 36 consistent with the Joint Board's 
recommendations. In October 2018, the Commission issued a Report and 
Order adopting each of the Joint Board's recommendations and amending 
the Part 36 consistent with those recommendations. In July 2018, the 
Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to extend 
the separations freeze for an additional 15 years and to provide rate-
of-return carriers that had elected to freeze their category 
relationships a time limited opportunity to opt out of that freeze. In 
December 2018, the Commission issued a Report and Order extending the 
freeze for up to six years until December 31, 2024, and granting rate-
of-return carriers that had elected to freeze their category 
relationships a one-time opportunity to opt out of that freeze.
    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
R&O.................................   06/02/17  82 FR 25535
Recommended Decision................   10/27/17
NPRM................................   03/13/18  83 FR 10817
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/27/18
NPRM Released.......................   07/15/18
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/10/18
R&O.................................   10/17/18  83 FR 63581
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: William Kehoe, Assistant Division Chief, PPD, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 
12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7122, Fax: 202 
418-1413, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ06

315. Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate Reasonable 
and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 252; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 
U.S.C. 271; 47 U.S.C. 1302; 47 U.S.C. 160(b); 47 U.S.C. 161(a)(2)
    Abstract: The Report and Order streamlined and reformed the 
Commission's Form 477 Data Program, which is the Commission's primary 
tool to collect data on broadband and telephone services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/16/07  72 FR 27519
Order...............................   07/02/08  73 FR 37861
Order...............................   10/15/08  73 FR 60997
NPRM................................   02/08/11  76 FR 10827
Order...............................   06/27/13  78 FR 49126
NPRM................................   08/24/17  82 FR 40118
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/25/17
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   10/10/17
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Suzanne Mendez, Program Analyst, OEA, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0941, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ15

316. Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation 
Requirements (WC Docket No. 07-244)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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: Michelle Sclater, Attorney, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 44512th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0388, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AJ32

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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. 262; 47 
U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 251(a); 47 U.S.C. 64.111; 47 U.S.C. 2113
    Abstract: The Second Report and Order re-orients our rural call 
completion rules to better reflect strategies that have worked to 
reduce rural call completion problems while at the same time reducing 
the overall burden of our rules on providers. The Second Report and 
Order adopts a new rule requiring ``covered providers''--entities that 
select the initial long-distance route for a large number of lines--to 
monitor the performance of the ``intermediate providers'' to which they 
hand off calls. The monitoring rule encourages covered providers to 
ensure that calls are completed, assigns clear responsibility for call 
completion issues, and enhances our ability to take enforcement action 
where needed to address persistent problems. To facilitate 
communication about problems that arise, the Second Report and Order 
requires covered providers to make available a point of contact to 
address rural call completion issues. The Order also eliminates the 
reporting requirement for covered providers established in 2013, 
concluding that the reporting rules were burdensome on covered 
providers, while the resulting Form 480 reports are of limited utility 
to us in discovering the source of rural call completion problems and a 
pathway to their resolution.
    The Third FNPRM proposes and seeks comment on rules to implement 
the recently enacted RCC Act, which directs us to establish 
registration requirements and service quality standards for 
intermediate providers. The Third FNPRM also seeks comment on 
sunsetting the recording and retention rules established in 2013, and 
on further modification to our rural call completion rules. Per the RCC 
Act, the Commission must adopt rules establishing the registry by 
August 25, 2018, and rules establishing service quality standards by 
February 26, 2019.
    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  .......................
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 11593
2nd FNPRM...........................   07/27/17  82 FR 34911
2nd FNPRM Comment Period End........   08/28/17  .......................
Reply Comment Period End............   09/25/17  .......................
2nd Order...........................   04/17/18  83 FR 21723
3rd FNPRM...........................   04/17/18  83 FR 21983
3rd FNPRM Comment Period End........   06/04/18  .......................
3rd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End..   06/19/18  .......................
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-AJ89

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 
47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 276; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 CFR 64
    Abstract: In the Second Report and Order, the Federal 
Communications

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Commission adopted 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 Second 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 Third Further Notice portion of the item, the Commission sought 
comment on ways to promote competition for ICS, video visitation, and 
rates for international calls, and considered an array of solutions to 
further address areas of concern in the ICS industry. In an Order on 
Reconsideration, the Commission amended its rate caps and the 
definition of ``mandatory tax or mandatory fee.''
    On June 13, 2017, the D.C. Circuit vacated the rate caps adopted in 
the Second Report and Order, as well as reporting requirements related 
to video visitation. The court held that the Commission lacked 
jurisdiction over intrastate ICS calls and that the rate caps the 
Commission adopted for interstate calls were arbitrary and capricious. 
The court also remanded the Commission's caps on ancillary fees. On 
September 26, 2017, the court denied a petition for rehearing en banc. 
On December 21, 2017, the court issued two separate orders: one 
vacating the 2016 Order on Reconsideration insofar as it purports to 
set rate caps on inmate calling services,'' and one dismissing as moot 
challenges to the Commission's First Report and Order on ICS.
    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  .......................
Order on Reconsideration............   09/12/16  81 FR 62818
Announcement of OMB Approval........   03/01/17  82 FR 12182
Correction to Announcement of OMB      03/08/17  82 FR 12922
 Approval.
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: William Kehoe, Assistant Division Chief, PPD, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 
12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7122, Fax: 202 
418-1413, Email: [email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK08

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 
47 U.S.C. 219 and 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.
    On February 23, 2017, the Commission adopted an Report and Order 
that revised the part 32 USOA to substantially reduce accounting 
burdens for both price cap and rate-of-return carriers. First, the 
Order streamlines the USOA for all carriers. In addition, the USOA will 
be aligned more closely with generally accepted accounting principles, 
or GAAP. Second, the Order allows price cap carriers to use GAAP for 
all regulatory accounting purposes as long as they comply with targeted 
accounting rules, which are designed to mitigate any impact on pole 
attachment rates. Alternatively, price cap carriers can elect to use 
GAAP accounting for all purposes other than those associated with pole 
attachment rates and continue to use the part 32 accounts for pole 
attachment rates for up to 12 years. Third, the Order addresses several 
miscellaneous issues, including referral to the Federal-State Joint 
Board on Separations the issue of examining jurisdictional separations 
rules in light of the reforms adopted to part 32.
    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  .......................
R&O.................................   04/04/17  82 FR 20833
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

320. Restoring Internet Freedom (WC Docket No. 17-108); Protecting and 
Promoting the Open Internet (GN Docket No. 14-28)

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 
201(b)
    Abstract: In December 2017, the Commission adopted the Restoring 
internet Freedom Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order, and Order 
(Restoring internet Freedom Order), which restored the light-touch 
regulatory framework under which the internet had grown and thrived for 
decades by classifying broadband internet access service as an 
information service. The Restoring internet Freedom Order ends title II

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regulation of the internet and returns broadband internet access 
service to its long-standing classification as an information service; 
reinstates the determination that mobile broadband internet access 
service is not a commercial mobile service, and returns it to its 
original classification as a private mobile service; finds that 
transparency, internet Service Providers (ISPs) economic incentives, 
and antitrust and consumer protection laws will protect the openness of 
the internet, and that title II regulation is unnecessary to do so; and 
adopts a transparency rule similar to that in the 2010 Open internet 
Order, requiring disclosure of network management practices, 
performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service. 
Additionally, the transparency rule requires ISPs to disclose any 
blocking, throttling, paid prioritization, or affiliate prioritization; 
and eliminates the internet conduct standard and the bright-line 
conduct rules set forth in the 2015 title II Order.
    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.
NPRM................................   06/02/17  82 FR 25568
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/03/17  .......................
Declaratory Ruling, R&O, and Order..   02/22/18  83 FR 7852
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-AK21

321. Technology Transitions; GN Docket No 13-5, WC Docket No. 05-25; 
Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to 
Infrastructure Investment; WC Docket No. 17-84

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 251
    Abstract: On April 20, 2017, the Commission adopted a Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking, Notice of Inquiry, and Request for Comment 
(Wireline Infrastructure NPRM, NOl, and RFC) seeking input on a number 
of actions designed to accelerate: (1) The deployment of next-
generation networks and services by removing barriers to infrastructure 
investment at the Federal, State, and local level; (2) the transition 
from legacy copper networks and services to next-generation fiber-based 
networks and services; and (3) the reduction of Commission regulations 
that raise costs and slow, rather than facilitate, broadband 
deployment.
    On November 16, 2017, the Commission adopted a Report and Order 
(R&O), Declaratory Ruling, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(Wireline Infrastructure Order) that takes a number of actions and 
seeks comment on further actions designed to accelerate the deployment 
of next-generation networks and services through removing barriers to 
infrastructure investment.
    The Wireline Infrastructure Order took a number of actions. First, 
the Report and Order revised the pole attachment rules to reduce costs 
for attachers, reforms the pole access complaint procedures to settle 
access disputes more swiftly, and increases access to infrastructure 
for certain types of broadband providers. Second, the Report and Order 
revised the section 214(a) discontinuance rules and the network change 
notification rules, including those applicable to copper retirements, 
to expedite the process for carriers seeking to replace legacy network 
infrastructure and legacy services with advanced broadband networks and 
innovative new services. Third, the Report and Order reversed a 2015 
ruling that discontinuance authority is required for solely wholesale 
services to carrier-customers. Fourth, the Declaratory Ruling abandoned 
the 2014 ``functional test'' interpretation of when section 214 
discontinuance applications are required, bringing added clarity to the 
section 214(a) discontinuance process for carriers and consumers alike. 
Finally, the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought comment on 
additional potential pole attachment reforms, reforms to the network 
change disclosure and section 214(a) discontinuance processes, and ways 
to facilitate rebuilding networks impacted by natural disasters.
    On June 7,2018, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order 
(Wireline Infrastructure Second Report and Order) taking further 
actions designed to expedite the transition from legacy networks and 
services to next generation networks and advanced services that benefit 
the American public and to promote broadband deployment by further 
streamlining the section 214(a) discontinuance rules, network change 
disclosure processes, and part 68 customer notification process.
    The Wireline Infrastructure NPRM, NOI, and RFC sought comment on 
additional issues not addressed in the November Wireline Infrastructure 
Order or the June Wireline Infrastructure Second Report and Order. It 
sought comment on changes to the Commission's pole attachment rules to: 
(1) Streamline the timeframe for gaining access to utility poles; (2) 
reduce charges paid by attachers for work done to make a pole ready for 
new attachments; and (3) establish a formula for computing the maximum 
pole attachment rate that may be imposed on an incumbent LEC.
    The Wireline Infrastructure NPRM, NOI, and RFC also sought comment 
on whether the Commission should enact rules, consistent with its 
authority under section 253 of the Act, to promote the deployment of 
broadband infrastructure by preempting state and local laws that 
inhibit broadband deployment. It also sought comment on whether there 
are state laws governing the maintenance or retirement of copper 
facilities that serve as a barrier to deploying next-generation 
technologies and services that the Commission might seek to preempt.
    Previously, in November 2014, the Commission adopted a Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking and Declaratory Ruling that: (1) Proposed new 
backup power rules; (2) proposed new or revised rules for copper 
retirements and service discontinuances; and (3) adopted a functional 
test in determining what constitutes a service for purposes of section 
214(a) discontinuance review. In August 2015, the Commission adopted a 
Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking that: (i) Lengthened and revised the copper 
retirement process; (ii) determined that a carrier must obtain 
Commission approval before discontinuing a service used as a wholesale 
input if the carrier's actions will discontinue service to a carrier-
customer's retail end users; (iii) adopted an interim rule requiring 
incumbent LECs that seek to discontinue certain TDM-based wholesale 
services to commit to certain rates, terms, and conditions; (iv) 
proposed further revisions to the copper retirement discontinuance 
process; and

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(v) upheld the November 2014 Declaratory Ruling. In July 2016, the 
Commission adopted a Second Report and Order, Declaratory Ruling, and 
Order on Reconsideration that: (i) Adopted a new test for obtaining 
streamlined treatment when carriers seek Commission authorization to 
discontinue 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) allowed notice to customers of 
discontinuance applications by email; (iv) required carriers to provide 
notice of discontinuance applications to Tribal entities; (v) made a 
technical rule change to create a new title for copper retirement 
notices and certifications; and (vi) harmonized the timeline for 
competitive LEC discontinuances caused by incumbent LEC network 
changes.
    On August 2, 2018, the Commission adopted a Third Report and Order 
and Declaratory Ruling (Wireline Infrastructure Third Report and Order) 
establishing a new framework for the vast majority of pole attachments 
governed by federal law by instituting a one-touch make-ready'' regime, 
in which a new attacher may elect to perform all simple work to prepare 
a pole for new wireline attachments in the communications space. This 
new framework includes safeguards to promote coordination among parties 
and ensures that new attachers perform work safely and reliably. The 
Commission retained its multi-party pole attachment process for 
attachments that are complex or above the communications space of a 
pole, but made significant modifications to speed deployment, promote 
accurate billing, expand the use of self-help for new attachers when 
attachment deadlines are missed, and reduce the likelihood of 
coordination failures that lead to unwarranted delays. The Commission 
also improved its pole attachment rules by codifying and redefining 
Commission precedent that requires utilities to allow attachers to 
overlash'' existing wires, thus maximizing the usable space on the 
pole; eliminating outdated disparities between the pole attachment 
rates that incumbent carriers must pay compared to other similarly-
situated cable and telecommunications attachers; and clarifying that 
the Commission will preempt, on an expedited case-by-case basis, state 
and local laws that inhibit the rebuilding or restoration of broadband 
infrastructure after a disaster. The Commission also adopted a 
Declaratory Ruling that interpreted section 253(a) of the 
Communications Act to prohibit state and local express and de facto 
moratoria on the deployment of telecommunications services or 
facilities and directed the Wireline Competition and Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureaus to act promptly on petitions challenging 
specific alleged moratoria.
    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  .......................
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.............................   09/12/16  81 FR 62632
NPRM................................   05/16/17  82 FR 224533
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/15/17  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   07/17/17  .......................
R&O.................................   12/28/17  82 FR 61520
FNPRM Comment Period End............   01/17/18  .......................
FNPRM Reply Comment Period End......   02/16/18  .......................
2nd R&O.............................   07/09/18  83 FR 31659
3rd R&O.............................   09/14/18  83 FR 46812
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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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

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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: Michelle Sclater, Attorney, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 44512th Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0388, Email: 
[email protected].
    RIN: 3060-AK36

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

    E.O. 13771 Designation: Independent agency.
    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 healthcare 
facilities. The FCC established four programs within the Universal 
Service Fund to implement the statute: 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 Healthcare.
    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 April 19, 2018, the Commission decided the legacy support issue 
arising from the ongoing reform and modernization of the universal 
service fund and intercarrier compensation systems.
    On May 29, 2018, the Commission approved additional funding to 
restore communications networks in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands 
and sought comment on almost $900 million in long-term funding for 
network expansion.
    On June 25, 2018, the Commission addressed the current funding 
shortfall in the Rural Healthcare Program by raising the annual program 
budget cap to $571 million.
    On January 31, 2019, the Commission temporarily waived the E-Rate 
amortization requirement and proposed to eliminate the requirement.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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R&O and FNPRM.......................   01/13/17  82 FR 4275
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/13/17  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   02/27/17  .......................
R&O and Order on Recon..............   03/21/17  82 FR 14466
Order on Recon......................   05/19/17  82 FR 22901
Order on Recon......................   06/08/17  82 FR 26653
Memorandum, Opinion & Order.........   06/21/17  82 FR 228224
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-AK57

[FR Doc. 2019-11752 Filed 6-21-19; 8:45 am]
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