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Vol. 84
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Part XXIV
Federal Communications Commission
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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
required
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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