[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 112 (Wednesday, June 10, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 35405-35406]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-12417]


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47 CFR Parts 1, 2, and 18

[ET Docket No. 19-226; FCC 19-126; DA 20-521; FRS 16783]


Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields, 
Reopening of Comment Period

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule, reopening of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is 
reopening the comment and reply comment date that appeared in the 
Federal Register on April 6, 2020. In this document, the Commission 
seeks comment on expanding the range of frequencies for which its 
radiofrequency (RF) exposure limits apply; on applying localized 
exposure limits above 6 GHz in parallel to the localized exposure 
limits already established below 6 GHz; on specifying the conditions 
and methods for averaging the RF exposure, in both time and area, 
during evaluation for compliance with the RF exposure limits in the 
rules; on addressing new RF exposure issues raised by wireless power 
transfer (WPT) devices; and on the definition of a WPT device.

DATES: Comments are reopened for the proposed rule published April 6, 
2020 (85 FR 19117), and are now due on or before [June 17, 2020], and 
reply comments are due on or before [July 20, 2020].

ADDRESSES: Interested parties may submit comments and replies, 
identified by ET Docket No. 19-226, by any of the following methods:
     Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically 
using the internet by accessing the ECFS: http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/.
     Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must 
file an original and one copy of each filing.
     Filings can be sent by commercial overnight courier, or by 
first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be 
addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, 
Federal Communications Commission.
     Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service 
Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, 
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701.U.S.
     Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail 
must be addressed to 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554.
     Effective March 19, 2020, and until further notice, the 
Commission no longer accepts any hand or messenger delivered filings. 
This is a temporary measure taken to help protect the health and safety 
of individuals, and to mitigate the transmission of COVID-19. See FCC 
Announces Closure of FCC Headquarters Open Window and Change in Hand-
Delivery Policy, Public Notice, DA 20-304 (March 19, 2020). https://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-closes-headquarters-open-window-and-changes-hand-delivery-policy.
     During the time the Commission's building is closed to the 
general public and until further notice, if more than one docket or 
rulemaking number appears in the caption of a proceeding, paper filers 
need not submit two additional copies for each additional docket or 
rulemaking number; an original and one copy are sufficient.
     People with Disabilities: Contact the Commission to 
request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign 
language interpreters, CART, etc.) by email: [email protected] or phone: 
202-418-0530 or TTY: 202-418-0432.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martin Doczkat, email: 
[email protected] of the Office of Engineering and Technology 
Electromagnetic Compatibility Division; the Commission's RF Safety 
Program, [email protected]; or call the Office of Engineering and 
Technology at (202) 418-2470.
    For information regarding the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

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information collection requirements contained in this document, contact 
Nicole Ongele, Office of Managing Director, at (202) 418-2991 or 
[email protected].

Federal Communications Commission.
Ronald T. Repasi,
Acting Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology.
[FR Doc. 2020-12417 Filed 6-9-20; 8:45 am]
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