[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Federal Communications Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part LII





Federal Communications Commission





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
Unified Agenda


Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
Unified Agenda
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)                               
  
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Ch. I

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations; April 1995

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Publication of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations.

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SUMMARY: Twice a year, the Commission publishes 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. 
The Agenda also provides the CFR citations and legal authorities which 
govern these proceedings. The Regulatory Flexibility Act (94 Stat. 
1167; 5 U.S.C. 605) includes notations on the applicability of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act to each item. The Unified Agenda will be 
published in the Federal Register in April and October of each year.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Camp, Office of Managing 
Director, (202) 418-0442.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings

    The Commission encourages public participation in the FCC 
rulemaking process. To help keep the public informed of significant 
rulemaking proceedings, the Commission has prepared an agenda of 
important proceedings now in progress. OMB will publish the Unified 
Agenda in the Federal Register in April and October 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, which begins at 1 
with the first docket initiated during a calendar year (e.g., 
Docket 80-1 or Docket 83-1). The abbreviation for the responsible 
Bureau usually precedes the docket number, as in ``MM Docket 79-
164,'' which indicates that the responsible Bureau is the Mass 
Media Bureau. A docket number consisting of only five digits (e.g., 
Docket 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.

    Further Notice of Inquiry (FNOI)

    Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) - issued by the Commission 
when it is proposing a specific change to the FCC Rules and 
Regulations. Before any changes are actually made, interested 
parties may submit written comments on the proposals.

    Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)

    Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) - issued by the Commission 
to deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a 
decision, or deny a petition for reconsideration of a decision.

    Rulemaking (RM) Number - assigned to a proceeding after the 
appropriate Bureau/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 FCC Rules will not be 
changed.

William F. Caton,

Acting Secretary,
Federal Communications Commission.

                                   CABLE SERVICES BUREAU--Proposed Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4696        Cable Act: Cost of Service............................................................    3060-AF48 
4697        Customer Service Standards............................................................    3060-AF69 
4698        Small Systems.........................................................................    3060-AF71 
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                                     CABLE SERVICES BUREAU--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4699        Cable Act: Must Carry/Retransmission Consent..........................................    3060-AF39 
4700        Cable Act: Rate Regulation............................................................    3060-AF41 
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                                   COMMON CARRIER BUREAU--Proposed Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                    Regulation  
 Sequence                                          Title                                            Identifier  
  Number                                                                                              Number    
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4701        Transport Rate Structure and Pricing................................................     3060-AF06  
4702        Rules and Policies Regarding Calling Number Identification Services (CC Docket 91-                  
            281)................................................................................     3060-AF07  
4703        In the Matter of Intelligent Networks...............................................     3060-AF08  
4704        Administration of the North American Numbering Plan.................................     3060-AF50  
4705        In the Matter of Billed Party Preference for 0+ InterLATA Calls.....................     3060-AF60  
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                                     COMMON CARRIER BUREAU--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4706        Telephone Company/Cable Television Cross-Ownership Rules Sections 63.54-63.56.........    3060-AE40 
4707        Expanded Interconnection With Local Telephone Company Facilities......................    3060-AF04 
4708        Reform of the Interstate Rate of Return Represcription and Enforcement Processes......    3060-AF12 
4709        The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements.......................    3060-AF51 
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                             COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION BUREAU--Proposed Rule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4710        In the Matter of Amendment of Part 73, Subpart G, of the Commission's Rules Regarding               
            the Emergency Alert System............................................................    3060-AF21 
4711        In the Matter of the Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of Section              
            1.80 of the Rules To Incorporate the Forfeiture Guidelines............................    3060-AF65 
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                               OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Prerule Stage                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4712        Standards for ISM Equipment...........................................................    3060-AE97 
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                            OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Proposed Rule Stage                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4713        Personal Communications Services......................................................    3060-AE65 
4714        Wind Profiler Radar Systems...........................................................    3060-AF45 
4715        Millimeter Wave Technology............................................................    3060-AF61 
4716        Digital Equipment Deregulation........................................................    3060-AF73 
4717        MSS Spectrum Allocation...............................................................    3060-AF75 
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                             OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Final Rule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4718        Digital LMSS in L-Band Spectrum.......................................................    3060-AE68 
4719        Digital Audio Broadcasting............................................................    3060-AE81 
4720        Streamline of Equipment Authorization Process.........................................    3060-AF29 
4721        RF Exposure Standard..................................................................    3060-AF32 
4722        Cable System Compatibility With TV Receivers and VCRs.................................   3060-AF38  
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4723        Pioneer's Preference Rules............................................................    3060-AF53 
4724        Narrowband (900 MHz) PCS..............................................................    3060-AF54 
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                        OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Completed/Longterm Actions                        
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4725        Authorization of Plug-in CPU Cards....................................................    3060-AE80 
4726        Low Earth-Orbiting Satellites.........................................................    3060-AE82 
4727        General Satellite Service.............................................................    3060-AE96 
4728        Laboratory Accreditation Program......................................................    3060-AF00 
4729        Low-Earth Orbiting Satellites (Above 1 GHz)...........................................    3060-AF16 
4730        Emerging Technology Bands.............................................................    3060-AF18 
4731        MRI Exemption.........................................................................    3060-AF30 
4732        Amateur Allocation at 219 MHz.........................................................    3060-AF31 
4733        Scanners Capable of Receiving Cellular Frequencies....................................    3060-AF36 
4734        Cordless Telephone Frequencies........................................................    3060-AF43 
4735        Transfer of 50 MHz From Government Use................................................    3060-AF62 
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                                     INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Final Rule Stage                                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4736        Satellite Communications..............................................................    3060-AD70 
4737        Deregulation of International Receive-Only Earth Stations.............................    3060-AF33 
4738        Satellite Communications..............................................................    3060-AF42 
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                                     MASS MEDIA BUREAU--Proposed Rule Stage                                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4739        Advanced Television Systems...........................................................    3060-AE24 
4740        Comparative Renewal Criteria..........................................................    3060-AE27 
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                                       MASS MEDIA BUREAU--Final Rule Stage                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4741        Broadcast EEO: Reconsideration........................................................    3060-AD73 
4742        Transfer of Control of Non-Stock Entities.............................................    3060-AE31 
4743        Broadcast Station Operator Requirements...............................................    3060-AF63 
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                                OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR--Proposed Rule Stage                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4744        Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for FY 1995..............................    3060-AF67 
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                                WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Prerule Stage                               
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                                                                                                    Regulation  
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  Number                                                                                              Number    
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4745        Interconnection Obligations Pertaining to Commercial Mobile Radio Services..........     3060-AF58  
4746        Revision of Part 24 of the Commission's Rules Pertaining to Personal Communications                 
            Service.............................................................................     3060-AF59  
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                             WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Proposed Rule Stage                            
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4747        Rulemaking to Amend Part 1 and Part 21 to Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz Band and To                 
            Establish Rules and Policies for Local Multi-Point Distribution Service...............    3060-AF26 
4748        Domestic Public Fixed Radio Services..................................................    3060-AF27 
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                              WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Final Rule Stage                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4749        Frequency Coordination-Alternatives and Options to the Present Frequency Coordination               
            System................................................................................    3060-AE60 
4750        Amendment of Part 80 of the Commission's Rules Concerning VHF Maritime Operations.....    3060-AF14 
4751        Refarming.............................................................................    3060-AF35 
4752        Wide Area SMR Licensing...............................................................    3060-AF47 
4753        Implementation of Sections 3(n) and 332 of the Communications Act - Regulatory                      
            Treatment of Mobile Services..........................................................    3060-AF49 
4754        Regulatory Treatment of Mobile Services...............................................    3060-AF52 
4755        Equal Access and Interconnection Obligations Pertaining to Commercial Mobile Radio                  
            Services..............................................................................    3060-AF57 
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                         WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Completed/Longterm Actions                         
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4756        Revision of Part 22 of the Commission's Rules Governing the Public Mobile Services....    3060-AF28 
4757        Revision of Part 22 of the Commission's Rules Pertaining to Power Limits for Paging                 
            Stations in the 931 MHz Band in the Public Land Mobile Service........................    3060-AF46 
4758        Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act--Competitive Bidding.......    3060-AF55 
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
CABLE SERVICES BUREAU
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4696. CABLE ACT: COST OF SERVICE

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 623; 47 USC 543

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this NPRM we propose regulatory requirements to govern 
cost-of-service showings submitted by cable operators seeking to 
justify rates above levels determined under our primary method of 
regulating rates using benchmarks and price caps.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/30/93                    58 FR 40762
R&O                             04/15/94                    59 FR 17975
2nd NPRM                        04/15/94                    59 FR 18066
MO&O                            10/14/94                    59 FR 52087


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 202 416-1166

RIN: 3060-AF48
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
CABLE SERVICES BUREAU
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4697.  CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS
Priority:  Agency Priority
Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i) to 154(j); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 552
CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76
Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, April 3, 1993.
Abstract: The Commission has adopted customer service standards for 
cable operators nationwide to implement the provisions of the Cable Act 
of 1992. Such standards shall provide, at a minimum, cable systems 
office hours, [[Page 24280]] telephone availability, installations, 
outages, service calls, and communication between the cable operator 
and subscriber, including billing and refunds.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/23/92                    57 FR 61038
R&O                             04/19/93                    53 FR 21107
Reconsideration                 07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Thomas Power, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554, 202 416-0877

RIN: 3060-AF69
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
CABLE SERVICES BUREAU
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4698.  SMALL SYSTEMS

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 543; 47 USC 632(a)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has adopted rate regulations to implement 
section 623 of the Cable Act of 1992 to ensure that cable subscribers 
nationwide enjoy the rates that would be charged by cable systems 
operating in a competitive environment. Additionally, the Commission is 
required to develop and prescribe cable regulations that reduce the 
administrative burdens and cost of compliance for small cable systems.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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R&O                             05/21/93                    58 FR 29736
FNPRM                           08/18/93                    58 FR 43853
MO&O                            08/18/93                    58 FR 43853
2nd Order on Recon/4th R&O      04/15/94                    59 FR 17943
5th Order on Recon/FNPRM        10/13/94                    59 FR 59519
4th Order on Reconsideration    10/21/94                    59 FR 53113
5th R&O/6th Order on Recon/7th 
NPRM                            12/06/94                    59 FR 62614
7th Order on Reconsideration    01/25/95                     60 FR 4863
Small Systems Definition 
Proceeding                      05/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Thomas Power, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 202 416-0877

RIN: 3060-AF71



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
CABLE SERVICES BUREAU
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4699. CABLE ACT: MUST CARRY/RETRANSMISSION CONSENT

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 533; 47 USC 531; 47 USC 325

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has adopted must-carry and retransmission 
consent rules to implement the provisions of the Cable Act of 1992. 
Reconsideration requested.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/05/92                    57 FR 56298
R&O                             03/11/93                    58 FR 17350
MO&O                            11/04/94                    59 FR 62330


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Beaty, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 202 416-0800

RIN: 3060-AF39
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
CABLE SERVICES BUREAU
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4700. CABLE ACT: RATE REGULATION

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 532; 47 USC 543

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has adopted rate regulations to implement 
Section 623 of the Cable Act of 1992 to ensure that cable subscribers 
nationwide enjoy the rates that would be charged by cable systems 
operating in a competitive environment. Reconsideration requested.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/04/93                       58 FR 48
First R&O                       05/21/93                    58 FR 29736
MO&O                            08/18/93                    58 FR 43816
First Order on Reconsideration  09/02/93                    58 FR 46718
Third FNPRM                     09/02/93                    58 FR 46737
2nd MO&O                        09/02/93                    58 FR 46718
Third R&O                       11/30/93                    58 FR 63087
Fifth NPRM                      04/15/94                    59 FR 18064
Fourth R&O                      04/15/94                    59 FR 17943
Second Order on Reconsideration 04/15/94                    59 FR 17943
Third Order on Reconsideration  04/15/94                    59 FR 17961
Fifth Order on Recon/FNPRM      10/13/94                    59 FR 51934
Fourth Order on Reconsideration 10/21/94                    59 FR 53113
5th R&O/6th Order on Recon/7th 
NPRM                            12/06/94                    59 FR 62614


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local

Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 202 416-1166

RIN: 3060-AF41


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
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4701. TRANSPORT RATE STRUCTURE AND PRICING

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154 (i); 47 USC 154 (j); 47 USC 
201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 
220; 47 USC 403

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 61; 47 CFR 69

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission adopted interim transport rate structure and 
pricing rules for two years beginning on or about December 1, 1993. The 
Commission initiated a Second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking 
comment on long-term rate structure and pricing rules in the context of 
increasing competition for access services.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/22/91                    56 FR 57301
NPRM Comment Period End         01/22/92
FNPRM                           11/17/92                    57 FR 54205
R&O                             11/20/92                    57 FR 54717
First MO&O on Recon. of R&O     08/03/93                    58 FR 41184
Second MO&O on Reconsideration  08/18/93                    58 FR 45266
Second R&O                      01/31/94                    59 FR 10300
Supp. NPRM                      12/15/94                     60 FR 2068
Third MO&O on Recon             12/15/94                     60 FR 4107


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Matt Harthun, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 544, 202 418-1590

RIN: 3060-AF06
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
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4702. RULES AND POLICIES REGARDING CALLING NUMBER IDENTIFICATION 
SERVICES (CC DOCKET 91-281)

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(f); 47 USC 201

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.1600 to 64.1604

Legal Deadline:  Final, Judicial, April 12, 1995.
The R&O set an effective date of 4/12/95 for carriers to pass CPN and 
provide per call blocking.

Abstract: The Report and Order and Further Notice found that a federal 
model for interstate delivery of calling party number is in the public 
interest, that the model must protect calling party privacy, and that 
certain state regulations of interstate caller ID must be preempted. 
The Report and Order adopts rules that: ensure the interstate delivery 
of calling party number between carriers; ensure that callers can 
activate a per-call privacy mechanism (by dialing *67) to block display 
of their numbers to called parties; establish that the cost of 
interstate transmission of calling party number delivery is de minimus; 
require subscriber education about the availability of identification 
services and how to invoke the privacy protection mechanism; and 
restrict the reuse or sale of telephone numbers by subscribers to ANI 
or charge number services. In a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 
the Commission seeks comment on whether it should impose more detailed 
subscriber education requirements on common carriers participating in 
the offering of calling party number-based services, and ANI or charge 
number services. (cont)

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/26/91                    56 FR 57300
FNPRM                           04/18/94                    59 FR 18349
R&O                             04/18/94                    59 FR 18318


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: The title of this item was revised when the 
status was changed from RM 7397 to CC Docket 91-281. The RM was a 
public notice calling for comments and, upon receipt of comments and 
replies, was terminated in favor of the NPRM under CC Docket 91-281.
ABSTRACT CONT: The Further Notice also seeks comment on whether the 
policies adopted in the Report and Order should extend to other calling 
party identification services (e.g., calling name delivery). 53 
Petitions for Reconsideration and Clarification have been filed. 
Parties have asked the Commission to reconsider decisions regarding 
cost, dual blocking systems, blocking to emergency service lines and 
poison control control lines and blocking from payphones, multiparty 
lines and PBX/Centrex.

Agency Contact: Marian Gordon, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2025 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554, 202 634-4215

RIN: 3060-AF07
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
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4703. IN THE MATTER OF INTELLIGENT NETWORKS

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 
USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 403

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Commission opens public debate on the Interrelationship of 
Open Network Architecture (ONA) with Emerging Network Design. 
Commission seeks comment on ways to encourage development of future 
Local Exchange Networks that are as open, responsive, and 
procompetitive as possible consistent with other public interest goals 
such as ensuring network reliability.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NOI                             11/21/91                    56 FR 65721
NPRM                            08/03/93                    58 FR 48623


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Matt Harthun, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, 202 418-1590

RIN: 3060-AF08
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
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4704. ADMINISTRATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 
403

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 151; 47 CFR 154; 47 CFR 201 to 205; 47 CFR 403

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission released a Notice of Inquiry on the 
Administration of the North American Numbering Plan on October 29, 
1992, which sought information on several long range issues related to 
the Plan. The NPRM was released April 4, 1994, and pertained to who 
should administer the Plan and how it should be administered. The NPRM 
also [[Page 24282]] addressed the issues or carrier identification 
codes and the planned expansion of Feature Group D codes to four 
digits. The Report and Order will address adoption of those issues.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peyton Wynns, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, 1250 23rd St NW., Mail Stop 1600 F, 
Washington, DC 20554, 202 632-0745

RIN: 3060-AF50
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
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4705. IN THE MATTER OF BILLED PARTY PREFERENCE FOR 0+ INTERLATA 
CALLS

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 to 205

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 61; 47 CFR 64; 47 CFR 69

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This further NPRM seeks further comment on whether the 
Commission should mandate a system of ``billed party preference 
(BPP),'' whereby 0+ interLATA calls--that is, calls made by entering a 
``0'' followed by a long distance number--would be routed automatically 
to the operator services provider preferred by the party to be billed 
for the call. While comments submitted in response to the initial NPRM 
on this topic led the Commission to find that the benefits of BPP--in 
the form of more competitive service of consumers by operator service 
providers--outweighed its costs, the Commission also found that some of 
the data underlying its cost/benefit analysis were not as precise or as 
current as it desired. Therefore, the Commission seeks additional 
updated data and further comment on its analysis, as well as on a 
number of aspects of how BPP might be implemented.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/08/92                    57 FR 24574
NPRM Comment Period End         08/27/92
Further NPRM                    06/06/94                    59 FR 30754
Further NPRM Comment Period End 09/14/94
R&O                             00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Mark Nadel, Federal Communications Commission, 202 418-
1594

RIN: 3060-AF60



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
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4706. TELEPHONE COMPANY/CABLE TELEVISION CROSS-OWNERSHIP RULES 
SECTIONS 63.54-63.56

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 
USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 220; 47 USC 214; 47 
USC 521; 47 USC 533; 47 USC 522

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 63.54; 47 CFR 63.55; 47 CFR 63.56; 47 CFR 63.57; 
47 CFR 63.58

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this stage of the proceeding, the Commission issued a 
Second Report and Order that modifies FCC rules and regulatory policy 
to enable local telephone companies to participate in the video 
marketplace through video dialtone. The FCC decided that local 
telephone companies may make available to multiple service providers, 
on a nondiscriminatory common carrier basis, a basic platform that will 
deliver video programming and other services to end users. Such a 
policy will advance the FCC's goals of creating an advanced 
infrastructure, increasing competition in the video marketplace and 
enhancing the diversity of video services to the American public. The 
FCC also issued a Recommendation to Congress recommending that the 
statutory telephone company-cable television cross-ownership 
restriction be repealed. Further, the Commission solicited comments in 
a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the issue of whether 
the rural exemption to the telephone company-cable television cross-
ownership restrictions should be raised to 10,000 persons. On 
reconsideration, the FCC substantially affirmed its second Report & 
Order, while making some modifications and clarifications. The FCC also 
issued a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, seeking comment 
on issues related to telephone company acquisition of cable facilities 
in its service area, mechanisms for ensuring nondiscriminatory access 
to analog channel capacity, preferential access and pole attachments 
and conduit rights. The FCC also issued a Fourth Further Notice, 
addressing the terms and conditions that would apply to telephone 
companies providing video programming directly to subscribers over 
video dialtone platforms. As of 2/6/95, the Commission has approved 
nine applications for video dialtone trials and six applications for 
commercial video dialtone service.

Statement of Need: The Commission will consider comments in response to 
its Third & Fourth Further Notices of Proposed Rulemaking addressing 
various issues related to its video dialtone framework. This framework 
established the terms and conditions by which companies may, consistent 
with statutory requirements, offer video services in their telephone 
service areas. The Commission's rules in this area are designed to 
promote investment in our national telecommunications infrastructure, 
increase competition in the provision of video services, and foster 
diverse sources of video programming. In furtherance of its video 
dialtone policy goals, the Commission is also currently considering 
applications from local telephone companies to offer video dialtone 
facilities and service to the public, on both a trial and permanent 
commercial basis.

Alternatives: Prior to the Commission video dialtone order, telephone 
company participation in the video marketplace was limited to providing 
channel service for cable operators--that is, transmitting video 
signals to subscribers' homes for the cable operator. Telephone 
companies could [[Page 24283]] not compete with cable operators in the 
telephone company service area.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Video dialtone will benefit consumers, 
video programmers, telephone companies, and other service providers by 
fostering innovation in services, competition in the video marketplace, 
improved service quality, increased network usage and lower cost 
telecommunications services and products. Video dialtone should benefit 
the Nation as a whole by fostering the rapid development of advanced 
telecommunications facilities, the provision of innovative new 
services, and increased competition in the telecommunications 
marketplace.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NOI                             09/15/87                    52 FR 34818
FNOI/NPRM                       09/29/88                    53 FR 38042
First R&O                       12/17/91                    56 FR 65445
FNPRM/SFNOI                     12/17/91                    56 FR 65464
Recommendations to Congress     08/14/92
Reconsideration of First R&O    09/09/92                    57 FR 41109
Second R&O                      09/09/92                    57 FR 41106
SFNPRM                          09/09/92                    57 FR 41118
Recon of 2nd R&O                12/12/94                    59 FR 63909
Third R&O                       12/12/94                    59 FR 63971
Fourth FNPRM                    01/20/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: For additional information on the Regulatory 
Plan, contact Carol Matteg, Federal Communications Commission, Common 
Carrier Bureau, 1919 M Street, Room 544, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 
418-1583.

Agency Contact: Adam Kupetsky, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 202 418-1578

RIN: 3060-AE40
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4707. EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION WITH LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPANY 
FACILITIES

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 
USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 220; 47 USC 404

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 69; 47 CFR 61; 47 CFR 64

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission adopted rules for expanded interconnection 
with local telephone company facilities for interstate special access 
and switched transport, authorized new pricing flexibility for LECs, 
and has sought comment on hand-off of switching information necessary 
to permit competition for the provision of tandem switching associated 
with switched transport.

Statement of Need: On July 14, 1994. the Commission adopted a 
Memorandum Opinion and Order in which it reaffirmed its commitment to 
its expanded interconnection policy. The Commission acted in response 
to the June 10, 1994, decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 
D.C. Circuit in Bell Atlantic Telephone Companies v. FCC. In that case, 
the court said it would vacate in part, and otherwise remand, the first 
two of the Commission's expanded interconnection orders, on the grounds 
that the agency lacked authority to require the telephone companies to 
provide expanded interconnection for special access through physical 
collocation.
In the July 14 order, the Commission directed the local telephone 
companies to provide expanded interconnection through virtual 
collocation. The FCC exempted telephone companies from the mandatory 
virtual collocation requirement at central offices in which they choose 
to offer physical collocation subject to nonstreamlined regulation by 
the Commission as a communications common carrier service. The carriers 
are required to file virtual collocation tariffs on September 1, 1994, 
scheduled to become effective on December 15, 1994. The Commission's 
staff will review these tariffs once they are filed. Interested parties 
may, under the Commission's rules, file petitions to reject, or to 
suspend and investigate the tariffs. The Commission staff will review 
those petitions and determine whether rejection or investigation of the 
tariffs is warranted.

Alternatives: By acting expeditiously before the court issues its 
mandate, the FCC sought to avoid the disruption to competition that 
might result if its expanded interconnection policy lapsed. The 
Commission's quick response to the court's decision will give affected 
parties clear guidance on their rights and obligations and preserve the 
public interest benefits of expanded interconnection.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The increased competition generated by 
expanded interconnection should lead to lower access charges, which in 
turn will make it possible for long-distance companies to offer service 
at lower rates. Competition also creates incentives for telephone 
companies and their competitors to invest advanced telecommunications 
technologies, develop innovative services, give users a greater range 
of choices in telecommunications services, and provide existing 
services more efficiently.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM & NOI                      07/26/91                    56 FR 34159
ANPRM                           09/20/91                    56 FR 44053
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/06/91                    56 FR 34159
R&O and NPRM                    11/18/92                    57 FR 54323
2nd NPRM                        12/01/92                    57 FR 56888
MO&O                            12/31/92                    57 FR 62481
NPRM Comment Period End         03/09/93                    57 FR 58767
2nd MO&O                        09/17/93                    58 FR 48752
2nd MO&O and 3rd NPRM           09/17/93                    58 FR 48756
3rd R&O                         06/27/94                    59 FR 32925
MO&O                            08/01/94                    59 FR 38922
Carriers required to file 
collocation tariffs on          09/01/94
Effective Date                  12/15/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: For additional information on the Regulatory 
Plan, contact David Sieradzki, Federal Communications Commission, 
Common Carrier Bureau, 1919 M Street, Room 544, Washington, DC 20554, 
(202) 418-1576.

Agency Contact: James Schlicting, Division Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, 202 418-1580

RIN: 3060-AF04
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4708. REFORM OF THE INTERSTATE RATE OF RETURN REPRESCRIPTION AND 
ENFORCEMENT PROCESSES

Legal Authority:  47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 
USC 218; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 219; 47 USC 220

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 65; 47 CFR 69 [[Page 24284]] 

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission will consider revising the rate of return 
represcription and enforcement procedures and methodologies set forth 
in Part 65 of its Rules, 47 CFR 65. During the rulemaking, the 
Commission will address alternatives for streamlining the 
represcription and enforcement processes. The Commission will also 
address the potential costs and benefits of reducing the information 
that reregulatees must submit as well as the extent to which less 
burdensome procedures can be reconciled with statutory requirements. 
Quantitative estimates are not possible at this time. The Commission 
will also consider amending Part 69 of the Rules to permit the National 
Exchange Carrier Association, Inc. to collect and file with the 
Commission information needed for the represcription process.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/14/92                    57 FR 31994
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/92


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William A. Kehoe III, Branch Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, 2000 L Street NW., Room 257, 202 418-0850

RIN: 3060-AF12
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
COMMON CARRIER BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________


4709. THE USE OF N11 CODES AND OTHER ABBREVIATED DIALING 
ARRANGEMENTS

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 
403

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1.415; 47 CFR 1.419

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on 
the use of N11 Codes and other abbreviated dialing arrangements on May 
6, 1992, which sought comments on changing rules to require local 
exchange carriers to provide abbreviated dialing arrangements. A 
follow-up Public Notice was released June 17, 1994, seeking a final 
round of comments on competing uses for N11 codes. The Report and Order 
will address adoption of rules and the possible assignment of 
abbreviated codes for Federal Executive agencies, state governmental 
agencies, and the hearing impaired.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peyton Wynns, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, 1250 23rd St NW., Mail Stop Code 
1600 F, Washington, DC 20554, 202 632-0745

RIN: 3060-AF51



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4710. IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF PART 73, SUBPART G, OF THE 
COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The commission has adopted new rules that replace the old 
Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) with a new Emergency Alert System 
(EAS) to alert the public in emergencies. The Report and Order adopted 
requires broadcast stations and many cable TV systems to participate, 
and streamlines operational procedures for system participants. It also 
removes the old part of the Commission's rules concerning EBS in its 
entirety and incorporates the new rules into a new part of the FCC's 
CFR. The purpose of the new rules is to prescribe how communications 
services such as broadcasting, cable and other public service providers 
will function under the technical standards and operational procedures 
of the new system. Reconsideration has been requested. Additionally, 
with the Report and Order, the Commission issued a Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking seeking comments regarding whether the Multipoint 
Distribution Service (MDS), Satellite Master Antenna TV (SMATV) system 
and Video Dial Tone should also be required to participate in EAS. It 
also sought comments on several cable issues such as whether a defined 
class of small cable systems should be exempted from participation in 
EAS, and how the Commission should define small cable systems.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/09/91
NPRM/FNPRM                      09/17/92                    57 FR 53874
FNPRM                           12/28/94                    59 FR 67104
R&O                             12/28/94                    59 FR 67090


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Frank Lucia, Acting Chief, Emergency Alert System 
Staff, Compliance and Information Bureau, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 720, 202 418-1220

RIN: 3060-AF21
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______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________


4711.  IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMISSION'S FORFEITURE POLICY 
STATEMENT AND AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1.80 OF THE RULES TO INCORPORATE THE 
FORFEITURE GUIDELINES

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 503

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC proposes to amend its regulations regarding 
forfeitures by adding a note incorporating guidelines for assessing 
monetary forfeitures for Communications Act and Rules violations. 
Comments are requested on all aspects of the proposal, including the 
advantages and disadvantages of adopting forfeiture guidelines instead 
of proceeding on a traditional case-by-case basis, whether licensees 
are benefitted or disadvantaged by the guidelines system, whether the 
base forfeiture amounts in the guidelines are set at 
[[Page 24285]] appropriate levels, and on other relevant matters.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/95                    60 FR 10056
NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Magalie Salas, Acting Chief, Enforcement Division, 
Compliance and Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
202 418-1155

RIN: 3060-AF65



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)                  Prerule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________


4712. STANDARDS FOR ISM EQUIPMENT

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Solicitation of public comments in determining appropriate 
revisions of the current FCC rules for Part 18 devices in order to 
conform with recently adopted international standards.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NOI                             11/06/91                    56 FR 58863
Item Postponed                  07/15/92


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: Item postponed due to delay in international 
standards activities; NOI record inconclusive. 91-313

Agency Contact: Rick Engelman, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
776-1626

RIN: 3060-AE97



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4713. PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment of the Commission's rules to establish new personal 
communications services.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NOI                             06/28/90
Policy Statement                10/25/91                    56 FR 56937
NPRM                            08/14/92                    57 FR 40672
Tentative Decision              11/06/92                    57 FR 57958
R&O                             10/22/93                    58 FR 59174
Third R&O                       02/28/94                     59 FR 9419
MO&O                            06/13/94                    59 FR 32830
MO&O                            12/02/94                    59 FR 66254
Order                           06/00/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: 90-314 RM 7140, RM 7175, RM 7618

Agency Contact: Fred Thomas, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
776-1619

RIN: 3060-AE65
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4714. WIND PROFILER RADAR SYSTEMS

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment of section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to 
allocate spectrum for Wind Profiler Systems. Allocation of this 
spectrum for wind profilers will facilitate the automated collection of 
weather information, including data on severe storms that threaten life 
or property that is not obtainable in any other manner.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/01/93                    58 FR 19644
NPRM/R&O                        07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: ET 93-59

Agency Contact: Sean White, Federal Communications Commission, 202 776-
1624

RIN: 3060-AF45
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4715. MILLIMETER WAVE TECHNOLOGY

Legal Authority:  47 USC 4; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 317; 47 USC 
154

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15; 47 CFR 21; 47 CFR 74; 47 CFR 78; 47 
CFR 94

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment of the Commission's rules to permit use of radio 
frequencies above 40 GHz.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/08/94                    59 FR 61304


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses [[Page 24286]] 

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: 94-124

Agency Contact: Rick Engelman, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
776-1628

RIN: 3060-AF61
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4716.  DIGITAL EQUIPMENT DEREGULATION

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Action to explore possibility of more efficient and flexible 
approach to authorization of certain digital equipment. (Item will 
incorporate IBM/CBEMA CPU boards, Gen. Doc. 90-413.)

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/95                    60 FR 15116


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Reed, Federal Communications Commission, 202 776-
1627

RIN: 3060-AF73
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________


4717.  MSS SPECTRUM ALLOCATION

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 304

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment of Pt. 2.106 of the Commission's Rules to allocate 
spectrum at 2 GHz for use by the Mobile Satellite Service.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/95                    60 FR 11644
R&O                             10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 95-18

Agency Contact: Sean White, Federal Communications Commission, 202 776-
1624

RIN: 3060-AF75



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4718. DIGITAL LMSS IN L-BAND SPECTRUM

Legal Authority:  47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment of the Commission's rules to allocate spectrum for 
Mobile Satellite Services in the 1530-1544 MHz and 1626.5-1645.5 MHz 
bands.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/05/90                    55 FR 08964
First R&O/FNPRM                 06/11/93                    58 FR 34920
R&O                             06/00/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: RM 6459, 90-56

Agency Contact: Tom Mooring, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
776-1620

RIN: 3060-AE68
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4719. DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 304; 47 
USC 307

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment of the Commission's rules with regard to the 
establishment and regulation of new digital audio radio services.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NOI                             08/21/90                    55 FR 34940
FNOI/NPRM                       11/06/92                    57 FR 57049
FNPRM/R&O                       01/18/95                     60 FR 8309


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: 90-357, RM 7400

Agency Contact: Lynn Remly, Federal Communications Commission, 202 776-
1623

RIN: 3060-AE81
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4720. STREAMLINE OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION PROCESS

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 154 (i)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Revision of part 2 of the rules relating to the marketing and 
authorization of radiofrequency devices.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/09/94                    59 FR 31966
R&O                             01/00/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: 94-45

Agency Contact: Rick Engelman, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
776-1626

RIN: 3060-AF29
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4721. RF EXPOSURE STANDARD

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None [[Page 24287]] 

Abstract: Guidelines for evaluating the environmental effect of 
radiofrequency radiation.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/93                    58 FR 19393


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local

Additional Information: ET 93-62

Agency Contact: Robert Cleveland, Federal Communications Commission, 
202 739-0716

RIN: 3060-AF32
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4722. CABLE SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY WITH TV RECEIVERS AND VCRS

Legal Authority:  47 USC 624

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, October 4, 1993.
In accordance with the Cable Television Consumer Protection and 
Competition Act of 1992, Section 17, a report to Congress is mandated 
by October 1993.

Abstract: Implementation of section 17 of the Cable Television Consumer 
Protection and Competition Act of 1992; compatibility between Cable 
Systems and consumer electronic equipment.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NOI                             01/29/93                     58 FR 7205
Technical Report                10/31/93
NPRM                            12/01/93                    58 FR 65153
R&O                             05/04/94                    59 FR 25339


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: 93-7

Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
739-0700

RIN: 3060-AF38
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4723. PIONEER'S PREFERENCE RULES

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, June 8, 1995.
Statutory deadline for PP rules after 09/01/94; six months after 
enactment of GATT

Abstract: FCC initiated review of pioneer's preference rules to access 
the effect of authority to assign licenses by competitive bidding 
recently enacted by Congress. FNPRM proposes revisions to PP rules in 
response to GATT legislation.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/21/93                    58 FR 57578
First R&O                       01/28/94                     59 FR 8413
Second R&O/FNPRM                03/01/95                    60 FR 13396
R&O                             08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: 93-266

Agency Contact: Rodney Small, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
776-1622

RIN: 3060-AF53
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________


4724. NARROWBAND (900 MHZ) PCS

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment of Commission's Rules to establish new narrowband 
PCS in the 930-931 MHz band.
(Item incorporated into Docket No. 90-314, which is listed under a 
separate PCS entry.)

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/14/92                    57 FR 40672
First R&O                       07/23/93                    58 FR 42681
MO&O                            03/09/94                    59 FR 14115
MO&O                            10/31/94                    59 FR 55209


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: 92-100, FM 7617, FM 7760, RM 7782, RM 7860, RM 
7977, RM 7978, RM 7979, RM 7980.

Agency Contact: Thomas Mooring, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
776-1620

RIN: 3060-AF54



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4725. AUTHORIZATION OF PLUG-IN CPU CARDS

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 15

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged with 
Deregulation of Digital 
Equipment                       02/02/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Reed, 202 776-1627

RIN: 3060-AE80
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4726. LOW EARTH-ORBITING SATELLITES

Priority:  Agency Priority

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 25

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

MO&O                            03/30/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ray LaForge, 202 739-0598

RIN: 3060-AE82
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4727. GENERAL SATELLITE SERVICE

Priority:  Agency Priority

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 25 [[Page 24288]] 

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/09/94                    59 FR 40474

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ray LaForge, 202 739-0958

RIN: 3060-AE96
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4728. LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Merged with 
Deregulation of Digital 
Equipment                       02/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Art Wall, 301 725-1585

RIN: 3060-AF00
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4729. LOW-EARTH ORBITING SATELLITES (ABOVE 1 GHZ)

Priority:  Agency Priority

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

MO&O                            03/20/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Ray LaForge, 202 739-0598

RIN: 3060-AF16
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4730. EMERGING TECHNOLOGY BANDS

Priority:  Agency Priority

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/20/95                    59 FR 65501

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred Thomas, 202 739-1619

RIN: 3060-AF18
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4731. MRI EXEMPTION

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 18

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/03/94                    59 FR 39471

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rick Engelman, 202 776-1626

RIN: 3060-AF30
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4732. AMATEUR ALLOCATION AT 219 MHZ

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

R&O                             03/17/95                    60 FR 15686

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Thomas Derenge, 202 776-1621

RIN: 3060-AF31
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4733. SCANNERS CAPABLE OF RECEIVING CELLULAR FREQUENCIES

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/22/94                    59 FR 37439

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rick Engelman, 202 776-1626

RIN: 3060-AF36
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________

4734. CORDLESS TELEPHONE FREQUENCIES

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 15

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

R&O                             04/10/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rick Engelman, 202 776-1626

RIN: 3060-AF43
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
______________________________________________________________________


4735. TRANSFER OF 50 MHZ FROM GOVERNMENT USE

Priority:  Agency Priority

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

R&O                             02/17/95                    60 FR 13102

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Steve Sharkey, 202 739-0723

RIN: 3060-AF62



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4736. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 303; 47 USC 553

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission seeks to develop a record and to solicit 
comments on the proposed rules. These proposed rules are designed to 
implement recommendations made by the joint industry/government 
Advisory Committee on 2 degree satellite spacing; and they will codify 
basic applications requirements for satellite services. The proposed 
rules would apply to all entities including small entities who seek 
authorization under Part 25 of the Commission's rules to construct and 
operate Fixed-Satellite communications facilities. The proposed rules 
would establish [[Page 24289]] operational and technical procedures 
designed to alleviate adjacent satellite interference and may increase 
the reporting and cost burdens on all satellite licensees. The rules 
codifying basic application requirements are codifications of existing 
policies, will impose no additional burdens, and may, in fact, reduce 
the burden by eliminating several current requirements. In order to be 
effective, these rules must apply to all licensees and thus there is no 
significant alternative.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/01/87                     52 FR 6175
ANPRM Comment Period End        11/01/87                     52 FR 6175
R&O                             05/26/91                    56 FR 24014
Second R&O & FNPRM              01/14/93                    58 FR 13417


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Paula Ford, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 M Street, NW., Room 500, Washington, DC 20554, 202 
739-0735

RIN: 3060-AD70
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4737. DEREGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL RECEIVE-ONLY EARTH STATIONS

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 721; 47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has proposed eliminating the licensing 
requirement for most international receive-only earth stations in the 
Fixed Satellite Service. Earth Stations excluded from this proposal are 
those operating as satellite terminal stations (i.e., those 
operationally connected to a domestic common carrier and used to 
exchange the carrier's common carrier traffic with the Intelsat 
Satellite System). The Commission proposed instituting a voluntary 
registration program for international receive-only earth stations 
seeking interference protection.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/08/93                    58 FR 13433
NPRM Comment Period End         05/27/93                    58 FR 13433


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Paula Ford, Chief, Satellite Policy Branch, Federal 
Communications Commission, 2000 M Street, NW Room 518, Washington, DC 
20554, 202 739-0739

RIN: 3060-AF33
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
INTERNATIONAL BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________


4738. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 301; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 93; 47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission seeks to adopt rules governing the 
establishment of a voice and data mobile satellite service (MSS) in the 
1610-1626.5/2483.5-2500 MHz frequency bands. Six system applications 
are pending. In a negotiated rulemaking conducted in early 1993, the 
parties could not reach a consensus regarding technical rules that 
would permit all six applicants to be accommodated. In this proceeding, 
the Commission will adopt licensing policies and procedures, and other 
qualification requirements. The action will permit a variety of voice 
and data mobile satellite services to be made available to the public.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/19/94
NPRM Comment Period End         06/06/94
Final Action                    10/14/94                    59 FR 53294


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Karl Kensinger, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 M Street, NW Room 500, Washington, DC 20554, 202 739-
0742

RIN: 3060-AF42



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
MASS MEDIA BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4739. ADVANCED TELEVISION SYSTEMS

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 403

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73.610; 47 CFR 73.682; 47 CFR 73.687; 47 CFR 687

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Resolved, and in some cases, reconsidered a number of 
outstanding issues and solicited further comment on other issues 
fundamental to implementation of an advanced television service in the 
United States.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Tentative Decision/FNOI         09/01/88                    53 FR 38747
R&O                             08/24/90                    55 FR 39275
FNPRM                           10/24/91                    56 FR 58207
Second R&O & FNPRM              04/09/92                    57 FR 21744
Third R&O & FNPRM               09/17/92                    57 FR 53588


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: RM-5811 NOI

Agency Contact: Roger Holberg, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
776-1648

RIN: 3060-AE24
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
MASS MEDIA BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________


4740. COMPARATIVE RENEWAL CRITERIA

Legal Authority:  47 USC 311(d); 47 USC 309(e)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73.3525; 47 CFR 73.3584

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: R&O will consider content-independent standard for renewal 
[[Page 24290]] expectancy and other comparative criteria for use in 
comparative hearings for license renewal.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

FNOI/NPRM                       06/23/88                    53 FR 31894
Policy Statement                03/30/89                    54 FR 22595
FNOI/FNPRM                      08/16/90                    54 FR 35357
R&O                             00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: David Horowitz, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
776-1653

RIN: 3060-AE27



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
MASS MEDIA BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4741. BROADCAST EEO: RECONSIDERATION

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73.2080

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has adopted new Equal Employment Opportunity 
(EEO) rules and reporting requirements for broadcasters that emphasize 
a licensee's overall EEO efforts rather than the numerical composition 
of its workforce. Reconsideration requested.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/31/86                    51 FR 43854
R&O                             04/16/87                    52 FR 26683
MO&O                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: MMB-298 NPRM MM-85-350 FNPRM

Agency Contact: Judy Herman, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
739-0770

RIN: 3060-AD73
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
MASS MEDIA BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4742. TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF NON-STOCK ENTITIES

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission will consider proposals concerning the 
treatment of corporations and other organizational structures that are 
not traditional commercial corporations.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NOI                             03/16/89                    54 FR 15957
Policy Statement                00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Horowitz, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
776-1653

RIN: 3060-AE31
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
MASS MEDIA BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________


4743.  BROADCAST STATION OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 74

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Item proposes to update the rules to provide for unattended 
broadcast station operation and to clarify the technical 
responsibilities of broadcast licensees, particularly those operating 
unattended stations.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/10/94                    59 FR 64378
R&O                             07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gordon Godfrey, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
776-1669

RIN: 3060-AF63



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR
______________________________________________________________________


4744.  ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FY 
1995

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 159

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1.1151 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to 
implement section 9 of the Communications Act, requiring the Commission 
to recover the costs of certain of its activities by assessing and 
collecting annual regulatory fees from the beneficiaries of those 
activities. The item addresses how the Commission plans to implement 
the fee requirement for FY 1995.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/12/95                     60 FR 3807
R&O                             05/00/95
Final Action                    08/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter W. Herrick, Federal Communications Commission, 
202 418-0443

RIN: 3060-AF67


[[Page 24291]] 
______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)                  Prerule Stage
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4745. INTERCONNECTION OBLIGATIONS PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL MOBILE 
RADIO SERVICES

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  PL 103-66, sec 6002Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 
of 1993

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulatory matter is a notice of inquiry into 
interconnection and resale obligations of commercial mobile radio 
service providers. The NOI is part of the NPRM pertaining to equal 
access obligations of CMRS providers. The NOI invites comment on 
whether the Commission should require CMRS providers to furnish 
interconnection to other mobile service providers on the nature and 
scope of potential interconnection obligations, and on the extent to 
which resale obligations should be imposed on CMRS providers. The NOI 
also asks what are the potential costs and benefits of any 
interconnection obligations raised in the notice or recommended by the 
commenters.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NOI                             07/01/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Judy Argentieri, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, 202 418-1310

RIN: 3060-AF58
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)                  Prerule Stage
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________


4746. REVISION OF PART 24 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PERTAINING TO 
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 24 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By this NPRM, the Commission proposes to establish final 
rules for the processing of applications and licensing for Personal 
Communications Services (PCS). Specifically, we are proposing rules 
that will apply to PCS license applicants who have successfully bid for 
spectrum or have filed applications that are determined not to be 
mutually exclusive with any other application, and are therefore, not 
subject to competitive bidding. Within this scope, we propose rules to 
govern the ``long-form'' application process, initial licensing, 
construction, operation and technical requirements, unused-spectrum 
recovery, unserved-area licensing procedures, assignments and 
transfers, and license renewal procedures.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Steve Markendorff/Sally Novak, Chief, Broadband 
Commercial Radio Brand, Chief, Legal Branch, Federal Communications 
Commission, 202 418-1320

RIN: 3060-AF59



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4747. RULEMAKING TO AMEND PART 1 AND PART 21 TO REDESIGNATE THE 
27.5-29.5 GHZ BAND AND TO ESTABLISH RULES AND POLICIES FOR LOCAL MULTI-
POINT DISTRIBUTION SERVICE

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 553

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is considering comments filed in response to a 
notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding redesignation of the 28 GHz 
band. In order to assist itself with technical rules for sharing the 
band between proposed satellite and terrestrial uses, the Commission is 
conducting a negotiated rulemaking procedure.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/10/92                     58 FR 6400
NPRM Comment Period End         04/15/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: RM 7872 & RM 7722.

Agency Contact: Susan Magnotti, Senior Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2025 M Street NW., Room 6310, Washington, DC 20554, 202 
634-1773

RIN: 3060-AF26
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)            Proposed Rule Stage
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________


4748. DOMESTIC PUBLIC FIXED RADIO SERVICES

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 301

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 21

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission seeks to give applicants greater flexibility 
in scheduling construction and enable licensees to begin providing 
service to the public more quickly. The proposed rule may also result 
in reduced costs for both the licensees and the public. The rule would 
also help further the Commission's goal of eliminating unnecessary 
regulation.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/09/93                    58 FR 12202
NPRM Comment Period End         03/16/93


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Pamela Gerr, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2025 M Street NW., Room 6310, Washington, DC 20554, 202 
634-1798

RIN: 3060-AF27


[[Page 24292]] 
______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4749. FREQUENCY COORDINATION-ALTERNATIVES AND OPTIONS TO THE 
PRESENT FREQUENCY COORDINATION SYSTEM

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154i

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposals or options to change present frequency coordination 
system.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/02/89                    54 FR 35359


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Freda Thyden, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
632-7125

RIN: 3060-AE60
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4750. AMENDMENT OF PART 80 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING VHF 
MARITIME OPERATIONS

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment of the Maritime Radio Service Rules to encourage 
growth and improve the regulatory structure in VHF maritime 
communications.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NOI/NPRM                        11/05/92                    57 FR 57717
First R&O                       06/00/95
FNPRM                           06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Noel, Federal Communications Commission, 202 632-
7175

RIN: 3060-AF14
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4751. REFARMING

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Replacement of part 90 by part 88 to revise Private Land 
Mobile Services and modify policies governing these services.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/08/92                    57 FR 54034
R&O                             00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Kathryn Hosford, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
632-6497

RIN: 3060-AF35
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4752. WIDE AREA SMR LICENSING

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its rules to promote 
continued growth of the 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) 
industry.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/93                    58 FR 33062


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: D'Wana Speight, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
632-7125

RIN: 3060-AF47
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4753. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTIONS 3(N) AND 332 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS 
ACT - REGULATORY TREATMENT OF MOBILE SERVICES

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 302; 47 USC 
303(c); 47 USC 303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 332

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 20; 47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 80; 47 CFR 87; 
47 CFR 90; 47 CFR 95; 47 CFR 99

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 10, 1994.

Abstract: The Commission is amending its rules for Mobile Services to 
implement amendments to sections 3(n) and 332 of the Communications 
Act.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/14/93                    58 FR 53169
NPRM Comment Period End         11/23/93
First R&O                       01/10/94                    59 FR 01285
Second R&O                      04/19/94                    59 FR 18493
Further NPRM                    05/31/94                    59 FR 28042
Comment Period End              07/05/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Jane Phillips or David Siehl, Federal Communications 
Commission, 1919 M St NW., Room 644, Washington, DC 20554, 202 418-1310

RIN: 3060-AF49
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________

4754. REGULATORY TREATMENT OF MOBILE SERVICES

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 153; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 332

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, February 6, 1994.

Abstract: Result of Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act to create 
comprehensive framework for regulation of mobile radio services.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/23/93                    58 FR 53169
First R&O                       01/10/94                     59 FR 1285
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: David Furth, Federal Communications Commission, 202 
634-2443

RIN: 3060-AF52
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Final Rule Stage
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
______________________________________________________________________


4755. EQUAL ACCESS AND INTERCONNECTION OBLIGATIONS PERTAINING TO 
COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES

Priority:  Agency Priority

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 
47 USC 208; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 403

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None [[Page 24293]] 

Abstract: This action is taken to determine the equal access and 
interconnection obligations of commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) 
providers. The notice of proposed rule making (NPRM) tentatively 
concludes that equal access obligations should be imposed upon cellular 
licensees and seeks comment on whether such obligations should also be 
imposed upon other CMRS providers. The NPRM also seeks comment on 
whether local exchange carriers should be required to tariff their 
interconnection arrangements with CMRS providers. Finally, the action 
also includes a notice of inquiry (NOI) which seeks comment on the 
interconnection and resale obligations of CMRS providers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            07/01/94                    59 FR 35664
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Esbin, Associate Division Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, 202 418-1520

RIN: 3060-AF57



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
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4756. REVISION OF PART 22 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES GOVERNING THE 
PUBLIC MOBILE SERVICES

Priority:  Agency Priority

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 1

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action - Certain rules 
suspended by Commission Order 
Dec 30, 1994.                   08/02/94                    59 FR 59502
Final Action Effective          01/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: R. Bart Gorman/Jay Jackson, 202 418-1310

RIN: 3060-AF28
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
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4757. REVISION OF PART 22 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PERTAINING TO 
POWER LIMITS FOR PAGING STATIONS IN THE 931 MHZ BAND IN THE PUBLIC LAND 
MOBILE SERVICE

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 22

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action - Report & Order   08/02/94                    59 FR 59502
Final Action Effective          01/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: R. Bart Gorman/Jay Jackson, 202 418-1310

RIN: 3060-AF46
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)     Completed/Longterm Actions
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU
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4758. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT--
COMPETITIVE BIDDING

Priority:  Agency Priority

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 21; 47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 90; 47 CFR 95; 47 
CFR 99

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    03/08/94                    59 FR 22980

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jim Shaffer, 202 418-0687

RIN: 3060-AF55
[FR Doc. 95-6609 Filed 05-05-95; 8:45 am]
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