[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Federal Communications Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]



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Part LI



Federal Communications Commission



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Semiannual Regulatory 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 1996

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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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.

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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4155        Open Video Systems....................................................................    3060-AG25 
4156        Video Programming Accessibility.......................................................    3060-AG26 
4157        Cable Act Reform......................................................................    3060-AG27 
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                                     CABLE SERVICES BUREAU--Final Rule Stage                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4158        Over the Air Reception Devices (All Devices Except DBS)...............................    3060-AG24 
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                                    CABLE SERVICES BUREAU--Long-Term Actions                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4159        Cable Television Rate Regulation......................................................    3060-AF41 

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4160        Cable Act: Cost of Service............................................................    3060-AF48 
4161        Customer Service Standards............................................................    3060-AF69 
4162        Small Systems.........................................................................    3060-AF71 
4163        Cable Home Wiring.....................................................................    3060-AG02 
4164        Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices........................................    3060-AG28 
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                                    CABLE SERVICES BUREAU--Completed Actions                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4165        Telephone Company Provision of Video Dialtone.........................................    3060-AF83 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4166        Telephone Company/Cable Television Cross-Ownership Rules Sections 63.54-63.56.........    3060-AE40 
4167        Expanded Interconnection With Local Telephone Company Facilities......................    3060-AF04 
4168        Transport Rate Structure and Pricing..................................................    3060-AF06 
4169        Rules and Policies Regarding Calling Number Identification Services (CC Docket 91-281)    3060-AF07 
4170        In the Matter of Intelligent Networks.................................................    3060-AF08 
4171        Administration of the North American Numbering Plan...................................    3060-AF50 
4172        The Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements.......................    3060-AF51 
4173        In the Matter of Billed Party Preference for 0+ InterLATA Calls.......................    3060-AF60 
4174        Amendment of Part 36 of the Commission's Rules and Establishment of a Joint Board.....    3060-AF85 
4175        Telephone Number Portability..........................................................    3060-AG01 
4176        Pay Telephone Compensation for Originating 1-800 Subscriber Calls.....................    3060-AG06 
4177        Interconnection Between Local Exchange Carriers and Commercial Mobile Radio Service                 
            Providers.............................................................................    3060-AG07 
4178        Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)............................................    3060-AG08 
4179        Price Cap Review for Local Exchange Carriers Second Further Notice of Proposed                      
            Rulemaking (CC Docket Nos. 94-1, 93-124, 93-197)......................................    3060-AG09 
4180        Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, Fourth Further Notice of                  
            Proposed Rulemaking (CC Docket No. 94-1)..............................................    3060-AG10 
4181        In the Matter of Toll Free Service Access Codes First Report and Order................    3060-AG11 
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                                    COMMON CARRIER BUREAU--Completed Actions                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4182        Reform of the Interstate Rate of Return Represcription and Enforcement Processes......    3060-AF12 
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                              COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION BUREAU--Long-Term Actions                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4183        In the Matter of Amendment of Part 73, Subpart G, of the Commission's Rules Regarding               
            the Emergency Alert System............................................................    3060-AF21 
4184        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 
4185        In the Matter of Part 80 of the Commission's Rules Regarding the Inspection of Great                
            Lakes Agreement Ships.................................................................    3060-AG12 

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4186        In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning the Inspection of                   
            Radio Installations on Large Cargo and Small Passenger Ships..........................    3060-AG13 
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                            OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Proposed Rule Stage                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4187        RF Exposure Standard..................................................................    3060-AF32 
4188        Millimeter Wave Spectrum Allocation...................................................    3060-AF61 
4189        Microwave Antenna Flexibility.........................................................    3060-AG14 
4190        Arecibo Coordination Zone.............................................................    3060-AG15 
4191        Spread Spectrum Rules.................................................................    3060-AG17 
4192        Medical Care Telemetry Devices........................................................    3060-AG18 
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                             OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY--Final Rule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4193        Cable System Compatibility With TV Receivers and VCRs.................................    3060-AF38 
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4194        Digital LMSS in L-Band Spectrum.......................................................    3060-AE68 
4195        Digital Audio Broadcasting............................................................    3060-AE81 
4196        Standards for ISM Equipment...........................................................    3060-AE97 
4197        Streamline of Equipment Authorization Process.........................................    3060-AF29 
4198        Wind Profiler Radar Systems...........................................................    3060-AF45 
4199        Pioneer's Preference Rules............................................................    3060-AF53 
4200        Digital Equipment Deregulation........................................................    3060-AF73 
4201        MSS Spectrum Allocation...............................................................    3060-AF75 
4202        38 GHz Channel Plan...................................................................    3060-AG16 
4203        Apple/WINFORUM (5 GHz)................................................................    3060-AG19 
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                                     INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Final Rule Stage                                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4204        Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and                   
            Licensing Procedures..................................................................    3060-AD70 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4205        Deregulation of International Receive-Only Earth Stations.............................    3060-AF33 
4206        Satellite Communications..............................................................    3060-AF42 
4207        Regulation of International Accounting Rates, CC Dkt 90-337, Second Further Notice of               
            Proposed Rulemaking...................................................................    3060-AF86 
4208        Streamlining the International Section 214 Authorization Process and Tariff                         
            Requirements..........................................................................    3060-AF88 

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4209        Establishing Rules and Policies for the Use of Spectrum for Mobile Satellite Service                
            in the L-Band.........................................................................    3060-AF89 
4210        Amendment to the Commission's Regulatory Policies Governing Domestic Fixed Satellites               
            and Separate International Satellite Systems..........................................    3060-AF90 
4211        Preemption of Local Zoning Regulation of Satellite Earth Stations.....................    3060-AF92 
4212        Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in                
            the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band......................................................    3060-AF93 
4213        Redesignation of the 27.5-29.5 Frequency Band.........................................    3060-AF94 
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                                     INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Completed Actions                                    
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4214        Market Entry and Regulation of Foreign-Affiliated Entities............................    3060-AF87 
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                                      MASS MEDIA BUREAU--Long-Term Actions                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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4215        Broadcast EEO: Reconsideration........................................................    3060-AD73 
4216        Advanced Television Service (MM Docket 87-268)........................................    3060-AE24 
4217        Comparative Renewal Criteria..........................................................    3060-AE27 
4218        Transfer of Control of Non-Stock Entities.............................................    3060-AE31 
4219        Children's Television Programming (MM Docket 93-48)...................................    3060-AF77 
4220        Commercial Practices of Broadcast Television Networks and Affiliates (MM Docket Nos.                
            95-40, 95-90 and 95-92)...............................................................    3060-AF78 
4221        Review of the Commission's Regulations Governing Television Broadcasting..............    3060-AF79 
4222        Filing of Television Network Affiliation Contracts....................................    3060-AF80 
4223        Rules Governing Broadcast Television Advertising......................................    3060-AF81 
4224        Attribution of Broadcast Interests....................................................    3060-AF82 
4225        EEO Streamlining Proposals............................................................    3060-AG29 
4226        Minor Modifications of Broadcast Licenses Without Prior Construction Permit...........    3060-AG30 
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                                      MASS MEDIA BUREAU--Completed Actions                                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4227        Broadcast Station Operator Requirements...............................................    3060-AF63 
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                                OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR--Proposed Rule Stage                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4228        Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for FY 1996..............................    3060-AG05 
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                              WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Long-Term Actions                             
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4229        Amendment of Part 80 of the Commission's Rules Concerning VHF Maritime Operations.....    3060-AF14 

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4230        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 
4231        Refarming.............................................................................    3060-AF35 
4232        Wide Area SMR Licensing...............................................................    3060-AF47 
4233        Implementation of Sections 3(n) and 332 of the Communications Act --Regulatory                      
            Treatment of Mobile Services..........................................................    3060-AF49 
4234        Regulatory Treatment of Mobile Services...............................................    3060-AF52 
4235        Interconnection Obligations Pertaining to Commercial Mobile Radio Services............    3060-AF58 
4236        Revision of Part 24 of the Commission's Rules Pertaining to Personal Communications                 
            Service...............................................................................    3060-AF59 
4237        Reorganization of Parts 1, 2, 21 and 94 to Establish a New Part 101 Governing                       
            Terrestrial Microwave Radio Services..................................................    3060-AF95 
4238        Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding; 800                
            MHz SMR Competitive Bidding Rules.....................................................    3060-AF98 
4239        Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding;                    
            Narrowband PCS Competitive Bidding Rules..............................................    3060-AF99 
4240        Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding; IVDS               
            Competitive Bidding Rules.............................................................    3060-AG00 
4241        Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Cellular Unserved Areas                 
            Competitive Bidding Rules.............................................................    3060-AG20 
4242        Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding                     
            Broadband PCS F Block Rules...........................................................    3060-AG21 
4243        Report and Order (Second) to Allow 220 MHz Licenses to Relocate Their Base Stations...    3060-AG23 
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                              WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Completed Actions                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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4244        Frequency Coordination-Alternatives and Options to the Present Frequency Coordination               
            System................................................................................    3060-AE60 
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)             Proposed Rule Stage


CABLE SERVICES BUREAU



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4155.  OPEN VIDEO SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 8, 1996.

Abstract: The FCC will take actions necessary to prescribe regulations 
to govern operations of open video systems.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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R&O/NPRM                        03/14/96                    61 FR 10496
Order                           06/00/96
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Rick Chessen, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission
Phone: 202 416-0809

RIN: 3060-AG25
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4156.  VIDEO PROGRAMMING ACCESSIBILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 305

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 8, 1997.

Abstract: The FCC will ascertain the extent of video programming with 
closed captions and video descriptions, and then prescribe regulations 
to ensure the accessibility of video programming to persons with 
impairments.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Order                           03/12/96                     61 FR 9963
Report                          08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marcia Glauberman, Statistician, Federal Communications 
Commission
Phone: 202 416-1184

RIN: 3060-AG26
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4157.  CABLE ACT REFORM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 301

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, June 1996. Final, Statutory, December 
1996.

Abstract: This proceeding addresses several issues, including: 
definitions, rate uniform structure, CPST rate complaint process, 
effective competition, small cable operators, subscriber notices.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Thomas Power, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission
Phone: 202 416-1188

RIN: 3060-AG27
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)                Final Rule Stage


CABLE SERVICES BUREAU



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4158.  OVER THE AIR RECEPTION DEVICES (ALL DEVICES EXCEPT DBS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 8, 1996.

Abstract: The FCC will prescribe regulations to prohibit restrictions 
that inhibit a viewers ability to receive video programming services 
through signal receiving devices designed for off-the-air reception of 
television broadcast signals, or multichannel or multipoint 
distribution service.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Jackie Spindler, Deputy Chief, Financial Analysis and 
Compliance Division, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-1027

RIN: 3060-AG24
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


CABLE SERVICES BUREAU



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4159. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/04/93                       58 FR 48
NPRM                            01/04/93                       58 FR 48
1st R&O                         05/21/93                    58 FR 29736
MO&O and FNPRM                  08/18/93                    58 FR 43816
1st Order on Recon, 2nd R&O     09/02/93                    58 FR 46718
3rd FNPRM                       09/02/93                    58 FR 46737
Third R&O                       11/30/93                    58 FR 63087
2nd Order on Recon, 4th R&O, 5th 
NPRM                            04/15/94                    59 FR 17943
3rd Order on Recon              04/15/94                    59 FR 17961
5th Order on Recon & FNPRM      10/13/94                    59 FR 51869
4th Order on Recon              10/21/94                    59 FR 53113
6th Order on Recon, 5th R&O     12/06/94                    59 FR 62614
7th NPRM                        12/06/94                    59 FR 62614
7th Order on Recon              01/25/95                     60 FR 4863
8th Order on Recon              03/17/95                    60 FR 14373
9th Order on Recon              03/27/95                    60 FR 10512
6th R&O, 11th Order on Recon    07/12/95                    60 FR 35854
13th Order on Recon             10/05/95                    60 FR 52106
12th Order on Recon             10/26/95                    60 FR 54815


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson
Phone: 202 418-1180

RIN: 3060-AF41
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4160. CABLE ACT: COST OF SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

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
2nd R&O/1st Order on Recon/FNPRM01/26/96
Final Order                     00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Thomas Power
Phone: 202 416-1188

RIN: 3060-AF48
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4161. CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Margo Domon
Phone: 202 416-0801

RIN: 3060-AF69
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4162. SMALL SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

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
6th R&O/11th Order on Recon     07/12/95                     60 FR 3854

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To Be Merged With Cable Act 
Reform With NPRM                00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Thomas Power
Phone: 202 416-0877

RIN: 3060-AF71
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4163. CABLE HOME WIRING

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/17/92                    57 FR 54209
R&O                             03/02/93                    58 FR 11970
1st Order on Recon & FNPRM      02/16/96                     61 FR 6210


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynn Crakes
Phone: 202 416-1187

RIN: 3060-AG02
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4164.  COMPETITIVE AVAILABILITY OF NAVIGATION DEVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 304

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC will adopt regulations to assure commercial consumer 
availability of equipment used to access services provided by 
multichannel video programming distributors.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barret Brick, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission
Phone: 202 418-1065

RIN: 3060-AG28
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Completed Actions


CABLE SERVICES BUREAU



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4165. TELEPHONE COMPANY PROVISION OF VIDEO DIALTONE

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 63

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Merged With Open Video Systems 
With NPRM                       03/11/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Larry Walke
Phone: 202 416-0847

RIN: 3060-AF83
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


COMMON CARRIER BUREAU



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4166. TELEPHONE COMPANY/CABLE TELEVISION CROSS-OWNERSHIP RULES SECTIONS 
63.54-63.56

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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 FNPRM                     12/12/94                    59 FR 63971
Fourth FNPRM                    01/20/95
Third R&O                       05/16/95                    60 FR 31924
Fourth R&O                      08/14/95                    60 FR 44280


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mindy Ginsburg
Phone: 202 418-1591

RIN: 3060-AE40
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4167. EXPANDED INTERCONNECTION WITH LOCAL TELEPHONE COMPANY FACILITIES

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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

Agency Contact: James Schlichting
Phone: 202 418-1580

RIN: 3060-AF04
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4168. TRANSPORT RATE STRUCTURE AND PRICING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 61; 47 CFR 69

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/22/91                    56 FR 57301

[[Page 23959]]

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
Fourth MO&O on Recon            09/22/95                    60 FR 50120


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Matt Harthun
Phone: 202 418-1590

RIN: 3060-AF06
_______________________________________________________________________




4169. RULES AND POLICIES REGARDING CALLING NUMBER IDENTIFICATION 
SERVICES (CC DOCKET 91-281)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.1600 to 64.1604

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/91                    56 FR 57300
FNPRM                           04/18/94                    59 FR 18349
R&O                             04/18/94                    59 FR 18318
Second R&O and Third NPRM       06/02/95                    60 FR 28775
Order                           10/30/95
Order                           11/30/95
Order & Fourth NPRM             11/30/95                    60 FR 63491


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael Specht
Phone: 202 418-2378

RIN: 3060-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________




4170. IN THE MATTER OF INTELLIGENT NETWORKS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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: Rose Crellin
Phone: 202 418-1571

RIN: 3060-AF08
_______________________________________________________________________




4171. ADMINISTRATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI                             11/10/92                    57 FR 53462
NPRM                            05/10/94                    59 FR 24103
R&O                             07/28/95                    60 FR 58737


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Specht
Phone: 202 418-2378

RIN: 3060-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________




4172. THE USE OF N11 CODES AND OTHER ABBREVIATED DIALING ARRANGEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1.415; 47 CFR 1.419

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/29/92                    57 FR 22681


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Nightingale
Phone: 202 418-2352
Fax: 202 418-0454

RIN: 3060-AF51
_______________________________________________________________________




4173. IN THE MATTER OF BILLED PARTY PREFERENCE FOR 0+ INTERLATA CALLS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.703(c)(Revision)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Adrien Auger
Phone: 202 418-0960
Fax: 202 418-0236

RIN: 3060-AF60
_______________________________________________________________________




4174. AMENDMENT OF PART 36 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND ESTABLISHMENT 
OF A JOINT BOARD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 36

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/94                    60 FR 46803
ANPRM                           08/30/94
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/02/94
NPRM Comment Period End         11/09/95                    60 FR 46803


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Deborah Dupont
Phone: 202 418-0850
Fax: 202 418-0167
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________




4175. TELEPHONE NUMBER PORTABILITY

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/95                    60 FR 39136


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Matthew J. Harthun
Phone: 202 418-1590
Fax: 202 418-1413

RIN: 3060-AG01
_______________________________________________________________________

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4176.  PAY TELEPHONE COMPENSATION FOR ORIGINATING 1-800 
SUBSCRIBER CALLS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 226 (Telephone Operator Consumer Improvement 
Act)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.1301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission will consider whether calls placed to 1-800 
subscriber numbers from competitive payphones should be compensated 
under the existing payphone compensation scheme adopted by the 
Commission in the Second Report and Order in CC Docket No. 91-35. This 
action is the result of a remand by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 
District of Columbia in Florida Public Telecomm. v. FCC.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Michael Carowitz, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Enforcement Division, 2025 M Street NW.
Phone: 202 418-0960
Fax: 202 418-0236
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG06
_______________________________________________________________________




4177.  INTERCONNECTION BETWEEN LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS AND 
COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE PROVIDERS

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 to 
205; 47 USC 215; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 220; 47 USC 303 (r); 47 USC 332

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 20; 47 CFR 61; 47 CFR 69

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
seeking comment on proposed changes to the rules governing compensation 
for calls transferred between LEC and CMRS networks, and proposed that, 
at least for an interim period, interconnection should be priced on a 
``bill and keep'' basic (i.e., each carrier reciprocally terminates 
from the other at no charge) with respect to local switching facilities 
and connections to end users. The Notice also tentatively concluded 
that information about LEC-CMRS interconnection arrangements should be 
made publicly available, and invited parties to comment on whether it 
should adopt an interconnection model that is not binding on state 
regulatory commissions, a mandatory model with broad parameters, or 
specific requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/11/96                     61 FR 3644


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kathleen Franco, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Policy & Program Planning Division
Phone: 202 418-1932

RIN: 3060-AG07
_______________________________________________________________________




4178.  INTEGRATED SERVICES DIGITAL NETWORK (ISDN)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 to 205

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 69

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On May 30, 1995, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking seeking comment on the application of Subscriber Line 
Charges (SLCs) to services that provide multiple voice-grade-equivalent 
channels over a single facility. These services, such as integrated 
services digital network (ISDN) service, permit customers to obtain 
digital transmission over existing copper wire, through the use of 
advanced equipment. In addition to obtaining multiple channels over a 
single local loop or T-1 facility, these services can transmit data at 
higher speeds and with greater accuracy. Also on May 30, 1995, the 
Common Carrier Bureau released a Public Notice stating that, pending 
Commission action in the rulemaking, the Bureau generally would not 
initiate enforcement action against LECs that are not complying with 
existing Commission rules regarding the application of SLCs to ISDN 
service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/30/95                    60 FR 21274


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Lisa Gelb, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Policy & Planning Division, Room 544
Phone: 202 428-1592

RIN: 3060-AG08
_______________________________________________________________________




4179.  PRICE CAP REVIEW FOR LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS SECOND 
FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING (CC DOCKET NOS. 94-1, 93-124, 93-
197)

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154 (i); 47 USC 154 (j); 47 USC 
201 to 205; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 553

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 61.41 to 61.49; 47 CFR 69(a)(b)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the 
Commission sought comment on how the price cap rules should be adjusted 
(a) as the competition faced by local exchange carriers (LECs) develops 
in the future, and (b) to strengthen the existing incentives for LECs 
to become efficient and innovative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/27/95                    60 FR 52362
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard Lerner, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-1530
Fax: 202 418-1567

RIN: 3060-AG09
_______________________________________________________________________

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4180.  PRICE CAP PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS, 
FOURTH FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING (CC DOCKET NO. 94-1)

Priority:  Economically Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154 (i); 47 USC 154 (j); 47 USC 
201 to 205; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 553

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 61.41 to 61.49

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In the First Report and Order in this docket, the FCC adopted 
revisions to its price cap regulations applicable to local exchange 
carriers (LECs). In that Order, the Commission also stated that it 
would consider adopting further rule revisions in the near future. In 
the Fourth Further Notice, the Commission sought comment on revising 
its rules governing calculation of the ``X-Factor'' in the price cap 
index (PCI) formula, and revising the rules governing sharing 
obligations. The Commission also sought comment on revising the rules 
governing the price cap common line formula, and the rules governing 
treatment of exogenous costs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/20/95                    60 FR 49539
NPRM Comment Period End         02/06/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-1530
Fax: 202 418-1567

RIN: 3060-AG10
_______________________________________________________________________




4181.  IN THE MATTER OF TOLL FREE SERVICE ACCESS CODES FIRST 
REPORT AND ORDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 201 et seq; 47 USC 154(i)

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking seeks to assure that toll free numbers are 
allocated on a fair, equitable, and orderly basis. This rulemaking 
proceeding is the result of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which was 
initiated by the imminent exhaust of 800 toll free numbers and 
addresses those issues that were crucial to the opening of the new 888 
service access code on the schedule date, March 1, 1996. These issues 
included: (1) a determination that Responsible Organizations can begin 
reserving 888 numbers on February 10, 1996; (2) that ``vanity 
numbers,'' as defined by Responsible Organizations, will not be 
available for reservation pending further action the by Commission; (3) 
that toll free service using the 888 service access code is 
functionally equivalent to toll free service using 800 service access 
code; and (4) that LECs that are regulated under price caps will not be 
allowed to treat costs and investments associated with deployment of 
888 as exogenous.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/95                    60 FR 57157
NPRM Comment Period End         11/15/95
Interim Final Rule              01/25/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Irene Flannery, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2025 M Street NW.
Phone: 202 418-2373
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Completed Actions


COMMON CARRIER BUREAU



_______________________________________________________________________




4182. REFORM OF THE INTERSTATE RATE OF RETURN REPRESCRIPTION AND 
ENFORCEMENT PROCESSES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 65; 47 CFR 69

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action Report and Order   06/01/95                    60 FR 28542
Final Action Effective          07/03/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William A. Kehoe III
Phone: 202 418-0850

RIN: 3060-AF12
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23962]]




FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


COMPLIANCE AND INFORMATION BUREAU



_______________________________________________________________________




4183. IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF PART 73, SUBPART G, OF THE 
COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 11; 47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 76

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
MO&O                            11/06/95                    60 FR 55996


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Frank Lucia
Phone: 202 418-1220

RIN: 3060-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________




4184. IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMISSION'S FORFEITURE POLICY STATEMENT AND 
AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1.80 OF THE RULES TO INCORPORATE THE FORFEITURE 
GUIDELINES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1

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
Phone: 202 418-1150

RIN: 3060-AF65
_______________________________________________________________________




4185.  IN THE MATTER OF PART 80 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES 
REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF GREAT LAKES AGREEMENT SHIPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 80; 47 CFR 0.311

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC proposes to amend its rules to allow owners and 
operators of ships subject to the annual inspection requirements of the 
Agreement between the United States and Canada for the Promotion of 
Safety on the Great Lakes by means of Radio (Great Lakes Agreement) to 
have the inspection performed by a private sector classification 
society instead of by Commission staff. The proposed changes would 
reduce economic burdens on the public and the Commission by allowing 
mariners to arrange for inspections at their convenience. The FCC also 
proposes a joint maritime safety study to be conducted with the U.S. 
and Canadian Coast Guards. Comments are also sought regarding whether 
other designated private sector entities or persons should be permitted 
to perform inspections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/05/95                    60 FR 29535


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George R. Dillon, Compliance & Information Bureau, 
Federal Communications Commission, Room 734
Phone: 202 418-1113

RIN: 3060-AG12
_______________________________________________________________________




4186.  IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES 
CONCERNING THE INSPECTION OF RADIO INSTALLATIONS ON LARGE CARGO AND 
SMALL PASSENGER SHIPS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 80; 47 CFR 0

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC is issuing a Notice of Inquiry to review its current 
Rules regarding the inspection of ships for compliance with the 
Communications Act and the International Convention for the Safety of 
Life at Sea. The Commission seeks information that will allow it to 
streamline ship inspection procedures, remove unnecessary rules, 
improve service to the maritime community, and preserve maritime 
safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry               06/20/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: George R. Dillon, Federal Communications Commission, 
Compliance and Information Bureau, Room 734
Phone: 202 418-1113

RIN: 3060-AG13
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)             Proposed Rule Stage


OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY



_______________________________________________________________________




4187. RF EXPOSURE STANDARD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/93                    58 FR 19393
FNPRM & R&O                     06/00/96

[[Page 23963]]

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local

Additional Information: ET 93-62

Agency Contact: Robert Cleveland, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2322

RIN: 3060-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




4188. MILLIMETER WAVE SPECTRUM ALLOCATION

Priority:  Economically Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 4; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 
154; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15; 47 CFR 21

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
Public Notice                   06/23/95                    60 FR 35166
2nd NPRM                        03/29/96                    61 FR 14041
1st R&O                         04/02/96                    61 FR 14500
Comment Period End              05/28/96
Reply Comments                  06/27/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Doc. 94-124

Agency Contact: John Reed, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2455
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF61
_______________________________________________________________________




4189.  MICROWAVE ANTENNA FLEXIBILITY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 74; 47 CFR 78; 47 CFR 101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Commission action to amend part 21 and 94 (or part 101 if 
adopted) to permit the optional use of new microwave antenna 
technologies which are implicitly prohibited by current rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/14/96                    61 FR 11798
NPRM Comment Period End         04/26/96
Reply Comments                  05/13/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ET Doc. 96-35

Agency Contact: Michael Marcus, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2418
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG14
_______________________________________________________________________




4190.  ARECIBO COORDINATION ZONE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 5; 47 CFR 21 to 23; 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 73 to 74; 
47 CFR 80; 47 CFR 87; 47 CFR 90; 47 CFR 94 to 95; 47 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Action in response to a petition from Cornell University to 
Establish a Radio Astronomy Coordination Zone in Puerto Rico.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/08/96                    61 FR 10709
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/96
Reply Comments                  04/16/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 96-2, RM-8165

Agency Contact: Tom Derenge, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2451
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG15
_______________________________________________________________________




4191.  SPREAD SPECTRUM RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Response to petitions from Western Multiplex, Symbol 
Technologies and Spectralink requesting changes in Part 15 spectrum 
rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/05/96                    61 FR 15206
NPRM Comment Period End         06/19/96
Reply Comments                  07/19/96
R&O                             00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ET DOC. 96-8, RM-8608, RM-8609, RM-8435

Agency Contact: John Reed, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2455
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG17
_______________________________________________________________________




4192.  MEDICAL CARE TELEMETRY DEVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 
USC 304; 47 USC 307

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Responds to a petition from the Critical Care Telemetry Group 
proposing to amend Part 15 of the rules to expand the available 
frequencies and increase the permitted power for unlicensed biomedical 
telemetry device operation on VHF and UHF television channels. ET 
Docket No. 95-177

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/25/96                     61 FR 3367
NPRM Comment Period End         04/16/96
Reply Comments                  05/16/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 95-177

Agency Contact: Anthony Serafini, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2456
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG18
_______________________________________________________________________

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OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY



_______________________________________________________________________




4193. CABLE SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY WITH TV RECEIVERS AND VCRS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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
MO&O                            04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Doc. 93-7

Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2925

RIN: 3060-AF38
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY



_______________________________________________________________________




4194. DIGITAL LMSS IN L-BAND SPECTRUM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/05/90                    55 FR 08964
First R&O/FNPRM                 06/11/93                    58 FR 34920
R&O                             07/06/95                    60 FR 37828


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Tom Mooring
Phone: 202 418-2450

RIN: 3060-AE68
_______________________________________________________________________




4195. DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

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
MO&O                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sean White
Phone: 202 418-2453

RIN: 3060-AE81
_______________________________________________________________________




4196. STANDARDS FOR ISM EQUIPMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 18

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

Agency Contact: Rick Engelman
Phone: 202 418-2445

RIN: 3060-AE97
_______________________________________________________________________




4197. STREAMLINE OF EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION PROCESS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rick Engelman
Phone: 202 418-2445

RIN: 3060-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




4198. WIND PROFILER RADAR SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/01/93                    58 FR 19644


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Sean White
Phone: 202 418-2453

RIN: 3060-AF45
_______________________________________________________________________




4199. PIONEER'S PREFERENCE RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1

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                             06/08/95                    60 FR 32116
MO&O                            01/30/96                     61 FR 4916


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rodney Small
Phone: 202 418-2452

RIN: 3060-AF53
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23965]]





4200. DIGITAL EQUIPMENT DEREGULATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 15

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/95                    60 FR 15116
R&O                             00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Reed
Phone: 202 418-2455

RIN: 3060-AF73
_______________________________________________________________________




4201. MSS SPECTRUM ALLOCATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/95                    60 FR 11644
Order                           03/08/95                    60 FR 13687


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sean White
Phone: 202 418-2453

RIN: 3060-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________




4202.  38 GHZ CHANNEL PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Action is in response to petition from TIA to address service 
rules re channelization of the 37.0-38.6 GHz band.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/96                     61 FR 2465
NPRM Comment Period End         02/12/96
Reply Comments                  02/27/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 95-183, RM-8553; PP Docket No. 
93-253

Agency Contact: Fred Thomas, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2449
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




4203.  APPLE/WINFORUM (5 GHZ)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Address petitions from Wireless Information Networks Forum to 
allocate the 5.1-5.35 GHz band and adopt service rules for a shared 
unlicensed Personal Radio Network; and a petition from Apple Computer 
to allocate spectrum in the 5 GHz band to establish a wireless 
component of the NII.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: RM-8468 and RM-8653

Agency Contact: Fred Thomas, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2449

RIN: 3060-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)                Final Rule Stage


INTERNATIONAL BUREAU



_______________________________________________________________________




4204. STREAMLINING THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SATELLITE 
APPLICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will eliminate existing text in the CFR.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 701 to 744; 47 USC 554; 47 USC 
303; 47 USC 4

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission seeks to develop a record and to solicit 
comments on proposed rules. The proposed rules and policies are 
designed to streamline application and licensing requirements for 
satellite space and earth stations under part 25 of the Commission's 
rules. The rules proposed waiving the construction permit requirement 
for satellite space stations and modifying the license term for 
temporary fixed earth stations and the implementation period for very 
small aperture terminal earth stations. Also proposed are amendments 
concerning minor modifications for earth stations, including orbit 
operations of space stations, and application and licensing terms. The 
proposed rules also modify basic application requirements for satellite 
services. The proposed rules are designed to reduce burden by 
eliminating and streamlining several 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

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is a 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: Tracey Weisler, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 M Street, NW., Suite 590, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0744

RIN: 3060-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 23966]]




FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


INTERNATIONAL BUREAU



_______________________________________________________________________




4205. DEREGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL RECEIVE-ONLY EARTH STATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Paula Ford
Phone: 202 418-0771

RIN: 3060-AF33
_______________________________________________________________________




4206. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/19/94
NPRM Comment Period End         06/06/94
Final Rule                      10/14/94                    59 FR 53294
Begin Review                    12/01/94


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Bell
Phone: 202 418-0741

RIN: 3060-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________




4207. REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING RATES, CC DKT 90-337, 
SECOND FURTHER NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.1001

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         02/05/92                     58 FR 3522
NPRM                            11/27/92
Public Notice                   01/31/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Maureen C. McLaughlin
Phone: 202 418-1399
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF86
_______________________________________________________________________




4208. STREAMLINING THE INTERNATIONAL SECTION 214 AUTHORIZATION PROCESS 
AND TARIFF REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 63

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/25/95                    60 FR 37980
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Helene Schrier
Phone: 202 418-1466
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF88
_______________________________________________________________________




4209. ESTABLISHING RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE USE OF SPECTRUM FOR MOBILE 
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE L-BAND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Paula Ford
Phone: 202 418-0760
Fax: 202 418-0765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________




4210. AMENDMENT TO THE COMMISSION'S REGULATORY POLICIES GOVERNING 
DOMESTIC FIXED SATELLITES AND SEPARATE INTERNATIONAL SATELLITE SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/25/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: John M. Coles
Phone: 202 418-0771
Fax: 202 418-0765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF90
_______________________________________________________________________




4211. PREEMPTION OF LOCAL ZONING REGULATION OF SATELLITE EARTH STATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25104

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/15/95                    60 FR 28077
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/15/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rosalee Chiara
Phone: 202 418-0754
Fax: 202 418-0765

RIN: 3060-AF92
_______________________________________________________________________




4212. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE DIGITAL AUDIO RADIO 
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE 2310-2360 MHZ FREQUENCY BAND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 87

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/15/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

[[Page 23967]]

Agency Contact: Rosalee Chiara
Phone: 202 418-0754
Fax: 202 418-0765

RIN: 3060-AF93
_______________________________________________________________________




4213. REDESIGNATION OF THE 27.5-29.5 FREQUENCY BAND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 21; 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/13/95                    60 FR 43740
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/07/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jennifer M. Gilsenan
Phone: 202 418-0757
Fax: 202 418-0765

RIN: 3060-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Completed Actions


INTERNATIONAL BUREAU



_______________________________________________________________________




4214. MARKET ENTRY AND REGULATION OF FOREIGN-AFFILIATED ENTITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 63

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/28/95                    60 FR 67332
Final Action Effective          01/29/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Troy Tanner
Phone: 202 418-1468
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF87
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


MASS MEDIA BUREAU



_______________________________________________________________________




4215. BROADCAST EEO: RECONSIDERATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73.2080

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Judy Herman
Phone: 202 418-2170

RIN: 3060-AD73
_______________________________________________________________________




4216. ADVANCED TELEVISION SERVICE (MM DOCKET 87-268)

Priority:  Economically Significant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73

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
FNPRM4/NOI3                     07/28/95                    60 FR 42130


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Roger Holberg
Phone: 202 418-2130

RIN: 3060-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________




4217. COMPARATIVE RENEWAL CRITERIA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73.3525; 47 CFR 73.3584

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


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Charles Logan
Phone: 202 418-2130

RIN: 3060-AE27
_______________________________________________________________________




4218. TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF NON-STOCK ENTITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI                             03/16/89                    54 FR 15957


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charles Logan
Phone: 202 418-2130

RIN: 3060-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________




4219. CHILDREN'S TELEVISION PROGRAMMING (MM DOCKET 93-48)

Priority:  Other Significant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Notice of Inquiry               03/03/93                    58 FR 14367
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking   04/05/95                    60 FR 20586


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Matthews

[[Page 23968]]

Phone: 202 418-2130

RIN: 3060-AF77
_______________________________________________________________________




4220. COMMERCIAL PRACTICES OF BROADCAST TELEVISION NETWORKS AND 
AFFILIATES (MM DOCKET NOS. 95-40, 95-90 AND 95-92)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/95                    60 FR 34959
NPRM                            06/15/95                    60 FR 35369


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Kieschnick
Phone: 202 418-2170

RIN: 3060-AF78
_______________________________________________________________________




4221. REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S REGULATIONS GOVERNING TELEVISION 
BROADCASTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73.3555

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI                             07/11/91                    56 FR 40847
NPPM                            05/14/92                    57 FR 28163
FNPRM                           12/15/94                     60 FR 6490


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Kieschnick
Phone: 202 418-2170

RIN: 3060-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________




4222. FILING OF TELEVISION NETWORK AFFILIATION CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73.3613(a)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/95                    60 FR 19564


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Robert Keischnick
Phone: 202 428-2170

RIN: 3060-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




4223. RULES GOVERNING BROADCAST TELEVISION ADVERTISING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73.658(h); 47 CFR 73.658(i)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/95                    60 FR 34959


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Gordon
Phone: 202 418-2130

RIN: 3060-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________




4224. ATTRIBUTION OF BROADCAST INTERESTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73.3555

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/94                     60 FR 6483
FNPRM                           00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Holberg
Phone: 202 418-2130

RIN: 3060-AF82
_______________________________________________________________________




4225.  EEO STREAMLINING PROPOSALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 503(b)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On February 8, 1996, the Commission adopted an Order and 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in MM Docket No. 96-16 which vacates the 
EEO Forfeiture Policy Statement, seeks comment on proposals to 
streamline Broadcast EEO requirements without diminishing the 
effectiveness of our EEO program and seeks comments on proposed EEO 
Forfeiture Guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/12/96                     61 FR 9964
Report & Order                  00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hope Cooper, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-1450

RIN: 3060-AG29
_______________________________________________________________________




4226.  MINOR MODIFICATIONS OF BROADCAST LICENSES WITHOUT PRIOR 
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 155(c)(1); 47 USC 302; 47 USC 
303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding will implement the Commission's new authority 
to eliminate the present requirement for a construction permit for a 
broadcast station in certain instances where the changed facilities 
would not have an adverse impact on other broadcast facilities. In 
these instances, licensees or permittees will be able to initiate the 
change without prior authority and file a license application to cover 
the change afterwards.

[[Page 23969]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard Waysdorf, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2670

RIN: 3060-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Completed Actions


MASS MEDIA BUREAU



_______________________________________________________________________




4227. BROADCAST STATION OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 74

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/02/95                    60 FR 11479
Final Action Effective          12/01/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gordon Godfrey
Phone: 202 418-2190

RIN: 3060-AF63
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)             Proposed Rule Stage


OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR



_______________________________________________________________________




4228. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FY 1996

Priority:  Other

Legal Authority:  47 USC 159

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1.1151 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is developing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
in order to implement section 9 of the Communications Act, which 
requires 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 will address how the 
Commission plans to implement the fee requirement for FY 1996.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    06/30/96
Final Action Effective          09/30/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter W. Herrick, Acting, Associate Managing Director 
for Program Analysis, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-0443
Fax: 202 418-2826

RIN: 3060-AG05
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU



_______________________________________________________________________




4229. AMENDMENT OF PART 80 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING VHF 
MARITIME OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 80

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI/NPRM                        11/05/92                    57 FR 57717
First R&O                       04/26/95                    60 FR 34198
FNPRM                           04/26/95                    60 FR 35507


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Roger Noel
Phone: 202 632-7175

RIN: 3060-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________




4230. 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

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 21

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/10/92                     58 FR 6400
NPRM Comment Period End         04/15/93
Third NPRM                      07/13/95                    60 FR 43740


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Susan Magnotti
Phone: 202 634-1773

RIN: 3060-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________




4231. REFARMING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/08/92                    57 FR 54034
R&O                             06/15/95                    60 FR 37152
R&O FNPRM                       00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Kathryn Hosford

[[Page 23970]]

Phone: 202 632-6497

RIN: 3060-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________




4232. WIDE AREA SMR LICENSING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/13/93                    58 FR 33062
FNPRM                           10/20/94                     59 FR 6011
Eighth R&O                      12/15/95
First R&O                       12/15/95
FNPRM                           12/15/95
Second FNPRM                    12/15/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: D'Wana Speight
Phone: 202 428-0620

RIN: 3060-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________




4233. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTIONS 3(N) AND 332 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT 
--REGULATORY TREATMENT OF MOBILE SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 20; 47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 24; 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 80; 
47 CFR 87; 47 CFR 90; 47 CFR 95

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
Third R&O                       08/09/94                    59 FR 59945
Fourth R&O                      10/20/94                    59 FR 61828


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Jane Phillips
Phone: 202 418-1310

RIN: 3060-AF49
_______________________________________________________________________




4234. REGULATORY TREATMENT OF MOBILE SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/23/93                    58 FR 53169
First R&O                       01/10/94                     59 FR 1285
FNPRM                           04/20/94                    59 FR 28042
To Be Consolidated With Wide-
Area License                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: David Furth
Phone: 202 418-0620

RIN: 3060-AF52
_______________________________________________________________________




4235. INTERCONNECTION OBLIGATIONS PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO 
SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 20

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/09/94                    59 FR 35664
NOI                             07/01/94
NPRM Comment Period End         09/29/94
ANPRM                           04/04/95                    60 FR 20949
ANPRM Comment Period End        07/14/95


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Pam Megna
Phone: 202 418-1310

RIN: 3060-AF58
_______________________________________________________________________




4236. REVISION OF PART 24 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES PERTAINING TO 
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 24

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Steve Markendorff
Phone: 202 418-1320

RIN: 3060-AF59
_______________________________________________________________________




4237. REORGANIZATION OF PARTS 1, 2, 21 AND 94 TO ESTABLISH A NEW PART 
101 GOVERNING TERRESTRIAL MICROWAVE RADIO SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 21; 47 CFR 94

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/09/94                     60 FR 2722
Report and Order                02/08/96


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Robert James
Phone: 202 418-0680

RIN: 3060-AF95
_______________________________________________________________________




4238. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 
COMPETITIVE BIDDING; 800 MHZ SMR COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/04/94                    59 FR 60111


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lisa Warner
Phone: 202 418-0620

RIN: 3060-AF98
_______________________________________________________________________




4239. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 
COMPETITIVE BIDDING; NARROWBAND PCS COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 24

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

3rd MO&O                        08/16/94                    59 FR 44058


Next Action Undetermined

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Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lisa Warner
Phone: 202 418-0620

RIN: 3060-AF99
_______________________________________________________________________




4240. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 
COMPETITIVE BIDDING; IVDS COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 95

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

R&O                             04/25/94                    59 FR 24947


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Aaron Goldschmidt
Phone: 202 418-0660
Fax: 202 634-7651

RIN: 3060-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




4241.  IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS 
ACT, CELLULAR UNSERVED AREAS COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 309(j)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Report and Order to establish competitive bidding rules for 
unserved cellular areas.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane Law, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2025 M Street, Room 5322
Phone: 202 418-0660
Fax: 202 634-7651

RIN: 3060-AG20
_______________________________________________________________________




4242.  IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS 
ACT, COMPETITIVE BIDDING BROADBAND PCS F BLOCK RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 309(j)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NPRM to modify the competitive bidding rules for the 
Broadband PCS F Block.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mark Bollinger, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2025 M Street, Room 5322
Phone: 202 418-0660
Fax: 202 418-7651

RIN: 3060-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________




4243.  REPORT AND ORDER (SECOND) TO ALLOW 220 MHZ LICENSES TO 
RELOCATE THEIR BASE STATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(d); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 
332

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Amendment of part 90 of the Commission's rules to allow 220 
MHz licenses to relocate their base stations to currently unauthorized 
sites.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/28/89                    55 FR 00328
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/15/90
Report and Order                03/14/91                    56 FR 19598
NPRM                            01/12/92                    57 FR 04180
NPRM Comment Period End         03/02/92
FNPRM                           08/28/95                    60 FR 46566


Next Action Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marty Liebman, Engineer/Attorney, Federal 
Communications Commission, 2025 M Street NW.
Phone: 202 418-1310

RIN: 3060-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Completed Actions


WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU



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4244. FREQUENCY COORDINATION-ALTERNATIVES AND OPTIONS TO THE PRESENT 
FREQUENCY COORDINATION SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/11/95                    60 FR 52894
Final Action Effective          09/13/95

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Gene Thomson
Phone: 202 428-0680

RIN: 3060-AE60
[FR Doc. 96-7483 Filed 05-10-96; 8:45 am]
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