[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Federal Communications Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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Part LIV



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 Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions; April 
1999

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. 
See 5 U.S.C. 602. The Agenda also provides the CFR citations and legal 
authorities which govern these proceedings. The 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: Vivian Keller, Attorney-Advisor, and 
Maura McGowan, Telecommunications Specialist, Office of Communications 
Business Opportunities, FCC, Room 644E, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20554, (202) 418-0990.

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 No. 80-1 or Docket No. 83-1). The abbreviation for the 
responsible Bureau usually precedes the docket number, as in ``MM 
Docket No. 79-164,'' which indicates that the responsible Bureau is 
the Mass Media Bureau. A docket number consisting of only five 
digits (e.g., Docket No. 29622) indicates that the docket was 
established before January 1, 1978.

    Notice of Inquiry (NOI)--issued by the Commission when it is 
seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas 
on a given topic. A comment period is specified during which all 
interested parties may submit comments.

    Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)--issued by the Commission 
when it is proposing a specific change to 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.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary,
Federal Communications Commission.

                                    Cable Services Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4097         Cable Television Rate Regulation.....................................................    3060-AF41
4098         Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service....................................    3060-AF48
4099         Customer Service Standards...........................................................    3060-AF69
4100         Cable Home Wiring....................................................................    3060-AG02
4101         Over-the-Air Reception Devices.......................................................    3060-AG24
4102         Closed Captioning....................................................................    3060-AG26
4103         Cable Act Reform.....................................................................    3060-AG27
4104         Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices.......................................    3060-AG28
4105         Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pole Attachment Provisions...........................    3060-AG71
4106         Digital Must Carry...................................................................    3060-AG91
4107         Horizontal Ownership Limits..........................................................    3060-AH09
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                                    Cable Services Bureau--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4108         Implementation of Section 551 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Parental Choice     3060-AG59
            in Television Programming.............................................................
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                                   Common Carrier Bureau--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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4109         Prescribing the Authorized Rate of Return for Interstate Services of Local Exchange      3060-AH18
            Carriers..............................................................................
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                                    Common Carrier Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4110         Rules and Policies Regarding Calling Number Identification Services (CC Docket 91-       3060-AF07
            281)..................................................................................
4111         Administration of the North American Numbering Plan..................................    3060-AF50
4112         Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements..........................    3060-AF51
4113         Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act..    3060-AF85
4114         Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)...........................................    3060-AG08
4115         Toll Free Service Access Codes, Fourth Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and       3060-AG11
            Order.................................................................................
4116         Implementation of Section 273 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Notice of           3060-AG36
            Proposed Rulemaking...................................................................
4117         Implementation of Non-Accounting Safeguards, Sec. 271 & 272 of Communications Act of     3060-AG37
            1996 & Regulatory Treatment of LEC Provisions of Interexchange Svcs. Orig. in LEC
            Local Exch. Area......................................................................
4118         Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services      3060-AG42
            Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996........................................
4119         Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and         3060-AG43
            Other Customer Information............................................................
4120         Telemessaging, Electronic Publishing, and Alarm Monitoring Services..................    3060-AG44
4121         Policy and Rules Concerning the Interstate, Interexchange Marketplace; Implementation    3060-AG45
            of Section 254(g) of the Communications Act of 1934, As Amended.......................
4122         Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the                      3060-AG46
            Telecommunications Act of 1996........................................................
4123         Implementation of Section 402(b)(1)(a) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (LEC        3060-AG47
            Tariff Streamlining Provisions).......................................................
4124         Regulatory Treatment of LEC Provision of Interexchange Service Originating in the        3060-AG48
            LEC's Local Exchange Area.............................................................
4125         Access Charge Reform.................................................................    3060-AG49
4126         Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of      3060-AG50
            1996, Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order........................
4127         Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline...................................................    3060-AG60
4128         Administration of the North American Numbering Plan, Carrier Identification Codes        3060-AG61
            (CICs)................................................................................
4129         Implementation of Section 402(b)(2)(A) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.........    3060-AG62
4130         In the Matter of Inside Wire, Third Report and Order.................................    3060-AG63
4131         Amendment of Rules Governing Procedures To Be Followed When Formal Complaints Are        3060-AG65
            Filed Against Common Carriers.........................................................
4132         Computer III Further Remand Proceedings: Bell Operating Company Provision of Enhanced    3060-AG72
            Services..............................................................................
4133         Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Detariffing of Interstate Exchange Access        3060-AG73
            Services for Non-Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers....................................
4134         In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA),          3060-AG74
            Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.........................................................
4135         In the Matter of the Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With               3060-AG75
            Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996......................
4136         In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for     3060-AG76
            Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities......................................
4137         Toll Fraud...........................................................................    3060-AG77
4138         1998 Biennial Regulatory Review/Review of Accounting and Cost Allocation Requirements    3060-AG98
4139         Biennial Review of ARMIS Reporting Requirements......................................    3060-AG99
4140         Performance Measurements and Reporting Requirements for Operations Support Systems,      3060-AH00
            Interconnection, Operator Services, and Directory Assistance..........................

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4141         Access Charge Reform for Rate-of-Return Local Exchange Carriers......................    3060-AH01
4142         Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications Capability......    3060-AH03
4143         Elimination of Part 41: Telegraph and Telephone Franks...............................    3060-AH04
4144         Streamlined Contributor Reporting Requirements.......................................    3060-AH06
4145         SBC Communications, Inc. Petition for Biennial Review................................    3060-AH19
4146         1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Review of Depreciation Requirements for Incumbent      3060-AH20
            Local Exchange Carriers...............................................................
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                                    Common Carrier Bureau--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4147         In the Matter of Billed Party Preference for 0+ Inter-LATA Calls.....................    3060-AF60
4148         Implementation of the Pay Telephone Reclassification and Compensation Provisions of      3060-AG64
            the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Second Report and Order)..........................
4149         Inquiry Concerning the Deployment of Advanced Telecommunications Capability to All       3060-AH05
            Americans/Pursuant to Section 706 of the 1996 Telecom Act.............................
4150         In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for     3060-AH08
            Individuals With Hearing Disabilities.................................................
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                              Compliance and Information Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4151         In the Matter of Amendment of Part 73, Subpart G, of the Commission's Rules Regarding    3060-AF21
            the Emergency Alert System............................................................
4152         In the Matter of the Commission's Forfeiture Policy Statement and Amendment of           3060-AF65
            Section 1.80 of the Rules To Incorporate the Forfeiture Guidelines....................
4153         In the Matter of Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning the Inspection of        3060-AG13
            Radio Installations on Large Cargo and Small Passenger Ships..........................
4154         Amendment of Part 2, Subpart K of the FCC's Rules Regarding the Importation of Radio     3060-AH07
            Frequency Devices Capable of Causing Harmful Interference.............................
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                             Office of Engineering and Technology--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4155         Cable System Compatibility With TV Receivers and VCRs................................    3060-AF38
4156         Wind Profiler Radar Systems..........................................................    3060-AF45
4157         Millimeter Wave Spectrum Allocation..................................................    3060-AF61
4158         Digital Equipment Deregulation.......................................................    3060-AF73
4159         MSS Spectrum Allocation..............................................................    3060-AF75
4160         Medical Care Telemetry Devices.......................................................    3060-AG18
4161         Unlicensed NII at 5 GHz..............................................................    3060-AG19
4162         Allocation of 455-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz............................................    3060-AG89
4163         Dedicated Short Range Communications of Intelligent Transportation Services..........    3060-AG94
4164         Regulations for RF Lighting Devices..................................................    3060-AG95
4165         Equipment Authorization Streamline II/Mutual Recognition Agreements and the GMPCS MOU    3060-AG96
4166         Uniden Scanners/Cellular Radio Signals...............................................    3060-AG97
4167         Industry Coordination Committee System for Broadcast Digital Television Service......    3060-AH13
4168         3650-3700 Government Transfer Band...................................................    3060-AH14
4169         Radionavigation Service at 31.8 - 32.2 GHz...........................................    3060-AH15
4170         Certification of Equipment in the 24.05-24.25 GHz Band at Field Strengths Up to 2500     3060-AH16
            mV/m..................................................................................

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4171         Fixed Satellite Service and Terrestrial System in the KU-Band (Skybridge)............    3060-AH17
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                             Office of Engineering and Technology--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4172         Revision of Marketing and Authorization Process......................................    3060-AF29
4173         RF Exposure Standard.................................................................    3060-AF32
4174         Arecibo Coordination Zone............................................................    3060-AG15
4175         Revision of the Experimental Radio Service Regulations...............................    3060-AG55
4176         Reallocation of TV Channels 60-69....................................................    3060-AG69
4177         Streamline the Equipment Authorization Process.......................................    3060-AG70
4178         V-Chip Technical Requirements........................................................    3060-AG90
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                                  Office of General Counsel--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4179         Amendment of the Commission's Ex Parte Rules in Joint Board Proceedings..............    3060-AH02
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                                     International Bureau--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4180         Establishing Rules and Policies for the Use of Spectrum for Mobile Satellite Service     3060-AF89
            in the L-Band.........................................................................
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                                     International Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4181         Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and        3060-AD70
            Licensing Procedures..................................................................
4182         Satellite Communications--NGO MSS....................................................    3060-AF42
4183         Preemption of Local Zoning Regulation of Satellite Earth Stations....................    3060-AF92
4184         Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in     3060-AF93
            the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band......................................................
4185         Redesignation of the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency Band....................................    3060-AF94
4186         Amendment of Policy To Allow Non-U.S. Licensed Space Stations To Provide Service in      3060-AG31
            the United States.....................................................................
4187         Streamlining Regulations Related to International Common Carriers....................    3060-AG84
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                                      Mass Media Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4188         Advanced Television Service (MM Docket 87-268).......................................    3060-AE24
4189         Transfer of Control of Non-Stock Entities MM Docket 89-77............................    3060-AE31
4190         Local Television Ownership Rule (MM Docket No. 91-221)...............................    3060-AF79
4191         Filing of Television Network Affiliation Contracts (MM Docket No. 95-40).............    3060-AF80
4192         Rules Governing Broadcast Television Advertising (MM Docket No. 95-90)...............    3060-AF81
4193         Attribution of Broadcast Interests (MM Docket Nos. 94-150, 92-51, 87-154)............    3060-AF82

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4194         Minor Modifications of Broadcast Licenses Without Prior Construction Permit..........    3060-AG30
4195         Newspaper/Broadcast Cross-Ownership..................................................    3060-AG53
4196         National Television Ownership Rules (MM Docket Nos. 96-222, 91-221, 87-8)............    3060-AG54
4197         Main Studio/Public File Requirements for Broadcasters (MMB Docket 97-138)............    3060-AG68
4198         Competitive Bidding for Broadcast Services...........................................    3060-AG78
4199         1998 Biennial Review of Broadcast Ownership..........................................    3060-AG79
4200         1998 Biennial Review-Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules, and Processes...    3060-AG80
4201         Review of Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74.........................................    3060-AG81
4202         Review of Broadcast and Cable EEO Rules and Policies.................................    3060-AH10
4203         Low Power FM Radio...................................................................    3060-AH11
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                                      Mass Media Bureau--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4204         EEO Streamlining Proposals (MMB Docket No. 96-16)....................................    3060-AG29
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                                 Office of Managing Director--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4205         Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for FY 1999.............................    3060-AG92
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                                 Office of Managing Director--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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4206         Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for FY 1998.............................    3060-AG66
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                              Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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4207         Amendment of Part 80 of the Commission's Rules Concerning VHF Maritime Operations....    3060-AF14
4208         Rulemaking To Amend Part 1 and Part 21 To Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz Band and To      3060-AF26
            Establish Rules and Policies for Local Multi-Point Distribution Service...............
4209         Refarming............................................................................    3060-AF35
4210         Future Development of 800 MHz SMR; Competitive Bidding Wide Area.....................    3060-AF47
4211         Resale and Roaming Obligations Pertaining to Commercial Mobile Radio Services........    3060-AF58
4212         Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding;         3060-AF99
            Narrowband PCS Competitive Bidding Rules..............................................
4213         Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding; IVDS    3060-AG00
            Competitive Bidding Rules.............................................................
4214         39 GHz Channel Plan..................................................................    3060-AG16
4215         Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding          3060-AG21
            Broadband PCS F Block Rules...........................................................
4216         Amendment of Part 90 of the FCC's Rules To Provide for the Use of the 220-222 MHz        3060-AG23
            Band..................................................................................
4217         Revision of the Commission's Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911             3060-AG34
            Emergency Calling Systems.............................................................
4218         Wireless Communications Services.....................................................    3060-AG56
4219         Implementation of Section 225 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to           3060-AG58
            Telecommunication Services and Equipment, and Customer Premise Equipment, for Persons
            With Disabilities.....................................................................

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4220         Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety       3060-AG85
            Communications Requirements...........................................................
4221         Multiple Access Systems..............................................................    3060-AG86
4222         Amendment of Part I of the Commission's Rules--Competitive Bidding Procedures........    3060-AG87
4223         Amendment to Part 27 of the FCC's Rules To Revise Rules for Services in the 2.3GHz       3060-AG93
            Band and To Include Licensing of Services in the 47 Ghz Band..........................
4224         Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules To Adopt Regulations for Automatic        3060-AH12
            Vehicle Monitoring Systems Second Report and Order....................................
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                              Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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4225         Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing Payment      3060-AG88
            for Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees..................................
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Cable Services Bureau



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4097. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 543

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has adopted rate regulations to implement 
Section 623 of the Cable Act of 1992 to ensure that cable subscribers 
nationwide enjoy the rates that would be charged by cable systems 
operating in a competitive environment. Reconsideration requested. The 
14th Order on Reconsideration addresses petitions on issues governing 
regulated services by cable systems.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/04/93                       58 FR 48
R&O and FNPRM                   05/21/93                    58 FR 29736
MO&O and FNPRM                  08/18/93                    58 FR 43816
3rd R&O                         11/30/93                    58 FR 63087
Order on Recon, 4th R&O, and 5th 
NPRM                            04/15/94                    59 FR 17943
3rd Order on Recon              04/15/94                    59 FR 17961
5th Order on Recon and FNPRM    10/13/94                    59 FR 51869
4th Order on Recon              10/21/94                    59 FR 53113
6th Order on Recon, 5th R&O, and 
7th NPRM                        12/06/94                    59 FR 62614
7th Order on Recon              01/25/95                     60 FR 4863
9th Order on Recon              02/27/95                    60 FR 10512
8th Order on Recon              03/17/95                    60 FR 14373
6th R&O and 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
10th Order on Recon             04/08/96                    61 FR 15388
Order on Recon of the 1st R&O 
and Further NPRM                04/15/96                    61 FR 16447
MO&O                            02/12/97                     62 FR 6491
Report on Cable Industry Prices 02/24/97                     62 FR 8245
R&O                             03/31/97                    62 FR 15118
14th Order on Recon             10/15/97                    62 FR 53572


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission
Phone: 202 418-7039
TDD: 202 418-7172
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF41
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4098. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION: COST OF SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 543

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has established rules pursuant to which cable 
operators may set rates for regulated cable service in accordance with 
traditional cost-of-service principles, as modified to take account of 
unique characteristics of the cable industry. These rules are the 
subject of pending petitions for reconsideration. In addition, the 
Commission is considering comments received in response to a Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the rate of return that should 
be applied in cost-of-service cases.

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/FNPRM03/08/96                     61 FR 9361


Next Action Undetermined

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission
Phone: 202 418-7039
TDD: 202 418-7172
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF48
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4099. CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i) to 154(j); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 552

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, April 3, 1993.

Abstract: The Commission has adopted customer service standards for 
cable operators nationwide to implement the provisions of the Cable Act 
of 1992. Such standards shall include, at a minimum, cable systems 
office hours, telephone availability, installations, outages, service 
calls, and communication between the cable operator and subscriber, 
including billing and refunds.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/23/92                    57 FR 61038
R&O                             04/19/93                    58 FR 21107


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Policy and Rules Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Cable Services Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7039
TDD: 202 418-7172
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF69
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4100. CABLE HOME WIRING

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 544(i)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 6, 1997, the FCC adopted a Report and Order and 
Second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 97-7360) that amends its 
cable inside wiring rules to enhance competition in the video 
distribution marketplace. The Second FNPRM seeks comment on, among 
other things, whether there are circumstances where the FCC should 
adopt restrictions on exclusive contracts in order to further promote 
competition in the MDU marketplace. A Petition for Review was filed in 
the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit on November 24, 
1997. The FCC has received petitions for reconsideration and has 
requested the 8th Circuit to hold the pending court case in abeyance 
until the Commission takes action on the pending petitions. The Court 
granted the Commission's request.

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
NPRM                            02/01/96                     61 FR 3657
1st Order on Recon & FNPRM      02/16/96                     61 FR 6210
FNRPM                           09/03/97                    62 FR 46453
R&O and 2d FNPRM                11/14/97                    62 FR 60165


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Staff Attorney, Policy and Rules 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Cable Services Bureau, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7039
TDD: 202 418-7172
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG02
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4101. OVER-THE-AIR RECEPTION DEVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-104, sec 207

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 1

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

Abstract: The FCC has prescribed regulations to prohibit restrictions 
that impair a viewer's ability to receive video programming services 
through antennas designed for over-the-air reception of television 
broadcast signals, multichannel multipoint distribution service, or 
direct broadcast satellite service. Petitions for reconsideration are 
pending.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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R&O & FNPRM                     03/15/96                    61 FR 10710
NPRM                            04/18/96                    61 FR 16890
R&O, MO&O, FNPRM                09/04/96                    61 FR 46557
Order on Recon                  12/07/98                    63 FR 67422
Second Report and Order         12/23/98                    63 FR 71027


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Darryl Cooper, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Cable Services Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1039
TDD: 202 418-7172
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG24
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4102. CLOSED CAPTIONING

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 613

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 79

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC adopted regulations to ensure that video programming 
is accessible to persons with hearing disabilities through closed 
captioning. The rules were adopted in August 1997 and modified in 
response to petitions for reconsideration in September 1998. The FNPRM 
adopted in January 1998 seeks comment on appropriate rules and policies 
to ensure the accessibility of televised emergency information to 
persons with hearing disabilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI                             12/15/95                    60 FR 65052
Order                           01/29/96                     61 FR 2781

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Order                           03/12/96                     61 FR 9963
Report                          08/14/96                    61 FR 42249
NPRM                            02/03/97                     62 FR 4959
Order                           03/24/97                    62 FR 13853
R&O                             09/16/97                    62 FR 48487
FNRPM                           01/21/98                     63 FR 3070


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marcia Glauberman, Statistician, Federal Communications 
Commission
Phone: 202 418-7046
TDD: 202 418-7172

RIN: 3060-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________




4103. CABLE ACT REFORM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 522; 47 USC 543; 47 USC 544; 47 
USC 548; 47 USC 552

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding implements the cable reform section of the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996. It addresses several issues, including 
the cable rate complaint process, effective competition and subscriber 
notifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Order & NPRM                    04/30/96                    61 FR 19013


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Attorney, Policy and Rules Division, 
Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-7039
TDD: 202 418-7172
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




4104. COMPETITIVE AVAILABILITY OF NAVIGATION DEVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 549

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC has adopted rules to address the mandate expressed in 
Section 629 of the Communications Act to ensure the commercial 
availability of ``navigation devices'', the equipment used to access 
video programming and other services from multichannel video 
programming systems. Petitions for reconsideration are pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/05/97                    62 FR 10011
R&O                             07/15/98                    63 FR 38089


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas Horan, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission
Phone: 202 418-2486
TDD: 202 418-7172
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




4105. TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996, POLE ATTACHMENT PROVISIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 224; 
47 USC 303; 47 USC 403

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1.1401 to 1.1416

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, February 8, 1998.

Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission continues its 
implementation of section 703 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 
(1996 Act), by amending the Commission's rules relating to pole 
attachments. The Commission is required to prescribe regulations, no 
later than two years after the date of enactment of the 1996 Act, to 
govern the charges for pole attachments used by cable operators and 
telecommunications carriers to provide telecommunications services, 
when the parties fail to resolve a dispute over such charges. The new 
R&O, FCC 98-20, released Feb 6, 1998, prescribes regulations to govern 
these charges. Petitions for reconsideration are pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/18/97                    62 FR 43963
R&O                             03/12/98                    63 FR 12013


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Cheryl King, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Cable Services Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2284
TDD: 202 418-7172
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG71
_______________________________________________________________________




4106. DIGITAL MUST CARRY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 534

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 614(b)(4)(B) of the Communications Act requires that, 
at the time the Commission prescribes standards for advanced 
television, it should ``initiate a proceeding to establish any changes 
in the signal carriage requirements of cable television systems 
necessary to ensure cable carriage of those broadcast signals of local 
commercial television stations which have been changed to conform with 
such modified standards.'' The FCC has issued an NPRM pursuant to the 
requirements of that Section.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/98                    63 FR 42330


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ben Golant, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Consumer Protection and Competition Division, Cable 
Services Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7111
TDD: 202 418-7172
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG91


_______________________________________________________________________



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4107.  HORIZONTAL OWNERSHIP LIMITS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 533

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 613 of the Communications Act requires the Commission 
to ``prescribe rules and regulations through cable systems owned by 
such a person, or in which such a person has an attributable 
interest.'' On June 26, 1998, the Commission issued a Second Memorandum 
Opinion & Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, FCC 98-138, in this matter. Among other things, the Further 
Notice seeks comment on whether, in light of evolving market 
conditions, 30 percent should remain the appropriate horizontal 
ownership limit, whether the Commission should revise the rules to 
consider the presence in the market of all multi-channel video 
programming providers rather than cable operators alone, and whether to 
base the limit on actual subscribers rather than on homes passed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Second MO&O on Recon and FNPRM  07/14/98                    63 FR 37790


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Darryl Cooper, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission
Phone: 202 418-1039
TDD: 202 418-7172
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Completed Actions


Cable Services Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




4108. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 551 OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 
1996, PARENTAL CHOICE IN TELEVISION PROGRAMMING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-104, sec 551(e)

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Under section 551(e) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 
(the 1996 Act), the Commission was to determine, in consultation with 
the appropriate public interest groups and interested individuals from 
the private sector, whether: (1) video programming distributors have 
established, within one year of the 1996 Act's enactment, voluntary 
rules for rating video programming that contains sexual, violent, or 
other indecent material about which parents should be informed before 
it is displayed to children: (2) such voluntary rules are acceptable to 
the Commission; and (3) video programming distributors have agreed 
voluntarily to broadcast signals that contain ratings of such 
programming. Pursuant to the 1996 Act, the National Association Of 
Broadcasters, the National Cable Television Association, and the Motion 
Picture Association of America (the Industry) jointly developed a 
rating system of voluntary parental guidelines adopted and currently 
being implemented by television broadcasters and networks, cable 
networks and systems, and television program producers. Subsequently, 
the FCC issued a Report and Order that found that distributors of video 
programming (1) have established acceptable voluntary rules for rating 
certain certain video programming and (2) have agreed voluntarily to 
broadcast signals that contain ratings of such programming. The 
Commission's work in this proceeding is completed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Public Notice                   04/23/97                    62 FR 24654
Public Notice                   05/27/97                    62 FR 28703
Public Notice                   07/16/97                    62 FR 38090
Public Notice                   09/15/97                    62 FR 48281
Final Action                    03/13/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Cable Services Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7039
TDD: 202 418-7172
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG59
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)             Proposed Rule Stage


Common Carrier Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




4109.  PRESCRIBING THE AUTHORIZED RATE OF RETURN FOR INTERSTATE 
SERVICES OF LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 201(b); 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 202 to 
205; 47 USC 218 to 220; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 403

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 65.301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Notice initiates a proceeding to represcribe the 
authorized rate of return for interstate access services provided by 
ILECs. It marks the first prescription proceeding since we revised the 
rules governing procedures and methodologies for prescribing and 
enforcing the rate of return for ILECs not subject to price cap 
regulation, and the first prescription proceeding since the Commission 
adopted its price cap rules for local exchange carriers. In this 
Notice, we seek comment on the methods by which we could calculate the 
ILECs' cost of capital. In the Notice, we propose corrections to errors 
in the

[[Page 22277]]

codified formulas for the cost of debt and cost of preferred stock and 
seek comment on whether this proceeding warrants a change in the low-
end formula adjustment for local exchange carriers subject to price 
caps.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/98                    63 FR 55988
NPRM Comment Period End         04/08/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas G. David, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 L Street NW., Room 200J, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7116
Fax: 202 418-0167
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Common Carrier Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




4110. RULES AND POLICIES REGARDING CALLING NUMBER IDENTIFICATION 
SERVICES (CC DOCKET 91-281)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.1600 to 64.1604

Legal Deadline:  Final, Judicial, January 1, 1997.
The R&O set effective date of 12/1/95 for carriers to pass CPN, provide 
per call blocking, & provide unblocking if blocking is offered. 
Numerous other deadlines for when stays, waivers expire.

Abstract: The Report and Order and Further Notice found that a Federal 
model for interstate delivery of calling party number (CPN) is in the 
public interest and that the model must protect calling party privacy. 
The Second Report and Order confirms this finding, addresses 53 
petitions for reconsideration of the Report and Order and adopts rules 
that: ensure the interstate delivery of calling party number; ensure 
that callers can activate a per-call privacy mechanism (by dialing *67) 
to block display of their numbers to called parties; and ensure that if 
State policies permit and customers select to have per-line blocking, 
callers can activate a per-call unblocking mechanism (by dialing *82) 
to display their numbers to called parties. Further, the Second Report 
and Order adopts rules to ensure that for other services that use 
calling party number or calling name, when a caller requests privacy, a 
carrier may not reveal that caller's number or name, nor may the 
carrier use the number or name to allow the called party to contact the 
calling party. These rules became generally effective December 1, 1995. 
Hotel and motel lines, public payphones, party lines, and call return 
services must comply with these rules by January 1, 1997. The 
Commission has granted several temporary stays and waivers of these 
rules. The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comments on 
whether the caller ID rules should be extended to Private Branch 
Exchange systems and private payphones. The Fourth Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking seeks comments on whether local exchange carriers without 
blocking software should be exempted from the caller ID rules and 
required not to pass CPN. BellSouth has petitioned to Commission to 
reconsider the rules established in the Second Report and Order that 
applied the caller ID rules to call return services, hotel and motel 
lines, and public payphones. The 3rd Report and Order, released March 
25, 1997, clarified that called ID rules do apply to call return 
services and party lines. Siemens petitioned for reconsideration of 
caller ID rules as to equipment manufacturers. The network services 
division of the Common Carrier Bureau granted a stay of the FCC's rules 
for private branch exchange (PBX) manufacturers.

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
Third R&O                       06/23/97                    62 FR 34015


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: The title of this item was revised when the 
status was changed from RM 7397 to CC Docket 91-281. The RM was a 
public notice calling for comments and, upon receipt of comments and 
replies, was terminated in favor of the NPRM under CC Docket 91-281.

Agency Contact: Jared Carlson, Attorney, Network Services Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Room 210-C, 2000 M Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2350
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF07
_______________________________________________________________________




4111. ADMINISTRATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 
403; 47 USC 152 to 155; 47 USC 3 to 4; 47 USC 207 to 209; 47 USC 225 to 
227; 47 USC 251 to 252; 47 USC 271; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 218

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 151; 47 CFR 154; 47 CFR 201 to 205; 47 CFR 403; 
47 CFR 52.1 to 52.99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Report and Order lays the foundation for the fair and 
effective administration of numbering in the United States. The Report 
and Order establishes a model for administration of numbering resources 
in a competitive environment. In this model, the FCC will set broad 
policy objectives, be the final arbiter of domestic numbering disputes 
and work closely with other members of the North American Numbering 
Plan (NANP), the states, industry and consumers to ensure fair and 
effective number administration. The Report and

[[Page 22278]]

Order creates the North American Number Council (NANC) under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act. In the Third Report and Order, released 
on October 9, 1997, the Commission affirmed the NANC's selection of 
Lockheed Martin IMS as the new NANP administrator. The NANP 
administrator is a nongovernmental entity that is not aligned with any 
particular telecommunications industry segment, and upon selection and 
following a transition period, assumed Bellcore's current NANP 
administrator functions and the central office code administration 
functions currently handled by the dominant local exchange carrier in 
each area code. The rules were expanded to accommodate the requirements 
of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. See FCC 96-337, released August 
8, 1996.

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
2d R&O                          09/06/96                    61 FR 47284
3rd R&O                         10/09/97                    62 FR 55179


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Blaise Scinto, Deputy Chief, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1380
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF50
_______________________________________________________________________




4112. USE OF N11 CODES AND OTHER ABBREVIATED DIALING ARRANGEMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1992, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in 
CC Docket 92-105 proposing that local exchange carriers (LECs) be 
required to make N11 codes available for access to information service 
providers. In this proposal, LECs could establish any reasonable 
assignment criteria for such allocation, including ``first come, first 
served.'' The FCC's General Counsel released a letter indicating it 
found no regulatory or legal obstacles to assignment of N11 codes for 
information services. On February 19, 1997, the FCC released a First 
Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in that 
Docket (FCC 97-51) which allows incumbent LECs, in addition to the 
states and Bell Communications Research (Bellcore), to continue to 
perform the N11 code administration functions that they performed at 
the time of enactment of the 1996 Act amendments to the 1934 Act, until 
further FCC action. The FCC concludes that: (1) 311 should be assigned 
as a national number for access to non-emergency police calls; (2) 711 
should be assigned as a national number for access to 
telecommunications relay services (TRS); (3) all providers of telephone 
exchange service must be able to have their customers call 611 and 811 
to reach their repair and business service offices; and (4) a LEC may 
not itself offer enhanced services using a 411 code or any other N11 
code, unless that LEC offers access to the code on a reasonable 
nondiscriminatory basis to competing enhanced service providers in the 
local service area for which it is using the code to facilitate 
distribution of their enhanced services. In the FNPRM, the FCC asks for 
comment on: (1) the technical feasibility of implementing 711 for TRS 
access; (2) the possibility of developing an N11 gateway offering 
access to multiple TRS providers; (3) whether with such access, TRS 
calls would still be answered within mandatory minimum answer times; 
(4) whether such a gateway would be consistent with section 255; and 
(5) whether other important disability services could be accessed 
thereby; (6) the possibility of providing both voice and text TRS 
services through the same abbreviated TRS code; (7) the proprietary 
nature of N11 codes; and (8) an FCC proposal to transfer administration 
of N11 codes at the local level from incumbent LECs to the North 
American Numbering Plan (NANP) administrator. In 1992, the Commission 
released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 92-105 
proposing that local exchange carriers be required to make N11 codes 
available for access to information service providers. On February 19, 
1997, the Commission released a First Report and Order and Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 97-51) in the docket, permitting 
incumbent LECs, in addition to the States and Bellcore, to continue to 
perform the N11 code administration functions that they performed at 
the time of enactment of the 1996 Act amendments to the Communications 
Act of 1934, until further Commission action. The Commission also 
concluded that the 311 code should be assigned as a national number for 
access to nonemergency police calls, that 711 should be assigned as a 
national number for access to telecommunications relay services (TRS), 
that telephone exchange service providers must have 611 and 811 numbers 
for customers to reach the provider's repair and business service 
offices, and that LECs may offer enhanced services using a 411 code or 
other N11 code only if they offer access to the code to other enhanced 
service providers on a reasonable, nondiscriminatory basis. Petitions 
for reconsideration or clarification on the order have been filed. In 
the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission requested 
comment on issues related to the technical feasibility of implementing 
711 for TRS access. Comment and reply comment filing deadlines were 
March 31 and April 30, 1997, respectively.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/29/92                    57 FR 22681
First R&O                       02/26/97                     62 FR 8633
FNPRM                           02/26/97                     62 FR 8671


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Helene Shrier Nankin, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1466
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF51
_______________________________________________________________________




4113. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PORTIONS OF THE 1996 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151 et seq as amended

[[Page 22279]]

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 54

Legal Deadline:  NPRM, Statutory, March 8, 1996. Final, Statutory, May 
8, 1997. Other, Statutory, November 8, 1996.
Federal-State Joint Board R&O released May 8, 1997.

Abstract: As required by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the 
Commission sought comment on proposals for reforming universal service. 
On November 8, 1996, the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service 
issued a recommended decision on changes to the universal service 
support mechanisms. In addition, on January 10, 1997, the Commission 
issued an NPRM and NOI on changes to the Board of Directors of the 
National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), regarding the 
administration of universal service. On May 8, 1997, the Commission, at 
the direction of Congress, released its order implementing the 
universal service portions of the 1996 Act. On December 30, 1997, the 
Commission issued the 4th Order on Reconsideration which made changes 
and clarifications to the May 8 Order. On June 22, 1998, the Commission 
issued the 5th Order on Reconsideration which revised the collection 
levels for the schools and libraries support mechanism through June 30, 
1999, and revised the collection levels for the rural health care 
support mechanism through December 31, 1998. The 5th Order on 
Reconsideration also revised the priority with which schools and 
libraries and rural health care providers will receive support. On 
October 28, 1998, the Commission issued the 5th Report and Order, in 
which it adopted the model platform for its forward-looking economic 
cost methodology, which will be used to determine support for non-rural 
carriers beginning July 1, 1999. On November 21, 1998, the Commission 
issued the 8th Order on Reconsideration in which it consolidated the 
administration of universal service into a single entity known as the 
Universal Service Administrative Company or USAC. On November 25, 1998, 
the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service issued its Second 
Recommended Decision in which the Joint Board made certain 
recommendations to the Commission regarding the high cost support 
mechanism.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM Comment Period End         03/08/96                    61 FR 10499
Recommended Decision Federal-
State Joint Board, Universal 
Service                         11/08/96                    61 FR 63778
First R&O Implement Schools/
Libraries Admin. Prov., S.254, 
1996 Act                        05/08/97                    62 FR 32862
Second R&O Implement of 
Universal Service Provisions of 
1996 Telecom Act                05/08/97                    62 FR 32862
Order on Recon                  07/10/97                    62 FR 40742
R&O & 2d Order on Recon         07/18/97                    62 FR 41294
Order on Recon, 2d R&O, & FNPRM 08/15/97                    62 FR 47404
3rd R&O                         10/14/97                    62 FR 56118
2d Order on Recon, CC Docket 97-
21                              11/26/97                    62 FR 65036
4th Order on Recon              12/30/97                     62 FR 2093
5th Order on Recon              06/22/98                    63 FR 43088
5th R&O                         10/28/98                    63 FR 63993
8th Order on Recon              11/21/98
2d Recommended Decision         11/25/98
Final Order Changes to the Board 
of Directors of NECA             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Irene Flannery, Federal Communications Commission, 
Common Carrier Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7400
Fax: 202 418-7361
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________




4114. 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
First R&O                       06/11/97                    62 FR 31868


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Aaron Goldschmidt, Federal Communications Commission, 
Competitive Pricing Division, Room 518, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, 
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7146

RIN: 3060-AG08
_______________________________________________________________________




4115. TOLL FREE SERVICE ACCESS CODES, FOURTH REPORT AND ORDER AND 
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Fourth R&O and MO&O assures that toll free numbers are 
allocated on an efficient, fair, and orderly basis.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/95                    60 FR 57157
Second R&O                      04/25/97                    62 FR 20126
Fourth R&O and MO&O             03/30/98                    63 FR 16440


Next Action Undetermined

[[Page 22280]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Martin Schwimmer, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2334
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________




4116. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 273 OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 
1996; NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 273; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 153; 47 USC 154; 47 
USC 157; 47 USC 201 to 209; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 251; 47 USC 403

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking implements provisions of the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996 relating to the manufacturing of 
telecommunications equipment and customer premises equipment by the 
Bell Operating Companies and their affiliates.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/11/96                     62 FR 3638
NPRM Comment Period End         01/24/97


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gregory Cooke, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Common Carrier Bureau, 2000 M Street NW., 235, Washington, 
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2320
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG36
_______________________________________________________________________




4117. IMPLEMENTATION OF NON-ACCOUNTING SAFEGUARDS, SEC. 271 & 272 OF 
COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 & REGULATORY TREATMENT OF LEC PROVISIONS OF 
INTEREXCHANGE SVCS. ORIG. IN LEC LOCAL EXCH. AREA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 271; 47 USC 272; 47 USC 
303(r)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 61.41; 47 CFR 61.58; 47 CFR 63.71; 47 CFR 64.702; 
47 CFR 1.720; 47 CFR 1.721; 47 CFR 1.735

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On March 24, 1998, the FCC released an Order staying the 
provision for the April 18, 1998 deadline by which independent LECs 
that provide for in-region, interstate interexchange services on an 
integrated basis must comply with the FCC's requirement that they 
provide these services through a separate affiliate. To insure that 
independent LECs do not incur compliance costs while the possibility of 
changes to the requirement still exists, the Order stays the the 
portion of the rule that provides the deadline for compliance until 60 
days after release of a Commission reconsideration order addressing 
this issue. The Second Report and Order in the Proprietary Network 
Information (CPNI) proceeding (CC Docket No. 96-115) resolved CPNI 
issues raised in this proceeding that had been deferred, including 
obligations in connection with sections 272 and 274 of the 1996 Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/96                    61 FR 39392
FNPRM                           01/21/97                     62 FR 2991
1st R&O                         01/21/97                     62 FR 2927
2nd Order on Recon.             07/07/97                    62 FR 36216
Order                           04/06/98                    63 FR 16696
Second R&O                      04/24/98                    63 FR 20326
Erratum                         06/25/98                    63 FR 34603


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Margaret Egler, Policy Program Planning Division, 
Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-1580

RIN: 3060-AG37
_______________________________________________________________________




4118. POLICIES AND RULES GOVERNING INTERSTATE PAY-PER-CALL AND OTHER 
INFORMATION SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 228

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.1501; 47 CFR 64.1504; 47 CFR 64.1510

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has received comments on proposed rules 
designed to implement the 1996 Telecommunications Act with respect to 
information services to prevent abusive and deceptive practices by 
entities that might try to circumvent the statutory requirements. The 
proposed rules address generally the use of dialing sequences other 
than the 900 service access code to provide information services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/96                    61 FR 31481
NPRM Comment Period End         09/16/96


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Romano, Industry Analyst, Enforcement Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, 2025 M St NW.
Phone: 202 418-0960
Fax: 202 418-0236
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG42
_______________________________________________________________________




4119. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIERS' USE OF CUSTOMER PROPRIETARY NETWORK 
INFORMATION AND OTHER CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 222; 47 USC 275; 47 
USC 303(r)

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On February 27, 1998, the FCC released a Second Report and 
Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Second Report and 
Order resolved CPNI issues raised in other proceedings and promulgated 
regulations to implement the statutory obligations of section 222 of 
the Telecommunications Act of 1996. The FNPRM seeks additional comment 
on three issues involving carrier duties and obligations established 
under 222(a) and (b) of the Act.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/28/96                    61 FR 26483
Public Notice                   02/25/97                     62 FR 8414
FNPRM                           02/27/98
2d R&O                          02/27/98
FNPRM                           04/28/98                    63 FR 20364
2d R&O                          04/28/98                    63 FR 20326


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Margaret Egler, Federal Communications Commission, 
Policy and Program Planning Division
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413

RIN: 3060-AG43
_______________________________________________________________________




4120. TELEMESSAGING, ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING, AND ALARM MONITORING 
SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 260; 47 USC 274; 47 
USC 275; 47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64; 47 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On February 7, 1997, the Commission released an Order that 
implements the telemessaging and electronic publishing provisions of 
the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (1996 Act), sections 260 and 274, 
respectively. Section 260 delineates the conditions under which 
incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs) may offer telemessaging 
services. Section 274 permits Bell Operating Companies (BOCs) to 
provide electronic publishing services only through a ``separated 
affiliate'' or an ``electronic publishing joint venture'' that meets 
certain separation, nondiscrimination, and joint marketing 
requirements. On March 25, 1997, the Commission released a Second 
Report and Order implementing the alarm monitoring service provisions 
set forth in section 275 of the 1996 Act. Among other things, the Order 
concludes that Ameritech is the only BOC that qualifies for 
grandfathering treatment under section 275(a)(2) of the 1996 Act, and 
also finds that incumbent LECs, including BOCs, that provide basic 
telecommunications services or information services that are used by 
third parties to provide alarm monitoring services are not engaged in 
the provision of alarm monitoring service. The Order also finds that 
the Computer III/ONA requirements continue to govern the provision of 
alarm monitoring services and telemessaging. The Order also concludes 
that section 260(a) of the Act imposes nondiscrimination requirements 
on incumbent LEC provision of telemessaging services that are in 
addition to those found in sections 201 and 202.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/96                    61 FR 39385
FNPRM                           02/20/97                     62 FR 7744
1st R&O                         02/20/97                     62 FR 7690
2nd R&O                         04/04/97                    62 FR 16093


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael Pryor, Attorney Advisor, Policy & Program 
Planning Division, Federal Communications Commission, Common Carrier 
Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413
  
Wendy Lader, Attorney, Alarm Monitoring, Federal Communications 
Commission, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1381

RIN: 3060-AG44
_______________________________________________________________________




4121. POLICY AND RULES CONCERNING THE INTERSTATE, INTEREXCHANGE 
MARKETPLACE; IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 254(G) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT 
OF 1934, AS AMENDED

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 
214(e); 47 USC 215; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 220

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.702(e); 47 CFR 61

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On March 25, 1996, the Commission released an NPRM seeking 
comment on its proposal that nondominant interexchange carriers should 
no longer file tariffs. On October 29, 1996, the Commission adopted the 
Second Report and Order in which it determined that the statutory 
forbearance criteria in section 10 of the Communications Act were met 
for complete detariffing of the interstate, domestic, interexchange 
services offered by nondominant interexchange carriers. The Commission 
determined that such carriers would no longer be allowed to file 
tariffs pursuant to section 203 of the Communications Act for such 
services, with limited exceptions. The Commission maintained the 
tariffing requirement for the international portion of bundled domestic 
and international service offerings. It further required nondominant 
interexchange carriers to: (1) file an annual certification stating 
that they are in compliance with the requirements of section 254(g); 
(2) maintain supporting documentation on the rates, terms, and 
conditions of their interstate, domestic, interexchange services that 
they could submit to the Commission within ten business days upon 
request; and (3) make publicly available information concerning current 
rates, terms, and conditions for all of their interstate, domestic 
interexchange services. Several parties appealed, requesting a stay of 
the 2nd R&O pending review by the D.C. Circuit. On 2/13/1997, the 
Circuit granted certain motions. The result was that nondominant 
interexchange carriers were required to file tariffs for their 
interstate, domestic, interexchange service. On 8/20/1997, the FCC 
released an Order On Reconsideration in which it modified the 2d R&O 
by:(1) adopting permissive detariffing for interstate, domestic, 
interexchange direct-dial services to which end users obtain access by 
dialing an access code; (2) adopting permissive detariffing for the 1st 
45 days of service to new customers that contact the local exchange 
carrier to choose their primary interexchange carrier; and (3) 
eliminating the requirement that nondominant interexchange carriers 
make publicly available information concerning current rates and terms 
for most interstate, domestic interexchange services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/03/96                    61 FR 14717
R&O, Sec. 254(g) Requirements of 
Communications Act              08/16/96                    61 FR 42558
2nd R&O                         11/22/96                    61 FR 59340

[[Page 22282]]

Order                           11/04/97                    62 FR 59583


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrea Kearney, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Room 544, Policy and Program Planning 
Division
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413

RIN: 3060-AG45
_______________________________________________________________________




4122. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISION OF 
THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 
226; 47 USC 228; 47 USC 258

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.1150; 47 CFR 64.1100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Order establishes new rules and policies governing 
section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934 (ACT), as amended by the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996, which makes it unlawful for any 
telecommunications carrier to ``submit or execute a change in a 
subscriber's selection of a provider of telecommunications exchange 
service or telephone toll service except in accordance with such 
verification procedures as the Commission shall prescribe.'' The rules 
provide, among other things, that any telecommunications carrier that 
violates such verification procedures and that collects charges for 
telephone exchange service or telephone toll service from a subscriber, 
shall be liable to the carrier previously selected by the subscriber in 
an amount equal to all charges paid by the subscriber after such 
violation. In the FNPRM we seek comment on several proposals to further 
strengthen our slamming rules, including a proposal to require 
unauthorized carriers to remit to authorized carriers certain amounts 
in addition to the amount paid by slammed subscribers, as well as 
proposals for preventing the confusion and slamming that results from 
resellers using the same carrier identification codes (CICs) as their 
facilities-based carriers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

FNPRM                           08/14/97                    62 FR 43493
MO&O on Recon                   08/14/97                    62 FR 43493
FNPRM Comment Period End        09/30/97
Second FNPRM                    12/17/98
Second Report & Order           12/17/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kimberly Parker, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Common Carrier Bureau, 2025 M Street NW.,  6110, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7393
Fax: 202 418-0236
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




4123. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 402(B)(1)(A) OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS 
ACT OF 1996 (LEC TARIFF STREAMLINING PROVISIONS)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1.773(a); 47 CFR 61.58

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, February 8, 1997.
The Act of 1996 provides that streamlining provisions apply to any 
charge, classification, regulation, or practice filed on or after one 
year after date of enactment of the Act (i.e., 2/8/97).

Abstract: In this Report and Order, the FCC adopted rules to implement 
the specific streamlining requirements of the Telecommunications Act of 
1996. Petitions for reconsideration were filed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/24/96                    61 FR 49987
NPRM Comment Period End         10/24/96
R&O                             02/07/97                     62 FR 5757


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joi Nolen, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-1520
Fax: 202 418-1567

RIN: 3060-AG47
_______________________________________________________________________




4124. REGULATORY TREATMENT OF LEC PROVISION OF INTEREXCHANGE SERVICE 
ORIGINATING IN THE LEC'S LOCAL EXCHANGE AREA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 271; 47 USC 272; 47 USC 
303(r)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 61.3(o); 47 CFR 61.3(t)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On April 18, 1997, the Commission released a Second Report 
and Order in CC Docket No. 96-149 and a Third Report and Order in CC 
Docket No. 96-61 (Classification Order), in which the Commission 
revised its regulatory treatment of BOCs' and independent LECs' 
provision of domestic, interstate, long distance services and 
international services. The Classification Order revises the 
Commission's approach to defining product and geographic markets so as 
to be more in accord with the 1992 Department of Justice/Federal Trade 
Commission Horizontal merger Guidelines; classifies the BOCs' long 
distance affiliates as ``non-dominant'' in the provision of long 
distance services that originate in the areas in which a BOC provides 
local telephone services; and also classifies independent LECs as non-
dominant in the provision of in-region long distance services, but 
requires independent LECs to provide their in-region long distance 
services through separate affiliates that satisfy certain separation 
requirements. Finally, the Classification Order classifies the BOCs and 
independent LECs as non-dominant in the provision of interstate, 
domestic, and long distance services that originate outside of the 
areas in which they provide local telephone services, and it eliminates 
the requirement that the BOCs and independent LECs provide those out-
of-

[[Page 22283]]

region services through separate affiliates. On June 27, 1997, the 
Commission released an Order on Reconsideration, which made minor 
modifications to the Classification Order, including changing the 
effective date of the Classification Order to 70 days after its 
publication in the Federal Register. On March 24, 1998, the FCC 
released an Order staying the provision for the April 18, 1998 deadline 
by which independent LECs that provide in-region, interstate, 
interexchange services on an integrated basis must comply with the 
FCC's requirement that they provide these services through a separate 
affiliate. To ensure that separate LECs do not incur compliance costs 
while the possibility of changes to the requirement still exists, the 
Order stays the portion of the rule that provides the deadline for 
compliance until 60 days after the release of an FCC reconsideration 
order addressing this issue.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/29/96                    61 FR 39379
Order on Recon                  07/03/97                    62 FR 35974
2nd R&O                         07/03/97                    62 FR 35974
Order                           04/06/98                    63 FR 16696


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrea Kearney, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Policy and Program Planning Division
Phone: 202 418-1580

RIN: 3060-AG48
_______________________________________________________________________




4125. ACCESS CHARGE REFORM

Priority:  Economically Significant

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 61.41 to 61.49; 47 CFR 69

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On December 24, 1996, the Commission initiated a rulemaking 
to revise its access charge rules to make them compatible with a 
competitive market envisioned by the Telecommunications Act of 1996. On 
May 7, 1997, the Commission adopted revised access charge rate 
structure rules. The Commission also adopted a market-based approach to 
reducing overall access charge levels and moving such levels toward 
forward-looking economic costs. The Commission adopted a Further Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on proposals to allow 
presubscribed interexchange carrier charges on special access lines and 
adjust the allocation of General Support Facilities costs recovered 
through interstate access charges. On October 9, 1997, in response to 
reconsideration petitions, the FCC revised or clarified certain of the 
rules adopted in the May 1997 Access Charge Reform Order. On November 
26, 1997, the FCC adopted rules requiring price cap carriers to adjust 
the allocation of General Support Facilities costs and to reduce their 
price cap indices to ensure that regulated access rates do not recover 
those costs which are related to nonregulated services. Reconsideration 
petitions filed in response to the Access Charge Reform Order, if not 
yet addressed, will be addressed in future reconsideration orders. 
Reconsideration petitions filed in response to the November 1977 
General Support Facilities Order will be addressed in a future 
reconsideration order. The FCC will also provide further rules to 
implement the market approach established in the Access Charge Reform 
Order.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/97                    62 FR 04670
NPRM Comment Period End         02/13/97
FNPRM                           06/06/97                    62 FR 31040
R&O                             06/11/97                    62 FR 31868


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tamara Preiss, Federal Communications Commission, 
Common Carrier Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1530
Fax: 202 418-1567

RIN: 3060-AG49
_______________________________________________________________________




4126. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISIONS OF THE 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996, SECOND REPORT AND ORDER AND MEMORANDUM 
OPINION AND ORDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151 to 155; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 
USC 207 to 209; 47 USC 218

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 51; 47 CFR 52

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

Abstract: The Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order 
implemented the dialing parity, nondiscriminatory access, network 
disclosure, and number administration provisions of the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996. The Order also denied the Petition for 
Expedited Declaratory Ruling on the area code relief plan for Dallas 
and Houston filed with the FCC by the Texas Public Utilities Commission 
on May 9, 1996. Finally, this Order addresses petitions for 
clarification or reconsideration in the matters of proposed 708 Relief 
Plan and 630 Numbering Plan Area Code by Ameritech and the 
Administration of the North American Numbering Plan. Petitions for 
Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion 
and Order are pending before the Commission.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/25/96                    61 FR 18311
NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/96


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Gregory Cooke, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2320
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG50


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 22284]]

4127. ENHANCED 911 SERVICES FOR WIRELINE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201; 47 USC 222; 47 
USC 251

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.706; 47 CFR 64.708; 47 CFR 68.228; 47 CFR 
68.2; 47 CFR 68.3; 47 CFR 68.3(a); 47 CFR 68.308; 47 CFR 68.310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rules generally will ensure: that there are standards for 
multi-line telephone system (MLTS) interconnection to the public 
switched network; that MLTSs of a certain size have attendant 
notification capability; that callers' emergency service identification 
numbers not be North American Numbering Plan numbers; and that 
incumbent local exchange carriers connect customers to the enhanced 911 
network.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/11/94                    59 FR 54878


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Public Compliance Cost: Initial Cost: $0; Yearly Recurring Cost: $0

Agency Contact: Alan Thomas, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 M Street NW., Room 210B, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2338
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




4128. ADMINISTRATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN, CARRIER 
IDENTIFICATION CODES (CICS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1994, the FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) in CC Docket No.92-237 addressing various issues relating to 
NANP administration, including carrier identification codes (CICs). On 
April 30, 1996, the FCC issued a Public Notice to refresh the record in 
this Docket. On April 11, 1997, the FCC released a Second Report and 
Order affirming its tentative conclusion in the NPRM of the industry's 
plan to convert 3-digit FBD CICs to 4-digit. On October 9, 1997, the 
FCC released the CICs' Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking 
comments on the definition of ``entity'' used to determine who may 
receive a CIC, and on CIC conservation issues. On October 22, 1997, the 
Commission released CIC's Order on Reconsideration, Order on 
Application For Review, and Second FNPRM. The Order on Application For 
Review denied VarTec Telecom Inc.'s Application For Review of the CCB's 
decision to deny VarTec's Motion for Stay of the CIC's Second Report 
and Order. The Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking tentatively 
concludes that eventually all LEC end offices should be required to 
provide equal access. In December 1997 and January 1998, the CCB's 
Network Service Division released five Orders addressing petitions for 
waiver filed by small LECs, requesting extension of the January 1, 1998 
deadline for conversion of switches to 4-digit. On January 28, 1998, 
the Network Services Division released an Order addressing a petition 
filed by a LEC seeking a waiver of five-digit CIC dialing during the 
permissive dialing period.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

2d R&O                          04/18/97                    62 FR 19056
FNPRM                           10/22/97                    62 FR 54817
Order on Recon                  10/28/97                    62 FR 55762


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Ward, Senior Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 M Street NW.-CCB, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2336
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG61
_______________________________________________________________________




4129. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 402(B)(2)(A) OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS 
ACT OF 1996

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 160; 
47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 571

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPRM proposes rules implementing section 402(b)(2)(a) of 
the Act, which exempts common carriers from the requirements of section 
214 for line extensions and exempts video programming services. The 
NPRM also proposes to (1) forbear from enforcing section 214 for 
``new'' lines of price-capped and average schedule LECs and non-
dominant carriers; (2) confer a blanket section 214 authority for their 
small new-line projects; (3) streamline the approval process for all of 
their remaining new lines requiring applications; and (4) streamline 
the process for approving discontinuance applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/13/97                     62 FR 4965
NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/97


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Public Compliance Cost:  Yearly Recurring Cost: $133,300

Agency Contact: Martin Schwimmer, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission
Phone: 202 418-2334
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG62
_______________________________________________________________________




4130. IN THE MATTER OF INSIDE WIRE, THIRD REPORT AND ORDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 155

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 68.3; 47 CFR 68.213(c)

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 22285]]

Abstract: This action addresses a proposal for enhanced wire quality 
standards for simple inside telephone wiring. The action will also 
address whether the demarcation point rule should apply to complex 
wiring and whether the demarcation point may be located away from a 
building.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/97                    62 FR 36476
NPRM Comment Period End         08/01/97


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Vincent Paladini, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2332
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG63
_______________________________________________________________________




4131. AMENDMENT OF RULES GOVERNING PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN FORMAL 
COMPLAINTS ARE FILED AGAINST COMMON CARRIERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 
208; 47 USC 260; 47 USC 271; 47 USC 274; 47 USC 275

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 0.291; 47 CFR 1.47; 47 CFR 1.720 to 1.736

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this Order the FCC revised the procedural rules governing 
the filing of formal complaints with the FCC. The objectives of the 
Order focused on promoting settlement efforts enhancing the contents of 
pleadings and streamlining complaint procedures generally. The rule 
amendments require parties (1) to engage in pre-filing activities, 
including settlement discussions and information exchange; (2) 
eliminate delays in service of formal complaints on carriers; (3) 
improve the format and content of pleadings; (4) eliminate pleading 
opportunities that are not useful or necessary; and (5) streamline the 
discovery process. See Report and Order dated 11/25/97. Final Action 
anticipated by 12/99.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/26/96                    61 FR 67978


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anita Cheng, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2025 M Street NW., Room 6334, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0960

RIN: 3060-AG65
_______________________________________________________________________




4132. COMPUTER III FURTHER REMAND PROCEEDINGS: BELL OPERATING COMPANY 
PROVISION OF ENHANCED SERVICES

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 160; 47 
USC 161; 47 USC 202 to 205; 47 USC 251; 47 USC 271; 47 USC 272; 47 USC 
274 to 276

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 51; 47 CFR 53; 47 CFR 64

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 30, 1998, the FCC released a Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (FNRPM) proposing to streamline the safeguards 
under which the Bell Operating Companies (BOCs) provide information (or 
enhanced) services, such as voice mail and electric messaging. The FCC 
sought comment on tentative conclusions relating to nonstructural 
safeguards, Comparably Efficient Interconnection (CEI) plans, and 
network information disclosure rules, among other things. Finally, the 
FNPRM sought to build a record on which to respond to a partial remand 
of certain orders by the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On 
February 25, 1999, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which 
streamlined the Commission's CEI and network information disclosure 
rules. Although the BOCs must continue to comply with their CEI 
obligations, they are no longer required to obtain pre-approval of 
their CEI plans and amendments from the Commission before initiating or 
altering an intra-LATA information service. Instead, the Commission 
requires the BOCs to post their CEI plans on their publicly accessible 
Internet sites, and to notify the Common Carrier Bureau upon such 
posting. The Commission removed the network information disclosure 
rules set forth in the Computer II and Computer III proceedings, with 
the narrow exception of the Computer II rules that require carriers to 
disclose changes that could affect how customer premises equipment 
(CPE) is attached to the network.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/26/98                     63 FR 9749


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Staci Pies, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Policy and Program Planning Division, Common Carrier 
Bureau, Room 544, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413

RIN: 3060-AG72
_______________________________________________________________________




4133. NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING REGARDING DETARIFFING OF INTERSTATE 
EXCHANGE ACCESS SERVICES FOR NON-INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 160; 47 USC 151 to 154

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission proposes to establish 
mandatory detariffing for non-incumbent local exchange carrier 
providers of interstate exchange access services pursuant to a notice 
of proposed rulemaking issued by the FCC on June 19, 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/19/97                    62 FR 38244


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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Agency Contact: David Hunt, Attorney Adviser, Federal Communications 
Commission, Common Carrier Bureau, 1919 M Street NW., Room 518, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1520
Fax: 202 418-1567
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG73
_______________________________________________________________________




4134. IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT 
ACT (CALEA), NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 229; 47 USC 1001 to 1008

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC shall prescribe such rules as are necessary to 
implement the requirements of the Communications Assistance for Law 
Enforcement Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/10/97                    62 FR 63302
NPRM Comment Period End         02/12/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 2100 M Street NW., 7th 
Floor, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1550
Fax: 202 418-1224
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________




4135. IN THE MATTER OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES, THE 
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, AND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 
OF 1996

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 225

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.604

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This item will address the requirement that 
telecommunications relay services be capable of handling any type of 
call normally provided by common carriers, including coin-sent paid 
calls.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Helene Schrier Nankin, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Common Carrier Bureau, 2000 M Street NW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1466
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG75
_______________________________________________________________________




4136. IN THE MATTER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-
SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 225; 47 USC 255; 47 
USC 610

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.601; 47 CFR 64.603; 47 CFR 64.604; 47 CFR 
64.605

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In the NPRM, the FCC proposes ways to improve the 
Telecommunications Relay Services and extend services to more people 
with disabilities. The NPRM seeks comment on the following tentative 
conclusions: (1) the costs of speech-to-speech (STS) services and video 
relay interpreting (VRI) service should be recoverable from the TRS 
Fund; (2) all common carriers providing voice transmission services 
must insure that STS services are available throughout their service 
areas within two years of adoption of final rules in this proceeding; 
(3) the FCC should strengthen the current TRS minimum standards, 
including its speed-of-answer rules; and (4) the FCC should amend the 
TRS enforcement rules to improve the FCC's oversight of certified state 
TRS programs and its ability to compel compliance with the Federal 
mandatory minimum standards for TRS. The NPRM was released on May 20, 
1998. Comments and reply comments were filed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/20/98                    63 FR 32798
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Marilyn Jones, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Common Carrier Bureau, 2000 M Street NW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-2357
TDD: 202 418-0484
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




4137. TOLL FRAUD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 201 
to 205; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 258

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.1900

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPRM proposes to address issues related to the prevention 
of toll fraud.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/02/93                    58 FR 65163


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Ward, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Common Carrier Bureau, 2000 M Street NW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG77
_______________________________________________________________________




4138. 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW/REVIEW OF ACCOUNTING AND COST 
ALLOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 220; 47 USC 152; 47 
USC 161

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CFR Citation:  47 CFR 32.11; 47 CFR 64.903; 47 CFR 904; 47 CFR 32.2114; 
47 CFR 32.2115; 47 CFR 32.2116; 47 CFR 32.6114; 47 CFR 32.6115; 47 CFR 
32.6116; 47 CFR 32.5280; 47 CFR 32.16; 47 CFR 32.2000(b)

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 31, 1998.

Abstract: This NPRM proposes to modify the FCC's cost allocation and 
accounting rules as part of the biennial review process. Specifically, 
it proposes (1) to raise the threshold significantly for Class A 
accountings, thus allowing mid-sized carriers currently required to use 
Class A accounts to use the more streamlined Class B accounts; (2) to 
establish less burdensome cost allocation manual (CAM) procedures for 
the mid-sized incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs) and to reduce 
the frequency with which independent audits of the cost allocations are 
required; and (3) to make several changes to the uniform system of 
accounts to reduce accounting requirements and to eliminate or 
consolidate accounts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/98                    63 FR 45208
NPRM Comment Period End         09/04/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynn Vermillera, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 L Street NW., Suite 201, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7120
Fax: 202 418-0167
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG98
_______________________________________________________________________




4139. BIENNIAL REVIEW OF ARMIS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 219; 47 USC 220; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 
USC 161; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 
USC 215; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 403

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 43.21

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, December 31, 1998.

Abstract: The FCC proposes as part of its biennial regulatory review to 
reduce reporting requirement for incumbent local exchange carriers with 
annual operating revenues in excess of the annual indexed revenue 
threshold, currently $109 million. These modifications are designed to 
minimize the reporting burden on carriers, improve the quality and use 
of the reported financial and operating data, and reduce the costs of 
collection, verification, and distribution of the data. Eliminating the 
existing requirement to file paper reports and distribute ARMIS data by 
electronic means are two additional goals of this proposal.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/17/98                    63 FR 44220
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/04/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mike Savir, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 L Street NW., Suite 201, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0384
Fax: 202 418-0167
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG99
_______________________________________________________________________




4140. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS 
SUPPORT SYSTEMS, INTERCONNECTION, OPERATOR SERVICES, AND DIRECTORY 
ASSISTANCE

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 
USC 202; 47 USC 251; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On April 17, 1998, the FCC released an NPRM seeking comment 
on a set of model performance measurements and reporting requirements 
for OSS, interconnection, and access to operator services and to 
directory assistance.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/17/98                    63 FR 27021


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jake Jennings, Telecommunications Policy Analyst, 
Federal Communications Commission, Room 544, 1919 M Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1558
TDD: 202 418-0484
Fax: 302 418-1413

RIN: 3060-AH00
_______________________________________________________________________




4141. ACCESS CHARGE REFORM FOR RATE-OF-RETURN LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 553; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 
202; 47 USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 254(b)(3); 47 USC 
254(g); 47 USC 403

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 61.1; 47 CFR 69.2; 47 CFR 69.4; 47 CFR 69.110; 47 
CFR 69.110; 47 CFR 69.112; 47 CFR 69.120; 47 CFR 69.125; 47 CFR 
69.153(c); 47 CFR 69.307(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In order to make the access charge rules compatible with a 
competitive marketplace as envisioned by the Telecommunications Act of 
1996, the FCC on May 26, 1998, initiated a rulemaking to revise 
interstate access charge rules applicable to incumbent local exchange 
carriers subject to rate-of-return regulation. The NPRM seeks comment 
on proposals to allow presubscribed interexchange carrier charges on 
special access lines and to adjust the allocation of General Support 
Facilities costs recovered through interstate access charges to ensure 
that regulated access rates do not recover costs related to 
nonregulated services. The NPRM proposes that rate-of-return local 
exchange carriers recover marketing costs allocated to the interstate 
jurisdiction from end users on a per-line basis. In addition, to 
establish a new switched access rate element to accommodate a new 
service offering,

[[Page 22288]]

the streamlined petition provisions of section 69.4(g) are proposed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/20/98                    63 FR 38774


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Lynne Milne, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 518, CCB-Competitive Pricing Division, 1919 M Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7055
TDD: 202 418-1567
Fax: 202 418-0484
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH01
_______________________________________________________________________




4142. DEPLOYMENT OF WIRELINE SERVICES OFFERING ADVANCED 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; 47 USC 153; 47 USC 154; 47 
USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 271; 47 USC 272; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 160

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In a Memorandum Opinion and Order, we clarified that sections 
251 and 252 apply to advanced telecommunications facilities and 
services offered by an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC) and that 
the facilities and equipment used by incumbent LECs to provide advanced 
services are network elements and subject to section 251(c). We denied 
requests to forbear from application of sections 251(c) and/or 271, and 
we denied requests for large-scale changes in LATA boundaries. We have 
taken these steps to meet one of the fundamental goals of the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996 to promote innovation and investment by 
all participants in the telecommunications marketplace. In the NPRM, 
the FCC sought comment on whether we should modify our rules to promote 
the deployment of advanced telecommunications capabilities in a 
competitive manner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/98                    63 FR 45140
Order                           08/07/98                    63 FR 45134


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jonathan Askin, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, CCB, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
TDD: 202 418-0484
Fax: 202 418-1413

RIN: 3060-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________




4143. ELIMINATION OF PART 41: TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE FRANKS

Priority:  Other Significant

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

Legal Authority:  47 USC 11; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 210; 47 USC 218

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 41

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In an Order, the FCC has eliminated part 41 of the FCC's 
rules. Part 41 governed the issuance of franks for interstate and 
foreign telegraph and telephone service by communications common 
carriers. The Commission concluded that competition among service 
providers renders part 41's restrictions unnecessary to protect 
competitors or consumers. The Order is part of the FCC's Biennial 
Review of its regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/21/98                     63 FR 4157
NPRM Comment Period End         09/10/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott Bergmann, Attorney-Adviser, Federal 
Communications Commission, Industry Analysis Division-CCB, 2033 M 
Street NW., 500, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0940
Fax: 202 418-0520
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH04
_______________________________________________________________________




4144. STREAMLINED CONTRIBUTOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

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.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 11; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 225; 47 USC 
251; 47 USC 254

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1.47; 47 CFR 52.16; 47 CFR 52.17; 47 CFR 52.32; 
47 CFR 54.705; 47 CFR 54.709; 47 CFR 54.711; 47 CFR 54.713

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC issued an NPRM proposing to simplify the filing 
requirements associated with the Telecommunications Relay Services 
Fund, Federal universal service support mechanisms, the cost recovery 
mechanism for the North American Numbering Plan administration, and the 
cost mechanism for long-term local number portability administration. 
This NPRM is part of the FCC's 1998 Biennial Review of its regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/25/98                    63 FR 54090
NPRM Comment Period End         11/16/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Scott Bergmann, Attorney-Adviser, Federal 
Communications Commission, Industry Analysis Division, 2033 M Street 
NW., 500, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0940
Fax: 202 418-0250
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH06


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 22289]]

4145.  SBC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PETITION FOR BIENNIAL REVIEW

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 219; 47 USC 220; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 
USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 4(i); 47 USC 
4(j); 47 USC 403; 47 USC 161

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 65.101; 47 CFR 65.820(d); 47 CFR 61; 47 CFR 
64.901 to 904; 47 CFR 32.27; 47 CFR 0; 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 13; 47 CFR 22; 
47 CFR 24; 47 CFR 26; 47 CFR 27; 47 CFR 80; 47 CFR 87; 47 CFR 90; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on proposals to modify its rules 
for rates of return, cash working capital studies, affiliate 
transaction rules, cost allocation rules, detariffing of certain 
services, and to consolidate wireless radio rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/24/98                    63 FR 68418
NPRM Comment Period End         01/25/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Anthony John Dale, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 L Street NW., Suite 201, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2260
Fax: 202 418-0167
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH19
_______________________________________________________________________




4146.  1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW - REVIEW OF DEPRECIATION 
REQUIREMENTS FOR INCUMBENT LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 220(h); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 
USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 215; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 403

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 43.43; 47 CFR 32.2000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, we propose to reduce 
or streamline further our depreciation prescription process by 
permitting summary filings and eliminating the prescription of 
depreciation rates for incumbent LECs, provided that the carrier uses 
depreciation factors that are within the ranges adopted by the 
Commission, expanding the prescribed range for the digital switching 
plant account, and eliminating salvage from the depreciation process. 
We also seek comment on whether we should permit carriers to set their 
own depreciation rates if they are willing to waive the automatic low-
end adjustment. These proposed modifications are designed to minimize 
the reporting burden on carriers and to provide incumbent LECs with a 
greater flexibility to adjust their depreciation rates while allowing 
the Commission to maintain adequate oversight.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/14/98                    63 FR 56900
NPRM Comment Period End         12/08/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Thomas G. David, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 200J, 2000 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7116
Fax: 202 418-0167
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH20
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Completed Actions


Common Carrier Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




4147. IN THE MATTER OF BILLED PARTY PREFERENCE FOR 0+ INTER-LATA CALLS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 226

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.703; 47 CFR 64.703(a)(4); 47 CFR 64.709; 47 
CFR 64.710

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Second Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration 
amends the FCC's rules to require operator services providers to 
provide additional oral information to away-from-home callers 
disclosing how to obtain rate quotations before connecting an 
interstate call from a call aggregator location such as a hotel or 
hospital. The Order also amends the rules to require carriers providing 
interstate service to prison inmates to orally disclose their identity 
to the party to be billed for collect calls, and to disclose to such 
party how to obtain rate quotes before connecting the call. The Order 
also adopts rules governing the filing of informational tariffs by 
operator services providers. The new rules generally become effective 
7/1/98, except that store and forward telephone equipment need not be 
in compliance until 10/1/99. The rules have been stayed with respect to 
interstate intraLATA calls until 60 days after the Commission acts on 
petitions for clarification or reconsideration of its Second Report and 
Order.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/08/92                    57 FR 24574
NPRM Comment Period End         08/27/92
FNPRM                           06/06/94                    59 FR 30754
FNPRM Comment Period End        09/14/94
2nd FNPRM                       06/06/96
FNPRM Comment Period End        08/16/96
Final Action                    01/29/98                    63 FR 11612
Final Action Effective          07/01/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Adrien Auger, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission
Phone: 202 418-0960
Fax: 202 418-0236

RIN: 3060-AF60


_______________________________________________________________________



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4148. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PAY TELEPHONE RECLASSIFICATION AND 
COMPENSATION PROVISIONS OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 (SECOND 
REPORT AND ORDER)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 276

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 64.1300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Pursuant to a remand from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 
D.C. Circuit, the Commission has determined the per-call amount paid by 
interexchange carriers (IXCs) to pay phone service providers (PSPs) for 
each compensated call originated by a pay phone.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Public Notice                   08/15/97                    62 FR 43686
NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/97
Final Action                    02/04/99                    64 FR 13701
Final Action Effective          03/04/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Mark Seifert, Legal Advisor, CCB Enforcement, Federal 
Communications Commission, 2025 M Street NW., Room 6310B, Washington, 
DC 20054
Phone: 202 418-1548
Fax: 202 418-0236
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG64
_______________________________________________________________________




4149. INQUIRY CONCERNING THE DEPLOYMENT OF ADVANCED TELECOMMUNICATIONS 
CAPABILITY TO ALL AMERICANS/PURSUANT TO SECTION 706 OF THE 1996 TELECOM 
ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 104-104, sec 706

CFR Citation:  None

Legal Deadline:  Other, Statutory, August 8, 1998.
Section 706 directs the FCC to begin this inquiry within 30 months of 
the enactment of the 1996 Act. The FCC is directed to complete the 
inquiry within 180 days of its initiation.

Abstract: Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 directs the 
FCC to conduct an inquiry to determine whether advanced 
telecommunications capability is being deployed to all Americans in a 
reasonable and timely manner. In a report, the Commission concludes 
that, per a snapshot of existing developments, advanced 
telecommunications capability is being developed and deployed on a 
reasonable and timely basis. This report concludes the inquiry required 
by section 706 of the Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI                             08/07/98                    63 FR 43178
Final Action                    02/02/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Berresford, Senior Antitrust Attorney, Federal 
Communications Commission, Industry Analysis Division-CCB, 2033 M 
Street NW., 500, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0940
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH05
_______________________________________________________________________




4150. IN THE MATTER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-
SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING DISABILITIES

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Duplicate of RIN 3060-AG76      02/18/99

RIN: 3060-AH08
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Compliance and Information Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




4151. IN THE MATTER OF AMENDMENT OF PART 73, SUBPART G, OF THE 
COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING THE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 544; 47 
USC 606

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has adopted new rules that replace the old 
Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) with a new Emergency Alert System 
(EAS) to alert the public in emergencies. The Report and Order adopted 
requires broadcast stations and many cable TV systems to participate, 
and streamlines operational procedures for system participants. It also 
removes the old part of the Commission's rules concerning EBS in its 
entirety and incorporates the new rules into a new part of the FCC's 
CFR. The purpose of the new rules is to prescribe how existing 
communications services such as broadcasting, cable, and other public 
service providers will function under the technical standards and 
operational procedures of the new system. Reconsideration has been 
requested. Additionally, with the Report and Order, the Commission 
issued a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comments 
regarding whether the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS), Satellite 
Master Antenna TV (SMATV) system and Video Dial Tone should also be 
required to participate in EAS. It also sought comments on several 
cable issues such as whether a defined class of small cable systems 
should be exempted from participation in EAS, and how the Commission 
should define small cable systems. The FCC subsequently adopted a 
Second Report and Order to modify EAS as it applied to cable systems; 
address whether other video providers should be required to participate 
in the system; and adopt rules to address issues of concern to persons 
with hearing disabilities. The FCC also issued a Second Further NPRM 
requesting comment regarding rules that would require cable systems to 
prevent the interruption of local broadcast station emergency 
programming when activating their EAS equipment during voluntary state 
or local activations. In the Third Report and Order, the FCC declined 
to adopt rules that would require cable systems

[[Page 22291]]

to prevent the interruption of local broadcast station emergency 
programming.

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
Second FNPRM                    03/04/98                    63 FR 15806
Second R&O                      09/24/98                    63 FR 29660
Third R&O                       02/08/99                     64 FR 5950


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: Frank Lucia, Acting Chief, Emergency Alert System 
Staff, Federal Communications Commission, Room 736, Compliance and 
Information Bureau
Phone: 202 418-1220

RIN: 3060-AF21
_______________________________________________________________________




4152. 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

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC amended its regulations regarding monetary 
forfeitures by adding a note to section 1.80 of the Commission's Rules, 
48 CFR 1.80, to incorporate guidelines for assessing monetary 
forfeitures for Communications Act and Rules violations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/95                    60 FR 10056
NPRM Comment Period End         03/17/95
R&O Adopted, Recon. Pending     06/19/97                    62 FR 43474


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Pamera Hairston, Chief, Compliance Division, Compliance 
and Information Bureau, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-1150

RIN: 3060-AF65
_______________________________________________________________________




4153. 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. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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 issued a proposed rulemaking proposing to amend 
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 sought to streamline ship inspection 
procedures, remove unnecessary rules, improve service to the maritime 
community, and preserve maritime safety. The Commission proposed that 
its role in ship inspections be completely replaced by the private 
sector. The FCC proposed rules that specify what class of FCC license 
is required for each ship inspection. It also proposed that GMDSS-
equipped ships must be inspected by an FCC-licensed technician with a 
GMDSS Radio Maintainer License. The FCC adopted a Report and Order 
which requires that large cargo and small passenger ships arrange for 
an inspection of such ships by an FCC-licensed technician. The FCC 
adopted the Report and Order to incorporate, in its rules, changes to 
the Communications Act related to the inspection of ships and to 
improve the FCC's ship inspection process. The rules will increase the 
eligibility of competent private sector inspectors to conduct 
inspections of cargo vessels and small passenger vessels required to be 
inspected by the FCC without adversely affecting safety, and thus 
provide greater convenience for the maritime industry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Order Comment Period Extended to 
7/1/96                          06/04/95                    60 FR 28122
NOI                             06/20/95
NPRM                            05/09/96                    61 FR 21151
NPRM Comment Period End         06/09/96
R&O                             04/20/98                    63 FR 29656


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 3060-AG13
_______________________________________________________________________




4154. AMENDMENT OF PART 2, SUBPART K OF THE FCC'S RULES REGARDING THE 
IMPORTATION OF RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES CAPABLE OF CAUSING HARMFUL 
INTERFERENCE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 157(a); 47 USC 
302; 47 USC 303(b); 47 USC 303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC adopted an Order and Notice of Proposed Rule Making 
which changes from the Compliance and Information Bureau to the Office 
of Engineering and Technology the responsibility for reviewing and 
deciding upon waiver requests regarding imported uncertified devices. 
Importers will now seek a waiver of the limit on uncertified devices 
that can be brought into the U.S. for demos, sales, and sales 
conventions. The Order and NPRM seek comments on proposals that would 
(1) eliminate the

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requirement that parties importing radio frequency devices file a copy 
of the form 740 with the FCC, and (2) eliminate a loophole in one of 
the FCC's ``import conditions rules'' that allow the importation and 
sale in the U.S. of uncertified equipment if the buyer promises not to 
use it in the United States.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/01/98                    63 FR 35901


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: David Sturdivant, Engineer, Compliance Division, 
Compliance and Information Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1227
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH07
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Office of Engineering and Technology



_______________________________________________________________________




4155. 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                            04/26/96                    61 FR 18508


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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
_______________________________________________________________________




4156. WIND PROFILER RADAR SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/01/93                    58 FR 19644


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: ET DOC. 93-59

Agency Contact: Sean White, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2453

RIN: 3060-AF45
_______________________________________________________________________




4157. MILLIMETER WAVE SPECTRUM ALLOCATION

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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: The Third R&O adopted rules that will encourage the 
commercial development and use of millimeter wave frequencies above 40 
Mhz, and adopted rules to establish a spectrum etiquette for unlicensed 
operation in the 59-64 GHz band.

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
2nd R&O                         08/02/97                    62 FR 43116
MO&O                            08/27/97                    62 FR 45330
4th NPRM                        08/27/97                    62 FR 45380
Public Notice on Recon          10/02/97                    62 FR 51661
MO&O                            08/07/98                    63 FR 42276


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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
_______________________________________________________________________




4158. DIGITAL EQUIPMENT DEREGULATION

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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.

[[Page 22293]]

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/07/95                    60 FR 15116
R&O                             05/14/96                    61 FR 31044
Order                           06/19/97                    62 FR 33368
MO&O                            08/04/97                    62 FR 41879


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ET Doc. 95-19

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

RIN: 3060-AF73
_______________________________________________________________________




4159. MSS SPECTRUM ALLOCATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/95                    60 FR 11644
Order                           03/08/95                    60 FR 13687
R&O and FNPRM                   04/22/97                    62 FR 19538
1st R&O                         04/22/97                    62 FR 19509
MO&O                            12/17/98                    63 FR 69606


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ET Doc. 95-18

Agency Contact: Sean White, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2453

RIN: 3060-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________




4160. 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: The Report and Order amends part 15 of the rules to expand 
the availability of frequencies and to increase the permitted power for 
unlicensed biomedical telemetry devices operating on VHF television 
channels within health care facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/25/96                     61 FR 3367
NPRM Comment Period End         04/16/96
Reply Comments                  05/16/96
R&O                             10/30/97                    62 FR 58656


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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
_______________________________________________________________________




4161. UNLICENSED NII AT 5 GHZ

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The MO&O amends the rules to permit fixed, point to point 
unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices in the 
5.725-5.285 GHz band to operate with one-watt maximum transmitter 
output power and directional antennas of up to 23 db:gain. It clarifies 
the rules regarding unwanted emissions and specifies these limits in 
terms of absolute radiated power levels. These actions will add to the 
flexibility and capability of U-NII operations without causing an 
increase in harmful interference to incumbent operations sharing the 
same spectrum.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/06/96                    61 FR 24749
R&O                             01/31/97                     62 FR 4649
Public Notice                   03/17/97                    62 FR 12641
MO&O                            07/31/98                    63 FR 40831


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: RM-8468 and RM-8653 ET Docket 96-102

Agency Contact: Tom Derenge, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2451
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




4162. ALLOCATION OF 455-456 MHZ AND 459-460 MHZ

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC proposes to amend its rules to allocate the 455-456 
MHz and 459-460 MHz bands to the Mobile Satellite Services (Earth-to-
Space) (MSS Uplinks) on a primary basis for non-voice, non-
geostationary satellite services (NVNG MSS).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/31/97                    62 FR 58932


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Additional Information: See ET Docket No. 97-214.

Agency Contact: Tom Derenge, Federal Communications Commission, Office 
of Engineering and Technology, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2451

[[Page 22294]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG89
_______________________________________________________________________




4163. DEDICATED SHORT RANGE COMMUNICATIONS OF INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION 
SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC proposes to allocate 75 megahertz of spectrum for use 
by Dedicated Short Range Communications of Intelligent Transportation 
Systems (ITS). DSRC systems are being designed that require a short 
range, wireless link to transfer information between vehicles and 
roadside systems. ITS services are expected to improve traveler safety, 
decrease traffic congestion, and facilitate reduction of air pollution 
and conservation of fossil fuels. This action furthers the goal of the 
U.S. Congress, the Department of Transportation, and the ITS industry 
to improve the efficiency of the nation's transportation infrastructure 
and facilitate the growth of the ITS industry. See ET Docket 98-95.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/30/98                    63 FR 35558


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Tom Derenge, Federal Communications Commission, OET, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2451
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG94
_______________________________________________________________________




4164. REGULATIONS FOR RF LIGHTING DEVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 18

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC proposes to update the regulations for RF lighting 
devices. This action is taken in response to new developments in RF 
lighting technology. Recent developments and advances in RF lighting 
technology offer potential economic and environmental benefits for 
consumers and industry. The current FCC rules do not easily accommodate 
these advancements, and thus hinder the further development and 
implementation of these promising new products. See ET Docket No. 98-
42.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           04/24/98                    63 FR 20362


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Anthony Serafini, Federal Communications Commission, 
OET, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2456
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG95
_______________________________________________________________________




4165. EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION STREAMLINE II/MUTUAL RECOGNITION 
AGREEMENTS AND THE GMPCS MOU

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; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 
USC 304; 47 USC 307

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 68

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend the rules to provide the 
option of private sector approval of equipment that currently requires 
an approval by the Commission. It also proposes rule changes to 
implement a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) for product approvals 
with the European Community (EC) and to allow for similar agreements 
with other foreign trade parties. These actions are intended to 
eliminate the need for manufacturers to wait for approval from the FCC 
before marketing equipment in the United States, thereby reducing the 
time needed to bring a product to market.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/10/98                    63 FR 31685
R&O                             02/02/99                     64 FR 4984


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Additional Information: GEN Docket No 98-68

Agency Contact: Hugh L. Van Tuyl, Federal Communications Commission, 
OET, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7506

RIN: 3060-AG96
_______________________________________________________________________




4166. UNIDEN SCANNERS/CELLULAR RADIO SIGNALS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC proposes to amend the rules to further prevent 
scanning receivers from receiving radio telephone calls.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/10/98                    63 FR 31684


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rodney P. Conway, Federal Communications Commission, 
OET, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2904
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG97


_______________________________________________________________________



[[Page 22295]]

4167.  INDUSTRY COORDINATION COMMITTEE SYSTEM FOR BROADCAST 
DIGITAL TELEVISION SERVICE

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 
USC 307; 47 USC 336

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 74

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: We seek comment on the establishment of an industry 
coordination committee to assist the Commission in the implementation 
of digital television (DTV) service. This committee system would 
evaluate proposed changes to the DTV Table of Allotments and perform 
other related functions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/09/99                     64 FR 6296


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 99-34

Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2925
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH13
_______________________________________________________________________




4168.  3650-3700 GOVERNMENT TRANSFER BAND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 157(a); 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC 
303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to allocate the 3650-3700 MHz band to 
the non-Government fixed service on a primary basis. We envision that 
this spectrum will be used to provide a broad range of new fixed point-
to-point and point-to-multipoint services directly linking residences, 
businesses, and other fixed locations to an ever developing array of 
networks.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/14/99                     64 FR 2462
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/01/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-237

Agency Contact: Tom Mooring, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2450
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________




4169.  RADIONAVIGATION SERVICE AT 31.8 - 32.2 GHZ

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 87

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend Parts 2 and 87 of the 
Commission's rules in order to delete the unused non-government 
radionavigation service allocation at 31.8-32.3 GHz and to also remove 
this frequency segment from the list of available frequencies set forth 
in the rules for the Aviation Services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/30/98                    63 FR 65726
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/04/99
R&O                              To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-197

Agency Contact: Tom Mooring, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2450
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH15
_______________________________________________________________________




4170.  CERTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT IN THE 24.05-24.25 GHZ BAND AT 
FIELD STRENGTHS UP TO 2500 MV/M

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend Part 15 of our rules to 
allow the operation of fixed point-to-point transmitters in the 24.05-
24.25 GHz band at field strength of up to 2500 mV/m.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/21/98                    63 FR 50185
ANPRM Comment Period End        01/04/99


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-156

Agency Contact: Neal McNeil, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2989
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH16
_______________________________________________________________________




4171.  FIXED SATELLITE SERVICE AND TERRESTRIAL SYSTEM IN THE KU-
BAND (SKYBRIDGE)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to permit non-geostationary satellite 
orbit (NGSO) fixed satellite service (FSS) operations in certain 
segments of the Ku-band and proposes rules and policies to govern such 
operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           01/12/99                     64 FR 1786

[[Page 22296]]

ANPRM Comment Period End        03/15/99
R&O                              To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-206

Agency Contact: Tom Derenge, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2451

RIN: 3060-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Completed Actions


Office of Engineering and Technology



_______________________________________________________________________




4172. REVISION OF MARKETING AND 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.

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC amended its regulations to increase the number of 
radio frequency products that can be imported prior to receiving a 
grant of equipment authorization for the purpose of testing and 
evaluating or demonstrating them at industry shows. This increase 
applies only to products designed to be operated within one of the 
allocated radio services and under the provisions of a license issued 
by the FCC.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/09/94                    59 FR 31966
R&O                             03/07/97                    62 FR 10466
MO&O                            06/10/98                    63 FR 31645
Final Action                    06/10/98                    63 FR 31645
Final Action Effective          08/10/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: 94-45

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

RIN: 3060-AF29
_______________________________________________________________________




4173. RF EXPOSURE STANDARD

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, August 6, 1996.
Telecommunications Act of 1996

Abstract: The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 requires 
agencies of the Federal Government to evaluate the effects of their 
actions on the quality of the human environment. To meet its 
responsibility under NEPA, the FCC has adopted revised radiofrequency 
(RF) exposure guidelines for purposes of evaluating potential 
environmental effects of RF electromagnetic fields produced by FCC-
regulated facilities. Use of these new guidelines will ensure that the 
public and workers receive adequate protection from exposure to 
potentially harmful RF electromagnetic fields.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/93                    58 FR 19393
R&O                             08/06/96                    61 FR 41006
First MO&O                      01/22/97                     62 FR 3232
Public Notice on Recon          03/11/97                    62 FR 11195
2d MO&O                         09/12/97                    62 FR 47960
Final Action                    09/12/97                    62 FR 47960
Final Action Effective          10/15/97

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local

Additional Information: ET 93-62

Agency Contact: Robert Cleveland, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2422

RIN: 3060-AF32
_______________________________________________________________________




4174. 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: In response to the R&O, Puerto Rico Telephone Company filed a 
Petition For Reconsideration. The MO&O clarifies the FCC's rules 
regarding the Arecibo Radio Astronomy Observatory Coordination Zone 
that covers the Islands of Puerto Rico, Desecheo, Mona, Vieques, and 
Culebra within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (the Puerto Rican 
Islands).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/08/96                    61 FR 10709
NPRM Comment Period End         04/01/96
Reply Comments                  04/16/96
R&0                             10/27/97                    62 FR 55525
MO&O                            08/03/98                    63 FR 41201
Final Action                    08/03/98                    63 FR 41201
Final Action Effective          09/02/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

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


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4175. REVISION OF THE EXPERIMENTAL RADIO SERVICE REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 332

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 5; 47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Report and Order revised part 5 of our rules which 
governs the Experimental Radio Service. This action will promote 
technical innovation and new services by encouraging experiments; 
ensure that experimental licensees do not result in abuse of our 
processes; eliminate unnecessary and burdensome experimental 
regulations; and protect public safety frequencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/30/96                    61 FR 68698
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/97
R&O                             11/19/98                    63 FR 64199
Final Action                    11/19/98                    63 FR 64199
Final Action Effective          01/19/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 96-256

Agency Contact: Rodney Small, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2452
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG55
_______________________________________________________________________




4176. REALLOCATION OF TV CHANNELS 60-69

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Report and Order reallocates the 746-806 MHz band, 
currently television channels 60-69. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 
directed the FCC to allocate 24 Megahertz from the 746-806 Mhz band for 
public safety services and the remaining 36 MHz for commercial 
services, to be assigned by competitive bidding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/31/97                    62 FR 41012
NPRM Comment Period End         10/14/97
R&O                             02/10/98                     63 FR 6669
MO&O                            11/17/98                    63 FR 63798
Final Action                    11/17/98                    63 FR 63798
Final Action Effective          11/17/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This proceeding is in ET Docket No. 97-157.

Agency Contact: Sean White, Federal Communications Commission, OET, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2453
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG69
_______________________________________________________________________




4177. STREAMLINE THE EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION PROCESS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 304; 47 USC 307

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended parts 2, 15, and 18 and other parts of 
its rules to simplify the equipment authorization processes, deregulate 
the authorization requirements for certain types of equipment, and 
begin implementation of an electronic filing system for equipment 
authorization applications. These actions will greatly reduce the 
complexity and burden of the FCC's equipment authorization requirements 
so that products can be introduced to the market more rapidly.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/05/97                    62 FR 24383
NPRM Comment Period End         08/18/97
R&O                             07/07/98                    63 FR 36591
Final Action                    07/07/98                    63 FR 36591
Final Action Effective          10/05/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This proceeding is in ET Docket No. 97-94.

Agency Contact: Julius P. Knapp, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2468

RIN: 3060-AG70
_______________________________________________________________________




4178. V-CHIP TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 303; 47 USC 330; 47 USC 154

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 15; 47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 74; 47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The R&O amended the FCC's rules to require that television 
receivers with picture screens 33 cm (13 inches) or greater be equipped 
with technological features that allow parents to block the display of 
violent, sexual, and other programming that they believe is harmful to 
their children. These features are commonly referred to as V-Chip 
technology. This action is in response to parental choice in TV 
programming requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/09/97                    62 FR 52677
R&O                             04/23/98                    63 FR 20131
Final Action                    04/23/98                    63 FR 20131
Final Action Effective          05/26/98

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: See ET Docket No. 97-206.

Agency Contact: Neal McNeil, Engineer, Federal Communications 
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, Washingon, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2408
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG90

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_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Office of General Counsel



_______________________________________________________________________




4179. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S EX PARTE RULES IN JOINT BOARD 
PROCEEDINGS

Priority:  Info./Admin./Other

Major: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 
403

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1.1206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC proposes to amend its ex parte rules to facilitate 
communications by the states in Joint Board proceedings and proceedings 
before the FCC involving a recommendation from a Joint Board.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/15/98                    63 FR 38142
NPRM Comment Period End         08/31/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No
Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Senzel, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, OGC, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1760
Fax: 202 418-7540

RIN: 3060-AH02
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)                Final Rule Stage


International Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




4180. ESTABLISHING RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE USE OF SPECTRUM FOR MOBILE 
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE L-BAND

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Major: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 316; 47 USC 403

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission seeks to develop a record and to solicit 
comments on the proposed policies. The proposed policies are designed 
to ensure that sufficient spectrum is available to operate a viable and 
independent U.S.-licensed mobile satellite service system in the L-
band. The proposed policies, to the extent possible, also seek to make 
any additional spectrum coordinated internationally available for 
mobile satellite service systems. The proposed policies impose no 
additional burdens. In order to be effective, these rules must apply to 
all licenses and thus there is no significant alternative.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM Comment Period End        06/18/96                    61 FR 40772
NPRM                            09/13/96                    61 FR 40772
Final Action                    10/00/99
Final Action Effective          11/00/99

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Carrie Mann, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 M Street, NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1771
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


International Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




4181. STREAMLINING THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SATELLITE 
APPLICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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: On February 10, 1997, the FCC adopted rules and policies that 
streamlined the application and licensing requirements of part 25 of 
its rules, which deals with communication satellites and earth 
stations. The streamlined rules waived the construction permit 
requirement for satellite space stations; changed the license term for 
temporary fixed earth stations; and adjusted or changed the rules 
concerning minor modifications and basic requirements for satellite 
service applications. The streamlined rules also resulted in the 
creation of a new application form, FCC Form 312. Form 312 eliminated 
from use FCC Form 493, FCC Form 430, FCC Form 702, and FCC Form 704. 
Petitions for reconsideration were filed in this matter. In March 1997 
the Commission released a Public Notice concerning these petitions, 
which are presently pending before the International Bureau.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/09/95                    60 FR 46252
R&O, Recon Pending              02/10/97                     62 FR 5924
Public Notice/Petitions For 
Recon                           03/26/97                    62 FR 14430


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
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: Frank Peace, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 2000 M

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Street, NW., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0730
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




4182. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS--NGO MSS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 301; 47 USC 303

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission adopted rules in 1994 for a voice-and-data 
mobile satellite service (MSS) in the 1610-1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500 
MHz frequency bands. Licenses have been issued for five systems. The 
Commission issued a decision in 1996 ruling on petitions for 
reconsideration of the Report and Order and making some changes in the 
rules. Several petitions for further reconsideration are still pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/19/94
NPRM Comment Period End         06/06/94
R&O                             10/14/94                    59 FR 53294
Begin Review                    12/01/94
First Recon Order               02/15/96                     61 FR 9944


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: William Bell, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 586, 2000 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0741
Fax: 202 418-7270
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF42
_______________________________________________________________________




4183. PREEMPTION OF LOCAL ZONING REGULATION OF SATELLITE EARTH STATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 165(j); 47 USC 
303(r)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25.104; 47 CFR 1.4000

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission adopted rules in March and August of 1996 to 
preempt regulations that restricted the installation and use of certain 
over-the-air reception devices. Staff work on the reconsideration of 
the March 1996 Report and Order is assigned to the International 
Bureau; work on the September 1996 Report and Order is assigned to the 
Cable Services Bureau.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           05/15/95                    60 FR 28077
ANPRM Comment Period End        08/15/95
FNPRM                           03/05/96                    61 FR 70710
R&O, Recon Pending              03/08/96                    61 FR 10896
R&O, Recon Pending              09/04/96                    61 FR 46559


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Selina Khan, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2000 M Street, NW., Room 505, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7282
Fax: 202 418-0765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF92
_______________________________________________________________________




4184. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE DIGITAL AUDIO RADIO 
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE 2310-2360 MHZ FREQUENCY BAND

Priority:  Routine and Frequent

Major: Undetermined

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 151(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 157; 
47 USC 309(j)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25.144

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing rules to govern satellite digital 
establishment and regulation of new digital audio radio services. 
Previously, the Office of Engineering and Technology allocated the 
spectrum on which the activities herein of the International Bureau are 
based. Since the spectrum allocation is completed, the Office of 
Engineering and Technology has no further role. See 62 FR 11083 and 62 
FR 24073.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           06/15/95                    60 FR 35166
R&O, Recon Pending              03/11/97                    62 FR 11083
FNPRM Terrestrial Repeater 
Licensing                       04/11/97                    62 FR 19095


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Selina Khan, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Suite 500, 2000 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7282
Fax: 202 418-0765
Email: [email protected]
  
Alex Royblatt, Engineer, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-7501
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF93
_______________________________________________________________________




4185. REDESIGNATION OF THE 27.5-29.5 GHZ FREQUENCY BAND

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 301; 47 USC 302

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission adopted a band plan which designates band 
segments in the 27.5-30.0 GHz frequency band for several types of 
wireless systems. This decision clears the way for licensing local 
multipoint distribution service (LMDS) providing fixed satellite 
service (FSS) systems and feeder limits for certain mobile satellite 
service systems. The commercialization of this spectrum enables 
consumers to receive emerging domestic and global technology via 
multiple service providers. In October 1997, the Commission adopted a 
Third Report and Order promulgating satellite service rules in this 
frequency band. These rules include many of the rules already in place. 
In Part 25 of the fixed satellite service, including financial and 
technical requirements, additional rules were also adopted for 
satellites operating in the Va-band.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/13/95                    60 FR 43740
ANPRM Comment Period End        09/07/95
R&O Band Plan                   08/28/96                    61 FR 44177
3rd R&O                         11/18/97                    62 FR 61488


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jennifer M. Gilsenan, Staff Attorney, Federal 
Communications Commission, 2000 M Street, Rm 511
Phone: 202 418-0757
Fax: 202 418-0765
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________




4186. AMENDMENT OF POLICY TO ALLOW NON-U.S. LICENSED SPACE STATIONS TO 
PROVIDE SERVICE IN THE UNITED STATES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154 (i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 308

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25.113; 47 CFR 25.115; 47 CFR 25.130; 47 CFR 
25.131; 47 CFR 25.137

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC adopted a Report and Order establishing a public 
interest framework for evaluating requests by non-U.S. satellites to 
serve the U.S. market. The Order implements the WTO Agreement under 
which the U.S. committed to allow foreign suppliers to provide basic 
telecommunications services, including satellite services in the U.S. 
The FCC adopted a presumption in favor of entry for non-U.S. satellites 
licensed in WTO member countries providing WTO-covered services. The 
FCC adopted an effective competitive opportunities (ECO-SAT) test for 
non-U.S. satellites licensed in non-WTO countries providing WTO-covered 
services, as well as for any commercial non-U.S. satellite providing 
services for which the U.S. did not make market commitments in the WTO 
Agreement. The FCC also established entry requirements for 
intergovernmental satellite organizations and their affiliates. In 
addition, the FCC adopted other public interest standards regarding 
spectrum availability and eligibility and operating requirements, as 
well as establishing access and filing procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/14/96                    61 FR 32398
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/96
FNPRM                           07/29/97                    62 FR 40494
R&O                             11/26/97
Petitions For Recon             01/05/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Tania Hanna, Attorney-Advisor, International Bureau, 
Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0762

RIN: 3060-AG31
_______________________________________________________________________




4187. STREAMLINING REGULATIONS RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL COMMON CARRIERS

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 214; 47 USC 203(r); 
47 USC 307; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 310; 47 USC 34 to 39

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 43; 47 CFR 63; 47 CFR 64

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has commenced a proceeding to review its rules 
applicable to international common carriers with the goal of 
streamlining its procedures whenever possible. In particular, the 
Commission will consider eliminating the requirement for prior approval 
of pro forma assignments and transfers of control. The Commission will 
seek input on other partial streamlining opportunities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/98                    63 FR 39793
NPRM Comment Period End         08/24/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Klein, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, International Bureau, 2000 M Street NW., Suite 800, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0424
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG84
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Mass Media Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




4188. ADVANCED TELEVISION SERVICE (MM DOCKET 87-268)

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Advanced Television Service proceeding commenced in July 
1987, with the adoption of the first Notice of Inquiry. The purpose of 
the proceeding is to address the technical, legal, economic and policy 
issues presented by the development of new, advanced and, now, digital 
television (``DTV''). As it has evolved since the inception of this 
proceeding, DTV will be capable of delivering television programs with 
significantly improved video and audio quality -- including two or more 
high definition programs simultaneously or five or more standard 
definition programs simultaneously -- or downloading data at the rate 
of over 19 million bytes per second. This data could be used to 
transmit directly to the home entire newspapers or telephone books in a 
matter of seconds, to download computer programs, and

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for other data applications. This system will provide consumers with 
improved picture and sound, spectrum efficiency that will allow for the 
introduction of new radio services and unprecedented interoperability 
with computers and other telecommunications devices.
Beginning with the 1987 Notice of Inquiry, the Commission has sought 
public comment on a number of occasions and on a variety of issues. 
When it became clear in 1993 that any advanced television system would 
be digital, the Commission issued three Further Notices of Inquiry and 
has issued decisions in response to them. In its Fourth Report and 
Order, the Commission adopted, with modification, the Advanced 
Television Systems committee DTV Standard. This decision supplied the 
certainty that many broadcasters, equipment manufacturers and consumers 
need to invest in new technology while at the same time preserving the 
flexibility to accommodate innovation and experimentation. The Fifth 
Report and Order adopted an accelerated DTV construction schedule and 
rules to promote the success of free, universally available, local 
broadcast television in a digital world. These actions were intended to 
help preserve free, widely accessible programming that serves the 
public interest, and to attract consumers swiftly to digital broadcast 
service, thus allowing the NTSC spectrum to be recovered and turned to 
use for other beneficial purposes more rapidly. The accelerated 
construction schedule will enable consumers in the ten largest markets 
to begin receiving digital television service no later than May 1, 
1999, and will require all commercial broadcast stations to complete 
construction and begin digital broadcasting by May 1, 2002. 
Noncommercial stations will have an additional year in which to 
commence their digital broadcasts. The Fifth Report and Order also 
required DTV licensees to provide at least one free digital programming 
service of resolution comparable to today's television service. 
Additionally, the Commission issued a DTV license to all eligible 
licensees and permittees in the form of an appendix to the Fifth Report 
and Order. By issuing these DTV licenses with the Fifth Report and 
Order, the Commission has frozen initial eligibility and allowed the 
completion of the Table of Allotments. Finally, the Sixth Report and 
Order adopted a Table of Allotments for digital television, rules for 
initial DTV allotments, technical criteria for the allotment of 
additional DTV frequencies, procedures for assigning DTV frequencies 
and plans for spectrum recovery.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Tentative Decision/Further NOI  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
Fourth FNPRM and Third NOI      07/28/95                    60 FR 42130
Fifth FNPRM                     05/29/96                    61 FR 26864
Sixth FNPRM                     08/21/96                    61 FR 43209
Fourth R&O                      03/25/97                    62 FR 14006
Sixth R&O                       05/14/97                    62 FR 26884
Fifth R&O                       05/16/97                    62 FR 26996
Recon                           07/11/97                    62 FR 37145


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Mania Baghdadi, Federal Communications Commission, 1919 
M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AE24
_______________________________________________________________________




4189. TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF NON-STOCK ENTITIES MM DOCKET 89-77

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI                             03/16/89                    54 FR 15957


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mania Baghdadi, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AE31
_______________________________________________________________________




4190. LOCAL TELEVISION OWNERSHIP RULE (MM DOCKET NO. 91-221)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73.3555

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 7, 1996, the Commission adopted a Second Further 
Notice of Proposed Rule Making in MM Docket Nos. 91-221 and 87-8, 
reviewing the Commission's broadcast local television ownership rules. 
This action was published in the Federal Register on December 19, 1996. 
The rules currently prohibit a person or entity from having cognizable 
interests in two television stations whose Grade B signal contours 
overlap. They also prohibit the licensee of a television station from 
obtaining a cognizable interest in a radio station with overlapping 
contours unless one or more of several waiver conditions is met. 
Finally, the Commission does not currently have rules governing 
television local marketing agreements (LMAs) as we do with radio LMAs.
The Second Further Notice seeks to update the record in the proceeding 
in light of the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which, 
among other things, directed the Commission to examine the local 
television station ownership rule, amended the local radio ownership 
rules, and addressed waiver standards for the radio-television cross-
ownership rule.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI                             07/11/91                    56 FR 40847
NPRM                            06/24/92                    57 FR 28163
FNPRM                           02/02/95                     60 FR 6490
R&O                             03/27/95                    60 FR 15688

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2nd FNPRM                       12/19/96                    61 FR 66978


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kim Matthews, Federal Communications Commission, Mass 
Media Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF79
_______________________________________________________________________




4191. FILING OF TELEVISION NETWORK AFFILIATION CONTRACTS (MM DOCKET NO. 
95-40)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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 73.3613(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding considers changes to the requirement that 
stations file their network affiliation agreements with the commission.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/19/95                    60 FR 19564


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Judy Herman, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2163
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




4192. RULES GOVERNING BROADCAST TELEVISION ADVERTISING (MM DOCKET NO. 
95-90)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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 154(j); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 
303(r); 47 USC 313; 47 USC 314

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding considers changes to two rules regulating 
broadcast television advertising. The first advertising rule prohibits 
a broadcast television network from influencing or controlling the 
rates its affiliates set for the sale of their non-network advertising 
time. The second advertising rule prohibits a broadcast television 
network from representing any of its affiliates in the sale of non-
network advertising time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/05/95                    60 FR 34959


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Gordon, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________




4193. ATTRIBUTION OF BROADCAST INTERESTS (MM DOCKET NOS. 94-150, 92-51, 
87-154)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73.3555

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 7, 1996, the Commission issued a Further Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking in the Attribution proceeding, in which it 
invited further comment on several outstanding issues relating to the 
attribution of broadcast interests for the purposes of enforcing the 
multiple ownership rules, in light of the ownership changes effected by 
the Telecommunications Act of 1996. It also invited comment on a 
proposal to add a new ``equity or debt plus'' attribution standard to 
its rules. Under this proposed standard, where the interest holder is a 
program supplier or same-market broadcaster or media entity subject to 
the cross-ownership rules, the Commission would attribute its otherwise 
nonattributable equity and/or debt interest in a licensee or other 
media entity subject to the cross-ownership rules, if the equity and/or 
debt holding exceeds a certain amount. The Commission also sought 
comment on: (1) whether (and when) it should attribute television Local 
Marketing Agreements (LMAs) and radio or television joint sales 
agreements (JSAs) among licensees in the same market; (2) a staff study 
of the attributable interests in commercial broadcast television 
licensees, as reported in ownership reports, particularly with respect 
to the voting and nonvoting stock attribution benchmarks; and (3) 
grandfathering/transition issues. Finally, the Commission invited 
comment on whether to modify the cable/multipoint distribution service 
(MDS) cross-ownership attribution rules to apply broadcast attribution 
criteria, as modified in the attribution proceeding.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/95                     60 FR 6483
FNPRM                           12/20/96                    61 FR 67275


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mania Baghdadi, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF82


_______________________________________________________________________



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4194. 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/08/96                    61 FR 15439
R&O                             09/30/97                    62 FR 51052
Action on Petitions for Recon    To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dale Bickel, Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2720

RIN: 3060-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________




4195. NEWSPAPER/BROADCAST CROSS-OWNERSHIP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 1, 1996, the Commission released a Notice of 
Inquiry seeking comment on the possible revision of its standards for 
waiver of the newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership rule (Section 
73.3555(d)) with respect to newspaper/radio combinations. The Notice 
solicits comment on whether the Commission should adopt objective 
criteria for evaluating such waiver requests and, if so, what those 
criteria should be.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI                             10/15/96                    61 FR 53694


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Holberg, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2130

RIN: 3060-AG53
_______________________________________________________________________




4196. NATIONAL TELEVISION OWNERSHIP RULES (MM DOCKET NOS. 96-222, 91-
221, 87-8)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154

CFR Citation:  41 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 7, 1996, the Commission released a Notice of 
Proposed Rule Making in MM Docket Nos. 96-221, 96-222, and 87-8, 
reviewing the Commission's national broadcast television ownership 
rules. Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996, an entity may 
generally not have an attributable interest in commercial television 
stations with an aggregate national audience reach exceeding 35%. A 
station's audience reach is determined by the number of television 
households in that station's Area of Dominant Influence (ADI), as 
determined by the commercial ratings service Arbitron. The Notice first 
addressed the ``UHF discount,'' by which UHF station is attributed with 
only 50% of the television households in the market, and decided to 
postpone further consideration of whether to modify or repeal the rule 
until 1998 (at which time all ownership rules will undergo a 
statutorily mandated biennial review). Second, the Notice proposed to 
eliminate the satellite exemption to the rule for satellite stations 
that operate in separate markets from their parent stations. However, 
for same-market satellites, the Commission proposed not to double count 
the audience in that market when calculating the parent station's 
national audience reach. Similarly, where one station has a local 
marketing agreement (LMA) with another, the Notice proposed not to 
double count that market. Finally, the Commission proposed to define a 
station's market for the purposes of calculating audience reach by 
using designated market areas (as determined by Nielsen) instead of 
ADI's, because Arbitron no longer updates it county by county 
determinations of each station's ADI.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/19/96                    61 FR 66987


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Gordon, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG54
_______________________________________________________________________




4197. MAIN STUDIO/PUBLIC FILE REQUIREMENTS FOR BROADCASTERS (MMB DOCKET 
97-138)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73.1125; 47 CFR 73.3526; 47 CFR 73.3527

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On July 27, 1998, the FCC adopted a Report and Order which 
amended section 73.1125 of our rules regarding a broadcast station's 
main studio location. This Report and Order also amended sections 
73.3526 and 73.3527 of our rules to update the required contents of the 
public inspection file for broadcast stations and the required 
retention periods of material contained in the file.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/12/97                    62 FR 32061
R&O                             07/28/98                    63 FR 49487


Next Action Undetermined

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Victoria McCauley, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG68
_______________________________________________________________________




4198. COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR BROADCAST SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 309(j); 47 USC 309(l)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 74

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The First Report and Order implements the FCC's application 
authority under sections 309(j) and 309(l) of the Communications Act, 
as amended. Specifically, the First R&O adopts rules and procedures for 
auctioning pending and future mutually exclusive applications for 
construction permits in the various commercial broadcasting services; 
determines that competing Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) 
applications are subject to auction; and adopts procedures for 
resolving pending broadcast comparative renewal cases, in which the FCC 
is not authorized to use auctions. However, given the insufficiency of 
the record in this proceeding, the First R&O does not make a final 
determination regarding special measures, such as bidding credits for 
designated entities in broadcast service auctions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/12/97                    62 FR 65392
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/98
NOI                             03/31/98                    63 FR 15353
R&O                             08/18/98                    63 FR 48615


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Jerianne Timmerman, Federal Communications Commission, 
Mass Media Bureau, 1919 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1600
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG78
_______________________________________________________________________




4199. 1998 BIENNIAL REVIEW OF BROADCAST OWNERSHIP

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  PL 104-104, sec 202(h)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding initiates a review of all the broadcast 
ownership rules as required by section 202(h) of the Telecommunications 
Act of 1996. Section 202(h) of the Act requires the FCC to review its 
broadcast ownership rules to determine ``whether any of such rules are 
necessary in the public interest as the result of competition.'' It 
further directs the FCC to ``repeal or modify any regulation it 
determines to be no longer in the public interest.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI                             03/31/98                    63 FR 15353


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Roger Holberg, Federal Communications Commission, Mass 
Media Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2120
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG79
_______________________________________________________________________




4200. 1998 BIENNIAL REVIEW-STREAMLINING OF MASS MEDIA APPLICATIONS, 
RULES, AND PROCESSES

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 309; 47 USC 310; 47 USC 308; 47 USC 303; 47 
USC 4(i); 47 USC 4(j)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With this Report and Order, the Commission adopted an 
electronic filing mandate for key Mass Media Bureau broadcast 
application and reporting forms after a phase-in period. The Commission 
revised the requirements for extending the construction periods of 
broadcast stations, selling unbuilt construction permits, and 
submitting ownership reports for commercial and noncommercial stations. 
The Commission modified the reporting requirements on the Annual 
Ownership Report form to include a section on the race and gender of 
individuals with attributable interests in broadcast licenses. The 
Commission instituted a formal program of both pre- and post-
application grant random audits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/17/98                    63 FR 19226
R&O                             12/18/98                    63 FR 70040


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Mania Baghdadi, Federal Communications Commission, Mass 
Media Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG80
_______________________________________________________________________




4201. REVIEW OF TECHNICAL RULES IN PARTS 73 AND 74

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 319; 47 USC 307

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 74

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking was initiated by the FCC as part of its 
ongoing review of its technical radio broadcast rules. The rulemaking 
asks for comments as to whether negotiated interference agreements and 
contingent applications should be allowed in the FM services, and 
proposes to allow alternative propagation methods to predict service 
and interference. The rulemaking also proposes specific changes to 
relax the contour protection rule for certain commercial FM stations, 
sets a minimum coverage standard for noncommercial

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educational stations, and proposes to allow correction of coordinates 
with a single application.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/22/98                    63 FR 33892


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Dale Bickel, Engineer, Federal Communications 
Commission, Mass Media Bureau, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2700
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________




4202.  REVIEW OF BROADCAST AND CABLE EEO RULES AND POLICIES

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 334; 47 USC 336; 47 
USC 634

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission seeks 
comments concerning the Commission's proposed EEO rules, and policies 
that would be consistent with the D.C. Circuit's decision in Lutheran 
Church-Missouri Synod v. FCC. This rulemaking proposes to initiate a 
new broadcasting EEO rule and to change the Commission's cable EEO 
rules, to emphasize recruitment outreach programs and provide that 
entities are not to use racial, ethnic, or gender preferences in 
hiring. This rulemaking also proposes to include the possibility of 
granting administrative relief to small entities that meet proposed 
qualifying factors.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/01/98                    63 FR 66104


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

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

RIN: 3060-AH10
_______________________________________________________________________




4203.  LOW POWER FM RADIO

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: With this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission 
explores the possible establishment of new classes of FM radio service 
to respond to the increasing demand by the public for additional 
outlets of popular expression which could increase the diversity of 
voices, views, and sources of information and entertainment available 
to the American public. This proceeding will explore the appropriate 
technical parameters for such a service. The Commission will also 
examine potentially conflicting demands for such a service and the 
means to accommodate any such conflicting demands to the extent 
possible and appropriate. In addressing these issues, we are and will 
remain mindful of the technical requirements necessary to protect 
existing radio services and are concerned with preserving the excellent 
technical quality of radio service available today which has been 
fostered and maintained by our existing rules. The Commission hopes to 
receive comment from a wide range of existing and potential users of 
the FM spectrum regarding the nature and extent of different and 
possibly conflicting demands for this spectrum, and technical analysis 
to assist us in best resolving those conflicts for the benefit of the 
public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/16/99                     64 FR 7577


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul Gordon, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-2130

RIN: 3060-AH11
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Completed Actions


Mass Media Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




4204. EEO STREAMLINING PROPOSALS (MMB DOCKET NO. 96-16)

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
Final Action                    12/01/98                    63 FR 66104

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Hope Cooper, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-1450
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG29

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_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Office of Managing Director



_______________________________________________________________________




4205. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FY 1999

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 159

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1.1151 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 
U.S.C. 159, requires the FCC to recover the costs of its activities by 
assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of 
these activities. The Commission will issue a Notice of Inquiry to 
address key unresolved issues. It will issue a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking to address how the FCC plans to implement the fee 
requirements for FY 1999. Finally, the FCC will issue a Report and 
Order implementing the FY 1999 Regulatory Fee Schedule. When released, 
the NOI and NPRM will provide the public with the opportunity to file 
comments in response to unresolved issues and proposed fee 
implementation for FY 1999.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Terry Johnson, Federal Communications Commission, 
Office of Managing Director
Phone: 202 418-0445
Fax: 202 418-0521
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG92
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Completed Actions


Office of Managing Director



_______________________________________________________________________




4206. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FY 1998

Priority:  Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 159

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1.1151 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 
U.S.C. 159, 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 Commission will develop a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to address how the FCC plans to implement 
the fee requirements for FY 1998. This item, when released, will 
provide the public with the opportunity to file comments in response to 
the Commission's proposed fee implementation schedule for FY 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action - R&O              07/01/98                    63 FR 35847

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Terry Johnson, Federal Communications Commission, 
Office of Managing Director
Phone: 202 418-0445
Fax: 202 418-2826
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG66
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Wireless Telecommunications Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




4207. AMENDMENT OF PART 80 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING VHF 
MARITIME OPERATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI/NPRM                        11/05/92                    57 FR 57717
First R&O                       04/26/95                    60 FR 34198
FNPRM                           04/26/95                    60 FR 35507
Second FNPRM                    06/17/97                    62 FR 37533
Second R&O                      06/17/97                    62 FR 40281
3rd R&O & MO&O                  07/06/98                    63 FR 40059


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 92-257.

Agency Contact: Scott Stone, Federal Communications Commission, 
Wireless Telecom Bureau - PSPWD, 2025 M Street NW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-0680

RIN: 3060-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________




4208. 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. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 553; 47 USC 303; 47 
USC 309

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 21; 47 CFR 101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The goal of this proceeding, a Third Order On 
Reconsideration, is to pave the way for the auctioning and licensing of 
the Local Multipoint Distribution Service, a fixed broadband point-to-
point wireless service that has significant potential in offering a 
broad

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range of one-way and two-way voice-video and data service capabilities, 
and a substantial amount of capacity that is larger than is currently 
available in wireless services. This Order was adopted and released on 
February 11, 1998.

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
1st R&O & 4th NPRM              07/29/96                    61 FR 39425
Fifth NPRM                      03/11/97                    62 FR 16514
Second R&O                      03/11/97                    62 FR 23148
Third Order on Recon            03/03/98                     63 FR 9443


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: WTB Docket No. 92-297.

Agency Contact: Barbara Reideler, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 2025 M Street NW., Room 7002, Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1310
  
Jay Whaley, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission
Phone: 202 418-1310

RIN: 3060-AF26
_______________________________________________________________________




4209. REFARMING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Replacement of part 90 by part 88 to revise private land 
mobile services and modify policies governing these services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/08/92                    57 FR 54034
R&O                             06/15/95                    60 FR 37152
MO&O                            12/23/96                     62 FR 2027
Second R&O                      02/20/97                    62 FR 18834


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: WTB Docket No. 92-235.

Agency Contact: Ira Keltz, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecom Bureau - PSPWD, 2025 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680

RIN: 3060-AF35
_______________________________________________________________________




4210. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF 800 MHZ SMR; COMPETITIVE BIDDING WIDE AREA

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 153; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309(j); 
47 USC 332

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding adopts service rules and competitive bidding 
rules for 800 MHz SMR spectrum. It also proposes licensing rules and 
auction procedures for lower 80 SMR and general category channels.

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
MO&O                            06/23/97                    62 FR 41225
Second R&O                      06/23/97                    62 FR 41190


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Yanic Thomas, Attorney-Adviser, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2100 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7240
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF47
_______________________________________________________________________




4211. RESALE AND ROAMING OBLIGATIONS PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL MOBILE 
RADIO SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 20; 47 CFR 22

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On an interim basis, the First Report and Order extends to 
broadband PCS and covered SMR providers the cellular rule that 
prohibits restricting resale of communications services. The new rules 
sunset five years after the last group of initial licensees for 
currently allocated broadband PCS spectrum is awarded. The rules also 
eliminate all exceptions to the rule that allowed cellular licensees to 
restrict resale by competing with fully operational cellular licensees 
in the same geographic market. The Commission successfully adopted a 
Second Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this 
proceeding. The Second Report and Order extends the Commission's 
cellular rules on manual roaming by any individual whose handset is 
capable of accessing the network of a cellular, broadband PCS, or 
covered SMR provider. The Third NPRM, among other things, sought 
comment on whether the Commission should adopt rules requiring 
cellular, broadband PCS, and covered SMR providers to provide automatic 
roaming in their coverage areas, and whether both automatic and manual 
roaming requirements should sunset five years after the initial grant 
of PCS licenses.

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
First R&O                       07/12/96                    61 FR 38399
Second R&O and Third NPRM       08/15/96                    61 FR 44026


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

[[Page 22308]]

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Agency Contact: Janice Jamison, Federal Communications Commission, 
Commercial Wireless Division-WTB, 2100 M Street NW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-2290
Email: [email protected]
  
Jane Phillips, Federal Communications Commission, Policy Division-WTB, 
2025 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1761

RIN: 3060-AF58
_______________________________________________________________________




4212. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 
COMPETITIVE BIDDING; NARROWBAND PCS COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Report and Order and FNPRM to modify the competitive bidding 
rules for participation by designated entities in narrowband PCS.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

3rd MO&O                        08/16/94                    59 FR 44058
FNPRM                           04/23/97                    62 FR 27569
R&O                             04/23/97                    62 FR 27507


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Chief, Policy and Rules Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Suite 700, 2100 M Street NW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-7240

RIN: 3060-AF99
_______________________________________________________________________




4213. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 
COMPETITIVE BIDDING; IVDS COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 95

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Tenth Report and Order modifies the competitive bidding rules 
for the upcoming auction of IVDS: (1) eliminates bidding credits 
available to women- and minority-owned IVDS applicants; (2) extends two 
levels of bidding credits to small businesses based on a two-tiered 
small business definition; (3) clarifies the attribution rules for 
affiliates of IVDS applicants; and (4) increases the amount of the 
upfront payments required to participate in the IVDS auction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

R&O                             04/25/94                    59 FR 24947
FNPRM                           08/06/96                    61 FR 49103
R&O                             11/15/96                    61 FR 60198
FNPRM                           09/30/98                    63 FR 52215
NPRM Comment Period End         10/30/98                    63 FR 52215
MO&O                            11/09/98                    63 FR 54073


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Allen, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 5202, 2025 M Street NW.
Phone: 202 418-0660
Fax: 202 418-1159
  
Mark Bollinger, Deputy Chief, Auctions and Industry Analysis Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Room 5202, 2025 M Street NW.
Phone: 202 418-0660
Fax: 202 418-1159

RIN: 3060-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




4214. 39 GHZ CHANNEL PLAN

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 524

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding amends the FCC's rules to facilitate more 
effective use of the 39 GHz band.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/26/96                     61 FR 2465
NPRM Comment Period End         02/12/96
Order                           02/22/96                     61 FR 6809
Reply Comments                  02/27/96
Order                           05/01/96                    61 FR 19236
2d NPRM                         01/21/98                     63 FR 3075
R&O                             02/06/98                     63 FR 6079


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

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

Agency Contact: Jennifer Burton, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecom. Bureau- PSPWD, 2025 M Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7581
Email: [email protected]
  
Christina Clearwater, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 
Wireless Telecom. Bureau, Auctions Division, 2025 M Street NW., Room 
5604, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2143
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




4215. 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. Report and Order, adopted 6/21/96, modified the 
PCS/cellular rule and the cellular spectrum cap.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 5202, 2025 M Street NW.

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Phone: 202 418-0660
Fax: 202 418-1159
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________




4216. AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE FCC'S RULES TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF 
THE 220-222 MHZ BAND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(d); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 
332; 47 USC 309(j)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action addressed Petitions For Reconsideration or 
clarification of two Orders concerning the 220-222 MHz radio service 
(220 MHz service). On January 26, 1996, the FCC adopted final rules in 
the 220 MHz Report and Order, which enabled 220 MHz licensees to modify 
their licenses to relocate their authorized base stations within FCC-
specified parameters. In the 220 MHz Third Report and Order, adopted on 
February 19, 1997, the FCC established rules to govern the future 
operation and licensing of the 220 MHz service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           11/28/89                      55 FR 328
ANPRM Comment Period End        03/15/90
R&O                             03/14/91                    56 FR 19598
NPRM                            01/12/92                     57 FR 4180
NPRM Comment Period End         03/02/92
FNPRM                           08/28/95                    60 FR 46566
Fifth NPRM                      04/03/97                    62 FR 16004
Third R&O                       04/03/97                    62 FR 15978
MO&O                            05/14/98                    63 FR 32580


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Scott Mackoul, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 2025 M Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7240

RIN: 3060-AG23
_______________________________________________________________________




4217. REVISION OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH 
ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 134(i); 47 USC 201; 47 USC 208; 47 
USC 215; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Memorandum Opinion and Order in general reaffirms, with 
limited modifications, wireless E911 rules adopted earlier in this 
proceeding. The goal of this proceeding is to afford the public a 
reliable, responsive E911 service in the best possible interest of 
public health and safety.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

FNPRM                           07/26/96                    61 FR 40374
R&O                             07/26/96                    61 FR 40348
MO&O                            01/16/98                     63 FR 2631


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Additional Information: Additional Contact: Martin Liebman, Engineer, 
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 2025 M Street NW., Washington DC 
20554, 202-418-1310

Agency Contact: Dan Grosh, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 2025 M Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310
  
Won Kim, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, same
Phone: 202 418-1310

RIN: 3060-AG34
_______________________________________________________________________




4218. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

Priority:  Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 
USC 307; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 332

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 27; 47 CFR 97

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, September 30, 1997.

Abstract: Proposal to establish a new ``Wireless Communications 
Service'' in the 2305-2320 and 2345-2360 MHz bands. Thirty megahertz of 
spectrum will be made available for the provision of fixed mobile, 
radiolocation services, or satellite Digital Audio Radio Services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/20/96                    61 FR 59048
NPRM Comment Period End         12/16/96
R&O                             03/03/97                     62 FR 9636
Public Notice                   03/13/97                    62 FR 12959


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Additional Information: GN Docket 96-228

Agency Contact: Tejal Mehta, Federal Communications Commission, 2025 M 
Street NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7397
  
Julie Buchanan, Staf Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 2025 
M St. NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0660
Fax: 202 418-1159

RIN: 3060-AG56
_______________________________________________________________________




4219. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 225 OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 
1996; ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT, AND CUSTOMER 
PREMISE EQUIPMENT, FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 255

CFR Citation:  Not yet determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding is initiated to implement the provisions of 
section 255 of the Communications Act and related sections of the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996 regarding the accessibility of 
telecommunications equipment and services to persons with disabilities.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           09/17/96                    61 FR 50465
NPRM                            04/02/98                    63 FR 28456
NPRM Comment Period End         08/14/98


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Federal

Agency Contact: John Spencer, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Policy Div. Wireless Telecom. Bureau, 2025 M Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310
Fax: 202 418-7247
Email: [email protected]
  
Susan Kimmel, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, same
Phone: 202 418-1310

RIN: 3060-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




4220. DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND SPECTRUM REQUIREMENTS 
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 337(a); 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 160; 47 
USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 403

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This item takes steps toward developing a flexible regulatory 
framework to meet vital current and future public safety communications 
needs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/09/97                    62 FR 60199
First R&O and 3rd NPRM          08/06/98                    63 FR 58645
Third NPRM                      08/06/98                    63 FR 58685


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no 
statutory requirement. There is a paperwork burden associated with this 
action.

Agency Contact: John Clarke, Federal Communications Commission, 
Wireless Telecom. Bureau - PSPWD, 2025 M Street NW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-0680

RIN: 3060-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________




4221. MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This NPRM proposes to amend the FCC's rules regarding 
multiple address systems (MAS) in the microwave service. It proposes a 
flexible regulatory framework for spectrum allocations that will 
provide opportunities for the development of competitive new service 
offerings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/19/97                    62 FR 11407


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shellie Blakeney, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau - PSPWD, 2025 M Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680

RIN: 3060-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




4222. AMENDMENT OF PART I OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES--COMPETITIVE BIDDING 
PROCEDURES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 303; 47 
USC 309(j)

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 21; 47 CFR 24; 47 CFR 24; 47 CFR 27; 47 
CFR 90; 47 CFR 95

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding proposes to amend and modify the competitive 
bidding rules for all auctionable services. It was released on December 
31, 1997 and published in the Federal Register on January 15, 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/21/97                    62 FR 13570
NPRM Comment Period End         04/16/97
2d FNPRM                        01/07/98                      63 FR 770
3d R&O                          01/15/98                     63 FR 2315


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Leora Hochstein, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecom. Bureau, Auctions Division, Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-0660
Fax: 202 418-1159
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




4223. AMENDMENT TO PART 27 OF THE FCC'S RULES TO REVISE RULES FOR 
SERVICES IN THE 2.3GHZ BAND AND TO INCLUDE LICENSING OF SERVICES IN THE 
47 GHZ BAND

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 160; 47 
USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 
USC 309; 47 USC 310; 47 USC 368

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes service, 
licensing, and competitive bidding rules for the 47.2-48.2 GHz band. 
The FCC proposes to amend the part 27 Rules to include rules for the 
47.2-48.2 band and to codify and conform certain rules for the 2.3 GHz 
band to provide for consistent regulation of part 27 services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/98                    63 FR 44822
NPRM Comment Period End         10/13/98


Next Action Undetermined

[[Page 22311]]

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Eli Johnson, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 2025 M Street NW., Room 7002, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310

RIN: 3060-AG93
_______________________________________________________________________




4224.  AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ADOPT 
REGULATIONS FOR AUTOMATIC VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEMS SECOND REPORT AND 
ORDER

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 251; 47 USC 252; 47 USC 303; 47 
USC 309; 47 USC 332

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Second Report and Order adopts rules and procedures 
governing competitive bidding for multilateration Location and 
Monitoring Service (LMS) frequencies. Was released July 14, 1998. Was 
published in Federal Register, July 30, 1998, 63 FR 40659. Became 
effective September 28, 1998.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/16/97                    62 FR 52078
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/97


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: This FNPRM sought comment on the LMS auction 
following the general competitive bidding procedures of Part 1, Subpart 
Q; the establishment of a small business definition for LMS; whether 
small business provisions are sufficient to promote participation by 
businesses owned by minorities, women or rural telephone companies; 
partitioning and disaggregation (released 9/16/97) 63 FR 52078 
published 10/6/97.

Agency Contact: Ken Burnley, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission
Phone: 202 418-0660
Fax: 202 418-1159
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________


FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)               Completed Actions


Wireless Telecommunications Bureau



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4225. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES REGARDING INSTALLMENT PAYMENT 
FINANCING PAYMENT FOR PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (PCS) LICENSEES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority:  47 USC 154; 47 USC 155; 47 USC 301 to 303; 47 USC 
309; 47 USC 332

CFR Citation:  47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: There were 39 Petitions for Reconsideration of the 2d Report 
and Order filed. On March 24, 1998, the FCC released an Order on 
Reconsideration of the 2d Report and Order. This Order was published in 
the Federal Register on April 8, 1998. On August 19, 1998, the FCC 
released a Fourth Report and Order setting forth rules that will govern 
reauctions of C Block spectrum surrendered to the Commission pursuant 
to the C Block 2d Report and Order on Reconsideration of the 2d Report 
and Order.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/02/97                    62 FR 13570
NPRM Comment Period End         04/16/97
FNPRM                           10/16/97                    62 FR 55375
Order on Recon                  04/08/98                    63 FR 17111
Final Action                    11/23/98                    63 FR 50791

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes
Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecom. Bureau, Auctions Division, Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-0660
Fax: 202 418-1159
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG88
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