[The Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[Federal Communications Commission Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
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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--Fall 
2004

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Commission publishes in 
the Federal Register a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items 
and other significant proceedings under development or review that 
pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. See 5 U.S.C. 602. The 
Unified Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations 
and legal authorities that govern these proceedings.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura McGowan, Telecommunications 
Specialist, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-0990.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings

    The Commission encourages public participation in its 
rulemaking process. To help keep the public informed of significant 
rulemaking proceedings, the Commission has prepared a list of 
important proceedings now in progress. The General Services 
Administration publishes the Unified Agenda in the Federal Register 
in the spring and fall of each year.

    The following terms may be helpful in understanding the status 
of the proceedings included in this report:

    Docket Number -- assigned to a proceeding if the Commission has 
issued either a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or a Notice of 
Inquiry concerning the matter under consideration. The Commission 
has used docket numbers since January 1, 1978. Docket numbers 
consist of the last two digits of the calendar year in which the 
docket was established plus a sequential number that begins at 1 
with the first docket initiated during a calendar year (e.g., 
Docket No. 96-1 or Docket No. 99-1). The abbreviation for the 
responsible bureau usually precedes the docket number, as in ``MM 
Docket No. 96-222,'' which indicates that the responsible bureau is 
the Mass Media Bureau (now the Media Bureau). A docket number 
consisting of only five digits (e.g., Docket No. 29622) indicates 
that the docket was established before January 1, 1978.

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

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

    Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) --issued by the 
Commission when additional comment in the proceeding is sought.

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

    Rulemaking (RM) Number -- assigned to a proceeding after the 
appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for 
rulemaking, but before the Commission has taken action on the 
petition.

    Report and Order (R&O) -- issued by the Commission to state a 
new or amended rule or state that the Commission rules and 
regulations will not be revised.

 Marlene H. Dortch,

Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.

                          CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3852        In the Matter of Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for      3060-AG76
            Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Americans With Disabilities Act of
            1990; CC Docket No. 98-67.............................................................
3853        Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act                  3060-AI15
            (Telecommunications Relay Service); CG Docket No. 03-123 (Section 610 Review).........
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                           CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3854        Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services       3060-AG42
            Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket Nos. 96-146, 93-22).........
3855        Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications    3060-AG46
            Act of 1996; CC Docket No. 94-129.....................................................
3856        Implementation of Section 255 and Section 251(a)(2) of the Telecommunications Act of      3060-AG58
            1996; Access to Telecommunications Services Equipment and Customer Premise Equipment
            for Persons With Disabilities;........................................................
3857        In the Matter of the Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With                3060-AG75
            Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996; CC Docket No. 90-571

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3858        Establishment of Rules Governing Procedures To Be Followed When Informal Complaints       3060-AI02
            Are Filed by Consumers Against Entities Regulated by the Commission; CG Docket No. 02-
            32....................................................................................
3859        Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of        3060-AI14
            1991; CG Docket No. 02-278 (Section 610 Review).......................................
3860        Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited           3060-AI20
            Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CG Docket No. 04-53)...........................
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                                      ENFORCEMENT BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3861        Revision of Emergency Alert System Rules..............................................    3060-AI39
3862        Emergency Alert System................................................................    3060-AI49
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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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3863        MSS Spectrum Allocation...............................................................    3060-AF75
3864        3650-3700 Government Transfer Band....................................................    3060-AH14
3865        Fixed Satellite Service and Terrestrial System in the Ku-Band.........................    3060-AH17
3866        Revision of the Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission...........................    3060-AH47
3867        Software Defined Radio Authorization..................................................    3060-AH64
3868        New Advanced Wireless Services........................................................    3060-AH65
3869        Revisions to Broadcast Auxiliary Service Rules........................................    3060-AH78
3870        Part 15 Biennial Review...............................................................    3060-AH92
3871        Unlicensed Devices in the 5 GHz Band..................................................    3060-AI16
3872        Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields.....................................    3060-AI17
3873        Above 76 GHz..........................................................................    3060-AI18
3874        Coordination Between the Non-Geostationary and Geostationary Satellite Orbit..........    3060-AI21
3875        Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications.............................    3060-AI22
3876        Cognitive Radio Technologies..........................................................    3060-AI23
3877        Broadband Over Power Line Systems.....................................................    3060-AI24
3878        Interference Temperature Operation....................................................    3060-AI25
3879        Unlicensed Operation of the 3650-3700 Band (ET Doc. No. 04-151).......................    3060-AI50
3880        WRC-03 Omnibus (ET Doc. No. 04-139)...................................................    3060-AI51
3881        Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Doc. No. 04-186)...................    3060-AI52
3882        Narrowbanding for Private Land Mobile Radio Service (ET Doc. No. 04-243)..............    3060-AI53
3883        Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03-201)......................    3060-AI54
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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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3884        Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure at 5 GHz...............................    3060-AG19
3885        Establishment of an Improved Model for Predicting the Broadcast Television Field          3060-AH37
            Strength Received at Individual Locations.............................................
3886        Reallocation of 27 MHz Spectrum.......................................................    3060-AH66
3887        Amateur Radio Service Rules...........................................................    3060-AI04
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3888        Amendment of Section 1.1204 of the Commission's Ex Parte Rules........................    3060-AH58
3889        Amendment of Section 1.17 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Truthful Statements to     3060-AH86
            the Commission........................................................................
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                                     INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3890        Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and         3060-AD70
            Licensing Procedures (IB Docket No. 95-117)...........................................
3891        Establishing Rules and Policies for the Use of Spectrum for Mobile Satellite Service      3060-AF89
            in the L-Band (IB Docket No. 96-132)..................................................
3892        Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in      3060-AF93
            the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band (IB Docket No. 95-91; GEN Docket No. 90-357).........
3893        Redesignation of the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency Band (CC Docket No. 92-297)..............    3060-AF94
3894        Allocate & Designate: Spec for Fixed-Sat Srv (37.5-38.5, 40.5-41.5 & 48.2-50.2 GHz        3060-AH23
            Bands). Allocate: Fixed & Mobile 40.5-42.5 GHz; Wireless 46.9-47 GHz; Gov Oper 37-38 &
            40-40.5 GHz; IB Doc No. 97-95.........................................................
3895        Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the Mobile Satellite Service in the 2     3060-AH28
            GHz Band; IB Docket No. 99-81.........................................................
3896        1998 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Review of Accounts Settlement in Maritime Mobile &     3060-AH30
            Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services; IB Doc No. 98-96............................
3897        Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite; IB Docket No. 99-67...............    3060-AH49
3898        Streamlining Earth Station Licensing Rules; IB Docket No. 00-248......................    3060-AH60
3899        Policies and Rules for Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit, Fixed Satellite Service in      3060-AH93
            the KA-Band; IB Docket No. 02-19......................................................
3900        Enforcement of Other Nations' Prohibitions Against the Uncompleted Call Signaling         3060-AH94
            Configuration of International Callback Service; IB Docket No. 02-18..................
3901        Space Station Licensing Reform; IB Dockets 00-248 and 02-34...........................    3060-AH98
3902        Flexibility for Delivery of Communications by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in       3060-AI05
            the 2 GHz Band, the L-Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Band; IB Docket No.01-185.............
3903        Mitigation of Orbital Debris; IB Docket No. 02-54.....................................    3060-AI06
3904        In the Matter of Procedures To Govern the Use of Satellite Earth Stations on Board        3060-AI40
            Vessels; IB Docket No. 02-10..........................................................
3905        Amendment of Parts 1 and 63 of the Commission's Rules (Docket 04-47)..................    3060-AI41
3906        Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services    3060-AI42
            (IB Docket No. 04-112)................................................................
3907        Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Band, Blanket Licensing of Satellite Earth             3060-AI43
            Stations, and Allocation of Spectrum for Broadcast Satellite Service..................
3908        Review of the Spectrum Sharing Plan Among Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile        3060-AI44
            Satellite Service Systems in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands; IB Docket No. 02-364..............
3909        Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Band, Blanket Licensing of Satellite Earth             3060-AI46
            Stations, & Allocation of Spectrum in the 17.3-17.8 and 24.75-25.25 GHz Bands for
            Broadcast Satellite Service...........................................................
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                                         MEDIA BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3910        Cable Television Rate Regulation......................................................    3060-AF41
3911        Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service.....................................    3060-AF48
3912        Cable Customer Service Standards (MM 92-263)..........................................    3060-AF69
3913        Filing of Television Network Affiliation Contracts (MM Docket No. 95-40)..............    3060-AF80
3914        Rules Governing Broadcast Television Advertising (MM Docket No. 95-90)................    3060-AF81
3915        Cable Home Wiring.....................................................................    3060-AG02
3916        Closed Captioning.....................................................................    3060-AG26
3917        Cable Act Reform......................................................................    3060-AG27
3918        Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices........................................    3060-AG28
3919        Minor Modifications of Broadcast Licenses Without Prior Construction Permit (MM Docket    3060-AG30
            No. 96-58)............................................................................
3920        Pole Attachment Provisions (CS Docket No. 97-98)......................................    3060-AG71

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3921        Review of Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 (MM Docket No. 98-93)....................    3060-AG81
3922        Digital Must Carry....................................................................    3060-AG91
3923        Horizontal Ownership Limits...........................................................    3060-AH09
3924        Retransmission Consent Issues--SHVIA..................................................    3060-AH36
3925        Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99-325).............................    3060-AH40
3926        Satellite Broadcasting Signal Carriage Requirements...................................    3060-AH45
3927        Ancillary or Supplemental Use of DTV Capacity by Non-Commercial Licensees (MM Docket      3060-AH53
            No. 98-203)...........................................................................
3928        Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to DTV.................    3060-AH54
3929        Direct Broadcast Public Interest Obligations; MM Docket No. 93-25.....................    3060-AH59
3930        Children's TV, Obligations of Digital TV Broadcasters (MM Docket No. 00-167)..........    3060-AH68
3931        Extension of Filing Requirements for Children's TV Programming Report (MM Docket No.      3060-AH69
            00-44)................................................................................
3932        Radio Market Definitions (MM Docket No. 00-244 and MM Docket No. 03-130)..............    3060-AH70
3933        Enhanced and Standardized Disclosure (MM Docket No. 00-168)...........................    3060-AH71
3934        Revision of EEO Rules and Policies; MM Docket No. 98-204..............................    3060-AH95
3935        Reexamination of Comparative Standards for Noncommercial Educational Applicants; MM       3060-AH96
            Docket No. 95-31......................................................................
3936        Cross Ownership of Broadcast Stations and Newspapers..................................    3060-AH97
3937        Biennial Regulatory Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules..............    3060-AI07
3938        Establishment of Rules for Digital Low Power Television, Television Translator, and       3060-AI38
            Television Booster Stations (MB Docket 03-185)........................................
3939        Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets....................................    3060-AI55
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                                         MEDIA BUREAU--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3940        Application of Network Nonduplication, Syndicated Exclusivity, and Sports Blackout        3060-AH35
            Rules to Satellite Retransmission--SHVIA..............................................
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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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3941        Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for FY 2004..............................    3060-AI45
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                              WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3942        Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications................    3060-AF14
3943        Resale and Roaming Obligations Pertaining to Commercial Mobile Radio Services.........    3060-AF58
3944        Implementation of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding; 218-     3060-AG00
            219 MHz Competitive Bidding Rules.....................................................
3945        39 GHz Channel Plan...................................................................    3060-AG16
3946        Implementation of 309(j) of the Communications Act, Amendment of Parts 20 and 24 of       3060-AG21
            the Commission's Rules -- Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial Mobile
            Radio Service Spectrum Cap............................................................
3947        Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling         3060-AG34
            Systems...............................................................................
3948        In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act................    3060-AG74
3949        Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety        3060-AG85
            Communications Requirements...........................................................
3950        Multiple Access Systems...............................................................    3060-AG86
3951        Amendment of Part I of the Commission's Rules -- Competitive Bidding Procedures.......    3060-AG87
3952        Amendment of Part 90 of the Rules To Adopt Regulations for Automatic Vehicle              3060-AH12
            Monitoring Systems....................................................................
3953        Service Rules for the 746-764 and 776-794 MHz Bands, and Revisions to Part 27 of the      3060-AH32
            Commission's Rules....................................................................

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3954        Implementation of Sections 309(j) and 337 of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended    3060-AH33
3955        Amendment to Parts 1, 2, 87, and 101 of the Rules to License Fixed Services at 24 GHz.    3060-AH41
3956        Part 101 -- Terrestrial Microwave Fixed Radio Services................................    3060-AH42
3957        Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 Governing Maritime Communications........................    3060-AH55
3958        Amendment of the Rules Regarding Installment Payment Financing for Personal               3060-AH57
            Communications Services Licensees.....................................................
3959        Transfer of the 3650 Through 3700 MHz Band From Federal Government Use................    3060-AH75
3960        2000 Biennial Regulatory Review Spectrum Aggregation Limits for Commercial Mobile         3060-AH81
            Radio Services........................................................................
3961        In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers      3060-AH82
            to the Development of Secondary Markets...............................................
3962        In the Matter of Automatic and Manual Roaming Obligations Pertaining to Commercial        3060-AH83
            Mobile Radio Services.................................................................
3963        Amendment of Part 90 for Licensing Low Power Operations in 450-470 MHz Band...........    3060-AH84
3964        Review of Quiet Zones Application Procedures..........................................    3060-AH88
3965        Reallocation and Service Rules for the 698-746 MHz Spectrum Band (Television Channels     3060-AH89
            52-59)................................................................................
3966        Implementation of 911 Act.............................................................    3060-AH90
3967        Year 2000 Part 22 Biennial Review.....................................................    3060-AI26
3968        Air-Ground Telecommunications Services................................................    3060-AI27
3969        Biennial Regulatory Review - Amendment of Parts 1, 22, 24, 27, and 90 To Streamline       3060-AI30
            and Harmonize Various Rules Affecting Wireless Radio Services.........................
3970        Facilitating the Provision of Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas..................    3060-AI31
3971        Extending Wireless Telecommunications Services to Tribal Lands........................    3060-AI32
3972        Amendment of Commission Rules Concerning Airport Terminal Use Frequencies 450-470 MHz     3060-AI33
            Band of the Private Land Mobile Radio Services, WT 02-318.............................
3973        Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band Industrial/Land                3060-AI34
            Transportation and Business Channels..................................................
3974        Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation.......................    3060-AI35
3975        Digital Broadcast Content Protection (MB Docket No. 02-230)...........................    3060-AI37
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                                WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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3976        National Exchange Carrier Association Petition........................................    3060-AI47
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                                 WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3977        Administration of the North American Numbering Plan...................................    3060-AF50
3978        Use of N11 Codes and Other Abbreviated Dialing Arrangements...........................    3060-AF51
3979        Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act...    3060-AF85
3980        Toll-Free Service Access Codes........................................................    3060-AG11
3981        Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other    3060-AG43
            Customer Information..................................................................
3982        Access Charge Reform..................................................................    3060-AG49
3983        Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of       3060-AG50
            1996..................................................................................
3984        Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline....................................................    3060-AG60
3985        Computer III Further Remand Proceedings: Bell Operating Company Provision of Enhanced     3060-AG72
            Services..............................................................................
3986        Detariffing of Competitive Local Exchange Carriers' Interstate Exchange Access            3060-AG73
            Services..............................................................................
3987        Deployment of Wireline Services Offering Advanced Telecommunications Capability.......    3060-AH03
3988        Prescribing the Authorized Rate of Return for Interstate Services of Local Exchange       3060-AH18
            Carriers..............................................................................
3989        Local Telephone Networks That LECs Must Make Available to Competitors.................    3060-AH44
3990        2000 Biennial Regulatory Review--Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting             3060-AH72
            Requirements..........................................................................
3991        Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform.....................................    3060-AH74
3992        2000 Biennial Regulatory Review -- Comprehensive Review of the Accounting Requirements    3060-AH76
            and ARMIS Reporting Requirements for Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers; Phase 2 and
            Phase 3...............................................................................

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3993        Numbering Resource Optimization.......................................................    3060-AH80
3994        Performance Measurements and Standards for Unbundled Network Elements and                 3060-AI00
            Interconnection.......................................................................
3995        Performance Measurements and Standards for Interstate Special Access Services.........    3060-AI01
3996        IP-Enabled Services...................................................................    3060-AI48
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                                 WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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3997        Customer Premises Equipment/Enhanced Services Bundling Restrictions in Computer II....    3060-AI03
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)             Proposed Rule Stage


Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau



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3852. IN THE MATTER OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES AND SPEECH-TO-
SPEECH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES, 
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990; CC DOCKET NO. 98-67

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: This proceeding is the latest in a series designed to update 
and improve telecommunications relay services (TRS) for persons with 
disabilities, in implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act 
(ADA), title IV. Title IV of the ADA requires the Commission to ensure 
that TRS is available to the extent possible in the most efficient 
manner to persons with hearing or speech disabilities in the United 
States. TRS enables an individual with a hearing or speech disability 
to communicate by telephone or other assistive communication device. 
The Commission issued its first order pursuant to title IV of the ADA 
implementing TRS on July 26, 1991. Since 1991, the Commission has 
revisited the regulations governing TRS on numerous occasions, in part, 
to make available to consumers new forms of TRS, and to amend the 
mandatory minimum standards to improve the quality of TRS, consistent 
with the goal of functional equivalency set forth in section 225. 
Through these actions the Commission has broadly defined TRS to include 
any service that enables persons with hearing or speech disabilities to 
use the telecommunications network to communicate by wire or radio, and 
not to be limited to either telecommunications service or services that 
require a TTY. This item amends existing and establishes new 
regulations governing TRS.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/20/98                    63 FR 32798
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/98
FNPRM                           06/21/00                    65 FR 38490
Report and Order                06/21/00                    65 FR 38432
Public Notice                   07/19/01                    66 FR 37631
Public Notice Correction        08/03/01                    66 FR 40666
Public Notice                   08/15/01                    66 FR 42858
Public Notice Correction        10/26/01                    66 FR 54165
MO&O                            01/29/02                     67 FR 4203
FNPRM                           01/29/02                     67 FR 4227
Declaratory Ruling              06/11/02                    67 FR 39863
FNPRM                           06/11/02                    67 FR 39929
Public Notice                   07/24/02                    67 FR 48415
Public Notice                   07/29/02                    67 FR 49024
Comment Period End              08/12/02
Public Notice                   08/26/02                    67 FR 57641
Public Notice                   10/31/02                    67 FR 66399
Public Notice                   10/31/02                    67 FR 66400
Public Notice                   10/31/02                    67 FR 66397
Public Notice                   12/17/02                    67 FR 77272
Public Notice                   01/27/03                     68 FR 3880
5th R&O                         02/07/03                     68 FR 6352
5th R&O Correction              02/24/03                     68 FR 8553
Public Notice                   03/04/03                    68 FR 10245
Order on Recon                  04/06/03                    68 FR 18826
Public Notice                   05/30/03                    68 FR 32511
NPRM                            06/23/03                    68 FR 37158
Public Notice                   08/18/03                    68 FR 49478
Public Notice                   08/20/03                    68 FR 50146
NPRM                            08/25/03                    68 FR 50993
2nd R&O and Order on Recon      08/25/03                    68 FR 50973
Public Notice                   11/07/03                    68 FR 63029
Waiver & Clarification          04/16/03                    68 FR 18826
Notice                          04/16/03                    68 FR 18828
Comment Period End              04/21/03
Notice                          05/29/03                    68 FR 32038
Public Notice                   07/25/03                    68 FR 44082
Public Notice                   08/04/03                    68 FR 45819
Notice                          08/14/03                    68 FR 48609
Public Notice                   08/18/03                    68 FR 49478
Notice                          08/25/03                    68 FR 51014
Public Notice                   09/29/03                    68 FR 55955
Declaratory Ruling              09/29/03                    68 FR 55898
Notice                          10/27/03                    68 FR 61217
Comment Period End              10/30/03
Notice                          11/30/03                    68 FR 62249
Public Notice                   12/01/03                    68 FR 67166
Notice                          12/24/03                    68 FR 74504
Public Notice                   12/31/03                    68 FR 75559
Notice                          02/24/04                     69 FR 8331
Notice                          03/26/04                    69 FR 15730
Public Notice                   07/26/04                    69 FR 44534
Notice                          07/28/04                    69 FR 44970
Comment Period End              08/30/04
R&O and Order on Recon          09/01/04                    69 FR 53346
FNPRM                           09/01/04                    69 FR 53382
Notice                          09/01/04                    69 FR 53442

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Correction                      09/17/04                    69 FR 55985
Comment Period End              11/01/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joy Alford, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 632-7175
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG76
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3853. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING SECTION 225 OF THE 
COMMUNICATIONS ACT (TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE); CG DOCKET NO. 03-
123 (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Other Significant. 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: This proceeding establishes a new docket flowing from the 
previous telecommunications relay service (TRS) history, CC Docket No. 
98-67. This proceeding contains an NPRM continuing the Commission's 
inquiry into improving the quality of TRS and furthering the goal of 
functional equivalency consistent with the Congress' mandate that TRS 
regulations encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage 
or impair the development of new technology. The Commission seeks 
comment on ways to improve emergency preparedness for TRS facilities 
and services, new TRS technologies, public access to information and 
outreach, and issues related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/25/03                    68 FR 50993
FNPRM                           09/01/04                    69 FR 53382
R&O, Order on Recon             09/01/04                    69 FR 53346
NPRM Comment Period End         10/09/03
FNPRM Comment Period End        11/15/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Joy Alford, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 632-7175
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




3854. POLICIES AND RULES GOVERNING INTERSTATE PAY-PER-CALL AND OTHER 
INFORMATION SERVICES PURSUANT TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 (CC 
DOCKET NOS. 96-146, 93-22)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 228

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.1501 to 1515

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission 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. The 
Commission issued an NPRM on these issues July 16, 2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/26/96                    61 FR 39107
Order                           07/26/96                    61 FR 39084
NPRM Comment Period End         09/16/96
Notice to Refresh Record        03/27/03                    68 FR 14939
Comment Period End              05/27/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For More Information:
www.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/paypercall.html

Agency Contact: Ruth Yodaiken, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7928
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG42
_______________________________________________________________________




3855. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISION OF 
THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; CC DOCKET NO. 94-129

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 258

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.1100 to 64.1170; 47 CFR 64.1190; 47 CFR 64.1195

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In December 1998, the Commission established new rules and 
policies implementing section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934, 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

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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 150 percent of all charges paid by the subscriber after 
such violation. In the FNPRM, we sought comment on several proposals to 
further strengthen our slamming rules. In April 2000, the Commission 
modified the slamming liability rules by giving victims of slamming 
adequate redress, ensuring that carriers that slam do not profit from 
their fraud, and allowing states to act as the primary administrator of 
slamming complaints.
In July 2000, the Commission took further action to improve the 
existing carrier change process for both consumers and carriers, 
protect the right of consumers to exercise choice among carriers, and 
ensure that consumers' choices are honored. In December 2000, the 
Commission adopted a Biennial Review FNPRM seeking comment on proposals 
to amend the slamming rules to lighten administrative burdens 
associated with selling or transferring customer bases by eliminating 
the need to obtain a waiver, while continuing to protect consumers. In 
February 2001, the Commission adopted an order modifying and clarifying 
certain aspects of the reporting and registration requirements it had 
adopted in July 2000. In May 2001, the Commission adopted streamlined 
procedures for the carrier-to-carrier sale or transfer of customer 
bases, as proposed in the Biennial Review FNPRM.
In February, 2003, the Commission adopted a Reconsideration Order and 
Second FNPRM. The Reconsideration Order addresses, amongst other 
things, the requirement that a carrier's sales agent drop-off a carrier 
change request phone call once the customer has been connected to an 
independent third party verifier, and the applicability of our slamming 
rules to local exchange carriers. In the Second FNPRM, the Commission 
sought comment on rule modifications with respect to third party 
verifications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

MO&O on Recon and FNPRM         08/14/97                    62 FR 43493
FNPRM Comment Period End        09/30/97
Second Report & Order and Second 
FNPRM                           02/16/99                     64 FR 7745
First Order on Recon            04/13/00                    65 FR 47678
Third Report & Order and Second 
Order on Recon                  11/08/00                    65 FR 66934
Third FNPRM                     01/29/01                     66 FR 8093
Order                           03/01/01                    66 FR 12877
First Report & Order and Fourth 
Report & Order                  06/06/01                    66 FR 30334
2nd FNPRM                       03/17/03                    68 FR 19176
3rd Order on Recon              03/17/03                    68 FR 19152
2nd FNPRM Comment Period End    06/17/03
4th Order on Recon & First Order 
on Recon                        07/17/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2512
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG46
_______________________________________________________________________




3856. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 255 AND SECTION 251(A)(2) OF THE 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; ACCESS TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 
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; 47 USC 251 (a)(2)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 6; 47 CFR 7

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding is initiated to implement the provisions of 
sections 255 and 251(a)(2) 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI                             09/26/96                    61 FR 50465
NPRM                            05/22/98                    63 FR 28456
NPRM Comment Period End         08/14/98
Further NOI                     11/19/99                    64 FR 63277
Report & Order                  11/19/99                    64 FR 63235
Further NOI Comment Period End  02/14/00
Public Notice                   07/13/00                    65 FR 43372
Public Notice                   01/07/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: Additional Bureau: Wireline Competition Bureau; 
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

URL For More Information:
www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/section255.html

Agency Contact: Cheryl J. King, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, 
Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs 
Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2284
TDD Phone: 202 418-0410
Fax: 202 418-6219
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG58
_______________________________________________________________________




3857. IN THE MATTER OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES, THE 
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, AND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 
OF 1996; CC DOCKET NO. 90-571

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 addresses the requirement that telecommunications 
relay services be capable of handling any type of call normally 
provided by common carriers, including coin sent-paid calls. On April 
5, 2001, the Commission published a Second FNPRM seeking comment on the 
coin sent-paid issue. This Second FNPRM

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suspended the enforcement of section 64.604(a)(3) of our rules until 
final rules in this proceeding are adopted and published in the Federal 
Register.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/04/90                    55 FR 50037
R&O and Request for Comments    08/01/91                    56 FR 36729
Order on Recon & Second R&O     03/03/93                    58 FR 12175
FNPRM                           03/30/93                    58 FR 12204
FNPRM                           03/30/93                    58 FR 12204
MO&O                            11/28/95                    60 FR 58626
Order                           09/08/97                    62 FR 47152
2nd NPRM                        04/05/01                    66 FR 18059
5th R&O                         02/07/03                     68 FR 6352
R & O (Correction)              02/24/03                     68 FR 8553
Recon of 5th R&O and Order 
Comment Deadline                04/04/03
Public Notice                   04/15/03                    68 FR 18205
Comment Period End for Petitions 
for Recon                       04/30/03
Notice                          08/27/04                    69 FR 52694
Petitions for Recon of 5th R&O 
denied                          09/01/04                    69 FR 53346


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: Additional Bureau: Wireline Competition Bureau

Agency Contact: Joy Alford, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 632-7175
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG75
_______________________________________________________________________




3858. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES GOVERNING PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN 
INFORMAL COMPLAINTS ARE FILED BY CONSUMERS AGAINST ENTITIES REGULATED BY 
THE COMMISSION; CG DOCKET NO. 02-32

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 
USC 303(r); 47 USC 403

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.716 to 1.718

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding seeks comment on proposals to establish a 
unified, streamlined process for the intake and resolution of informal 
complaints filed by consumers in order to promote maximum compliance 
with the requirements of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 
(the Act) and our implementing rules and orders.
The Commission has previously emphasized that our consumer complaint 
mechanisms are a principal vehicle for achieving such compliance and 
promoting the pro-competitive goals underlying the Act and our rules. 
We are concerned, however, that our existing complaint mechanisms 
require consumers to navigate an array of rule provisions and disparate 
procedures administered by various offices within the Commission in 
order to file complaints about practices they believe violate the Act 
or our rules and orders. Our goal in this proceeding is to consolidate 
and streamline the consumer complaint mechanisms consumers use when 
submitting informal complaints to the Commission.
We propose to establish a consumer complaint mechanism patterned after 
our existing rules for informal complaints filed against common 
carriers pursuant to section 208 of the Act contained in sections 
1.717-1.718 of the Commission's rules. We also invite comment on 
whether we should make changes to our existing informal common carrier 
complaint rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/16/02                    67 FR 18560


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Genaro Fullano, Legal Counsel, CGB, Federal 
Communications Commission, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 
12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1400
Email: [email protected]

Calvin Osborne, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer & 
Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2692
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI02
_______________________________________________________________________




3859. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER 
PROTECTION ACT (TCPA) OF 1991; CG DOCKET NO. 02-278 (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 227

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.1200; 47 CFR 68.318(c); 47 CFR 68.318(d); 47 
CFR 64.1601(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission released an NPRM on September 18, 2002, 
seeking comment on the rules implementing the Telephone Consumer 
Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA). The NPRM sought comment on whether the 
Commission should revise its existing rules, or adopt additional rules, 
on the use of autodialers, prerecorded messages, and unsolicited 
facsimile advertisements. The NPRM also sought comment on the 
effectiveness of the company-specific do-not-call lists and whether to 
revisit the option of establishing a national do-not-call list.
The Commission released an FNPRM on March 25, 2003, seeking comment on 
the requirements under the Do-Not-Call Implementation Act to issue a 
final rule in the TCPA proceeding within 180 days and, in doing so, to 
maximize consistency with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC's) rules. 
On July 3, 2003, the Commission released a Report and Order 
establishing, along with the FTC, a national do-not-call registry. The 
Commission's Report and Order also adopted rules on the use of 
predictive dialers, the transmission of caller ID information by 
telemarketers, and the sending of unsolicited fax advertisements. On 
August 18, 2003, the Commission adopted an Order on Reconsideration, 
which delayed the effective date of the written consent requirement for 
unsolicited fax advertisements until January 1, 2005. On October 3, 
2003, the Commision released an Order staying the limitations on the 
duration of an established business relationship as applied to the 
sending of unsolicited facsimile advertisements. The Commission 
released an FNPRM on March 19, 2004, seeking further comment on two 
issues concerning

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calls to wireless numbers and the national do-not-call registry.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/08/02                    67 FR 62667
 NPRM Comment Period Extended   11/29/02                    67 FR 71126
 Reply Comment Period Extended  12/26/02                    67 FR 78763
Comment Period End              01/31/03
FNPRM                           04/03/03                    68 FR 16250
Order                           07/25/03                    68 FR 44144
Order Effective                 08/25/03
Order on Recon                  08/25/03                    68 FR 50978
Order                           10/14/03                    68 FR 59130
FNPRM                           03/31/04                    69 FR 16873


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Erica H. McMahon, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2512
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI14
_______________________________________________________________________




3860. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING THE CONTROLLING THE ASSAULT OF 
NON-SOLICITED PORNOGRAPHY AND MARKETING ACT OF 2003 (CG DOCKET NO. 04-
53)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 15 USC 7712; 15 USC 7706; PL 108-187

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.3100

Legal Deadline: Other, Statutory, September 26, 2004, Required to 
promulgate rules.

Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules to protect consumers from 
unwanted electronic mobile service messages to implement the 
Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act 
of 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/31/04                    69 FR 16873
NPRM Comment Period End         05/17/04
Order                           09/16/04                    69 FR 55765


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For More Information:
www.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/canspam.html

Agency Contact: Ruth Yodaiken, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7928
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




3861. REVISION OF EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM RULES

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(r); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 
154(o); . . .

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This is a proposed rule revision to the Commission's rules 
regarding the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to allow small wireless 
cable systems to install one set of EAS equipment at the head-end of 
each system, and ``force tune'' all channels in that system to the 
channel carrying the EAS signal in case of an EAS alert.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/09/04                    69 FR 18857


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Bonnie Gay, Program Analyst, Federal Communications 
Commission, Enforcement Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1220
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI39
_______________________________________________________________________




3862.  EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(o); 47 USC 
303(r); . . .

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 11

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) examines the 
Emergency Alert System (EAS), and seeks comment on whether EAS in its 
present form is the most effective mechanism for warning the American 
public of an emergency and, if not, how EAS can be improved. This NPRM 
is the most recent in a series of proceedings in which the Federal 
Communications Commission has sought to contribute to an efficient and 
technologically current public alert and warning system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/30/04                    69 FR 52843


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jean Ann Collins, Senior Counsel, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1199
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI49
_______________________________________________________________________




3863. 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: The Second Report and Order finalized the reallocation of the 
1990-2025 MHz band from Broadcast Auxiliary Service, including the 
Cable Television Relay Service and the Local Television Transmission 
Service, licensees to the new Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS), and 
established rules for the relocation of incumbent licensees from the 
1990-2110 MHz band as well

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as incumbent Fixed Service (FS) microwave licensees from the 2165-2200 
MHz bands, in cases where sharing between MSS and FS is not possible. 
The Second Memorandum Opinion and Order confirmed the Commission's 
decision to require new MSS licensees to bear the cost of relocating 
incumbent licensees in these bands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/95                    60 FR 11644
Order                           03/08/95                    60 FR 13687
First R&O                       04/22/97                    62 FR 19509
R&O and FNPRM                   04/22/97                    62 FR 19538
MO&O                            12/17/98                    63 FR 69606
Second R&O and Second MO&O      08/07/00                    65 FR 48174
Order                           08/19/02                    67 FR 53754
3rd R&O/3rd MO&O                12/08/03                    68 FR 68241
Petition for Recon              02/17/04                     69 FR 7484


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 95-18

Agency Contact: Tom Derenge, Chief, Spectrum Policy Branch, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2451
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF75
_______________________________________________________________________




3864. 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 First Report and Order allocated 50 MHz of spectrum on 
the 3650-3700 MHz band to the fixed and mobile (base stations) 
terrestrial services on a primary basis. It also ensures the continuity 
of fixed satellite service (FSS) operations and permits new FSS 
operations to help alleviate congestion in the adjacent 3700-4200 MHz 
FSS band.
The second notice of proposed rulemaking proposes to establish 
licensing and service rules for the assignment of fixed and mobile 
services licenses in the 3650-3700 MHz band. It also seeks comments on 
whether technical requirements or other reasons justify licensing the 
3650-3700 MHz and the 4940-4990 MHz band at the same time.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/14/99                     64 FR 2462
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/99
First R&O                       11/17/00                    65 FR 69454
Second NPRM                     11/17/00                    65 FR 69612
Petition for Reconsideration    03/28/01                    66 FR 16940


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-237

Agency Contact: Rodney P. Conway, Federal Communications Commission, 
Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, 
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2904
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH14
_______________________________________________________________________




3865. FIXED SATELLITE SERVICE AND TERRESTRIAL SYSTEM IN THE KU-BAND

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 Memorandum Opinion and Order and 2nd Report and Order 
addressed petitions for reconsideration and established technical, 
service, and licensing rules for Multichannel Video Distribution and 
Data Service (MVDDS) in the 12 GHz band. MVDDS will facilitate the 
delivery of new communications services, such as video and broadband 
services, to a wide range of populations, including those that are 
unserved or underserved. These rules will allow MVDDS licensees to 
share the 12 GHz band with new operators on a com-primary basis, and 
non-harmful interference basis with incumbent Direct Broadcast 
Satellite service providers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/12/99                     64 FR 1786
Order                           02/16/99                     64 FR 7577
Public Notice                   12/15/99                    64 FR 70028
FNPRM                           01/24/01                     66 FR 7607
R&O                             02/16/01                    66 FR 10601
Petitions for Reconsideration   04/09/01                    66 FR 18474
2nd R&O                         06/26/02                    67 FR 43031
3rd R&O                         06/18/03                    68 FR 42610
Order To Deny                   06/25/03                    68 FR 43942


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-206

Agency Contact: Tom Derenge, Chief, Spectrum Policy Branch, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2451
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________




3866. REVISION OF THE RULES REGARDING ULTRA-WIDEBAND TRANSMISSION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 304; 47 USC 
307; 47 USC 544A

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The First Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to 
permit the marketing and operation of certain types of new products 
incorporating ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. UWB devices operate by 
employing very narrow or short duration pulses that result in very 
large or wideband transmission bandwidths. UWB technology holds great 
promise for a vast array of new applications that we believe will 
provide significant

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benefits for public safety, businesses and consumers. With appropriate 
technical standards, UWB devices can operate using spectrum occupied by 
existing radio services without causing interference, thereby 
permitting scarce spectrum resources to be used more efficiently.
The Memorandum Opinion and Order responded to fourteen petitions for 
reconsideration that were filed in response to the regulations for 
unlicensed ultra wideband (UWB) operations. In general, this document 
does not make any significant changes to the existing UWB parameters as 
the Commission is reluctant to do so until it has more experience with 
UWB devices. The Commission believes that any major changes to the 
rules for existing UWB product categories at this early stage would be 
disruptive to current industry product development efforts.
The Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making proposed new rules to 
address issues raised by some of the petitions for reconsideration that 
were outside the scope of the proceeding. New rules were proposed to 
address issues regarding the operation of low pulse repetition 
frequency UWB systems, including vehicular radars, in the 3.1-10.6 GHz 
band; and the operation frequency hopping vehicular radars in the 22-29 
GHz band as UWB devices. The Commission also proposed new rules that 
would establish new peak power limits for wideband Part 15 devices that 
do no operate as UWB devices and proposed to eliminate the definition 
of a UWB device.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/00                    65 FR 37332
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/00
1st R&O                         05/16/02                    67 FR 34852
MO&O                            04/22/03                    68 FR 19746
FNPRM                           04/22/03                    68 FR 19773


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 98-153

Agency Contact: John Reed, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications 
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2455
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH47
_______________________________________________________________________




3867. SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO AUTHORIZATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 155; 
47 USC 225; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 309

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPRM proposes to streamline the equipment authorization 
procedures for software defined radios. We propose to define software 
defined radios as a new class of equipment with equipment authorization 
rules that reflect the additional flexibility incorporated into such 
radios. The frequency and technology agility of software defined radios 
could increase the use of presently underutilized frequency bands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/03/01                      66 FR 341
Report & Order                  10/05/01                    66 FR 50834
Petitions for Reconsideration   12/07/01                    66 FR 63545


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 00-47

Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7506
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH64
_______________________________________________________________________




3868. NEW ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 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: This proceeding explores the possible uses of frequency bands 
below 3 GHz to support the introduction of new advanced wireless 
services, including third generations as well as future generations of 
wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide 
range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and 
fixed networks.
The Third Notice of Proposed Rule Making discusses the frequency bands 
that are still under consideration in this proceeding and invites 
additional comments on their disposition. Specifically, it addresses 
the Unlicensed Personal Communications Service (UPCS) band at 1910-1930 
MHz, the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) spectrum at 2155-2160/62 
MHz bands, the Emerging Technology spectrum, at 2160-2165 MHz, and the 
bands reallocated from MSS 91990-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz and 2165-2180 
MHz). We seek comment on these bands with respect to using them for 
paired or unpaired Advance Wireless Service (AWS) operations or as 
relocation spectrum for existing services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/01                     66 FR 7438
NPRM Comment Period End         03/09/01
Final Report                    04/11/01                    66 FR 18740
FNPRM                           09/13/01                    66 FR 47618
MO&O                            09/13/01                    66 FR 47591
First R&O                       10/25/01                    66 FR 53973
Petition for Reconsideration    11/02/01                    66 FR 55666
2nd R&O                         01/24/03                     68 FR 3455
3rd NPRM                        03/13/03                    68 FR 12015


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 00-258

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Agency Contact: Rodney Small, Economist, Federal Communications 
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2452
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH65
_______________________________________________________________________




3869. REVISIONS TO BROADCAST AUXILIARY SERVICE RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(f); 47 USC 
303(r); 47 USC 332; 47 USC 337

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 74; 47 CFR 78

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking conducts an extensive 
review of the Broadcast Auxiliary Services (BAS) rules and proposes 
changes to create a more efficient BAS that can readily adapt to 
regulatory and technological changes. The Commission examines the 
relationship between BAS, the Cable Television Relay Service (CARS), 
and the Fixed Microwave Television Service. The Commission also 
examines the use of wireless assist video devices (WAVDs) on unused 
television channels.
The Memorandum Opinion and Order addressed petitions for 
reconsideration of the Report and Order, which amended Part 74 of the 
rules pertaining to Broadcast Auxiliary Services (BAS) and introduce 
new technologies and create a more efficient BAS and permit stations in 
the BAS, Cable Television Relay Service and Fixed Microwave Services to 
use digital technology. The MO&O also made conforming amendments so 
that the stations in these services, which share frequency bands and 
use similar transmission technologies, will operate under consistent 
regulations.
The Memorandum Opinion and Order denied an Application for review, 
seeking a second stay of the rules for coordination of fixed aural and 
video stations in the BAS adopted in the Report and Order, 68 FR 12744, 
March 17, 2003. The Commission affirmed the Office of Engineering and 
Technology Order denying the Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc (SBE) 
request for a stay of the effective date of the rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/24/01                    66 FR 28686
NPRM Comment Period End         07/23/01
R&O                             03/17/03                    68 FR 12744
MO&O                            12/12/03                    68 FR 69328
MO&O - Application for Review 
Denied                          06/17/04                    69 FR 33869


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 01-75

Agency Contact: Ira Keltz, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications 
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0616
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH78
_______________________________________________________________________




3870. PART 15 BIENNIAL REVIEW

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 
303(e)(f) and (r); 47 USC 304 and 307

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15; 47 CFR 18; 47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The First Report and Order in this proceeding requires radar 
detectors to comply with limits on radiated emissions in the 11.7-12.2 
GHz band to prevent interference to satellite services. Radar detectors 
are required to be approved by the Federal Communications Commission or 
another designated organization before they can be marketed within the 
United States.
The Second Report and Order/Memorandum Opinion and Order updated 
certain regulations for unlicensed radio frequency devices contained in 
parts 2, 15 and 18 of the rules. The rules will permit the development 
of new types of unlicensed devices while protecting authorized users of 
the radio spectrum from harmful interference.
The Third Report and Order allows for operation of improved radio 
frequency identification (RFID) systems in the 433.5-434.5 MHz band. 
The Commission increased the maximum permitted field strength and 
transmission duration for 433 MHz RFID systems used to identify the 
contents of commercial shipping containers in commercial and industrial 
areas to allow more rapid and reliable data transmission. Such improved 
RFID systems could benefit commercial shippers and have significant 
homeland security benefits by enabling the entire contents of shipping 
containers to be easily and immediately identified, and by allowing a 
determination of whether tampering with their contents has occurred 
during shipping.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/27/01                    66 FR 59209
1st R&O                         07/29/02                    67 FR 48989
Petition for Recon              09/12/02                    67 FR 57819
2nd R&O/MO&O                    12/09/03                    68 FR 68531
3rd R&O                         05/24/04                    69 FR 29459


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 01-278

Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7506
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH92
_______________________________________________________________________




3871. UNLICENSED DEVICES IN THE 5 GHZ BAND

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307; 47 
USC 309; 47 USC 316; 47 USC 332

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking proposes to amend the rules 
governing the operation of Unlicensed National Information 
Infrastructure (U-NII) devices, including

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Radio Local Area Networks (RLANS) to make available an additional 255 
megahertz of spectrum in the 5.47-5.725 GHz band.
The Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to make an 
additional 255 megahertz of spectrum available in the 5.470-5.725 GHz 
band for unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) devices, 
including Radio Local Area Networks (RLANs). The action aligns the 
frequency bands used by U-NII devices in the United States with bands 
in other parts of the word. The Commission believes that the increased 
demand that will result from expanding the markets for U-NII devices, 
coupled with the operational flexibility provided by the U-NII rules, 
will lead manufacturers to develop a wide range of new and innovative 
unlicensed devices and thereby increase wireless broadband access and 
investment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/25/03                    68 FR 44011
R&O                             01/20/04                     69 FR 2677
Petition for Reecon             04/12/04                    69 FR 19184


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 03-122

Agency Contact: Ahmed Lahjouji, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2061
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI16
_______________________________________________________________________




3872. EXPOSURE TO RADIOFREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 309(j); 47 
USC 336

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 95

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking proposed amendments to the 
FCC rules relating to compliance of transmitters and facilities with 
guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/08/03                    68 FR 52879
NPRM Comment Period End         12/08/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Robert Cleveland, Federal Communications Commission, 
445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2422
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________




3873. ABOVE 76 GHZ

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 336

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking seeks comments on 
reallocating spectrum in the 76-81 GHz frequency band and the bands 
above 95 GHz to make the domestic and international frequency 
allocation change consistent with each other.
The Report and Order amended part 2 of the Commission's rules to 
realign spectrum in the 76-81 GHz frequency band and the frequency 
bands above 95 GHz to conform the United States Table with 
international allocation changes made at WRC-2000.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/03/03                    68 FR 33043
R&O                             03/24/04                    69 FR 13746


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Shameeka Hunt, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2062
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI18
_______________________________________________________________________




3874. COORDINATION BETWEEN THE NON-GEOSTATIONARY AND GEOSTATIONARY 
SATELLITE ORBIT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 74; 47 CFR 78

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking proposes to modify the 
frequency coordination rules to promote sharing between non-
geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) and geostationary satellite orbit 
(GSO) fixed satellite service (FSS) operations and various terrestrial 
services operating in several frequency bands. We undertake this 
proceeding to facilitate the introduction of new satellite and 
terrestrial services while promoting interference protection among the 
various users in the band.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/04                     69 FR 4908


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 03-254

Agency Contact: Ted Ryder, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2803
Fax: 202 418-1944

[[Page 74134]]

Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI21
_______________________________________________________________________




3875. COMMISSION RULES CONCERNING DISRUPTIONS TO COMMUNICATIONS

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 0; 47 CFR 4; 47 CFR 63

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking proposed to extend the 
Commission's disruption reporting requirements to communications 
providers who are not wireline carriers. The proposal will allow the 
Commission to obtain the necessary information regarding service 
disruptions in an efficient and expeditious manner and to achieve 
significant concomitant public interest benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/26/04                    69 FR 15761


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 04-35

Agency Contact: Charles Iseman, Deputy Chief, ECD, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2444
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI22
_______________________________________________________________________




3876. COGNITIVE RADIO TECHNOLOGIES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 336

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15; 47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking seeks to facilitate 
opportunities for flexible, efficient, and reliable spectrum use 
employing cognitive radio technologies. The Commission seeks to ensure 
that our rules and policies do not inadvertently hinder development and 
deployment of such technologies, but instead enable a full realization 
of their potential benefits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/17/04                     69 FR 7397


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: Et Docket No. 03-108

Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7506
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI23
_______________________________________________________________________




3877. BROADBAND OVER POWER LINE SYSTEMS

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking proposes to amend part 15 
of the Commission's rules to adopt new requirements and measurement 
guidelines for a new type of carrier current system that provides 
access to broadband services using electric utility company power 
lines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/17/04                    69 FR 12612


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: Et Docket No. 04-37

Agency Contact: Anh Wride, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0577
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI24
_______________________________________________________________________




3878. INTERFERENCE TEMPERATURE OPERATION

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking proposes technical rules 
that would establish interference temperature limits and procedures for 
assessing the interference temperature to permit expanded unlicensed 
operation in the 6525-6700 MHz and 12.75-13.25 GHz bands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/21/04                     69 FR 2863


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: Et Docket No. 03-327

Agency Contact: John Reed, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications 
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2455
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI25
_______________________________________________________________________




3879.  UNLICENSED OPERATION OF THE 3650-3700 BAND (ET 
DOC. NO. 04-151)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15

[[Page 74135]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to maximize the 
efficient use of the 3650-3700 MHz band. The proposal will allow 
unlicensed devices to operate in either all, or portions of, this 
radiofrequency (RF) band under flexible technical limitations with 
smart/cognitive features that should prevent interference to licensed 
satellite services. The proposal fosters the introduction of new and 
advanced services to the American public, especially in rural areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/14/04                    69 FR 26790


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 04-151

Agency Contact: Gary Thayer, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2290
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________




3880.  WRC-03 OMNIBUS (ET DOC. NO. 04-139)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; . . 
 

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to amend its rules 
in order to complete the domestic implementation of allocation 
decisions from the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva 
2003)(WRC-03) concerning the frequency bands between 5900 kHz and 27.5 
GHz and to otherwise update its rules in this frequency range. At the 
request of the National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration (NTIA), we also propose allocation changes for Federal 
Government.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/16/04                    69 FR 33698


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Tom Mooring, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2450
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI51
_______________________________________________________________________




3881.  UNLICENSED OPERATION IN THE TV BROADCAST BANDS 
(ET DOC. NO. 04-186)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to amend the 
Commission's rules to allow unlicensed radio transmitters to operate in 
the broadcast television spectrum at locations where that spectrum is 
not being used. We believe that the proposals set forth will provide 
for more efficient and effective use of the TV spectrum and will have 
significant benefits for the public by allowing the development of new 
and innovative types of unlicensed broadband devices and services for 
businesses and consumers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/18/04                    69 FR 34103


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7506
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI52
_______________________________________________________________________




3882.  NARROWBANDING FOR PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO 
SERVICE (ET DOC. NO. 04-243)

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 
USC 303

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to revise our 
transition plan for Private Land Mobile Radio (PLMR) licensees in the 
150.05-150.8 MHz, 162-174 MHz, and 406.1-420 MHz bands. This action 
will provide for an orderly transition from wideband to narrowband 
operations, increase spectrum efficiency, maintain compatibility with 
Federal operations, permit PLMR licensees to operate using existing 
equipment with greater confidence that their critical operations will 
not be suddenly required to cease transmissions, and significantly 
reduce the probability that wideband PLMR operations will interfere 
with new Federal operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/03/04                    69 FR 46462


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Tom Mooring, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2450
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI53

[[Page 74136]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3883.  UNLICENSED DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT APPROVAL (ET 
DOCKET NO. 03-201)

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 306

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 15

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposed to update Section 
15.247 of the rules to allow the use of more efficient antenna 
technologies with unlicensed devices.
The Report and Order updates several technical rules for unlicensed 
radiofrequency devices of the Commission's rules. The rule changes will 
allow device manufacturers to develop expanded applications for 
unlicensed devices and will allow unlicensed device operators, 
including Wireless Internet Service providers greater flexibility to 
modify or substitute parts as long as the overall system operation is 
unchanged. The changes are part of an ongoing process of updating our 
rules to promote more efficient sharing of spectrum used by unlicensed 
devices and remove unnecessary regulations that inhibit such sharing.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

R&O                             09/17/03                    68 FR 68823


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Neal McNeil, Engineer, Federal Communications 
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2408
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI54
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Completed Actions


Office of Engineering and Technology



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3884. UNLICENSED NATIONAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE 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
Petition for Reconsideration    09/18/98                    63 FR 49913
Petition for Recon Withdrawn by 
Letter                          05/02/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: RM-8468 and RM-8653; ET Docket No. 96-102

Agency Contact: John Reed, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications 
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2455
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG19
_______________________________________________________________________




3885. ESTABLISHMENT OF AN IMPROVED MODEL FOR PREDICTING THE BROADCAST 
TELEVISION FIELD STRENGTH RECEIVED AT INDIVIDUAL LOCATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, May 29, 2000.

Abstract: The Commission adopted a prediction model for determining 
presumptively the ability of individual locations to receive over-the-
air television stations. This model will be a useful means for 
establishing the eligibility of individual households to receive the 
signals of television broadcast network stations through satellite 
carriers. The Commission is complying with the new statutory 
requirements set forth in the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 
1999.
The Memorandum Opinion and Order addressed two petitions for 
reconsideration challenging the process the Commission used to 
establish values for signal loss quantities in the predictive model, 
the particular signal loss values adopted, and our antenna height 
assumptions. The petitions filed by Echostar Satellite Coporation and 
by the National Association of Broadcasters and Maximum Service 
Television, Inc. were denied.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/00                     65 FR 4923
NPRM Comment Period End         03/07/00
R&O                             06/09/00                    65 FR 36639
Petition for Reconsideration    07/31/00                    65 FR 46713
MO&O                            07/07/04                    69 FR 40791


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

[[Page 74137]]

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 00-11

Agency Contact: Robert Eckert, Chief, Technical Analysis Branch, 
Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and 
Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2433
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH37
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3886. REALLOCATION OF 27 MHZ SPECTRUM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(a); 47 USC 336

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPRM proposes to reallocate a total of 27 MHz of 
spectrum, transferred from Federal Government use, for non-Government 
services pursuant to the Omnibus Budget Act of 1977. The transfer of 
these bands to non-Government use should enable the development of new 
technologies and services, provide additional spectrum relief for 
congested private land mobile frequencies, and fulfill our obligation 
as mandated by Congress to assign this spectrum for non-Government use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/23/01                     66 FR 7443
NPRM Comment Period End         03/26/01
R&O and MO&O                    02/11/02                     67 FR 6172

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 00-221

Agency Contact: Ira Keltz, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications 
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0616
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH66
_______________________________________________________________________




3887. AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE RULES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 336

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The NPRM proposes to amend the Commission's rules to add a 
new secondary allocation to the 135.7-137.8 kHz band for the amateur 
service for experimentation in the low frequency region of the 
spectrum; and add a new secondary allocation to the 5250-5400 kHz band 
for the amateur service to facilitate high frequency amateur service 
operations; and to upgrade the amateur service allocation from 
secondary to primary status and add a primary allocation for the 
amateur-satellite service in the 2400-2402 MHz band.
The Memorandum Opinion and Order denied a petition for reconsideration 
filed in response to the Commission's decision in the Report and Order. 
The Commission found that the arguments and information were 
substantively addressed in the Report and Order and do not merit 
further consideration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/02                    67 FR 40898
NPRM Comment Period End         08/13/02
R&O                             06/03/03                    68 FR 33020
Petition for Recon              08/05/03                    68 FR 46187
MO&O                            04/22/04                    69 FR 21760

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 02-98

Agency Contact: Kathryn Medley, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1211
Fax: 202 418-1944
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI04
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Office of General Counsel



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3888. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1.1204 OF THE COMMISSION'S EX PARTE RULES

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.1204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its regulations specifying 
presentations that are treated as exempt under the ex parte rules. 
Under the current rule, presentations to or from the Department of 
Justice and the Federal Trade Commission regarding telecommunications 
competition matters are treated as exempt. The item would expand the 
scope of the exemption to include the Competition Directorate of the 
European Commission and other international and foreign bodies with 
analogous functions. The item would clarify that the term 
``telecommunications competition matters'' in the existing rules was 
intended to be construed broadly and was not limited to common 
carriers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/26/00                    65 FR 81474
NPRM Comment Period End         02/09/01


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Stephen Senzel, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of

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General Counsel, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1760
Fax: 202 418-7540
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH58
_______________________________________________________________________




3889. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 1.17 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING 
TRUTHFUL STATEMENTS TO THE COMMISSION

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201(b); 47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.17

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended its regulations relating to the 
submission of truthful information to the Commission to: (1) Provide 
that the rule prohibits incorrect statements or omissions resulting 
from negligence and not just intentional misrepresentation or lack of 
candor; (2) make clearer that the rule covers statements made to the 
Commission in all contexts; (3) include oral statements and not just 
written statements; and (4) include all persons making statements to 
the Commission (e.g., including non-regulatees). Petition for 
reconsideration is pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/08/02                    67 FR 10658
Interim Final Rule              03/28/03                    68 FR 15096


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Stephen Senzel, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of General Counsel, 445 12th Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1760
Fax: 202 418-7540
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH86
_______________________________________________________________________




3890. STREAMLINING THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SATELLITE 
APPLICATION AND LICENSING PROCEDURES (IB DOCKET NO. 95-117)

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

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

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 the International Bureau's use the 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: Federal, Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Frank Peace, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0730
Fax: 202 418-7270
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




3891. ESTABLISHING RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE USE OF SPECTRUM FOR MOBILE 
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE L-BAND (IB DOCKET NO. 96-132)

Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.136(d)(1) to 25.136(d)(8); 47 CFR 25.136(e)(1) 
to 25.136(e)(10)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has established licensing policies to govern 
mobile-satellite services (MSS) in the L-band. Specifically, the 
Commission has modified the license of Motient Services, Inc. 
(Motient), the only U.S. MSS system currently authorized to operate in 
the L-band, to use up to 20 megahertz of spectrum across the entire L-
band. Previously, Motient was authorized only to operate in the upper 
portion of the L-band. In addition, the Commission has adopted and 
incorporated into part 25 of the rules specific operational parameters 
and technical requirements to ensure the integrity of maritime distress 
and safety communications service will not be compromised by MSS 
operation in the lower portion of the L-band.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/18/96                    61 FR 40772
NPRM Comment Period End         09/23/96
R&O (Release Date)              02/07/02                    67 FR 51105


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jennifer M. Gilsenan, Associate Chief, Satellite 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0757
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF89

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3892. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES AND POLICIES FOR THE DIGITAL AUDIO RADIO 
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE 2310-2360 MHZ FREQUENCY BAND (IB DOCKET NO. 95-
91; GEN DOCKET NO. 90-357)

Priority: Routine and Frequent. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
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 
audio radio services (SDARS). The Commission adopted service rules for 
SDARS in 1997 and sought further comment on proposed rules governing 
the use of complementary terrestrial repeaters. See 62 FR 19095.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/15/95                    60 FR 35166
R&O                             03/11/97                    62 FR 11083
FNPRM                           04/18/97                    62 FR 19095


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stephen Duall, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1103
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF93
_______________________________________________________________________




3893. REDESIGNATION OF THE 27.5-29.5 GHZ FREQUENCY BAND (CC DOCKET NO. 
92-297)

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order that 
addressed a petition for clarification and/or reconsideration filed by 
Teledesic Corporation of the Commission's Third Report and Order, which 
established technical requirements and service rules for geostationary 
fixed satellite services (NGOS FSS) in the Ka-band. Hughes 
Communications Galaxy, Inc. filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the 
Memorandum, Opinion and Order. The Hughes petition is still pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/95                    60 FR 43740
NPRM Comment Period End         09/07/95
R&O                             08/28/96                    61 FR 44177
Third R&O                       11/18/97                    62 FR 61488
Order on Recon                  05/25/02                    67 FR 39308


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: CC Docket No. 92-297

Agency Contact: Jennifer M. Gilsenan, Associate Chief, Satellite 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0757
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: [email protected]

Selina Khan, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 
International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7282
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: [email protected]

William Bell, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 
International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0741
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF94
_______________________________________________________________________




3894. ALLOCATE & DESIGNATE: SPEC FOR FIXED-SAT SRV (37.5-38.5, 40.5-41.5 
& 48.2-50.2 GHZ BANDS). ALLOCATE: FIXED & MOBILE 40.5-42.5 GHZ; WIRELESS 
46.9-47 GHZ; GOV OPER 37-38 & 40-40.5 GHZ; IB DOC NO. 97-95

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(e); 
47 USC 303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 304; 47 USC 307

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2.106; 47 CFR 25.202; 47 CFR 25.208

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This item adopts a plan for non-government operations in the 
36.0 - 51.4 GHz portion of the V-band, establishing priorities for 
different services in different parts of this band.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/04/97                    62 FR 16129
Report & Order                  01/15/99                     64 FR 2585
Correction                      02/08/99                     64 FR 6138
Correction                      02/10/99                     64 FR 6565
Notice of Petition for 
Reconsideration                 03/22/99                    64 FR 13796
Order on Reconsideration        12/01/99
Further NPRM                    07/05/01                    66 FR 35399
2nd R&O (release date)          11/17/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Agency Contact: Gardner Foster, [email protected], Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1990
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________




3895. ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICIES AND SERVICE RULES FOR THE MOBILE 
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE 2 GHZ BAND; IB DOCKET NO. 99-81

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 
309; 47 USC 310; 47 USC 319

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.114; 47 CFR 25.115; 47 CFR 25.121; 47 CFR 
25.133;

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47 CFR 25.136; 47 CFR 25.137; 47 CFR 25.143; 47 CFR 25.201; 47 CFR 
25.202; 47 CFR 25.203; 47 CFR 25.279

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission amended the regulations covering the 1.6/2.4 
GHz Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) to incorporate the rules for the 2 
GHz MSS. The actions establish the band arrangement and service rules 
and policies for the 2 GHz MSS. The effect of amending the 1.6/2.4 GHz 
MSS rules to include 2 GHz MSS is to simplify and harmonize the rules 
for the types of satellite services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/07/99                    64 FR 16880
Report and Order                10/04/00                    65 FR 59140
MO&O                            09/13/01                    66 FR 47591
Erratum                         07/16/02                    67 FR 46603
2nd MO&O                        03/13/03                    68 FR 11986


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Bell, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-0741
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH28
_______________________________________________________________________




3896. 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS SETTLEMENT 
IN MARITIME MOBILE & MARITIME MOBILE-SATELLITE RADIO SERVICES; IB DOC 
NO. 98-96

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 
47 USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 205; 47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 3.10(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC seeks comment regarding Accounts Settlement in the 
Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) Radio 
Services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/24/98                    63 FR 39800
Report & Order                  07/28/99                    64 FR 40774
Further NPRM                    07/28/99                    64 FR 40808
Comment Period Extended         09/03/99                    64 FR 48337


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: John F. Copes, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1478
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________




3897. GLOBAL MOBILE PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS BY SATELLITE; IB DOCKET NO. 
99-67

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 4(i); 47 USC 7(a); 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC 
303(f); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 
310

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.200; 47 CFR 25.213; 47 CFR 25.215; 47 CFR 
25.216; 47 CFR 2.1204

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC has proposed to adopt rules to facilitate 
transnational use of mobile terminals used for 2-way voice 
communication via satellite systems with global or international 
coverage. In the same proceeding, the FCC has adopted limits on out-of-
band emissions from some mobile satellite terminals in order to protect 
reception of aeronautical satellite radionavigation signals in the 
1559-1610 MHz band. The FCC also asked for comment on the advisability 
of adopting rules requiring providers of mobile telecommunication 
service via satellite to provide 911 emergency-calling features.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/99                    64 FR 16687
NPRM Comment Period End         05/18/99
Public Notice                   01/17/01                     66 FR 3960
R&O and FNPRM (Release Date)    05/14/02                    67 FR 61999
2nd R&O                         11/18/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Bell, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-0741
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH49
_______________________________________________________________________




3898. STREAMLINING EARTH STATION LICENSING RULES; IB DOCKET NO. 00-248

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 701 to 744

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 23; 47 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has found several cases in which modifying or 
eliminating rules could facilitate licensing of earth stations, thereby 
expediting the provision of useful satellite services to the public, 
without unreasonably increasing the risk of harmful interference to 
existing earth station or space station operators, or terrestrial 
wireless operators in shared frequency bands.
Specifically, this NPRM considers the following rule revisions: (1) 
codifying streamlined procedures for case-by-case examination of earth 
stations using ``non-routine'' antennas, non-routine power levels, or 
both; (2) relaxing some current requirements, such as increasing power 
and power density limits, and allowing some temporary fixed earth 
stations to begin operation sooner than is now permitted; (3) 
streamlining the very small aperture terminal (VSAT) rules, and 
revising the Commission's power level rules to provide for various 
types of VSAT multiple access methods; (4) adopting a simplified 
license application form for ``routine'' earth stations; and (5) other 
miscellaneous rule revisions. The Commission also invites comment on 
extending these proposed rules to the Ka-band.

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On September 26, 2002, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking in this proceeding. This Further NPRM invited 
comment on refinements to the proposals in the NPRM to relax some earth 
station technical requirements, and on an alternative to the VSAT 
proposals in the NPRM. The Further NPRM also seeks comment on proposals 
made by commenters in response to the First NPRM.
In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission 
extended the license term for earth station licenses from 10 to 15 
years.
In the Second Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission 
adopted rules allowing unlicensed receive-only earth stations to 
receive transmissions from non-U.S.-licensed satellites on the 
Permitted List.
In the Third Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission 
adopted a streamlined application form for certain earth station 
licenses, and adopted a mandatory electronic filing requirement for 
those earth station applications.
In the Fourth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission 
extended the mandatory electronic filing requirement to all earth 
station applications.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/08/01                     66 FR 1283
NPRM Comment Period End         05/07/01
First R&O                       03/19/02                    67 FR 12485
FNPRM                           12/24/02                    67 FR 78399
FNPRM Comment Period End        04/08/03
2nd R&O (Release Date)          06/20/03                     68 FR 2247
2nd FNPRM (Release Date)        07/08/03                    68 FR 53702
3rd R&O (Release Date)          07/08/03                    68 FR 63994
4th R&O (Release Date)          04/16/04                    69 FR 47790


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1539
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH60
_______________________________________________________________________




3899. POLICIES AND RULES FOR NON-GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE ORBIT, FIXED 
SATELLITE SERVICE IN THE KA-BAND; IB DOCKET NO. 02-19

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proceeding determined a method to license multiple 
satellite network systems in spectrum designated on a primary basis for 
non-geostationary satellite orbit, fixed-satellite service. The 
proceeding also adopted service rules applicable to these licensees. 
The International Bureau will now proceed to licensing qualified 
applicants.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/04/02                     67 FR 9641
NPRM Comment Period End         04/18/02
R&O                             06/18/03                    68 FR 59128


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: S. Alyssa Roberts, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-7276
Fax: 202 418-0748

RIN: 3060-AH93
_______________________________________________________________________




3900. ENFORCEMENT OF OTHER NATIONS' PROHIBITIONS AGAINST THE UNCOMPLETED 
CALL SIGNALING CONFIGURATION OF INTERNATIONAL CALLBACK SERVICE; IB 
DOCKET NO. 02-18

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154 (j); 47 (USC 
201(b); 47 USC 303(r); . . .

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comments on whether 
the Commission should eliminate the existing comity-based prohibitions 
and thus discontinue the policy that allows a foreign government or 
entity to make use of the enforcement mechanisms of the Commission to 
prohibit the U.S. carriers from offering one form of call-back abroad. 
International call-back arrangements allow foreign callers to take 
advantage of low U.S. international services rates, many of which are 
significantly lower than the rates available in their home countries.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/08/02                    67 FR 10656
NPRM Comment Period End         05/15/02
Order                           04/14/03                    68 FR 25840


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cara Grayer, Attorney Advisor, International Bureau, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-2960
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH94
_______________________________________________________________________




3901. SPACE STATION LICENSING REFORM; IB DOCKETS 00-248 AND 02-34

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25.114; 47 CFR 25.137; 47 CFR 25.157; 47 CFR 
25.158

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to 
streamline its procedures for reviewing satellite license applications. 
Currently, the Commission uses processing rounds to review those 
applications. In a processing round, when an application is filed, the 
International Bureau (Bureau) issues a public notice establishing a 
cut-off date for other mutually exclusive satellite applications, and 
then considers all those applications together. In cases where 
sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the applicants is not available, 
the Bureau directs the

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applicants to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution. Those 
negotiations usually take a long time, and delay provision of satellite 
services to the public.
The NPRM invites comment on two alternatives for expediting the 
satellite application process. One alternative is to replace the 
processing round procedure with a ``first-come, first-served'' 
procedure that would allow the Bureau to issue a satellite license to 
the first party filing a complete, acceptable application. The other 
alternative is to streamline the processing round procedure by adopting 
one or more of the following proposals: (1) placing a time limit on 
negotiations; (2) establishing criteria to select among competing 
applicants; (3) dividing the available spectrum evenly among the 
applicants.
In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission 
determined that different procedures were better-suited for different 
kinds of satellite applications. For most geostationary orbit (GSO) 
satellite applications, the Commission adopted a first-come, first-
served approach. For most non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite 
applications, the Commission adopted a procedure in which the available 
spectrum is divided evenly among the qualified applicants. The 
Commission also adopted measures to discourage applicants from filing 
speculative applications, including a bond requirement, payable if a 
licensee misses a milestone. The bond amounts originally were $5 
million for each GSO satellite, and $7.5 million for each NGSO 
satellite system. These were interim amounts. Concurrently with the 
First Report and Order, the Commission adopted an FNPRM to determine 
whether to revise the bond amounts on a long-term basis.
In the Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a streamlined 
procedure for certain kinds of satellite license modification requests.
In the Third Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission 
adopted a standardized application form for satellite licenses, and 
adopted a mandatory electronic filing requirement for certain satellite 
applications.
In the Fourth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission 
extended the mandatory electronic filing requirement to all satellite 
applications.
In the Fifth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission 
revised the bond amounts based on the record developed in response to 
FNPRM. The bond amounts are now $3 million for each GSO satellite, and 
$5 million for each NGSO satellite system.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/19/02                    67 FR 12498
NPRM Comment Period End         07/02/02
2nd R&O (Release Date)          06/20/03                    68 FR 62247
2nd FNPRM (Release Date)        07/08/03                    68 FR 53702
3rd R&O (Release Date)          07/08/03                    68 FR 63994
FNPRM                           08/27/03                    68 FR 51546
First R&O                       08/27/03                    68 FR 51499
FNPRM Comment Period End        10/27/03
4th R&O (Release Date)          04/16/04                    69 FR 67790
5th R&O, 4th Order on Recon 
(Release Date)                  07/06/04                    69 FR 51586


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1539
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH98
_______________________________________________________________________




3902. FLEXIBILITY FOR DELIVERY OF COMMUNICATIONS BY MOBILE SATELLITE 
SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE 2 GHZ BAND, THE L-BAND, AND THE 1.6/2.4 GHZ 
BAND; IB DOCKET NO.01-185

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(c); 
47 USC 303(f); 47 USC 303(e); 47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The purpose of this proceeding is to permit mobile satellite 
service (MSS) providers to reuse their assigned MSS frequencies to 
operate terrestrial base stations for the purpose of extending their 
communications services to urban areas and in buildings where the 
satellite signal is attenuated.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/13/01                    66 FR 47621
NPRM Comment Period End         10/25/01
Public Notice                   04/05/02                    67 FR 16347
NPRM                            01/29/03
Report & Order                  01/29/03                    68 FR 33640
First R&O                       04/23/03                    68 FR 51499
Order on Reconsideration        08/03/03                    68 FR 47856
Announcement of Effective Date  04/07/04                    69 FR 18278


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0657
Fax: 202 418-1414
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI05
_______________________________________________________________________




3903. MITIGATION OF ORBITAL DEBRIS; IB DOCKET NO. 02-54

Priority: Routine and Frequent

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 5; 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission is proposing rules for satellite services 
concerning orbital debris mitigation. Orbital debris consists of 
artificial objects orbiting the Earth that are not functional 
spacecraft. The Commission is proposing a range of options for 
addressing orbital debris issues as part of spacecraft design and 
operation in order to preserve access to space for the long term.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/02                    67 FR 22376
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/02

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First R&O                       08/27/03                    68 FR 59127
2nd R&O                         09/09/04                    69 FR 54581


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Stephen Duall, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1103
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI06
_______________________________________________________________________




3904. IN THE MATTER OF PROCEDURES TO GOVERN THE USE OF SATELLITE EARTH 
STATIONS ON BOARD VESSELS; IB DOCKET NO. 02-10

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2 and 25

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking addresses possible rules 
for sharing between Earth Stations on Vessels (ESVs) and other stations 
operating in the C-Band and KU-Band.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/04                     69 FR 3056


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gardner Foster, [email protected], Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1990
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI40
_______________________________________________________________________




3905. AMENDMENT OF PARTS 1 AND 63 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (DOCKET 04-
47)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 34 to 39; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 201 to 
205; . . .

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.767; 47 CFR 63.18; 47 CFR 63.19; 47 CFR 63.21; . 
. .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FCC proposes amendments to several rules. Specifically, FCC 
proposes to: (1) Amend the procedures for discontinuing an 
international service; (2) establish post service notification for 
Commercial Mobile Radio Service carriers providing international 
service; (3) allow U.S. carriers to resell the U.S.-inbound service of 
foreign carriers; (4) allow commonly controlled subsidiaries to use 
their parent corporation's authority to provide international service; 
and (5) amend the submarine cable landing licensing procedures 
compliance with the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/22/04                    69 FR 13276
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1460
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI41
_______________________________________________________________________




3906. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. PROVIDERS OF INTERNATIONAL 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (IB DOCKET NO. 04-112)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 201 to 205; 
. . .

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.789; 47 CFR 43.53; 47 CFR 43.61; 47 CFR 43.82; . 
. .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which carriers 
providing U.S. international services are subject under 47 CFR part 43. 
FCC proposes to amend 47 CFR 43.61 and to repeal 47 CFR 43.53.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/12/04
NPRM Comment Period End         08/23/04                    69 FR 29676


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1460
Fax: 202 418-2824
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI42
_______________________________________________________________________




3907. REDESIGNATION OF THE 17.7-19.7 GHZ BAND, BLANKET LICENSING OF 
SATELLITE EARTH STATIONS, AND ALLOCATION OF SPECTRUM FOR BROADCAST 
SATELLITE SERVICE

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154 (i); 47 USC 302; 47 usc 303; . 
. .

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2.106; 47 CFR 21.901; 47 CFR 301; 47 CFR 25.138; . 
. .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This item addresses how the 17.7-19.7 GHz band is to be 
shared among various services, including the Fixed Satellite Service, 
the Fixed Services, and the Broadcast Satellite Service. The item also 
addresses the blanket licensing of Fixed Satellite Service Earth 
Stations in the Ka-band. Finally, it addresses a new allocation for the 
Broadcast Satellite Service.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/08/98                    63 FR 54100
R&O                             09/07/00                    65 FR 54155
Order on Recon                  12/07/01                    66 FR 63512
CARS Eligibility Order          06/27/02                    67 FR 43257
2nd Order on Recon              04/08/03                    68 FR 16962
FR Correction                   04/24/03                    68 FR 20225


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Francis Gutierrez, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7370
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI43
_______________________________________________________________________




3908. REVIEW OF THE SPECTRUM SHARING PLAN AMONG NON-GEOSTATIONARY 
SATELLITE ORBIT MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE SYSTEMS IN THE 1.6/2.4 GHZ 
BANDS; IB DOCKET NO. 02-364

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303(e); 
. . .

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2.106; 47 CFR 25.149

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission issued a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
seeking comment on whether code division multiple access and time 
division multiple access satellite operators feasibly could share in 
the 1.6 GHz band.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/29/03                    68 FR 33666
NPRM Comment Period End         07/21/03
R&O                             08/09/04                    69 FR 48157
FNPRM                           08/09/04                    69 FR 48192


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jennifer Gorny, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1517
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________




3909.  REDESIGNATION OF THE 17.7-19.7 GHZ BAND, 
BLANKET LICENSING OF SATELLITE EARTH STATIONS, & ALLOCATION OF SPECTRUM 
IN THE 17.3-17.8 AND 24.75-25.25 GHZ BANDS FOR BROADCAST SATELLITE 
SERVICE

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; . . 
 

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2.106; 47 CFR 21.901; 47 CFR 25.115; 47 CFR 
25.138; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This item addresses how the 17.7-19.7 GHz band is to be 
shared among various services, including the Fixed Satellite Service, 
the Fixed Services, and the Broadcast Satellite Service. The item also 
addresses the blanket licensing of Fixed Satellite Service Earth 
Stations in the Ka-band. Finally, it addresses a new allocation for the 
Broadcast Satellite Services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/08/98                    63 FR 54100
NPRM Comment Period End         12/07/98                    63 FR 62258
R&O                             09/07/00                    65 FR 54155
First Order on Recon            12/07/01                    66 FR 63512
CARS Eligibility Order          06/27/02                    67 FR 43257
2nd Order on Recon              04/08/03                    68 FR 16962
Correction                      04/24/03                    68 FR 20225
Correction                      04/30/04                    69 FR 23662


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Francis Gutierrez, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7370
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 3060-AH21
RIN: 3060-AI46
_______________________________________________________________________




3910. 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 1992 Cable Act to ensure that cable subscribers 
nationwide enjoy the rates that would be charged by cable systems 
operating in a competitive environment. Reconsideration was requested. 
The 14th Order on Reconsideration addresses petitions on issues 
governing regulated services by cable systems. In a subsequent notice, 
comment was sought on recalibrating the competitive differential 
between rates of systems subject to effective competition and 
noncompetitive systems. In addition, comment was sought as to whether 
there may be a different approach to establish reasonable rates on the 
basic service tier.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

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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
NPRM and Order                  09/05/02                    67 FR 56882


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Peggy Greene, Associate Bureau Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2389
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196

RIN: 3060-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________




3911. 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. In the latest NPRM, 
comment was sought on rule changes that may be necessary or desirable 
in order to account for changes in the regulatory process resulting 
from the end of the Commission's statutory authority to regulate 
certain tiers of cable programming service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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
Correction                      03/22/96                    61 FR 11749
NPRM and Order                  09/05/02                    67 FR 56882


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Peggy Greene, Associate Bureau Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2389
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196

RIN: 3060-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________




3912. CABLE CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS (MM 92-263)

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:
________________________________________________________________________

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: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7037
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF69
_______________________________________________________________________




3913. FILING OF TELEVISION NETWORK AFFILIATION CONTRACTS (MM DOCKET NO. 
95-40)

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

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

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Judith Herman, Assistant Chief, Industry Analysis 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2163
Fax: 202 418-2053

RIN: 3060-AF80
_______________________________________________________________________




3914. RULES GOVERNING BROADCAST TELEVISION ADVERTISING (MM DOCKET NO. 
95-90)

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

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

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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

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Judith Herman, Assistant Chief, Industry Analysis 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2163
Fax: 202 418-2053

RIN: 3060-AF81
_______________________________________________________________________




3915. 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 multiple dwelling unit marketplace. The 2nd Report 
and Order addresses multiple dwelling units when the occupant charges 
video service providers. In the First Order on Reconsideration and the 
Second Report and Order, the Commission modified its rules in part. The 
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit 
remanded a portion of the Commission decision back to the Commission 
for further consideration.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/17/92                    57 FR 54209
R&O                             03/02/93                    58 FR 11970
NPRM                            02/01/96                     61 FR 3657
First Order on Recon & FNPRM    02/16/96                     61 FR 6210
FNRPM                           09/03/97                    62 FR 46453
R&O and Second FNPRM            11/14/97                    62 FR 60165
First Order on Recon and 2nd R&O03/21/03                    68 FR 13850


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7037
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG02
_______________________________________________________________________




3916. CLOSED CAPTIONING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 613

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 79.1; 47 CFR 79.2

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. In April 
2000, the FCC adopted rules to ensure the accessibility of televised 
emergency information to persons with hearing disabilities through 
closed captioning or another method of visual presentation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NOI                             12/15/95                    60 FR 65052
Order                           01/29/96                     61 FR 2781
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
Order                           10/20/98                    63 FR 55959
Order                           06/23/99                    64 FR 33424
Second R&O                      05/09/00                    65 FR 26757


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: Additional Bureau: Consumer Information

Agency Contact: Marcia Glauberman, Deputy Division Chief, Industry 
Analysis Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7046
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG26
_______________________________________________________________________




3917. 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
Report & Order                  07/02/99                    64 FR 35948
Correction                      08/06/99                    64 FR 42855
Order on Recon                  06/14/02                    67 FR 40870


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20554

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Phone: 202 418-7037
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG27
_______________________________________________________________________




3918. COMPETITIVE AVAILABILITY OF NAVIGATION DEVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 549

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission 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 were resolved in a 
recent order. The Commission also issued a Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking and Declaratory Ruling. The Further Notice sought comment as 
to the effectiveness of the Commission's rules for achieving the 
commercial availability of navigation devices. Accompanying the Further 
Notice was a Declaratory Ruling which found that technology licenses 
requiring copy protection measures to be located within a navigation 
host device are consistent with the Commission's navigation devices 
rules. A subsequent Order adopted rules to enable direct connection of 
a digital television set to a digital cable system. A Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking initiated an examination of approval of connectors 
and content protector technologies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/05/97                    62 FR 10011
R&O                             07/15/98                    63 FR 38089
Order on Reconsideration        06/02/99                    64 FR 29599
FNPRM & Declaratory Ruling      09/28/00                    65 FR 58255
FNPRM                           01/16/03                     68 FR 2278
Order and FNPRM                 06/17/03                    68 FR 35818
2nd R&O                         11/28/03                    68 FR 66728
FNPRM                           11/28/03                    68 FR 66776
Order on Reconsideration        01/28/04                     69 FR 4081


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Susan Mort, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1043
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




3919. MINOR MODIFICATIONS OF BROADCAST LICENSES WITHOUT PRIOR 
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (MM DOCKET NO. 96-58)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Dale Bickel, Engineer, Federal Communications 
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2700
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG30
_______________________________________________________________________




3920. POLE ATTACHMENT PROVISIONS (CS DOCKET NO. 97-98)

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 1.1418

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

Abstract: The Commission established rules relating to pole 
attachments. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 required that within 
two years the Commission prescribe regulations governing the charges 
for pole attachments for telecommunications attachers. These 
regulations are to be used by cable operators and telecommunications 
carriers to provide telecommunications services when the utility and 
attaching entity parties fail to resolve a dispute over such charges. 
The Report and Order released in 1998 prescribed regulations to govern 
these charges.
In April 2000, the Commission released a Report and Order addressing 
issues related to the formula used to calculate just and reasonable 
rates that utilities charge for pole attachments. Petitions for 
reconsideration of both the 1998 and 2000 orders were resolved by Order 
released in May 2001.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/18/97                    62 FR 43963
R&O                             03/12/98                    63 FR 12013
R&O                             05/17/00                    65 FR 31270
Erratum                         05/31/00                    65 FR 34820
Reconsideration Order           06/29/01                    66 FR 34569


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Thomas Horan, Senior Legal Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2486
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG71
_______________________________________________________________________




3921. REVIEW OF TECHNICAL RULES IN PARTS 73 AND 74 (MM DOCKET NO. 98-93)

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 307; 47 USC 319

[[Page 74148]]

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 74

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Second Report and Order in this radio technical 
streamlining proceeding continues the Commission's efforts to make the 
broadcast application process simpler, faster, and more efficient. In 
the Second Report and Order, the Commission amended the separation 
requirements for short-spaced FM stations, section 73.215(e), to afford 
second- and third-adjacent channel stations minimum relief of six 
kilometers from the full spacing requirements of section 73.207. The 
order also expands the types of facility changes covered by expedited 
one-step licensing procedures and provides additional technical 
flexibility to FM stations licensed to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin 
Islands. The order also relaxes noncommercial educational FM second 
adjacent channel standard and establishes a noncommercial educational 
FM community coverage standard. Finally, the item creates a new 
commercial FM class, class C-zero, and a mechanism to reclassify class 
C stations that do not meet the new class minimum antenna height where 
there is a competing demand for spectrum.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/22/98                    63 FR 33892
Report & Order                  04/21/99                    64 FR 19498
Second Report & Order           12/20/00                    65 FR 79773
Correction                      01/29/01                     66 FR 8149


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2700
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG81
_______________________________________________________________________




3922. DIGITAL MUST CARRY

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 534

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76

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.'' In August of 1998, the FCC issued a Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comments on the requirements of that 
section. In June 2000, based on responses to the Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, the Commission clarified that DTV-only television stations, 
in the context of auctioning analog channels 59-69, will ultimately 
have must carry rights. In January of 2001, the Commission issued a 
First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
resolving a number of technical and legal issues, including 
clarification that digital-only TV stations are entitled to mandatory 
carriage.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/07/98                    63 FR 42330
MO&O and FNPRM                  07/12/00                    65 FR 42879
FNPRM                           03/26/01                    66 FR 16523
First R&O                       03/26/01                    66 FR 16533


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Eloise Gore, Assistant Chief, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7200
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1069

RIN: 3060-AG91
_______________________________________________________________________




3923. 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 establishing reasonable limits on 
the number of cable subscribers a person is authorized to reach through 
cable systems owned by such person, or in which such person has an 
attributable interest.'' On October 8, 1999, the Commission issued a 
Third Report and Order, FCC 99-289, in this matter. The Commission 
revised the horizontal ownership rules as follows: (1) all multichannel 
video subscribers will be counted when calculating the 30 percent 
ownership limit; (2) actual subscriber numbers, rather than potential 
subscriber numbers, will be used for calculating an owner's share; and 
(3) the minority exception which allowed a 35 percent ownership limit 
for minority-owned entities under certain circumstances was eliminated. 
On March 2, 2001, the District of Columbia Circuit Court reversed and 
remanded the cable horizontal and vertical limits. (Time Warner 
Entertainment Co. v. FCC, 240 F.3d 1126 (DC cir.2001)). Pursuant to the 
court's remand, the Commission is soliciting comment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Second MO&O on Recon and FNPRM  07/14/98                    63 FR 37790
Third R&O                       12/01/99                    64 FR 67198
Order on Recon                  03/08/00                    65 FR 12135
MO&O                            06/08/00                    65 FR 36382
FNPRM                           10/11/01                    66 FR 51905


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Royce Sherlock, Chief, Industry Analysis Div., Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7030
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________




3924. RETRANSMISSION CONSENT ISSUES--SHVIA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 325

[[Page 74149]]

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76.64(m); 47 CFR 76.65

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999 (SHVIA) 
requires broadcasters, until the year 2006, to negotiate in good faith 
with satellite carriers and other multichannel video programming 
distributors (MVPDs) with respect to their transmission of the 
broadcasters' signals, and prohibits broadcasters from entering into 
exclusive retransmission agreements.
The First Report and Order (Order) determined that the statute does not 
intend to subject retransmission consent negotiation to detailed 
substantive oversight by the Commission. Instead, the Order concludes 
that Congress intended that the Commission follow established 
precedent, particularly in the field of labor law, in implementing the 
good faith retransmission consent negotiation requirement. Consistent 
with this conclusion, the Order adopts a two-part test for good faith. 
The first part of the test consists of a brief, objective list of 
negotiation standards. The second part of the good faith test is based 
on a totality of the circumstances standard. Under this standard, an 
MVPD may present facts to the Commission which, even though they do not 
allege a violation of the specific standards enumerated above, given 
the totality of the circumstances constitute a failure to negotiate in 
good faith. The Commission's rules regarding the good faith negotiation 
requirement sunset on January 1, 2006. An MVPD believing itself to be 
aggrieved may file a complaint with the Commission.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/29/99                    64 FR 72985
First R&O                       03/23/00                    65 FR 23805
Order on Recon                  09/19/01                    66 FR 48219


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Broeckaert, Deputy Division Chief, Policy 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7200
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH36
_______________________________________________________________________




3925. DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING SYSTEMS (MM DOCKET NO. 99-325)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant. 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: The rulemaking proceeding was initiated to foster the 
development and implementation of terrestrial digital audio 
broadcasting (DAB). The transition to DAB promises the benefits that 
have generally accompanied digitalization - better audio fidelity, more 
robust transmission systems, and the possibility of new auxiliary 
services. In the First Report and Order, the Commission selected in-
band, on-channel as the technology that will permit AM and FM radio 
broadcasters to introduce digital operations. Consideration of formal 
standard-setting procedures and related broadcasting licensing and 
service rule changes are addressed in Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/09/99                    64 FR 61054
First R&O                       12/23/02                    67 FR 78193
FNPRM and NOI                   05/14/04                    69 FR 27815


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2700
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH40
_______________________________________________________________________




3926. SATELLITE BROADCASTING SIGNAL CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 338; 47 USC 534; 47 USC 535

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, November 29, 2000.

Abstract: The Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999 (SHVIA) 
requires satellite carriers, by January 1, 2002, to carry upon request 
all local broadcast stations' signals. These signals must be carried in 
all local markets in which the satellite carriers carry at least one 
broadcast station signal, assuming this signal is licensed pursuant to 
section 122 of the Copyright Act. The SHVIA requires the Commission to 
issue rules implementing the Act's mandatory carriage requirements 
within one year of the SHVIA's enactment. On November 29, 2000, the 
Commission adopted a Report and Order that places satellite carriers on 
equal footing with cable operators with respect to the availability of 
programming. The applicable statutory provisions are found in section 
1008 of the SHVIA and codified at section 338 of the Communications 
Act. The Commission implementing satellite broadcast signal carriage 
rule is 47 CFR 76.66.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/30/00                    65 FR 40564
NPRM Comment Period End         08/04/00
Report and Order                01/23/01                     66 FR 7410
Announcement of Effective Date  06/29/01                    66 FR 34582
Order on Reconsideration        09/26/01                    66 FR 49124


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ben Bartolome, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2394
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH45

[[Page 74150]]

_______________________________________________________________________




3927. ANCILLARY OR SUPPLEMENTAL USE OF DTV CAPACITY BY NON-COMMERCIAL 
LICENSEES (MM DOCKET NO. 98-203)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 4(i); 47 USC 4(j); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307; 
47 USC 309; 47 USC 336

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to require 
that noncommercial educational (NCE) television licensees primarily 
provide a nonprofit, noncommercial educational service over their 
entire digital bitstream, including ancillary or supplementary service; 
and apply to them the same program to assess and collect fees as that 
established for commercial DTV licensees' use of DTV capacity for the 
provision of ancillary or supplementary services. This Report and Order 
also determines that the Communications Act of 1934 prohibition against 
the provision of advertising by NCE licensees does not apply to 
nonbroadcast services, such as subscription services provided on their 
DTV channels. The intended effect of these actions is to clarify the 
manner in which NCE licensees may use their excess DTV capacity for 
remunerative purposes.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/14/98                    63 FR 68722
R&O                             11/26/01                    66 FR 58973


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jane Gross, Senior Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Fax: 202 418-2053

RIN: 3060-AH53
_______________________________________________________________________




3928. PERIODIC REVIEW OF RULES AND POLICIES AFFECTING THE CONVERSION TO 
DTV

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 4(i); 47 USC 4(j); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307; 
47 USC 309; 47 USC 336

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On January 18, 2001, the Commission adopted a Report and 
Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, addressing a 
number of issues related to the conversion of the nation's broadcast 
television system from analog to digital television. The 2nd Report & 
Order resolved several major technical issues including the issue of 
receiver performance standards, DTV tuners, and revisions to certain 
components of the DTV transmission standard. The latest NPRM commenced 
the Commission's second periodic review of the progress of the digital 
television conversion. The resulting R&O adopted a multi-step process 
to create a new DTV table of allotments and authorizations. Also in the 
R&O, the Commission adopted replication and maximization deadlines for 
DTV broadcasters and updated rules in recognition revisions to 
broadcast transmission standards.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/00                    65 FR 15600
Report & Order                  02/13/01                     66 FR 9973
MO&O                            12/18/01                    66 FR 65122
3rd MO&O and Order on Recon     10/02/02                    67 FR 61816
2nd R&O and 2nd MO&O            10/11/02                    67 FR 63290
NPRM                            02/18/03                     68 FR 7737
R&O (Release Date)              09/07/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Gordon Godfrey, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2193
Fax: 202 418-2053
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH54
_______________________________________________________________________




3929. DIRECT BROADCAST PUBLIC INTEREST OBLIGATIONS; MM DOCKET NO. 93-25

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 335

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 25; 47 CFR 100

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission adopted rules in 1998 that implement section 
25 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 
1992, as codified at section 335 of the Communications Act of 1934. 
Section 335 directs the Commission to impose certain public interest 
obligations on direct broadcast satellite providers. Several petitions 
for reconsideration are pending.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/08/93                    58 FR 12917
Report and Order                02/08/99                    64 FR 52399
Order on Reconsideration        04/22/04                    69 FR 21761
Order on Reconsideration        04/28/04                    69 FR 23155


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rosalee Chiara, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0754
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________




3930. CHILDREN'S TV, OBLIGATIONS OF DIGITAL TV BROADCASTERS (MM DOCKET 
NO. 00-167)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.670; 47 CFR 73.671; 47 CFR 73.673

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This item seeks comment on a range of issues related to 
application of our existing children's programming

[[Page 74151]]

rules to digital broadcasting. The NPRM focuses primarily on two areas: 
the obligation of commercial television broadcast licensees to provide 
educational and informational programming for children and the 
requirement that television broadcast licensees limit the amount of 
advertising in children's programs.
The resulting Report and Order addressed the obligation of DTV 
broadcasters to provide programming to children. Further, the R&O 
amended the Commission's rules regarding on-air identification of 
children's programming. Regarding commercial time limits, the R&O 
addressed issues related to the definition of ``commercial matter.''

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/08/00                    65 FR 66951
R&O (Date Adopted)              03/04/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kim Matthews, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Fax: 202 418-2053

RIN: 3060-AH68
_______________________________________________________________________




3931. EXTENSION OF FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILDREN'S TV PROGRAMMING 
REPORT (MM DOCKET NO. 00-44)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.3526

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This document seeks comment on the tentative conclusion that 
broadcasters who maintain Internet websites should be required to post 
their completed quarterly Children's Television Programming Reports 
(FCC Form 398) on these sites. The FCC Form 398 is required to be filed 
by commercial television broadcast stations each quarter. This form is 
used to provide information on the efforts of commercial television 
stations to provide children's educational and informational programs 
aired to meet its obligation under the Children's Television Act of 
1990. Although the Children's Television Programming Reports are 
available in a central location on the FCC's website, members of the 
public may look first to their local broadcast station for information 
about programming at the station, making station website posting 
useful.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/04/00                    65 FR 25895
R&O                             11/09/00                    65 FR 67283
Further NPRM                    11/09/00                    65 FR 67331


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kim Matthews, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Fax: 202 418-2053

RIN: 3060-AH69
_______________________________________________________________________




3932. RADIO MARKET DEFINITIONS (MM DOCKET NO. 00-244 AND MM DOCKET NO. 
03-130)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 202(h); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.3555

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This FNPRM proposes changes to local ownership rules and 
policies concerning multiple ownership of radio broadcasting stations. 
The Commission examines the effect our current rules have had on the 
public and seeks comments to better serve our communities. This action 
is also intended to consider possible changes to our current local 
market radio ownership rules and policies in accordance with the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996. Because of the similarity of the issues 
presented in the Multiple Ownership of Radio Broadcast Stations in 
Local Markets to those in the Matter of Definition of Radio Market, the 
two actions were, in effect, consolidated.
These issues were evaluated as part of the Commission's biennial review 
of Media Ownership rules. An NPRM was initiated regarding the 
definition of radio markets in smaller communities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/28/00                    65 FR 82305
FNPRM                           12/11/01                    66 FR 63997
NPRM                            08/05/03                    68 FR 46359
R&O                             08/05/03                    68 FR 46289


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mania K. Baghdadi, Deputy Division Chief, Industry 
Analysis Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH70
_______________________________________________________________________




3933. ENHANCED AND STANDARDIZED DISCLOSURE (MM DOCKET NO. 00-168)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 309; 47 
USC 336

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.3526

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This item concerns rules and policies on how commercial 
television broadcast station licensees provide public interest 
information to the public. This document proposes amendments to the 
public inspection file rules that would standardize the format used for 
providing public interest information to the public and make 
information contained in public inspection files available on the 
Internet. The intended effect of this action is to propose rules that 
would make information regarding how television broadcast stations meet 
their fundamental public interest obligation to serve the needs and 
interests of their communities of license easier to understand or more 
accessible to the public.

[[Page 74152]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/19/00                    65 FR 62683


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected:  Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Eric Bash, Federal Communications Commission, Media 
Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH71
_______________________________________________________________________




3934. REVISION OF EEO RULES AND POLICIES; MM DOCKET NO. 98-204

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 257; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 
303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 308; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 334; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 
554

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.2080; 47 CFR 76.73; 47 CFR 76.75; 47 CFR 76.79; 
47 CFR 76.1702

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: FCC authority to govern Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 
responsibilities of cable television operators was codified in the 
Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984. This authority was extended to 
television broadcast licensees and other multi-channel video 
programming distributors in the Cable and Television Consumer 
Protection Act of 1992. In the Second Report and Order, the FCC adopted 
new EEO rules and policies. This action was in response to a decision 
of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that 
found prior EEO rules unconstitutional. The Third Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking requests comment as to the applicability of the EEO rules to 
part-time employees. The Third Report and Order adopted revised forms 
for broadcast station and MVPDs Annual Employment Report. In the Fourth 
NPRM, comment was sought regarding public access to the data contained 
in the forms.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/14/02                     67 FR 1704
2nd R&O and 3rd NPRM            01/07/03                      68 FR 670
Correction                      01/13/03                     68 FR 1657
4th NPRM                        06/23/04                    69 FR 34986
3rd R&O                         06/23/04                    69 FR 34950


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Lewis Pulley, Asst. Chief, Policy Div., Media Bureau, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1450
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________




3935. REEXAMINATION OF COMPARATIVE STANDARDS FOR NONCOMMERCIAL 
EDUCATIONAL APPLICANTS; MM DOCKET NO. 95-31

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(a); 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 
47 USC 307; 47 USC 309

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This FNPRM solicits additional comments on how the Commission 
should allocate and license ``non-reserved'' spectrum (i.e., spectrum 
that has not been set aside for exclusive use by noncommercial 
educational broadcast stations) in which both commercial and 
noncommercial entities have an interest. This FNPRM was issued in 
response to a court decision in National Public Radio vs. FCC.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

FNPRM                           03/05/02                     67 FR 9945
2nd R&O                         05/15/03                    68 FR 26220


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Eric Bash, Federal Communications Commission, Media 
Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH96
_______________________________________________________________________




3936. CROSS OWNERSHIP OF BROADCAST STATIONS AND NEWSPAPERS

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(a); 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303, 
307, 309,310

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: An NPRM initiated a proceeding to seek comment on whether and 
to what extent it should revise the newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership 
rule, which prohibits common ownership of a broadcast station and a 
newspaper in the same geographic area. The local multimedia marketplace 
in which broadcast stations and newspapers operate has changed 
significantly since the Commission adopted the rule in 1975. This 
proceeding seeks comment on the relevance of these changes to the 
newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership rule. This rulemaking was 
incorporated into the Commission's 2002 Biennial regulatory Review of 
its Broadcast Ownership rules. The Report and Order replaced the 
newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership rule with a tiered approach based 
on the number of television stations in a market. Petitions for 
Reconsideration are pending. Also, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals 
remanded portions of the Commission's decisions and implemented a stay 
that prevents implementation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/01                    66 FR 50991
R&O                             08/05/03                    68 FR 46286


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

[[Page 74153]]

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Mania K. Baghdadi, Deputy Division Chief, Industry 
Analysis Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH97
_______________________________________________________________________




3937. BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S BROADCAST OWNERSHIP 
RULES

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 307; 47 USC 308; 47 USC 309(a); 47 USC 310(d)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73.355(e); 47 CFR 73.355(b); 47 CFR 73.355(a); 47 
CFR 73.355(c); 47 CFR 73,3555(d); . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Telecommunications Act of 1996 directs the Commission to 
re-examine its broadcast ownership rules every two years and repeal or 
modify any regulation it determines to be no longer in the public 
interest. The Report and Order found that all of the broadcast 
ownership rules continue to serve the public interest either in their 
current form or in a modified form. Petitions for Reconsideration are 
pending. Following its review of the Report and Order, the Third 
Circuit Court of Appeals remanded the Commission's decision and placed 
a stay on its implementation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/28/02                    67 FR 65751
R&O                             08/05/03                    68 FR 46286
Public Notice                   02/27/04                     69 FR 9216


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Royce Sherlock, Chief, Industry Analysis Div., Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7030
Fax: 202 418-1196
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI07
_______________________________________________________________________




3938. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES FOR DIGITAL LOW POWER TELEVISION, 
TELEVISION TRANSLATOR, AND TELEVISION BOOSTER STATIONS (MB DOCKET 03-
185)

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 309; 47 USC 336

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding initiates the digital television conversion 
for low power television (LPTV) and television translator stations. The 
rules and policies adopted as a result of this proceeding provide the 
framework for these stations' conversion from analog to digital 
broadcasting. The Report and Order adopts definitions and permissible 
use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/03                    68 FR 55566
R&O (adopted date)              09/04/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Keith Larson, Chief Engineer, Media Bureau, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2607
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI38
_______________________________________________________________________




3939.  JOINT SALES AGREEMENTS IN LOCAL TELEVISION 
MARKETS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(a); 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 
. . .

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: A joint sales agreement (JSA) is an agreement with a licensee 
of a brokered station that authorizes a broker to sell some or all of 
the advertising time for the brokered station in return for a fee or 
percentage of revenues paid to the licensee.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/04                    69 FR 52464


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Debra Sabourin, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2130
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI55
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Completed Actions


Media Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




3940. APPLICATION OF NETWORK NONDUPLICATION, SYNDICATED EXCLUSIVITY, AND 
SPORTS BLACKOUT RULES TO SATELLITE RETRANSMISSION--SHVIA

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 339

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 73; 47 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The FCC proposed rules on its implementation of certain 
aspects of the Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act of 1999. In 
October of 2000, the FCC issued an order adopting rules that apply the 
current cable rules for network non-duplication, syndicated program 
exclusivity and sports blackout to satellite carriers.

[[Page 74154]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/02/00                     65 FR 4927
Report and Order                11/14/00                    65 FR 68082
R&O and Order on Recon          11/14/02                    67 FR 68944

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Eloise Gore, Assistant Chief, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7200
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1069

RIN: 3060-AH35
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Office of Managing Director



_______________________________________________________________________




3941. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES FOR FY 2004

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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 
USC 159, requires the FCC to recover the costs of its activities by 
assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of 
the activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/14/04                    69 FR 19779
R&O                             07/07/04                    69 FR 41027


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rob Fream, Program Analyst, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington , DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0408
Email: [email protected]

Roland Helvajian, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, 
SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0444
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI45
_______________________________________________________________________




3942. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING MARITIME 
COMMUNICATIONS

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
FNPRM                           04/26/95                    60 FR 35507
First R&O                       04/26/95                    60 FR 34198
Second FNPRM                    06/17/97                    62 FR 37533
Second R&O                      06/17/97                    62 FR 40281
Third R&O and MO&O              07/06/98                    63 FR 40059
MO&O                            04/26/99                    64 FR 26885
Third NPRM                      12/08/00                    65 FR 76966
Fourth R&O                      12/13/00                    65 FR 77821
Fourth NPRM                     02/04/02                     67 FR 5080
2nd MO&O and 5th R&O            07/25/02                    67 FR 48560
R&O                             08/13/03                    68 FR 48446
MO&O                            04/15/04                    69 FR 19947
Correcting Amendment            07/26/04                    69 FR 44471


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: PR Docket No. 92-257.

Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF14
_______________________________________________________________________




3943. 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.

[[Page 74155]]

The Third MO&O generally affirmed the Commission's earlier decision to 
extend the cellular resale rule to include certain PCS and SMR 
providers and to sunset the rule until November 24, 2002. However, it 
modified the prior decision by removing customer premise equipment 
(CPE) and CPE in bundled packages from the scope of the resale rule, by 
revising the scope of the resale rule to exclude all C, D, E, and F 
block PCS licensees that do not own and control and are not controlled 
by cellular or A or B block licensees, and by exempting from the rule 
all SMR and other CMRS providers that do not utilize in-network 
switching facilities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/13/94                    59 FR 35664
NOI                             07/13/94                    59 FR 35664
NPRM Comment Period End         09/29/94
NPRM                            04/04/95                    60 FR 20949
NPRM 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
MO&O and O on Recon             11/09/99                    64 FR 61022


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jane Phillips, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310

RIN: 3060-AF58
_______________________________________________________________________




3944. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 
COMPETITIVE BIDDING; 218-219 MHZ 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 218-219 MHz: (1) eliminates bidding credits 
available to women- and minority-owned 218-219 MHz 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 218-219 MHz applicants; and (4) increases the 
amount of the upfront payments required to participate in the 218-219 
MHz 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
MO&O                            10/08/98                    63 FR 54073
R&O and MO&O                    11/03/99                    64 FR 59656
Order on Reconsideration        12/29/99                    64 FR 72956
Second Order on Reconsideration 02/07/01                     66 FR 9212
3rd O on Recon of R&O and MO&O  06/24/02                    67 FR 42507


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 98-169

Agency Contact: William Huber, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, S.W., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2109
Fax: 202 418-0890
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




3945. 39 GHZ CHANNEL PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 2; 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
Second NPRM                     01/21/98                     63 FR 3075
R&O                             02/06/98                     63 FR 6079
MO&O                            08/23/99                    64 FR 45891
NPRM                            12/20/99                    64 FR 71088
R&O                             01/02/01                       66 FR 33
NPRM                            12/21/01                    66 FR 65866
R&O                             03/04/02                     67 FR 9610
R&O                             12/03/02                    67 FR 71861
R&O                             08/13/03                    68 FR 48446
Third NPRM                      08/27/04                    69 FR 52632


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

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

Agency Contact: Ken Burnley, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0664
Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Burton, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7581

RIN: 3060-AG16
_______________________________________________________________________




3946. IMPLEMENTATION OF 309(J) OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, AMENDMENT OF 
PARTS 20 AND 24 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES -- BROADBAND PCS COMPETITIVE 
BIDDING AND THE COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICE SPECTRUM CAP

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303(r); 
47 USC 309(j); 47 USC 332

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.

[[Page 74156]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

O on Recon of Fifth MO&O and D, 
E, & F R&O                      11/15/00                    65 FR 68927
Final Rule                      03/02/01                    66 FR 13022
Final Rule                      06/04/01                    66 FR 29911
3rd NPRM                        08/27/04                    69 FR 52632


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: PP Docket No. 93-253

Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7535
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG21
_______________________________________________________________________




3947. REVISION OF THE RULES TO ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH ENHANCED 911 
EMERGENCY CALLING SYSTEMS

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 20

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In a series of orders in several related proceedings issued 
since 1996, the Federal Communications Commission has taken action to 
improve the quality and reliability of 911 emergency services for 
wireless phone users. Rules have been adopted governing the 
availability of basic 911 services and the implementation of enhanced 
911 (E911) for wireless services.

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
Second Report & Order           06/28/99                    64 FR 34564
Third R&O                       11/04/99                    64 FR 60126
Second MO&O                     12/29/99                    64 FR 72951
Fourth Report & Order, Third 
NPRM, and NPRM                  09/19/00                    65 FR 56752
Fourth MO&O                     10/02/00                    65 FR 58657
FNPRM                           06/13/01                    66 FR 31878
Order                           11/02/01                    66 FR 55618
R&O                             05/23/02                    67 FR 36112
Public Notice                   07/17/02                    67 FR 46909
Order to Stay                   07/26/02
Order on Recon                  01/22/03                     68 FR 2914
FNPRM                           01/23/03                     68 FR 3214
2nd R & O, 2nd FNPRM            02/11/04                   69 FR 657801
2nd R&O                         09/07/04                    69 FR 54037


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: CC Docket No. 94-102; CC Docket No. 96-115; CC 
Docket No. 92-105; WT Docket No. 00-110

Agency Contact: Dan Grosh, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310
Fax: 202 418-8188
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG34
_______________________________________________________________________




3948. IN THE MATTER OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT 
ACT

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: All of the decisions in this proceeding thus far are aimed at 
implementation of provisions of the Communications Assistance for Law 
Enforcement Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/10/97                    62 FR 63302
Order                           01/13/98                     63 FR 1943
FNPRM                           11/16/98                    63 FR 63639
Report & Order                  01/29/99                    64 FR 51462
Order                           03/29/99                    64 FR 14834
Second Report & Order           09/23/99                    64 FR 51462
Third Report & Order            09/24/99                    64 FR 51710
Order on Recon                  09/28/99                    64 FR 52244
Policy Statement                10/12/99                    64 FR 55164
Second Order on Recon           05/04/01                    66 FR 22446
Order                           10/05/01                    66 FR 50841
Order on Remand                 05/02/02                    67 FR 21999


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: CC Docket No. 97-213

Agency Contact: John Spencer, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________




3949. DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND SPECTRUM REQUIREMENTS 
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 
202; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 337(a); 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
Second NPRM                     11/07/97                    62 FR 60199
First R&O                       08/06/98                    63 FR 58645
Third NPRM                      08/06/98                    63 FR 58685
MO&O                            04/26/99                    64 FR 60123
Second R&O                      08/08/00                    65 FR 48393
Fourth NPRM                     08/25/00                    65 FR 51788
Second MO&O                     09/05/00                    65 FR 53641
Third MO&O                      11/07/00                    65 FR 66644
Third R&O                       11/07/00                    65 FR 66644

[[Page 74157]]

Fifth NPRM                      02/16/01                    66 FR 10660
Fourth R&O                      02/16/01                    66 FR 10632
MO&O                            09/27/02                    67 FR 61002
NPRM                            11/08/02                    67 FR 68079
R&O                             12/13/02                    67 FR 76697


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 96-86

Agency Contact: Michael Connelly, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0132
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________




3950. MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEMS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding amended the FCC's rules regarding multiple 
address systems (MAS) in the microwave service. It streamlined 
regulations and established a framework for MAS spectrum that provides 
opportunities for continued development of competitive service 
offerings by allowing a variety of services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/19/97                    62 FR 11407
Order                           09/17/98                    63 FR 53350
FNPRM                           05/18/99                    64 FR 38617
R&O                             04/03/00                    65 FR 17445
MO&O                            07/03/01                    66 FR 35107
Final Rule                      07/22/04                    69 FR 43772


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 97-81

Agency Contact: Shellie Blakeney, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG86
_______________________________________________________________________




3951. 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 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/21/97                    62 FR 13570
NPRM Comment Period End         04/16/97
Second FNPRM                    01/07/98                      63 FR 770
Third R&O                       01/15/98                     63 FR 2315
Fifth R&O, Order on Recon       08/29/00                    65 FR 52323
Fourth FNPRM                    08/29/00                    65 FR 52401
Seventh R&O                     10/29/01                    66 FR 54447
8th R&O                         04/08/02                    67 FR 16647
2nd Order on Recon of 3rd R&O 
and Order on Recon of 5th R&O   07/21/03                    68 FR 42984
Final Rule                      10/07/03                    68 FR 57828


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 97-82

Agency Contact: Robert Krinsky, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2909
Fax: 202 418-0890
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




3952. AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF THE RULES TO ADOPT REGULATIONS FOR 
AUTOMATIC VEHICLE MONITORING SYSTEMS

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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/06/97                    62 FR 52078
NPRM Comment Period End         11/20/97
Second R&O                      07/30/98                    63 FR 40659
NPRM                            05/03/99                    64 FR 23571


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: The NPRM 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.
PR Docket No. 93-61

Agency Contact: Ken Burnley, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0664
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH12

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3953. SERVICE RULES FOR THE 746-764 AND 776-794 MHZ BANDS, AND REVISIONS 
TO PART 27 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 1; 47 USC 4(i); 47 USC 7; 47 USC 10; 47 USC 
201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 
307; 47 USC 308; 47 USC 309(j); 47 USC 309(k); 47 USC 310; 47 USC 311; 
47 USC 315; 47 USC 317; 47 USC 324; 47 USC 331; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 336

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Report and Order in this proceeding adopts service rules 
for licensing and auction of commercial services in spectrum in the 700 
MHz band to be vacated by UHF television licensees.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/99                    64 FR 36686
R&O                             01/20/00                     65 FR 3139
Second R&O                      04/04/00                    65 FR 17594
MO&O and FNPRM                  07/12/00                    65 FR 42879
Second MO&O                     02/06/01                     66 FR 9035
Third R&O                       02/14/01                    66 FR 10204
Second MO&O                     02/15/01                    66 FR 10374
Order on Recon of Third R&O     10/10/01                    66 FR 51594
3rd MO&O and Order              07/30/02                    67 FR 49244


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 99-168; CS Docket No. 98-120; MM 
Docket No. 00-39

Agency Contact: William Huber, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, S.W., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2109
Fax: 202 418-0890
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH32
_______________________________________________________________________




3954. IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTIONS 309(J) AND 337 OF THE COMMUNICATIONS 
ACT OF 1934 AS AMENDED

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 24; 47 CFR 26; 47 CFR 27; 47 
CFR 73; 47 CFR 74; 47 CFR 80; 47 CFR 87

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This NPRM commences a proceeding to implement 309(j) and 337 
of the Communications Act, as amended by the Balanced Budget Act of 
1997, which was signed into law on 8/5/97. This notice seeks comment on 
changes to the Commission's rules and policies to implement the revised 
auction authority.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/99                    64 FR 23571
R&O                             01/02/01                       66 FR 33
MO&O                            05/16/02                    67 FR 34848
NPRM                            07/17/03                    68 FR 42337
R&O                             07/17/03                    68 FR 42296
Order                           04/06/04                    69 FR 17959


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 99-87

Agency Contact: Roberto Mussenden, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1428
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH33
_______________________________________________________________________




3955. AMENDMENT TO PARTS 1, 2, 87, AND 101 OF THE RULES TO LICENSE FIXED 
SERVICES AT 24 GHZ

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

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

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

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes licensing and service rules to 
govern the 24 GHz band generally.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/99                    64 FR 71088
R&O                             08/05/00                    65 FR 59350
Order                           06/01/01                    66 FR 29722
NPRM                            12/21/01                    66 FR 65866
Final Rule                      07/27/04                    69 FR 44608


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 99-327

Agency Contact: Nese Guendelsberger, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0634
Fax: 202 418-1186
Email: [email protected]

Nancy Zaczek, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH41
_______________________________________________________________________




3956. PART 101 -- TERRESTRIAL MICROWAVE FIXED RADIO SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 101

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proceeding to streamline the Commission's rules, expedite 
processing of authorizations for terrestrial microwave fixed radio 
services and clarify rules concerning the terrestrial microwave fixed 
radio services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/11/95                     60 FR 2722
R&O                             05/28/96                    61 FR 26670
Order                           03/05/98                    63 FR 10778
Final Rule Correction           03/24/98                    63 FR 14039

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NPRM                            06/20/00                    65 FR 38333
MO&O                            06/20/00                    65 FR 38324
R&O                             01/31/03                     68 FR 4953


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 94-148 (closed); WT Docket No. 
00-19

Agency Contact: Michael Pollak, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH42
_______________________________________________________________________




3957. AMENDMENT OF PARTS 13 AND 80 GOVERNING MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 13; 47 CFR 80

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This matter concerns the amendment of the rules governing 
maritime communications in order to consolidate, revise and streamline 
the regulations as well as address new international requirements and 
improve the operational ability of all users of marine radios.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/24/00                    65 FR 21694
NPRM                            08/17/00                    65 FR 50173
NPRM                            05/17/02                    67 FR 35086
Report & Order                  08/07/03                    68 FR 46957
2nd R&O, 6th R&O, 2nd FNPRM     04/06/04                    69 FR 18007
Comments Due                    06/07/04
Reply Comments Due              07/06/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 00-48

Agency Contact: Roberto Mussenden, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1428
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________




3958. AMENDMENT OF THE RULES REGARDING INSTALLMENT PAYMENT FINANCING FOR 
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES LICENSEES

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

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 24

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding proposes resumption of installment payments 
for broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS), e.g., for C and F 
Block, with payment deadline to be reinstated as of March 31, 1998. The 
proposal contemplates, inter alia, changes to the FCC's C Block rules 
to govern re-auction of surrendered spectrum in the C Block. The 
proposal was released on October 16, 1997, and published in the Federal 
Register.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

2nd R&O                         10/24/97                    62 FR 55348
FNPRM                           10/24/97                    62 FR 55375
Order on Recon of Second R&O    04/08/98                    63 FR 17111
Fourth R&O                      09/23/98                    63 FR 50791
Second Order on Recon of Second 
R&O                             05/18/99                    64 FR 26887
Recon of Fourth R&O             03/16/00                    65 FR 14213
FNPRM                           06/13/00                    65 FR 37092
6th R&O and Order on Recon      09/05/00                    65 FR 53620
Order on Recon                  02/12/01                     66 FR 9773
7th R&O                         10/29/01                    66 FR 54447
8th R&O                         04/08/02                    67 FR 16647
Final Rule                      07/21/03                    68 FR 42984
Final Rule                      10/07/03                    68 FR 57828


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: The Order on Reconsideration published in the 
Federal Register in April 1998 addresses 37 petitions, 17 oppositions, 
16 replies to opposition, and 38 ex parte filings.
WT Docket No. 97-82

Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7535
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Previously reported as 3060-AG88
RIN: 3060-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




3959. TRANSFER OF THE 3650 THROUGH 3700 MHZ BAND FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 
USE

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 157; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 
332

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2.106; 47 CFR 25.202; 47 CFR 27.1; 47 CFR 27.4; 47 
CFR 27.5; 47 CFR 27.14; 47 CFR 27.50; 47 CFR 27.53; 47 CFR 27.55; 47 
CFR 27.57; 47 CFR 27.58; 47 CFR 27.61; 47 CFR 15.205; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding seeks to determine whether the 3650 to 3700 
MHz band should be used for unlicensed devices or some or all of the 
band should be used for unlicensed options.
In January 1999, the 3650-3700 MHz band (3650 MHz band) was transferred 
from government/non-government shared use to a mixed-use band. In 
October 2000, in ET Docket No. 98-237, the FCC allocated the band to 
fixed and mobile terrestrial services on a co-primary basis, but in 
order to protect grandfathered Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) earth 
stations and Federal Government radiolocation operations, limited the 
mobile allocation to base stations use only. At this same time, the FCC 
proposed licensing and service rules for fixed and mobile operations in 
the band. Subsequently, in December 2002, in ET Docket No. 02-380, the 
FCC sought comment, in part, on the possibility of allowing unlicensed 
devices to operate in the 3650 MHz band. In April 2004, in ET Docket 
No. 04-151, the FCC followed-up on this inquiry by releasing a Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on whether the 3650 MHz 
band should be used for unlicensed devices or part or all of the band 
should be used for licensed operations.

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The NPRM proposes to allow unlicensed devices to operate in all, or 
part, of the 3650 MHz band at higher power levels than usually 
permitted for unlicensed services. These devices would be subject to 
smart (or cognitive) requirements and other safeguards designed to 
prevent interference to the licensed FSS earth stations now resident in 
the band. As with other unlicensed devices, these devices would not be 
permitted to cause interference to licensed services, such as the FSS 
earth stations, and would have to accept interference. The NPRM also 
seeks comment on other options for the band, including licensed use of 
the band by fixed and mobile services, or segmenting the 3650 MHz band 
to provide for a combination of unlicensed and licensed terrestrial 
services. The Notice seeks comment on issues related both to allocation 
changes necessary to set the relative priority between terrestrial and 
FSS licensed operations, and to licensing rule changes necessary to 
implement licensed terrestrial service operations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/16/00                    65 FR 14230
First R&O and Second NPRM       11/17/00                    65 FR 69612
Petition for Reconsideration    03/28/01                    66 FR 16940
R&O                             02/27/02                    67 FR 17038
MO&O and 3rd R&O                05/02/03                    68 FR 38635
Notice of Inquiry               01/21/03                     68 FR 2730
NPRM                            05/14/04                    69 FR 26790


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: ET Docket No. 04-151; ET Docket No. 02-380; ET 
Docket No. 98-237

Agency Contact: Eli Johnson, Senior Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310
Fax: 202 418-7247
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________




3960. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW SPECTRUM AGGREGATION LIMITS FOR 
COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(g); 
47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 20.6; 47 CFR 22.942

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has adopted a final rule in a proceeding 
reexamining the need for Commercial Mobile Radio Services spectrum 
aggregation limits.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/12/01                     66 FR 9798
NPRM Comment Period End         05/14/01
Final Rule                      01/14/02                     67 FR 1626
Correction to Final Rule        01/31/02                     67 FR 4675


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 01-14

Agency Contact: Michael J. Rowan, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireless Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1883
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________




3961. IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING EFFICIENT USE OF SPECTRUM THROUGH 
ELIMINATION OF BARRIERS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY MARKETS

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 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 308; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 310

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has opened a proceeding to examine actions it 
may take to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers to the development 
of more robust secondary markets in radio spectrum usage rights.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/26/00                    65 FR 81475
NPRM Comment Period End         01/29/01                     66 FR 8149
New NPRM Comment Period End     02/09/01
NPRM                            11/25/03                    68 FR 66232
Final Rule                      11/25/03                    68 FR 66252
NPRM Comment Period End         01/05/04
Final Rule                      02/12/04                     69 FR 6920
Final Rule                      02/25/04                     69 FR 8569


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 00-230

Agency Contact: Paul Murray, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0688
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH82
_______________________________________________________________________




3962. IN THE MATTER OF AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL ROAMING OBLIGATIONS 
PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(n); 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 
154(j); 47 USC 201(b); 47 USC 251(a); 47 USC 253; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 
332(c)(1)(B); 47 USC 309

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 20.12; 47 CFR 22.901

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking considers whether the Commission should adopt 
an automatic roaming rule for Commercial Mobile Radio Services and

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sunset the current manual roaming requirement.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/00                    65 FR 69891


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 00-193

Agency Contact: David Hu, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, 
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7120
Fax: 202 418-1186
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




3963. AMENDMENT OF PART 90 FOR LICENSING LOW POWER OPERATIONS IN 450-470 
MHZ BAND

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 1; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 302; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 
332

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed amendments facilitate the viability of low power 
operations in the private land mobile radio 450-470 MHz Band.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/12/01                    66 FR 47435
R&O                             04/21/03                    68 FR 19444
Final Rule                      09/25/03                    68 FR 55319


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT Docket No. 01-146

Agency Contact: Brian Marenco, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0838
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




3964. REVIEW OF QUIET ZONES APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 1; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(g); 47 
USC 303(r)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Review of Quiet Zones rules for possible streamlining while 
ensuring adequate protection from interference.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/21/01                    66 FR 65866
NPRM Comment Period End         02/06/02
R&O                             04/06/04                    69 FR 17946


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Linda Chang, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1339
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH88
_______________________________________________________________________




3965. REALLOCATION AND SERVICE RULES FOR THE 698-746 MHZ SPECTRUM BAND 
(TELEVISION CHANNELS 52-59)

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151, 152, 154(i),155(c), 157, 201, 202, 208, 
214, 301, 302(g), 303, 307; 47 USC 309, 310, 311, 314, 316, 319, 324, 
331, 332, 333, 336, 534, 535

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 2; 47 CFR 27; 47 CFR 73

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission has adopted allocation and service rules for 
the 48 MHz of spectrum in the 698-746 MHz band currently occupied by 
television channels 52-59.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/13/01                    66 FR 19106
Report & Order                  02/06/02                     67 FR 5491
MO&O                            07/09/02                    67 FR 45380


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: GN Docket No. 01-74

Agency Contact: Michael J. Rowan, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireless Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1883
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




3966. IMPLEMENTATION OF 911 ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151, 154(i),154(j), 157, 160, 210, 202, 208, 
214, 251(e), 301, 303, 308; 47 USC 309(j), 310

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 20.3; 47 CFR 20.18; 47 CFR 64.3000 to 64.3004

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding is separate from the Commission's proceeding 
on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems (E911) in that it is intended to 
implement provisions of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety 
Act of 1999 through the promotion of public safety by the deployment of 
a seamless, nationwide emergency communications infrastructure that 
includes wireless communications services. More specifically, a chief 
goal of the proceeding is to ensure that all emergency calls are routed 
to the appropriate local emergency authority to provide assistance. The 
E911 proceeding goes a step further and is aimed at improving the 
effectiveness and reliability of wireless 911 dispatchers with 
additional information on wireless 911 calls.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      01/25/02                     67 FR 3621


Next Action Undetermined

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: David H. Siehl, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1310
Fax: 202 418-7247
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




3967. YEAR 2000 PART 22 BIENNIAL REVIEW

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: None

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The year 2000 Part 22 Biennial Review Report & Order and 
subsequent Order on Reconsideration examined whether certain rules 
should be modified or eliminated as a result of technological changes 
or increased competition.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      04/01/04                    69 FR 17063
Final Rule Effective            06/01/04
Final Rule                      09/15/04                    69 FR 55516


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Linda Chang, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1339
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI26
_______________________________________________________________________




3968. AIR-GROUND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 151(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1; 47 CFR 22; 47 CFR 90; . . .

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Re-examination of rules governing air-ground 
telecommunications services on commercial airplanes. Revision/
elimination of 47 CFR 22 non-cellular provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/25/03                    68 FR 44003
NPRM Comment Period End         10/23/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard Arsenault, Chief Counsel, Mobility Div., WTB, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-0920
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________




3969. BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW - AMENDMENT OF PARTS 1, 22, 24, 27, AND 
90 TO STREAMLINE AND HARMONIZE VARIOUS RULES AFFECTING WIRELESS RADIO 
SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to streamline and harmonize wireless 
radio service rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/23/04                     69 FR 8132
NPRM Comment Period End         05/24/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Lloyd William Coward, Deputy Chief, Mobility Div., 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1895
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________




3970. FACILITATING THE PROVISION OF SPECTRUM-BASED SERVICES TO RURAL 
AREAS

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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking will facilitate the provision of spectrum-
based services to rural areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/12/03                    68 FR 64050
NPRM Comment Period End         01/26/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Nicole Michelle McGinnis, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0317
Fax: 202 418-7447
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI31

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3971. EXTENDING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO TRIBAL LANDS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 1.2110

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action amends rules to encourage carriers to provide 
telecommunications services to tribal lands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/02/03                    68 FR 23417
Final Rule Effective            07/01/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Michael Connelly, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0132
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI32
_______________________________________________________________________




3972. AMENDMENT OF COMMISSION RULES CONCERNING AIRPORT TERMINAL USE 
FREQUENCIES 450-470 MHZ BAND OF THE PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES, 
WT 02-318

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 
332(c)(7)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 90.35

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on revisions to the use of 
Airport Terminal Use (ATU) frequencies in the 45-470 Private Land 
Mobile Radio Industrial Business Pool.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/02                    67 FR 70196
NPRM Comment Period End         01/06/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: John Evanoff, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0848
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________




3973. IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ BAND 
INDUSTRIAL/LAND TRANSPORTATION AND BUSINESS CHANNELS.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 90

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission seeks to improve public safety communications 
in the 800 MHz band and consolidate the 800 MHz Industrial/Land 
Transportation and Business Pool channels.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/05/02                    67 FR 16351
Final Rule                      08/19/02                    67 FR 53754
Proposed Rule                   02/10/03                     68 FR 6687


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT 02-55

Agency Contact: Michael Wilhelm, Federal Communications Commission, 
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, 
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0870
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________




3974. REVIEW OF PART 87 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING AVIATION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307(e)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 87.27

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding is intended to streamline, consolidate and 
revise our part 87 rules governing the Aviation Radio Service. The rule 
changes are designed to ensure these rules reflect current 
technological advances.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/16/01                    66 FR 64785
R&O and FNPRM                   10/16/03
FNPRM                           04/12/04                    69 FR 19140
R&O                             06/14/04                    69 FR 32577


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: WT-01-289

Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0680
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI35
_______________________________________________________________________




3975. DIGITAL BROADCAST CONTENT PROTECTION (MB DOCKET NO. 02-230)

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 303; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 601

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rulemaking examines the use of a content protection 
mechanism for digital broadcast television. The Report and Order 
adopted an anti-piracy mechanism known as the ``broadcast flag.'' 
Products capable of receiving DTV over-the-air signals must comply with

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the broadcast flag requirements by July 1, 2005. The Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking seeks comment on the process for approving digital 
recording and output content protection technologies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/20/02                    67 FR 53903
R&O                             12/03/03                    68 FR 67599
FNPRM                           12/03/03                    68 FR 67624


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Susan Mort, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1043
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI37
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)             Proposed Rule Stage


Wireline Competition Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




3976.  NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION PETITION

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; . . .

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 69.104; 47 CFR 69.152; 47 CRF 69.130; 47 CFR 
69.157

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released on July 19, 2004, 
the Commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding to examine the proper 
number of end user common line charges (commonly referred to as 
subscriber line charges or SLCs) that carriers may assess upon 
customers that obtain derived channel T-1 service where the customer 
provides the terminating channelization equipment and upon customers 
that obtain Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Integrated Service Digital 
Network (ISDN) service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/13/04                    69 FR 50141
NPRM Comment Period End         11/12/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeremy Marcus, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1530
Fax: 202 418-1567
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Wireline Competition Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




3977. ADMINISTRATION OF THE NORTH AMERICAN NUMBERING PLAN

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

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 member countries of the North American 
Numbering Plan (NANP), the States, industry and consumers to ensure 
fair and effective number administration. The Report and 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
Second R&O                      09/06/96                    61 FR 47284
Third R&O                       10/23/97                    62 FR 55179


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Deborah Blue, Program Analyst, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1466
Fax: 202 418-2345
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF50

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3978. 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 concluded 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 asked 
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; (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. Petitions for reconsideration or 
clarification on the order have been filed. Comments and replies were 
filed on March 31 and April 30, 1997, respectively. On June 16, 1999, 
the Commission released a Public Notice announcing that it would hold a 
public forum on September 8, 1999, on 711 access to TRS. The goal of 
the forum was to identify steps that must be taken to implement 711 
access to TRS as well as obstacles to implementation and how those 
obstacles could be resolved.
On August 9, 2000, the Commission released a Second Report and Order 
(FCC 00-257) that addresses issues related to the deployment of 711 for 
access to TRS. The Commission required a nationwide rollout of 711 
access to TRS and established an implementation framework. On July 31, 
2000, the Commission released a Third Report and Order (FCC 00-256) 
that granted the petition of the United Way of America, and others, for 
nationwide assignment of the 211 abbreviated dialing code for access to 
community information and referral services. The Commission also 
granted the petition of the U.S. Department of Transportation for 
nationwide assignment of the 511 abbreviated dialing code for access to 
travel and traffic information. The Commission further addressed issues 
raised in petitions for reconsideration of the N11 First Report and 
Order and resolved outstanding issues from the N11 Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking.
On August 29, 2000, the Commission released a Fourth Report and Order 
and Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket 92-105 and a 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WT Docket 00-110 (FCC 00-327) to 
implement the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999. 
The Commission designated 911 as the universal emergency number and 
sought comment on appropriate transition periods and how the Commission 
should facilitate States' efforts to deploy comprehensive emergency 
communications systems.

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
Second R&O                      09/11/00                    65 FR 54799
Fourth R&O and Third NPRM       09/19/00                    65 FR 56751
Third R&O                       02/09/01                     66 FR 9674
Second NPRM                     04/05/01                    66 FR 18059


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Additional Information: Additional Bureau: Consumer Information

Agency Contact: Marilyn Jones, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2357
Fax: 202 418-2345

RIN: 3060-AF51
_______________________________________________________________________




3979. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE PORTIONS OF THE 1996 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 et seq

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 54

Legal Deadline: NPRM, Statutory, March 8, 1996.
Other, Statutory, November 8, 1996, Recommended decision.
Final, Statutory, May 8, 1997, 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

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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.
On May 28, 1999, the Commission issued the 13th Order on 
Reconsideration in which it adopted the principles of a Federal high-
cost support mechanism that conformed to the Second Recommended 
Decision and in which it sought further comment on specific elements of 
the support methodology. In the 13th Order on Reconsideration, the 
Commission also decided to implement the new high-cost support 
mechanism on January 1, 2000 instead of July 1, 1999, as previously 
planned. On May 28, 1999, the Commission also issued a Further Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking in which it sought comment on proposed input 
values to be used in the forward-looking model to determine non-rural 
LECs' cost of providing supported services in high cost areas. On 
August 5, 1999, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking in which it sought comment to ascertain the availability of, 
and to understand the possible impediments to, deployment and 
subscribership in unserved and underserved areas of the Nation, 
including tribal lands and other insular areas.
On November 1, 1999, the Commission issued the Fourteenth Order on 
Reconsideration, in which it eliminated the requirement that only 
carriers that have been certified as eligible telecommunications 
carriers may receive credit against their universal service 
contributions for providing telecommunications services to rural health 
care providers at the lower urban rates. On November 1, 1999, the 
Commission also issued the Fifteenth Order on Reconsideration, in which 
it authorized support for any commercially available telecommunications 
service regardless of the bandwidth, and simplified the method for 
determining how much support a rural health care provider can receive. 
On November 2, 1999, the Commission issued the Ninth Report and Order 
and Eighteenth Order on Reconsideration in which it adopted a new 
forward-looking high-cost support mechanism that will enable States to 
ensure the reasonable comparability of non-rural carriers' intrastate 
rates. On November 2, 1999, the Commission also issued the Tenth Report 
and Order inwhich it completed the selection of a cost model to 
estimate forward-looking cost by adopting input values for the 
previously adopted cost model.
On June 30, 2000, the Commission issued the Twelfth Report and Order, 
Memorandum Opinion and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, in response to the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking it 
adopted on August 5, 1999. In the Twelfth Report and Order, the 
Commission adopted measures to promote telecommunications 
subscribership and infrastructure deployment within American Indian and 
Alaska Native tribal communities.
On October 12, 2000, the Commission released a Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking and Order to seek comment on proposals to modify 
the Commission's rules relating to contributions to the Federal 
universal service support mechanisms. On January 12, 2001, the 
Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking 
comment on the Recommended Decision of the Federal-State Joint Board on 
Universal Service (Joint Board) regarding a plan for reforming the 
universal service support mechanism for rural carriers. The Joint Board 
sent to the Commission the Rural Task Force Recommendation as a good 
foundation for implementing rural high-cost reform. The Rural Task 
Force recommends the use of a modified version of the current high-cost 
loop support mechanism based on carriers' embedded costs.
On May 23, 2001, the Commission released the Fourteenth Report and 
Order, Twenty-Second Order on Reconsideration and Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking. In the Fourteenth Report and Order, the Commission 
adopted a five-year plan that makes modifications to the high-cost loop 
support mechanism for rural carriers. These modifications were based on 
the recommendation of the Joint Board and will provide predictable 
levels of support so that rural carriers can continue to provide 
affordable service in rural America, while ensuring that consumers in 
all areas of the nation, including rural areas, have access to 
affordable and quality telecommunications services.
On March 14, 2001, the Commission issued an order modifying the 
methodology used to assess contributions to universal service. The 
methodology was modified to reduce the interval between the accrual of 
revenues and the assessment of contributions based on those revenues. 
The order reduced the interval from an average of one year to an 
average of six months.
On May 8, 2001, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
which sought comment on how to streamline and reform both the manner in 
which the Commission assesses carrier contributions to the universal 
service fund and the manner in which carriers may recover those costs 
from their customers.
On May 22, 2001, the Commission adopted a five-year interim freeze of 
the part 36 jurisdictional separations rules, pending comprehensive 
reform of the separations process. The five-year interim freeze was 
based upon the July 21, 2000, Recommended Decision of the Federal-State 
Joint Board on Separations. Under the interim freeze, the Part 36 
categories and jurisdictional allocation factors of price cap incumbent 
LECs are frozen, while rate-of-return carriers had the option to

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freeze only their jurisdictional allocation factors. The interim freeze 
is in effect from July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2006, or until 
comprehensive reform is completed, whichever comes first.
On November 8, 2001, the Commission released the Fifteenth Report and 
Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Further Notice) 
reforming the interstate access charge and universal service support 
system for rate-of-return incumbent carriers. The Order established a 
new interstate support mechanism to replace implicit support in the 
interstate access rate structure of rate-of-return carriers with 
explicit, portable support. Among other things, the Further Notice 
sought comment on consolidating the existing Long Term Support 
mechanism with the new support mechanism created in the Order.
On January 25, 2002, the Commission released a Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking and Order (Further Notice), in which it sought 
comment on modifications to the rules governing the schools and 
libraries support mechanism. The modifications address changes that 
would make the program more efficient, ensure that the benefits of the 
program are distributed in an equitable manner, and prevent waste, 
fraud, and abuse. In addition, the order denied certain petitions for 
reconsideration relating to unused funds.
On February 15, 2002, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking and Order, in which it sought comment on the issues from the 
Ninth Report and Order remanded by the United States Court of Appeals 
for the Tenth Circuit. The Ninth Report and Order established a Federal 
high-cost universal service support mechanism for non-rural carriers 
based on forward-looking economic costs. In addition, the order 
referred these issues to the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal 
Service for a recommended decision.
On February 15, 2002, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking examining the appropriate legal and policy framework under 
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, for broadband access to the 
Internet provided over domestic wireline facilities.
On February 26, 2002, the Commission issued a Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking and Report and Order, in which it sought comment on 
specific proposals to change the manner in which universal service 
contributions are assessed and recovered, including one proposal to 
assess contributions based on the number and capacity of connections 
provided to a public network. This proceeding also made certain 
modifications to the existing contribution system.
On April 19, 2002, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking in which it sought comment on specific proposals to: clarify 
how it should treat eligible entities that also perform functions that 
are outside the statutory definition of ``health care provider;'' 
provide support for internet access; and change the calculation of 
discounted services, including the calculation of urban and rural 
rates.
On December 13, 2002, the Commission issued an Order and Second FNPRM 
in which it sought further comment on three specific connection-based 
universal service contribution methodologies. This Order also made 
interim changes to the contribution methodology to ensure the viability 
of the fund in the near term.
On February 25, 2003, the Commission issued an NPRM in which it sought 
comment on the Recommended Decision issued by the Federal-State Joint 
Board on Universal Service regarding the definition of services 
supported by universal service.
On February 26, 2003, the Commission issued a Public Notice in which it 
sought comment on a staff study of several alternative universal 
service contribution methodologies.
On April 30, 2003, the Commission issued a Second Report & Order and 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, in which it simplified and 
streamlined the operation of the schools and libraries support 
mechanism. In addition, it sought comment on further proposals to 
refine the support mechanism, including the carry-forward of unused 
funds.
On May 21, 2003, the Commission issued a Twenty-fifth Order on 
Reconsideration, Report and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, in which it resolved several petitons for reconsideration 
of the Twelfth Report and Order. In addition, it sought further comment 
on ways to provide enhanced Lifeline support to near reservation areas.
On June 9, 2003, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, in which it sought comment on changes to the low-income 
support mechanisms recommended by the Joint Board.
On July 3, 2003, the Commission released an Order eliminating the 
requirement that the National Exchange Carrier Association hold annual 
elections for its board of directors and that its directorsserve one-
year terms.
On July 14, 2003, the Commission released an Order and Order on 
Reconsideration adopting the Joint Board's recommendations regarding 
the services supported by universal service.
On July 24, 2003, the Commission released an Order adopting measures to 
ensure that implementation of the Children's Internet Protection Act 
complies with a US Supreme Court decision. 68 FR 47453.
On October 27, 2003, the Commission released an Order on Remand, 
Memorandum Opinion and Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
modifying the High-Cost mechanism for non-rural carriers and seeking 
comment on certain issues relating to rate review and an expanded 
certification process. Order: 68 FR 69622. FNPRM: 68 FR 69641.
On November 17, 2003, the Commission released an Report and Order, 
Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
improving the Rural Healthcare Support mechanism and seeking comment on 
modifications to the definition of ``rural area'' for the Rural 
Healthcare Support mechanism. 68 FR 74492.
On December 23, 2003, the Commission released the 3rd Report and Order 
and 2nd Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopting rules to limit 
waste, fraud and abuse in the Schools and Libraries mechanism and 
seeking comment on additional measures to limit waste, fraud, and 
abuse. Order: 69 FR 6181. FNPRM: 69 FR 6229.
On February 26, 2004, the Commission released a Report and Order and 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking modifying regulation of rate-of-
return carriers and seeking comment on further changes to regulation of 
rate-of-return carriers. 69 FR 13794.

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On April 29, 2004, the Commission released a Report and Order and 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking improving the effectiveness of 
the Low-Income mechanism and seeking comment on whether the Commission 
should add an income-based criterion of 150 percent of the Federal 
Poverty Guidelines.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Recommended Decision Federal-
State Joint Board, Universal 
Service                         11/08/96                    61 FR 63778
1st R&O                         05/08/97                    62 FR 32862
2nd R&O                         05/08/97                    62 FR 32862
Order on Recon                  07/10/97                    62 FR 40742
R&O and 2nd Order on Recon      07/18/97                    62 FR 41294
2nd R&O, and FNPRM              08/15/97                    62 FR 47404
3rd R&O                         10/14/97                    62 FR 56118
2nd Order on Recon              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
2nd Recommended Decision        11/25/98                    63 FR 67837
13th Order on Recon             06/09/99                    64 FR 30917
FNPRM                           06/14/99                    64 FR 31780
FNPRM                           09/30/99                    64 FR 52738
14th Order on Recon             11/16/99                    64 FR 62120
15th Order on Recon             11/30/99                    64 FR 66778
10th R&O                        12/01/99                    64 FR 67372
9th R&O and 18th Order on Recon 12/01/99                    64 FR 67416
19th Order on Recon             12/30/99                    64 FR 73427
20th Order on Recon             05/08/00                    65 FR 26513
Public Notice                   07/18/00                    65 FR 44507
12th R&O, MO&O and FNPRM        08/04/00                    65 FR 47883
FNPRM and Order                 11/09/00                    65 FR 67322
FNPRM                           01/26/01                     66 FR 7867
R&O and Order on Recon          03/14/01                    66 FR 16144
NPRM                            05/08/01                    66 FR 28718
Order                           05/22/01                    66 FR 35107
14th R&O and FNPRM              05/23/01                    66 FR 30080
FNPRM and Order                 01/25/02                     67 FR 7327
NPRM                            02/15/02                     67 FR 9232
NPRM and Order                  02/15/02                    67 FR 10846
FNPRM and R&O                   02/26/02                    67 FR 11254
NPRM                            04/19/02                    67 FR 34653
Order and 2nd FNPRM             12/13/02                    67 FR 79543
NPRM                            02/25/03                    68 FR 12020
Public Notice                   02/26/03                    68 FR 10724
2nd R&O and FNPRM               06/20/03                    68 FR 36961
25th Order on Recon, R&O, Order, 
and FNPRM                       07/16/03                    68 FR 41996
NPRM                            07/17/03                    68 FR 42333
Order                           07/24/03                    68 FR 47453
Order                           08/06/03                    68 FR 46500
Order and Order on Recon        08/19/03                    68 FR 49707
Order on Remand, MO&O, FNPRM    10/27/03                    68 FR 69641
R&O, Order on Recon, FNPRM      11/17/03                    68 FR 74492
R&O, FNPRM                      02/26/04                    69 FR 13794
R&O, FNPRM                      04/29/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sheryl Todd, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7400
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________




3980. TOLL-FREE SERVICE ACCESS CODES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This proceeding 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
Third R&O                       10/09/97                    62 FR 55179
Fourth R&O and MO&O             03/30/98                    63 FR 16440
Fifth R&O                       07/05/00                    65 FR 53189


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Regina Brown, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0792
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG11
_______________________________________________________________________




3981. 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 272; 47 USC 
303(r)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.2001; 47 CFR 64.2003; 47 CFR 64.2005; 47 CFR 
64.2007; 47 CFR 64.2009

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Commission adopted rules implementing the new statutory 
framework governing carrier use and disclosure of customer proprietary 
network information (CPNI) created by section 222 of the Communications 
Act of 1934, as amended. CPNI includes, among other things, to whom, 
where, and when a customer places a call, as well as the types of 
service offerings to which the customer subscribes and the extent to 
which the service is used.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/28/96                    61 FR 26483
Public Notice                   02/25/97                     62 FR 8414
Second R&O and FNPRM            04/24/98                    63 FR 20364
Order on Reconsideration        10/01/99                    64 FR 53242
Final Rule, Announcement of 
Effective Date                  01/26/01                     66 FR 7865
Clarification Order & Second 
NPRM                            09/07/01                    66 FR 50140
3rd R&O and 3rd FNPRM           09/20/02                    67 FR 59205


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Dever, Deputy Division Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG43

[[Page 74169]]

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3982. ACCESS CHARGE REFORM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

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

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

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, in the Access Charge Reform Order, the Commission adopted 
revised access charge rate structure rules and adjusted the price cap 
productivity factor. The Commission also adopted a market-based 
approach to reducing overall access charge levels and moving such 
levels toward forward-looking economic costs.
On July 10, 1997, on its own motion, and on October 9, 1997, in 
response to reconsideration petitions, the Commission revised or 
clarified certain parts of the rules adopted in the May 1997 Access 
Charge Reform Order. Reconsideration petitions filed in response to the 
Access Charge Reform Order, if not yet addressed, will be addressed in 
future reconsideration orders. On November 26, 1997, in the General 
Support Facilities Order, the Commission 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 November 1997 General Support Facilities Order were withdrawn and 
the reconsideration proceeding was terminated effective September 9, 
2004. On May 27, 1999, the Commission initiated a further rulemaking, 
seeking comment on how to adjust interstate access charges in 
conjunction with the removal from access charges of implicit universal 
service support for non-rural local exchange carriers. On August 5, 
1999, the Commission adopted rules implementing the market-based 
approach to access charge reform, pursuant to which incumbent price cap 
local exchange carriers receive progressively greater pricing 
flexibility as competition develops. The Commission also initiated a 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, seeking comment on additional 
pricing flexibility, proposed changes to the rate structure for local 
switching and tandem-switched transport, and the need to constrain 
access charges imposed by competitive local exchange carrier.
On April 26, 2001, the Commission adopted rules governing competitive 
local exchange carrier (LEC) access charges in the CLEC Access Charge 
Order. Specifically, the Commission limited to a declining benchmark 
the amounts that competitive LECs may tariff for interstate access 
services, restricted the interstate access rates of competitive LECs 
entering new markets to the rates of the competing incumbent LEC, and 
established a rural exemption permitting qualifying carriers to charge 
rates above the benchmark for their interstate access services.
On May 31, 2000, in the CALLS Order, the Commission adopted an industry 
proposal (the CALLS Proposal) establishing a 5-year plan for price cap 
local exchange carriers and resolving many outstanding issues 
concerning interstate access charges and interstate universal service. 
On April 27, 2001, the Commission revised its tariff rules to establish 
benchmark access rates for competitive local exchange carriers, whereby 
access rates at or below the benchmark will be presumed just and 
reasonable and may be imposed by tariff, and access rates above the 
benchmark will be mandatorily detariffed. The Commission adopted a 
rural exemption to this benchmark scheme, recognizing that a higher 
level of access charges is justified for certain carriers serving rural 
areas. On May 21, 2001, the Commission determined that price cap local 
exchange carriers should not be permitted to assess prescribed 
interexchange carrier charges on special access lines. On June 4, 2002, 
the Commission concluded a cost review proceeding in which it 
determined that price cap carriers' forward-looking costs justified 
scheduled increases to the subscriber line charge cap.
On June 24, 2003, in response to a petition for reconsideration, the 
Commission adopted a rule exempting payphone lines from the 
presubscribed interexchange carrier charge (PICC). On July 10, 2003, in 
response to a remand by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth 
Circuit, the Commission released an order reaffirming two aspects of 
the CALLS Order: the sizing of the interstate access universal service 
support mechanism at $650 million, and the adoption of a 6.5 percent X-
factor. On May 18, 2004, the Commission released an order that denied 
seven petitions for reconsideration of the CLEC Access Charge Order, 
clarified application of the CLEC access charge rules in several 
respects, and allowed originating 8YY traffic to be governed by the 
same declining benchmark as other competitive LEC interstate access 
traffic.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/31/97                     62 FR 4670
FNPRM                           06/06/97                    62 FR 31040
R&O                             06/11/97                    62 FR 31868
Second Report & Order           06/11/97                    62 FR 31939
Order on Reconsideration        07/29/97                    62 FR 40460
Second Order on Reconsideration 10/29/97                    62 FR 56121
Third Report & Order            12/15/97                    62 FR 65619
Public Notice                   10/09/98                    63 FR 54430
Third Order on Reconsideration  10/15/98                    63 FR 55334
Fourth Report & Order and FNPRM 06/09/99                    64 FR 30949
Fifth Report & Order and FNPRM  09/22/99                    64 FR 51258
NPRM                            10/04/99                    64 FR 53648
Sixth Report & Order            06/21/00                    65 FR 38684
Public Notice                   06/26/00                    65 FR 39335
Seventh Report & Order and FNPRM05/21/01                    66 FR 27892
Order                           07/20/01                    66 FR 37943
Order                           06/25/02                    67 FR 42735
Order on Recon                  07/22/03                    68 FR 43327
Order on Remand                 08/20/03                    68 FR 50077
8th R&O, 5th Order on Recon     06/24/04                    69 FR 35258
Public Notice                   08/10/04                    69 FR 48492


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jennifer McKee, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1590
Fax: 202 418-1567

RIN: 3060-AG49

[[Page 74170]]

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3983. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISIONS OF THE 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996

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: On August 8, 1996, the Commission adopted the Local 
Competition Second Report and Order (FCC 96-333), implementing the 
dialing parity, nondiscriminatory access, network disclosure, and 
numbering administration provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 
1996. On July 19, 1999, the Commission released the First Order on 
Reconsideration (FCC 99-170), denying the petition for reconsideration 
of the Local Competition Second Report and Order filed by Beehive 
Telephone Company, Inc., which related to numbering admininstration.
On September 9, 1999, the Commission released the Second Order on 
Reconsideration (FCC 99-227), resolving petitions for reconsideration 
of rules adopted in the Local Competition Second Report and Order to 
implement the requirement of 47 U.S.C. section 251(b)(3) that LECs 
provide non-discriminatory access to directory assistance, directory 
listing and operator services. At the same time, the Commission 
released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (also FCC 99-227) 
seeking comment on issues related to developments in, and the 
convergence of, directory publishing and directory assistance.
On October 21, 1999, the Commission released the Third Order on 
Reconsideration (FCC 99-243), resolving the remaining petitions for 
reconsideration regarding numbering administration under 47 U.S.C. 
section 251(e)(1). On January 9, 2002, the Commission released an Order 
on Reconsideration dismissing petitions for reconsideration or 
clarification of the Local Competition Second Report and Order 
regarding dialing parity under 47 U.S.C. section 251(b)(3) and network 
disclosure under 47 U.S.C. section 251(c)(5).
On January 23, 2001, the Commission released a First Report and Order 
(FCC 01-27) resolving issues raised in the September 9, 1999 NPRM and 
concluding, among other things, that competing directory assistance 
(DA) providers that are certified as competitive local exchange 
carriers (competitive LECs), are agents of competitive LECs, or that 
offer call completion services are entitled to nondiscriminatory access 
to LEC local DA databases. Petitions for reconsideration in response to 
this Order are currently pending before the Commission.
On January 9, 2002, the Commission released the Directory Assistance 
NPRM (FCC 01-384), in which the Commission solicited comment on whether 
there is sufficient competition in the retail DA market, and if not, 
what if any action the Commission should take to promote such 
competition. The Commission sought specific comment on whether 
alternative dialing methods would promote competition. Proposed methods 
include: (1) presubscription to 411; (2) utilizing national 555 
numbers; (3) utilizing carrier access codes (1010 numbers); and (4) 
utilizing 411XX numbers. The Commission also sought comment on whether 
the 411 dialing code should be eliminated. This proceeding is pending 
before the Commission.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/25/96                    61 FR 18311
NPRM Comment Period End         06/03/96
Order                           09/06/96                    61 FR 47284
NPRM                            09/27/99                    64 FR 51949
Second Order on Recon           09/27/99                    64 FR 51910
Third Order on Recon            11/18/99                    64 FR 62983
First Report & Order            02/21/01                    66 FR 10965
NPRM                            02/14/02                     67 FR 6902


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Dever, Deputy Division Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________




3984. 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 68.2; 47 CFR 68.3; 
47 CFR 68.3(a); 47 CFR 68.228; 47 CFR 68.308; 47 CFR 68.310

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The rules generally will assist State governments in drafting 
legislation that will ensure that multi-line telephone systems are 
compatible with the enhanced 911 network.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/11/94                    59 FR 54878
FNPRM                           01/23/03                     68 FR 3214


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Dever, Deputy Division Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




3985. 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

[[Page 74171]]

Abstract: On January 30, 1998, the FCC released a Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) proposing to streamline the safeguards 
under which the Bell Operating Companies (BOCs) provide information (or 
enhanced) services, such as voice mail and electronic 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. On March 7, 2001, the FCC released a 
Public Notice requesting further comment on the outstanding issues 
discussed in its January 30, 1998 FNPRM.
Because the issues in this FNPRM overlap with certain issues that the 
Commission is now considering in a separate docket regarding broadband 
services, the Commission has incorporated the FNPRM into the broadband 
proceeding insofar as the FNPRM relates to the BOCs' obligations to 
promote access to their networks with respect to broadband services. 
The broadband proceeding is entitled, ``Appropriate Framework for 
Broadband Access to the Internet Over Wireline Facilities; Universal 
Service Obligations of Broadband Providers,`` CC Docket No. 02-33, 
NPRM, FCC 02-42 (rel. Feb. 15, 2002).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

FNPRM                           02/26/98                     63 FR 9749
R&O                             03/24/99                    64 FR 14141
Public Notice                   03/15/01                    66 FR 15064
NPRM                            02/15/02                     67 FR 9232
NPRM Comment Period End         05/03/02
Reply Comment Period End        07/01/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ann Stevens, Associate Division Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG72
_______________________________________________________________________




3986. DETARIFFING OF COMPETITIVE LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS' INTERSTATE 
EXCHANGE ACCESS SERVICES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 154; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201 to 205

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 61.26

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In an Order on Reconsideration released on May 18, 2004, the 
Commission addressed a number of petitions for reconsideration of the 
tariff rules governing the charges for interstate switched access 
services provided by competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs). With 
this decision, the Commission denied petitions for reconsideration and 
retained the existing regime governing interstate switched access 
services provided by CLECs. Although the Commission denied petitions 
for reconsideration, it addressed a number of issues raised in 
petitions for clarification and amended the tariff rules accordingly.
In the attached Report and Order, the Commission concluded that CLEC-
provided access rates for toll free, or ``8YY'' traffic should not be 
afforded different treatment than CLEC tariffed interstate switched 
access traffic generally.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/17/97                    62 FR 38244
FNPRM                           09/22/99                    64 FR 51280
Public Notice                   06/26/00                    65 FR 39335
FNPRM                           05/21/01                    66 FR 27927
Order                           05/21/01                    66 FR 27892
Order on Recon, R&O             06/24/04                    69 FR 35258


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Tamara Preiss, Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1530
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG73
_______________________________________________________________________




3987. 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 
157; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 203; 47 USC 204; 47 USC 
205; 47 USC 251; 47 USC 252; 47 USC 253; 47 USC 254; 47 USC 256; 47 USC 
271; 47 USC 303(r)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 51.5; 47 CFR 51.230; 47 CFR 51.231; 47 CFR 51.232; 
47 CFR 51.233; 47 CFR 51.319; 47 CFR 51.321; 47 CFR 51.323; 47 CFR 
51.605; 47 CFR 51.607

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On March 31, 1999, the Commission released a First Report and 
Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (Advanced 
Services Order), in CC Docket No. 98-147, adopting several measures to 
enable competitive providers of advanced services such as those used to 
provide high-speed Internet access, to deploy new technologies on a 
faster, more cost-effective basis to consumers. This order is intended 
to create marketplace conditions conducive to the nationwide deployment 
of advanced telecommunications services consistent with the goals of 
section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.

[[Page 74172]]

Because the Commission concluded that the record did not sufficiently 
address long-term spectrum compatibility issues, the Commission adopted 
a companion Further NPRM that sought comment on issues related to 
developing long-term standards and practices for spectrum compatibility 
and management. In the Further NPRM, the Commission also tentatively 
concluded that it is technically feasible for two different 
telecommunications carriers sharing a single line to provide 
traditional voice service and advanced services. The Further Notice 
sought comment on the operational, pricing, legal and policy 
ramifications of mandating such line sharing at the Federal level.
On November 9, 1999, the Commission released a Second Report and Order 
(Advanced Services Resale Order) in CC Docket No. 98-147, which 
addressed whether the discounted resale obligation of section 251(c)(4) 
applies to incumbent Local Exchange Carrier (LEC) provision of advanced 
services. The Commission determined that analysis of section 251(c)(4) 
requires a fact-specific evaluation of the features and characteristics 
of a particular transaction, and concluded that advanced services sold 
at retail by incumbent LECs to residential and business end-users are 
subject to the section 251(c)(4) discounted resale obligation, without 
regard to their classification as telephone exchange service or 
exchange access service. The Commission, however, reached a different 
result as to advanced services sold to Internet Service Providers for 
inclusion in a high-speed Internet service offering, concluding that 
these advanced services are inherently different from advanced services 
made available directly to business and residential end-users, and as 
such, are not subject to the discounted resale obligations of section 
251(c)(4).
On December 9, 1999, the Commission released a Third Report and Order 
in CC Docket No. 98-147 and Fourth Report and Order in CC Docket No. 
96-98 (Line Sharing Order). In the Line Sharing Order, the Commission 
adopted measures to promote the availability of competitive broadband 
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) services, especially to residential and 
small business customers. The Third R&O amended the Commission's 
network unbundling rules to require incumbent LECs to provide unbundled 
access to a new network element, the high frequency portion of the 
local loop. This enables competitive LECs to compete with incumbent 
LECs to provide DSL services through telephone lines that the 
competitive LECs can share with incumbent LECs. In addition, the Line 
Sharing Order adopted spectrum management policies and rules to 
facilitate the competitive deployment of advanced services. These rules 
will significantly benefit the rapid and efficient deployment of DSL 
technologies.
On January 19, 2001, the Commission issued an Order on Reconsideration 
and a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in which the Commission 
reinforced its line sharing rules to promote availability of unbundled 
access to the high frequency portion of the loop. It also addressed 
issues in a variety of petitions for clarification and/or 
reconsideration filed in response to the Line Sharing Order.
On December 20, 2001, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking in CC Docket Nos. 01-338, 96-98, and 98-147 seeking comment 
on whether, in light of changed circumstances, it should retain the 
unbundlingrequirement.
On May 24, 2002, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia 
Circuit (USTA I) vacated the Commission's line sharing rules, finding 
that the Commission had failed to give adequate consideration to 
existing facilities-based competition in the provision of broadband 
services, especially by cable systems. The court stayed the 
effectiveness of its opinion through February 20, 2003. On August 21, 
2003, the Commission released a Report and Order on Remand and Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Triennial Review Order) in CC Docket 
Nos. 01-338, 96-98, and 98-147, declining to reinstate its line sharing 
rules except on a grandfathered and transitional basis. Specifically, 
the Commission determined that competitive carriers are not impaired 
without access to the high frequency portion of an incumbent LEC's 
copper loops. Among other things, the Commission determined that 
competitors will continue to have access to an incumbent LEC's stand-
alone copper loops and reaffirmed the incumbent LEC's obligation to 
permit line splitting, which is similar to line sharing, but with a 
competitive LEC, not the incumbent LEC, as the voice provider.
In recognition of competitive LEC reliance on the vacated line-sharing 
rules, the Commission's Triennial Review Order established an interim 
grandfather rule, which permits competitive LECs to continue providing 
DSL service to all existing customers until the next biennial review. 
In addition, the Commission established a three-year transition period, 
which is designed to minimize customer disruption and provide a glide 
path to competitive LECs currently availing themselves of the line 
sharing UNE. During the first year of the transition, competitive 
carriers may continue to sign up new customers through line sharing at 
25 percent of State-approved recurring rates or the agreed-upon 
recurring rates in existing interconnection agreements for stand-alone 
copper loops. In the second year, no new customers may be added and 
this rate increases to 50 percent of the cost of a stand-alone loop. In 
the last year of the transition, the same rate increases to 75 percent. 
After the transition period, a non-grandfathered customer must be 
served through a line splitting arrangement, a stand-alone copper loop, 
or an arrangement that the competitive LEC has negotiated with the 
incumbent LEC to replace line sharing.
On March 2, 2004, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of 
Columbia Circuit (USTA II) upheld the Commission's new line sharing 
rules adopted in the Triennial Review Order. The new rules became 
effective on October 2, 2003.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/24/98                    63 FR 45140
Order                           08/24/98                    63 FR 45133
R&O and Further NPRM            04/30/99                    64 FR 23229
Third R&O                       01/10/00                     65 FR 1331
Second R&O                      02/11/00                     65 FR 6912
Reconsideration Order and 
Further NPRM                    02/06/01                     66 FR 9035
NPRM                            01/15/02                     67 FR 1947
Order                           08/21/03                    68 FR 52307


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

[[Page 74173]]

Agency Contact: William Dever, Deputy Division Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH03
_______________________________________________________________________




3988. PRESCRIBING THE AUTHORIZED RATE OF RETURN FOR INTERSTATE SERVICES 
OF LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201(b); 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 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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Andrew G. Mulitz, Pricing Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0827
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH18
_______________________________________________________________________




3989. LOCAL TELEPHONE NETWORKS THAT LECS MUST MAKE AVAILABLE TO 
COMPETITORS

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 251

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 51 (Revision)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This revises the rules applicable to incumbent local exchange 
carriers (LECs) to permit competitive carriers to access portions of 
the incumbent LECs' networks on an unbundled basis. Unbundling allows 
competitors to lease portions of the incumbent LECs' network to provide 
telecommunications services. These rule changes are intended to remove 
uncertainty regarding the incumbent LECs' unbundling obligations under 
the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and are expected to accelerate the 
development of local exchange competition.
On April 10, 2001, the Commission issued a Public Notice seeking 
comment on a Joint Petition filed by BellSouth, SBC, and Verizon asking 
the Commission to find that high-capacity loops and dedicated transport 
should not be subject to mandatory unbundling. The Commission issued 
Public Notices on April 23, 2001, and May 14, 2001, seeking additional 
comment.
On December 20, 2001, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking to comprehensively consider the appropriate changes, if any, 
to its unbundling policies in light of market developments and 
technological advances. 67 FR 1947. As part of this triennial review, 
the Commission incorporated the records of several pending proceedings 
on unbundling into this docket, including: (1) the availability of 
loops, transport, and combinations thereof; (2) high-capacity loops and 
dedicated transport; (3) local switching; and (4) next-generation 
networks.
On May 29, 2002, the Commission extended the reply comment date of the 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to July 17, 2002, to allow all interested 
parties to incorporate their review and analysis of USTA v. FCC, 290 
F.3d 415 (D.C. Cir. 2002). On August 1, 2002, the Commission issued a 
Public Notice seeking comment on a Verizon telephone company's petition 
asking the Commission to forbear from applying certain section 271 
checklist items if the Commission determines that the corresponding 
network elements no longer need to be unbundled. On August 13, 2002, 
the Commission issued a Public Notice seeking comment on a petition 
filed by WorldCom, Inc., asking the Commission to declare that 
requesting carriers are entitled to access certain data from incumbent 
LECs at cost-based rates when they use such data to provide 
interexchange and exchange access service.
On August 21, 2003, the Commission issued a Report and Order, Order on 
Remand, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, in which the 
Commission adopted new unbundling requirements. 68 FR 52276. The 
Commission re-defined the impairment standard for unbundling to mean 
when a requesting carrier's lack of access to an incumbent LEC network 
element poses a barrier or barriers to entry, including operational and 
economic barriers, which are likely to make entries into a market 
uneconomic. The Commission's unbundling analysis specifically also 
considers market-specific variations, including considerations of 
customer class, geography, and service.
In applying this granular analysis, the Commission issued numerous 
detailed findings and conclusions. As part of these determinations, the 
Commission concluded that for mass market loops: (1) copper loops are 
unbundled; (2) hybrid (copper plus fiber) are not unbundled for packet-
switching but are unbundled for TDM-based capability; and (3) fiber-to-
the-home loops are generally not unbundled, with a limited obligation 
for overbuild situations. The Commission also held that line sharing 
would not be unbundled, but that line splitting must be supported by 
the incumbent LEC. For high-capacity loops serving the enterprise 
market and for dedicated interoffice transmission facilities, the 
Commission concluded (1) that OCn loops and transport are not 
unbundled, (2) that dark fiber DS1 and DS3 loops are unbundled, subject 
to wholesale and self-provisioning triggers and potential deployment

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analysis, as well as caps on the number of loops at each capacity 
available on each route. The Commission further concluded that carriers 
are impaired for DSO mass market local circuit switching, and directed 
the states to apply triggers and a potential deployment analysis to 
make impairment determinations within 9 months. The Commission also 
resolved a myriad of other issues affecting the scope of the incumbent 
LEC unbundling obligations, including the availability of commingling, 
combinations, conversions, and other parts of the network such as 
packet switching and databases.
In addition, the Commission initiated a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
regarding whether the Commission should modify the so-called pick-and-
choose rule that permits requesting carriers to opt into individual 
portions of interconnection agreements without accepting all the terms 
and conditions of such agreements. 68 FR 52307
On September 17, 2003, the Commission issued an Errata correcting the 
Report and Order and Order on Remand. On October 9, 2003, the 
Commission issued a Report seeking comment on ten petitions for 
clarification and/or reconsideration of the Report and Order and Order 
on Remand released on August 21, 2003. 68 FR 60391. By Order, the 
Commission denied a request to extend the comment period for petitions 
for clarification and/or reconsideration.
Regarding implementation of the Commission's Report and Order and Order 
on Remand, the Commission issued an Order on January 9, 2004 denying a 
petition by the Oregon Public Utilities Commission for an extension of 
time to review information regarding enterprise switching impairment. 
The Commission also issued a Public Notice seeking comment on a 
petition by the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board for a 
waiver of the Commission's ruling on enterprise switching. 
Additionally, the Commission issued a Public Notice seeking comment on 
a petition by BellSouth to temporarily waive Commission rules regarding 
enhanced extended loops.
On March 2, 2004, the Commission's August 21, 2003 Report and Order and 
Order on Remand was affirme in part and vacated and remanded in part. 
USTA v. FCC, 359 F.3d 554 (D.C. Cir. 2004).
On July 8, 2004, the Commission issued an Order denying as moot a 
petition by Alaska Communications requesting that the Commission stay 
the state commission proceedings resulting from the now-vacated 
portions of the Report and Order and Order on Remand.
On July 13, 2004, the Commission's Second Report and Order concluded 
the rulemaking proceeding initiated regarding the so-called pick-and-
choose rule and determined that an all-or-nothing rule for opting into 
other interconnection agreements will better promote increased give and 
take negotiations. 69 FR 43762.
On August 9, 2004, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration 
addressing in part two petitions for reconsideration of the 
Commission's fiber-to-the-premises unbundling rules. 69 FR 54589. The 
Commission clarified in this Order on Reconsideration the applicability 
of the fiber-to-the-premises rules in multi-dwelling unit buildings.
On August 20, 2004, the Commission issued an Interim Order and Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking establishing a new rulemaking proceeding to 
determine incumbent LEC unbundling obligations as well as establishing 
interim requirements to govern carrier relationships until the 
Commission concludes its rulemaking process. 69 FR 55111, 55128. The 
interim requirements freeze the terms of carriers' interconnection 
agreements as they stood on June 15, 2004 until the earlier of (1) new 
Commission unbundling rules, or (2) six months after Federal Register 
publication. Additionally, the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks 
comment on how the Commission should respond to the D.C. Circuit's 
March 2, 2004 remand. The Commission issued a Public Notice on 
September 13, 2004 announcing that summaries of the Interim Order and 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published that day in the Federal 
Register.
On September 10, 2004, the Commission issued a Public Notice 
establishing a commente for responses to a request by the Association 
of Local Telecommunications Services seeking a limited modification of 
a Protective Order governing certain line count information filed in a 
separate Commission proceeding, but which may be useful to parties in 
the unbundled network elements rulemaking.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Second Further NPRM             04/26/99                    64 FR 20238
Fourth Further NPRM             01/14/00                     65 FR 2367
Errata Third R&O and Fourth 
Further NPRM                    01/18/00                     65 FR 2542
Second Errata Third R&O and 
Fourth Further NPRM             01/18/00                     65 FR 2542
Supplemental Order              01/18/00                     65 FR 2542
Third R&O                       01/18/00                     65 FR 2542
Correction                      04/11/00                    65 FR 19334
Supplemental Order Clarification06/20/00                    65 FR 38214
Public Notice                   02/01/01                     66 FR 8555
Public Notice                   03/05/01                    66 FR 18279
Public Notice                   04/10/01
Public Notice                   04/23/01
Public Notice                   05/14/01
NPRM                            01/15/02                     67 FR 1947
Public Notice                   05/29/02
Public Notice                   08/01/02
Public Notice                   08/13/02
NPRM                            08/21/03                    68 FR 52276
R&O and Order on Remand         08/21/03                    68 FR 52276
Errata                          09/17/03
Report                          10/09/03                    68 FR 60391
Order                           10/28/03
Order                           01/09/04
Public Notice                   01/09/04
Public Notice                   02/18/04
Order                           07/08/04
2nd R&O                         07/08/04                    69 FR 43762
Order on Recon                  08/09/04                    69 FR 54589
Interim Order                   08/20/04                    69 FR 55111
NPRM                            08/20/04                    69 FR 55128
Public Notice                   09/10/04
Public Notice                   09/13/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Jeremy Miller, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413

RIN: 3060-AH44

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3990. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW--TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE 
QUALITY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 201(b); 47 USC 
303(r); 47 USC 403

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 32; 47 CFR 32.11; 47 CFR 32.1220(h); 47 CFR 
32.2311(f); 47 CFR 32.2003(b); 47 CFR 32.5280(c); 47 CFR 32.27(c); 47 
CFR 64.903(a)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This NPRM proposes to eliminate our current service quality 
reports (ARMIS Report 43-05 and 43-06) and replace them with a more 
consumer-oriented report. The NPRM proposes to reduce the reporting 
categories from more than 30 to 6, and addresses the needs of carriers, 
consumers, state public utility commissions, and other interested 
parties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/04/00                    65 FR 75657


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Brad Koerner, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0866
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________




3991. ACCESS CHARGE REFORM AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 201 
to 205; 47 USC 254; 47 USC 403

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 36; 47 CFR 54; 47 CFR 61; 47 CFR 69

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On October 11, 2001, the Commission adopted an Order 
reforming the interstate access charge and universal service support 
system for rate-of-return incumbent carriers. The Order adopts three 
principal reforms. First, the Order modifies the interstate access rate 
structure for small carriers to align it more closely with the manner 
in which costs are incurred. Second, the Order removes implicit support 
for universal service from the rate structure and replaces it with 
explicit, portable support. Third, the Order permits small carriers to 
continue to set rates based on the authorized rate of return of 11.25 
percent. The Order became effective on January 1, 2002, and the support 
mechanism established by the Order was implemented beginning July 1, 
2002.
The Commission also adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(FNPRM) seeking additional comment on proposals for incentive 
regulation, increased pricing flexibility for rate-of-return carriers, 
and proposed changes to the Commission's ``all-or-nothing'' rule. 
Comments on the FNPRM were due on February 14, 2002, and reply comments 
on March 18, 2002.
On February 12, 2004 the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order 
resolving several issues on which the Commission sought comment in the 
FNPRM. First, the Commission modified the ``all or nothing'' rule to 
permit rate-of-return carriers to bring recently acquired price cap 
lines back to rate-of-return regulation. Second, the Commission granted 
rate-of-return carriers the authority immediately to provide 
geographically deaveraged transport and special access rates, subject 
to certain limitations. Third, the Commission merged Long Term Support 
(LTS) with Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS).
The Commission also adopted a Second FNPRM seeking comment on two 
specific plans that propose establishing optional alternative 
regulation mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. In conjunction with 
the consideration of those alternative regulation proposals, the 
Commlso sought comment on modification that would permit a rate-of-
return carrier to adopt an alternative regulation plan for some study 
areas, while retaining rate-of-return regulation for other of its study 
areas. Comments on the Second FNPRM were due on April 23, 2004 and May 
10, 2004.
The second FNPRM seeks comment on two specific proposals filed by rate-
of-return carriers that would establish optional alternative regulation 
mechanisms for rate -of-return carriers. In conjunction with 
considerations of those proposals, the Second FNPRM also seeks comment 
on modifications that would permit a rate-of-return carrier to adopt an 
alternative regulation plan for some study areas, while retaining rate-
of-return regulation for other of its study areas.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/25/01                     66 FR 7725
Further NPRM                    11/30/01                    66 FR 59761
Report and Order                11/30/01                    66 FR 59719
2nd FNPRM                       03/23/04                    69 FR 13794
Order                           05/06/04                    69 FR 25325


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1572
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




3992. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW -- COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE 
ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS AND ARMIS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INCUMBENT 
LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS; PHASE 2 AND PHASE 3

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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 
201(b); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 403

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 32.1 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This NPRM seeks comment on various measures to streamline 
existing accounting and ARMIS reporting requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/13/00                    65 FR 67675
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/01

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Public Notice                   06/26/01                    66 FR 33938
Public Notice Comment Period End07/26/01
FNPRM                           02/06/02                     67 FR 5704
R&O                             02/06/02                     67 FR 5670
Order on Recon                  04/24/02                    67 FR 20052
Petitions for Recon             04/30/02                    67 FR 21236
FNPRM Comment Period End        05/07/02
PFR Comment Period End          05/25/02
Order                           10/30/02                    67 FR 66069
Order                           11/06/02                    67 FR 67567
Order                           12/18/02                    67 FR 77432
Order                           06/30/03                    68 FR 38641
NPRM                            12/31/03                    68 FR 75478
Order                           12/31/03                    68 FR 75455
NPRM Comment Period End         02/17/04
Corrective Amendments           07/27/04                    69 FR 44607
R&O                             09/02/04                    69 FR 53645


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ronald Kaufman, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7148
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH76
_______________________________________________________________________




3993. NUMBERING RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

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

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In 1999, the Commission released the Numbering Resource 
Optimization Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) in CC Docket 99-
200. The Notice examined and sought comment on several administrative 
and technical measures aimed at improving the efficiency with which 
telecommunications numbering resources are used and allocated. It 
incorporated input from the North American Numbering Council (NANC), a 
Federal advisory committee, which advises the Commission on issues 
related to number administration.In the Numbering Resource Optimization 
First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NRO 
First Report and Order), released on March 31, 2000, the Commission 
adopted a mandatory utilization data reporting requirement, a uniform 
set of categories of numbers for which carriers must report their 
utilization, and a utilization threshold framework to increase carrier 
accountability and incentives to use numbers efficiently. In addition, 
the Commission adopted a single system for allocating numbers in blocks 
of one thousand, rather than ten thousand, wherever possible, and 
established a plan for national rollout of thousands-block number 
pooling. The Commission also adopted numbering resource reclamation 
requirements to ensure that unused numbers are returned to the North 
American Numbering Plan (NANP) inventory for assignment to other 
carriers. Also, to encourage better management of numbering resources, 
carriers are required, to the extent possible, to first assign 
numbering resources within thousands blocks (a form of sequential 
numbering).
In the NRO Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a measure 
that requires all carriers to use at least 60 percent of their 
numbering resources before they may get additional numbers in a 
particular area. That 60 percent utilization threshold increases to 75 
percent over the next three years. The Commission also established a 
five-year term for the national Pooling Administrator and an auditing 
program to verify carrier compliance with the Commission's rules. 
Furthermore, the Commission addressed several issues raised in the 
Notice, concerning area code relief. Specifically, the Commission 
declined to amend the existing Federal rules for area code relief or 
specify any new federal guidelines for the implementation of area code 
relief. The Commission also declined to state a preference for either 
all-services overlays or geographic splits as a method of area code 
relief. Regarding mandatory nationwide ten-digit dialing, the 
Commission declined to adopt this measure at the present time. 
Furthermore, the Commission declined to mandate nationwide expansion of 
the ``D digit'' (the ``N'' of an NXX or central office code) to include 
0 or 1, or to grant state commissions the authority to implement the 
expansion of the D digit as a numbering resource optimization measure 
at the present time.
In the NRO Third Report and Order, the Commission addressed national 
thousands-block number pooling administration issues, including 
declining to alter the implementation date for covered CMRS carriers to 
participate in pooling. The Commission also addressed Federal cost 
recovery for national thousands-block number pooling, and continued to 
require States to establish cost recovery mechanisms for costs incurred 
by carriers participating in pooling trials. The Commission reaffirmed 
the Months-to-Exhaust (MTE) requirement for carriers. The Commission 
declined to lower the utilization threshold established in the Second 
Report and Order, and declined to exempt pooling carriers from the 
utilization threshold. The Commission also established a safety valve 
mechanism to allow carriers that do not meet the utilization threshold 
in a given rate center to obtain additional numbering resources.
In the NRO Third Report and Order, the Commission lifted the ban on 
technology-specific overlays (TSOs), and delegated authority to the 
Common Carrier Bureau, in consultation with the Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, to resolve any such petitions. Furthermore, 
the Commission found that carriers who violate our numbering 
requirements, or fail to cooperate with an auditor conducting either a 
``for cause'' or random audit, should be denied numbering resources in 
certain instances. The Commission also reaffirmed the 180-day 
reservation period, declined to impose fees to extend the reservation 
period, and found that State commissions should be allowed password-
protected access to the NANPA database for data pertaining to NPAs 
located within their State.
The measures adopted in the NRO orders will allow the Commission to 
monitor more closely the way numbering resources are used within the 
NANP, and will promote more efficient allocation and use of NANP 
resources by tying a carrier's ability to obtain numbering resources 
more closely to its actual need for numbers to serve its customers. 
These measures are designed to create national standards to optimize 
the use of numbering resources by: (1) minimizing

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the negative impact on consumers of premature area code exhausts; (2) 
ensuring sufficient access to numbering resources for all service 
providers to enter into or to compete in telecommunications markets; 
(3) avoiding premature exhaust of the NANP; (4) extending the life of 
the NANP; (5) imposing the least societal cost possible, and ensuring 
competitive neutrality, while obtaining the highest benefit; (6) 
ensuring that no class of carrier or consumer is unduly favored or 
disfavored by the Commission's optimization efforts; and (7) minimizing 
the incentives for carriers to build and carry excessively large 
inventories of numbers.
In NRO Third Order on Recon in CC Docket No. 99-200, Third Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 99-200 and Second 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No, 95-116, the 
Commission reconsidered its findings in the NRO Third Report and Order 
regarding the local Number portability (LNP) and thousands-block number 
pooling requirements for carriers in the top 100 Metropolitan 
Statistical areas (MSAs). Specifically, the Commission reversed its 
clarification that those requirements extend to all carriers in the 
largest 100 MSAs, regardless of whether they have received a request 
from another carrier to provide LNP. The Commission also sought comment 
on whether the Commission should again extend the LNP requirements to 
all carriers in the largest 100 MSAs, regardless of whether they 
receive a request to provide LNP. The Commission also sought comment on 
whether all carriers in the top 100 MSAs should be required to 
participate in thousands-block number pooling, regardless of whether 
they are required to be LNP capable. In addition, the Commission sought 
comment on whether all MSAs included in Combined Metropolitan 
Statistical Areas (CMSAs) on the Census Bureau's list of the largest 
100 MSAs should be included on the Commission's list of the top 100 
MSAs.
In the NRO Fourth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, the Commission reaffirmed that carriers must deploy LNP in 
switches within the 100 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) 
for which another carrier has made a specific request for the provision 
of LNP. The Commission delegated the authority to state commissions to 
require carriers operating within the largest 100 MSAs that have not 
received a specific request for LNP from another carrier to provide 
LNP, under certain circumstances and on a case-by-case basis. The 
Commission concluded that all carriers, except those specifically 
exempted, are required to participate in thousands-block number pooling 
in accordance with the national rollout schedule, regardless of whether 
they are required to provide LNP, including commercial mobile radio 
service (CMRS) providers that are not required to deploy LNP until 
November 24, 2003. The Commission specifically exempted from the 
pooling requirement rural telephone companies and Tier III CMRS 
providers that have not received a request to provide LNP. The 
Commission also exempted from the pooling requirement carriers that are 
the only service provider receiving numbering resources in a given rate 
center. Additionally, the Commission sought further comment on whether 
these exemptions should be expanded to include carriers where there are 
only two service providers receiving numbering resources in the rate 
center. Finally, the Commission reaffirmed that the 100 largest MSAs 
identified in the 1990 U.S. Census reports as well as those areas 
included on any subsequent U.S. Census report of the 100 largest MSAs.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/99                    64 FR 32471
R&O and Further NPRM            06/16/00                    65 FR 37703
Second R&O and Second Further 
NPRM                            02/08/01                     66 FR 9528
Third R&O and Second Order on 
Recon                           02/12/02                      67 FR 643
3rd O on Recon & 3rd FNPRM      04/05/02                    67 FR 16347
4th R&O and 4th NPRM (Release 
Date)                           06/18/03


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sanford Williams, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1508

RIN: 3060-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________




3994. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR UNBUNDLED NETWORK 
ELEMENTS AND INTERCONNECTION

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151, 152; 47 USC 154(i), 201; 47 USC 202, 206 
to 209; 47 USC 251, 253; 47 USC 503, 504, 706

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 8, 2001, the Commission opened a rulemaking to 
consider whether it should adopt a modest group of national performance 
measurements and standards for evaluating the provision of unbundled 
network elements by Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers. This proceeding 
is not currently active.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/30/01                    66 FR 59759


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Brad Koerner, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0866
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: [email protected]

Related RIN: Related to 3060-AH00
RIN: 3060-AI00
_______________________________________________________________________




3995. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR INTERSTATE SPECIAL 
ACCESS SERVICES

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

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 47 USC 101, 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 201, 202; 47 
USC 206 to 209, 251; 47 USC 272, 503

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CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: On November 16, 2001, the Commission opened a rulemaking to 
consider whether it should adopt national performance measurements, 
standards, and penalties for the provision of interstate special access 
services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/10/01                    66 FR 63651


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Brad Koerner, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0866
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI01
_______________________________________________________________________




3996.  IP-ENABLED SERVICES

Priority: Economically Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152; . . .

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The notice seeks comment on ways in which the Commission 
might categorize IP-enabled services for purposes of evaluating the 
need for applying any particular regulatory requirements. It poses 
questions regarding the proper allocation of jurisdiction over each 
category of IP-enabled service. The Notice then requests comment on 
whether the services comprising each category constitute 
telecommunications services`` or ''information services`` under the 
definitions set forth in the Act. Finally, noting the Commission's 
statutory forbearance authority and title I ancillary jurisdiction, the 
notice describes a number of central regulatory requirements 
(including, for example, those relating to access charges, universal
service, E911, and disability accessibility), and asks which, if any, 
should apply to each category of IP-enabled services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/04                    69 FR 16193
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/04


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State, Tribal

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Russell Hanser, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413

RIN: 3060-AI48
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Completed Actions


Wireline Competition Bureau



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3997. CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT/ENHANCED SERVICES BUNDLING 
RESTRICTIONS IN COMPUTER II

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151, 152; 47 USC 154, 160; 47 USC 161, 201 to 
205; 47 USC 215, 218; 47 USC 220, 303(r)

CFR Citation: 47 CFR 64.702(e)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The further notice of proposed rulemaking examined the need 
for certain restrictions on a common carrier's ability to bundle 
customer premises equipment (CPE), enhanced services, and regulated 
telecommunications services.
In a Report and Order released March 30, 2001, the Commission 
eliminated the bundling restriction adopted in the Commission's 
Computer II proceeding that limited the ability of common carriers to 
offer consumers bundled packages of telecommunications services and 
customer premises equipment (CPE) at a discounted price. The Commission 
clarified that under its rules, all facilities-based carriers may offer 
bundled packages of enhanced services and basic telecommunications at a 
single price, subject to existing safeguards. This decision furthers 
the three goals that the Commission identified in the Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking in this docket. It will: (1) Benefit consumers by 
enabling them to take advantage of innovative and attractive packages 
of services and equipment; (2) foster increased competition in the 
markets for CPE, enhanced, and telecommunications services; and (3) 
allow us to repeal regulatory requirements that no longer make sense in 
light of current technological, market, and legal conditions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

FNPRM                           10/09/98                    63 FR 56892
R&O                             04/16/01                    66 FR 19398

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Dever, Deputy Division Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI03
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