[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 2008

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. (U.S.C. 602). The Unified 
Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations and 
legal authorities that govern these proceedings. The complete Unified 
Agenda will be published on the Internet in a searchable format at 
www.reginfo.gov.

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--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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442         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).........
443         Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications    3060-AG46
            Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94-129)....................................................
444         Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications        3060-AG58
            Services Equipment and Customer Premise Equipment for Persons With Disabilities.......
445         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)..................................................................................
446         Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals     3060-AG76
            With Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)...
447         Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of        3060-AI14
            1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278) (Section 610 Review)......................................
448         Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act                  3060-AI15
            (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123) (Section 610 Review)........
449         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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450         Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record Exchange (CARE)        3060-AI58
            Obligations on All Local and Interexchange Carriers (CG Docket No. 02-386)............
451         Truth in Billing and Billing Format...................................................    3060-AI61
452         Closed Captioning of Video Programming................................................    3060-AI72
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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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453         Revision of the Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission...........................    3060-AH47
454         New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258).................................    3060-AH65
455         Transfer of the 3650 Through 3700 MHz Band From Federal Government Use (WT Docket No.     3060-AH75
            05-96; ET Docket No. 02-380)..........................................................
456         Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields.....................................    3060-AI17
457         Unlicensed Operation of the 3650-3700 Band (ET Docket No. 04-151).....................    3060-AI50
458         Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186).................    3060-AI52
459         Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03-201)......................    3060-AI54
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                                     INTERNATIONAL BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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460         Streamlining the Commission's Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and         3060-AD70
            Licensing Procedures (IB Docket No. 95-117)...........................................
461         Establishing Rules and Policies for the Use of Spectrum for Mobile Satellite Service      3060-AF89
            in the L-Band (IB Docket No. 96-132)..................................................
462         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).........
463         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 Docket No. 97)........................................................
464         Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34)..................................    3060-AH98
465         Mitigation of Orbital Debris (IB Docket No. 02-54)....................................    3060-AI06
466         Amendment of the Commission's Rules (IB Docket No. 04-47).............................    3060-AI41
467         Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services    3060-AI42
            (IB Docket No. 04-112)................................................................
468         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).............
469         Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Allocate Spectrum and Adopt Service Rules and      3060-AI90
            Procedures To Govern the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (IB Docket No. 07-101).
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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470         Cable Television Rate Regulation......................................................    3060-AF41
471         Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service.....................................    3060-AF48
472         Cable Home Wiring.....................................................................    3060-AG02
473         Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97-80)..................    3060-AG28
474         Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits (MM Docket No. 92-264).................    3060-AH09
475         Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99-325).............................    3060-AH40
476         Second Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to DTV..........    3060-AH54
477         Direct Broadcast Public Interest Obligations (MM Docket No. 93-25)....................    3060-AH59
478         Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MM Docket No. 98-204).............................    3060-AH95
479         Broadcast Multiple and Cross-Ownership Limits.........................................    3060-AH97

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480         Digital Broadcast Content Protection (MB Docket No. 02-230)...........................    3060-AI37
481         Establishment of Rules for Digital Low Power Television, Television Translator, and       3060-AI38
            Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185)....................................
482         Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04-256).............    3060-AI55
483         Significantly Viewed Out-of-Market Broadcast Stations (MB Docket No. 05-49)...........    3060-AI56
484         Revision of Procedures Governing Amendments to FM Table of Allotments and Changes of      3060-AI63
            Community of License in the Radio Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 05-210)...........
485         Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies (MB Docket No. 05-312)    3060-AI68
486         Implementation of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as Amended by the Cable     3060-AI69
            Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992............................
487         Program Access Rules--Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition & Examination of          3060-AI87
            Programming Tying Arrangements; (MB Docket Nos. 07-29, 07-198)........................
488         Third Periodic Review of the Commission's Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion     3060-AI89
            to Digital Television (MB Docket No. 07-91)...........................................
489         DTV Consumer Education Initiative (MB Docket No. 07-148)..............................    3060-AI96
490         Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233).............................................    3060-AJ04
491         Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket NO. 99-25)..............................    3060-AJ07
492         Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising (MB Docket No. 08-90).......    3060-AJ10
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493         Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees..........................................    3060-AI79
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494         Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling         3060-AG34
            Systems...............................................................................
495         Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline....................................................    3060-AG60
496         In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act................    3060-AG74
497         Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety        3060-AG85
            Communications Requirements...........................................................
498         1998 Biennial Regulatory Review--Review of Accounts Settlement in Maritime Mobile and     3060-AH30
            Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services; (IB Docket No. 98-96).......................
499         Implementation of 911 Act.............................................................    3060-AH90
500         Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications.............................    3060-AI22
501         E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers....................................    3060-AI62
502         Recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on     3060-AI78
            Communications Networks...............................................................
503         The Commercial Mobile Alert System....................................................    3060-AJ03
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                              WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU--Long-Term Actions
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 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier
  Number                                                                                               Number
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504         Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Maritime Communications................    3060-AF14
505         Resale and Roaming Obligations Pertaining to Commercial Mobile Radio Services.........    3060-AF58
506         Implementation of the Communications Act, Competitive Bidding; 218-219 MHz Competitive    3060-AG00
            Bidding Rules.........................................................................
507         39 GHz Channel Plan...................................................................    3060-AG16
508         Implementation of the Communications Act, Amendment of the Commission's Rules--           3060-AG21
            Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial Mobile Radio Service Spectrum Cap

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509         Multiple Access Systems...............................................................    3060-AG86
510         Amendment of Part I of the Commission's Rules--Competitive Bidding Procedures.........    3060-AG87
511         Amendment of Part 90 of the Rules To Adopt Regulations for Automatic Vehicle              3060-AH12
            Monitoring Systems....................................................................
512         Fixed Satellite Service and Terrestrial System in the Ku-Band.........................    3060-AH17
513         Service Rules for the 746-764 and 776-794 MHz Bands, and Revisions to the Commission's    3060-AH32
            Rules.................................................................................
514         Implementation of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended...........................    3060-AH33
515         Amendment of the Rules To License Fixed Services at 24 GHz............................    3060-AH41
516         Amendment of Governing Maritime Communications........................................    3060-AH55
517         Competitive Bidding Procedures........................................................    3060-AH57
518         2000 Biennial Regulatory Review Spectrum Aggregation Limits for Commercial Mobile         3060-AH81
            Radio Services........................................................................
519         In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers      3060-AH82
            to the Development of Secondary Markets...............................................
520         Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers.....    3060-AH83
521         Amendment to Licensing Low Power Operations in 450-470 MHz Band.......................    3060-AH84
522         Review of Quiet Zones Application Procedures..........................................    3060-AH88
523         Reallocation and Service Rules for the 698-746 MHz Spectrum Band (Television Channels     3060-AH89
            52-59)................................................................................
524         Year 2000 Biennial Review (WT Docket No. 01-108)......................................    3060-AI26
525         Air-Ground Telecommunications Services................................................    3060-AI27
526         Amendments of Various Rules Affecting Wireless Radio Services (WT Docket No. 03-264)..    3060-AI30
527         Facilitating the Provision of Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas..................    3060-AI31
528         Extending Wireless Telecommunications Services to Tribal Lands........................    3060-AI32
529         Amendment of Commission Rules Concerning Airport Terminal Use Frequencies 450-470 MHz     3060-AI33
            Band of the Private Land Mobile Radio Services (WT Docket No. 02-318).................
530         Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band Industrial/Land                3060-AI34
            Transportation and Business Channels..................................................
531         Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289)    3060-AI35
532         Hearing Aid-Compatible Telephones (WT Docket Nos. 01-309 & 06-150)....................    3060-AI57
533         Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) and Modernization of     3060-AI88
            the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (WT Docket No. 05-211)......
534         Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access Educational and Other     3060-AJ12
            Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands; Reviewing of the Spectrum
            Sharing Plan Among Non-Geost..........................................................
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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535         Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act...    3060-AF85
536         Telecommunications Carriers' Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other    3060-AG43
            Customer Information..................................................................
537         Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of       3060-AG50
            1996..................................................................................
538         Local Telephone Networks That LECs Must Make Available to Competitors.................    3060-AH44
539         2000 Biennial Regulatory Review--Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting             3060-AH72
            Requirements..........................................................................
540         Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform.....................................    3060-AH74
541         Numbering Resource Optimization.......................................................    3060-AH80
542         National Exchange Carrier Association Petition........................................    3060-AI47
543         IP-Enabled Services...................................................................    3060-AI48
544         Consumer Protection in the Broadband Era..............................................    3060-AI73
545         Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07-     3060-AJ02
            135)..................................................................................
546         Jurisdictional Separations............................................................    3060-AJ06
547         Implementation of NET 911 Improvement Act.............................................    3060-AJ09
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau



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442. 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)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 228

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
NPRM                            10/15/04                    69 FR 61184


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AG42
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443. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUBSCRIBER SELECTION CHANGES PROVISION OF THE 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 (CC DOCKET NO. 94-129)

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

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 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 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 May 2001, the Commission adopted streamlined 
procedures for the carrier-to-carrier sale or transfer of customer 
bases.
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.
On January 4, 2008, the Commission released an Order that confirmed 
that a LEC that is executing a carrier change on behalf of another 
carrier may not re-verify whether the person listed on the change order 
is actually authorized to do so.
On January 9, 2008, the Commission released a Fourth Report and Order 
that modified the slamming rules regarding the content of independent 
third party verifications of a consumer's intent to switch carriers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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MO&O on Recon and FNPRM         08/14/97                    62 FR 43493
FNPRM Comment Period End        09/30/97
Second R&O and Second FNPRM     02/16/99                     64 FR 7745
First Order on Recon            04/13/00                    65 FR 47678
Third R&O 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 R&O and Fourth R&O        06/06/01                    66 FR 30334
Second FNPRM                    03/17/03                    68 FR 19176
Third Order on Recon            03/17/03                    68 FR 19152
Second FNPRM Comment Period End 06/17/03
Fourth Order on Recon & First 
Order on Recon                  07/17/04
Fifth Order on Recon (Release 
Date)                           11/24/04
Order                           02/04/08                     73 FR 6444
Fourth R&O                      03/12/08                    73 FR 13144


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., 
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
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444. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996; ACCESS TO 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES EQUIPMENT AND CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT FOR 
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Legal Authority: 47 USC 255; 47 USC 251(a)(2)

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:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice                          03/07/96                     61 FR 9164
Notice                          07/30/96                    61 FR 39657
R&O                             08/14/96                    61 FR 42181
NOI                             09/26/96                    61 FR 50465
Notice                          10/23/96                    61 FR 54999
NPRM                            05/22/98                    63 FR 28456
Notice                          10/28/98                    63 FR 57686

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Notice                          04/13/99                    64 FR 18021
Notice                          04/19/99                    64 FR 19178
Notice                          06/02/99                    64 FR 29644
R&O                             11/19/99                    64 FR 63235
Further NOI                     11/19/99                    64 FR 63277
Public Notice                   07/13/00                    65 FR 43372
Public Notice                   01/07/02                      67 FR 678
Notice                          04/23/02                    67 FR 19753
Notice                          09/06/02                    67 FR 57009
Notice                          10/30/02                    67 FR 66154
Public Notice                   07/21/04                    69 FR 43586
Notice                          07/29/04                    69 FR 45318
Notice                          02/14/05                     70 FR 7503
Notice                          04/06/05                    70 FR 17456
Public Notice                   07/20/05                    70 FR 41754
Notice                          03/29/06                    71 FR 15738
Notice                          07/26/06                    71 FR 42396
Public Notice                   08/02/06                    71 FR 43768
R&O                             08/06/07                    72 FR 43546
Notice                          08/06/07                    72 FR 43638
Comment Period End              10/05/07
Notice                          12/10/07                    72 FR 69686
PRA Comment Period End          02/08/08
Notice                          12/11/07                    72 FR 70324
Notice                          03/06/08                    73 FR 12174
Notice/Announcement of Effective 
Date                            03/20/08                    73 FR 14941
PRA Comment Period End          04/07/08
Final Rule: Notice Removal      04/21/08                    73 FR 21251
Order                           05/15/08                    73 FR 28057
Notice                          06/13/08                    73 FR 33820
 Public Notice                  08/01/08                    73 FR 45008


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
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445. 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)

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

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.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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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
MO&O                            11/28/95                    60 FR 58626
Order                           09/08/97                    62 FR 47152
Second NPRM                     04/05/01                    66 FR 18059
Fifth R&O                       02/07/03                     68 FR 6352
R & O (Correction)              02/24/03                     68 FR 8553
Recon of Fifth 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 Fifth R&O 
Denied                          09/01/04                    69 FR 53346
Notice                          09/01/04                    69 FR 53442
Comment Period End              11/01/04
Public Notice                   11/12/04                    69 FR 65401
Comment Period End              11/30/04
Notice                          12/27/04                    69 FR 77246
Comment Period End              01/26/05
Notice                          04/06/05                    70 FR 17456
Notice                          04/19/06                    71 FR 20101


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Thomas Chandler, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1475
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG75
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446. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICES (TRS) AND SPEECH-TO-SPEECH 
SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEARING AND SPEECH DISABILITIES, AMERICANS 
WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 (ADA)

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

Abstract: 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, CC Docket No. 90-571. 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 docket and RIN flow from 
CC Docket No. 90-571 AND RIN 3060-AG75.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/20/98                    63 FR 32798
NPRM Comment Period End         09/14/98
FNPRM                           06/21/00                    65 FR 38490
R&O                             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
Fifth R&O                       02/07/03                     68 FR 6352
Fifth 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
Second R&O and Order on Recon   08/25/03                    68 FR 50973
Public Notice                   11/07/03                    68 FR 63029

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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
Correction                      09/17/04                    69 FR 55985
Comment Period End re: 69 FR 
53442                           11/01/04
Comment Period End re: 69 FR 
53382                           11/15/04
Correction                      09/24/04                    69 FR 57231
Public Notice                   11/15/04                    69 FR 64573
Comment Period End              11/30/04
Notice                          12/27/04                    69 FR 77246
Public Notice                   01/11/05                     70 FR 1894
Comment Period End              01/19/05
Public Notice                   01/13/05                     70 FR 2360
Public Notice                   02/17/05                     70 FR 8034
Declaratory Ruling/ 
Interpretation                  02/25/05                     70 FR 9239
Public Notice                   03/07/05                    70 FR 10930
Comment Period End              03/04/05
Public Notice                   03/16/05                    70 FR 12884
Comment Period End              05/02/05
Order                           03/23/05                    70 FR 14568
Order on Recon                  04/06/05                    70 FR 17330
Public Notice/ Announcement of 
Date                            04/06/05                    70 FR 17334
Notice                          04/06/05                    70 FR 17456
Public Notice                   05/11/05                    70 FR 24790
Comment Period End              05/25/05
Order                           07/01/05                    70 FR 38134
Order on Recon                  08/31/05                    70 FR 51643
R&O                             08/31/05                    70 FR 51649
Order/Clarification             09/14/05                    70 FR 54294
Notice                          09/14/05                    70 FR 54381
Notice                          01/11/06                     71 FR 1753
Comment Period End              02/10/06
Notice                          03/24/06                    71 FR 14893
Notice                          04/19/06                    71 FR 20101


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Thomas Chandler, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1475
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG76
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 227

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.
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 September 21, 2004, the Commission released an Order adopting a 
limited safe harbor period from the prohibition on placing automatic 
telephone dialing systems or prerecorded message calls to wireless 
numbers when such calls are made to numbers that have been recently 
ported from wireline service to wireless service. In addition, the 
Commission amended its existing safe harbor rules for telemarketers 
subject to the do-not-call registry to require such telemarketers to 
access the do-not-call list every 31 days, rather than every three 
months.
On December 9, 2005 the Commission released an NPRM proposing to amend 
the fax advertising rules to implement the Junk Fax Protection Act of 
2005. On April 5, 2006, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and 
Third Order on Reconsideration amending its facsimile advertising 
rules.
On January 4, 2008, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling to 
address the ACA International petition, clarifying that autodialed and 
prerecorded message calls to wireless numbers that are provided by the 
called party to a creditor in connection with an existing debt are 
permissible as calls made with the ``prior express consent'' of the 
called party.
Following a December 4, 2007 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, on June 17, 
2008, the Commission releases a Report and Order amending its rules to 
require sellers and/or telemarketers to honor registrations with the 
National Do-Not-Call Registry indefinitely, unless the registration is 
cancelled by the consumer or the number is removed by the database 
administrator.

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
Order                           10/08/04                    69 FR 60311
Order                           10/28/04                    69 FR 62816
Order on Recon                  04/13/05                    70 FR 19330
Order                           06/30/05                    70 FR 37705
NPRM                            12/19/05                    70 FR 75102
Notice                          04/26/06                    71 FR 24634
Order                           05/03/06                    71 FR 25967
NPRM                            12/14/07                    72 FR 71099
Order                           02/01/08                     73 FR 6041


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Erica H. McMahon, Chief, Consumer Policy Division, 
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

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_______________________________________________________________________




448. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING SECTION 225 OF THE 
COMMUNICATIONS ACT (TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE) (CG DOCKET NO. 03-
123) (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

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

Abstract: This proceeding established a new docket flowing from the 
previous telecommunications relay service (TRS) history, CC Docket No. 
98-67. This proceeding continues 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. In this docket, the Commission 
explores 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
NPRM Comment Period End         10/09/03
Public Notice                   07/26/04                    69 FR 44534
Comment Period End              08/30/04
R&O, Order on Recon             09/01/04                    69 FR 53346
FNPRM                           09/01/04                    69 FR 53382
Public Notice                   11/12/04                    69 FR 65401
FNPRM Comment Period End        11/15/04
Comment Period End              11/30/04
Comment Period End              12/30/04
Public Notice                   01/11/05                     70 FR 2360
Comment Period End              01/19/05
Public Notice                   02/17/05                     70 FR 8034
Declaratory Ruling/ 
Interpretation                  02/25/05                     70 FR 9239
Comment Period End              03/04/05
Public Notice                   03/07/05                    70 FR 10930
Public Notice                   03/16/05                    70 FR 12884
Order                           03/23/05                    70 FR 14568
Public Notice/ Announcement of 
Date                            04/06/05                    70 FR 17334
Comment Period End              05/02/05
Public Notice                   05/11/05                    70 FR 24790
Comment Period End              05/25/05
Order                           07/01/05                    70 FR 38134
Deadline                        07/01/05
Public Notice                   07/13/05                    70 FR 38134
Order on Recon                  08/31/05                    70 FR 51643
R&O                             08/31/05                    70 FR 51649
Public Notice                   09/07/05                    70 FR 53191
Order on Clarification          09/14/05                    70 FR 54294
Notice                          09/14/05                    70 FR 54381
Order on Clarification          09/14/05                    70 FR 54298
Comment Period End              10/07/05
Public Notice                   10/12/05                    70 FR 59346
Public Notice                   11/30/05                    70 FR 71849
R&O/Order on Recon              12/23/05                    70 FR 76208
Order                           12/28/05                    70 FR 76712
Order                           12/29/05                    70 FR 77052
Notice                          01/11/06                     71 FR 1753
Notice                          01/11/06                     71 FR 1755
Comment Period End              01/17/06
Public Notice/Petition for 
Rulemaking Withdrawn            01/18/06                     71 FR 2942
NPRM                            02/01/06                     71 FR 5221
Notice                          02/01/06                     71 FR 5221
Comment Period End              02/10/06
Comment Period End              03/08/06
Notice/Announcement of Effective 
Date                            03/15/06                    71 FR 13281
Notice                          03/24/06                    71 FR 14893
Public Notice                   05/10/06                    71 FR 27252
Notice                          05/24/06                    71 FR 29961
Declaratory Ruling/Clarification05/31/06                    71 FR 30818
FNPRM                           05/31/06                    71 FR 30848
Declaratory Ruling/Dismissal of 
Petition                        06/21/06                    71 FR 35553
Clarification                   06/28/06                    71 FR 36690
Public Notice                   06/28/06                    71 FR 36795
Public Notice                   06/28/06                    71 FR 36796
Public Notice                   06/28/06                    71 FR 36794
Declaratory Ruling on Recon     07/06/06                    71 FR 38268
Comment Period End              07/17/06
Comment Period End              07/17/06
Public Notice                   08/02/06                    71 FR 43768
Order on Recon                  08/16/06                    71 FR 47141
MO&O                            08/16/06                    71 FR 47145
Clarification                   08/23/06                    71 FR 49380
FNPRM                           09/13/06                    71 FR 54009
Correction                      09/27/06                    71 FR 56442
FNPRM Comment Period End        10/30/06
FNPRM Comment Period End        11/13/06
PRA Comment Period End          11/13/06
Final Rule; Clarification       02/14/07                     72 FR 6960
Notice                          02/14/07                     72 FR 7031
Notice Comment Period End       04/16/07
Public Notice                   03/01/07                     72 FR 9333
Notice                          03/01/07                     72 FR 9332
Public Notice                   03/07/07                    72 FR 10214
Order                           03/14/07                    72 FR 11789
Public Notice                   04/12/07                    72 FR 18478
Notice                          04/18/07                    72 FR 19501
Notice                          05/02/07                    72 FR 24305
Public Notice                   05/16/07                    72 FR 27570
Public Notice                   05/16/07                    72 FR 27569
Notice                          06/06/07                    72 FR 31327
Notice                          06/13/07                    72 FR 32661
Public Notice                   07/18/07                    72 FR 39423
R&O                             08/06/07                    72 FR 43546
Notice                          08/06/07                    72 FR 43638
Public Notice                   08/16/07                    72 FR 46060
Order                           11/01/07                    72 FR 61813
Public Notice                   11/01/07                    72 FR 61882
Notice                          12/11/07                    72 FR 70324
Public Notice                   01/04/08                      73 FR 863
R&O/Declaratory Ruling          01/17/08                     73 FR 3197
Notice                          01/17/08                     73 FR 3253
Order                           02/19/08                     73 FR 9031
Public Notice                   02/19/08                     73 FR 9118
Public Notice                   03/27/08                    73 FR 16304
Public Notice                   04/07/08                    73 FR 18796
Comment Period End              05/22/08
R&O                             04/21/08                    73 FR 21252
Order                           04/21/08                    73 FR 21347
Order                           04/23/08                    73 FR 21843
Public Notice                   04/30/08                    73 FR 23361
Order                           05/15/08                    73 FR 28057
Public Notice                   05/23/08                    73 FR 26992
Notice                          06/16/08                    73 FR 34015
PRA Comment Period End          07/16/08
Declaratory Ruling              07/08/08                    73 FR 38928
R&O                             07/18/08                    73 FR 41286
FNPRM                           07/18/08                    73 FR 41307
Comment Period End              08/25/08
PRA Comment Period End          09/16/08
Notice                          07/18/08                    73 FR 41351
PRA Comment Period End          09/16/08
Notice/Announcement of Effective 
Date                            07/30/08                     73 FR 4417
Public Notice                   08/01/08                    73 FR 45006
Comment Period End              09/29/08
Public Notice                   08/22/08                    73 FR 49670
Public Notice                   08/22/08                    73 FR 49670


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Thomas Chandler, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1475
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI15
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

[[Page 71466]]

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
Order Cross Referencing Federal 
Trade Commission Definitions    03/25/05                    70 FR 34665


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Julie Saulnier, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., 
Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Government Affairs 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1598
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI20
_______________________________________________________________________




450. RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING MINIMUM CUSTOMER ACCOUNT RECORD 
EXCHANGE (CARE) OBLIGATIONS ON ALL LOCAL AND INTEREXCHANGE CARRIERS (CG 
DOCKET NO. 02-386)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 201 and 202; 47 USC 
303(r)

Abstract: On December 20, 2002, the Commission issued a Public Notice 
directing interested parties to file comments on issues raised in a 
petition filed with the Commission by Americatel Corporation and on a 
separate petition filed by AT&T, Sprint, and MCI. The petitions asked 
the Commission to address problems relating to the exchange of customer 
account records between local and long distance telephone service 
providers. On March 25, 2004, the Commission released a Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 02-386 seeking further comment on 
the two petitions and seeking comment as to whether to replace the 
current voluntary industry process for the exchange of customer account 
information between local and long distance service providers with 
mandatory, minimum standards applicable to all such providers.
On February 25, 2005, the Commission released a Report and Order and 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 02-386. The 
Report and Order adopted final rules governing the exchange of customer 
account information between local and long distance telephone service 
providers. The Commission adopted these rules to help to ensure that 
consumers' phone service bills are accurate and that their carrier 
selection requests are honored and executed without undue delay. In the 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on 
the need for rules governing the exchange of customer account 
information between local telephone service providers. On April 15, 
2005, and June 15, 2005, a coalition of local and long distance 
carriers proposed minor modifications and clarifications to section 
64.4002 of the Commission's CARE rules. On August 29, 2005, the 
Commission released a public notice requesting comment on the 
coalition's proposed clarifications and modifications. Notice of the 
proposed changes was published in the Federal Register on September 7, 
2005 (70 FR 53137). The comment cycle established by the August 29 
public notice closed October 3, 2005.
On September 13, 2006, the Commission released an Order on 
Reconsideration adopting the clarifications and technical corrections 
to the Report and Order, as proposed by the coalition of carriers.
On December 21, 2007, the Commission released a Report and Order 
declining to adopt mandatory data exchange requirements between local 
exchange carriers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/19/04                    69 FR 20845
NPRM Comment Period End         06/18/04
R&O and FNPRM (Release Date)    02/25/05
FNPRM Comment Period End        08/01/05
Public Notice                   08/29/05                70 FR 53137--01
Public Notice Comment Period End10/03/05
Order on Recon                  12/13/06                    71 FR 74819
R&O                             01/08/08                     73 FR 1297


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Lisa Boehley, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7395
Fax: 202 418-0236
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI58
_______________________________________________________________________




451. TRUTH IN BILLING AND BILLING FORMAT

Legal Authority: 47 USC 201; 47 USC 258

Abstract: In 1999, the Commission adopted truth-in-billing rules to 
address concerns that there is consumer confusion relating to billing 
for telecommunications services. On March 18, 2005, the Commission 
released an Order and FNPRM to further facilitate the ability of 
telephone consumers to make informed choices among competitive service 
offerings.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

FNPRM                           05/25/05                    70 FR 30044
Order                           05/25/05                    70 FR 29979


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Federal 
Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 717 338-2797
Fax: 717 338-2574
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI61
_______________________________________________________________________




452. CLOSED CAPTIONING OF VIDEO PROGRAMMING

Legal Authority: 47 USC 613

Abstract: This proceeding is initiated to seek comment on rules the FCC 
adopted in 1997 regarding closed captioning and whether changes are 
needed to make the rules more effective in making video programming 
more accessible to deaf and hard of hearing Americans.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

R&O                             09/16/97                   62 CFR 48487
Notice                          10/02/97                    62 FR 54848
Order on Recon                  10/28/98                    63 FR 55959
Notice                          09/29/00                    65 FR 58552
Notice                          01/05/01                     66 FR 1136
Notice                          12/31/03                    68 FR 75558
Notice                          05/11/04                    69 FR 26095
NPRM                            09/26/05                    70 FR 56150
Comment Period Extended         11/25/05                    70 FR 71077
Comment Period End              12/16/05
Notice                          09/27/07                    72 FR 70324


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Amelia L. Brown, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2799
TDD Phone: 202 418-7804
Fax: 202 418-6947
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI72
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Office of Engineering and Technology



_______________________________________________________________________




453. REVISION OF THE RULES REGARDING ULTRA-WIDEBAND TRANSMISSION

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

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 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.
The Second Report and Order and Second Memorandum Opinion and Order 
responds to two petitions for reconsideration that were filed in 
response to the Commission's decision to establish regulations for 
unlicensed UWB operation. It also responds to the rule making proposals 
contained in the Memorandum Opinion and Order and Further Notice of 
Proposed Rule Making in this docket. The order establishes new rules 
for wideband unlicensed devices operating in the 5925-7250 MHz, 16.2-
17.7 GHz, and 22.12-29 GHz bands.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/00                    65 FR 37332
NPRM Comment Period End         10/12/00
First R&O                       05/16/02                    67 FR 34852
MO&O                            04/22/03                    68 FR 19746
FNPRM                           04/22/03                    68 FR 19773
Second R&O and Second MO&O      02/09/05                     70 FR 6771


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




454. NEW ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES (ET DOCKET NO. 00-258)

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)

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.
The 7th Report & Order facilitates the introduction of Advanced 
Wireless Service (AWS) in the band 1710-1755 MHz--an integral part of a 
90 MHz spectrum allocation recently reallocated to allow for such new 
and innovative wireless services. We largely adopt the

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proposals set forth in our recent AWS Fourth NPRM in this proceeding 
that are designed to clear the 1710-1755 MHz band of incumbent Federal 
Government operations that would otherwise impede the development of 
new nationwide AWS services. These actions are consistent with previous 
actions in this proceeding and with the United States Department of 
Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration 
(NTIA) 2002 Viability Assessment, which addressed relocation and 
reaccommodation options for Federal Government operations in the band.
The 8th Report and Order reallocated the 2155-2160 MHz band for Fixed 
and Mobile services and designates the 2155-2175 MHz band for Advanced 
Wireless Service (AWS) use. This proceeding continues the Commission's 
ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with 
regard to the provision of new services, including Advanced Wireless 
Services.
The Order requires Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150-
2160/62 MHz band to provide information on the construction status and 
operational parameters of each incumbent BRS system that would be the 
subject of relocation.
The Notice of Proposed Rule Making requested comments on the specific 
relocation procedures applicable to Broadband Radio Service (BRS) 
operations in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band, which the Commission recently 
decided will be relocated to the newly restructured 2495-2690 MHz band. 
The Commission also requested comments on the specific relocation 
procedures applicable to Fixed Microwave Service (FS) operations in the 
2160-2175 MHz band.
The Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) and the Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) set forth the specific data that 
Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band 
must file along with the deadline date and procedures for filing this 
data on the Commission's Universal Licensing System (ULS). The data 
will assist in determining future AWS licensee's relocation 
obligations.
The 9th Report and Order established procedures for the relocation of 
Broadband Radio Service (BRS) operations from the 2150-2160/62 MHz 
band, as well as for the relocation of Fixed Microwave Service (FS) 
operations from the 2160-2175 MHz band, and modified existing 
relocation procedures for the 2110-2150 MHz and 2175-2180 MHz bands. It 
also established cost-sharing rules to identify the reimbursement 
obligations for Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) and Mobile Satellite 
Service (MSS) entrants benefiting from the relocation of incumbent FS 
operations in the 2110-2150 MHz and 2160-2200 MHz bands and AWS 
entrants benefiting from the relocation of BRS incumbents in the 2150-
2160/62 MHz band. The Commission continues its ongoing efforts to 
promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the 
provision of new services, including AWS. The Order dismisses a 
petition for reconsideration filed by the Wireless Communications 
Association International, Inc. (WCA) as moot.
Two petitions for Reconsideration were filed in response to the 9th 
Report and Order.

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 Recon              11/02/01                    66 FR 55666
Second R&O                      01/24/03                     68 FR 3455
Third NPRM                      03/13/03                    68 FR 12015
Seventh R&O                     12/29/04                     69 FR 7793
Petition for Recon              04/13/05                    70 FR 19469
Eighth R&O                      10/26/05                    70 FR 61742
Order                           10/26/05                    70 FR 61742
NPRM                            10/26/05                    70 FR 61752
Public Notice                   12/14/05                    70 FR 74011
Ninth R&O and Order             05/24/06                    71 FR 29818
Petition for Recon              07/19/06                    71 FR 41022


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




455. TRANSFER OF THE 3650 THROUGH 3700 MHZ BAND FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT 
USE (WT DOCKET NO. 05-96; ET DOCKET NO. 02-380)

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

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.
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

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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 Recon              03/28/01                    66 FR 16940
R&O                             02/27/02                    67 FR 17038
MO&O and Third R&O              05/02/03                    68 FR 38635
Notice of Inquiry               01/21/03                     68 FR 2730
NPRM                            05/14/04                    69 FR 26790
Final Rule                      05/11/05                    70 FR 24712
Final Rule                      07/20/05                    70 FR 41631
MO&O                            07/25/07                    72 FR 40767


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Dygert, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7300
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH75
_______________________________________________________________________




456. EXPOSURE TO RADIOFREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

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

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

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-AI17
_______________________________________________________________________




457. UNLICENSED OPERATION OF THE 3650-3700 BAND (ET DOCKET NO. 04-151)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154

Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking proposed to maximize the 
efficient use of the 3650-3700 MHz band. The proposal would 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 fostered the introduction of new and 
advanced services to the American public, especially in rural areas.
The Report and Order adopted rules that provide for nationwide, non-
exclusive, licensing of terrestrial operations, utilizing technology 
with a contention-base protocol, in the 3650-3700 MHz band. The 
Commission also adopted a streamlined licensing mechanism with minimal 
regulatory entry requirements that will encourage multiple entrants and 
stimulate the rapid expansion of wireless broadband services---
especially in rural American and will also serve as a safeguard to 
protect incumbent satellite earth stations from harmful interference.
In the Memorandum Opinion and Order, the Commission addressed several 
petitions for reconsideration and an emergency motion for stay that 
were filed in response 3650 MHz Allocation Order in ET Docket No. 98-
237.
In light of its full review of the refreshed record in this proceeding, 
and in light of the decisions made in the companion Report and Order, 
the Commission denied the aspects of the petitions that challenge and 
seek to reverse the allocation decisions made in the 3650 MHz 
Allocation Order.
The Commission denied the motion for stay. When the Commission 
established the November 30, 2000, filing deadline, it did so because 
it found that additional new FSS facilities permitted by the Freeze 
Memorandum Opinion and Order could affect the use of the 3650-3700 MHz 
band by the terrestrial services. By deciding in this Order to maintain 
the FSS allocation changes made in the 3650 MHz Allocation Order, the 
Commission, reaffirmed its conclusion that allowing additional primary 
FSS earth stations in the 3650 MHz band could negatively affect the 
prospects for viable FS/MS terrestrial operations.
The Memorandum Opinion and Order addressed petitions for 
reconsideration filed in response to the Commission's Report and Order 
relating to the 3650-3700 MHz band (3650 MHz band) proceeding. The 
Commission affirmed its previous decisions to create a spectrum 
environment that will encourage multiple entrants and stimulate the 
expansion of broadband service to rural and under served areas. To 
facilitate rapid deployment in the band, the Commission maintains the 
previously adopted, non-exclusive licensing scheme. The clarification 
and modification will facilitate operation of the widest variety of 
broadband technologies with minimal risk of interference in both the 
near and long terms. They should further reduce the potential for co-
channel interference, provide additional protections to the multiple 
users in the band under the current licensing regime, and create 
incentives for the rapid development of broadly compatible contention 
technologies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/14/04                    69 FR 26790
R&O & MO&O                      05/11/05                    70 FR 24712
MO&O                            07/25/07                    72 FR 40767


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Jeffrey Dygert, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7300
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI50
_______________________________________________________________________




458. UNLICENSED OPERATION IN THE TV BROADCAST BANDS (ET DOCKET NO. 04-
186)

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

Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking proposes to amend the 
Commission's rules to allow unlicensed radio transmitters to operate in 
the

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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.
In the First Report and Order, the Commission took a number of steps 
towards allowing the introduction of new low power devices in the 
broadcast television spectrum (TV bands) on channels/frequencies that 
are not being used for authorized services (hereinafter referred to as 
``TV band devices''). The goal in this proceeding is to allow such 
devices to operate on unused television channels in locations where 
such operations will not result in harmful interference to TV and other 
authorized services. The Commission believes that this plan will 
provide for more efficient and effective use of the TV spectrum and 
will significantly benefit the public by allowing the development of 
new and innovative types of devices and services for businesses and 
consumers, without disrupting television and other authorized services 
using the TV bands. Because transmissions in the TV band are subject to 
less propagation attenuation than transmissions in other bands where 
lower power operations are permitted (such as unlicensed operations in 
the 2.4 GHz band), operations in the TV bands can benefit a wide range 
of service providers and consumers by improving the service range of 
wireless operations, thereby allowing operators to reach new customers. 
While there will be significant benefits to the public from its 
actions, the Commission recognizes that it must balance these benefits 
with the need to protect authorized services in the TV bands from 
harmful interference.
The Further NPRM proposed to allow low power transmitters to operate in 
the TV broadcast bands at locations where spectrum is not being used by 
authorized services without causing harmful interference to these 
services. The Further NPRM seeks comment on whether these TV band 
devices should be authorized on a licensed, unlicensed or hybrid basis. 
It would propose to require TV band devices to incorporate ``smart 
radio'' features to detect vacant TV channels and prevent harmful 
interference from TV band devices to authorized services operating in 
the TV bands. These features would include the abilities to 1) monitor 
spectrum prior to transmitting to ensure that it is not in use by 
authorized services, 2) switch frequencies or cease transmitting if an 
authorized service begins using a previously unused frequency, 3) 
adjust transmit power to the minimum needed to establish a link, 4) 
determine geographic location and access a database to determine which 
channels are in use, and/or 5) receive a control signal and select the 
operating frequency based on data in the control signal.
These proposals, if adopted, will prove beneficial to manufacturers and 
users of low power transmitters because they will provide for more 
efficient and effective use of the TV spectrum and allow the 
development of new and innovative types of wireless devices and 
communication services for businesses and consumers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/18/04                    69 FR 34103
First R&O                       11/17/06                    71 FR 66876
FNPRM                           11/17/06                    71 FR 66897


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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 in part 15 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. The Commission received one petition for reconsideration 
in this proceeding.
The Second Report and Order amended the Commission's rules to provide 
for more efficient equipment authorization of both existing modular 
transmitter devices and emerging partitioned (or ``split'') modular 
transmitter devices. These rule changes will benefit manufacturers by 
allowing greater flexibility in certifying equipment and providing 
relief from the need to obtain a new equipment authorization each time 
the same transmitter is installed in a different final product. The 
rule changes will also enable manufacturers to develop more flexible 
and more advanced unlicensed transmitter technologies. The Commission 
further found that modular transmitter devices authorized in accordance 
with the revised equipment authorization procedures will not pose any 
increased risk of interference to other radio operations.
The Further NPRM, seeks comment on whether there is a need to require 
unlicensed transmitters operating in the 915 MHz band under sections 
15.247 and 15.249 of the rules to comply with a spectrum etiquette 
requirement, and the impact that requiring an etiquette would have on 
the development and operation of unlicensed 915 MHz devices operating 
under those rule sections. The Commission also seeks comment on the 
particular etiquette suggested by Cellnet that would require digitally 
modulated spread spectrum transmitters operating in the 915 MHz band 
under section 15.247 of the rules to operate at less than the 1-watt 
maximum power if they are continuously silent less than 90 percent of 
the time within a 0.4 second interval. This etiquette would require 
that the maximum permitted power level decrease in accordance with a 
specified formula as the silent interval between transmission 
decreases. The Commission further seeks comment on

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alternatives to the etiquette suggested by Cellnet.
The Memorandum Opinion and Order dismissed two petitions for 
reconsideration of the rules adopted in the Report and Order, 69 FR 
54027, September 7, 2004, in this proceeding. It dismissed a petition 
for reconsideration filed by Warren C. Havens and Telesaurus Holdings 
GB LLC (Havens) requesting that the Commission suspend the rule changes 
adopted for unlicensed devices in the 902-928 MHz (915 MHz) band until 
such time as it completes a formal inquiry with regard to the potential 
effect of such changes to Location and Monitoring Service (LMS) 
licensees in the band. The Commission also dismissed a petition for 
reconsideration filed by Cellnet Technology (Cellnet) requesting that 
the Commission adopt spectrum sharing requirements in the unlicensed 
bands, e.g., a ``spectrum etiquette,'' particularly in the 915 MHz 
band.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/17/03                    68 FR 68823
R&O                             09/07/04                    69 FR 54027
Petition for Recon              11/19/04                    69 FR 67736
Petition for Recon              02/15/05                     70 FR 7737
Second R&O                      05/23/07                    72 FR 28889
FNPRM                           08/01/07                    72 FR 42011
MO&O                            08/01/07                    72 FR 41937


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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-AI54
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


International Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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 of 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

Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Assistant Division Chief, 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-AD70
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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. Petitions for 
reconsideration were filed.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/18/96                    61 FR 40772
NPRM Comment Period End         09/23/96
R&O                             08/07/02                    67 FR 51105


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Andrea Kelly, Chief, Policy Branch, Federal 
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7877
Fax: 202 418-0748
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF89
_______________________________________________________________________




462. 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)

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

Abstract: The Commission is proposing rules to govern satellite digital 
audio radio services (SDARS). The Commission adopted service rules for

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SDARS in 1997 and sought further comment on proposed rules governing 
the use of complementary terrestrial repeaters. The Commission released 
a second further notice of proposed rulemaking in January 2008 to 
consider new proposals for rules governing terrestrial repeaters and 
operations of Wireless Communications Service (WCS) devices in the 
2305--2360 MHz band.

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
Second FNPRM                    01/15/08                     73 FR 2437
FNPRM Comment Period End        03/17/08


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




463. 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 DOCKET NO. 97)

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

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
R&O                             01/15/99                     64 FR 2585
Correction                      02/08/99                     64 FR 6138
Correction                      02/10/99                     64 FR 6565
Notice of Petition for Recon    03/22/99                    64 FR 13796
Order on Recon                  12/01/99
FNPRM                           07/05/01                    66 FR 35399
Second R&O                      08/25/04                    69 FR 52198


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Sean O'More, Federal Communications Commission, 
International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2453
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH23
_______________________________________________________________________




464. SPACE STATION LICENSING REFORM (IB DOCKET NO. 02-34)

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

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 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
Second R&O (Release Date)       06/20/03                    68 FR 62247
Second FNPRM (Release Date)     07/08/03                    68 FR 53702
Third 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
Fourth R&O (Release Date)       04/16/04                    69 FR 67790
Fifth R&O, First Order on Recon 
(Release Date)                  07/06/04                    69 FR 51586


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Assistant Division Chief, Federal

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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
_______________________________________________________________________




465. MITIGATION OF ORBITAL DEBRIS (IB DOCKET NO. 02-54)

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

Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules that require all entities 
seeking FCC authorization for satellite services to address orbital 
debris mitigation as part of their application for FCC authorization. 
Orbital debris consists of artificial objects orbiting the Earth that 
are not functional spacecraft. In addition, the Commission established 
requirements for the removal of geostationary spacecraft from 
operational orbits at the end of their useful lives and amended the 
Commission's rules regarding orbit raising maneuvers, the use of 
inclined orbits, and orbital longitudinal tolerance station-keeping 
requirements. The Commission indicated that it will seek further 
comment on the application of the Commission's longitudinal tolerance 
station-keeping requirements for Fixed-Satellite space stations to 
space stations in the Mobile-Satellite Service and remote sensing 
services.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            05/03/02                    67 FR 22376
NPRM Comment Period End         08/16/02
First R&O                       08/27/03                    68 FR 59127
Second R&O                      09/09/04                    69 FR 54581


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




466. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES (IB DOCKET NO. 04-47)

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

Abstract: FCC amended several rules. Specifically, FCC: (1) Amended the 
procedures for discontinuing an international service; (2) allowed U.S. 
carriers to resell the U.S.-inbound service of foreign carriers; and 
(3) amended the submarine cable landing licensing procedures compliance 
with the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972. The North American 
Submarine Cable Association filed a petition for reconsideration 
regarding the amendment to the submarine cable licensing procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/22/04                    69 FR 13276
NPRM Comment Period End         06/07/04
R&O                             09/25/07                    72 FR 54363
Petition for Recon              01/02/08                      73 FR 187


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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 47 CFR 43.82 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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




468. 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)

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

Abstract: This docket involves the spectrum sharing plan for the low 
earth orbit satellite systems in the 1.6 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands (Big 
LEOs). In November 2007, the Commission resolved the 1.6 GHz spectrum 
sharing plan between Globalstar Inc. and Iridium Satellite LLC, whereby 
Globalstar will have exclusive MSS use of 7.775 megahertz of spectrum 
at 1610-1617.775 MHz, Iridium will have exclusive MSS use of 7.775 
megahertz of spectrum at 1618.725-1626.5 MHz, and the two Big LEO 
operators will share 0.95 megahertz of spectrum at 1617.775-1618.725 
MHz. Separately, in April 2006, the Commission affirmed the spectrum 
sharing plan between Globalstar and the fixed and mobile (except 
aeronautical mobile) services in the 2495-2500 MHz band in order to 
accommodate the relocation of Broadband Radio Service Channel 1 to the 
2496-2502 MHz band. (Iridium does not operate in the 2.4 GHz band.)

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/29/03                    68 FR 33666
R&O                             08/09/04                    69 FR 48157
FNPRM                           08/09/04                    69 FR 48192
Petitions for Recon             10/12/04                    69 FR 60626
First Order on Recon            06/19/06                    71 FR 35178
Petitions for Further Recon     07/27/06                    71 FR 44029

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Second Order on Recon and Second 
R&O                             12/13/07                    72 FR 70807


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, 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-AI44
_______________________________________________________________________




469. AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES TO ALLOCATE SPECTRUM AND ADOPT 
SERVICE RULES AND PROCEDURES TO GOVERN THE USE OF VEHICLE-MOUNTED EARTH 
STATIONS (IB DOCKET NO. 07-101)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) to (j); 47 USC 157(a); 47 
USC 301; 47 USC 303 (c); 47 USC 303 (f); 47 USC 303 (g); 47 USC 303 
(r); 47 USC 303 (y); 47 USC 308

Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on the proposed amendment of 
parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's rules to allocate spectrum for use 
with Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES) in the Fixed-Satellite 
Service in the Ku-band uplink at 14.0-14.5 GHz and Ku-band downlink 
11.72-12.2 GHz on a primary basis, and in the extended Ku-band downlink 
at 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz on a non-protected basis, and to 
adopt Ku-band VMES licensing and service rules modeled on the FCC's 
rules for Ku-band Earth Stations on Vessels (ESVs). The record in this 
proceeding will provide a basis for Commission action to facilitate 
introduction of this proposed service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/08/07                    72 FR 39357
NPRM Comment Period End         09/04/07


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, 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-AI90
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Media Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




470. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 543

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 Fourteenth 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
Third R&O                       11/30/93                    58 FR 63087
Order on Recon, Fourth R&O, and 
Fifth NPRM                      04/15/94                    59 FR 17943
Third Order on Recon            04/15/94                    59 FR 17961
Fifth Order on Recon and FNPRM  10/13/94                    59 FR 51869
Fourth Order on Recon           10/21/94                    59 FR 53113
Sixth Order on Recon, Fifth R&O, 
and Seventh NPRM                12/06/94                    59 FR 62614
Seventh Order on Recon          01/25/95                     60 FR 4863
Ninth Order on Recon            02/27/95                    60 FR 10512
Eighth Order on Recon           03/17/95                    60 FR 14373
Sixth R&O and Eleventh Order on 
Recon                           07/12/95                    60 FR 35854
Thirteenth Order on Recon       10/05/95                    60 FR 52106
Twelfth Order on Recon          10/26/95                    60 FR 54815
Tenth Order on Recon            04/08/96                    61 FR 15388
Order on Recon of the First R&O 
and FNPRM                       04/15/96                    61 FR 16447
MO&O                            02/12/97                     62 FR 6491
Report on Cable Industry Prices 02/24/97                     62 FR 8245
R&O                             03/31/97                    62 FR 15118
Fourteenth 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

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-AF41
_______________________________________________________________________




471. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION: COST OF SERVICE

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 543

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

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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
Second NPRM                     04/15/94                    59 FR 18066
MO&O                            10/14/94                    59 FR 52087
Second R&O/First Order on Recon/
FNPRM                           03/08/96                     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

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-AF48
_______________________________________________________________________




472. CABLE HOME WIRING

Legal Authority: 47 USC 544(i)

Abstract: On October 6, 1997, the FCC adopted a Report and Order and 
Second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 97-376) 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. In September 2004, the Commission issued an FNPRM in 
response to the courts decision. The subsequent Report and Order and 
Declaratory Ruling concluded that cable wiring behind sheet rock is 
physically inaccessible for determining the demarcation point.

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
FNPRM                           09/03/97                    62 FR 46453
R&O and Second FNPRM            11/14/97                    62 FR 60165
First Order on Recon and Second 
R&O                             03/21/03                    68 FR 13850
FNPRM                           10/15/04                    69 FR 61193
R&O and Declaratory Ruling      08/30/07                    72 FR 50074


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




473. COMPETITIVE AVAILABILITY OF NAVIGATION DEVICES (CS DOCKET NO. 97-
80)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 549

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.
Specifically, in 1998, the Commission required MVPDs to make available 
by July 1, 2000, a security element separate from the basic navigation 
device (e.g., cable set-top boxes, digital video recorders, and 
television receivers with navigation capabilities). The separation of 
the security element from the host device required by this rule 
(referred to as the ``integration ban'') was designed to enable 
unaffiliated manufacturers, retailers, and other vendors to 
commercially market host devices while allowing MVPDs to retain control 
over their system security. MVPDs were permitted to continue providing 
equipment with integrated security until January 1, 2005, so long as 
modular security components, known as point-of-deployment modules, were 
also made available for use with host devices obtained through retail 
outlets. In April 2003, in response to requests from cable operators, 
the Commission extended the effective date of the integration ban until 
July 1, 2006. Then, in 2005, again at the urging of cable operators, 
the Commission extended that date until July 1, 2007. Also, in this 
proceeding, in April 2003, the Commission adopted unidirectional ``plug 
and play'' rules, to govern compatibility between MVPDs and navigation 
devices manufactured by consumer electronics manufacturers not 
affiliated with cable operators. In June 2007, the Commission solicited 
comment on proposed standards to ensure bidirectional compatibility of 
cable television systems and consumer electronics equipment.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/05/97                    62 FR 10011
R&O                             07/15/98                    63 FR 38089
Order on Recon                  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
Second R&O                      11/28/03                    68 FR 66728
FNPRM                           11/28/03                    68 FR 66776
Order on Recon                  01/28/04                     69 FR 4081
Second R&O                      06/22/05                    70 FR 36040
Third FNPRM                     07/25/07                    72 FR 40818


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1573
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG28
_______________________________________________________________________




474. CABLE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL OWNERSHIP LIMITS (MM DOCKET NO. 92-
264)

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

Abstract: Section 613 of the Communications Act requires the Commission 
to ``prescribe rules and regulations establishing reasonable limits on 
the number of cable

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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, as well as two aspects of the 
attribution rules used to determine compliance with these limits. (Time 
Warner Entertainment Co. v. FCC, 240 F.3d 1126 (DC cir. 2001)). 
Pursuant to the court's remand, the Commission solicited comment in a 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (September 2001) and a Second 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
In the Fourth Report & Order, the Commission set the cable horizontal 
ownership limit at 30 percent. In the accompanying Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking, comment was sought on issues regarding the cable 
attribution rules and appropriate channel occupancy limits.

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
Second FNPRM                    06/18/05                    70 FR 33680
Fourth R&O and FNPRM            02/29/08                    73 FR 11048


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AH09
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303

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 a Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking. Further technical guidance is provided in a Second Report 
and Order.

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
Second R&O                      08/15/07                    72 FR 45712


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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 Second Report 
and 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. A subsequent 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.
The Second R&O adopts disclosure requirements for televisions that do 
not include a digital tuner.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/23/00                    65 FR 15600
R&O                             02/13/01                     66 FR 9973
MO&O                            12/18/01                    66 FR 65122
Third MO&O and Order on Recon   10/02/02                    67 FR 61816
Second R&O and Second MO&O      10/11/02                    67 FR 63290
NPRM                            02/18/03                     68 FR 7737
R&O                             10/04/04                    69 FR 59500
Second R&O                      05/10/07                    72 FR 26554


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Eloise Gore, Associate Bureau Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1066
TDD Phone: 202 418-7172
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH54
_______________________________________________________________________




477. DIRECT BROADCAST PUBLIC INTEREST OBLIGATIONS (MM DOCKET NO. 93-25)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 335

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.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/08/93                    58 FR 12917
R&O                             02/08/99                    64 FR 52399
Order on Recon                  04/22/04                    69 FR 21761
Order on Recon                  04/28/04                    69 FR 23155


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AH59
_______________________________________________________________________




478. REVISION OF EEO RULES AND POLICIES (MM DOCKET NO. 98-204)

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

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
Second R&O and Third NPRM       01/07/03                      68 FR 670
Correction                      01/13/03                     68 FR 1657
Fourth NPRM                     06/23/04                    69 FR 34986
Third R&O                       06/23/04                    69 FR 34950


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AH95
_______________________________________________________________________




479. BROADCAST MULTIPLE AND CROSS-OWNERSHIP LIMITS

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

Abstract: In 2002, the Commission undertook a comprehensive review of 
its broadcast multiple and cross-ownership limits examining: cross 
ownership of TV and radio stations; local TV ownership limits; national 
TV cap; and dual network rule.
The Report and Order replaced the newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership 
and radio and TV rules 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. In June 2006, the Commission adopted a 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking initiating the 2006 review of the 
broadcast ownership rules. The further notice also sought comment on 
how to address the issues raised by the Third Circuit. Additional 
questions are raised for comment in a Second Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking.
In the Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, the Commission 
adopts rule changes regarding newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership, but 
otherwise generally retains the other broadcast ownership rules 
currently in effect.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/05/01                    66 FR 50991
R&O                             08/05/03                    68 FR 46286
Public Notice                   02/19/04                     69 FR 9216
FNPRM                           08/09/06                     71 FR 4511
Second FNPRM                    08/08/07                    72 FR 44539
R&O and Order on Recon          02/21/08                     73 FR 9481


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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 
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
Final Rule                      01/20/04                     69 FR 2688


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




481. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES FOR DIGITAL LOW POWER TELEVISION, TELEVISION 
TRANSLATOR, AND TELEVISION BOOSTER STATIONS (MB DOCKET NO. 03-185)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 309; 47 USC 336

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

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to digital broadcasting. The Report and Order adopts definitions and 
permissible use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations. 
Petitions for reconsideration of the Report and Order are pending 
resolution.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            09/26/03                    68 FR 55566
R&O                             11/29/04                    69 FR 69325


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




482. JOINT SALES AGREEMENTS IN LOCAL TELEVISION MARKETS (MB DOCKET NO. 
04-256)

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

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. The Commission has sought 
comment on whether TV JSAs should be attributed for purposes of 
determining compliance with the Commission's multiple ownership rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/26/04                    69 FR 52464


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




483. SIGNIFICANTLY VIEWED OUT-OF-MARKET BROADCAST STATIONS (MB DOCKET 
NO. 05-49)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 340

Abstract: Section 202 of the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and 
Reauthorization Act of 2004 creates section 340 of the Communications 
Act, which provides satellite carries with the authority to offer 
Commission determined ``significantly viewed'' signals of out-of-market 
broadcast stations to subscribers. In the NPRM, comment was sought on 
implementation of section 340. The resulting Report and Order adopted a 
list of significantly viewed stations and procedures for stations to 
petition the Commission for inclusion on the list.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/08/05                    70 FR 11314
R&O                             12/27/05                    70 FR 76504


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2120
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI56
_______________________________________________________________________




484. REVISION OF PROCEDURES GOVERNING AMENDMENTS TO FM TABLE OF 
ALLOTMENTS AND CHANGES OF COMMUNITY OF LICENSE IN THE RADIO BROADCAST 
SERVICES (MB DOCKET NO. 05-210)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303

Abstract: The rulemaking was initiated to reduce backlog in, and 
streamline, the FM allotment procedures and, to a lesser extent, 
streamline certain procedures pertaining to AM applications. Although 
the Commission has made important changes to streamline the processing 
of radio broadcast applications, the basic procedures for amending the 
Table have not changed since 1982. The Notice seeks comment on a number 
of specific rule and procedural changes in the handling of FM and AM 
applications and rulemaking petitions to amend the Table. In the area 
of applications procedures, the Notice seeks comments on various 
proposals designed to encourage only bona fide proponents to submit 
petitions and to limit the complexity of such petitions. If these 
changes are adopted, it will expedite the approval and implementation 
on new and upgraded radio service to the public. The Report and Order 
adopted the proposals from the notice.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/22/05                    70 FR 44537
NPRM Comment Period End         10/03/05
R&O                             12/20/06                    71 FR 76208


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Tom Nessinger, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications 
Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2709
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI63
_______________________________________________________________________




485. DIGITAL TELEVISION DISTRIBUTED TRANSMISSION SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (MB 
DOCKET NO. 05-312)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) to 154(j); 47 USC 157; 47 
USC 301; . . .

Abstract: A digital television transmission system (DTS) employs 
multiple synchronized transmitters spread around a station's service 
area. Such distributed transmitters fill in unserved areas in the 
parent station's coverage area. The notice of proposed rulemaking 
examines issues related to the use of DTS and proposes rules for future 
DTS operation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/07/05                    70 FR 72763


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2120

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Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI68
_______________________________________________________________________




486. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CABLE COMMUNICATIONS POLICY ACT OF 1984 AS 
AMENDED BY THE CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER PROTECTION AND COMPETITION ACT 
OF 1992

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 541(a)(1); 47 USC 
556(c)

Abstract: Section 621(a)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, states in relevant part that ``a franchising authority . . 
.may not unreasonably refuse to award an additional competitive 
franchise.'' The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) solicits 
comment on implementation of section 621(a)(1)'s directive, and whether 
the franchising process unreasonably impedes the achievement of the 
interrelated Federal goals of enhanced cable competition and 
accelerated broadband deployment and, if so, how the Commission should 
act to address that problem.
The subsequent Report and Order found that certain actions by local 
franchising authorities constitute an unreasonable refusal to award a 
competitive franchise within the meaning of section 621(a)(1). The item 
included a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on how 
the findings should affect existing franchises.
In the Second Report and Order, a number of the rules promulgated in 
this docket are extended to incumbent cable operators.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/19/05                    70 FR 73973
R&O and FNPRM                   03/21/07                    72 FR 13230
Second R&O                      11/23/07                    72 FR 65670


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Holly Saurer, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7283
Fax: 202 418-1069
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI69
_______________________________________________________________________




487. PROGRAM ACCESS RULES--SUNSET OF EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS PROHIBITION & 
EXAMINATION OF PROGRAMMING TYING ARRANGEMENTS; (MB DOCKET NOS. 07-29, 
07-198)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 548

Abstract: The program access provisions of the Communications Act 
(section 628) generally prohibit exclusive contracts for satellite 
delivered programming between programmers in which a cable operator has 
an attributable interest (vertically integrated programmers) and cable 
operators. This limitation was set to expire on October 5, 2007, unless 
circumstances in the video programming marketplace indicate that an 
extension of the prohibition continues ``to be necessary to preserve 
and protect competition and diversity in the distribution of video 
programming.`` The proceeding undertakes the required review. The 
Report and Order concluded the prohibition continues to be necessary, 
and accordingly, retained it until October 5, 2012. The accompanying 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought comment on revisions to the 
Commission's program access and retransmission consent rules.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/01/07                     72 FR 9289
R&O                             10/04/07                    72 FR 56645
NPRM                            10/31/07                    72 FR 61590


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: David Konczal, Federal Communications Commission, Media 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2228
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI87
_______________________________________________________________________




488. THIRD PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES AND POLICIES 
AFFECTING THE CONVERSION TO DIGITAL TELEVISION (MB DOCKET NO. 07-91)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 301 
to 303; 47 USC 307 to 309; 47 USC 312; 47 USC 316; 47 USC 318 and 319; 
47 USC 324 and 325; 47 USC 336 and 337

Abstract: Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, full-
power broadcast stations must transmit only in digital signals, and may 
no longer transmit analog signals. This proceeding is the Commission's 
third periodic review of the transition of the nation's broadcast 
television system from analog to digital television (DTV). The 
Commission conducts these periodic reviews in order to assess the 
progress of the transition and make any necessary adjustments to the 
Commission's rules and policies to facilitate the introduction of DTV 
service and the recovery of spectrum at the end of the transition. In 
this review, the Commission considers how to ensure that broadcasters 
complete construction of their final post-transition (digital) 
facilities by the statutory deadline.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/09/07                    72 FR 37310
R&O (released)                  01/30/07
Order on Clarification          07/10/08                    73 FR 39623


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2120
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI89
_______________________________________________________________________




489. DTV CONSUMER EDUCATION INITIATIVE (MB DOCKET NO. 07-148)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 335 and 336

Abstract: Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, full-
power broadcast stations must transmit only in digital signals, and may 
no longer transmit analog signals. From the beginning of the digital 
transition, the Commission has been committed to working with 
representatives from industry, public interest groups, and Congress to 
make the significant benefits of digital broadcasting available to the 
public. The digital transition will make valuable spectrums available 
for both public safety uses and expanded wireless competition and 
innovation. It will also provide consumers with better quality 
television picture and sound, and make

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new services available through multicasting. These innovations, 
however, are dependent upon widespread consumer understanding of the 
benefits and the mechanics of the transition. While the Commission has 
been engaged in various DTV outreach efforts, this proceeding was 
initiated to seek public comment on whether there are additional steps 
relating to consumer education about the digital transition which the 
Commission should take.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/16/07                    72 FR 46014
NPRM Comment Period End         09/17/07
R&O                             03/24/08                    73 FR 15431


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Lyle Elder, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2120
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI96
_______________________________________________________________________




490. BROADCAST LOCALISM (MB DOCKET NO. 04-233)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 532; 47 USC 536

Abstract: The concept of localism has been a cornerstone of broadcast 
regulation. The Commission has consistently held that as temporary 
trustee of the public's airwaves, broadcasters are obligated to operate 
their stations to serve the public interest. Specifically, broadcasters 
are required to air programming responsive to the needs and issues of 
the people in their licensed communities. The Commission opened this 
proceeding to seek input on a number of issues related to broadcast 
localism.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/13/08                     73 FR 8255
NPRM Comment Period End         03/14/08


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: William Freedman, Associate Chief, Media Bureau, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1415
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AJ04
_______________________________________________________________________




491.  CREATING A LOW POWER RADIO SERVICE (MM DOCKET 
NO. 99-25)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 
403; 47 USC 405

Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to establish a new 
noncommercial educational low power FM radio service for non-profit 
community organizations and public safety entities. In January 2000, 
the Commission adopted a Report and Order establishing two classes of 
LPFM stations, 100 watt (LP100) and 10 watt (LP10) facilities, with 
service radii of approximately 3.5 miles and 1-2 miles, respectively. 
The Report and Order also established ownership and eligibility rules 
for the LPFM service. The Commission generally restricted ownership to 
entities with no attributable interest in any other broadcast station 
or other media. To choose among entities filing mutually exclusive 
applications for LPFM licenses, the Commission established a point 
system favoring local ownership and locally-originated programming. The 
Report and Order imposed separation requirements for LPFM with respect 
to full power stations operating on co-, first- and second-adjacent and 
intermediate frequency (IF) channels. In December 2000, legislation was 
enacted that required the Commission to modify its rules to (i) 
prescribe LPFM station third-adjacent channel interference protection 
standards and (ii) prohibit any applicant from obtaining an LPFM 
station license if the applicant previously has engaged in the 
unlicensed operation of a station. In March 2001, the Commission 
adopted a Second Report and Order implementing this statute.
In a Further Notice issued in 2005, the Commission reexamined some of 
its rules governing the LPFM service, noting that the rules may 
adjustment in order to ensure that the Commission maximizes the value 
of the LPFM service without harming the interests of full-power FM 
stations or other Commission licensees. The Commission sought comment 
on a number of issues with respect to LPFM ownership restrictions and 
eligibility.
The Third Report and Order resolves issues raised in the Further 
Notice. The accompanying Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
considers rule changes to avoid the potential loss of LPFM stations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/16/99                     64 FR 2577
R&O                             02/15/00                     65 FR 7616
MO&O and Order on Recon         11/09/00                    65 FR 67289
Second R&O                      05/10/01                   66 FR 238611
Second Order on Recon and FNPRM 07/07/05                     70 FR 3918
Third R&O and Second FNPRM      01/17/08                     73 FR 3202


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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-AJ07
_______________________________________________________________________




492.  SPONSORSHIP IDENTIFICATION RULES AND EMBEDDED 
ADVERTISING (MB DOCKET NO. 08-90)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 
303(a); 47 USC 317; 47 USC 405; 47 USC 508

Abstract: The Commission undertook this proceeding to seek comment on 
the relationship between the Commission's sponsorship identification 
rules and the increasing reliance on industry by embedded advertising 
techniques. Due to recent technological changes that allow consumers to 
more easily bypass traditional commercial content, content providers 
may be turning to more subtle and sophisticated means of incorporating 
commercial messages into programming. The NPRM will seek to determine 
how embedded advertising affects the efficacy of the sponsorship 
identification rules in protecting the public's right to know who is 
paying to air commercials or other programming matter on broadcast 
outlets and cable television systems.

[[Page 71481]]

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM & NOI                      07/24/08                    73 FR 43194
NPRM Comment Period End         09/22/08


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1573
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AJ10
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Office of Managing Director



_______________________________________________________________________




493. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF REGULATORY FEES

Legal Authority: 47 USC 159

Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 
U.S.C. 159, requires the FCC to recover the cost of its activities by 
assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of 
the activities.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/06/06                    71 FR 17410
R&O                             08/02/06                    71 FR 43842
NPRM                            05/02/07                    72 FR 20213
R&O and FNPRM                   08/16/07                    72 FR 46010
NPRM                            05/28/08                    73 FR 30563
R&O and FNPRM                   08/26/08                    73 FR 50201


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Mika Savir, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Office of the Managing Director, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0384
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI79
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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                           08/02/96                    61 FR 40374
R&O                             08/02/96                    61 FR 40348
MO&O                            01/16/98                     63 FR 2631
Second R&O                      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 R&O, Third NPRM, and NPRM09/19/00                    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
Second R & O, Second FNPRM      02/11/04                     69 FR 6578
Second R&O                      09/07/04                    69 FR 54037
NPRM                            06/01/07                    72 FR 33948
NPRM Comment Period End         08/20/07
Order on Recon                  10/11/07                    72 FR 57879
R&O                             02/14/08                     73 FR 8617


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0952
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG34
_______________________________________________________________________




495. ENHANCED 911 SERVICES FOR WIRELINE

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

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
Second FNPRM                    02/11/04                     69 FR 6595
R&O                             02/11/04                     69 FR 6578
Public Notice                   01/13/05                     70 FR 2405


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0952
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG60
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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

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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
R&O                             01/29/99                    64 FR 51462
Order                           03/29/99                    64 FR 14834
Second R&O                      09/23/99                    64 FR 51462
Third R&O                       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
NPRM                            09/23/04                    69 FR 56976
First R&O                       10/13/05                    70 FR 59704
Second R&O                      07/05/06                    71 FR 38091


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0952
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG74
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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                       11/02/98                    63 FR 58645
Third NPRM                      11/02/98                    63 FR 58685
MO&O                            11/04/99                    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
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
NPRM                            04/27/05                    70 FR 21726
R&O                             04/27/05                    70 FR 21671
NPRM                            04/07/06                    71 FR 17786
NPRM                            09/21/06                    71 FR 55149
Ninth NPRM                      01/10/07                     72 FR 1201
Ninth NPRM Comment Period End   02/26/07
R&O and FNPRM                   05/02/07                    72 FR 24238
R&O and FNPRM Comment Period End05/23/07
Second R&O                      08/24/07                    72 FR 48814
Second FNPRM                    05/21/08                    73 FR 29582


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Jeff Cohen, Senior Legal Counsel, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0799
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG85
_______________________________________________________________________




498. 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW--REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS SETTLEMENT IN 
MARITIME MOBILE AND MARITIME MOBILE-SATELLITE RADIO SERVICES; (IB DOCKET 
NO. 98-96)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 
303(r)

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
FNPRM                           07/28/99                    64 FR 40808
R&O                             07/28/99                    64 FR 40774
Comment Period Extended         09/03/99                    64 FR 48337


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Timothy Peterson, Chief of Staff, PSHSB, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1575

RIN: 3060-AH30
_______________________________________________________________________




499. IMPLEMENTATION OF 911 ACT

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

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

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: David H. Siehl, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1313
Fax: 202 418-2816
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH90
_______________________________________________________________________




500. COMMISSION RULES CONCERNING DISRUPTIONS TO COMMUNICATIONS

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

Abstract: The Report and Order extended the Commission's disruption 
reporting requirements to communications providers who are not wireline 
carriers. The Commission also streamlined compliance with the reporting 
requirements through

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electronic filing with a ``fill in the blank'' template and by 
simplifying the application of that rule. In addition, the Commission 
delegates authority to the Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology, 
to make the revisions to the filing system and template necessary to 
improve the efficiency of reporting and to reduce, where reasonably 
possible, the time for providers to prepare, and for the Commission 
staff to review, the communications disruption reports required to be 
filed. Such authority was subsequently delegated to the Chief of the 
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. These actions 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.
The Commission received nine petitions for reconsideration in this 
proceeding, which are pending.
The further notice of proposed rulemaking expands the record in the 
proceeding to focus specifically on the unique communications needs of 
airports, including wireless and satellite communications. In this 
regard, the Commission requested comment on the additional types of 
airport communications (e.g., wireless, satellite) that should be 
required to file service disruption reports--particularly from a 
homeland security and defense perspective. These types of airport 
communications may include, for example, communications that are 
provided by ARINC as well as commercial communications (e.g., air-to-
ground and ground-to-air telephone communications) as well as intra-
airline commercial links. The Commission also requested comment on 
whether the outage-reporting requirements for special facilities should 
be extended to cover general aviation airports (GA) and, if so, what 
the applicable threshold criteria should be.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/26/04                    69 FR 15761
FNPRM                           11/26/04                    69 FR 68859
R&O                             12/03/04                    69 FR 70316
Announcement of Effective Date 
and Partial Stay                12/30/04                    69 FR 78338
Petition for Recon              02/15/05                     70 FR 7737
Amendment of Delegated Authority02/21/08                     73 FR 9462


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and 
Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public 
Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7452
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI22
_______________________________________________________________________




501. E911 REQUIREMENTS FOR IP-ENABLED SERVICE PROVIDERS

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 251(e); 
47 USC 303(r)

Abstract: The notice seeks comment on what additional steps the 
Commission should take to ensure that providers of voice-over Internet 
protocol services that interconnect with the public switched telephone 
network provide ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/29/05                    70 FR 37307
NPRM Comment Period End         09/12/05
NPRM                            06/20/07                    72 FR 33948
NPRM Comment Period End         07/11/07


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0952
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI62
_______________________________________________________________________




502. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INDEPENDENT PANEL REVIEWING THE IMPACT OF 
HURRICANE KATRINA ON COMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 218; 47 USC 303(r)

Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in EB Docket No. 06-119, 
the Commission initiated a comprehensive rulemaking to address and 
implement the recommendations presented by the Independent Panel 
Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks 
(Independent Panel). The Independent Panel's report described the 
impact of one of the worst natural disasters in the Nation's history as 
well as the overall public and private response efforts. In addition, 
the report included recommendations which relate to: (1) Pre-
positioning the communications industry and the government for 
disasters in order to achieve greater network reliability and 
resiliency; (2) improving recovery coordination to address existing 
shortcomings and to maximize the use of existing resources; (3) 
improving the operability and interoperability of public safety and 911 
communications in times of crisis; and (4) improving communication of 
emergency information to the public. The Commission, in this 
proceeding, is to take the lessons learned from this disaster and build 
upon them to promote more effective, efficient response and recovery 
efforts as well as heightened readiness and preparedness in the future. 
To accomplish this goal, the Commission invited comment on what actions 
the Commission can take to address the Independent Panel's 
recommendations.
In the Order released June 8, 2007 (EB Docket No. 06-119 and WC Docket 
No. 06-63), the Commission directed the Public Safety and Homeland 
Security Bureau to implement several of the recommendations made by the 
Independent Panel. The Commission also adopted rules requiring some 
communications providers to have emergency/backup power and requiring 
certain communications providers to conduct analyses and submit reports 
on the redundancy and resiliency of their 911 and E911 networks and/or 
systems. Finally, the Commission extended limited regulatory relief 
from Section 272 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 
previously accorded by the Wireline Competition Bureau.
In an Order on Reconsideration released on October 4, 2007, the 
Commission considered six petitions for reconsideration and/or 
clarification of the June 2007 Order that adopted the backup power rule 
(section 12.2 of the Commission's rules). The Order on

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Reconsideration granted in part and denied in part the petitions. The 
Commission modified the backup power rule to address several 
meritorious issues raised by petitioners. This modification will 
facilitate carrier compliance and reduce the burden on local exchange 
carriers and commercial mobile radio service providers, while 
continuing to further important homeland security and public safety 
goals.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/07/06                    71 FR 38564
Order                           07/11/07                    72 FR 37655
Delay of Effective Date of Rule 08/10/07                    72 FR 44978
Petitions for Recon             08/20/07                    72 FR 46485
Order on Recon                  10/11/07                    72 FR 57879


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and 
Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public 
Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7452
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI78
_______________________________________________________________________




503. THE COMMERCIAL MOBILE ALERT SYSTEM

Legal Authority: PL 109-347 title VI; EO 13407; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 
154(i)

Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission 
initiated a comprehensive rulemaking to establish a commercial mobile 
alert system under which commercial mobile service providers may elect 
to transmit emergency alerts to the public.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/03/08                      73 FR 545
NPRM Comment Period End         02/04/08
First R&O                       07/24/08                    73 FR 43009
Second R&O                      08/14/08                    73 FR 47550
FNPRM                           08/14/08                    73 FR 47568


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and 
Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public 
Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7452
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AJ03
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Wireless Telecommunications Bureau



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 303

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
Second MO&O and Fifth 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
Second R&O and Sixth R&O        11/08/04                    69 FR 64664
Final Rule                      10/12/06                    71 FR 60075


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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. 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

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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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




506. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, COMPETITIVE BIDDING; 218-
219 MHZ COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES

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

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 Recon                  12/29/99                    64 FR 72956
Second Order on Recon           02/07/01                     66 FR 9212
Third Order on Recon of R&O and 
MO&O                            06/24/02                    67 FR 42507


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AG00
_______________________________________________________________________




507. 39 GHZ CHANNEL PLAN

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

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
Third NPRM Comment Period 
Extended                        10/04/04                    69 FR 59166


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




508. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT, AMENDMENT OF THE 
COMMISSION'S RULES--BROADBAND PCS COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND THE COMMERCIAL 
MOBILE RADIO SERVICE SPECTRUM CAP

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

Abstract: NPRM to modify the competitive bidding rules for the 
Broadband PCS F Block. Report and Order, adopted June 21,1996, modified 
the PCS/cellular rule and the cellular spectrum cap.

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
Third NPRM                      08/27/04                    69 FR 52632
Third NPRM Comment Period 
Extended                        10/04/04                    69 FR 59166


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




509. MULTIPLE ACCESS SYSTEMS

Legal Authority: 47 USC 302 to 303

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

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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
Eighth R&O                      04/08/02                    67 FR 16647
Second Order on Recon of Third 
R&O and Order on Recon of Fifth 
R&O                             07/21/03                    68 FR 42984
Final Rule                      10/07/03                    68 FR 57828
Final Rule                      09/30/05                    70 FR 57183


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AG87
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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

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

RIN: 3060-AH12
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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 Recon             04/09/01                    66 FR 18474
Second R&O                      06/26/02                    67 FR 43031
Third R&O                       06/18/03                    68 FR 42610
Order To Deny                   07/25/03                    68 FR 43942
Final Rule                      05/18/04                    69 FR 28062
Final Rule                      06/07/04                    69 FR 28062
Correcting Amendment            10/04/04                    69 FR 59145


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Jennifer Mock, Federal Communications Commission, 
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-1890
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH17
_______________________________________________________________________




513. SERVICE RULES FOR THE 746-764 AND 776-794 MHZ BANDS, AND REVISIONS 
TO THE COMMISSION'S RULES

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

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
Third MO&O and Order            07/30/02                    67 FR 49244


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AH32

[[Page 71487]]

_______________________________________________________________________




514. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1934 AS AMENDED

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

Abstract: In the Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order in WT Docket No. 
99-87 (Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order), the Federal Communications 
Commission (Commission or FCC) clarifies the Commission's Third Report 
and Order in this docket, and takes the opportunity to correct the 
inadvertent deletion of language in the rules regarding the schedule 
for Private Land Mobile Radio systems in the 150-174 MHz and 421-512 
MHz bands to transition to narrowband kHz technology.

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
Final Rule                      06/15/05                    70 FR 34666
NPRM                            06/15/05                    70 FR 34726
Final Rule                      05/11/05                    70 FR 24712
Final Rule                      07/15/05                    70 FR 41631
Final Rule                      04/18/07                    72 FR 19387
Fourth MO&O                     06/17/08                    73 FR 34201


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




515. AMENDMENT OF THE RULES TO LICENSE FIXED SERVICES AT 24 GHZ

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

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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




516. AMENDMENT OF GOVERNING MARITIME COMMUNICATIONS

Legal Authority: 47 USC 302 to 303

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
Second R&O, Sixth R&O, Second 
FNPRM                           04/06/04                    69 FR 18007
Comments Due                    06/07/04
Reply Comments Due              07/06/04
Second R&O and Sixth R&O        11/08/04                    69 FR 64664
NPRM                            11/08/06                    71 FR 65447
Final Action                    01/25/08                     73 FR 4475


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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-AH55
_______________________________________________________________________




517. COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES

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

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

________________________________________________________________________

Second 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
Sixth R&O and Order on Recon    09/05/00                    65 FR 53620
Order on Recon                  02/12/01                     66 FR 9773
Seventh R&O                     10/29/01                    66 FR 54447
Eighth R&O                      04/08/02                    67 FR 16647
Final Rule                      07/21/03                    68 FR 42984
Final Rule                      10/07/03                    68 FR 57828
Final Rule                      09/30/05                    70 FR 57183


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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-AH57
_______________________________________________________________________




518. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW SPECTRUM AGGREGATION LIMITS FOR 
COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO SERVICES

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

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

[[Page 71488]]

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

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

RIN: 3060-AH81
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 160; 47 
USC 201 and 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 
308 to 310

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
Final Rule                      11/15/04                    69 FR 65544
Final Rule                      12/27/04                    69 FR 77522
Proposed Rule                   12/27/04                    69 FR 77560
Final Rule                      08/01/07                    72 FR 41935


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




520. REEXAMINATION OF ROAMING OBLIGATIONS OF COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO 
SERVICE PROVIDERS

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 152(n); 47 USC 154(i) and 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

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/21/00                    65 FR 69891
NPRM                            09/28/05                    70 FR 56612
NPRM                            01/19/06                     71 FR 3029
FNPRM                           08/30/07                    72 FR 50085
Final Rule                      08/30/07                    72 FR 50064


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Christina Clearwater, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecom. Bureau, Auctions Division, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1893
Email: [email protected]

Won Kim, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1368
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH83
_______________________________________________________________________




521. AMENDMENT TO LICENSING LOW POWER OPERATIONS IN 450-470 MHZ BAND

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

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
Final Rule                      10/12/04                    69 FR 60561


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AH84
_______________________________________________________________________




522. REVIEW OF QUIET ZONES APPLICATION PROCEDURES

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

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
Final Rule                      09/23/04                    69 FR 56956
Final Rule                      12/06/04                    69 FR 70378


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

Abstract: The Commission has adopted allocation and service rules for 
the 48 MHz of spectrum in the 698-746 MHz

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band currently occupied by television channels 52-59.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/13/01                    66 FR 19106
R&O                             02/06/02                     67 FR 5491
MO&O                            07/09/02                    67 FR 45380
Final Rule                      08/28/04                    69 FR 51706


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AH89
_______________________________________________________________________




524. YEAR 2000 BIENNIAL REVIEW (WT DOCKET NO. 01-108)

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Abstract: The year 2000 part 22 Biennial Review Report and 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

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
_______________________________________________________________________




525. AIR-GROUND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

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

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
Final Rule                      04/13/05                    70 FR 19293
NPRM                            04/13/05                    70 FR 19377
Final Rule Correction           04/27/05                    70 FR 21663
Final Rule                      12/27/05                    70 FR 76411


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AI27
_______________________________________________________________________




526. AMENDMENTS OF VARIOUS RULES AFFECTING WIRELESS RADIO SERVICES (WT 
DOCKET NO. 03-264)

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

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
NPRM                            10/19/05                    70 FR 60770
Final Rule                      10/20/05                    70 FR 61049
Proposed Rule                   05/02/07                    72 FR 24238
Final Rule                      05/16/07                    72 FR 27688
Final Rule                      08/24/07                    72 FR 48814
Final Rule                      05/02/08                    73 FR 24180


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Nina Shafran, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2781
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI30
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

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
NPRM                            12/15/04                    69 FR 75174
Final Rule                      12/15/04                    69 FR 75144
Final Rule                      04/27/05                    70 FR 21652


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Allen A. Barna, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0620
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI31
_______________________________________________________________________




528. EXTENDING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO TRIBAL LANDS

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

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
Final Rule                      10/18/04                    69 FR 61317


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




529. AMENDMENT OF COMMISSION RULES CONCERNING AIRPORT TERMINAL USE 
FREQUENCIES 450-470 MHZ BAND OF THE PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES 
(WT DOCKET NO. 02-318)

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

Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on revisions to the use of 
Airport Terminal Use (ATU)

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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
Final Rule                      03/24/05                    70 FR 15005


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AI33
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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
Final Rule                      11/22/04                    69 FR 67823
Final Rule                      11/22/04                    69 FR 67853
Final Rule                      02/08/05                     70 FR 6750
Final Rule                      02/08/05                     70 FR 6761
Final Rule                      04/06/05                    70 FR 17327
Notice                          06/15/05                    70 FR 34764
Final Rule                      09/28/05                    70 FR 56583
Notice                          10/26/05                    70 FR 61823
Final Rule                      12/28/05                    70 FR 76704
Proposed Rule                   09/21/06                    71 FR 55149
Clarification                   06/20/07                    72 FR 33914
Final Rule                      07/20/07                    72 FR 39756


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AI34
_______________________________________________________________________




531. REVIEW OF PART 87 OF THE COMMISSION'S RULES CONCERNING AVIATION (WT 
DOCKET NO. 01-289)

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

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
NPRM                            12/06/06                    71 FR 70710
Final Rule                      12/06/06                    71 FR 70671


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
_______________________________________________________________________




532. HEARING AID-COMPATIBLE TELEPHONES (WT DOCKET NOS. 01-309 & 06-150)

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 251 to 254; 47 USC 303; 
47 USC 332

Abstract: This item modifies exemptions for wireless phones under the 
Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC Act) to require that digital 
wireless phones be capable of being effectively used with hearing aids. 
It finds that modifying the exemption will extend the benefits of 
wireless telecommunications to individuals with hearing disabilities--
including emergency, business, and social communications--thereby 
increasing the value of the wireless network for all Americans.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/23/01                    66 FR 58703
R&O                             09/16/03                    68 FR 54173
Notice                          11/14/03                    68 FR 64625
NPRM                            07/27/05                    70 FR 43386
Final Rule                      07/27/05                    70 FR 43323
NPRM                            08/21/06                    71 FR 48506
NPRM Comment Period End         09/20/06
NPRM                            09/26/06                    71 FR 57455
Proposed Rule                   05/02/07                    72 FR 24236
Final Rule                      05/16/07                    72 FR 27688
Final Rule                      08/24/07                    72 FR 48814


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Andra Cunningham, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1630
Fax: 202 428-2227
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI57
_______________________________________________________________________




533. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMERCIAL SPECTRUM ENHANCEMENT ACT (CSEA) 
AND MODERNIZATION OF THE COMMISSION'S COMPETITIVE BIDDING RULES AND 
PROCEDURES (WT DOCKET NO. 05-211)

Legal Authority: 15 USC 79; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i)-(j); 47 USC 155; 
47 USC 155(c); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 225; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307; 47 
USC 309; 47 USC 309(j); 47 USC 325(e); 47 USC 334; 47 USC 336; 47 USC 
339; 47 USC 554

Abstract: This proceeding implements rules and procedures needed to 
comply with the recently enacted Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act 
(CSEA). It establishes a mechanism for reimbursing federal agencies out 
of spectrum auction proceeds for the cost of relocating their 
operations from certain ``eligible frequencies'' that have been 
reallocated from Federal to non-Federal use. It also seeks to improve 
the Commission's ability to achieve Congress's directives with regard 
to designated entities and to ensure that, in accordance with the 
intent of Congress, every recipient of its designated entity benefits 
is an entity that uses its licenses to directly provide facilities-
based telecommunications services for the benefit of the public.

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Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/14/05                    70 FR 43372
Declaratory Ruling              06/14/05                    70 FR 43322
R&O                             01/24/06                     71 FR 6214
FNPRM                           02/03/06                     71 FR 6992
Second R&O                      04/25/06                    71 FR 26245
Order on Recon of Second R&O    06/02/06                    71 FR 34272
Order on Recon of Second R&O    06/02/06                    71 FR 34272
Comment Period End              09/20/06
Reply Comment Period End        10/20/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, Asst. Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7384
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI88
_______________________________________________________________________




534.  FACILITATING THE PROVISION OF FIXED AND MOBILE 
BROADBAND ACCESS EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ADVANCED SERVICES IN THE 2150-
2162 AND 2500-2690 MHZ BANDS; REVIEWING OF THE SPECTRUM SHARING PLAN 
AMONG NON-GEOST

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 301 to 303; 47 USC 307 ; 47 USC 
309; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 336 and 337

Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on whether to assign Educational 
Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum in the Gulf of Mexico. It also seeks 
comment on how to license unassigned and available EBS spectrum. 
Specifically, we seek comment on whether it would be in the public 
interest to develop a scheme for licensing unassigned EBS spectrum that 
avoids mutual exclusivity; we ask whether EBS eligible entities could 
participate fully in a spectrum auction; we seek comment on the use of 
small business size standards and bidding credits for EBS if we adopt a 
licensing scheme that could result in mutually exclusive applications; 
we seek comment on the proper market size and size of spectrum blocks 
for new EBS licenses; and we seek comment on issuing one license to a 
State agency designated by the Governor to be the spectrum manager, 
using frequency coordinators to avoid mutually exclusive EBS 
applications, as well as other alternative licensing schemes. The 
Commission must develop a new licensing scheme for EBS in order to 
achieve the Commission's goal of facilitating the development of new 
and innovative wireless services for the benefit of students throughout 
the nation.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/02/03                    68 FR 34560
FNPRM                           07/29/04                    69 FR 72048
R&O                             07/29/04                    69 FR 72020
MO&O                            04/27/06                    71 FR 35178
Further NPRM                    03/20/08                    73 FR 26067
MO&O                            03/20/08                    73 FR 26032


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, WTB, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554
Phone: 202 418-0797
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AJ12
_______________________________________________________________________


Federal Communications Commission (FCC)               Long-Term Actions


Wireline Competition Bureau



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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 et seq

Abstract: As required by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the 
Commission sought comment on proposals for reforming universal service. 
On November 8, 1996, the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service 
issued a recommended decision on changes to the universal service 
support mechanisms. In addition, on January 10, 1997, the Commission 
issued an NPRM and NOI on changes to the Board of Directors of the 
National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA), regarding the 
administration of universal service. On May 8, 1997, the Commission, at 
the direction of Congress, released its order implementing the 
universal service portions of the 1996 Act. On December 30, 1997, the 
Commission issued the Fourth Order on Reconsideration which made 
changes and clarifications to the May 8 Order. On June 22, 1998, the 
Commission issued the Fifth 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 Fifth 
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 Fifth 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 Thirteenth 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 Thirteenth Order on Reconsideration, 
the Commission also decided to implement the new high-cost support 
mechanism on January 1, 2000, instead of July 1,

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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 issuedthe Tenth Report 
and Order in which 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 5-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 5-year interim freeze of the 
part 36 jurisdictional separations rules, pending comprehensive reform 
of the separations process. The 5-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 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

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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 petitions 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 directors serve 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 a 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 Third Report and 
Order and Second 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.
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.
On May 14, 2004, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
that sought comment on various abbreviated dialing arrangements that 
could be used by state ``One Call'' notification systems in compliance 
with the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002.
On June 8, 2004, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
that sought comment on the Recommended Decision of the Joint Board on 
Universal Service concerning the process for designation of eligible 
telecommunications carriers (ETCs) and the Commission's rules regarding 
high-cost universal service support.
On June 28, 2004, the Commission issued an Order that asked the Joint 
Board to review the Commission's rules relating to the high-cost 
universal service support mechanism for rural carriers and to determine 
the appropriate rural mechanism to succeed the 5-year plan adopted in 
the Rural Task Force Order.
On June 30, 2004, the Commission issued an Order appointing the 
Honorable Robert Nelson, Commissioner of the Michigan Public Service 
Commission to serve on the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal 
Service.
On July 20, 2004, the Commission issued an Order that granted, in part, 
waiver requests filed by AT&T, SBC and Verizon regarding the true-up 
process for universal service contributions based on 2003 revenues.
On July 30, 2004, the Commission issued an Order on Reconsideration

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and Fourth Report and Order that addressed Petitions for 
Reconsideration of the Commitment Adjustment Order, which directed the 
Universal Service Administrative Company to cancel any E-rate funding 
commitments that were made in violation of the Telecommunications Act 
of 1996 and to recover any erroneously distributed funds from service 
providers.
On August 13, 2004, the Commission issued a Fifth Report and Order and 
Order that adopted measures to protect against waste, fraud and abuse 
in the administration of the Schools and Libraries Universal Service 
Support Mechanism. The document also resolved a number of issues that 
have arisen from audit activities conducted as part of ongoing 
oversight over the administration of the universal service fund (USF) 
and addressed programmatic concerns raised by the Office of Inspector 
General.
On August 26, 2004, the Commission issued an Order that granted in part 
NeuStar's Request to perform certain changes and transactions that do 
not affect its neutrality without Commission approval.
On September 9, 2004, the Commission issued a Fourth Report to Congress 
that concluded the Commission's Fourth inquiry under section 706 of the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996. It concludes that the overall goal of 
section 706 is being met, and that advanced telecommunications 
capability is being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and 
timely fashion.
On September 16, 2004, the Commission issued a Second Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking that sought comment on the North American Numbering 
Council recommendation for reducing the time interval for intermodal 
porting. The Commission also sought comment on implementation issues in 
the event that a reduced intermodal porting interval is adopted.
On September 27, 2004, the Commission issued a Memorandum Opinion and 
Order that dismissed as moot Accipiter's Application for Review of a 
decision by the Accounting and Audits Division made on delegated 
authority, denying Accipiter's request for waiver of 47 CFR sections 
36.611 and 36.612.
On October 29, 2004, the Commission issued a Memorandum Opinion and 
Order that granted the Application for Review of a decision by the 
Common Carrier Bureau made on delegated authority, which granted 
Sandwich Isles a waiver to be treated as an incumbent Local Exchange 
Carrier serving a previously unserved area for purposes of receiving 
high-cost universal service support.
On October 29, 2004, the Commission issued an Order that denied a 
petition for reconsideration filed by Business Service Center, Inc., 
Mobile Phone of Texas, Inc., and 3 Rivers PCS, Inc. requesting that the 
Commission reconsider its ``safe harbor'' guidelines, adopted in 1998, 
which allow several categories of carriers to assume that a certain 
percentage of their telecommunications revenues is interstate for 
universal service reporting and contribution purposes.
On November 29, 2004, the Commission issued an Order on Reconsideration 
that addressed twelve petitions for reconsideration of the Universal 
Service First Report and Order and the Fourth Order on Reconsideration. 
These petitions concerned, among other issues, the high-cost and 
Schools and Libraries mechanisms, and contribution methodology.
On December 17, 2004, the Commission issued a Second Report and Order, 
Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
that modified its rules to improve the effectiveness of the rural 
health care universal service support mechanism.
On December 30, 2004, the Commission issued an Order that approved the 
nominations of two state commissioners, Elliott Smith and Ray Baum to 
the Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service.
On January 10, 2005, the Commission issued an Order and Order on 
Reconsideration that amended 47 CFR section 54.305 so that it does not 
apply to transfers to exchanges between non-rural carriers after the 
phase-down of interim hold-harmless support, and granted a request by 
the National Telephone Cooperative Association to provide that rural 
carriers may receive ``safety valve'' support for investment made in 
the first year of operating acquired exchanges.
On January 10, 2005, the Commission issued an Order that denied in part 
and granted in part a request by Valor for waiver of 47 CFR section 
54.305. The waiver allowed it to receive additional safety valve 
support consistent with the modifications to the safety valve mechanism 
contained in the CompanionOrder.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Recommended Decision Federal-
State Joint Board, Universal 
Service                         11/08/96                    61 FR 63778
First R&O                       05/08/97                    62 FR 32862
Second R&O                      05/08/97                    62 FR 32862
Order on Recon                  07/10/97                    62 FR 40742
R&O and Second Order on Recon   07/18/97                    62 FR 41294
Second R&O, and FNPRM           08/15/97                    62 FR 47404
Third R&O                       10/14/97                    62 FR 56118
Second Order on Recon           11/26/97                    62 FR 65036
Fourth Order on Recon           12/30/97                     62 FR 2093
Fifth Order on Recon            06/22/98                    63 FR 43088
Fifth R&O                       10/28/98                    63 FR 63993
Eighth Order on Recon           11/21/98
Second Recommended Decision     11/25/98                    63 FR 67837
Thirteenth Order on Recon       06/09/99                    64 FR 30917
FNPRM                           06/14/99                    64 FR 31780
FNPRM                           09/30/99                    64 FR 52738
Fourteenth Order on Recon       11/16/99                    64 FR 62120
Fifteenth Order on Recon        11/30/99                    64 FR 66778
Tenth R&O                       12/01/99                    64 FR 67372
Ninth R&O and Eighteenth Order 
on Recon                        12/01/99                    64 FR 67416
Nineteenth Order on Recon       12/30/99                    64 FR 73427
Twentieth Order on Recon        05/08/00                    65 FR 26513
Public Notice                   07/18/00                    65 FR 44507
Twelfth 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
Fourteenth 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

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FNPRM and R&O                   02/26/02                    67 FR 11254
NPRM                            04/19/02                    67 FR 34653
Order and Second FNPRM          12/13/02                    67 FR 79543
NPRM                            02/25/03                    68 FR 12020
Public Notice                   02/26/03                    68 FR 10724
Second R&O and FNPRM            06/20/03                    68 FR 36961
Twenty-Fifth 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
NPRM                            05/14/04                     69 FR 3130
NPRM                            06/08/04                    69 FR 40839
Order                           06/28/04                    69 FR 48232
Order on Recon & Fourth R&O     07/30/04                    69 FR 55983
Fifth R&O and Order             08/13/04                    69 FR 55097
Order                           08/26/04                    69 FR 57289
Second FNPRM                    09/16/04                    69 FR 61334
Order & Order on Recon          01/10/05                    70 FR 10057
Sixth R&O                       03/14/05                    70 FR 19321
R&O                             03/17/05                    70 FR 29960
MO&O                            03/30/05                    70 FR 21779
NPRM & FNPRM                    06/14/05                    70 FR 41658
Order                           10/14/05                    70 FR 65850
Order                           10/27/05
NPRM                            01/11/06                     71 FR 1721
Report Number 2747              01/12/06                     71 FR 2042
Order                           02/08/06                     71 FR 6485
FNPRM                           03/15/06                    71 FR 13393
R&O and NPRM                    07/10/06                    71 FR 38781
Order                           01/01/06                     71 FR 6485
Order                           05/16/06                    71 FR 30298
MO&O and FNPRM                  05/16/06                    71 FR 29843
R&O                             06/27/06                    71 FR 38781
Public Notice                   08/11/06                    71 FR 50420
Order                           09/29/06                    71 FR 65517
Public Notice                   03/12/07                    72 FR 36706
Public Notice                   03/13/07                    72 FR 40816
Public Notice                   03/16/07                    72 FR 39421


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Adrian Wright, Telecommunications Policy Analyst, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0792
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AF85
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154; 47 USC 222; 47 USC 272; 47 USC 
303(r)

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 Recon                  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
Third R&O and Third FNPRM       09/20/02                    67 FR 59205
NPRM                            03/15/06                    71 FR 13317
NPRM                            06/08/07                    72 FR 31782
Final Rule, Announcement of 
Effective Date                  06/08/07                    72 FR 31948


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney-Advisor, WCB, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7958
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG43
_______________________________________________________________________




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

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

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 29, 2002, the Commission released an 
Order on Reconsideration (FCC02-11)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.
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,

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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.
On May 3, 2005, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration 
(FCC 05-93) resolving petitions for reconsideration of the Second Order 
on Reconsideration and the First Report and Order. The Commission 
clarified its rules regarding the use of DA data obtained pursuant to 
section 251(b)(3) of the Act, and denied BellSouth and SBC's joint 
petition for reconsideration which sought authority to place 
contractual restrictions on competing DA providers' use of DA 
information. The Commission reaffirmed that LECs are required to 
provide nondiscriminatory access to their entire local DA database 
including local DA data acquired from third parties. The Commission 
also accepted Qwest's request to withdraw its petition for 
reconsideration of the First Report and Order, and resolved SBC's 
petition for reconsideration of the Second Order on Reconsideration.

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 R&O                       02/21/01                    66 FR 10965
NPRM                            02/14/02                     67 FR 6902
Order on Recon                  08/17/05                    70 FR 48290


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Rodney McDonald, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7513
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AG50
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Legal Authority: 47 USC 251

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 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.
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 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.
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.On March 2, 2004, the 
Commission's August 21, 2003 Report and Order and Order on Remand was 
affirmed in part and vacated and remanded in part. USTA v. FCC, 359 
F.3d 554 (D.C. Cir. 2004).
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.
On October 18, 2004, the Commission released and Order on 
Reconsideration concluding that fiber-to-the-curb (FTTC) loops shall be 
subject to the same unbundling framework that the Commission 
established for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) loops. 69 FR 77950.
On February 4, 2005, the Commission released an Order on Remand, 70 FR 
8940, responding to the D.C. Circuit's remand of certain parts of the 
Triennial Review Order, including several aspects of the impairment 
standard as well as new determinations regarding unbundling 
requirements for local circuit switching, high-capacity loops, and 
dedicated transport. Specifically, the Commission determined that 
incumbent LECs have no obligation to unbundle local circuit switching 
and adopted a 12-month plan to transition existing customers of 
unbundled switching to other arrangements. Regarding high-capacity 
loops, the

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Commission determined that competing carriers are not impaired (thus, 
are not entitled to access as UNEs) dark fiber loop circuits. Competing 
carriers are, however, impaired without access to DS1 and DS3 loops, 
except in wire centers that meet specific business lines and fiber-
based collocation thresholds. Similarly, with respect to dedicated 
transport, the Commission determined that competing carriers are 
impaired without access to DS1, DS3 and dark fiber transport, except on 
routes connecting a pair of wire centers, each containing a specified 
number of business lines or a specified number of fiber-based 
collocators.
On March 14, 2005, the Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued 
an order denying a petition filed by Verizon seeking a stay of the 
Commission's rule alowing competitive LECs to ``convert'' tariffed 
incumbent LEC special access arrangements to unbundled network element 
(UNE) arrangements if the competitive LEC is eligible to order the 
UNE(s) at issue.
On April 25, 2005 and May 25, 2005, the Commission issued Public 
Notices establishing comment periods in response to petitions for 
reconsideration of the Commission's Order on Remand (Triennial Review 
Order).
On June 16, 2006, the United States Court of Appeals for the District 
of Columbia Circuit upheld the Commission's Order on Remand, 70 FR 
8940.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Second FNPRM                    04/26/99                    64 FR 20238
Fourth FNPRM                    01/14/00                     65 FR 2367
Errata Third R&O and Fourth 
FNPRM                           01/18/00                     65 FR 2542
Second Errata Third R&O and 
Fourth FNPRM                    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
Second 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
Public Notice                   10/20/04
Order on Recon                  12/29/04                    69 FR 77950
Order on Remand                 02/04/04
Public Notice                   04/25/05                    70 FR 29313
Public Notice                   05/25/05                    70 FR 34765


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Associate Chief, Competition Policy 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0942
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH44
_______________________________________________________________________




539. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY REVIEW--TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE QUALITY 
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

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

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

Agency Contact: Alex Johns, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1167
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH72
_______________________________________________________________________




540. ACCESS CHARGE REFORM AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM

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

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

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optional alternative regulation mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. 
In conjunction with the consideration of those alternative regulation 
proposals, the Commission 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.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/25/01                     66 FR 7725
FNPRM                           11/30/01                    66 FR 59761
R&O                             11/30/01                    66 FR 59719
Second FNPRM                    03/23/04                    69 FR 13794
Order                           05/06/04                    69 FR 25325


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AH74
_______________________________________________________________________




541. NUMBERING RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION

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

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 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

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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 were required to deploy LNP as of 
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.
In the NRO Order and Fifth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the 
Commission granted petitions for delegated authority to implement 
mandatory thousands-block pooling filed by the Public Service 
Commission of West Virginia, the Nebraska Public Service Commission, 
the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the Michigan Public Service 
Commission, and the Missouri Public Service Commission. In granting 
these petitions, the Commission permitted these states to optimize 
numbering resources and further extend the life of the specific 
numbering plan areas. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the 
Commission sought comment on whether it should delegate authority to 
all states to implement mandatory thousands-block number pooling 
consistent with the parameters set forth in the NRO Order.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            06/17/99                    64 FR 32471
R&O and FNPRM                   06/16/00                    65 FR 37703
Second R&O and Second FNPRM     02/08/01                     66 FR 9528
Third R&O and Second Order on 
Recon                           02/12/02                      67 FR 643
Third O on Recon & Third FNPRM  04/05/02                    67 FR 16347
Fourth R&O and Fourth NPRM      07/21/03                    68 FR 43003
Order & Fifth FNPRM             03/15/06                    71 FR 13393


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AH80
_______________________________________________________________________




542. NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER ASSOCIATION PETITION

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

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


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AI47
_______________________________________________________________________




543. IP-ENABLED SERVICES

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

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

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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.
On June 16, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register 
notice that public information collections set forth in the First 
Report and Order were being submitted for review to the office of 
management and budget.
On July 27, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register 
notice that the information collection requirements adopted in the 
First Report and Order were approved in OMB No. 3060-1085 and would 
become effective on July 29, 2005.
On August 31, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register 
notice of the comment cycle for three Petitions for Reconsideration 
and/or Clarification of the First Report and Order.On July 10, 2006, 
the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it had 
adopted on June 21, 2006, rules that make interim modifications to the 
existing approach for assessing contributions to the Federal universal 
service fund (USF or Fund) in order to provide stability while the 
Commission continues to examine more fundamental reform.
On June 8, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register 
notice that it had adopted on April 2, 2007, an item strengthening the 
Commission's rules to protect the privacy of customer proprietary 
network information (CPNI) that is collected and held by providers of 
communications services, and a further notice of proposed rulemaking 
seeking comment on what steps the Commission should take, if any, to 
secure further the privacy of customer information.
On August 6, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register 
notice that it had adopted on May 31, 2007, and item extending the 
disability access requirements that currently apply to 
telecommunications service providers and equipment manufacturers under 
section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to providers 
of ``interconnected voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services,'' as 
defined by the Commission, and to manufacturers of specially designed 
equipment used to provide those services. In addition, the Commission 
extended the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) requirements 
contained in its regulations to interconnected VoIP providers.
On August 7, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register a 
notice that a petition for reconsideration of the CPNI order described 
above had been filed.
On August 16, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register 
notice that it had adopted on August 2, 2007, an item amending the 
Commission's Schedule of Regulatory Fees by, inter alia, incorporating 
regulatory fee payment obligations for interconnected VoIP service 
providers, which shall become effective November 15, 2007, which is 90 
days from date of notification to Congress.
On November 1, 2007, the Commission gave notice that it granted in 
part, denied in part, and sought comment on petitions filed by the 
Voice on the Net Coalition, the United States Telecom Association, and 
Hamilton Telephone Company seeking a stay or waiver of certain aspects 
of the Commission's VoIP Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Order 
(72 FR 61813; 72 FR 61882).
On December 13,2007, the Commission announced the effective date of its 
revised CPNI rules (72 FR 70808).
On December 6, 2007, OMB approved the public information collection 
pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for the Commission's 
CPNI rules (72 FR 72358).
On February 21, 2008, the Commission published in the Federal Register 
notice that the Commission adopted rules extending local number 
portability obligations and numbering administration support 
obligations to interconnected VoIP services. The Commission also 
explained it had responded to the District of Columbia Circuit Court of 
Appeals stay of the Commission's Intermodal Number Portability Order by 
publishing a Final Regulatory Flexibility Act (73 FR 9463; R&O 02/21/
2008).
On February 21, 2008, the Commission published in the Federal Register 
notice that it sought comment on other changes to its LNP and numbering 
related rules, including whether to extend such rules to interconnected 
VoIP providers (73 FR 9507).
On August 6, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register 
notice that it had extended Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) 
regulations to interconnected VoIP providers and extended certain 
disability access requirements to interconnected VoIP providers and to 
manufacturers of specially designed equipment used to provide such 
service (72 FR 43546).
On May 15, 2008, the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs 
Bureau published in the Federal Register notice that it had granted 
interconnected VoIP providers an extension of time to route 711-dialed 
calls to an appropriate telecommunications relay service (TRS) center 
in certain circumstances (73 FR 28057).

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/29/04                    69 FR 16193
NPRM Comment Period End         07/14/04
First R&O                       06/03/05                    70 FR 37273
Public Notice                   06/16/05                    70 FR 37403
First R&O Effective             07/29/05                    70 FR 43323
Public Notice                   08/31/05                    70 FR 51815
R&O                             07/10/06                    71 FR 38781
R&O and FNPRM                   06/08/07                    72 FR 31948
FNPRM Comment Period End        07/09/07                    72 FR 31782
R&O                             08/06/07                    72 FR 43546
Public Notice                   08/07/07                    72 FR 44136
R&O                             08/16/07                    72 FR 45908
Public Notice                   11/01/07                    72 FR 61813
Public Notice                   11/01/07                    72 FR 61882
Public Notice                   12/13/07                    72 FR 70808
Public Notice                   12/20/07                    72 FR 72358
R&O                             02/21/08                     73 FR 9463
NPRM                            02/21/08                     73 FR 9507
Order                           05/15/08                    73 FR 28057
Order                           05/15/08                    73 FR 28057


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Associate Chief, Competition Policy 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-0942
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI48

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544. CONSUMER PROTECTION IN THE BROADBAND ERA

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 154; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 
USC 214; 47 USC 222; 47 USC 225; 47 USC 251 and 252; 47 USC 254 to 256; 
47 USC 258; 47 USC 303(R)

Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission initiated this 
rulemaking in order to develop a framework that ensures that, as the 
telecommunications industry shifts from narrowband to broadband 
services, consumer protection needs are met by all providers of 
broadband Internet access service, regardless of the underlying 
technology providers use to offer the service. The Commission sought 
comment on whether adopting regulations, pursuant to its ancillary 
jurisdiction under title I of the Communications Act, to address 
consumer privacy, unauthorized changes to service, truth-in-billing, 
network outage reporting, discontinuance of service, rate averaging, 
and enforcement concerns, would be desirable and necessary as a matter 
of public policy. The Commission also sought comment on whether it 
should instead rely on market forces to address some or all of these 
areas of potential concern. The rulemaking also explores whether there 
are other areas of consumer protection related to wireline broadband 
Internet access service for which the Commission should adopt 
regulations pursuant to its ancillary jurisdiction.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/17/05                    70 FR 60259
NPRM Comment Period End         03/01/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: William Kehoe, Senior Counsel for Convergence, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-1580
Fax: 202 418-1413
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AI73
_______________________________________________________________________




545. ESTABLISHING JUST AND REASONABLE RATES FOR LOCAL EXCHANGE CARRIERS 
(WC DOCKET NO. 07-135)

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined

Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is 
examining whether its existing rules governing the setting of tariffed 
rates by local exchange carriers (LECs) provide incentives and 
opportunities for carriers to increase access demand endogenously with 
the result that the tariff rates are no longer just and reasonable. The 
Commission tentatively concluded that it must revise its tariff rules 
so that it can be confident that tariffed rates remain just and 
reasonable even if a carrier experiences or induces significant 
increases in access demand. The Commission seeks comment on the types 
of activities that are causing the increases in interstate access 
demand and the effects of such demand increases on the cost structures 
of LECs. The Commission also seeks comment on several means of ensuring 
just and reasonable rates going forward. The NPRM invites comment on 
potential traffic stimulation by rate-of-return LECs, price cap LECs, 
and competitive LECs, as well as other forms of intercarrier traffic 
stimulation. Comments were received on December 17, 2007, and reply 
comments were received on January 16, 2008.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/15/07                    72 FR 64179
NPRM Comment Period End         12/17/07


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

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

RIN: 3060-AJ02
_______________________________________________________________________




546. JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 205; 47 
USC 221(c); 47 USC 254; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 410

Abstract: Jurisdictional separations is the process, pursuant to part 
36 of the Commission's rules, by which incumbent local exchange 
carriers apportion regulated costs between the intrastate and 
interstate jurisdictions. In 1997, the Commission initiated a 
proceeding seeking comment on the extent to which legislative changes, 
technological changes, and market changes warrant comprehensive reform 
of the separations process. In 2001, the Commission adopted the 
Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations' recommendation 
to impose an interim freeze of the part 36 category relationships and 
jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of five years, 
pending comprehensive reform of the part 36 separations rules. In 2006, 
the Commission adopted an Order and Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, which extended the separations freeze for a period of three 
years and sought comment on comprehensive reform.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/05/97                    62 FR 59842
NPRM Comment Period End         12/10/97
Order                           06/21/01                    66 FR 33202
Order and FNPRM                 05/26/06                    71 FR 29882
Order and FNPRM Comment Period 
End                             08/22/06


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: Ted Burmeister, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-7389
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AJ06
_______________________________________________________________________




547.  IMPLEMENTATION OF NET 911 IMPROVEMENT ACT

Legal Authority: PL 110-283

Abstract: On July 23, 2008, the New and Emerging Technologies Act was 
enacted.
On August 25, 2008, the Commission released an NPRM seeking comment on 
implementing the NET 911 Improvement Act.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/28/08                    73 FR 50741

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NPRM Comment Period End         09/09/08


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Agency Contact: R. Matthew Warner, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554
Phone: 202 418-2419
Email: [email protected]

RIN: 3060-AJ09
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