**Before the**

**Federal Communications Commission**

**Washington, D.C. 20554**

In the Matter of )

)

Rechannelization of the 17.7-19.7 GHz ) WT Docket No. 04-143

Frequency Band for Fixed Microwave Services )

under Part 101 of the Commission's Rules )

**NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING**

Adopted: March 31, 2004 Released: April 19, 2004

By the Commission:

Comments Date: **\[30 days from publication in the Federal Register\]**

Reply Comments Date: **\[60 days from publication in the Federal
Register\]**.

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

Paragraph No.

I. INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY...............................................1

II\.
BACKGROUND...........................................................................................3

III\.
DISCUSSION..............................................................................................6

IV\. PROCEDURAL
MATTERS............................................................................17

V. ORDERING
CLAUSES.................................................................................23

APPENDIX A: Existing Paired Channels Remaining After Relocation

APPENDIX B: Proposed Additional Channels for 18 GHz Band Plan

APPENDIX C: Proposed Rules

APPENDIX D: Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

**I. INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY**

1.  In this *Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,* we address the
    channelization of the 17.7-19.7 GHz band ("18 GHz band") in an
    effort to promote effective utilization of the portion of the band
    that is designated for use by terrestrial fixed services ("FS").
    Previously, the Commission adopted a band plan to accommodate
    sharing of the 18 GHz band by the FS, Geostationary Satellite Orbit
    Fixed Satellite Service ("GSO/FSS"), Non-Geostationary Satellite
    Orbit Fixed-Satellite Service ("NGSO/FSS"), and Mobile-Satellite
    Service feeder links ("MSS/FL").[^1] As part of this band plan, the
    Commission authorized the "blanket licensing" of satellite earth
    stations in some portions of the band where the FS had previously
    been co-primary.[^2] While the FS community continues to have access
    to portions of the 18 GHz band either on an exclusive primary or
    co-primary basis, there is a need to rechannelize the FS portion of
    the 18 GHz band so that it can effectively and efficiently utilize
    the spectrum. We believe that such action is necessary not only to
    accommodate the FS licensees within the 18 GHz band that need to
    relocate but also to meet the needs of those FS licensees who seek
    narrow bandwidth channels. We believe that our proposals and
    decisions herein will promote more efficient use of the remaining FS
    spectrum in the 18 GHz band and help to increase spectrum
    availability for new FS operations, both by incumbents and new
    entrants.

2.  The significant proposals contained in the *Notice of Proposed
    Rulemaking* are as follows:

-   We propose a band plan for the FS paired and unpaired spectrum from
    17.7-18.3 GHz and 19.3-19.7 GHz, based on a filing by the Fixed
    Wireless Communications Coalition ("FWCC"), [^3] consisting of a
    variety of channel bandwidths (including narrower bandwidths and
    those of thirty and fifty megahertz) and a block of unpaired
    spectrum from 17.7-17.74 GHz.

-   We propose to designate a contiguous 500 megahertz block of one-way
    spectrum from 17.8-18.3 GHz for use by multichannel video
    programming distributors ("MVPDs"). We give licensees flexibility
    within such block to determine the appropriate bandwidth for their
    operations.

-   We decline to grant a request filed by the by FWCC and the National
    Spectrum Managers Association ("NSMA") for a blanket waiver of the
    Commission\'s Rules to permit FS users to be licensed largely in
    accordance with the proposed band plan.[^4] Instead, we have
    determined that we will consider individual waiver requests meeting
    the conditions stated below.

II. **BACKGROUND**

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3.  The 18 GHz band currently serves a variety of terrestrial
    communications needs and is an important band for the growth of
    terrestrial services.[^5] Prior to the rule changes adopted by the
    Commission on June 8, 2000 in the *18 GHz Report and Order*, the 18
    GHz band was available for co-primary FS and FSS use under Parts 21,
    25, 74, 78, and 101 of the Commission's Rules.[^6] In its 18 GHz
    band plan, the Commission designated the following spectrum for FS
    use: [^7] the 17.7-18.3 GHz band on a primary basis, and the
    19.3-19.7 GHz band on a co-primary basis (with MSS/FL).[^8]
    Recognizing the importance of existing FS systems in the 18 GHz
    band, the Commission permitted FS stations currently operating in
    spectrum designated in the *18 GHz Report and Order* for exclusive
    satellite use to continue to operate on a co-primary basis for a
    period of ten years, subject to newly established rules allowing
    satellite providers to relocate FS stations in the event of
    interference.[^9] During this ten-year period, existing FS stations
    may relocate in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section
    101.85 of the Commission's Rules.[^10] After this period, existing
    FS stations may continue to operate on a non-interference basis, but
    no compensation will be paid if they relocate.[^11] The Commission
    also stated, in the *First Order on Reconsideration*, that it would
    undertake a separate proceeding to rechannelize the portions of the
    18 GHz band to which the FS still had access in order to facilitate
    this relocation.[^12]

4.  The following chart shows the bandwidth and allocation of 18 GHz FS
    channels prior to the *18 GHz* *Report and Order*. In the satellite
    blocks at the bottom of the chart, "(Blanket)" indicates the bands
    that are now allocated on a primary basis for exclusive satellite
    use.

    ![](media/image1.jpeg){width="7.389583333333333in"
    height="5.204861111111111in"}

    The chart illustrates that the 18 GHz band spectrum available for FS
    containing the narrowest (five megahertz) paired channels, the
    18.76-19.16 GHz band frequencies, was reallocated to satellite
    services. As a result, we must modify our Rules to accommodate
    narrow bandwidth channels in other parts of the 18 GHz band.
    Currently, FS users with bandwidth requirements of less than ten
    megahertz may be required to utilize channels of broader bandwidth.
    By utilizing a larger-than-necessary bandwidth, however, some FS
    operators will not be able to provide service without waivers
    because they would not be able to meet the efficiency standard
    limits specified in our rules.[^13]

5.  The chart also shows that most of the 18 GHz band spectrum
    containing six megahertz channels, and used mainly by private cable
    operators ("PCOs") and other MVPDs, was reallocated to satellite
    services. The Commission recognized in the *18 GHz* *Report and
    Order* that the already high demand for 18.14-18.58 GHz band will
    increase.[^14] When the Commission reallocated this portion of the
    18 GHz band, it noted that PCOs and other MVPDs were eligible to use
    other spectrum either below 18.3 GHz in the 18 GHz band or in the
    Cable Television Relay Service (12.7-13.25 GHz) band.[^15] Although
    the *Second Order on Reconsideration* and the *CARS Eligibility
    Order* granted MVPD licensees increased access to the 18 GHz band,
    the Commission did not remove the restriction for video in Section
    101.603 of the Commission's rules,[^16] or amend the size of the
    channels in the 18 GHz band below 18.3 GHz to accommodate such
    use.[^17] The instant proceeding proposes rules to accommodate these
    Commission decisions.

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III. **DISCUSSION**

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6.  *Proposed Band Plan.* In this proceeding, we propose to add channels
    in the 17.7-18.3 GHz band and 19.3-19.7 GHz band superimposed on the
    existing channels. Our proposed band plan is based on the FWCC and
    NSMA submissions regarding the current and future spectrum
    requirements of the different services currently authorized to
    operate in the 18 GHz band. In developing a specific band
    rechannelization approach, we sought to meet the following
    goals: (1) establishing a regulatory framework that addresses the
    spectrum requirements of the different services sharing the 18 GHz
    band; (2) promoting spectrum efficiency; (3) providing operational
    flexibility for 18 GHz band FS licensees; and (4) accommodating a
    variety of FS operations without imposing undue administrative
    burdens on licensees or the Commission.

7.  We tentatively conclude that the rechannelization approach that we
    propose for the 18 GHz band would allow us to realize several
    spectrum management and public interest benefits. Specifically, the
    proposed band plan ensures continued development of FS service in
    the 18 GHz band, promotes ease of coordination, accommodates
    equipment remanufacturing, and encourages efficient use of this
    spectrum. The following chart shows the location, size, and number
    of channels that we propose to superimpose on the existing channels:

    ![](media/image2.wmf)

8.  In the *18 GHz* *Report and Order,* the Commission recognized that
    the relocation and requisite rechannelization puts into place a
    process that will affect a significant number of fixed microwave
    links.[^18] The Commission urged the affected parties to find ways
    to minimize the cost and facilitate the relocations necessary for
    the introduction of new satellite services.[^19] We seek comment on
    the proposed rechannelization set forth above, as well as
    suggestions for other band plans or pairing schemes with
    explanations of why they might better effectuate the Commission's
    goals. While we are proposing changes only to our Part 101 rules,
    licensees in Parts 21, 74 and 78 could be affected because of the
    shared use with these terrestrial services, so we also encourage
    them to comment on our proposals. We also note that the reallocation
    of the 18 GHz band eliminated portions of all three FS 220 megahertz
    channel pairs, and we seek comment on whether a need exists to
    maintain any 220 megahertz channel pair.

9.  In addition, we propose to permit unpaired use by any FS licensee of
    the 17.7-17.74 GHz band, which was paired with the 19.26-19.3 GHz
    band. We also propose to permit applicants to request any bandwidth
    based on their specific needs, on the condition that aggregated
    channels are contiguous channels (minus channels that are already
    licensed in the area and thus blocked). We believe that this
    approach will provide FS licensees additional operational
    flexibility within the 18 GHz band without compromising our efforts
    to facilitate effective and expeditious relocation of those 18 GHz
    band licensees from other portions of the band. We further believe
    that the condition that aggregated channels be contiguous channels
    is necessary in order to prevent licensees from spacing their
    channels in a manner that effectively could prevent another entity
    from using the remaining spectrum in the same area. We seek comment
    on these proposals and on whether channels in the 17.7-17.74 MHz
    band should be limited to one-way service, or permitted to be
    assignable as part of a pair with another channel, perhaps where,
    for example, the return pair is already in use and therefore
    blocked.

10. *Flexibility for MVPDs.* Now that the PCOs and other MVPDs no longer
    will have primary access to the 18.3-18.58 GHz band frequencies, we
    propose to rechannelize the spectrum from 17.8-18.3 GHz to
    accommodate their ability to continue to provide entertainment video
    and other enhanced services utilizing frequencies within the 18 GHz
    band. As noted earlier, the Commission previously granted MVPD
    licensees increased access to the 18 GHz band,[^20] but did not make
    corresponding changes to the bandwidths for channels below the
    18.142 GHz band or applicable operational restrictions.
    Specifically, the Commission did not change the frequencies to six
    megahertz nor modify the rule limiting use of 18 GHz spectrum for
    the final radio frequency link for certain video transmissions to
    below 18.142 GHz. We believe that such changes are necessary to
    fully effectuate the Commission's efforts to provide MVPD licensees
    additional operational flexibility and increased access to the 18
    GHz band. Accordingly, we propose to make two changes to the rules
    governing MVPD use of the 18 GHz band.

11. First, we propose to expand the sub-band in which 18 GHz spectrum
    may be used for the final radio frequency link to distribute video
    from the present 438 megahertz (18.142-18.58 GHz) to 780 megahertz
    (17.8-18.58 GHz). Thus, FS entities will have more flexible use of
    18 GHz band frequencies on both a private and common carrier basis
    to provide a host of video, internet, voice and/or data services. We
    seek comment on this proposal.

12. Second, we propose to permit MVPD providers in the 17.8-18.3 GHz
    sub-band to use whatever size channels in contiguous spectrum that
    they deem necessary to accommodate analog or digital transmission
    techniques and to allow them to change compression techniques
    without further modification of their licenses. [^21] We believe
    that some MVPD licensees in the future will be digital instead of
    analog, and will use compression techniques to enhance their
    spectrum efficiency to get more channels. We therefore believe it is
    beneficial to allow licensees the flexibility to use either analog
    or digital emissions, choose the size of each channel, and use
    compression techniques without requiring additional license
    modifications. We seek comment on the proposal to rechannelize this
    portion of the band. We also seek comment on whether to allow the
    emission and channelization flexibility from 18.3 to 18.58 GHz.
    Commenters should address whether such changes would affect the
    relocation status of licensees in that sub-band. We believe that our
    proposed changes will afford MVPDs opportunities to gain access to
    large blocks of spectrum whereby they are able to provide video
    services in a more balanced competitive environment.[^22]

13. *Waiver Request*. FWCC and NSMA request a blanket waiver to permit
    the coordination and licensing of FS licenses in the 18 GHz band at
    bandwidths of 2.5, 5, 30, and 50 megahertz, in addition to the 10,
    20, 40, and 80 megahertz bandwidths presently allowed under the
    Rules.[^23] They state that the purpose of the waiver is to
    eliminate the present need for FS users to coordinate and license
    more spectrum than they actually need.[^24] In addition to the loss
    of narrow bandwidth channels resulting from the reallocation of the
    18.3-19.3 GHz band, FWCC and NSMA note that recent advances have
    created extremely efficient modulations in channels that are either
    30 or 50 megahertz wide.[^25] FWCC and NSMA also ask the Commission
    to allow conditional authority for stations utilizing the proposed
    alternate channels.[^26] FWCC and NSMA claim that the requested
    waivers will improve spectrum efficiency, and hence accommodate more
    users in the same spectrum without adverse effects to any
    person.[^27]

14. Based upon our review of the record, we conclude that grant of the
    requested waiver is not warranted. We may grant a waiver of the
    Commission's rules when (i) the underlying purpose of the rule(s)
    would not be served or would be frustrated by application to the
    instant case, and a grant of the requested waiver would be in the
    public interest; or (ii) in view of unique or unusual factual
    circumstances of the instant case, application of the rule(s) would
    be inequitable, unduly burdensome, or contrary to the public
    interest, or the applicant has no reasonable alternative.[^28] We
    find that because FWCC and NMSA did not present any unique
    circumstances to warrant a blanket waiver, their request is
    indistinguishable from a request for a rulemaking. While we find
    that a rule change may be appropriate, we find that the proper
    mechanism for such a change is through a notice and comment
    rulemaking proceeding and not through a decision to grant a blanket
    waiver. Where a blanket waiver may create some uncertainty in the
    industry as to what is permissible under the waiver, a rulemaking
    proceeding will establish clear standards for the industry to
    follow. Additionally, rather than being a unique or unusual
    circumstance, FWCC and NSMA's stated need and proposal to license
    spectrum in smaller channels is instead a natural ramification of
    the FS community's loss of the smaller bandwidth channels in the 18
    GHz band as well as the middle 1000 megahertz from 18.3 GHz to 19.3
    GHz for FS operations. Hence, we find that FWCC and NSMA's proposed
    service and circumstances are not so unusual as to warrant grant of
    a waiver under the present circumstances, nor would it be in the
    public interest to grant the requested blanket waiver because of the
    uncertainty that may create for FS users.

15. While we deny the request for a blanket waiver, we believe that some
    relief pending the outcome of this rulemaking is appropriate to
    address the concerns described by FWCC and NSMA. Specifically, we
    find that those FS users that are able to operate by taking less
    bandwidth than they are currently required to take in the
    Commission's rules, may submit individual waiver requests to use
    less bandwidth. As noted by FWCC and NMSA, a 2.5 or 5 megahertz user
    has no choice but to coordinate and license a full 10 megahertz
    channel.[^29] We believe that allowing FS users to file waivers
    provides a reasonable solution for those users that are currently
    required to coordinate and license more spectrum than they actually
    need. We also find that permitting FS users to file such waivers is
    in the public interest because it furthers the Commission's goals of
    promoting efficient and effective spectrum utilization.

16. Therefore, to the extent that an FS applicant can demonstrate in its
    waiver petition that (a) there are no channels in 18 GHz under the
    existing plan that satisfy its requested need, (b) its proposed use
    is more spectrum-efficient than the use that would have been
    required under the current rules, and, (c) it has completed the
    frequency coordination procedures and met all of the other
    prerequisites of section 101.31 of the Commission's rules for
    conditional authorization, the Commission will consider granting a
    waiver of the size of a channel under section 101.147(r).[^30] As
    long as the stated conditions for waiver are met, the Commission
    also will consider granting an accompanying waiver of section
    101.31(b)(1)(iii), which otherwise would bar conditional
    authorization of an application that is subject to a waiver.[^31] We
    note that any authorizations that may be granted in accordance with
    these waiver procedures would be conditioned on and subject to the
    outcome of this proceeding and, therefore, might require
    modification as a result of the Commission's final action.

# IV. PROCEDURAL MATTERS

17. *Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis.* The Initial Regulatory
    Flexibility Analysis for this *Notice of Proposed Rulemaking*, as
    required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act, *see* 5 U.S.C. § 603, is
    contained in Appendix D.

18. *Paperwork Reduction Analysis*. This Notice does not contain either
    a proposed or modified information collection.

19. *Ex Parte* Presentations. For purposes of this permit-but-disclose
    notice and comment rulemaking proceeding, members of the public are
    advised that *ex parte* presentations are permitted, except during
    the Sunshine Agenda period, provided they are disclosed under the
    Commission\'s rules.[^32]

20. *Comment Dates*. Pursuant to Sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the
    Commission\'s rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.415, 1.419, interested parties
    may file comments on or before **\[30 days from publication in the
    Federal Register\]**, and reply comments on or before **\[60 days
    from publication in the Federal Register\]**. Comments may be filed
    using the Commission\'s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or
    by filing paper copies. *See Electronic Filing of Documents in
    Rulemaking Proceedings*, 63 Fed. Reg. 24121 (1998).

21. Comments filed through the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file
    via the Internet to \<http://www.fcc.gov/e-file/ecfs.html\>.
    Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed.
    In completing the transmittal screen, commenters should include
    their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the
    applicable docket or rulemaking number. Parties may also submit an
    electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions
    for e-mail comments, commenters should send an e-mail to
    ecfs@fcc.gov, and should include the following words in the body of
    the message, \"get form \<your e-mail address\>.\" A sample form and
    directions will be sent in reply. Parties who choose to file by
    paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. Filings
    can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight
    courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail
    (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal
    Service mail). The Commission\'s contractor, Natek, Inc., will
    receive hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the
    Commission\'s Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., Suite
    110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing hours at this location are
    8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together
    with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of
    before entering the building. Commercial overnight mail (other than
    U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to
    9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. U.S. Postal
    Service first-class mail, Express Mail, and Priority Mail should be
    addressed to 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20554. All
    filings must be addressed to the Commission\'s Secretary, Marlene H.
    Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.

22. For further information concerning this Notice of Proposed
    Rulemaking, contact Cara Voth at (202) 418-0025, e-mail:
    cara.voth@fcc.gov or Mr. Michael Pollak at (202) 418-1682, e-mail:
    michael.pollak@fcc.gov, or via TTY (202) 418-7233, Wireless
    Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission,
    Washington, D.C. 20554. Alternative formats (computer diskette,
    large print, audio cassette, and Braille) are available to persons
    with disabilities by contacting Brian Millin at (202) 418-7426,
    TTY (202) 418-7365, or via e-mail to <bmillin@fcc.gov>. This *Notice
    of Proposed Rulemaking* can be downloaded at
    http://www.fcc.gov/Wireless/Orders/2004/fcc**.**

# V. Ordering clauses

23. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED that, pursuant to Sections 1, 4(i), 302,
    and 303(f) and (r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47
    U.S.C. §§ 1, 154(i), 302, and 303(f) and (r), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
    of the proposed regulatory changes described in this *Notice of
    Proposed Rulemaking* and that COMMENT IS SOUGHT on these proposals.

24. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, pursuant to Section 4(i) of the
    Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. § 154(i), and
    Section 1.925 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 1.925, the
    Request for Blanket Waiver, filed May 29, 2002, by the Fixed
    Wireless Communications Coalition and the National Spectrum Managers
    Association, IS HEREBY DENIED.

25. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission\'s Consumer and
    Governmental Affairs Bureau, Reference Information Center, SHALL
    SEND a copy of this *Notice of Proposed Rulemaking*, including the
    Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, to the Chief Counsel for
    Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

    FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

    Marlene H. Dortch

> Secretary

**Appendix A**

**Existing Paired Channels Remaining After Relocation (Center
Frequency)**

  ------------ --------- ------------ --------- ------------ --------- ------------ ---------
  **80                   **40                   **20                   **10         
  Megahertz              Megahertz              Megahertz              Megahertz    
  Channels**             Channels**             Channels**             Channels**   

  **T/R**      **R/T**   **T/R**      **R/T**   **T/R**      **R/T**   **T/R**      **R/T**

  17820        19380     17760        19320     17750        19310     17745        19305

  17900        19460     17800        19360     17770        19330     17755        19315

  17980        19540     17840        19400     17790        19350     17765        19325

  18060        19620     17880        19440     17810        19370     17775        19335

                         17920        19480     17830        19390     17785        19345

                         17960        19520     17850        19410     17795        19355

                         18000        19560     17870        19430     17805        19365

                         18040        19600     17890        19450     17815        19375

                         18080        19640     17910        19470     17825        19385

                         18120        19680     17930        19490     17835        19395

                                                17950        19510     17845        19405

                                                17970        19530     17855        19415

                                                17990        19550     17865        19425

                                                18010        19570     17875        19435

                                                18030        19590     17885        19445

                                                18050        19610     17895        19455

                                                18070        19630     17905        19465

                                                18090        19650     17915        19475

                                                18110        19670     17925        19485

                                                18130        19690     17935        19495

                                                                       17945        19505

                                                                       17955        19515

                                                                       17965        19525

                                                                       17975        19535

                                                                       17985        19545

                                                                       17995        19555

                                                                       18005        19565

                                                                       18015        19575

                                                                       18025        19585

                                                                       18035        19595

                                                                       18045        19605

                                                                       18055        19615

                                                                       18065        19625

                                                                       18075        19635

                                                                       18085        19645

                                                                       18095        19655

                                                                       18105        19665

                                                                       18115        19675

                                                                       18125        19685

                                                                       18135        19695

                                                                                    
  ------------ --------- ------------ --------- ------------ --------- ------------ ---------

17.7-17.74 GHz remains unpaired due to the reassignment of 19.26-19.3
GHz to satellite services.

**Appendix B**

**Proposed Additional Channels for 18 GHz Band Plan (Center Frequency)**

  ------------ --------- ------------ --------- ------------ --------- ------------ ---------- ------------ -----------
  **50                   **30                   **5                    **2.5                   **1.25       
  Megahertz              Megahertz              Megahertz              Megahertz               Megahertz    
  Channels**             Channels**             Channels**             Channels**              Channels**   

  **T/R**      **R/T**   **T/R**      **R/T**   **T/R**      **R/T**   **T/R**      **R/T**    **T/R**      **R/T**

  17765        19325     17715        N/A       17702.5      N/A       17701.25     N/A        18060.625    19620.625

  17815        19375     17755        19315     17707.5      N/A       17703.75     N/A        18061.875    19621.875

  17865        19425     17785        19345     17712.5      N/A       17706.25     N/A        18063.125    19623.125

  17915        19475     17815        19375     17717.5      N/A       17708.75     N/A        18064.375    19624.375

  17965        19525     17845        19405     17722.5      N/A       17711.25     N/A        18065.625    19625.625

  18015        19575     17875        19435     17727.5      N/A       17713.75     N/A        18066.875    19626.875

  18065        19625     17905        19465     17732.5      N/A       17716.25     N/A        18068.125    19628.125

  18115        19675     17935        19495     17737.5      N/A       17718.75     N/A        18069.375    19629.375

                         17965        19525     18062.5      19622.5   17721.25     N/A        18070.625    19630.625

                         17995        19555     18067.5      19627.5   17723.75     N/A        18071.875    19631.875

                         18025        19585     18072.5      19632.5   17726.25     N/A        18073.125    19633.125

                         18055        19615     18077.5      19637.5   17728.75     N/A        18074.375    19634.375

                         18085        19645     18082.5      19642.5   17731.25     N/A        18075.625    19635.625

                         18115        19675     18087.5      19647.5   17733.75     N/A        18076.875    19636.875

                                                18092.5      19652.5   17736.25     N/A        18078.125    19638.125

                                                18097.5      19657.5   17738.75     N/A        18079.375    19639.375

                                                18102.5      19662.5   18061.25     19621.25   18080.625    19640.625

                                                18107.5      19667.5   18063.75     19623.75   18081.875    19641.875

                                                18112.5      19672.5   18066.25     19626.25   18083.125    19643.125

                                                18117.5      19677.5   18068.75     19628.75   18084.375    19644.375

                                                18122.5      19682.5   18071.25     19631.25   18085.625    19645.625

                                                18127.5      19687.5   18073.75     19633.75   18086.875    19646.875

                                                18132.5      19692.5   18076.25     19636.25   18088.125    19648.125

                                                18137.5      19697.5   18078.75     19638.75   18089.375    19649.375

                                                                       18081.25     19641.25   18090.625    19650.625

                                                                       18083.75     19643.75   18091.875    19651.875

                                                                       18086.25     19646.25   18093.125    19653.125

                                                                       18088.75     19648.75   18094.375    19654.375

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#  

# APPENDIX C: Proposed Rules

For the reasons set forth herein, part 101 of title 47 of the Code of
Federal Regulations is proposed to be amended as follows:

**PART 101---FIXED MICROWAVE SERVICES**

1.  The authority citation for Part 101 continues to read as follows:

AUTHORITY: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303.

26. Section 101.147(r)(vii-ix) is amended and 101.147(r)(x) is added to
    read as follows:

**§ 101.147 Frequency assignments.**

\* \* \* \* \*

> (r)(vii) After November 19, 2002, no applications for new stations for
> Part 101 licenses will be accepted in the 18.3-18.58 GHz band.
>
> \(viii\) After June 8, 2000, no applications for new stations for Part
> 101 licenses will be accepted in the 18.58-19.3 GHz band.
>
> \(ix\) Licensees, except 24 GHz band licensees, may use either a
> two-way link or one frequency of a frequency pair for a one-way link
> and must coordinate proposed operations pursuant to the procedures
> required in section 101.103 of this subpart.)
>
> \[Option 1\] (x) Applicants who request one-way spectrum in 17.7-18.3
> GHz can use any size channels necessary, but must request contiguous
> spectrum (minus channels that are already licensed in the area and
> thus blocked) for all their needs in order to prevent such applicants
> from spacing their channels in a manner that effectively could prevent
> other licensees from using the remaining spectrum within the same
> area. However, channels still must meet the efficiency requirements of
> section 101.141 of this subpart.
>
> \[Option 2\] (x) Applicants who request one-way spectrum in 17.7-18.58
> GHz can use any size channels necessary, but must request contiguous
> spectrum (minus channels that are already licensed in the area and
> thus blocked) for all their needs in order to prevent such applicants
> from spacing their channels in a manner that effectively could prevent
> other licensees from using the remaining spectrum within the same
> area. However, channels still must meet the efficiency requirements of
> section 101.141 of this subpart.

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\(9\) The following frequencies on channels 35-39 are available for
point-to-multipoint systems and are available by geographic area
licensing in the 24 GHz Service to be used as the licensee desires. The
24 GHz spectrum can be aggregated or disaggregated and does not have to
be used in the transmit/receive manner shown except to comply with
international agreements along the US borders. Channels 35 through 39
are licensed in the 24 GHz Service by Economic Areas for any digital
fixed service. Channels may be used at either nodal or subscriber
station locations for transmit or receive but must be coordinated with
adjacent channel and adjacent area users in accordance with the
provisions of Section 101.509 of this subpart. Stations also must comply
with international coordination agreements.

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\(10\) *Special provision for low power systems in the 17,700-19,700 MHz
band:* Notwithstanding other provisions in Part 101 and except for
specified areas around Washington, D.C., and Denver, Colorado, licensees
of point-to-multipoint channel pairs 25-29 identified in paragraph
(r)(9) of this section may continue to operate in accordance with the
requirements of section 101.85 and may operate multiple low power
transmitting devices within a defined service area. Operations are
prohibited within 55 km when used outdoor and within 20 km when used
indoor of the coordinates 38 deg.48\' N/76 deg.52\' W (Washington, D.C.
area) and 39 deg.43\' N/104 deg.46\' W (Denver, Colorado area). The
service area will be a 28 kilometer omnidirectional radius originating
from specified center reference coordinates. The specified center
coordinates must be no closer than 56 kilometers from any co-channel
nodal station or the specified center coordinates of another co-channel
system. Applicants/licensees do not need to specify the location of each
individual transmitting device operating within their defined service
areas. Such operations are subject to the following requirements on the
low power transmitting devices:

\(i\) Power must not exceed one watt EIRP and 100 milliwatts transmitter
output power;

\(ii\) A frequency tolerance of 0.001% must be maintained; and

\(iii\) The mean power of emissions shall be attenuated in accordance
with the following schedule:

\(A\) In any 4 kHz band, the center frequency of which is removed from
the center frequency of the assigned channel by more than 50 percent of
the channel bandwidth and is within the bands 18,820-18870 MHz or
19,19160-19,210 MHz:

A = 35 + .003(F - 0.5B) dB

or,

80 dB (whichever is the lesser attenuation).

Where

A = Attenuation (in decibels) below output power level contained within
the channel for a given polarization.

B = Bandwidth of channel in kHz.

F = Absolute value of the difference between the center frequency of the
4 kHz band measured at the center frequency of the channel in kHz.

\(B\) In any 4 kHz band the center frequency of which is outside the
bands 18.820-18.870 GHz: At least 43+10 log P (mean output power in
watts) decibels.

\(iv\) Low power stations authorized in the band 18.8-19.3 GHz after
June 8, 2000, are restricted to indoor use only.

\* \* \* \* \*

27. Section 101.603 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(2) and (b)(3)
    to read as follows:

**§ 101.603 Frequency assignments.**

\(a\) \* \* \* \* \*

\(2\) In the frequency bands 6425-6525 MHz, 17,800-18,580 MHz, and on
frequencies above 21,200 MHz, licensees may deliver any of their own
products and services to any receiving location;

\* \* \* \* \*

\(b\) \* \* \* \* \*

\(3\) Be used to provide the final RF link in the chain of transmission
of program material to cable television systems, multipoint distribution
systems or master antenna TV systems, except in the frequency bands
6425-6525 MHz and 17,800-18,580 MHz and on frequencies above 21,200 MHz.

**APPENDIX D**

**Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis**

> 1\. As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA),[^33] the
> Commission has prepared an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
> ("IRFA") of the possible economic impact on small entities of the
> policies and rules proposed in this *Notice of Proposed Rulemaking*
> ("*Notice"*).[^34] Written public comments are requested on the IRFA.
> Comments must be identified as responses to the IRFA and must be filed
> by the deadlines for comments on the *Notice*. The Commission will
> send a copy of the *Notice*, including the IRFA, to the Chief Counsel
> for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration ("SBA").[^35] In
> addition, the *Notice* and IRFA (or summaries thereof) will be
> published in the Federal Register.[^36]

**A. Need for and objectives of the proposed rule.**

> 2\. The Commission undertook this rulemaking proceeding to
> rechannelize that portion of the 17.7-19.7 GHz (18 GHz) band that is
> now designated as either exclusively primary or co-primary for the
> terrestrial fixed service ("FS"), in order to accommodate the
> licensees who need to relocate and to suit the needs of those who seek
> narrow bandwidth channels. Our proposed actions in this proceeding
> will also create more efficient use of the remaining FS spectrum and
> help to increase spectrum availability for new licensees.
>
> 3\. Specifically, we propose a band plan for the FS paired and
> unpaired spectrum from 17.7-18.3 GHz and 19.3-19.7 GHz consisting of a
> variety of channel bandwidths (including narrower bandwidths and those
> of thirty and fifty megahertz) and a block of unpaired spectrum from
> 17.7-17.74 GHz. We also propose to designate a contiguous 500
> megahertz block of one-way spectrum from 17.8-18.3 GHz for use by
> multichannel video programming distributors ("MVPDs"). We propose to
> give MVPD and private cable operator ("PCO") licensees flexibility
> within such block to determine the appropriate bandwidth for their
> operations.

**B. Legal basis.**

> 4\. The proposed action is authorized under the Administrative
> Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. § 553; and Sections 1, 4(i), 7, 301, 303, 308,
> and 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. §§
> 151, 154(i), 157, 301, 303, 308, and 309(j).

**C. Description and estimate of the number of small entities to which
the proposed rules will apply.**

5\. The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where
feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be
affected by the proposed rules, if adopted.[^37] The RFA defines the
term \"small entity\" as having the same meaning as the terms \"small
business,\" \"small organization,\" and \"small governmental
jurisdiction.\"[^38] In addition, the term \"small business\" has the
same meaning as the term \"small business concern\" under the Small
Business Act.[^39] A small business concern is one which: (1) is
independently owned and operated; (2) is not dominant in its field of
operation; and (3) satisfies any additional criteria established by the
Small Business Administration.[^40]

6\. **Small Businesses.** Nationwide, there are a total of 22.4 million
small businesses, according to SBA data.[^41]

7\. **Small Organizations.** Nationwide, there are approximately 1.6
million small organizations.[^42]

8\. **Small Governmental Jurisdictions.** The term \"small governmental
jurisdiction\" is defined as "governments of cities, towns, townships,
villages, school districts, or special districts, with a population of
less than fifty thousand."[^43] As of 1997, there were approximately
87,453 governmental jurisdictions in the United States.[^44] This number
includes 39,044 county governments, municipalities, and townships, of
which 37,546 (approximately 96.2%) have populations of fewer than
50,000, and of which 1,498 have populations of 50,000 or more. Thus, we
estimate the number of small governmental jurisdictions overall to be
84,098 or fewer.

> 9\. The proposed rechannelization would affect all common carrier[^45]
> and private operational fixed[^46] microwave licensees who are
> authorized under Part 101 of the Commission's Rules for use of the 18
> GHz spectrum.
>
> **Fixed Microwave Services.** The Commission has not created a size
> standard for a small business specifically with respect to fixed
> microwave services. For purposes of this analysis, the Commission uses
> the SBA size standard for the category \"Cellular and Other
> Telecommunications,\" which is 1,500 or fewer employees.[^47] The
> Commission does not have data specifying the number of these licensees
> that have more than 1,500 employees, and thus is unable at this time
> to estimate with greater precision the number of fixed microwave
> service licensees that would qualify as small business concerns under
> the SBA\'s small business size standard. Consequently, the Commission
> estimates that there are up to 22,015 common carrier fixed microwave
> licensees and up to 61,670 private operational-fixed microwave
> licensees and broadcast auxiliary radio licensees in the microwave
> services that may be small and may be affected by the rules and
> policies adopted herein. We note, however, that the common carrier
> microwave fixed licensee category includes some large entities.
>
> 10\. Other proposed rule changes would affect PCOs and other MVPDs.
> Below, we further describe and estimate the number of small entity
> licensees and regulatees that may be affected by these rules.
>
> **Cable and Other Program Distribution.** This category includes cable
> systems operators, closed circuit television services, direct
> broadcast satellite services, multipoint distribution systems,
> satellite master antenna systems, and subscription television
> services. The SBA has developed small business size standard for this
> census category, which includes all such companies generating \$12.5
> million or less in revenue annually.[^48] According to Census Bureau
> data for 1997, there were a total of 1,311 firms in this category,
> total, that had operated for the entire year.[^49] Of this total,
> 1,180 firms had annual receipts of under \$10 million and an
> additional 52 firms had receipts of \$10 million or more but less than
> \$25 million. Consequently, the Commission estimates that the majority
> of providers in this service category are small businesses that may be
> affected by the rules and policies proposed herein.

**Cable System Operators (Rate Regulation Standard).** The Commission
has developed its own small business size standard for cable system
operators, for purposes of rate regulation. Under the Commission's
rules, a "small cable company" is one serving fewer than 400,000
subscribers nationwide.[^50] The most recent estimates indicate that
there were 1,439 cable operators who qualified as small cable system
operators at the end of 1995.[^51] Since then, some of those companies
may have grown to serve over 400,000 subscribers, and others may have
been involved in transactions that caused them to be combined with other
cable operators. Consequently, the Commission estimates that there are
now fewer than 1,439 small entity cable system operators that may be
affected by the rules and policies proposed herein.

**Cable System Operators (Telecom Act Standard).** The Communications
Act of 1934, as amended, also contains a size standard for small cable
system operators, which is "a cable operator that, directly or through
an affiliate, serves in the aggregate fewer than 1 percent of all
subscribers in the United States and is not affiliated with any entity
or entities whose gross annual revenues in the aggregate exceed
\$250,000,000."[^52] The Commission has determined that there are
67,700,000 subscribers in the United States.[^53] Therefore, an operator
serving fewer than 677,000 subscribers shall be deemed a small operator,
if its annual revenues, when combined with the total annual revenues of
all its affiliates, do not exceed \$250 million in the aggregate.[^54]
Based on available data, the Commission estimates that the number of
cable operators serving 677,000 subscribers or fewer, totals 1,450.[^55]
The Commission neither requests nor collects information on whether
cable system operators are affiliated with entities whose gross annual
revenues exceed \$250 million,[^56] and therefore are unable, at this
time, to estimate more accurately the number of cable system operators
that would qualify as small cable operators under the size standard
contained in the Communications Act of 1934.

**Multipoint Distribution Service, Multichannel Multipoint Distribution
Service, and Instructional Television Fixed Service.** Multichannel
Multipoint Distribution Service (MMDS) systems, often referred to as
"wireless cable," transmit video programming to subscribers using the
microwave frequencies of the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) and
Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS).[^57] In connection with
the 1996 MDS auction, the Commission defined "small business" as an
entity that, together with its affiliates, has average gross annual
revenues that are not more than \$40 million for the preceding three
calendar years.[^58] The SBA has approved of this standard.[^59] The MDS
auction resulted in 67 successful bidders obtaining licensing
opportunities for 493 Basic Trading Areas (BTAs).[^60] Of the 67 auction
winners, 61 claimed status as a small business. At this time, we
estimate that of the 61 small business MDS auction winners, 48 remain
small business licensees. In addition to the 48 small businesses that
hold BTA authorizations, there are approximately 392 incumbent MDS
licensees that have gross revenues that are not more than \$40 million
and are thus considered small entities.[^61]

**Satellite Master Antenna Television ("SMATV") Systems**. The SBA
definition of small entities for cable and other program distribution
services includes SMATV services and, thus, small entities are defined
as all such companies generating \$12.5 million or less in annual
receipts.[^62] Industry sources estimate that approximately 5,200 SMATV
operators were providing service as of December 1995.[^63] Other
estimates indicate that SMATV operators serve approximately 1.5 million
residential subscribers as of July 2001.[^64] The best available
estimates indicate that the largest SMATV operators serve between 15,000
and 55,000 subscribers each. Most SMATV operators serve approximately
3,000-4,000 customers. Because these operators are not rate regulated,
they are not required to file financial data with the Commission.
Furthermore, we are not aware of any privately published financial
information regarding these operators. Based on the estimated number of
operators and the estimated number of units served by the largest ten
SMATVs, we believe that a substantial number of SMATV operators qualify
as small entities.

**Open Video Services.** Open Video Service (OVS) systems provide
subscription services.[^65] The SBA has created a small business size
standard for Cable and Other Program Distribution.[^66] This standard
provides that a small entity is one with \$12.5 million or less in
annual receipts. The Commission has certified approximately 25 OVS
operators to serve 75 areas, and some of these are currently providing
service.[^67] Affiliates of Residential Communications Network, Inc.
(RCN) received approval to operate OVS systems in New York City, Boston,
Washington, D.C., and other areas. RCN has sufficient revenues to assure
that they do not qualify as a small business entity. Little financial
information is available for the other entities that are authorized to
provide OVS and are not yet operational. Given that some entities
authorized to provide OVS service have not yet begun to generate
revenues, the Commission concludes that up to 24 OVS operators (those
remaining) might qualify as small businesses that may be affected by the
rules and policies proposed herein.

**D.** **Description of projected reporting, recordkeeping, and other
compliance requirements.**

> 11\. Under the proposal contained in the *Notice*, we are effecting a
> change wherein we will allow 18 GHz applicants to propose to operate
> on spectrum utilizing different bandwidth channels in addition to the
> ones already in existence. The proposal does not include any changes
> in the language of FCC Forms nor does it require extra filings. We are
> also allowing certain flexibility for some modifications to be
> achieved without the necessity of filing any applications.

**E. Steps taken to minimize significant economic impact on small
entities, and significant alternatives considered:**

> 12\. The RFA requires an agency to describe any significant,
> specifically small business, alternatives that it has considered in
> reaching its proposed approach, which may include the following four
> alternatives (among others): "(1) the establishment of differing
> compliance or reporting requirements or timetables that take into
> account the resources available to small entities; (2) the
> clarification, consolidation, or simplification of compliance or
> reporting requirements under the rule for small entities; (3) the use
> of performance, rather than design standards; and (4) an exemption
> from coverage of the rule, or any part thereof, for small
> entities."[^68]
>
> 13\. We note that, although we decline to grant a blanket waiver to
> accommodate licensees needing an immediate switch to channels of sizes
> not currently available, we will consider granting waivers as
> appropriate where applicants have met the conditions stated in
> paragraph 16 herein. This will assist all such licensees, and
> especially small entity licensees, that need less bandwidth than is
> currently provided.
>
> 14\. We are attempting to reduce a regulatory burden. We will continue
> to examine alternatives in the future with the objective of
> eliminating unnecessary regulations and minimizing any significant
> impact on small entities. We seek comment on significant alternatives
> commenters believe we should adopt.

**F. Federal rules that overlap, duplicate, or conflict with these
proposed rules.**

15\. None.

[^1]: *See* Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket
    Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the 17.7-20.2 GHz and
    27.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Bands, and the Allocation of Additional
    Spectrum in the 17.3-17.8 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz Frequency Bands
    for Broadcast Satellite-Service Use, *Report and Order*, IB Docket
    No. 98-172, 15 FCC Rcd 13430 (2000) ("*18 GHz Report and Order"*).

[^2]: The Digital Electronic Message Service (DEMS) was relocated out of
    the 18 GHz band in March, 1997. *See* 47 C.F.R. § 101.47(r)(9).

[^3]: Letter from Mitchell Lazarus, counsel for FWCC, to Magalie Salas,
    Secretary, FCC (May 4, 2001); *see also* Petition for
    Reconsideration from Leonard R. Raish and Andrew Kreig, Co-Chairs of
    the FWCC, filed on October 10, 2000, at 4-6 (asking Commission to
    address rechannelization of the 18 GHz band). *See* *also* Fixed
    Wireless Communications Coalition and National Spectrum Managers
    Association, Request for Waiver of Sections 101.31(b)(1)(iii) and
    101.47(r) of the Commission's Rules to Promote More Efficient Use of
    Spectrum, Request for Blanket Waiver (filed May 29, 2002)
    ("FWCC/NSMA Waiver Request").

[^4]: *Id.* at 1. The channel scheme filed in the waiver request is the
    same as in the FWCC letter except that the waiver request does not
    include the 1.25 megahertz channels.

[^5]: *18 GHz Report and Order*, 15 FCC Rcd at 13431 ¶ 2.

[^6]: 47 C.F.R. Parts 21, 25, 74, 78, and 101. *See* *18 GHz Report and
    Order*, 15 FCC Rcd 13430; Rulemaking to Amend Parts 1, 2, 21, and 25
    of the Commission's Rules to Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency
    Band, to Reallocate the 29.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Band, to Establish
    Rules and Policies for Local Multipoint Distribution Service and for
    Fixed Satellite Service, *First Report and Order and Fourth Notice
    of Proposed Rulemaking*, 11 FCC Rcd 19005 (1996) (establishing a
    band plan for the Ka-band, *i.e.*, the space-to-Earth (downlink)
    frequencies at 17.7-20.2 GHz and the corresponding Earth-to-space
    (uplink) frequencies at 27.5-30.0 GHz).

[^7]: United States Government systems are authorized to operate in the
    17.8‑20.2 GHz band in accordance with footnote US334 in the United
    States Table of Frequency Allocations. Coordination between
    non‑Government operations, both terrestrial and satellite, and these
    Government operations will continue to remain in effect. Nothing in
    the *18 GHz Report and Order* or this *Notice of Proposed
    Rulemaking* purports to change the relationship between Government
    and non-Government systems. *See* *18 GHz Report and Order,* 15 FCC
    Rcd at 13432 ¶ 4 (citing Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's
    Rules to Allocate Spectrum for the Fixed-Satellite Service in the
    17.8-20.2 GHz Band for Government Use, *Memorandum Opinion and
    Order*, 10 FCC Rcd 9931 (1995)). Likewise, nothing in this *Notice
    of Proposed Rulemaking* purports to change the requirements of 47
    C.F.R. § 1.924(e), pertaining to sensitive Government Satellite
    Earth Stations in the 17.8-19.7 GHz band.

[^8]: *18 GHz Report and Order,* 15 FCC Rcd at 13432, ¶ 4. In addition,
    the *18 GHz Report and Order* designated the 18.3-18.58 GHz band as
    co-primary between FS and GSO/FSS, but the Commission subsequently
    reallocated it to satellite only for blanket licensing. *See*
    Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket Licensing
    of Satellite Earth Stations in the 17.7-20.2 GHz and 27.5-30.0 GHz
    Frequency Bands, and the Allocation of Additional Spectrum in the
    17.3-17.8 GHz and 24.75-25.25 GHz Frequency Bands for Broadcast
    Satellite-Service Use, *Second Order on Reconsideration*, 17 FCC Rcd
    24248, 24257-58, ¶ 22 (2002) ("*Second Order on Reconsideration"*).
    A petition for reconsideration of the *Second Order on
    Reconsideration* was filed by The Independent MultiFamily
    Communications Council on May 8, 2003.

[^9]: *18 GHz Report and Order*, 15 FCC Rcd at 13433, ¶ 5.

[^10]: 47 C.F.R. § 101.85.

[^11]: *18 GHz Report and Order,* 15 FCC Rcd at 1346, ¶ 63. *See also*
    47 C.F.R. § 101.85.

[^12]: Redesignation of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket
    Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the 17.7-20.2 GHz and
    27.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Bands, and the Allocation of Additional
    Spectrum in the 17.3-17.8 and 24.75-25.25 GHz Frequency Bands for
    Broadcast Satellite-Service Use, *First Order on Reconsideration*,
    16 FCC Rcd 19808, 19821, ¶ 26 (2001).

[^13]: Under the efficiency rules in Section 101.141 of the Commission's
    rules, a FS licensee must utilize its channel to the required limit.
    *See* 47 C.F.R. § 101.141.

[^14]: *18 GHz Report and Order,* 15 FCC Rcd 13445-46, ¶ 33. The
    Commission stated that this portion of the 18 GHz band is vital to
    the success of FS relocation efforts and the continued viability of
    wireless cable providers that provide direct competition to
    traditional cable operators. *Id.*

[^15]: *Second Order on Reconsideration*, 17 FCC Rcd at 24250, ¶ 6. This
    "enhanced eligibility" was the result of the Commission's decision
    in another proceeding. *See* Amendment of Eligibility Requirements
    in Part 78 Regarding 12 GHz Cable Television Relay Service, *Report
    and Order*, CS Docket No. 99-250, 17 FCC Rcd 9930, 9930, 1 (2002)
    (*CARS Eligibility Order*).

[^16]: *See* 47 C.F.R. § 101.603(b)(3) (prohibiting use of 18 GHz
    frequencies, other than 18.142-18.580 GHz, for the final link in the
    chain of transmission of program material).

[^17]: *See* 47 C.F.R. § 101.147(r).

[^18]: *18 GHz Report and Order,* 15 FCC Rcd at 13470 ¶ 84.

[^19]: *Id.*

[^20]: *See Second Order on Reconsideration*, 17 FCC Rcd at 24253-56 ¶¶
    14-19; *CARS Eligibility Order*, 17 FCC Rcd at 9930 ¶ 1.

[^21]: As required by 47 C.F.R. § 1.924(e), modification of an existing
    station license in this band which would change the frequency,
    power, emission, modulation, polarization, antenna height or
    directivity, or location of such a station, must be coordinated with
    the Federal Government by the Commission before an authorization
    will be issued. Compression techniques can be changed within certain
    emission designations without requiring an application.

[^22]: *See ¶ 5 infra.* We are concerned that the cost to operate and
    maintain equipment in two separate frequency bands, for example some
    channels in 18 GHz and some in 13 GHz, would be overly burdensome
    due to duplication of equipment and the cost of power. This would
    require a separate set of antennas, transmitters, and receivers in
    each frequency band and drive up the cost to operate due not only to
    the extra equipment, but also to the electricity needed to operate
    the extra devices.

[^23]: FWCC/NSMA Waiver Request at 2.

[^24]: *Id.* at 2.

[^25]: *Id.* at 3. FWCC and NSMA state that using high-order modulation,
    these 18 GHz systems with 30 or 50 MHz channels can offer data rates
    of 155 and 311 Mbits/second, respectively, equivalent to 5.1 and 6.2
    bits/sec/Hz, which represent new highs in spectrum efficiency. *Id.*
    at 5.

[^26]: *Id.* at 3. Stations with conditional authority may commence
    operation upon the filing of a properly completed application, *see*
    47 C.F.R. § 101.31(b)(1), but conditional authority ordinarily is
    not available when a rule waiver is required, *see* 47 C.F.R. §
    101.31(b)(1)(iii).

[^27]: FWCC/NSMA Waiver Request at 3.

[^28]: *See* 47 C.F.R. § 1.925(b)(3).

[^29]: FWCC/NSMA Waiver Request at 4.

[^30]: 47 C.F.R. § 101.147(r).

[^31]: 47 C.F.R. § 101.31(b)(1)(iii). As noted by FWCC and NSMA, the FS
    community relies heavily on conditional authorization. *See*
    FWCC/NSMA Waiver Request at 6.

[^32]: *See generally* 47 C.F.R. §§ 1.1202, 1.1203, 1.1206(a).

[^33]: *See* 5 U.S.C. § 603. The RFA, *see* 5 U.S.C. §§ 601 *et. seq.*,
    has been amended by the Contract with America Advancement Act of
    1996, Pub. L. No. 104-121, 110 Stat. 847 (1996) ("CWAA"). Title II
    of the CWAA is the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness
    Act of 1996 ("SBREFA").

[^34]: We also note that we could certify this action under 5 U.S.C. §
    605, given that the rules and policies proposed herein are
    deregulatory.

[^35]: 5 U.S.C. § 603(a).

[^36]: *Id.*

[^37]: 5 U.S.C. § 603(b)(3).

[^38]: 5 U.S.C. § 601(6).

[^39]: 5 U.S.C. § 601(3) (incorporating by reference the definition of
    \"small business concern\" in 15 U.S.C. § 632). Pursuant to the RFA,
    the statutory definition of a small business applies \"unless an
    agency, after consultation with the Office of Advocacy of the Small
    Business Administration and after opportunity for public comment,
    establishes one or more definitions of such term which are
    appropriate to the activities of the agency and publishes such
    definition(s) in the Federal Register.\" 5 U.S.C. 601(3).

[^40]: Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. § 632 (1996).

[^41]: *See* SBA, Programs and Services, SBA Pamphlet No. CO-0028, at
    page 40 (July 2002).

[^42]: Independent Sector, The New Nonprofit Almanac & Desk Reference
    (2002).

[^43]: 5 U.S.C. § 601(5).

[^44]: U.S. Census Bureau, Statistical Abstract of the United States:
    2000, Section 9, pages 299-300, Tables 490 and 492.

[^45]: *See* 47 C.F.R. §§ 101, et seq. (formerly Part 21 of the
    Commission\'s Rules) for common carrier fixed microwave services
    (except Multipoint Distribution Service).

[^46]: Persons eligible under Parts 80 and 90 of the Commission\'s rules
    can use Private Operational‑Fixed Microwave services. *See* 47 CFR
    Parts 80 and 90. Stations in this service are called
    operational‑fixed to distinguish them from common carrier and public
    fixed stations. Only the licensee may use the operational‑fixed
    station, and only for communications related to the licensee\'s
    commercial, industrial, or safety operations.

[^47]: 13 C.F.R. § 121.201, NAICS codes 513322 (changed to 517212 in
    October of 2002).

[^48]: 13 CFR § 121.201, NAICS code 513220 (changed to 517510 in October
    2002).

[^49]: U.S. Census Bureau, 1997 Economic Census, Subject Series:
    Information, "Establishment and Firm Size (Including Legal Form of
    Organization)", Table 4, NAICS code 513220 (issued October 2000).

[^50]: 47 CFR § 76.901(e). The Commission developed this definition
    based on its determination that a small cable system operator is one
    with annual revenues of \$100 million or less. Implementation of
    Sections of the 1992 Cable Act: Rate Regulation, *Sixth Report and
    Order and Eleventh Order on Reconsideration*, 10 FCC Rcd 7393
    (1995), 60 FR 10534 (February 27, 1995).

[^51]: Paul Kagan Associates, Inc., Cable TV Investor, February 29, 1996
    (based on figures for December 30, 1995).

[^52]: 47 U.S.C. § 543(m)(2).

[^53]: *See* FCC Announces New Subscriber Count for the Definition of
    Small Cable Operator, *Public Notice*, DA 01-158 (January 24, 2001).

[^54]: 47 CFR § 76.901(f).

[^55]: *See* FCC Announces New Subscriber Count for the Definition of
    Small Cable Operators, Public Notice, DA-01-0158 (released January
    24, 2001).

[^56]: The Commission does receive such information on a case-by-case
    basis if a cable operator appeals a local franchise authority's
    finding that the operator does not qualify as a small cable operator
    pursuant to § 76.901(f) of the Commission's rules. *See* 47 CFR §
    76.909(b).

[^57]: Amendment of Parts 21 and 74 of the Commission's Rules with
    Regard to Filing Procedures in the Multipoint Distribution Service
    and in the Instructional Television Fixed Service and Implementation
    of Section 309(j) of the Communications Act -- Competitive Bidding,
    *Report and Order*, 10 FCC Rcd 9589, 9593, para. 7 (1995) (MDS
    Auction R&O).

[^58]: 47 C.F.R. § 21.961(b)(1).

[^59]: *See* Letter to Margaret Wiener, Chief, Auctions and Industry
    Analysis Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal
    Communications Bureau, from Gary Jackson, Assistant Administrator
    for Size Standards, Small Business Administration, dated March 20,
    2003 (noting approval of \$40 million size standard for MDS
    auction).

[^60]: Basic Trading Areas (BTAs) were designed by Rand McNally and are
    the geographic areas by which MDS was auctioned and authorized.
    *See* MDS Auction R&O, 10 FCC Rcd at 9608, para. 34.

[^61]: 47 U.S.C. § 309(j). Hundreds of stations were licensed to
    incumbent MDS licensees prior to implementation of Section 309(j) of
    the Communications Act of 1934, 47 U.S.C. § 309(j). For these
    pre-auction licenses, the applicable standard is SBA's small
    business size standard for "other telecommunications" (annual
    receipts of \$12.5 million or less). *See* 13 C.F.R. § 121.201,
    NAICS code 517910.

[^62]: 13 C.F.R. § 121.201 (NCAIS Code 513220).

[^63]: *See* Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in Markets
    for the Delivery of Video Programming, 12 FCC Rcd 4358, 4403-04
    (1996)

[^64]: *See Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in Markets
    for the Delivery of Video Programming*, 17 FCC Rcd 1244, 1281
    (2001).

[^65]: *See* 47 U.S.C. § 573.

[^66]: 13 CFR § 121.201, NAICS code 513220 (changed to 517510 in October
    2002).

[^67]: *See* <http://www.fcc.gov/csb/ovs/csovscer.html> (current as of
    March 2002).

[^68]: 5 U.S.C. § 603(c)(1)-(c)(4).