**PUBLIC NOTICE**![](media/image1.png){width="0.6541666666666667in"
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**Federal Communications Commission**

**445 12th St., S.W.**

**Washington, D.C. 20554**

**DA 01-1649**

**WIRELESS TELECOM ACTION July 26, 2001**

**COMMENTS INVITED ON NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA (REGION 6)**

**PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN AMENDMENT**

**(GEN. DOCKET NO. 90-287)**

**Comment Date: August 27, 2001 Reply Date: September 11, 2001**

On June 11, 2001, we received an amendment request from the Northern
California (Region 6) Planning Update Committee proposing to amend its
821-824/866-869 MHz (800 MHz) Public Safety Plan. In accordance with the
Public Safety National Plan, each region is responsible for planning its
use of public safety radio frequency spectrum in the 800 MHz bands.[^1]
The Public Safety Plan for Region 6 governs the use of 800 MHz spectrum
assignments within Northern California. The Plan was adopted by the
Commission on November 20, 1990[^2] and subsequently revised on July 22,
1992,[^3] October 17, 1994,[^4] August 4, 1997[^5] and November 6,
1998.[^6] The instant plan amendment requests modifications that would
revise the current channel allotments to reflect changes (see Appendix
A) that are needed based on increased demand for channels in the San
Francisco Bay area. The amendment request also includes minor changes to
the text of the Plan that will facilitate the function and
administration of the Plan.

The Commission is soliciting comments from the public before taking
action on this proposed plan amendment. Copies of the Region 6 amendment
request may be viewed at the Commission's Reference Information Center,
445 12^th^ Street, S.W., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. Copies may
also be obtained from the Commission's copy contractor, International
Transcriptions Services, (ITS), which is located at 1231 20^th^ St.,
N.W., Washington, DC. ITS may be contacted by phone at (202) 857-3800.
The Region 6 amendment request may also be viewed on-line by accessing
the Commission's Electronic Comments Filing System (ECFS) at
[http://izzy.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/s a]{.underline}/ initiating a search of
records for WT Docket Number 90-287.

> Interested parties may file comments to the proposed amendment on or
> before August 27, 2001, and reply comments on or before September 11,
> 2001. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment
> Filing System (ECFS), See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking
> Proceedings, *Report and Order*, GC Docket No. 97-113, 13 FCC Rcd
> 11322 (1998), or by filing paper copies. Commenters who submit by
> paper should send an original and five copies of comments to the
> Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12^th^ St., S.W.,
> Room TW-A325, Washington, D.C. 20554. Commenters should clearly
> identify all comments and reply comments, whether submitted
> electronically or as paper copies, as submissions to WT Docket 90-287
> Region 6 Public Safety Plan amendment request. 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, 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
> e-mails 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.

Questions regarding this public notice may be directed to Ms. Joy
Alford, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, (202) 418-0694, TTY (202)
418-7233, or via email at jalford@fcc.gov.

-- FCC --

**Appendix A**

**SUMMARY OF CHANGES IN REGION VI CHANNEL ASSIGNMENTS**

**Approved by the Region VI Review and Revision Committee April 24,
2001**

Channel 777 - **Allocate** to Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Agency

Channel 737 - **Remove** BARTD and **allocate** to City of Richmond

Channel 743 - **Allocate** to City of Richmond

Channels 602, 618,620,628,642, 650, 665, 674, 680, 689, 691, 693, 702,
709, 711, 731, 737, 743, 744, 758, 761, 784, 795, 821, 824, 827 -
**allot** to Contra Costa County.

Channels 613, 617, 624, 628, 642, 650, 668, 673, 692, 702, 729, 742,
759, 777, 787, 807, 811, 820. **Allot** to Stanislaus County.

**Allocated** channels are ready for immediate licensing when the Plan
is approved by the FCC.

**Allotted** channels will be protected until the next window opening,
but agencies have not submitted current proof of funding and other
information as required by the Plan.

All other channel assignments will remain as listed in the current Plan
as approved by the FCC November 6, 1998.

[^1]:     ^?^ Development and Implementation of a Public Safety National
    Plan and Amendment of Part 90 to Establish Service Rules and
    Technical Standards for Use of the 821-824/866-869 MHz Bands by the
    Public Safety Services, GN Docket No. 87-112, *Report and Order,* 3
    FCC Rcd 905 (1987).

[^2]: ^?^ Northern California Region 6 Public Safety Plan, GN Docket No.
    90-287, *Order*, 5 FCC Rcd 7123 (1990).

[^3]:     ^?^ Northern California Region 6 Public Safety Plan, GN Docket
    No. 90-287, *Order*, 7 FCC Rcd 4908 (1992).

[^4]:     ^?^ Northern California Region 6 Public Safety Plan, GN Docket
    No. 90-287, *Order*, 9 FCC Rcd 6128 (1994).

[^5]: ^?^ Northern California Area (Region 6) Review and Revision
    Committee Receives Approval for Minor Amendment to Its Regional
    Public Safety Plan, GN Docket No. 90-287, *Public Notice,* WT 97-33.

[^6]: ^?^ Region 6 Public Safety Committee Receives Approval For Minor
    Amendment To Its Regional Public Safety Plan, GN Docket No. 90-287,
    *Public Notice,* 13 FCC Rcd 22522 (1998).