FEDERAL COMMUNICATION

FISCAL YEAR 

ANNUAL PROGRAM PERFOR
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FY 2000 Annual Program Performance Report and  Annual Performance Plan for FY 2001 and FY 2002 

Licensing..................................................................................................................

Competition...............................................................................................................

Enforcement............................................................................................................

Consumer Information Services.......................................................................................Spectrum Management................................................................................................

Agency-Wide Performance Improvement Initiatives..............................................................
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 

FY 2000 AN

LICENSING

This activity includes the authorization or licensing of radio stations, telecommunications equipment and radio operator

and facilities. Includes direct organizational FTE and FTE workyear effort provided by staff offices to support policy d

direction, as well as support services associated with licensing activities. Activity Goal: To promote efficient and innovative licensing and authorization of services by automating functions and 

systems across the Agency and by creating a faster, flatter, more functional Agency with substantially reduced backlogs proceedings. 
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LICENSING ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal A: CREATE A MORE EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE AGENCY Strategic Objective: Automate Agency Processes 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Create a paperless FCC by 

automating functions & fully implementing automated licensing & electronic filing systems to promote one-stop shopping. Consolidate individual systems & adopt one standard user interface where possible to simplify public use of our systems. 

9 Began implementation of 

electronic filing/licensing systems in Common Carrier, International, & Wireless Telecommunications Bureaus & in Office of Engineering & Technology. 

9 60% of all documents filed 

electronically. 

9 The FCC exactly met the 60% goal 

of all actions filed electronically-- 

 26% - Common Carrier Bureau  21% - International Bureau  27% - Mass Media Bureau  63% - Wireless Telecommunications  Bureau  86% - Office of Engineering and  Technology.

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LICENSING ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal A: CREATE A MORE EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE AGENCY Strategic Objective: Streamline Agency Processes and Procedures 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Improve our speed of disposal 

for processing license applications 

9 Substantially reduce our 

backlog including licensing applications, petitions for reconsideration and other proceedings. 

9 Act on petitions for 

reconsideration that do not raise significant new issues within 60 days of the record closing. 

9 Majority of license 

applications in all services were processed within established timeframes. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 90% of applications disposed 

of within speed of disposal goals. 

9 Backlog does not exceed 

40% of receipts. 

9 75% of all petitions for 

reconsideration with no significant new issues acted on within 60 days of record closing. 

9 89% of all applications processed 

within goals. 

9 The FCC reduced its backlog by 

60% during the 1st Quarter and 

further reduced its backlog by 96.4% during the 4th Quarter. Significant 

concentration was placed on reduction of the informal complaints backlog. 

9 Only 38% of all petitions for 

reconsideration with no significant new issues were acted on within 60 days of record closing. The FCC currently has in place new procedures to ensure this goal will be met for FY 01. 

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COMPETITION

This activity includes formal inquiries, rule making proceedings to establish or amend the Commission’s rules and rinterpretations or waivers; economic studies and analyses; spectrum planning, modeling, propagation-interference a

Includes direct organizational FTE and FTE workyear effort provided by staff offices to support policy direction, pr

support services associated with activities to promote competition. Activity Goal: To encourage, through our policy and rule making activities, the development of competitive, innov

regulation or with an absence of regulation where appropriate in a competitive market. This will be accomplished b

as competition develops, by promoting competition in international communications markets, by promoting opportu

services, and by fostering a more consumer friendly marketplace. 
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COMPETITION ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal B: PROMOTE COMPETITION IN ALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETS Strategic Objective: Eliminate Barriers to Entrance in Domestic Markets 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Complete the opening of local 

telecommunications markets through pro-competitive unbundling, interconnections, and collocation policies. 

9 271 Applications 9 Multichannel Video/  Broadcasting 9 Mobile Wireless 

9 Implemented a variety of rule 

makings designed to provide guidance in the areas of unbundling, collocation, line sharing, and pricing in order to facilitate local competition. 

9 Obtained ex parte exemption 

to allow free communication/ close coordination with Dept of Justice in reviewing 271 applications. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 15% of households with 1 new 

local residential competitor. 

9 10% have 2 new local 

residential competitors. 

9 Expeditiously act on 271 

applications. 

9 10% households with access 

to 5 or more MVPDs. 

9 73% households with access 

to 5 or more mobile wireless providers. 

9 The FCC reached 86% of 

households with 1 new local residential competitor for local exchange carrier competition far exceeding its goal by 71%. 

9 The FCC reached 73% of 

households with 2 new local residential competitors for local exchange carrier competition far exceeding its goals by 63%. 

9 The FCC received 4 applications 

filed by Bell Operating Companies (BOCs) to provide in-region, interLATA service pursuant to Section 271 of the 1996 Act. Bell Atlantic’s New York was the first to be approved and the Southwestern Bell’s application for Texas was the second. 

9 91% households with access to 3 or 

more MVPDs; 5% households with access to 4 or more MVPDs; and 5% of households with access to 5 or more MVPDs. To reflect the ongoing consolidation in the MVPD industry, the FCC will change its goal in FY 01 to track 3 or more providers only. 

9 FY 00 statistics will be released by 

late-FY 01 in the FCC’s Annual CMRS Competition Report. FY 99 statistics reflect 69% of households with access to 5 or more mobile wireless providers. 

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COMPETITION ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal B: PROMOTE COMPETITION IN ALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETS Strategic Objective: Eliminate Barriers to Entrance in Domestic Markets (Continued) 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Multichannel Multipoint 

Distribution Service/ Instructional Television Fixed Service 

9 Advanced Technologies/DTV 

9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 Authorize MMDS/ITFS to 

compete with LECs. 

9 15% penetration of advanced 

cable services. 

9 In the Two-Way MDS/ITFS 

rule making proceeding, the FCC made additional rule modifications and invited comment on a minor interference issue. Approximately 2,300 applications filed to provide two-way services in MDS & ITFS. The FCC expects to grant these initial applications in March 2001. 

9 The FCC reached 2.9% total 

penetration for advanced cable services not meeting its goal of 15%. 

9 In FY 00, Digital Broadcast 

Buildout shows that 67 of 1,314 (5.1%) DTV commercial stations were licensed, and 8 of 384 (2.10%) non-commercial stations were licensed. The FCC anticipates all commercial stations to be licensed by FY 2002, and non-commercial stations to be licensed by FY 2003. 

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COMPETITION ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal B: PROMOTE COMPETITION IN ALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETS Strategic Objective: Eliminate Barriers to Entrance in Domestic Markets (Continued) 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Streamline merger review 

procedures. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 9 Design and implement 

procedures for Agency-wide review of mergers and acquisitions. 

9 Act on all major merger & 

acquisition applications within 180 days of receipt. 

9 New merger process was 

established and implemented in March 2000 identifying procedures in handling mergers as well as establishing timeline goals “not to exceed” 180 days. 

9 One major merger application 

was received after implementation of new procedures and acted on within 180 days. 

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COMPETITION ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal B: PROMOTE COMPETITION IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS MARKETS Strategic Objective: Deregulate where Appropriate to Promote Competition 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Reduce the burden of filing, 

reporting, record keeping and accounting requirements across all communications industries. 

9 Initiated a variety of rule 

makings to eliminate obsolete or overlapping regulations and/or reporting requirements identified in the FY 98 Biennial Review of Agency’s rules and regulations. 

9 Complete an aggressive Year 

2000 Biennial Review aimed at eliminating unnecessary rules and regulations. 

9 10% reduction on the number 

of forms required by the FCC. 

9 Goal to complete Biennial 

Review met. The FCC issued a MO&O that relaxed its regulations on a number of mass media procedures. 

9 Although the FCC eliminated 

31 forms, information collection activities required the establishment of 17 new forms resulting in a 7% of forms reduction. Additional streamlining resulting from biennial review findings is expected to result in further form reductions. 

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COMPETITION ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal B: PROMOTE COMPETITION IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS MARKETS Strategic Objective: Deregulate where Appropriate to Promote Competition (Continued) 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Streamline the technical rules 

for and privatize certain aspects of the Certification of telephones and other equipment. 

9 An NPRM proposing to 

deregulate Part 68-Equipment Registration was prepared for consideration during FY 00. 

9 Begin reduction in technical 

rules for certifying equipment. 

9 The FCC began designating 

domestic Telecommunication Certification Bodies for certifying equipment in June 2000. 17 TCBs had been designated by the end of the fiscal year, and had issued 213 grants. Preparation for implementing the terms of the Mutual Recognition Agreement with the European Community was initiated. 

9 The FCC met its goal with the Part 

68 Order, which eliminated regulations governing the development of technical standards and certification procedures for telecommunications equipment. 

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COMPETITION ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal B: PROMOTE COMPETITION IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS MARKETS Strategic Objective: Promote Competition in International Communications Markets 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Encourage new market 

entrants and opportunities for the wireless and satellite industries, including fixed and mobile voice services, fixed and mobile data services, direct broadcast services and earth exploration services. 

9 Encourage new market 

entrants for wireless and satellite industries, including fixed and mobile voice, fixed and mobile data, direct broadcast, and earth exploration services. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 Proposed rules to implement 

the international arrangements governing Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite adopted by ITU. 

9 Average price of an 

international phone call to $0.65. 

9 Encourage satellite and 

wireless industries to develop sharing mechanisms whenever possible and license as many new entrant systems as possible. 

9 The cost of an international call 

has dropped from $0.74 in 1996 to $0.51 in 1999, the result of the WTO Agreement and the FCC’s 1997 Benchmarks Order. Between 1996 and 1998, the estimated savings in telephone rates exceeded $10 billion. By the time that Benchmarks is fully implemented in 2003, that number may fall even further. 

9 The FCC developed an innovative 

licensing approach for a new generation of mobile satellite services in the 2 GHz frequency band; released an R&O and NPRM that addressed particularly difficult spectrum sharing issues between the terrestrial fixed service and fixed satellite service; and coordinated meetings between the U.S. and Mexico resulting in the implementation of a new audio service. 

9 The FCC allocated 50 megahertz 

of spectrum in the 3650-3700 MHz band to the fixed and mobile (base stations) terrestrial services on a primary basis and permitted it to be used for fixed satellite services (FSS) on a secondary basis. The action grandfathers existing FSS earth station sites in this band, and permits approximately 32 new applications for FSS earth stations. 

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COMPETITION ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal B: PROMOTE COMPETITION IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS MARKETS Strategic Objective: Promote Competition in International Communications Markets (Continued) 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Encourage the privatization of 

INTELSAT consistent with the transition to competitive markets. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 9 Implement procedures 

consistent with the privatization of INTELSAT. 

9 In the Global Mobile Personal 

Communications by Satellite (GMPCS) NPRM, the FCC seeks comment on application of the enhanced 911 emergency communications requirements applicable to terrestrial services for twoway voice satellite services. 

9 In August 2000, the FCC 

approved INTELSAT license applications to operate in the US market pending its privatization in FY 2001. 

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COMPETITION ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal C: PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AMERICANS TO BENEFIT FROM THE COMMUNStrategic Objective: Promote Access for All Americans to Communications Services 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Universal Service Reform 9 Penetration Rates 9 Schools and Libraries 9 Reasonable Rates 9 Rural Areas 

9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 9 Released Order extending 

funding for schools & libraries to get connected to the Internet. 

9 50% penetration rate for 

underserved communities. 

9 15% increase in the 

penetration rate for mobile wireless telephone services. 

9 85% of schools and libraries 

connected to the Internet. 

9 65% of households have 

access to advanced telecommunications services. 

9 Create joint conference with 

the states to promote deployment of advanced services to rural areas. 

9 FY00 statistics will not be 

available until 2001. However, FY99 statistics reflected a 94% penetration rate of households in all underserved areas. 

9 FY00 statistics will not be 

available until 2001. However, FY99 statistics reflected a 32% penetration rate for mobile wireless telephone services. 

9 FY00 statistics will not be 

available until February 2001. However, year end 1999 identify 63% of public school instructional classrooms are connected to the Internet. 

9 FY 00 statistics will not be 

available until August 2001. However, year end 1999 identify 59% of households have access to advanced telecommunications services. 

9 Created joint conference with 

the states to promote deployment of advanced services to all Americans. 

9 Joint conference held six field 

hearings, created a web site, and gathered data on successful deployment projects with an online survey. 

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COMPETITION ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal C: PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AMERICANS TO BENEFIT FROM THE COMMUStrategic Objective: Promote Consumer Education and Information 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Billing and Customer Privacy 9 Limit number of new area 

codes. 

9 More efficient number block 

pooling. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 Approve number optimization 

plan. 

9 Implement more efficient 

number block pooling for at least 18 of the100 largest MSAs. 

9 No FY 00 goal. 9 Goal met through FCC March 

31, 2000 and December 29, 2000 Number Resource Optimization Orders. 

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ENFORCEMENT

This activity includes Enforcement of the Commission's rules, regulations and authorizations, including investigations

includes the receipt and disposition of formal and informal complaints regarding common carrier rates and services, 

prescription and audit of carrier accounting practices. Includes direct organizational FTE and FTE workyear efdevelopment, legal services, and executive direction, as well as support services associated with enforcement activities. 

Activity Goal: To promote the public interest and pro-competitive policies by enforcing rules and regulations that ecommunications services and technologies. This will be accomplished by enforcing the existing rules so that busine
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ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal B: PROMOTE COMPETITION IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS MARKETS Strategic Objective: Enforce the Rules so that Businesses Compete Fairly 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Use the Accelerated Docket 

and other means to expedite resolution of important competition related formal complaints. 

9 Show zero tolerance for 

perpetuators of consumer fraud such as slamming and cramming. Impose substantial monetary forfeitures against the worst offenders. 

9 Enforce all disability 

accessibility provisions. 

9 Expeditiously resolve 

complaints regarding spectrum use, public safety and technical issues such as interference, equipment licensee requirements and Emergency Alert System (EAS) rules. 

9 Pending formal common 

carrier complaints were reduced by 21% over FY 98 levels. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 9 Released Order implementing 

Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act, which is the basis for enforcement. 

9 Updated a variety of radio 

direction finding systems to aid in enforcement activities. 

9 10% increase in Common 

Carrier formal complaints resolved. 

9 10% reduction in the number 

of long distance slamming informal complaints. 

9 Implement all disability 

accessibility rules; achieve 65% compliance with new disability rules. 

9 85% compliance with antenna 

registration, interference complaints and equipment license requirements. 

9 Goal of 10% increase in 

Common Carrier formal complaints resolved was far exceeded by a 71% increase in complaint resolutions. 

9 Data collection procedures 

under review. However, significant monetary fines were levied in FY 00 on carriers guilty of slamming practices. 

9 The FCC continues to monitor 

disability issues, and is prepared to take action if we detect any non-compliance. The FCC has resolved a number of informal complaints regarding issues arising under the disability rules. 

9 The FCC inspected 2,151 

towers: 92% were registered and 94% were properly marked and lit. 

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ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY 

Strategic Goal B: PROMOTE COMPETITION IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS MARKETS Strategic Objective: Enforce the Rules so that Businesses Compete Fairly (Continued) 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Address & correct 

deficiencies in FCC collections & other financial management systems. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 9 Implement a redesigned 

resource allocation and management improvement system. 

9 Implement an improved 

collection system. 

9 Assume control over auctions 

loan servicing system. 

9 Oversee USAC Activities. 

9 Audit underway and the results 

will not be known until Spring 2001. However, interim financial statements were generated in June 2000, indicating significant improvements. 

9 FCC completed a requirements 

study and purchased hardware and software to implement new system. Implementation now scheduled for 3rd Quarter, FY 

01. 

9 FCC has assumed control of 

Loan Servicing. A loan module was added to our Resource Allocation and Management Information System in September 2000. Chase/Colson contract signed and plans adopted to port loan files and balances to contractor by December 31, 2000. 

9 USAC will provide audited 

financial statements for inclusion in the FCC’s audited statements for FY 2000. 
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CONSUMER INFORMATION SERVIC

This activity includes the publication and dissemination of Commission decisions and actions, and related activities; pu

of Commission records and databases; the receipt and disposition of public inquiries; consumer, small business and pub

organizational FTE and FTE workyear effort provided by staff offices to support policy direction, program developmenassociated with consumer information activities. Activity Goal: To provide information services to our customers in the most useful formats available and in the most ti

accomplished by evolving the FCC’s web site into a model for accessibility and availability of information and by ensu

accessible and usable by persons with disabilities. 
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CONSUMER INFORMATION SERVICES A

Strategic Goal A: CREATE A MORE EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE AGENCY Strategic Objective: Provide Improved Access to All Agency Information 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Evolve the FCC’s web site 

into a model for accessibility and availability of information. Develop electronic systems or subsystems to provide via the Internet tracking information about Commission proceedings and processes, including licensing, policy development, and issues resolution. 

9 Ensure that all Agency 

electronic and information technologies are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 Define requirements for 

Agency-wide plan to improve online access to FCC information.

9 50% of all Agency materials 

accessible in an alternative format within 5 days of request. 

9 FCC established a web 

evaluation task force to survey our customers and identify ways to improve access to all FCC information. 

9 FCC has developed an “on 

demand” approach to making our material accessible. FCC material is available in audio, Braille (transcribed), Braille (embossed), diskette, and large print. 

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CONSUMER INFORMATION SERVICES A

Strategic Goal C: PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AMERICANS TO BENEFIT FROM THE COMMUNStrategic Objective: Promote Access for All Americans to Communications Services 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Promote access of disabled 

Americans to communications technology. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 9 Establish a Disabilities 

Accessibility Office. 

9 Established the Disabilities 

Rights Office to oversee and monitor disability issues. 

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CONSUMER INFORMATION SERVICES A

Strategic Goal C: PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AMERICANS TO BENEFIT FROM THE COMMUStrategic Objective: Promote Access for All Americans to Communications Services 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Informal Consumer 

Complaints Response Time 

9 Consumer Outreach 

9 Y2K & other problems with 

the automated informal complaint system required significant upgrades & revisions, which delayed response time improvements. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 10% reduction in response 

time to consumer complaints. 

9 10% reduction in the number 

of consumer complaints. 

9 Implement consumer outreach 

program, including new consumer advocacy partnership with federal, state & local government, industry & consumer group. 

9 The FCC achieved a 100% 

reduction in backlog of informal consumer complaints. Overall, the average processing time was reduced from 318 to 10-13 days per complaint by the end of FY 00. 

9 Established Consumer 

Advocacy partnerships with federal, state, and local governments. 

9 The FCC made major strides 

in forging strong relationships with state and local governments: 

9 played a critical role in 

supporting a database pilot project called the State and National Action Plan (SNAP), through which states and the FCC share information about slamming and cramming complaints and inquiries; 

9 created partnership with 

33 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in a combined effort to handle complaints; 

9 worked closely with the 

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners to ensure that customers understand the impact of FCC rules on long distance detariffing; 

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CONSUMER INFORMATION SERVICES A

Strategic Goal C: PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL AMERICANS TO BENEFIT FROM THE COMMUStrategic Objective: Promote Access for All Americans to Communications Services (Continued) 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 provided extensive outreach and 

education on FCC policies to tribal governments and organizations on reservations; 

9 initiated the translation of 

consumer information into Spanish and Braille; 

9 Launched a new web page for the 

Disabilities Rights Office; activated an electronic mailbox specifically designed to receive inquires and complaints from the general public related to disability access. 
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SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT

This activity includes management of the electromagnetic spectrum as mandated by the Communications Act of 1934 aprocesses for allocating, allotting, assigning, and licensing this scarce resource to the private sector and state and local g

the public interest is best served. In order to manage spectrum in both an efficient and equitable manner, the Commissi

with Federal agencies, and represents U.S. industry in international fora. Includes direct organizational FTE and FTE w

program development, legal services, and executive direction, as well as support services associated with spectrum manActivity Goal: To manage the use of the Nation’s airwaves in the public interest for all non-Federal government users, will be accomplished by creating more efficient spectrum markets and by increasing the amount of spectrum available, 
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SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT ACTIVI

Strategic Goal D: MANAGE THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST Strategic Objective: Promote More Efficient Use of Spectrum 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Streamline and reform 

assignment and licensing procedures to facilitate getting spectrum into the marketplace. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 9 Initiate review of assignment 

and licensing techniques. 

9 The FCC released two rule 

makings: “Sixth R&O on Reconsideration” (FCC 00-313), reconfigured the 30 MHz C-Block re-auction spectrum into three (3) 10 MHz blocks; and “Order on Reconsideration (FCC 00-299), reinstating provisions in the Competitive Bidding Sixth Report and Order that were inadvertently eliminated from one of the Commission’s competitive bidding rules. This action promotes a wider dissemination of licenses, provides bidders with more flexibility & makes licenses more affordable. 

9 The FCC completed its review 

of the Experimental Licensing system. Improvements were made in processing, coordinating and tracking procedures. Some areas were identified that require further improvement. This work will be completed during the next fiscal year. 

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SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT ACTIVI

Strategic Goal D: MANAGE THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST Strategic Objective: Promote More Efficient Use of Spectrum (Continued) 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 New systems which streamline 

Mass Media licensing procedures and provide electronic filing capability was implemented. 

9 Proceeding to convert all major 

MMB forms to yes/no certifications, require electronic filing, and reduce certain filing requirements was completed during the 1st Quarter of FY 

2000. MMB initiated a number of applications in April 2000. 

9 AM and FM technical licensing 

requirements were greatly streamlined through the Report and Orders in the “Technical Streamlining” proceeding. Through this proceeding, the Commission provided radio broadcasters greatly increased technical flexibility by expanding the definition of “minor change,” permitting the filing of contingent applications, and creating a new class CØ FM stations. 

9 The FCC continues to work 

internally and with industry to examine options for modification or redesign of the satellite space station licensing process. 
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SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT ACTIVI

Strategic Goal D: MANAGE THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST Strategic Objective: Promote More Efficient Use of Spectrum (Continued) 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Promote the use of more 

spectrum efficient and frequency technologies. 

9 Updated a variety of radio 

direction-finding systems to aid in interference investigations. 

9 Work with the industry and 

NTIA to promote the use of technologies and approaches to spectrum allocation and assessments that minimize interference and increase coordination between Federal and non-Federal users. 

9 The FCC adopted the Undersea 

Cable NPRM that seeks comment on the proposal to speed up the authorization process and foster new transoceanic capacity needed for the global information revolution; we also adopted the Foreign Participation Order that revises and streamlines the requirements for foreign carrier affiliation notifications; and adopted a rule making initiating a detariffing proposal to further deregulate the filing requirements for international long distance services. 

9 The FCC works with other 

federal agencies through the Inter-Department Radio Advisory Committee to resolve interference etc. The FCC adopted rules to provide for government access to nongovernment public safety spectrum in the 700 MHz band. 

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SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT ACTIVI

Strategic Goal D: MANAGE THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST Strategic Objective: Foster the Increased Availability of Spectrum 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 New Services 9 No FY 99 goal. 9 Initiate actions to promote the 

development of new services. 

9 Allocate 4 GHz of spectrum 

for unlicensed services. 

9 Examine management of 

shared spectrum and adopt vehicles to enhance condition of shared spectrum with NTIA. 

9 The FCC received applications to 

support the development of new services, which includes the following breakout: 

9 Digital Audio Radio Services 29 9 Intelligent Highway Systems 9 9 Interactive Video and Data 

 Service 6 

9 Little LEO 9 9 Wireless Local Loop 7 9 Digital Electronic Message 

 Service 9 

9 Ultra Wideband 41 

9 The FCC completed a Report and 

Order in allocating additional spectrum for unlicensed services. Based on the record in the proceeding, 2 GHz was provided rather than the 4 GHz that has been proposed. 

9 The FCC worked cooperatively 

with NTIA on a number of activities to improve spectrum management. Among these were: A report submitted to Congress entitled “Assessment of Electromagnetic Spectrum Reallocation”; development of a Department of Commerce Notice of Proposed Rule Making on reimbursement of the federal government for relocation of radio facilities; adoption of a Spectrum Policy Statement addressing government transfer of spectrum; 

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SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT ACTIVI

Strategic Goal D: MANAGE THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST Strategic Objective: Foster the Increased Availability of Spectrum (Continued) 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Spectrum Auctions 9 No Congressionally mandated 

auctions in FY 99. 

9 Develop plan for 

implementation of ultrawideband devices and software defined radios. 

9 Meet all Congressionally 

mandated auctions scheduled in Fiscal Year 2000.

and FCC rule making actions reallocating spectrum at 3650 MHz and proposing reallocations at 4.9 GHz and for 27 MHz of federally Transferred spectrum. 

9 The FCC adopted a Notice of 

Proposed Rule Making to amend its rules for unlicensed devices to accommodate ultra-wideband devices. The FCC adopted a Notice of Inquiry to consider rule changes to accommodate software defined radios and developed a plan to amend the FCC rules. 

9 The original Congressional 

deadline for Auction 31 (Combinatorial Bidding) was not met because Congress and the bidders requested it be delayed. The auction is now scheduled to begin on March 6, 2001. 

9 An auction for Guard Band 

Manager licenses in the 700 MHz band was held on September 6, 2000. Approximately 104 licenses were awarded in 52 major economic areas. These Guard Band Managers can subdivide the spectrum and lease it to third parties, allowing small businesses the opportunity to become providers of new and additional services. 

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AGENCY-WIDE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT 

Activity Goal: To promote the overall efficiency, effectiveness and responsiveness of the Agency by attracting and 

expertise by developing continuing educational programs in engineering and economics, and reviewing structural an

Means/Strategies/Resources: For this Agency to fulfill its congressional charge, it must write and execute a new b

policy vision, consistent with the various communications statutes and rules, that guides our deliberations; (2) a poin

cohesive and efficient operation, and leads to clear and timely decisions; (3) an extensive training and development 

economic expertise; and (4) organizational restructuring to align our institution with the realities of a dynamic and c
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PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE

Strategic Goal A: CREATE A MORE EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE AGENCY Strategic Objective: Reorganize to Create an Agency Infrastructure Conducive to Convergence 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Reorganize for Convergence 9 Completed all actions 

required to implement major reorganization, which established the Enforcement & Consumer Information Bureaus, consolidating those functions. Actual implementation was scheduled for early FY 00. 

9 Develop plan for Phase 2 of 

reorganization: consider options for streamlining licensing processes. 

9 A licensing task force 

reviewed options for streamlining the licensing process and provided recommendations to the Chairman in March 2000. 

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PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE

Strategic Goal A: CREATE A MORE EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE AND RESPONSIVE AGENCY Strategic Objective: Improve the FCC’s Technical and Economical Expertise 

Policy Initiative FY 1999 Performance FY 2000 Goal FY 2000 Performance 

9 Pursue a number of alternative 

work schedules to attract and retain skilled employees. 

9 Recruit high-quality staff 

knowledgeable about the communications market place. Strengthen technical capabilities by hiring more engineers/technologists and re-establishing an entry-level engineering training program. 

9 Increase training opportunities 

for employees in substantive areas & team-based project management. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 No FY 99 goal. 9 No FY 99 goal. 

9 Implement at least 2 

alternative work schedules: Telecommuting, Job-sharing, and Flexible work schedules. 

9 Increase engineering and 

technology staff by 5% over FY 99. Re-establish entrylevel engineering training program. 

9 No FY 00 goal. 

9 Telecommuting was 

successfully implemented Agency-wide in FY 00. 

9 The FCC exceeded the 5% 

goal by hiring 15 engineers. We established an Engineerin-Training program which is designed to provide an intensive, closely supervised, job-oriented program of instruction and evaluation with the prospect for accelerated promotion after successful completion of program. The engineers are recruited at the GS-5 & GS-7 entry levels. A total of 5 entry-level engineers were hired in FY 00. 

9 The FCC established a Digital 

Age Steering Committee and Training Working Group to address the issues of continuing education. Several focus group sessions were held to gather suggestions from Agency employees. New training schedule was distributed in October 2000. 

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