Monday, 

December 20, 2010 

Part XIX 

Federal 

Communications 

Commission 

Semiannual Regulatory Agenda 


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) 

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS 

COMMISSION 

47 CFR Ch. I 

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory 

and Deregulatory Actions–Fall 2010 

AGENCY: Federal Communications 

Commission. 

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. 

SUMMARY: Twice a year, in spring and 

fall, the Commission publishes in the 

Federal Register a list in the Unified 

Agenda of those major items and other 

significant proceedings under 

development or review that pertain to 

the Regulatory Flexibility Act. See 5 

U.S.C. 602. The Unified Agenda also 

provides the Code of Federal 

Regulations citations and legal 

authorities that govern these 

proceedings. 

ADDRESS: Federal Communications 

Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Maura McGowan, Telecommunications 

Specialist, Federal Communications 

Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-0990. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Unified Agenda of Major and Other 

Significant Proceedings 

The Commission encourages public 

participation in its rulemaking process. 

To help keep the public informed of 

significant rulemaking proceedings, the 

Commission has prepared a list of 

important proceedings now in progress. 

The General Services Administration 

publishes the Unified Agenda in the 

Federal Register in the spring and fall 

of each year. 

The following terms may be helpful in 

understanding the status of the 

proceedings included in this report: 

Docket Number—assigned to a 

proceeding if the Commission has 

issued either a Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking or a Notice of Inquiry 

concerning the matter under 

consideration. The Commission has 

used docket numbers since January 1, 

1978. Docket numbers consist of the last 

two digits of the calendar year in which 

the docket was established plus a 

sequential number that begins at 1 with 

the first docket initiated during a 

calendar year (e.g., Docket No. 96-1 or 

Docket No. 99-1). The abbreviation for 

the responsible bureau usually precedes 

the docket number, as in ‘‘MM Docket 

No. 96-222,’’ which indicates that the 

responsible bureau is the Mass Media 

Bureau (now the Media Bureau). A 

docket number consisting of only five 

digits (e.g., Docket No. 29622) indicates 

that the docket was established before 

January 1, 1978. 

Notice of Inquiry (NOI)—issued by the 

Commission when it is seeking 

information on a broad subject or trying 

to generate ideas on a given topic. A 

comment period is specified during 

which all interested parties may submit 

comments. 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(NPRM)—issued by the Commission 

when it is proposing a specific change 

to Commission rules and regulations. 

Before any changes are actually made, 

interested parties may submit written 

comments on the proposed revisions. 

Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (FNPRM)—issued by the 

Commission when additional comment 

in the proceeding is sought. 

Memorandum Opinion and Order 

(MO&O)—issued by the Commission to 

deny a petition for rulemaking, 

conclude an inquiry, modify a decision, 

or address a petition for reconsideration 

of a decision. 

Rulemaking (RM) Number—assigned 

to a proceeding after the appropriate 

bureau or office has reviewed a petition 

for rulemaking, but before the 

Commission has taken action on the 

petition. 

Report and Order (R&O)—issued by 

the Commission to state a new or 

amended rule or state that the 

Commission rules and regulations will 

not be revised. 

Ruth A. Dancey, 

Deputy Secretary, Federal Communications 

Commission. 

CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU—Long-Term Actions 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

497 Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket Nos. 96-146, 93-22) .................................................................................. 3060–AG42 

498 Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94-129) .............................................................................................................................................................. 3060–AG46 

499 Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities .............................................. 3060–AG58 

500 Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications 

Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 90-571) .......................................................................................................................... 3060–AG75 

501 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 

02-278) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3060–AI14 

502 Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123) ....................................................................................................................................... 3060–AI15 

503 Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act 

of 2003 (CG Docket No. 04-53) .................................................................................................................................. 3060–AI20 

504 Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record Exchange (CARE) Obligations on All 

Local and Interexchange Carriers (CG Docket No. 02-386) ....................................................................................... 3060–AI58 

505 Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format ............................................................ 3060–AI61 

506 Closed Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review) .............................................................................. 3060–AI72 


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CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU—Long-Term Actions (Continued) 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

507 Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information ................................................................................. 3060–AI75 

OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY—Long-Term Actions 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

508 Revision of the Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission .................................................................................. 3060–AH47 

509 New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258) ......................................................................................... 3060–AH65 

510 Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields ................................................................................................... 3060–AI17 

511 Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-186) ............................................................... 3060–AI52 

512 Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03-201) ...................................................................... 3060–AI54 

513 Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 10-142) ................................................... 3060–AJ46 

INTERNATIONAL BUREAU—Long-Term Actions 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

514 Streamlining the Commission’s Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and Licensing Procedures (IB 

Docket No. 95-117) ..................................................................................................................................................... 3060–AD70 

515 Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency 

Band (IB Docket No. 95-91; GEN Docket No. 90-357) ............................................................................................... 3060–AF93 

516 Allocate & Designate: Spectrum for Fixed-Satekkite Service (37.5-38.5, 40.5-41.5 & 48.2-50.2 GHz Bands); Allocate: Fixed & Mobile 40.5-42.5 GHz; Wireless 46.9-47 GHz; Government Operations 37-38 & 40- ........................ 3060–AH23 

517 Streamlining Earth Station Licensing Rules (IB Docket No. 00-248) ........................................................................... 3060–AH60 

518 Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34) .............................................................................................. 3060–AH98 

519 Mitigation of Orbital Debris (IB Docket No. 02-54) ....................................................................................................... 3060–AI06 

520 Amendment of the Commission’s Rules (IB Docket No. 04-47) .................................................................................. 3060–AI41 

521 Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04-112) 3060–AI42 

522 Review of the Spectrum Sharing Plan Among Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile Satellite Service Systems 

in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands (IB Docket No. 02-364) ...................................................................................................... 3060–AI44 

523 Amendment of the Commission’s Rules To Allocate Spectrum and Adopt Service Rules and Procedures To Govern the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (IB Docket No. 07-101) ................................................................... 3060–AI90 

MEDIA BUREAU—Long-Term Actions 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

524 Cable Television Rate Regulation ................................................................................................................................. 3060–AF41 

525 Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service ...................................................................................................... 3060–AF48 

526 Cable Home Wiring ....................................................................................................................................................... 3060–AG02 

527 Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97-80) ....................................................................... 3060–AG28 

528 Cable Horizontal and Vertical Ownership Limits (MM Docket No. 92-264) ................................................................. 3060–AH09 

529 Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99-325) .................................................................................... 3060–AH40 

530 Second Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to DTV ....................................................... 3060–AH54 

531 Direct Broadcast Public Interest Obligations (MM Docket No. 93-25) ......................................................................... 3060–AH59 

532 Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MM Docket No. 98-204) .................................................................................... 3060–AH95 

533 Broadcast Multiple and Cross-Ownership Limits .......................................................................................................... 3060–AH97 

534 Establishment of Rules for Digital Low Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations 

(MB Docket No. 03-185) .............................................................................................................................................. 3060–AI38 

535 Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04-256) ........................................................... 3060–AI55 

536 Revision of Procedures Governing Amendments to FM Table of Allotments and Changes of Community of License in the Radio Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 05-210) .............................................................................. 3060–AI63 

537 Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies (MB Docket No. 05-312) ...................................... 3060–AI68 


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MEDIA BUREAU—Long-Term Actions (Continued) 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

538 Implementation of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as Amended by the Cable Television Consumer 

Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (MB Docket No. 05-311) ............................................................................. 3060–AI69 

539 Program Access Rules—Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 07-29, 07-198) ............................................................................................................ 3060–AI87 

540 Third Periodic Review of the Commission’s Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television (MB 

Docket No. 07-91) ....................................................................................................................................................... 3060–AI89 

541 Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04-233) ............................................................................................................... 3060–AJ04 

542 Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket No. 99-25) .................................................................................... 3060–AJ07 

543 Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising (MB Docket No. 08-90) ................................................ 3060–AJ10 

544 An Inquiry Into the Commission’s Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification (MM Docket No. 93-177) ................................................................................................................. 3060–AJ17 

545 Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission’s Rules To Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low 

Power Television Translator Stations (MB Docket No. 08-253) ................................................................................. 3060–AJ18 

546 Policies To Promote Rural Radio Service and To Streamline Allotment and Assignment Procedures (MB Docket 

No. 09-52) .................................................................................................................................................................... 3060–AJ23 

547 Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07-294) ..................................... 3060–AJ27 

548 Implementation of Section 203 of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA) (MB Docket No. 10-148) .............................................................................................................................................................. 3060–AJ43 

MEDIA BUREAU—Completed Actions 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

549 Significantly Viewed Out-of-Market Broadcast Stations (MB Docket No. 05-49) ......................................................... 3060–AI56 

OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR—Long-Term Actions 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

550 Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees ........................................................................................................... 3060–AI79 

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU—Long-Term Actions 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

551 Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems ............................. 3060–AG34 

552 Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline ............................................................................................................................. 3060–AG60 

553 In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act ................................................................ 3060–AG74 

554 Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety Communications Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3060–AG85 

555 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review—Review of Accounts Settlement in Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services (IB Docket No. 98-96) ................................................................................................................ 3060–AH30 

556 Implementation of 911 Act ............................................................................................................................................ 3060–AH90 

557 Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications .................................................................................. 3060–AI22 

558 E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers ................................................................................................. 3060–AI62 

559 Recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3060–AI78 

560 Stolen Vehicle Recovery System (SVRS) ..................................................................................................................... 3060–AJ01 

561 Commercial Mobile Alert System .................................................................................................................................. 3060–AJ03 

562 Emergency Alert System ............................................................................................................................................... 3060–AJ33 


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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU—Long-Term Actions 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

563 Implementation of the Communications Act, Amendment of the Commission’s Rules—Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial Mobile Radio Service Spectrum Cap ..................................................................... 3060–AG21 

564 Service Rules for the 746 to 764 and 776 to 794 MHz Bands, and Revisions to the Commission’s Rules ............... 3060–AH32 

565 Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission’s Rules Governing Maritime Communications ........................... 3060–AH55 

566 Competitive Bidding Procedures ................................................................................................................................... 3060–AH57 

567 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review Spectrum Aggregation Limits for Commercial Mobile Radio Services .................. 3060–AH81

568 In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets ............................................................................................................................................................ 3060–AH82 

569 Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers ........................................... 3060–AH83 

570 Facilitating the Provision of Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas ........................................................................ 3060–AI31 

571 Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band Industrial/Land Transportation and Business 

Channels ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3060–AI34 

572 Review of Part 87 of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01-289) ................................... 3060–AI35 

573 Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) and Modernization of the Commission’s 

Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (WT Docket No. 05-211) ....................................................................... 3060–AI88 

574 Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in 

the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands ................................................................................................................ 3060–AJ12 

575 Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket No. 04-344) ............... 3060–AJ16 

576 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz Band ............................................................. 3060–AJ19 

577 Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915 to 1920 MHz, 1995 to 2000 MHz, 2020 to 2025 MHz, 

and 2175 to 2180 MHz Bands .................................................................................................................................... 3060–AJ20 

578 Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band, WT Docket No. 08- 

166; Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary ........................... 3060–AJ21 

579 Amendment of the Commission’s Rules To Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, and To 

Consolidate the 800 MHz and 900 MHz Business and Industrial/Land Transportation Pool Channels .................... 3060–AJ22 

580 Amendment of Part 101 to Accommodate 30 MHz Channels in the 6525-6875 MHz Band and Provide Conditional 

Authorization on Channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 04-114) .............................. 3060–AJ28

581 In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762 and 777 to 792 MHz Bands ....................................... 3060–AJ35 

582 In the Matter of Effects of Communications Towers on Migratory Birds ...................................................................... 3060–AJ36 

583 Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules ...................................................................................................... 3060–AJ37 

584 Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission’s Rules for Microwave Use and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility 3060–AJ47 

585 2004 and 2006 Biennial Regulatory Reviews —Streamlining and Other Revisions of the Commission’s Rules Governing Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures ............................................................................ 3060–AJ50 

WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU—Completed Actions 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

586 Amendments of Various Rules Affecting Wireless Radio Services (WT Docket No. 03-264) ..................................... 3060–AI30 

WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU—Long-Term Actions 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

587 Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act ............................................ 3060–AF85 

588 Telecommunications Carriers’ Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other Customer Information 3060–AG43 

589 Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 ................................... 3060–AG50 

590 Local Telephone Networks That LECs Must Make Available to Competitors .............................................................. 3060–AH44 

591 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting Requirements ........................... 3060–AH72 

592 Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform ................................................................................................ 3060–AH74 

593 Numbering Resource Optimization ............................................................................................................................... 3060–AH80 

594 National Exchange Carrier Association Petition ........................................................................................................... 3060–AI47 

595 IP-Enabled Services ...................................................................................................................................................... 3060–AI48 

596 Consumer Protection in the Broadband Era ................................................................................................................. 3060–AI73 

597 Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07-135) .............................. 3060–AJ02 


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WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU—Long-Term Actions (Continued) 

Sequence 

Number Title 

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number 

598 Jurisdictional Separations ............................................................................................................................................. 3060–AJ06 

599 Implementation of NET 911 Improvement Act .............................................................................................................. 3060–AJ09 

600 Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and Operating Data Gathering (WC Docket Nos. 08-190, 

07-139, 07-204, 07-273, 07-21) .................................................................................................................................. 3060–AJ14 

601 Petition to Establish Procedural Requirements to Govern Proceedings for Forbearance Under Section 10 of the 

Communications Act of 1934, as Amended (WC Docket No.07-267) ........................................................................ 3060–AJ31 

602 Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No 07-244) .............................. 3060–AJ32 

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions 

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau 

497. POLICIES AND RULES 

GOVERNING INTERSTATE 

PAY–PER–CALL AND OTHER 

INFORMATION SERVICES PURSUANT 

TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 

OF 1996 (CC DOCKET NOS. 96–146, 

93–22) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 228 

Abstract: The Commission received 

comments on proposed rules designed 

to implement the 1996 

Telecommunications Act with respect 

to information services to prevent 

abusive and deceptive practices by 

entities that might try to circumvent the 

statutory requirements. The proposed 

rules address generally the use of 

dialing sequences other than the 900 

service access code to provide 

information services. The Commission 

issued an NPRM on these issues July 

16, 2004. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 07/26/96 61 FR 39107 

Order 07/26/96 61 FR 39084 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/16/96 

Notice to Refresh 

Record 

03/27/03 68 FR 14939 

Comment Period End 05/27/03 

NPRM 10/15/04 69 FR 61184 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Erica H. McMahon, 

Chief, Consumer Policy Division, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

Consumer and Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2512 

Email: erica.mcmahon@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG42 

498. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 

SUBSCRIBER SELECTION CHANGES 

PROVISION OF THE 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 

(CC DOCKET NO. 94–129) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 

201; 47 USC 258 

Abstract: In December 1998, the 

Commission established new rules and 

policies implementing section 258 of 

the Communications Act of 1934, as 

amended by the Telecommunications 

Act of 1996, which makes it unlawful 

for any telecommunications carrier to 

‘‘submit or execute a change in a 

subscriber’s selection of a provider of 

telecommunications exchange service 

or telephone toll service except in 

accordance with such verification 

procedures as the Commission shall 

prescribe.’’ The rules provide, among 

other things, that any 

telecommunications carrier that violates 

such verification procedures and that 

collects charges for telephone exchange 

service or telephone toll service from 

a subscriber shall be liable to the 

carrier previously selected by the 

subscriber in an amount equal to 150 

percent of all charges paid by the 

subscriber after such violation. In April 

2000, the Commission modified the 

slamming liability rules by giving 

victims of slamming adequate redress, 

ensuring that carriers that slam do not 

profit from their fraud, and allowing 

States to act as the primary 

administrator of slamming complaints. 

In May 2001, the Commission adopted 

streamlined procedures for the carrierto-carrier sale or transfer of customer 

bases. 

In February 2003, the Commission 

adopted a Reconsideration Order and 

Second FNPRM. The Reconsideration 

Order addresses, amongst other things, 

the requirement that a carrier’s sales 

agent drop-off a carrier change request 

phone call once the customer has been 

connected to an independent third 

party verifier, and the applicability of 

our slamming rules to local exchange 

carriers. In the Second FNPRM, the 

Commission sought comment on rule 

modifications with respect to third 

party verifications. 

On January 4, 2008, the Commission 

released an Order that confirmed that 

a LEC that is executing a carrier change 

on behalf of another carrier may not 

re-verify whether the person listed on 

the change order is actually authorized 

to do so. 

On January 9, 2008, the Commission 

released a Fourth Report and Order that 

modified the slamming rules regarding 

the content of independent third party 

verifications of a consumer’s intent to 

switch carriers. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

MO&O on Recon and 

FNPRM 

08/14/97 62 FR 43493 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/30/97 

Second R&O and 

Second FNPRM 

02/16/99 64 FR 7745 

First Order on Recon 04/13/00 65 FR 47678 

Third R&O and 

Second Order on 

Recon 

11/08/00 65 FR 66934 

Third FNPRM 01/29/01 66 FR 8093 

Order 03/01/01 66 FR 12877 


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Action Date FR Cite 

First R&O and Fourth 

R&O 

06/06/01 66 FR 30334 

Second FNPRM 03/17/03 68 FR 19176 

Third Order on Recon 03/17/03 68 FR 19152 

Second FNPRM 

Comment Period 

End 

06/17/03 

First Order on Recon 

& Fourth Order on 

Recon 

03/15/05 70 FR 12605 

Fifth Order on Recon 03/23/05 70 FR 14567 

Order 02/04/08 73 FR 6444 

Fourth R&O 03/12/08 73 FR 13144 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, 

Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., 

Federal Communications Commission, 

Consumer and Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2512 

Fax: 202 418–1196 

Email: nancy.stevenson@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG46 

499. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 

1996; ACCESS TO 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, 

AND CUSTOMER PREMISES 

EQUIPMENT BY PERSONS WITH 

DISABILITIES 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 255; 47 USC 

251(a)(2) 

Abstract: This proceeding is initiated 

to implement the provisions of sections 

255 and 251(a)(2) of the 

Communications Act and related 

sections of the Telecommunications Act 

of 1996 regarding the accessibility of 

telecommunications equipment and 

services to persons with disabilities. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

R&O 08/14/96 61 FR 42181 

NOI 09/26/96 61 FR 50465 

NPRM 05/22/98 63 FR 28456 

R&O 11/19/99 64 FR 63235 

Further NOI 11/19/99 64 FR 63277 

Public Notice 01/07/02 67 FR 678 

R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546 

NPRM 11/21/07 72 FR 65494 

R&O 05/07/08 73 FR 25566 

R&O 06/12/08 73 FR 33324 

Public Notice 08/01/08 73 FR 45008 

Action Date FR Cite 

Policy Statement, 2nd 

R&O and FNPRM 

(release date) 

08/05/10 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Cheryl J. King, 

Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

Consumer and Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2284 

TDD Phone: 202 418–0416 

Fax: 202 418–0037 

Email: cheryl.king@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG58 

500. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY 

SERVICES, THE AMERICANS WITH 

DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, AND THE 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996 

(CC DOCKET NO. 90–571) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154; 47 USC 225 

Abstract: This item addresses the 

requirement that telecommunications 

relay services be capable of handling 

any type of call normally provided by 

common carriers. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 12/04/90 55 FR 50037 

R&O and Request for 

Comments 

08/01/91 56 FR 36729 

Order on Recon & 

Second R&O 

03/03/93 58 FR 12175 

FNPRM 03/30/93 58 FR 12204 

MO&O 11/28/95 60 FR 58626 

Order 09/08/97 62 FR 47152 

Second NPRM 04/05/01 66 FR 18059 

Fifth R&O 02/07/03 68 FR 6352 

Fifth R&O (Correction) 02/24/03 68 FR 8553 

Public Notice 08/27/04 69 FR 52694 

Petitions for Recon of 

Fifth R&O Denied 

09/01/04 69 FR 53346 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Thomas Chandler, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–1475 

Email: thomas.chandler@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG75 

501. RULES AND REGULATIONS 

IMPLEMENTING THE TELEPHONE 

CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 

(TCPA) OF 1991 (CG DOCKET NO. 

02–278) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 227 

Abstract: On July 3, 2003, the 

Commission released a Report and 

Order establishing, along with the FTC, 

a national do-not-call registry. The 

Commission’s Report and Order also 

adopted rules on the use of predictive 

dialers, the transmission of caller ID 

information by telemarketers, and the 

sending of unsolicited fax 

advertisements. 

On September 21, 2004, the 

Commission released an Order 

amending existing safe harbor rules for 

telemarketers subject to the do-not-call 

registry to require such telemarketers to 

access the do-not-call list every 31 

days, rather than every 3 months. 

On April 5, 2006, the Commission 

adopted a Report and Order and Third 

Order on Reconsideration amending its 

facsimile advertising rules to 

implement the Junk Fax Protection Act 

of 2005. On October 14, 2008, the 

Commission released an Order on 

Reconsideration addressing certain 

issues raised in petitions for 

reconsideration and/or clarification of 

the Report and Order and Third Order 

on Reconsideration. 

On January 4, 2008, the Commission 

released a Declaratory Ruling, clarifying 

that autodialed and prerecorded 

message calls to wireless numbers that 

are provided by the called party to a 

creditor in connection with an existing 

debt are permissible as calls made with 

the ‘‘prior express consent’’ of the 

called party. 

Following a December 4, 2007 NPRM, 

on June 17, 2008, the Commission 

released a Report and Order amending 

its rules to require sellers and/or 

telemarketers to honor registrations 

with the National Do-Not-Call Registry 

indefinitely, unless the registration is 

cancelled by the consumer or the 

number is removed by the database 

administrator. 

On January 22, 2010, the Commission 

released an NPRM proposing to require 

sellers and telemarketers to obtain 

express written consent from recipients 

before making prerecorded 

telemarketing calls, commonly known 

as ‘‘robocalls,’’ even when the caller 

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with the consumer. The proposals also, 

among other things, would require that 

prerecorded telemarketing calls include 

an automated, interactive mechanism 

by which a consumer may ‘‘opt out’’ 

of receiving future prerecorded 

messages from a seller or telemarketer. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 10/08/02 67 FR 62667 

FNPRM 04/03/03 68 FR 16250 

Order 07/25/03 68 FR 44144 

Order Effective 08/25/03 

Order on Recon 08/25/03 68 FR 50978 

Order 10/14/03 68 FR 59130 

FNPRM 03/31/04 69 FR 16873 

Order 10/08/04 69 FR 60311 

Order 10/28/04 69 FR 62816 

Order on Recon 04/13/05 70 FR 19330 

Order 06/30/05 70 FR 37705 

NPRM 12/19/05 70 FR 75102 

Public Notice 04/26/06 71 FR 24634 

Order 05/03/06 71 FR 25967 

NPRM 12/14/07 72 FR 71099 

Declaratory Ruling 02/01/08 73 FR 6041 

R&O 07/14/08 73 FR 40183 

Order on Recon 10/30/08 73 FR 64556 

NPRM 03/22/10 75 FR 13471 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Kurt Schroeder, 

Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., 

Federal Communications Commission, 

Consumer and Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington , DC 20554 

Phone: 202 632–0966 

Email: kurt.schroeder@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI14 

502. RULES AND REGULATIONS 

IMPLEMENTING SECTION 225 OF THE 

COMMUNICATIONS ACT 

(TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY 

SERVICE) (CG DOCKET NO. 03–123) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154; 47 USC 225 

Abstract: This proceeding established 

a new docket flowing from the previous 

telecommunications relay service (TRS) 

history, CC Docket No. 98-67. This 

proceeding continues the Commission’s 

inquiry into improving the quality of 

TRS and furthering the goal of 

functional equivalency, consistent with 

Congress’ mandate that TRS regulations 

encourage the use of existing 

technology and not discourage or 

impair the development of new 

technology. In this docket, the 

Commission explores ways to improve 

emergency preparedness for TRS 

facilities and services, new TRS 

technologies, public access to 

information and outreach, and issues 

related to payments from the Interstate 

TRS Fund. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 08/25/03 68 FR 50993 

R&O, Order on Recon 09/01/04 69 FR 53346 

FNPRM 09/01/04 69 FR 53382 

Public Notice 02/17/05 70 FR 8034 

Declaratory Ruling/ 

Interpretation 

02/25/05 70 FR 9239 

Public Notice 03/07/05 70 FR 10930 

Order 03/23/05 70 FR 14568 

Public Notice/ 

Announcement of 

Date 

04/06/05 70 FR 17334 

Order 07/01/05 70 FR 38134 

Order on Recon 08/31/05 70 FR 51643 

R&O 08/31/05 70 FR 51649 

Order 09/14/05 70 FR 54294 

Order 09/14/05 70 FR 54298 

Public Notice 10/12/05 70 FR 59346 

R&O/Order on Recon 12/23/05 70 FR 76208 

Order 12/28/05 70 FR 76712 

Order 12/29/05 70 FR 77052 

NPRM 02/01/06 71 FR 5221 

Declaratory 

Ruling/Clarification 

05/31/06 71 FR 30818 

FNPRM 05/31/06 71 FR 30848 

FNPRM 06/01/06 71 FR 31131 

Declaratory 

Ruling/Dismissal of 

Petition 

06/21/06 71 FR 35553 

Clarification 06/28/06 71 FR 36690 

Declaratory Ruling on 

Recon 

07/06/06 71 FR 38268 

Order on Recon 08/16/06 71 FR 47141 

MO&O 08/16/06 71 FR 47145 

Clarification 08/23/06 71 FR 49380 

FNPRM 09/13/06 71 FR 54009 

Final Rule; 

Clarification 

02/14/07 72 FR 6960 

Order 03/14/07 72 FR 11789 

R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546 

Public Notice 08/16/07 72 FR 46060 

Order 11/01/07 72 FR 61813 

Public Notice 01/04/08 73 FR 863 

R&O/Declaratory 

Ruling 

01/17/08 73 FR 3197 

Order 02/19/08 73 FR 9031 

Order 04/21/08 73 FR 21347 

R&O 04/21/08 73 FR 21252 

Order 04/23/08 73 FR 21843 

Public Notice 04/30/08 73 FR 23361 

Order 05/15/08 73 FR 28057 

Declaratory Ruling 07/08/08 73 FR 38928 

FNPRM 07/18/08 73 FR 41307 

R&O 07/18/08 73 FR 41286 

Public Notice 08/01/08 73 FR 45006 

Public Notice 08/05/08 73 FR 45354 

Action Date FR Cite 

Public Notice 10/10/08 73 FR 60172 

Order 10/23/08 73 FR 63078 

2nd R&O and Order 

on Recon 

12/30/08 73 FR 79683 

Order 05/06/09 74 FR 20892 

Public Notice 05/07/09 74 FR 21364 

NPRM 05/21/09 74 FR 23815 

Public Notice 05/21/09 74 FR 23859 

Public Notice 06/12/09 74 FR 28046 

Order 07/29/09 74 FR 37624 

Public Notice 08/07/09 74 FR 39699 

Order 09/18/09 74 FR 47894 

Order 10/26/09 74 FR 54913 

Public Notice 05/12/10 75 FR 26701 

Order Deying Stay 

Motion (release 

date) 

07/09/10 

Order 08/13/10 75 FR 49491 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Karen Peltz Strauss, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–2388 

Email: karen.strauss@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI15 

503. RULES AND REGULATIONS 

IMPLEMENTING THE CONTROLLING 

THE ASSAULT OF NON–SOLICITED 

PORNOGRAPHY AND MARKETING 

ACT OF 2003 (CG DOCKET NO. 04–53) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 7706; 15 USC 

7712; PL 108–187 

Abstract: The Commission has adopted 

rules to protect consumers from 

unwanted electronic mobile service 

messages to implement the Controlling 

the Assault of Non-Solicited 

Pornography and Marketing Act of 

2003. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 03/31/04 69 FR 16873 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

05/17/04 

Order 09/16/04 69 FR 55765 

Order 06/15/05 70 FR 34665 

Order on Recon 

(release date) 

03/22/07 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Kurt Schroeder, 

Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., 

Federal Communications Commission, 

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Washington , DC 20554 

Phone: 202 632–0966 

Email: kurt.schroeder@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI20 

504. RULES AND REGULATIONS 

IMPLEMENTING MINIMUM CUSTOMER 

ACCOUNT RECORD EXCHANGE 

(CARE) OBLIGATIONS ON ALL LOCAL 

AND INTEREXCHANGE CARRIERS 

(CG DOCKET NO. 02–386) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154; 47 USC 201 and 202; 47 USC 

303(r) 

Abstract: On December 20, 2002, the 

Commission issued a Public Notice 

directing interested parties to file 

comments on issues raised in a petition 

filed with the Commission by 

Americatel Corporation and on a 

separate petition filed by AT&T, Sprint, 

and MCI. The petitions asked the 

Commission to address problems 

relating to the exchange of customer 

account records between local and long 

distance telephone service providers. 

On March 25, 2004, the Commission 

released a Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (NPRM) in CG Docket No. 

02-386 seeking further comment on the 

two petitions and seeking comment as 

to whether to replace the current 

voluntary industry process for the 

exchange of customer account 

information between local and long 

distance service providers with 

mandatory, minimum standards 

applicable to all such providers. 

On February 25, 2005, the Commission 

released a Report and Order and 

Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

in CG Docket No. 02-386. The Report 

and Order adopted final rules 

governing the exchange of customer 

account information between local and 

long distance telephone service 

providers. The Commission adopted 

these rules to help to ensure that 

consumers’ phone service bills are 

accurate and that their carrier selection 

requests are honored and executed 

without undue delay. In the Further 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(FNPRM), the Commission sought 

comment on the need for rules 

governing the exchange of customer 

account information between local 

telephone service providers. 

On April 15, 2005, and June 15, 2005, 

a coalition of local and long distance 

carriers proposed minor modifications 

and clarifications to section 64.4002 of 

the Commission’s CARE rules. On 

August 29, 2005, the Commission 

released a public notice requesting 

comment on the coalition’s proposed 

clarifications and modifications. Notice 

of the proposed changes was published 

in the Federal Register on September 

7, 2005 (70 FR 53137). The comment 

cycle established by the August 29 

public notice closed October 3, 2005. 

On September 13, 2006, the 

Commission released an Order on 

Reconsideration adopting the 

clarifications and technical corrections 

to the Report and Order, as proposed 

by the coalition of carriers. 

On December 21, 2007, the Commission 

released a Report and Order declining 

to adopt mandatory data exchange 

requirements between local exchange 

carriers. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 04/19/04 69 FR 20845 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

06/18/04 

R&O and FNPRM 06/02/05 70 FR 32258 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

08/01/05 

Public Notice 08/29/05 70 FR 

53137—01 

Public Notice 

Comment Period 

End 

10/03/05 

Order on Recon 12/13/06 71 FR 74819 

R&O 01/08/08 73 FR 1297 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Lisa Boehley, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7395 

Fax: 202 418–0236 

Email: lisa.boehley@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI58 

505. CONSUMER INFORMATION AND 

DISCLOSURE AND TRUTH IN BILLING 

AND BILLING FORMAT 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 201; 47 USC 

258 

Abstract: In 1999, the Commission 

adopted truth-in-billing rules to address 

concerns that there is consumer 

confusion relating to billing for 

telecommunications services. On March 

18, 2005, the Commission released an 

Order and FNPRM to further facilitate 

the ability of telephone consumers to 

make informed choices among 

competitive service offerings. 

On August 28, 2009, the Commission 

released a Notice of Inquiry which asks 

questions about information available 

to consumers at all stages of the 

purchasing process for all 

communications services, including (1) 

choosing a provider; (2) choosing a 

service plan; (3) managing use of the 

service plan; and (4) deciding whether 

and when to switch an existing 

provider or plan. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

FNPRM 05/25/05 70 FR 30044 

R&O 05/25/05 70 FR 29979 

NOI 08/28/09 

Public Notice Notice 05/20/10 75 FR 28249 

Public Notice 06/11/10 75 FR 33303 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, 

Special Counsel, Federal 

Communications Commission, 

Consumer and Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 717 338–2797 

Fax: 717 338–2574 

Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI61 

506. CLOSED CAPTIONING OF VIDEO 

PROGRAMMING (SECTION 610 

REVIEW) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 613 

Abstract: The Commission’s closed 

captioning rules are designed to make 

video programming more accessible to 

deaf and hard of hearing Americans. 

This proceeding resolves some issues 

regarding the Commission’s closed 

captioning rules that were raised for 

comment in 2005, and also seeks 

comment on how a certain exemption 

from the closed captioning rules should 

be applied to digital multicast 

broadcast channels. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 02/03/97 62 FR 4959 

R&O 09/16/97 62 FR 48487 

NPRM 09/26/05 70 FR 56150 

Order on Recon 10/28/98 63 FR 55959 

Order and Declaratory 

Ruling 

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Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 01/13/09 74 FR 1654 

Final Rule 

Announcement of 

Effective Date 

02/19/10 75 FR 7370 

Order 02/19/10 75 FR 7368 

Order Suspending 

Effective Date 

02/19/10 75 FR 7369 

Final Rule Correction 09/11/09 74 FR 46703 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Amelia L. Brown, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2799 

TDD Phone: 202 418–7804 

Fax: 202 418–0037 

Email: amelia.brown@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI72 

507. ACCESSIBILITY OF 

PROGRAMMING PROVIDING 

EMERGENCY INFORMATION 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 613 

Abstract: In this proceeding, the 

Commission adopted rules detailing 

how video programming distributors 

must make emergency information 

accessible to persons with hearing and 

visual disabilities. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

FNPRM 01/21/98 63 FR 3070 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 12/01/99 64 FR 67236 

NPRM Correction 12/22/99 64 FR 71712 

2nd R&O 05/09/00 65 FR 26757 

R&O 09/11/00 65 FR 54805 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Amelia L. Brown, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2799 

TDD Phone: 202 418–7804 

Fax: 202 418–0037 

Email: amelia.brown@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI75 

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508. REVISION OF THE RULES 

REGARDING ULTRA–WIDEBAND 

TRANSMISSION 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 

302 to 304; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 544A 

Abstract: The First Report and Order 

amends the Commission’s rules to 

permit the marketing and operation of 

certain types of new products 

incorporating Ultra-Wideband (UWB) 

technology. UWB devices operate by 

employing very narrow or short 

duration pulses that result in very large 

or wideband transmission bandwidths. 

UWB technology holds great promise 

for a vast array of new applications that 

we believe will provide significant 

benefits for public safety, businesses 

and consumers. With appropriate 

technical standards, UWB devices can 

operate using spectrum occupied by 

existing radio services without causing 

interference, thereby permitting scarce 

spectrum resources to be used more 

efficiently. 

The Memorandum Opinion and Order 

responded to fourteen petitions for 

reconsideration that were filed in 

response to the regulations for 

unlicensed ultra-wideband (UWB) 

operations. In general, this document 

does not make any significant changes 

to the existing UWB parameters as the 

Commission is reluctant to do so until 

it has more experience with UWB 

devices. The Commission believes that 

any major changes to the rules for 

existing UWB product categories at this 

early stage would be disruptive to 

current industry product development 

efforts. 

The Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking proposed new rules to 

address issues raised by some of the 

petitions for reconsideration that were 

outside the scope of the proceeding. 

New rules were proposed to address 

issues regarding the operation of low 

pulse repetition frequency UWB 

systems, including vehicular radars, in 

the 3.1-10.6 GHz band; and the 

operation frequency hopping vehicular 

radars in the 22-29 GHz band as UWB 

devices. The Commission also proposed 

new rules that would establish new 

peak power limits for wideband part 

15 devices that do no operate as UWB 

devices and proposed to eliminate the 

definition of a UWB device. 

The Second Report and Order and 

Second Memorandum Opinion and 

Order responds to two petitions for 

reconsideration that were filed in 

response to the Commission’s decision 

to establish regulations for unlicensed 

UWB operation. It also responds to the 

rulemaking proposals contained in the 

Memorandum Opinion and Order and 

Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

in this docket. The order establishes 

new rules for wideband unlicensed 

devices operating in the 5925-7250 

MHz, 16.2-17.7 GHz, and 22.12-29 GHz 

bands. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 06/14/00 65 FR 37332 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

10/12/00 

First R&O 05/16/02 67 FR 34852 

MO&O 04/22/03 68 FR 19746 

FNPRM 04/22/03 68 FR 19773 

Second R&O and 

Second MO&O 

02/09/05 70 FR 6771 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: John Reed, 

Electronics Engineer, Federal 

Communications Commission, Office of 

Engineering and Technology, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2455 

Fax: 202 418–1944 

Email: jreed@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH47 

509. NEW ADVANCED WIRELESS 

SERVICES (ET DOCKET NO. 00–258) 

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

157(a); 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC 303(f); 

47 USC 303(g); 47 USC 303(r) 

Abstract: This proceeding explores the 

possible uses of frequency bands below 

3 GHz to support the introduction of 

new advanced wireless services, 

including third generations as well as 

future generations of wireless systems. 

Advanced wireless systems could 

provide for a wide range of voice data 


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and broadband services over a variety 

of mobile and fixed networks. 

The Third Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking discusses the frequency 

bands that are still under consideration 

in this proceeding and invites 

additional comments on their 

disposition. Specifically, it addresses 

the Unlicensed Personal 

Communications Service (UPCS) band 

at 1910-1930 MHz, the Multipoint 

Distribution Service (MDS) spectrum at 

2155-2160/62 MHz bands, the Emerging 

Technology spectrum, at 2160-2165 

MHz, and the bands reallocated from 

MSS 91990-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, 

and 2165-2180 MHz. We seek comment 

on these bands with respect to using 

them for paired or unpaired Advance 

Wireless Service (AWS) operations or 

as relocation spectrum for existing 

services. 

The 7th Report and Order facilitates the 

introduction of Advanced Wireless 

Service (AWS) in the band 1710-1755 

MHz—an integral part of a 90 MHz 

spectrum allocation recently reallocated 

to allow for such new and innovative 

wireless services. We largely adopt the 

proposals set forth in our recent AWS 

Fourth NPRM in this proceeding that 

are designed to clear the 1710-1755 

MHz band of incumbent Federal 

Government operations that would 

otherwise impede the development of 

new nationwide AWS services. These 

actions are consistent with previous 

actions in this proceeding and with the 

United States Department of Commerce, 

National Telecommunications and 

Information Administration (NTIA) 

2002 Viability Assessment, which 

addressed relocation and 

reaccommodation options for Federal 

Government operations in the band. 

The 8th Report and Order reallocated 

the 2155-2160 MHz band for Fixed and 

Mobile services and designates the 

2155-2175 MHz band for Advanced 

Wireless Service (AWS) use. This 

proceeding continues the Commission’s 

ongoing efforts to promote spectrum 

utilization and efficiency with regard to 

the provision of new services, 

including Advanced Wireless Services. 

The Order requires Broadband Radio 

Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150- 

2160/62 MHz band to provide 

information on the construction status 

and operational parameters of each 

incumbent BRS system that would be 

the subject of relocation. 

The Notice of Proposed Rule Making 

requested comments on the specific 

relocation procedures applicable to 

Broadband Radio Service (BRS) 

operations in the 2150-2160/62 MHz 

band, which the Commission recently 

decided will be relocated to the newly 

restructured 2495-2690 MHz band. The 

Commission also requested comments 

on the specific relocation procedures 

applicable to Fixed Microwave Service 

(FS) operations in the 2160-2175 MHz 

band. 

The Office of Engineering and 

Technology (OET) and the Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) set 

forth the specific data that Broadband 

Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 

2150-2160/62 MHz band must file 

along with the deadline date and 

procedures for filing this data on the 

Commission’s Universal Licensing 

System (ULS). The data will assist in 

determining future AWS licensee’s 

relocation obligations. 

The 9th Report and Order established 

procedures for the relocation of 

Broadband Radio Service (BRS) 

operations from the 2150-2160/62 MHz 

band, as well as for the relocation of 

Fixed Microwave Service (FS) 

operations from the 2160-2175 MHz 

band, and modified existing relocation 

procedures for the 2110-2150 MHz and 

2175-2180 MHz bands. It also 

established cost-sharing rules to 

identify the reimbursement obligations 

for Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) 

and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) 

entrants benefiting from the relocation 

of incumbent FS operations in the 

2110-2150 MHz and 2160-2200 MHz 

bands and AWS entrants benefiting 

from the relocation of BRS incumbents 

in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band. The 

Commission continues its ongoing 

efforts to promote spectrum utilization 

and efficiency with regard to the 

provision of new services, including 

AWS. The Order dismisses a petition 

for reconsideration filed by the 

Wireless Communications Association 

International, Inc. (WCA) as moot. 

Two petitions for Reconsideration were 

filed in response to the 9th Report and 

Order. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 01/23/01 66 FR 7438 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

03/09/01 

Final Report 04/11/01 66 FR 18740 

Action Date FR Cite 

FNPRM 09/13/01 66 FR 47618 

MO&O 09/13/01 66 FR 47591 

First R&O 10/25/01 66 FR 53973 

Petition for Recon 11/02/01 66 FR 55666 

Second R&O 01/24/03 68 FR 3455 

Third NPRM 03/13/03 68 FR 12015 

Seventh R&O 12/29/04 69 FR 7793 

Petition for Recon 04/13/05 70 FR 19469 

Eighth R&O 10/26/05 70 FR 61742 

Order 10/26/05 70 FR 61742 

NPRM 10/26/05 70 FR 61752 

Public Notice 12/14/05 70 FR 74011 

Ninth R&O and Order 05/24/06 71 FR 29818 

Petition for Recon 07/19/06 71 FR 41022 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Rodney Small, 

Economist, Federal Communications 

Commission, Office of Engineering and 

Technology, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2452 

Fax: 202 418–1944 

Email: rodney.small@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH65 

510. EXPOSURE TO 

RADIOFREQUENCY 

ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

302 and 303; 47 USC 309(j); 47 USC 

336 

Abstract: The Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (NPRM) proposed 

amendments to the FCC rules relating 

to compliance of transmitters and 

facilities with guidelines for human 

exposure to radio frequency (RF) 

energy. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 09/08/03 68 FR 52879 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

12/08/03 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Ira Keltz, Electronics 

Engineer, Federal Communications 

Commission, Office of Engineering and 

Technology, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0616 

Fax: 202 418–1944 

Email: ikeltz@fcc.gov 

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511. UNLICENSED OPERATION IN 

THE TV BROADCAST BANDS (ET 

DOCKET NO. 04–186) 

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

302; 47 USC 303(e) and 303(f); 47 USC 

303(r); 47 USC 307 

Abstract: The Commission adopted 

rules to allow unlicensed radio 

transmitters to operate in the broadcast 

television spectrum at locations where 

that spectrum is not being used by 

licensed services (this unused TV 

spectrum is often termed ‘‘white 

spaces’’). This action will make a 

significant amount of spectrum 

available for new and innovative 

products and services, including 

broadband data and other services for 

businesses and consumers. The actions 

taken are a conservative first step that 

includes many safeguards to prevent 

harmful interference to incumbent 

communications services. Moreover, 

the Commission will closely oversee 

the development and introduction of 

these devices to the market and will 

take whatever actions may be necessary 

to avoid, and if necessary correct, any 

interference that may occur. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 06/18/04 69 FR 34103 

First R&O 11/17/06 71 FR 66876 

FNPRM 11/17/06 71 FR 66897 

R&O and MO&O 02/17/09 74 FR 7314 

Petitions for 

Reconsideration 

04/13/09 74 FR 16870 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, 

Electronics Engineer, Federal 

Communications Commission, Office of 

Engineering and Technology, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7506 

Fax: 202 418–1944 

Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI52 

512. UNLICENSED DEVICES AND 

EQUIPMENT APPROVAL (ET DOCKET 

NO. 03–201) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 

302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 306 

Abstract: The Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (NPRM) proposed to 

update section 15.247 of the rules to 

allow the use of more efficient antenna 

technologies with unlicensed devices. 

The Report and Order updates several 

technical rules for unlicensed 

radiofrequency devices in part 15 of the 

Commission’s rules. The rule changes 

will allow device manufacturers to 

develop expanded applications for 

unlicensed devices and will allow 

unlicensed device operators, including 

Wireless Internet Service providers 

greater flexibility to modify or 

substitute parts as long as the overall 

system operation is unchanged. The 

changes are part of an ongoing process 

of updating our rules to promote more 

efficient sharing of spectrum used by 

unlicensed devices and remove 

unnecessary regulations that inhibit 

such sharing. The Commission received 

one petition for reconsideration in this 

proceeding. 

The Second Report and Order amended 

the Commission’s rules to provide for 

more efficient equipment authorization 

of both existing modular transmitter 

devices and emerging partitioned (or 

‘‘split’’) modular transmitter devices. 

These rule changes will benefit 

manufacturers by allowing greater 

flexibility in certifying equipment and 

providing relief from the need to obtain 

a new equipment authorization each 

time the same transmitter is installed 

in a different final product. The rule 

changes will also enable manufacturers 

to develop more flexible and more 

advanced unlicensed transmitter 

technologies. The Commission further 

found that modular transmitter devices 

authorized in accordance with the 

revised equipment authorization 

procedures will not pose any increased 

risk of interference to other radio 

operations. 

The Further NPRM, seeks comment on 

whether there is a need to require 

unlicensed transmitters operating in the 

915 MHz band under sections 15.247 

and 15.249 of the rules to comply with 

a spectrum etiquette requirement, and 

the impact that requiring an etiquette 

would have on the development and 

operation of unlicensed 915 MHz 

devices operating under those rule 

sections. The Commission also seeks 

comment on the particular etiquette 

suggested by Cellnet that would require 

digitally modulated spread spectrum 

transmitters operating in the 915 MHz 

band under section 15.247 of the rules 

to operate at less than the 1-watt 

maximum power if they are 

continuously silent less than 90 percent 

of the time within a 0.4 second 

interval. This etiquette would require 

that the maximum permitted power 

level decrease in accordance with a 

specified formula as the silent interval 

between transmission decreases. The 

Commission further seeks comment on 

alternatives to the etiquette suggested 

by Cellnet. 

The Memorandum Opinion and Order 

dismissed two petitions for 

reconsideration of the rules adopted in 

the Report and Order, 69 FR 54027, 

September 7, 2004, in this proceeding. 

It dismissed a petition for 

reconsideration filed by Warren C. 

Havens and Telesaurus Holdings GB 

LLC (Havens) requesting that the 

Commission suspend the rule changes 

adopted for unlicensed devices in the 

902-928 MHz (915 MHz) band until 

such time as it completes a formal 

inquiry with regard to the potential 

effect of such changes to Location and 

Monitoring Service (LMS) licensees in 

the band. The Commission also 

dismissed a petition for reconsideration 

filed by Cellnet Technology (Cellnet) 

requesting that the Commission adopt 

spectrum sharing requirements in the 

unlicensed bands, for example, a 

‘‘spectrum etiquette,‘‘ particularly in 

the 915 MHz band. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 09/17/03 68 FR 68823 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

01/09/04 

R&O 09/07/04 69 FR 54027 

Petition for Recon 11/19/04 69 FR 67736 

Petition for Recon 02/15/05 70 FR 7737 

Second R&O 05/23/07 72 FR 28889 

FNPRM 08/01/07 72 FR 42011 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

10/15/07 

MO&O 08/01/07 72 FR 41937 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, 

Electronics Engineer, Federal 

Communications Commission, Office of 

Engineering and Technology, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7506 

Fax: 202 418–1944 

Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI54 


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513. ∑ FIXED AND MOBILE SERVICES 

IN THE MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE 

(ET DOCKET NO. 10–142) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154 (i) and 

301; 47 USC 303(c) and 303(f); 47 USC 

303(r) and 303(y); 47 USC 310 

Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rule 

Making proposes to take a number of 

actions to further the provision of 

terrestrial broadband services in the 

MSS bands. In the 2 GHz MSS band, 

the Commission proposes to add coprimary Fixed and Mobile allocations 

to the existing Mobile-Satellite 

allocation. This will lay the 

groundwork for providing additional 

flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum 

in the future. The Commission also 

proposes to apply the terrestrial 

secondary market spectrum leasing 

rules and procedures to transactions 

involving terrestrial use of the MSS 

spectrum in the 2 GHz, Big LEO, and 

L-bands in order to create greater 

certainty and regulatory parity with 

bands licensed for terrestrial broadband 

service. 

The Commission also asks, in a Notice 

of Inquiry, about approaches for 

creating opportunities for full use of the 

2 GHz band for stand-alone terrestrial 

uses. The Commission requests 

comment on ways to promote 

innovation and investment throughout 

the MSS bands while also ensuring 

market-wide mobile satellite capability 

to serve important needs like disaster 

recovery and rural access. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 08/16/10 75 FR 49871 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/15/10 

Reply Comment 

Period End 

09/30/10 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Nicholas Oros, 

Electronics Engineer, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0636 

Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ46 

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Long-Term Actions 

International Bureau 

514. STREAMLINING THE 

COMMISSION’S RULES AND 

REGULATIONS FOR SATELLITE 

APPLICATION AND LICENSING 

PROCEDURES (IB DOCKET NO. 

95–117) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 4; 47 USC 

154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 554; 47 USC 

701 to 744 

Abstract: On February 10, 1997, the 

FCC adopted rules and policies that 

streamlined the application and 

licensing requirements of part 25 of its 

rules, which deals with communication 

satellites and earth stations. The 

streamlined rules waived the 

construction permit requirement for 

satellite space stations, changed the 

license term for temporary fixed earth 

stations; and adjusted or changed the 

rules concerning minor modifications 

and basic requirements for satellite 

service applications. The streamlined 

rules also resulted in the creation of 

a new application form, FCC Form 312. 

Form 312 eliminated from the 

International Bureau’s use of the FCC 

Form 493, FCC Form 430, FCC Form 

702, and FCC Form 704. Petitions for 

Reconsideration were filed in this 

matter. In March 1997, the Commission 

released a Public Notice concerning 

these petitions. The Commission 

addressed the issues in the Petitions for 

Reconsideration in an Order released 

on October 10, 2008. The docket in this 

proceeding is now closed. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 09/09/95 60 FR 46252 

R&O, Recon Pending 02/10/97 62 FR 5924 

Public Notice/Petitions 

for Recon 

03/26/97 62 FR 14430 

Order on 

Reconsideration 

11/29/08 73 FR 70897 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, 

Assistant Division Chief, Federal 

Communications Commission, 

International Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1539 

Fax: 202 418–0748 

Email: steven.spaeth@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AD70 

515. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES 

AND POLICIES FOR THE DIGITAL 

AUDIO RADIO SATELLITE SERVICE IN 

THE 2310–2360 MHZ FREQUENCY 

BAND (IB DOCKET NO. 95–91; GEN 

DOCKET NO. 90–357) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

151(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 157; 47 

USC 309(j) 

Abstract: In 1997, the Commission 

adopted service rules for the satellite 

digital audio radio service (SDARS) in 

the 2320-2345 MHz frequency band and 

sought further comment on proposed 

rules governing the use of 

complementary SDARS terrestrial 

repeaters. The Commission released a 

second further notice of proposed 

rulemaking in January 2008 to consider 

new proposals for rules to govern 

terrestrial repeaters operations. The 

Commission released a Second Report 

and Order on May 20, 2010, which 

adopted rules governing the operation 

of SDARS terrestrial repeaters, 

including establishing a blanket 

licensing regime for repeaters operating 

up to 12 kilowatts average equivalent 

isotropically radiated power. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 06/15/95 60 FR 35166 

R&O 03/11/97 62 FR 11083 

FNPRM 04/18/97 62 FR 19095 

Second FNPRM 01/15/08 73 FR 2437 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

03/17/08 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Jay Whaley, Attorney, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

International Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7184 

Fax: 202 418–0748 

Email: jwhaley@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AF93 


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516. ALLOCATE & DESIGNATE: 

SPECTRUM FOR FIXED–SATEKKITE 

SERVICE (37.5–38.5, 40.5–41.5 & 

48.2–50.2 GHZ BANDS); ALLOCATE: 

FIXED & MOBILE 40.5–42.5 GHZ; 

WIRELESS 46.9–47 GHZ; 

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS 37–38 & 

40– 

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

301 and 302; 47 USC 303(e) to 303(g); 

47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 304; 47 USC 

307 

Abstract: This item adopts a plan for 

nongovernment operations in the 36.0- 

51.4 GHz portion of the V-band, 

establishing priorities for different 

services in different parts of this band. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 04/04/97 62 FR 16129 

R&O 01/15/99 64 FR 2585 

Correction 02/08/99 64 FR 6138 

Correction 02/10/99 64 FR 6565 

Notice of Petition for 

Recon 

03/22/99 64 FR 13796 

Order on Recon 12/01/99 

FNPRM 07/05/01 66 FR 35399 

Second R&O 08/25/04 69 FR 52198 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Sean O’More, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 

International Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2453 

Email: sean.omore@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH23 

517. STREAMLINING EARTH STATION 

LICENSING RULES (IB DOCKET NO. 

00–248) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 701 to 744 

Abstract: The Commission has found 

several cases in which modifying or 

eliminating rules could facilitate 

licensing of earth stations, thereby 

expediting the provision of useful 

satellite services to the public, without 

unreasonably increasing the risk of 

harmful interference to existing earth 

station or space station operators, or 

terrestrial wireless operators in shared 

frequency bands. 

Specifically, this Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (NPRM) considers the 

following rule revisions: (1) Codifying 

streamlined procedures for case-by-case 

examination of earth stations using 

‘‘non-routine’’ antennas, non-routine 

power levels, or both; (2) relaxing some 

current requirements, such as 

increasing power and power density 

limits, and allowing some temporary 

fixed earth stations to begin operation 

sooner than is now permitted; (3) 

streamlining the very small aperture 

terminal (VSAT) rules, and revising the 

Commission’s power level rules to 

provide for various types of VSAT 

multiple access methods; (4) adopting 

a simplified license application form 

for ‘‘routine’’ earth stations; and (5) 

other miscellaneous rule revisions. The 

Commission also invites comment on 

extending these proposed rules to the 

KA-band. 

On September 26, 2002, the 

Commission adopted a Further Notice 

of Proposed Rulemaking in this 

proceeding. This Further NPRM invited 

comment on refinements to the 

proposals in the NPRM to relax some 

earth station technical requirements, 

and on an alternative to the VSAT 

proposals in the NPRM. The Further 

NPRM also seeks comment on 

proposals made by commenters in 

response to the First NPRM. 

In the First Report and Order in this 

proceeding, the Commission extended 

the license term for earth station 

licenses from 10 to 15 years. 

In the Second Report and Order in this 

proceeding, the Commission adopted 

rules allowing unlicensed receive-only 

earth stations to receive transmissions 

from non-U.S.-licensed satellites on the 

Permitted List. 

In the Third Report and Order in this 

proceeding, the Commission adopted a 

streamlined application form for certain 

earth station licenses, and adopted a 

mandatory electronic filing requirement 

for those earth station applications. 

In the Fourth Report and Order in this 

proceeding, the Commission extended 

the mandatory electronic filing 

requirement to all earth station 

applications. 

In the Fifth Report and Order in this 

proceeding, the Commission adopted 

the following proposals from the 

NPRM: (1) Codifying streamlined 

procedures for non-routine antennas; 

(2) relaxing power and power density 

limits, and allowing routine KU-band 

temporary fixed earth stations to begin 

operations sooner; (3) revising certain 

VSAT rules; and (4) other 

miscellaneous rule revisions. One 

petition for reconsideration was filed in 

response to this Order on July 5, 2005. 

In the Sixth Report and Order in this 

proceeding, the Commission adopted 

revisions to the earth station antenna 

gain pattern requirements, as proposed 

in the Further Notice. Two petitions for 

reconsideration were filed in response 

to this Order on July 8, 2005. 

In the Third Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking, the Commission invited 

comment on adopting off-axis EIRP 

envelops for C-band and KU-band FSS 

earth stations. 

In the Seventh Report and Order in this 

proceeding, the Commission considered 

and rejected its proposal in the NPRM 

to make revisions to part 23 of its rules. 

In the Eighth Report and Order in this 

proceeding, the Commission adopted 

the proposals in the Third FNPRM, in 

large part. This proceeding is now 

closed. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 01/08/01 66 FR 1283 

First R&O 03/19/02 67 FR 12485 

FNPRM 12/24/02 67 FR 78399 

Second R&O (Release 

Date) 

06/20/03 68 FR 2247 

Second FNPRM 09/12/03 68 FR 53702 

Third R&O 11/12/03 68 FR 63994 

Fourth R&O 08/06/04 69 FR 47790 

Fifth R&O 06/02/05 70 FR 32249 

Sixth R&O 06/08/05 70 FR 33373 

Third FNPRM 06/08/05 70 FR 33426 

Seventh R&O 09/28/05 70 FR 56580 

Public Notice/Petition 

for Recon 

10/26/05 70 FR 61825 

Eighth R&O 11/24/08 73 FR 70897 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, 

Assistant Division Chief, Federal 

Communications Commission, 

International Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1539 

Fax: 202 418–0748 

Email: steven.spaeth@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH60 

518. SPACE STATION LICENSING 

REFORM (IB DOCKET NO. 02–34) 

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

157; 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC 303(g); . . . 

Abstract: The Commission adopted a 

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(NPRM) to streamline its procedures for 

reviewing satellite license applications. 

Before 2003, the Commission used 

processing rounds to review those 

applications. In a processing round, 

when an application is filed, the 

International Bureau (Bureau) issued a 

public notice establishing a cut-off date 

for other mutually exclusive satellite 

applications, and then considered all 

those applications together. In cases 

where sufficient spectrum to 

accommodate all the application was 

not available, the Bureau directed the 

applicants to negotiate a mutually 

agreeable solution. Those negotiations 

took a long time, and delayed provision 

of satellite services to the public. 

The NPRM invited comment on two 

alternatives for expediting the satellite 

application process. One alternative 

was to replace the processing round 

procedure with a ‘‘first-come, firstserved’’ procedure that would allow the 

Bureau to issue a satellite license to 

the first party filing a complete, 

acceptable application. The other 

alternative was to streamline the 

processing round procedure by 

adopting one or more of the following 

proposals: (1) Place a time limit on 

negotiations; (2) established criteria to 

select among competing applicants; (3) 

divide the available spectrum evenly 

among the applicants. 

In the First Report and Order in this 

proceeding, the Commission 

determined that different procedures 

were better-suited for different kinds of 

satellite applications. For most 

geostationary orbit (GSO) satellite 

applications, the Commission adopted 

a first-come, first-served approach. For 

most non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) 

satellite applications, the Commission 

adopted a procedure in which the 

available spectrum is divided evenly 

among the qualified applicants. The 

Commission also adopted measures to 

discourage applicants from filing 

speculative applications, including a 

bond requirement, payable if a licensee 

misses a milestone. The bond amounts 

originally were $5 million for each GSO 

satellite, and $7.5 million for each 

NGSO satellite system. These were 

interim amounts. Concurrently with the 

First Report and Order, the Commission 

adopted an FNPRM to determine 

whether to revise the bond amounts on 

a long-term basis. 

In the Second Report and Order, the 

Commission adopted a streamlined 

procedure for certain kinds of satellite 

license modification requests. 

In the Third Report and Order, the 

Commission adopted a standardized 

application form for satellite licenses, 

and adopted a mandatory electronic 

filing requirement for certain satellite 

applications. 

In the Fourth Report and Order, the 

Commission revised the bond amounts 

based on the record developed in 

response to FNPRM. The bond amounts 

are now $3 million for each GSO 

satellite, and $5 million for each NGSO 

satellite system. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 03/19/02 67 FR 12498 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

07/02/02 

Second R&O (Release 

Date) 

06/20/03 68 FR 62247 

Second FNPRM 

(Release Date) 

07/08/03 68 FR 53702 

Third R&O (Release 

Date) 

07/08/03 68 FR 63994 

FNPRM 08/27/03 68 FR 51546 

First R&O 08/27/03 68 FR 51499 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

10/27/03 

Fourth R&O (Release 

Date) 

04/16/04 69 FR 67790 

Fifth R&O, First Order 

on Recon (Release 

Date) 

07/06/04 69 FR 51586 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, 

Assistant Division Chief, Federal 

Communications Commission, 

International Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1539 

Fax: 202 418–0748 

Email: steven.spaeth@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH98 

519. MITIGATION OF ORBITAL 

DEBRIS (IB DOCKET NO. 02–54) 

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

157(a); 47 USC 303(c); 47 USC 303(f) 

and 303(g); 47 USC 303(r) 

Abstract: The Commission has adopted 

rules that require all entities seeking 

FCC authorization for satellite services 

to address orbital debris mitigation as 

part of their application for FCC 

authorization. Orbital debris consists of 

artificial objects orbiting the Earth that 

are not functional spacecraft. In 

addition, the Commission established 

requirements for the removal of 

geostationary spacecraft from 

operational orbits at the end of their 

useful lives and amended the 

Commission’s rules regarding orbitraising maneuvers, the use of inclined 

orbits, and orbital longitudinal 

tolerance station-keeping requirements. 

The Commission indicated that it will 

seek further comment on the 

application of the Commission’s 

longitudinal tolerance station-keeping 

requirements for Fixed-Satellite space 

stations to space stations in the MobileSatellite Service and remote sensing 

services. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 05/03/02 67 FR 22376 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

08/16/02 

First R&O 08/27/03 68 FR 59127 

Second R&O 09/09/04 69 FR 54581 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Stephen Duall, 

Attorney, Federal Communications 

Commission, International Bureau, 445 

12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1103 

Fax: 202 418–0748 

Email: stephen.duall@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI06 

520. AMENDMENT OF THE 

COMMISSION’S RULES (IB DOCKET 

NO. 04–47) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 34 to 39; 47 

USC 151; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 201 to 

205; . . . 

Abstract: FCC amended several rules. 

Specifically, FCC: (1) Amended the 

procedures for discontinuing an 

international service; (2) allowed U.S. 

carriers to resell the U.S.-inbound 

service of foreign carriers; and (3) 

amended the submarine cable landing 

licensing procedures compliance with 

the Coastal Zone Management Act of 

1972. The North American Submarine 

Cable Association filed a petition for 

reconsideration regarding the 

amendment to the submarine cable 

licensing procedures. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

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Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

06/07/04 

R&O 09/25/07 72 FR 54363 

Petition for Recon 01/02/08 73 FR 187 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: David Krech, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 

International Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1460 

Fax: 202 418–2824 

Email: david.krech@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI41 

521. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 

FOR U.S. PROVIDERS OF 

INTERNATIONAL 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 

(IB DOCKET NO. 04–112) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154; 47 USC 161; 47 USC 201 to 205; 

. . . 

Abstract: FCC is reviewing the 

reporting requirements to which 

carriers providing U.S. international 

services are subject under 47 CFR part 

43. FCC proposes to amend 47 CFR 

43.61 and 47 CFR 43.82 and to repeal 

47 CFR 43.53. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 04/12/04 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

08/23/04 69 FR 29676 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: David Krech, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 

International Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1460 

Fax: 202 418–2824 

Email: david.krech@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI42 

522. REVIEW OF THE SPECTRUM 

SHARING PLAN AMONG 

NON–GEOSTATIONARY SATELLITE 

ORBIT MOBILE SATELLITE SERVICE 

SYSTEMS IN THE 1.6/2.4 GHZ BANDS 

(IB DOCKET NO. 02–364) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154; 47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303(e); . . . 

Abstract: This docket involves the 

spectrum sharing plan for the low earth 

orbit satellite systems in the 1.6 GHz 

and 2.4 GHz bands (Big LEOs). In 

November 2007, the Commission 

resolved the 1.6 GHz spectrum sharing 

plan between Globalstar Inc. and 

Iridium Satellite LLC, whereby 

Globalstar will have exclusive MSS use 

of 7.775 megahertz of spectrum at 1610- 

1617.775 MHz, Iridium will have 

exclusive MSS use of 7.775 megahertz 

of spectrum at 1618.725-1626.5 MHz, 

and the two Big LEO operators will 

share 0.95 megahertz of spectrum at 

1617.775-1618.725 MHz. Separately, in 

April 2006, the Commission affirmed 

the spectrum sharing plan between 

Globalstar and the fixed and mobile 

(except aeronautical mobile) services in 

the 2495-2500 MHz band in order to 

accommodate the relocation of 

Broadband Radio Service Channel 1 to 

the 2496-2502 MHz band. (Iridium does 

not operate in the 2.4 GHz band.) 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 01/29/03 68 FR 33666 

R&O 08/09/04 69 FR 48157 

FNPRM 08/09/04 69 FR 48192 

Petitions for Recon 10/12/04 69 FR 60626 

First Order on Recon 06/19/06 71 FR 35178 

Petitions for Further 

Recon 

07/27/06 71 FR 44029 

Second Order on 

Recon and Second 

R&O 

12/13/07 72 FR 70807 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, 

Deputy Chief, Federal Communications 

Commission, International Bureau, 445 

12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0657 

Fax: 202 418–1414 

Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI44 

523. AMENDMENT OF THE 

COMMISSION’S RULES TO 

ALLOCATE SPECTRUM AND ADOPT 

SERVICE RULES AND PROCEDURES 

TO GOVERN THE USE OF 

VEHICLE–MOUNTED EARTH 

STATIONS (IB DOCKET NO. 07–101) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i) and (j); 47 USC 157(a); 47 USC 

301; 47 USC 303 (c); 47 USC 303 (f); 

47 USC 303 (g); 47 USC 303 (r); 47 

USC 303 (y); 47 USC 308 

Abstract: The Commission seeks 

comment on the proposed amendment 

of parts 2 and 25 of the Commission’s 

rules to allocate spectrum for use with 

Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations 

(VMES) in the Fixed-Satellite Service 

in the Ku-band uplink at 14.0-14.5 GHz 

and Ku-band downlink 11.72-12.2 GHz 

on a primary basis, and in the extended 

Ku-band downlink at 10.95-11.2 GHz 

and 11.45-11.7 GHz on a non-protected 

basis, and to adopt Ku-band VMES 

licensing and service rules modeled on 

the FCC’s rules for Ku-band Earth 

Stations on Vessels (ESVs). The record 

in this proceeding will provide a basis 

for Commission action to facilitate 

introduction of this proposed service. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 07/08/07 72 FR 39357 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/04/07 

R&O 11/04/09 74 FR 57092 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, 

Deputy Chief, Federal Communications 

Commission, International Bureau, 445 

12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0657 

Fax: 202 418–1414 

Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI90 


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Media Bureau 

524. CABLE TELEVISION RATE 

REGULATION 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 

543 

Abstract: The Commission has adopted 

rate regulations to implement section 

623 of the 1992 Cable Act to ensure 

that cable subscribers nationwide enjoy 

the rates that would be charged by 

cable systems operating in a 

competitive environment. 

Reconsideration was requested. The 

Fourteenth Order on Reconsideration 

addresses petitions on issues governing 

regulated services by cable systems. In 

a subsequent notice, comment was 

sought on recalibrating the competitive 

differential between rates of systems 

subject to effective competition and 

noncompetitive systems. In addition, 

comment was sought as to whether 

there may be a different approach to 

establish reasonable rates on the basic 

service tier. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 01/04/93 58 FR 48 

R&O and FNPRM 05/21/93 58 FR 29736 

MO&O and FNPRM 08/18/93 58 FR 43816 

Third R&O 11/30/93 58 FR 63087 

Order on Recon, 

Fourth R&O, and 

Fifth NPRM 

04/15/94 59 FR 17943 

Third Order on Recon 04/15/94 59 FR 17961 

Fifth Order on Recon 

and FNPRM 

10/13/94 59 FR 51869 

Fourth Order on 

Recon 

10/21/94 59 FR 53113 

Sixth Order on Recon, 

Fifth R&O, and 

Seventh NPRM 

12/06/94 59 FR 62614 

Seventh Order on 

Recon 

01/25/95 60 FR 4863 

Ninth Order on Recon 02/27/95 60 FR 10512 

Eighth Order on 

Recon 

03/17/95 60 FR 14373 

Sixth R&O and 

Eleventh Order on 

Recon 

07/12/95 60 FR 35854 

Thirteenth Order on 

Recon 

10/05/95 60 FR 52106 

Twelfth Order on 

Recon 

10/26/95 60 FR 54815 

Tenth Order on Recon 04/08/96 61 FR 15388 

Order on Recon of the 

First R&O and 

FNPRM 

04/15/96 61 FR 16447 

MO&O 02/12/97 62 FR 6491 

Report on Cable 

Industry Prices 

02/24/97 62 FR 8245 

R&O 03/31/97 62 FR 15118 

Fourteenth Order on 

Recon 

10/15/97 62 FR 53572 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM and Order 09/05/02 67 FR 56882 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy 

Division Chief, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7037 

TDD Phone: 202 418–7172 

Fax: 202 418–1196 

Email: john.norton@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AF41 

525. CABLE TELEVISION RATE 

REGULATION: COST OF SERVICE 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 

543 

Abstract: The Commission has 

established rules pursuant to which 

cable operators may set rates for 

regulated cable service in accordance 

with traditional cost-of-service 

principles, as modified to take account 

of unique characteristics of the cable 

industry. In the latest NPRM, comment 

was sought on rule changes that may 

be necessary or desirable in order to 

account for changes in the regulatory 

process resulting from the end of the 

Commission’s statutory authority to 

regulate certain tiers of cable 

programming service. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 07/30/93 58 FR 40762 

R&O 04/15/94 59 FR 17975 

Second NPRM 04/15/94 59 FR 18066 

MO&O 10/14/94 59 FR 52087 

Second R&O/First 

Order on 

Recon/FNPRM 

03/08/96 61 FR 9361 

Correction 03/22/96 61 FR 11749 

NPRM and Order 09/05/02 67 FR 56882 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy 

Division Chief, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7037 

TDD Phone: 202 418–7172 

Fax: 202 418–1196 

Email: john.norton@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AF48 

526. CABLE HOME WIRING 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 544(i) 

Abstract: On October 6, 1997, the FCC 

adopted a Report and Order and 

Second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(FCC 97-376) that amends its cable 

inside wiring rules to enhance 

competition in the video distribution 

marketplace. The Second FNPRM seeks 

comment on, among other things, 

whether there are circumstances where 

the FCC should adopt restrictions on 

exclusive contracts in order to further 

promote competition in the multiple 

dwelling unit marketplace. The 2nd 

Report and Order addresses multiple 

dwelling units when the occupant 

charges video service providers. In the 

First Order on Reconsideration and the 

Second Report and Order, the 

Commission modified its rules in part. 

The United States Court of Appeals for 

the District of Columbia Circuit 

remanded a portion of the Commission 

decision back to the Commission for 

further consideration. In September 

2004, the Commission issued an 

FNPRM in response to the courts 

decision. The subsequent Report and 

Order and Declaratory Ruling 

concluded that cable wiring behind 

sheet rock is physically inaccessible for 

determining the demarcation point. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 11/17/92 57 FR 54209 

R&O 03/02/93 58 FR 11970 

NPRM 02/01/96 61 FR 3657 

First Order on Recon 

& FNPRM 

02/16/96 61 FR 6210 

FNPRM 09/03/97 62 FR 46453 

R&O and Second 

FNPRM 

11/14/97 62 FR 60165 

First Order on Recon 

and Second R&O 

03/21/03 68 FR 13850 

FNPRM 10/15/04 69 FR 61193 

R&O and Declaratory 

Ruling 

08/30/07 72 FR 50074 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy 

Division Chief, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7037 

TDD Phone: 202 418–7172 

Fax: 202 418–1196 

Email: john.norton@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG02 


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527. COMPETITIVE AVAILABILITY OF 

NAVIGATION DEVICES (CS DOCKET 

NO. 97–80) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 549 

Abstract: The Commission has adopted 

rules to address the mandate expressed 

in section 629 of the Communications 

Act to ensure the commercial 

availability of ‘‘navigation devices,’’ the 

equipment used to access video 

programming and other services from 

multichannel video programming 

systems. 

Specifically, in 1998, the Commission 

required MVPDs to make available by, 

a security element (known as a 

‘‘cablecard’’) separate from the basic 

navigation device (e.g., cable set-top 

boxes, digital video recorders, and 

television receivers with navigation 

capabilities). The separation of the 

security element from the host device 

required by this rule (referred to as the 

‘‘integration ban’’) was designed to 

enable unaffiliated manufacturers, 

retailers, and other vendors to 

commercially market host devices 

while allowing MVPDs to retain control 

over their system security. Also, in this 

proceeding, the Commission adopted 

unidirectional ‘‘plug and play’’ rules, to 

govern compatibility between MVPDs 

and navigation devices manufactured 

by consumer electronics manufacturers 

not affiliated with cable operators. 

In the most recent FNPRM, the 

Commission proposed new rules to 

improve the operation of the CableCard 

regime. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 03/05/97 62 FR 10011 

R&O 07/15/98 63 FR 38089 

Order on Recon 06/02/99 64 FR 29599 

FNPRM & Declaratory 

Ruling 

09/28/00 65 FR 58255 

FNPRM 01/16/03 68 FR 2278 

Order and FNPRM 06/17/03 68 FR 35818 

Second R&O 11/28/03 68 FR 66728 

FNPRM 11/28/03 68 FR 66776 

Order on Recon 01/28/04 69 FR 4081 

Second R&O 06/22/05 70 FR 36040 

Third FNPRM 07/25/07 72 FR 40818 

4th FNPRM 05/14/10 75 FR 27256 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, 

Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1573 

Email: brendan.murray@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG28 

528. CABLE HORIZONTAL AND 

VERTICAL OWNERSHIP LIMITS (MM 

DOCKET NO. 92–264) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 533 

Abstract: Section 613 of the 

Communications Act requires the 

Commission to ‘‘prescribe rules and 

regulations establishing reasonable 

limits on the number of cable 

subscribers a person is authorized to 

reach through cable systems owned by 

such person, or in which such person 

has an attributable interest.’’ On 

October 8, 1999, the Commission 

issued a Third Report and Order, FCC 

99-289, in this matter. The Commission 

revised the horizontal ownership rules 

as follows: (1) All multichannel video 

subscribers will be counted when 

calculating the 30 percent ownership 

limit; (2) actual subscriber numbers, 

rather than potential subscriber 

numbers, will be used for calculating 

an owner’s share; and (3) the minority 

exception which allowed a 35 percent 

ownership limit for minority-owned 

entities under certain circumstances 

was eliminated. On March 2, 2001, the 

District of Columbia Circuit Court 

reversed and remanded the cable 

horizontal and vertical limits, as well 

as two aspects of the attribution rules 

used to determine compliance with 

these limits. (Time Warner 

Entertainment Co. v. FCC, 240 F.3d 

1126 (DC cir. 2001)). Pursuant to the 

court’s remand, the Commission 

solicited comment in a Further Notice 

of Proposed Rulemaking (September 

2001) and a Second Further Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking. 

In the Fourth Report and Order, the 

Commission set the cable horizontal 

ownership limit at 30 percent. In the 

accompanying Further Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking, comment was 

sought on issues regarding the cable 

attribution rules and appropriate 

channel occupancy limits. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

Second MO&O on 

Recon and FNPRM 

07/14/98 63 FR 37790 

Third R&O 12/01/99 64 FR 67198 

Action Date FR Cite 

Order on Recon 03/08/00 65 FR 12135 

MO&O 06/08/00 65 FR 36382 

FNPRM 10/11/01 66 FR 51905 

Second FNPRM 06/18/05 70 FR 33680 

Fourth R&O and 

FNPRM 

02/29/08 73 FR 11048 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Mania K. Baghdadi, 

Deputy Division Chief, Industry 

Analysis Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2133 

Email: mania.baghdadi@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH09 

529. DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING 

SYSTEMS (MM DOCKET NO. 99–325) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 

303 

Abstract: The rulemaking proceeding 

was initiated to foster the development 

and implementation of terrestrial digital 

audio broadcasting (DAB). The 

transition to DAB promises the benefits 

that have generally accompanied 

digitalization—better audio fidelity, 

more robust transmission systems, and 

the possibility of new auxiliary 

services. In the First Report and Order, 

the Commission selected in-band, onchannel as the technology that will 

permit AM and FM radio broadcasters 

to introduce digital operations. 

Consideration of formal standardsetting procedures and related 

broadcasting licensing and service rule 

changes are addressed in a Further 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. 

Further technical guidance is provided 

in a Second Report and Order. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 11/09/99 64 FR 61054 

First R&O 12/23/02 67 FR 78193 

FNPRM and NOI 05/14/04 69 FR 27815 

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

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, 

Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2700 


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RIN: 3060–AH40 

530. SECOND PERIODIC REVIEW OF 

RULES AND POLICIES AFFECTING 

THE CONVERSION TO DTV 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 4(i) and 4(j); 

47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307; 47 USC 

309; 47 USC 336 

Abstract: On January 18, 2001, the 

Commission adopted a Report and 

Order (R&O) and Further Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking, addressing a 

number of issues related to the 

conversion of the nation’s broadcast 

television system from analog to digital 

television. The Second Report and 

Order resolved several major technical 

issues including the issue of receiver 

performance standards, DTV tuners, 

and revisions to certain components of 

the DTV transmission standard. A 

subsequent NPRM commenced the 

Commission’s second periodic review 

of the progress of the digital television 

conversion. The resulting R&O adopted 

a multi-step process to create a new 

DTV table of allotments and 

authorizations. Also in the R&O, the 

Commission adopted replication and 

maximization deadlines for DTV 

broadcasters and updated rules in 

recognition revisions to broadcast 

transmission standards. 

The Second R&O adopts disclosure 

requirements for televisions that do not 

include a digital tuner. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 03/23/00 65 FR 15600 

R&O 02/13/01 66 FR 9973 

MO&O 12/18/01 66 FR 65122 

Third MO&O and 

Order on Recon 

10/02/02 67 FR 61816 

Second R&O and 

Second MO&O 

10/11/02 67 FR 63290 

NPRM 02/18/03 68 FR 7737 

R&O 10/04/04 69 FR 59500 

Second R&O 05/10/07 72 FR 26554 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Eloise Gore, Associate 

Bureau Chief, Federal Communications 

Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1066 

TDD Phone: 202 418–7172 

Fax: 202 418–1069 

Email: eloise.gore@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH54 

531. DIRECT BROADCAST PUBLIC 

INTEREST OBLIGATIONS (MM 

DOCKET NO. 93–25) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 335 

Abstract: The Commission adopted 

rules in 1998 that implement section 

25 of the Cable Television Consumer 

Protection and Competition Act of 

1992, as codified at section 335 of the 

Communications Act of 1934. Section 

335 directs the Commission to impose 

certain public interest obligations on 

direct broadcast satellite providers. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 03/08/93 58 FR 12917 

R&O 02/08/99 64 FR 52399 

Order on Recon 04/22/04 69 FR 21761 

Order on Recon 04/28/04 69 FR 23155 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Rosalee Chiara, Staff 

Attorney, Federal Communications 

Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0754 

Email: rchiara@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH59 

532. REVISION OF EEO RULES AND 

POLICIES (MM DOCKET NO. 98–204) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154; 47 USC 257; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 

303; 47 USC 307 to 309; 47 USC 334; 

47 USC 403; 47 USC 554 

Abstract: FCC authority to govern 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 

responsibilities of cable television 

operators was codified in the Cable 

Communications Policy Act of 1984. 

This authority was extended to 

television broadcast licensees and other 

multi-channel video programming 

distributors in the Cable and Television 

Consumer Protection Act of 1992. In 

the Second Report and Order, the FCC 

adopted new EEO rules and policies. 

This action was in response to a 

decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals 

for the District of Columbia Circuit that 

found prior EEO rules unconstitutional. 

The Third Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (NPRM) requests comment 

as to the applicability of the EEO rules 

to part-time employees. The Third 

Report and Order adopted revised 

forms for broadcast station and MVPDs 

Annual Employment Report. In the 

Fourth NPRM, comment was sought 

regarding public access to the data 

contained in the forms. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 01/14/02 67 FR 1704 

Second R&O and 

Third NPRM 

01/07/03 68 FR 670 

Correction 01/13/03 68 FR 1657 

Fourth NPRM 06/23/04 69 FR 34986 

Third R&O 06/23/04 69 FR 34950 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Lewis Pulley, Asst. 

Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–1450 

Email: lewis.pulley@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH95 

533. BROADCAST MULTIPLE AND 

CROSS–OWNERSHIP LIMITS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

152(a); 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 

USC 307; 47 USC 309 and 310 

Abstract: In 2002, the Commission 

undertook a comprehensive review of 

its broadcast multiple and crossownership limits examining: crossownership of TV and radio stations; 

local TV ownership limits; national TV 

cap; and dual network rule. 

The Report and Order replaced the 

newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership 

and radio and TV rules with a tiered 

approach based on the number of 

television stations in a market. Petitions 

for Reconsideration are pending. Also, 

the Third Circuit Court of Appeals 

remanded portions of the Commission’s 

decisions. In June 2006, the 

Commission adopted a Further Notice 

of Proposed Rulemaking initiating the 

2006 review of the broadcast ownership 

rules. The further notice also sought 

comment on how to address the issues 

raised by the Third Circuit. Additional 

questions are raised for comment in a 

Second Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking. 

In the Report and Order and Order on 

Reconsideration, the Commission 

adopted rule changes regarding 

newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership, 

but otherwise generally retained the 

other broadcast ownership rules 

currently in effect. An appeal of this 

action is before the Third Circuit. 


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Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 10/05/01 66 FR 50991 

R&O 08/05/03 68 FR 46286 

Public Notice 02/19/04 69 FR 9216 

FNPRM 08/09/06 71 FR 4511 

Second FNPRM 08/08/07 72 FR 44539 

R&O and Order on 

Recon 

02/21/08 73 FR 9481 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Jennifer Tatel, Div. 

Chief, industry Analysis, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media 

Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1817 

Email: jennifer.tatel@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH97 

534. ESTABLISHMENT OF RULES FOR 

DIGITAL LOW POWER TELEVISION, 

TELEVISION TRANSLATOR, AND 

TELEVISION BOOSTER STATIONS 

(MB DOCKET NO. 03–185) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 309; 47 USC 

336 

Abstract: This proceeding initiates the 

digital television conversion for low 

power television (LPTV) and television 

translator stations. The rules and 

policies adopted as a result of this 

proceeding provide the framework for 

these stations’ conversion from analog 

to digital broadcasting. The Report and 

Order adopts definitions and 

permissible use provisions for digital 

TV translator and LPTV stations. 

Petitions for reconsideration of the 

Report and Order are pending. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 09/26/03 68 FR 55566 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

11/25/03 

R&O 11/29/04 69 FR 69325 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Mass 

Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2324 

Fax: 202 418–2827 

Email: shaun.maher@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI38 

535. JOINT SALES AGREEMENTS IN 

LOCAL TELEVISION MARKETS (MB 

DOCKET NO. 04–256) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 152(a); 

47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; . . . 

Abstract: A joint sales agreement (JSA) 

is an agreement with a licensee of a 

brokered station that authorizes a 

broker to sell some or all of the 

advertising time for the brokered 

station in return for a fee or percentage 

of revenues paid to the licensee. The 

Commission has sought comment on 

whether TV JSAs should be attributed 

for purposes of determining compliance 

with the Commission’s multiple 

ownership rules. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 08/26/04 69 FR 52464 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/27/04 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Jennifer Tatel, Div. 

Chief, industry Analysis, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media 

Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW, 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1817 

Email: jennifer.tatel@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI55 

536. REVISION OF PROCEDURES 

GOVERNING AMENDMENTS TO FM 

TABLE OF ALLOTMENTS AND 

CHANGES OF COMMUNITY OF 

LICENSE IN THE RADIO BROADCAST 

SERVICES (MB DOCKET NO. 05–210) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 

303 

Abstract: The rulemaking was initiated 

to reduce backlog in, and streamline, 

the FM allotment procedures and, to 

a lesser extent, streamline certain 

procedures pertaining to AM 

applications. Although the Commission 

has made important changes to 

streamline the processing of radio 

broadcast applications, the basic 

procedures for amending the Table 

have not changed since 1982. The 

Notice seeks comment on a number of 

specific rule and procedural changes in 

the handling of FM and AM 

applications and rulemaking petitions 

to amend the Table. In the area of 

applications procedures, the Notice 

seeks comments on various proposals 

designed to encourage only bona fide 

proponents to submit petitions and to 

limit the complexity of such petitions. 

If these changes are adopted, it will 

expedite the approval and 

implementation on new and upgraded 

radio service to the public. The Report 

and Order adopted the proposals from 

the notice. Petitions for reconsideration 

are pending. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 06/22/05 70 FR 44537 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

10/03/05 

R&O 12/20/06 71 FR 76208 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Tom Nessinger, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2709 

Email: thomas.nessinger@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI63 

537. DIGITAL TELEVISION 

DISTRIBUTED TRANSMISSION 

SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES (MB 

DOCKET NO. 05–312) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i) to (j); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 301; 

. . . 

Abstract: A digital television 

transmission system (DTS) employs 

multiple synchronized transmitters 

spread around a station’s service area. 

Such distributed transmitters fill in 

unserved areas in the parent station’s 

coverage area. The Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (NPRM) examines issues 

related to the use of DTS and proposes 

rules for future DTS operation. The 

Report and Order adopts the technical 

and licensing rules necessary to 

implement DTS service. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 12/07/05 70 FR 72763 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

02/06/06 

R&O 12/05/08 73 FR 74047 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, 

Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 


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Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2120 

Email: evan.baranoff@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI68 

538. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 

CABLE COMMUNICATIONS POLICY 

ACT OF 1984 AS AMENDED BY THE 

CABLE TELEVISION CONSUMER 

PROTECTION AND COMPETITION 

ACT OF 1992 (MB DOCKET NO. 

05–311) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 541(a)(1); 47 USC 556(c) 

Abstract: Section 621(a)(1) of the 

Communications Act of 1934, as 

amended, states in relevant part that ‘‘a 

franchising authority . . .may not 

unreasonably refuse to award an 

additional competitive franchise.’’ The 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) 

solicits comment on implementation of 

section 621(a)(1)’s directive, and 

whether the franchising process 

unreasonably impedes the achievement 

of the interrelated Federal goals of 

enhanced cable competition and 

accelerated broadband deployment and, 

if so, how the Commission should act 

to address that problem. 

The subsequent Report and Order 

found that certain actions by local 

franchising authorities constitute an 

unreasonable refusal to award a 

competitive franchise within the 

meaning of section 621(a)(1). The item 

included a Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking comment 

on how the findings should affect 

existing franchises. 

In the Second Report and Order, a 

number of the rules promulgated in this 

docket are extended to incumbent cable 

operators. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 12/19/05 70 FR 73973 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

02/13/06 

R&O and FNPRM 03/21/07 72 FR 13230 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

04/20/07 

Second R&O 11/23/07 72 FR 65670 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Holly Saurer, 

Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7283 

Fax: 202 418–1069 

Email: holly.saurer@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI69 

539. PROGRAM ACCESS RULES— 

SUNSET OF EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS 

PROHIBITION AND EXAMINATION OF 

PROGRAMMING TYING 

ARRANGEMENTS (MB DOCKET NOS. 

07–29, 07–198) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 548 

Abstract: The program access 

provisions of the Communications Act 

(section 628) generally prohibit 

exclusive contracts for satellite 

delivered programming between 

programmers in which a cable operator 

has an attributable interest (vertically 

integrated programmers) and cable 

operators. This limitation was set to 

expire on October 5, 2007, unless 

circumstances in the video 

programming marketplace indicate that 

an extension of the prohibition 

continues ‘‘to be necessary to preserve 

and protect competition and diversity 

in the distribution of video 

programming.‘‘ The October 2007 

Report and Order concluded the 

prohibition continues to be necessary, 

and accordingly, retained it until 

October 5, 2012. The accompanying 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) 

sought comment on revisions to the 

Commission’s program access and 

retransmission consent rules. The 

associated Report and Order adopted 

rules to permit complainants to pursue 

program access claims regarding 

terrestrially delivered cable affiliated 

programming. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 03/01/07 72 FR 9289 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

04/02/07 

R&O 10/04/07 72 FR 56645 

NPRM 10/31/07 72 FR 61590 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

11/30/07 

R&O 03/02/10 75 FR 9692 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: David Konczal, Policy 

Division, Media Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2228 

Email: david.konczal@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI87 

540. THIRD PERIODIC REVIEW OF 

THE COMMISSION’S RULES AND 

POLICIES AFFECTING THE 

CONVERSION TO DIGITAL 

TELEVISION (MB DOCKET NO. 07–91) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 301 to 

303; 47 USC 307 to 309; 47 USC 312; 

47 USC 316; 47 USC 318 and 319; 47 

USC 324 and 325; 47 USC 336 and 337 

Abstract: Congress has mandated that 

after February 17, 2009, full-power 

broadcast stations must transmit only 

in digital signals, and may no longer 

transmit analog signals. This 

proceeding is the Commission’s third 

periodic review of the transition of the 

nation’s broadcast television system 

from analog to digital television (DTV). 

The Commission conducts these 

periodic reviews in order to assess the 

progress of the transition and make any 

necessary adjustments to the 

Commission’s rules and policies to 

facilitate the introduction of DTV 

service and the recovery of spectrum 

at the end of the transition. In this 

review, the Commission considers how 

to ensure that broadcasters complete 

construction of their final posttransition (digital) facilities by the 

statutory deadline. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 07/09/07 72 FR 37310 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

08/08/07 

R&O 01/30/08 73 FR 5634 

Order on Clarification 07/10/08 73 FR 39623 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, 

Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2120 

Email: evan.baranoff@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI89 


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541. BROADCAST LOCALISM (MB 

DOCKET NO. 04–233) 

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

303; 47 USC 532; 47 USC 536 

Abstract: The concept of localism has 

been a cornerstone of broadcast 

regulation. The Commission has 

consistently held that as temporary 

trustee of the public’s airwaves, 

broadcasters are obligated to operate 

their stations to serve the public 

interest. Specifically, broadcasters are 

required to air programming responsive 

to the needs and issues of the people 

in their licensed communities. The 

Commission opened this proceeding to 

seek input on a number of issues 

related to broadcast localism. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

Report and NPRM 02/13/08 73 FR 8255 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

03/14/08 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: William Freedman, 

Associate Chief, Media Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1415 

Email: william.freedman@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ04 

542. CREATING A LOW POWER 

RADIO SERVICE (MM DOCKET NO. 

99–25) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 152; 

47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 

403; 47 USC 405 

Abstract: This proceeding was initiated 

to establish a new noncommercial 

educational low power FM radio 

service for non-profit community 

organizations and public safety entities. 

In January 2000, the Commission 

adopted a Report and Order 

establishing two classes of LPFM 

stations, 100 watt (LP100) and 10 watt 

(LP10) facilities, with service radii of 

approximately 3.5 miles and 1-2 miles, 

respectively. The Report and Order also 

established ownership and eligibility 

rules for the LPFM service. The 

Commission generally restricted 

ownership to entities with no 

attributable interest in any other 

broadcast station or other media. To 

choose among entities filing mutually 

exclusive applications for LPFM 

licenses, the Commission established a 

point system favoring local ownership 

and locally-originated programming. 

The Report and Order imposed 

separation requirements for LPFM with 

respect to full power stations operating 

on co-, first- and second-adjacent and 

intermediate frequency (IF) channels. In 

December 2000, legislation was enacted 

that required the Commission to modify 

its rules to (i) prescribe LPFM station 

third-adjacent channel interference 

protection standards and (ii) prohibit 

any applicant from obtaining an LPFM 

station license if the applicant 

previously has engaged in the 

unlicensed operation of a station. In 

March 2001, the Commission adopted 

a Second Report and Order 

implementing this statute. 

In a Further Notice issued in 2005, the 

Commission reexamined some of its 

rules governing the LPFM service, 

noting that the rules may need 

adjustment in order to ensure that the 

Commission maximizes the value of the 

LPFM service without harming the 

interests of full-power FM stations or 

other Commission licensees. The 

Commission sought comment on a 

number of issues with respect to LPFM 

ownership restrictions and eligibility. 

The Third Report and Order resolves 

issues raised in the Further Notice. The 

accompanying Second Further Notice 

of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) 

considers rule changes to avoid the 

potential loss of LPFM stations. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 02/16/99 64 FR 7577 

R&O 02/15/00 65 FR 7616 

MO&O and Order on 

Recon 

11/09/00 65 FR 67289 

Second R&O 05/10/01 66 FR 23861 

Second Order on 

Recon and FNPRM 

07/07/05 70 FR 3918 

Third R&O and 

Second FNPRM 

01/17/08 73 FR 3202 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, 

Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2700 

Email: peter.doyle@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ07 

543. SPONSORSHIP IDENTIFICATION 

RULES AND EMBEDDED 

ADVERTISING (MB DOCKET NO. 

08–90) 

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

47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 303(a); 47 USC 

317; 47 USC 405; 47 USC 508 

Abstract: The Commission undertook 

this proceeding to seek comment on the 

relationship between the Commission’s 

sponsorship identification rules and the 

increasing reliance on industry by 

embedded advertising techniques. Due 

to recent technological changes that 

allow consumers to more easily bypass 

traditional commercial content, content 

providers may be turning to more 

subtle and sophisticated means of 

incorporating commercial messages into 

programming. The NPRM will seek to 

determine how embedded advertising 

affects the efficacy of the sponsorship 

identification rules in protecting the 

public’s right to know who is paying 

to air commercials or other 

programming matter on broadcast 

outlets and cable television systems. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM and NOI 07/24/08 73 FR 43194 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/22/08 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, 

Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1573 

Email: brendan.murray@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ10 

544. AN INQUIRY INTO THE 

COMMISSION’S POLICIES AND 

RULES REGARDING AM RADIO 

SERVICE DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA 

PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION (MM 

DOCKET NO. 93–177) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 308 

Abstract: This proceeding is part of a 

streamlining initiative to simplify the 

Media Bureau’s licensing procedures. 

The Report and Order in this 

proceeding simplified traditional proof 

of performance requirements for 

directional AM stations. The Second 

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regulatory burdens on AM broadcasters 

by permitting the use of computer 

modeling. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 07/27/99 64 FR 40539 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/10/99 

R&O 04/25/01 66 FR 20752 

FNPRM 04/25/01 66 FR 20779 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

07/09/01 

Second R&O 10/30/08 73 FR 64558 

Second FNPRM 12/11/08 73 FR 75376 

Second FNPRM 

Comment Period 

End 

01/12/09 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Ann Gallagher, Audio 

Division. Media Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2716 

Email: ann.gallagher@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ17 

545. AMENDMENT OF PARTS 73 AND 

74 OF THE COMMISSION’S RULES TO 

ESTABLISH RULES FOR 

REPLACEMENT DIGITAL LOW 

POWER TELEVISION TRANSLATOR 

STATIONS (MB DOCKET NO. 08–253) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i) and (j); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 301; 

47 USC 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 

307 to 309; 47 USC 312; 47 USC 316; 

47 USC 318 and 319; 47 USC 324 and 

325; 47 USC 336 and 337 

Abstract: This proceeding was initiated 

to create a new digital television 

translator service to permit full-service 

television stations to continue to 

provide digital service to viewers 

within their coverage areas who have 

lost service as a result of the stations’ 

digital transition. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 01/02/09 74 FR 61 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

01/12/09 

R&O 06/02/09 74 FR 26300 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Barbara A. Kreisman, 

Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–1600 

Email: barbara.kreisman@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ18 

546. POLICIES TO PROMOTE RURAL 

RADIO SERVICE AND TO 

STREAMLINE ALLOTMENT AND 

ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES (MB 

DOCKET NO. 09–52) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 

47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 

307 and 309(j) 

Abstract: This proceeding was 

commenced to consider a number of 

changes to the Commission’s rules and 

procedures to carry out the statutory 

goal of distributing radio service fairly 

and equitably, and to increase the 

transparency and efficiency of radio 

broadcast auction and licensing 

processes. In the NPRM, comment is 

sought on specific proposals regarding 

the procedures used to award 

commercial broadcast spectrum in the 

AM and FM broadcast bands. The 

accompanying Report and Order adopts 

rules that provide tribes a priority to 

obtain broadcast radio licenses in tribal 

communities. The Commission 

concurrently adopted a Further Notice 

of Proposed Rulemaking seeking 

comment on whether to extend the 

tribal priority to tribes that do not 

possess tribal land. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 05/13/09 74 FR 22498 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

07/10/09 

First R&O 03/04/10 75 FR 9797 

FNPRM 03/04/10 75 FR 9856 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, 

Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2700 

Email: peter.doyle@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ23 

547. PROMOTING DIVERSIFICATION 

OF OWNERSHIP IN THE BROADCAST 

SERVICES (MB DOCKET NO. 07–294) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

152(a); 47 USC 154 i and (j); 47 USC 

257; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307 to 310; 

47 USC 336; 47 USC 534 to 535 

Abstract: Diversity and competition are 

longstanding and important 

Commission goals. The measures 

proposed, as well as those adopted in 

this proceeding, are intended to 

promote diversity of ownership of 

media outlets. In the Report and Order 

and third FNPRM, measures are 

enacted to increase participation in the 

broadcasting industry by new entrants 

and small businesses, including 

minority- and women-owned 

businesses. In the Report and Order 

and fourth FNPRM, the Commission 

adopts improvements to its data 

collection in order to obtain an accurate 

and comprehensive assessment of 

minority and female broadcast 

ownership in the United States. The 

Memorandum Opinion & Order 

addressed petitions for Reconsideration 

of the rules, and also sought comment 

on a proposal to expand the reporting 

requirements to non attributable 

interests. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

R&O 05/16/08 73 FR 28361 

3rd FNPRM 05/16/08 73 FR 28400 

R&O 05/27/09 74 FR 25163 

4th FNPRM 05/27/09 74 FR 25305 

5th NPRM (release 

date) 

10/16/09 

MO&O 10/30/09 74 FR 56131 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Kristi Thompson, 

Attorney, Industry Analysis Division 

Media Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1318 

Email: kristi.thompson@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ27 

548. ∑ IMPLEMENTATION OF SECTION 

203 OF THE SATELLITE TELEVISION 

EXTENSION AND LOCALISM ACT OF 

2010 (STELA) (MB DOCKET NO. 

10–148) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 340 

Abstract: In this proceeding, the 

Commission proposes changes to its 

satellite television ‘‘significantly 

viewed’’ rules to implement Section 

203 of the Satellite Television 

Extension and Localism Act of 2010 

(STELA). Section 203 of the STELA 


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amends section 340 of the 

Communications Act, which gives 

satellite carriers the authority to offer 

out-of-market but ‘‘significantly 

viewed’’ broadcast television network 

stations as part of their local service 

to subscribers. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 07/28/10 75 FR 44198 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

08/17/10 

Reply Comment 

Period End 

08/27/10 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, 

Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2120 

Email: evan.baranoff@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ43 

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549. SIGNIFICANTLY VIEWED 

OUT–OF–MARKET BROADCAST 

STATIONS (MB DOCKET NO. 05–49) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 340 

Abstract: Section 202 of the Satellite 

Home Viewer Extension and 

Reauthorization Act of 2004 creates 

section 340 of the Communications Act, 

which provides satellite carries with 

the authority to offer Commission 

determined ‘‘significantly viewed’’ 

signals of out-of-market broadcast 

stations to subscribers. In the NPRM, 

comment was sought on 

implementation of section 340. The 

resulting Report and Order adopted a 

list of significantly viewed stations and 

procedures for stations to petition the 

Commission for inclusion on the list. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 03/08/05 70 FR 11314 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

04/08/05 

R&O 12/27/05 70 FR 76504 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, 

Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Media 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2120 

Email: evan.baranoff@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI56 

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550. ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION 

OF REGULATORY FEES 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 159 

Abstract: Section 9 of the 

Communications Act of 1934, as 

amended, 47 U.S.C. 159, requires the 

FCC to recover the cost of its activities 

by assessing and collecting annual 

regulatory fees from beneficiaries of the 

activities. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 04/06/06 71 FR 17410 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

02/14/06 

R&O 08/02/06 71 FR 43842 

NPRM 05/02/07 72 FR 24213 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

05/03/07 

R&O 08/16/07 72 FR 45908 

FNPRM 08/16/07 72 FR 46010 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/17/07 

NPRM 05/28/08 73 FR 30563 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

05/30/08 

R&O 08/26/08 73 FR 50201 

FNPRM 08/26/08 73 FR 50285 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/25/08 

2nd R&O 05/12/09 74 FR 22104 

NPRM and Order 06/02/09 74 FR 26329 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

06/04/09 

Action Date FR Cite 

R&O 08/11/09 74 FR 40089 

NPRM 04/26/10 75 FR 21536 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

05/04/10 

R&O 07/19/10 75 FR 41932 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Daniel Daly, 

Attorney, Office of the Managing 

Director, Federal Communications 

Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1832 

Email: daniel.daly@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI79 


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551. REVISION OF THE RULES TO 

ENSURE COMPATIBILITY WITH 

ENHANCED 911 EMERGENCY 

CALLING SYSTEMS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 134(i); 47 USC 

151; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 

215; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309 

Abstract: In a series of orders in 

several related proceedings issued since 

1996, the Federal Communications 

Commission has taken action to 

improve the quality and reliability of 

911 emergency services for wireless 

phone users. Rules have been adopted 

governing the availability of basic 911 

services and the implementation of 

enhanced 911 (E911) for wireless 

services. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

FNPRM 08/02/96 61 FR 40374 

R&O 08/02/96 61 FR 40348 

MO&O 01/16/98 63 FR 2631 

Second R&O 06/28/99 64 FR 34564 

Third R&O 11/04/99 64 FR 60126 

Second MO&O 12/29/99 64 FR 72951 

Fourth MO&O 10/02/00 65 FR 58657 

FNPRM 06/13/01 66 FR 31878 

Order 11/02/01 66 FR 55618 

R&O 05/23/02 67 FR 36112 

Public Notice 07/17/02 67 FR 46909 

Order to Stay 07/26/02 

Order on Recon 01/22/03 68 FR 2914 

FNPRM 01/23/03 68 FR 3214 

Second R&O, Second 

FNPRM 

02/11/04 69 FR 6578 

Second R&O 09/07/04 69 FR 54037 

NPRM 06/20/07 72 FR 33948 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

08/20/07 

R&O 02/14/08 73 FR 8617 

Public Notice 09/25/08 73 FR 55473 

Public Notice 11/18/09 74 FR 59539 

Comment Period End 12/04/09 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, 

Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–0952 

Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG34 

552. ENHANCED 911 SERVICES FOR 

WIRELINE 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 201; 47 USC 222; 47 

USC 251 

Abstract: The rules generally will assist 

State governments in drafting 

legislation that will ensure that multiline telephone systems are compatible 

with the enhanced 911 network. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 10/11/94 59 FR 54878 

FNPRM 01/23/03 68 FR 3214 

Second FNPRM 02/11/04 69 FR 6595 

R&O 02/11/04 69 FR 6578 

Public Notice 01/13/05 70 FR 2405 

Comment Period End 03/29/05 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, 

Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–0952 

Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG60 

553. IN THE MATTER OF THE 

COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANCE FOR 

LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 229; 47 USC 

1001 to 1008 

Abstract: All of the decisions in this 

proceeding thus far are aimed at 

implementation of provisions of the 

Communications Assistance for Law 

Enforcement Act. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 10/10/97 62 FR 63302 

Order 01/13/98 63 FR 1943 

FNPRM 11/16/98 63 FR 63639 

R&O 01/29/99 64 FR 51462 

Order 03/29/99 64 FR 14834 

Second R&O 09/23/99 64 FR 51462 

Third R&O 09/24/99 64 FR 51710 

Order on Recon 09/28/99 64 FR 52244 

Policy Statement 10/12/99 64 FR 55164 

Second Order on 

Recon 

05/04/01 66 FR 22446 

Order 10/05/01 66 FR 50841 

Order on Remand 05/02/02 67 FR 21999 

NPRM 09/23/04 69 FR 56976 

First R&O 10/13/05 70 FR 59704 

Second R&O 07/05/06 71 FR 38091 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, 

Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–0952 

Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG74 

554. DEVELOPMENT OF 

OPERATIONAL, TECHNICAL, AND 

SPECTRUM REQUIREMENTS FOR 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS 

REQUIREMENTS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154; 47 USC 160; 47 USC 201 and 202; 

47 USC 303; 47 USC 337(a); 47 USC 

403 

Abstract: This item takes steps toward 

developing a flexible regulatory 

framework to meet vital current and 

future public safety communications 

needs. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 10/09/97 62 FR 60199 

Second NPRM 11/07/97 62 FR 60199 

First R&O 11/02/98 63 FR 58645 

Third NPRM 11/02/98 63 FR 58685 

MO&O 11/04/99 64 FR 60123 

Second R&O 08/08/00 65 FR 48393 

Fourth NPRM 08/25/00 65 FR 51788 

Second MO&O 09/05/00 65 FR 53641 

Third MO&O 11/07/00 65 FR 66644 

Third R&O 11/07/00 65 FR 66644 

Fifth NPRM 02/16/01 66 FR 10660 

Fourth R&O 02/16/01 66 FR 10632 

MO&O 09/27/02 67 FR 61002 

NPRM 11/08/02 67 FR 68079 

R&O 12/13/02 67 FR 76697 

NPRM 04/27/05 70 FR 21726 

R&O 04/27/05 70 FR 21671 

NPRM 04/07/06 71 FR 17786 

NPRM 09/21/06 71 FR 55149 

Ninth NPRM 01/10/07 72 FR 1201 

Ninth NPRM 

Comment Period 

End 

02/26/07 

R&O and FNPRM 05/02/07 72 FR 24238 

R&O and FNPRM 

Comment Period 

End 

05/23/07 

Second R&O 08/24/07 72 FR 48814 

Second FNPRM 05/21/08 73 FR 29582 

Third FNPRM 10/03/08 73 FR 57750 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 


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Agency Contact: Jeff Cohen, Senior 

Legal Counsel, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–0799 

Email: jeff.cohen@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG85 

555. 1998 BIENNIAL REGULATORY 

REVIEW—REVIEW OF ACCOUNTS 

SETTLEMENT IN MARITIME MOBILE 

AND MARITIME MOBILE–SATELLITE 

RADIO SERVICES (IB DOCKET NO. 

98–96) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i) and 

154(j); 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 USC 

303(r) 

Abstract: The FCC seeks comment 

regarding Accounts Settlement in the 

Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile 

Satellite Service (MSS) Radio Services. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 07/24/98 63 FR 39800 

FNPRM 07/28/99 64 FR 40808 

R&O 07/28/99 64 FR 40774 

Comment Period 

Extended 

09/03/99 64 FR 48337 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Timothy Peterson, 

Chief of Staff, PSHSB, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–1575 

RIN: 3060–AH30 

556. IMPLEMENTATION OF 911 ACT 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 

160; 47 USC 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 

210; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 251(e); 47 

USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 308 to 

309(j); 47 USC 310 

Abstract: This proceeding is separate 

from the Commission’s proceeding on 

Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems 

(E911) in that it is intended to 

implement provisions of the Wireless 

Communications and Public Safety Act 

of 1999 through the promotion of 

public safety by the deployment of a 

seamless, nationwide emergency 

communications infrastructure that 

includes wireless communications 

services. More specifically, a chief goal 

of the proceeding is to ensure that all 

emergency calls are routed to the 

appropriate local emergency authority 

to provide assistance. The E911 

proceeding goes a step further and is 

aimed at improving the effectiveness 

and reliability of wireless 911 

dispatchers with additional information 

on wireless 911 calls. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

Fourth R&O, Third 

NPRM, and NPRM 

09/18/00 65 FR 5675 

Fifth R&O, First R&O, 

and MO&O 

01/14/02 67 FR 1643 

Final Rule 01/25/02 67 FR 3621 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: David H. Siehl, 

Attorney, Federal Communications 

Commission, Public Safety and 

Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1313 

Fax: 202 418–2816 

Email: david.siehl@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH90 

557. COMMISSION RULES 

CONCERNING DISRUPTIONS TO 

COMMUNICATIONS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 303(r) 

Abstract: The Report and Order 

extended the Commission’s disruption 

reporting requirements to 

communications providers who are not 

wireline carriers. The Commission also 

streamlined compliance with the 

reporting requirements through 

electronic filing with a ‘‘fill in the 

blank’’ template and by simplifying the 

application of that rule. In addition, the 

Commission delegated authority to the 

Chief, Office of Engineering and 

Technology, to make the revisions to 

the filing system and template 

necessary to improve the efficiency of 

reporting and to reduce, where 

reasonably possible, the time for 

providers to prepare, and for the 

Commission staff to review, the 

communications disruption reports 

required to be filed. Such authority was 

subsequently delegated to the Chief of 

the Public Safety and Homeland 

Security Bureau. These actions will 

allow the Commission to obtain the 

necessary information regarding service 

disruptions in an efficient and 

expeditious manner and to achieve 

significant concomitant public interest 

benefits. 

The Commission received nine 

petitions for reconsideration in this 

proceeding, which are pending. 

The Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (NPRM) expands the 

record in the proceeding to focus 

specifically on the unique 

communications needs of airports, 

including wireless and satellite 

communications. In this regard, the 

Commission requested comment on the 

additional types of airport 

communications (e.g., wireless, 

satellite) that should be required to file 

service disruption reports—particularly 

from a homeland security and defense 

perspective. These types of airport 

communications may include, for 

example, communications that are 

provided by ARINC as well as 

commercial communications (e.g., airto-ground and ground-to-air telephone 

communications) as well as intraairline commercial links. The 

Commission also requested comment 

on whether the outage-reporting 

requirements for special facilities 

should be extended to cover general 

aviation airports (GA) and, if so, what 

the applicable threshold criteria should 

be. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 03/26/04 69 FR 15761 

FNPRM 11/26/04 69 FR 68859 

R&O 12/03/04 69 FR 70316 

Announcement of 

Effective Date and 

Partial Stay 

12/30/04 69 FR 78338 

Petition for Recon 02/15/05 70 FR 7737 

Amendment of 

Delegated Authority 

02/21/08 73 FR 9462 

Public Notice 08/02/10 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy 

Bureau Chief, Public Safety and 

Homeland Security Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–7452 

Email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI22 


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558. E911 REQUIREMENTS FOR 

IP–ENABLED SERVICE PROVIDERS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 251(e); 47 

USC 303(r) 

Abstract: The notice seeks comment on 

what additional steps the Commission 

should take to ensure that providers of 

voice-over Internet protocol services 

that interconnect with the public 

switched telephone network provide 

ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 

service. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 06/29/05 70 FR 37307 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/12/05 

NPRM 06/20/07 72 FR 33948 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/18/07 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, 

Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–0952 

Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI62 

559. RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE 

INDEPENDENT PANEL REVIEWING 

THE IMPACT OF HURRICANE 

KATRINA ON COMMUNICATIONS 

NETWORKS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 218; 47 USC 303(r) 

Abstract: In the Order released June 8, 

2007 (EB Docket No. 06-119 and WC 

Docket No. 06-63), the Commission 

directed the Public Safety and 

Homeland Security Bureau to 

implement several of the 

recommendations made by the 

Independent Panel reviewing the 

impact of Hurricane Katrina on 

Communications Networks 

(Independent Panel). The Commission 

also adopted rules requiring some 

communications providers to have 

emergency/backup power and requiring 

certain communications providers to 

conduct analyses and submit reports on 

the redundancy and resiliency of their 

911 and E911 networks and/or systems. 

Finally, the Commission extended 

limited regulatory relief from Section 

272 of the Communications Act of 

1934, as amended, previously accorded 

by the Wireline Competition Bureau. 

In an Order on Reconsideration 

released on October 4, 2007, the 

Commission considered six petitions 

for reconsideration and/or clarification 

of the June 2007 Order that adopted 

the backup power rule (section 12.2 of 

the Commission’s rules). The Order on 

Reconsideration granted in part and 

denied in part the petitions. The 

Commission modified the backup 

power rule to address several 

meritorious issues raised by petitioners. 

This modification will facilitate carrier 

compliance and reduce the burden on 

local exchange carriers and commercial 

mobile radio service providers, while 

continuing to further important 

homeland security and public safety 

goals. 

The wireless industry challenged the 

backup power rule in the U.S. Court 

of Appeals for the District of Columbia 

Circuit and, with some wireline 

providers, challenged the associated 

information collection before OMB. In 

February 2008, the Court issued a stay 

of the rule pending appeal, and, on July 

8, 2008, the Court issued an order 

holding its decision on the challenge 

to the backup power rule in abeyance 

pending action by OMB on the 

information collection associated with 

the revised rule. In November 2008, 

OMB rejected the information 

collection. 

As a result of the actions by the Court 

and OMB, the backup power rule has 

never gone into effect. In December 

2008, the FCC’s Office of General 

Counsel requested that the Court 

dismiss the pending appeals of the 

backup power rule and informed the 

Court that the Commission plans to 

issue an NPRM to develop a revised 

rule. On July 31, 2009, the Court 

dismissed the petitions for review as 

moot and ordered that the backup 

power rule by vacated and this 

mandate was issued until September 

18, 2009. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 07/07/06 71 FR 38564 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

08/07/06 

Order 07/11/07 72 FR 37655 

Delay of Effective Date 

of Rule 

08/10/07 72 FR 44978 

Action Date FR Cite 

Petitions for Recon 08/20/07 72 FR 46485 

Order on Recon 10/11/07 72 FR 57879 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy 

Bureau Chief, Public Safety and 

Homeland Security Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–7452 

Email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI78 

560. STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERY 

SYSTEM (SVRS) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 

47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 301 to 303 

Abstract: The Report and Order 

amends 47 CFR 90.20(e)(6) governing 

stolen vehicle recovery system 

operations at 173.075 MHz, by 

increasing the radiated power limit for 

narrowband base stations; increasing 

the power output limit for narrowband 

base stations; increasing the power 

output limit for narrowband mobile 

transceivers; modifying the base station 

duty cycle; increasing the tracking duty 

cycle for mobile transceivers; and 

retaining the requirement for TV 

channel 7 interference studies and that 

such studies must be served on TV 

channel 7 stations. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 08/23/06 71 FR 49401 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

10/10/06 

R&O 10/14/08 73 FR 60631 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Zenji Nakazawa, 

Assoc. Chief, Policy Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–7949 

Email: zenji.nakazaw@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ01 


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561. COMMERCIAL MOBILE ALERT 

SYSTEM 

Legal Authority: PL 109–347 title VI; 

EO 13407; 47 USC 151; 47 USC 154(i) 

Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission 

initiated a comprehensive rulemaking 

to establish a commercial mobile alert 

system under which commercial mobile 

service providers may elect to transmit 

emergency alerts to the public. The 

Commission has issued three orders 

adopting CMAS rules as required by 

statute. Issues raised in an FNPRM 

regarding testing requirements for noncommercial educational and public 

broadcast television stations remain 

outstanding. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 01/03/08 73 FR 545 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

02/04/08 

First R&O 07/24/08 73 FR 43009 

Action Date FR Cite 

Second R&O 08/14/08 73 FR 47550 

FNPRM 08/14/08 73 FR 47568 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/15/08 

Third R&O 09/22/08 73 FR 54511 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy 

Bureau Chief, Public Safety and 

Homeland Security Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, Public 

Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–7452 

Email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ03 

562. EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

152; 47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 154(o); 47 

USC 301; 47 USC 393(r); 47 USC 

303(v); 47 USC 307; 47 USC 309; 47 

USC 335; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 544(g); 

47 USC 606; 47 USC 615 

Abstract: This revision of 47 CFR part 

11 provides for national-level testing of 

the Emergency Alert System. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 01/12/10 75 FR 4760 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

03/30/10 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Eric Ehrenreich, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1726 

Email: eric.ehrenreich@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ33 

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563. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 

COMMUNICATIONS ACT, 

AMENDMENT OF THE COMMISSION’S 

RULES—BROADBAND PCS 

COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND THE 

COMMERCIAL MOBILE RADIO 

SERVICE SPECTRUM CAP 

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

301 and 302; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 

309(j); 47 USC 332 

Abstract: NPRM to modify the 

competitive bidding rules for the 

Broadband PCS F Block. Report and 

Order, adopted June 21, 1996, modified 

the PCS/cellular rule and the cellular 

spectrum cap. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

O on Recon of Fifth 

MO&O and D, E, & 

F R&O 

11/15/00 65 FR 68927 

Final Rule 03/02/01 66 FR 13022 

Final Rule 06/04/01 66 FR 29911 

Third NPRM 08/27/04 69 FR 52632 

Third NPRM Comment 

Period Extended 

10/04/04 69 FR 59166 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff 

Attorney, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7535 

Email: abashkin@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG21 

564. SERVICE RULES FOR THE 746 

TO 764 AND 776 TO 794 MHZ BANDS, 

AND REVISIONS TO THE 

COMMISSION’S RULES 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 1; 47 USC 

4(i); 47 USC 7; 47 USC 10; 47 USC 

201 and 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 214; 

47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 307 

and 308; 47 USC 309(j) and 309(k); 47 

USC 310 and 311; 47 USC 315; 47 USC 

317; 47 USC 324; 47 USC 331 and 332; 

47 USC 336 

Abstract: The Report and Order in this 

proceeding adopts service rules for 

licensing and auction of commercial 

services in spectrum in the 700 MHz 

band to be vacated by UHF television 

licensees. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 07/07/99 64 FR 36686 

R&O 01/20/00 65 FR 3139 

Second R&O 04/04/00 65 FR 17594 

Action Date FR Cite 

MO&O and FNPRM 07/12/00 65 FR 42879 

Second MO&O 02/06/01 66 FR 9035 

Third R&O 02/14/01 66 FR 10204 

Second MO&O 02/15/01 66 FR 10374 

Order on Recon of 

Third R&O 

10/10/01 66 FR 51594 

Third MO&O and 

Order 

07/30/02 67 FR 49244 

Second FNPRM 05/21/08 73 FR 29582 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: William Huber, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2109 

Fax: 202 418–0890 

Email: whuber@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH32 

565. AMENDMENT OF PARTS 13 AND 

80 OF THE COMMISSION’S RULES 

GOVERNING MARITIME 

COMMUNICATIONS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 302 to 303 

Abstract: This matter concerns the 

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maritime communications in order to 

consolidate, revise and streamline the 

regulations as well as address new 

international requirements and improve 

the operational ability of all users of 

marine radios. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 03/24/00 65 FR 21694 

NPRM 08/17/00 65 FR 50173 

NPRM 05/17/02 67 FR 35086 

Report & Order 08/07/03 68 FR 46957 

Second R&O, Sixth 

R&O, Second 

FNPRM 

04/06/04 69 FR 18007 

Comments Due 06/07/04 

Reply Comments Due 07/06/04 

Second R&O and 

Sixth R&O 

11/08/04 69 FR 64664 

NPRM 11/08/06 71 FR 65447 

Final Action 01/25/08 73 FR 4475 

Petition for 

Reconsideration 

03/18/08 73 FR 14486 

4th R&O [release date] 06/10/10 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney 

Advisor, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0680 

Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH55 

566. COMPETITIVE BIDDING 

PROCEDURES 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 

301 to 303; 47 USC 309; 47 USC 332 

Abstract: This proceeding proposes 

resumption of installment payments for 

broadband Personal Communications 

Services (PCS), for example, for C and 

F Block, with payment deadline to be 

reinstated as of March 31, 1998. The 

proposal contemplates, inter alia, 

changes to the FCC’s C Block rules to 

govern re-auction of surrendered 

spectrum in the C Block. The proposal 

was released on October 16, 1997, and 

published in the Federal Register. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

Second R&O 10/24/97 62 FR 55348 

FNPRM 10/24/97 62 FR 55375 

Order on Recon of 

Second R&O 

04/08/98 63 FR 17111 

Fourth R&O 09/23/98 63 FR 50791 

Action Date FR Cite 

Second Order on 

Recon of Second 

R&O 

05/18/99 64 FR 26887 

Recon of Fourth R&O 03/16/00 65 FR 14213 

FNPRM 06/13/00 65 FR 37092 

Sixth R&O and Order 

on Recon 

09/05/00 65 FR 53620 

Order on Recon 02/12/01 66 FR 9773 

Final Rule 07/21/03 68 FR 42984 

Final Rule 09/30/05 70 FR 57183 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff 

Attorney, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7535 

Email: abashkin@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH57 

567. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY 

REVIEW SPECTRUM AGGREGATION 

LIMITS FOR COMMERCIAL MOBILE 

RADIO SERVICES 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(g); 47 

USC 303(r) 

Abstract: The Commission has adopted 

a final rule in a proceeding 

reexamining the need for Commercial 

Mobile Radio Services spectrum 

aggregation limits. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 02/12/01 66 FR 9798 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

05/14/01 

Final Rule 01/14/02 67 FR 1626 

Correction to Final 

Rule 

01/31/02 67 FR 4675 

Petition for Recon 03/21/02 67 FR 13183 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Michael J. Rowan, 

Attorney–Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1883 

Fax: 202 418–7447 

Email: michael.rowan@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH81 

568. IN THE MATTER OF PROMOTING 

EFFICIENT USE OF SPECTRUM 

THROUGH ELIMINATION OF 

BARRIERS TO THE DEVELOPMENT 

OF SECONDARY MARKETS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 160; 47 

USC 201 and 202; 47 USC 208; 47 USC 

214; 47 USC 301; 47 USC 303; 47 USC 

308 to 310 

Abstract: The Commission has opened 

a proceeding to examine actions it may 

take to remove unnecessary regulatory 

barriers to the development of more 

robust secondary markets in radio 

spectrum usage rights. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 12/26/00 65 FR 81475 

Correction 01/29/01 66 FR 8149 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

02/09/01 

NPRM 11/25/03 68 FR 66232 

Final Rule 11/25/03 68 FR 66252 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

01/05/04 

Final Rule 02/12/04 69 FR 6920 

Final Rule 02/25/04 69 FR 8569 

Final Rule 11/15/04 69 FR 65544 

Final Rule 12/27/04 69 FR 77522 

NPRM 12/27/04 69 FR 77560 

Final Rule 08/01/07 72 FR 41935 

Final Rule 01/26/09 74 FR 4344 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Paul D’Ari, Spectrum 

and Competition Policy Division, 

Wireless Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1550 

Fax: 202 418–7447 

Email: paul.dari@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH82 

569. REEXAMINATION OF ROAMING 

OBLIGATIONS OF COMMERCIAL 

MOBILE RADIO SERVICE PROVIDERS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

152(n); 47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 

USC 201(b); 47 USC 251(a); 47 USC 

253; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 

332(c)(1)(B); 47 USC 309 

Abstract: This rulemaking considers 

whether the Commission should adopt 

an automatic roaming rule for voice 

services for Commercial Mobile Radio 

Services and whether the Commission 

should adopt a roaming rule for mobile 

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Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 11/21/00 65 FR 69891 

NPRM 09/28/05 70 FR 56612 

NPRM 01/19/06 71 FR 3029 

FNPRM 08/30/07 72 FR 50085 

Final Rule 08/30/07 72 FR 50064 

Final Rule 04/28/10 75 FR 22263 

FNPRM 04/28/10 75 FR 22338 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Peter Trachtenberg, 

Assoc. Div. Chief SCPD, WTB, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7369 

Email: peter.trachtenberg@fcc.gov 

Christina Clearwater, Asst. Div. Chief, 

SCPD, WTB, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1893 

Email: christina.clearwater@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH83 

570. FACILITATING THE PROVISION 

OF SPECTRUM–BASED SERVICES TO 

RURAL AREAS 

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined 

Abstract: This rulemaking will 

facilitate the provision of spectrumbased services to rural areas. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 11/12/03 68 FR 64050 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

01/26/04 

NPRM 12/15/04 69 FR 75174 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

01/14/05 

Final Rule 12/15/04 69 FR 75144 

Final Rule 04/27/05 70 FR 21652 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Paul D’Ari, Spectrum 

and Competition Policy Division, 

Wireless Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1550 

Fax: 202 418–7447 

Email: paul.dari@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI31 

571. IMPROVING PUBLIC SAFETY 

COMMUNICATIONS IN THE 800 MHZ 

BAND INDUSTRIAL/LAND 

TRANSPORTATION AND BUSINESS 

CHANNELS 

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

303(f); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 332 

Abstract: The Commission seeks to 

improve public safety communications 

in the 800 MHz band and consolidate 

the 800 MHz Industrial/Land 

Transportation and Business Pool 

channels. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 04/05/02 67 FR 16351 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

05/06/02 

Final Rule 08/19/02 67 FR 53754 

Proposed Rule 02/10/03 68 FR 6687 

Final Rule 11/22/04 69 FR 67823 

Final Rule 11/22/04 69 FR 67853 

Final Rule 02/08/05 70 FR 6750 

Final Rule 02/08/05 70 FR 6761 

Final Rule 04/06/05 70 FR 17327 

Notice 06/15/05 70 FR 34764 

Final Rule 09/28/05 70 FR 56583 

Notice 10/26/05 70 FR 61823 

Final Rule 12/28/05 70 FR 76704 

Proposed Rule 09/21/06 71 FR 55149 

Clarification 06/20/07 72 FR 33914 

Final Rule 07/20/07 72 FR 39756 

Final Rule; Correction 09/28/07 72 FR 54847 

Notice 09/28/07 72 FR 55208 

Final Rule; 

Clarification 

10/05/07 72 FR 56923 

Petition for Recon 10/01/07 72 FR 

557722 

Proposed Rule 11/13/07 72 FR 63869 

Petition for Recon 11/14/07 72 FR 65734 

Proposed Rule 03/31/08 73 FR 16822 

Final Rule 06/13/08 73 FR 33728 

Proposed Rule 07/13/08 73 FR 40274 

Petition for Recon 07/28/08 73 FR 4375 

Final Rule 11/17/08 73 FR 67794 

Final Rule 02/06/09 74 FR 6235 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Michael Wilhelm, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–0870 

Email: michael.wilhelm@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI34 

572. REVIEW OF PART 87 OF THE 

COMMISSION’S RULES CONCERNING 

AVIATION (WT DOCKET NO. 01–289) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 

303; 47 USC 307(e) 

Abstract: This proceeding is intended 

to streamline, consolidate and revise 

our part 87 rules governing the 

Aviation Radio Service. The rule 

changes are designed to ensure these 

rules reflect current technological 

advances. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 10/16/01 66 FR 64785 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

03/14/02 

R&O and FNPRM 10/16/03 

FNPRM 04/12/04 69 FR 19140 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

07/12/04 

R&O 06/14/04 69 FR 32577 

NPRM 12/06/06 71 FR 70710 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

03/06/07 

Final Rule 12/06/06 71 FR 70671 

3rd R&O [Release 

Date] 

06/15/10 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney 

Advisor, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0680 

Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI35 

573. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 

COMMERCIAL SPECTRUM 

ENHANCEMENT ACT (CSEA) AND 

MODERNIZATION OF THE 

COMMISSION’S COMPETITIVE 

BIDDING RULES AND PROCEDURES 

(WT DOCKET NO. 05–211) 

Legal Authority: 15 USC 79; 47 USC 

151; 47 USC 154(i) and (j); 47 USC 155; 

47 USC 155(c); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 

225; 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 307; 47 

USC 309; 47 USC 309(j); 47 USC 325(e); 

47 USC 334; 47 USC 336; 47 USC 339; 

47 USC 554 

Abstract: This proceeding implements 

rules and procedures needed to comply 

with the recently enacted Commercial 

Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA). It 

establishes a mechanism for 

reimbursing federal agencies out of 


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spectrum auction proceeds for the cost 

of relocating their operations from 

certain ‘‘eligible frequencies’’ that have 

been reallocated from Federal to nonFederal use. It also seeks to improve 

the Commission’s ability to achieve 

Congress’s directives with regard to 

designated entities and to ensure that, 

in accordance with the intent of 

Congress, every recipient of its 

designated entity benefits is an entity 

that uses its licenses to directly provide 

facilities-based telecommunications 

services for the benefit of the public. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 06/14/05 70 FR 43372 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

08/26/05 

Declaratory Ruling 06/14/05 70 FR 43322 

R&O 01/24/06 71 FR 6214 

FNPRM 02/03/06 71 FR 6992 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

02/24/06 

Second R&O 04/25/06 71 FR 26245 

Order on Recon of 

Second R&O 

06/02/06 71 FR 34272 

NPRM 06/21/06 71 FR 35594 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

08/21/06 

Reply Comment 

Period End 

09/19/06 

2nd Order and Recon 

of 2nd R&O 

04/04/08 73 FR 18528 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, 

Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum 

Access Division, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7384 

Email: kelly.quinn@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI88 

574. FACILITATING THE PROVISION 

OF FIXED AND MOBILE BROADBAND 

ACCESS, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER 

ADVANCED SERVICES IN THE 

2150–2162 AND 2500–2690 MHZ 

BANDS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 

301 to 303; 47 USC 307; 47 USC 309; 

47 USC 332; 47 USC 336 and 337 

Abstract: The Commission seeks 

comment on whether to assign 

Educational Broadband Service (EBS) 

spectrum in the Gulf of Mexico. It also 

seeks comment on how to license 

unassigned and available EBS 

spectrum. Specifically, we seek 

comment on whether it would be in 

the public interest to develop a scheme 

for licensing unassigned EBS spectrum 

that avoids mutual exclusivity; we ask 

whether EBS eligible entities could 

participate fully in a spectrum auction; 

we seek comment on the use of small 

business size standards and bidding 

credits for EBS if we adopt a licensing 

scheme that could result in mutually 

exclusive applications; we seek 

comment on the proper market size and 

size of spectrum blocks for new EBS 

licenses; and we seek comment on 

issuing one license to a State agency 

designated by the Governor to be the 

spectrum manager, using frequency 

coordinators to avoid mutually 

exclusive EBS applications, as well as 

other alternative licensing schemes. 

The Commission must develop a new 

licensing scheme for EBS in order to 

achieve the Commission’s goal of 

facilitating the development of new and 

innovative wireless services for the 

benefit of students throughout the 

nation. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 04/02/03 68 FR 34560 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/08/03 

FNPRM 07/29/04 69 FR 72048 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

01/10/03 

R&O 07/29/04 69 FR 72020 

MO&O 04/27/06 71 FR 35178 

FNPRM 03/20/08 73 FR 26067 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

07/07/08 

MO&O 03/20/08 73 FR 26032 

MO&O 09/28/09 74 FR 49335 

FNPRM 09/28/09 74 FR 49356 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

10/13/09 

R&O 06/03/10 75 FR 33729 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: John Schauble, 

Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, 

WTB, Federal Communications 

Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0797 

Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ12 

575. AMENDMENT OF THE RULES 

REGARDING MARITIME AUTOMATIC 

IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (WT 

DOCKET NO. 04–344) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 

302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 306; 47 

USC 307(e); 47 USC 332; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 161 

Abstract: This action adopts additional 

measures for domestic implementation 

of Automatic Identification Systems 

(AIS), an advanced marine vessel 

tracking and navigation technology that 

can significantly enhance our nation’s 

homeland security as well as maritime 

safety. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

Final Rule 01/29/09 74 FR 5117 

Final Rule Effective 03/02/09 

Petition for Recon 04/03/09 74 FR 15271 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney 

Advisor, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0680 

Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ16 

576. SERVICE RULES FOR 

ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES IN 

THE 2155–2175 MHZ BAND 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 

47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 

160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 

301 

Abstract: This proceeding explores the 

possible uses of the 2155-2175 MHz 

frequency band (AWS-3) to support the 

introduction of new advanced wireless 

services, including third generations as 

well as future generations of wireless 

systems. Advanced wireless systems 

could provide for a wide range of voice 

data and broadband services over a 

variety of mobile and fixed networks. 

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(NPRM) sought comment on what 

service rules should be adopted in the 

AWS-3 band. We requested comment 

on rules for licensing this spectrum in 

a manner that will permit it to be fully 

and promptly utilized to bring 

advanced wireless services to American 

consumers. Our objective is to allow for 

the most effective and efficient use of 


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the spectrum in this band, while also 

encouraging development of robust 

wireless broadband services. We 

proposed to apply our flexible, marketoriented rules to the band in order to 

meet this objective. 

Thereafter, the Commission released a 

Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(FNPRM), seeking comment on the 

Commission’s proposed AWS-3 rules, 

which include adding 5 megahertz of 

spectrum (2175-80 MHz) to the AWS3 band, and requiring licensees of that 

spectrum to provide—using up to 25 

percent of its wireless network 

capacity—free, two-way broadband 

Internet service at engineered data rates 

of at least 768 kbps downstream. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 11/14/07 72 FR 64013 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

01/14/08 

FNPRM 06/25/08 73 FR 35995 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

08/11/08 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, 

Associate Div. Chief, Broadband Div., 

Federal Communications Commission, 

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–7235 

Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ19 

577. SERVICE RULES FOR 

ADVANCED WIRELESS SERVICES IN 

THE 1915 TO 1920 MHZ, 1995 TO 2000 

MHZ, 2020 TO 2025 MHZ, AND 2175 

TO 2180 MHZ BANDS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 

47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 

160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 

301; . . . 

Abstract: This proceeding explores the 

possible uses of the 1915-1920 MHz, 

1995-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, and 

2175-2180 MHz Bands (collectively 

AWS-2) to support the introduction of 

new advanced wireless services, 

including third generations as well as 

future generations of wireless systems. 

Advanced wireless systems could 

provide for a wide range of voice data 

and broadband services over a variety 

of mobile and fixed networks. 

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(NPRM) sought comment on what 

service rules should be adopted in the 

AWS-2 band. We requested comment 

on rules for licensing this spectrum in 

a manner that will permit it to be fully 

and promptly utilized to bring 

advanced wireless services to American 

consumers. Our objective is to allow for 

the most effective and efficient use of 

the spectrum in this band, while also 

encouraging development of robust 

wireless broadband services. 

Thereafter, the Commission released a 

Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(FNPRM), seeking comment on the 

Commission’s proposed rules for the 

1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz 

bands. In addition, the Commission 

proposed to add 5 megahertz of 

spectrum (2175-80 MHz band) to the 

2155-2175 MHz band, and would 

require the licensee of the 2155-2180 

MHz band to provide—using up to 25 

percent of its wireless network 

capacity—free, two-way broadband 

Internet service at engineered data rates 

of at least 768 kbps downstream. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 11/02/04 69 FR 63489 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

01/24/05 

FNPRM 06/25/08 73 FR 35995 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

08/11/08 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, 

Associate Div. Chief, Broadband Div., 

Federal Communications Commission, 

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–7235 

Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ20 

578. RULES AUTHORIZING THE 

OPERATION OF LOW POWER 

AUXILIARY STATIONS IN THE 698–806 

MHZ BAND, WT DOCKET NO. 08–166; 

PUBLIC INTEREST SPECTRUM 

COALITION, PETITION FOR 

RULEMAKING REGARDING LOW 

POWER AUXILIARY 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 

47 USC 154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 301 

and 302(a); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 303(r); 

47 USC 304; 47 USC 307 to 309; 47 

USC 316; 47 USC 332; 47 USC 336 and 

337 

Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking and Order, to facilitate the 

DTV transition the Commission 

tentatively concludes to amend its rules 

to make clear that the operation of low 

power auxiliary stations within the 700 

MHz Band will no longer be permitted 

after the end of the DTV transition. The 

Commission also tentatively concludes 

to prohibit the manufacture, import, 

sale, offer for sale, or shipment of 

devices that operate as low power 

auxiliary stations in the 700 MHz Band. 

In addition, for those licensees that 

have obtained authorizations to operate 

low power auxiliary stations in 

spectrum that includes the 700 MHz 

Band beyond the end of the DTV 

transition, the Commission tentatively 

concludes that it will modify these 

licenses so as not to permit such 

operations in the 700 MHz Band after 

February 17, 2009. The Commission 

also seeks comment on issues raised by 

the Public Interest Spectrum Coalition 

(PISC) in its informal complaint and 

petition for rulemaking. 

The Commission also imposes a freeze 

on the filing of new license 

applications that seek to operate on any 

700 MHz Band frequencies (698-806 

MHz) after the end of the DTV 

transition, February 17, 2009, as well 

as on granting any request for 

equipment authorization of low power 

auxiliary station devices that would 

operate in any of the 700 MHz Band 

frequencies. The Commission also 

holds in abeyance, until the conclusion 

of this proceeding, any pending license 

applications and equipment 

authorization requests that involve 

operation of low power auxiliary 

devices on frequencies in the 700 MHz 

Band after the end of the DTV 

transition. 

On January 15, 2010, the Commission 

released a Report and Order that 

prohibits the distribution and sale of 

wireless microphones that operate in 

the 700 MHz Band (698-806 MHz, 

channels 52-69) and includes a number 

of provisions to clear these devices 

from that band. These actions help 

complete an important part of the DTV 

transition by clearing the 700 MHz 

Band to enable the rollout of 

communications services for public 

safety and the deployment of next 

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On January 15, 2010, the Commission 

also released a Further Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment 

on the operation of low power auxiliary 

stations, including wireless 

microphones, in the core TV bands 

(channels 2-51, excluding channel 37). 

Among the issues the Commission is 

considering in the Further Notice are 

revisions to its rules to expand 

eligibility for licenses to operate 

wireless microphones under part 74; 

the operation of wireless microphones 

on an unlicensed basis in the core TV 

bands under part 15; technical rules to 

apply to low power wireless audio 

devices, including wireless 

microphones, operating in the core TV 

bands on an unlicensed basis under 

Part 15 of the rules; and long term 

solutions to address the operation of 

wireless microphones and the efficient 

use of the core TV spectrum. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 09/03/08 73 FR 51406 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

10/20/08 

R&O 01/22/10 75 FR 3622 

FNPRM 01/22/10 75 FR 3682 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

03/22/10 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: G. William Stafford, 

Attorney, Federal Communications 

Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0563 

Fax: 202 418–3956 

Email: bill.stafford@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ21 

579. AMENDMENT OF THE 

COMMISSION’S RULES TO IMPROVE 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS 

IN THE 800 MHZ BAND, AND TO 

CONSOLIDATE THE 800 MHZ AND 900 

MHZ BUSINESS AND 

INDUSTRIAL/LAND 

TRANSPORTATION POOL CHANNELS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 303; 47 USC 309; 47 

USC 332 

Abstract: This action adopts rules that 

retain the current site-based licensing 

paradigm for the 900 MHz B/ILT 

‘‘white space’’; adopts interference 

protection rules applicable to all 

licensees operating in the 900 MHz 

B/ILT spectrum; and lifts, on a rolling 

basis, the freeze placed on applications 

for new 900 MHz B/ILT licenses in 

September 2004—the lift being tied to 

the completion of rebanding in each 

800 MHz National Public Safety 

Planning Advisory Committee 

(NPSPAC) region. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 03/18/05 70 FR 13143 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

06/12/05 70 FR 23080 

Final Rule 12/16/08 73 FR 67794 

Petition for Recon 03/12/09 74 FR 10739 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Michael Connelly, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0132 

Email: michael.connelly@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ22 

580. AMENDMENT OF PART 101 TO 

ACCOMMODATE 30 MHZ CHANNELS 

IN THE 6525–6875 MHZ BAND AND 

PROVIDE CONDITIONAL 

AUTHORIZATION ON CHANNELS IN 

THE 21.8–22.0 AND 23.0–23.2 GHZ 

BAND (WT DOCKET NO. 04–114) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 

47 USC 154(i); 47 USC 157; 47 USC 

160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 

301 to 303; 47 USC 307 to 310; 47 USC 

319; 47 USC 324; 47 USC 332 and 333 

Abstract: The Commission seeks 

comments on modifying its rules to 

authorize channels with bandwidths of 

as much as 30 MHz in the 6525-6875 

MHz band. We also propose to allow 

conditional authorization on additional 

channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 

GHz bands. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 06/29/09 74 FR 36134 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

07/22/09 

R&O 06/11/10 75 FR 41767 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: John Schauble, 

Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, 

WTB, Federal Communications 

Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0797 

Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ28 

581. IN THE MATTER OF SERVICE 

RULES FOR THE 698 TO 746, 747 TO 

762 AND 777 TO 792 MHZ BANDS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 303(r); 47 USC 309 

Abstract: This is one of several 

docketed proceedings involved in the 

establishment of rules governing 

wireless licenses in the 698-806 MHz 

Band (the 700 MHz Band). This 

spectrum is being vacated by television 

broadcasters in TV Channels 52-69. It 

is being made available for wireless 

services, including public safety and 

commercial services, as a result of the 

digital television (DTV) transition. This 

docket has to do with service rules for 

the commercial services, and is known 

as the 700 MHz Commercial Services 

proceeding. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 08/03/06 71 FR 48506 

NPRM 09/20/06 

FNPRM 05/02/07 72 FR 24238 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

05/23/07 

R&O 07/31/07 72 FR 48814 

Order on Recon 09/24/07 72 FR 56015 

Second FNPRM 05/14/08 73 FR 29582 

Second FNPRM 

Comment Period 

End 

06/20/08 

Third FNPRM 09/05/08 73 FR 57750 

Third FNPRM 

Comment Period 

End 

11/03/08 

Second R&O 02/20/09 74 FR 8868 

Final Rule 03/04/09 74 FR 8868 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Paul D’Ari, Spectrum 

and Competition Policy Division, 

Wireless Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1550 

Fax: 202 418–7447 

Email: paul.dari@fcc.gov 

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582. IN THE MATTER OF EFFECTS OF 

COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS ON 

MIGRATORY BIRDS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 303(q); 47 USC 303(r); 

42 USC 4321 et seq 

Abstract: On April 14, 2009, American 

Bird Conservancy, Defenders of 

Wildlife, and National Audubon 

Society filed a Petition for Expedited 

Rulemaking and Other Relief. The 

petitioners request that the Commission 

adopt on an expedited basis a variety 

of new rules, which they assert are 

necessary to comply with 

environmental statutes and their 

implementing regulations. This 

proceeding addresses the Petition for 

Expedited Rulemaking and Other 

Relief. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 11/22/06 71 FR 67510 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

02/20/07 

New NPRM Comment 

Period End 

05/23/07 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Jeff Steinberg, Deputy 

Chief, Spectrum and Competition Div, 

WTB, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0896 

RIN: 3060–AJ36 

583. AMENDMENT OF PART 90 OF 

THE COMMISSION’S RULES 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154; 47 USC 

303 

Abstract: This proceeding considers 

rule changes impacting miscellaneous 

part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio 

rules. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 06/13/07 72 FR 32582 

FNPRM 04/14/10 75 FR 19340 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Rodney P Conway, 

Engineer, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireless 

Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 

Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2904 

Fax: 202 418–1944 

Email: rodney.conway@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ37 

584. ∑ AMENDMENT OF PART 101 OF 

THE COMMISSION’S RULES FOR 

MICROWAVE USE AND BROADCAST 

AUXILIARY SERVICE FLEXIBILITY 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 

47 USC 154 (i) and 157; 47 USC 160 

and 201; 47 USC 214; 47 USC 301 to 

303; 47 USC 307 to 310; 47 USC 319 

and 324; 47 USC332 and 333 

Abstract: In this document, the 

Commission commences a proceeding 

to remove regulatory barriers to the use 

of spectrum for wireless backhaul and 

other point-to-point and point-tomultipont communications. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 08/05/10 75 FR 52185 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

11/22/10 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: John Schauble, 

Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, 

WTB, Federal Communications 

Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0797 

Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ47 

585. ∑ 2004 AND 2006 BIENNIAL 

REGULATORY REVIEWS 

—STREAMLINING AND OTHER 

REVISIONS OF THE COMMISSION’S 

RULES GOVERNING CONSTRUCTION, 

MARKING, AND LIGHTING OF 

ANTENNA STRUCTURES 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i)–(j) and 

161; 47 USC 303(q) 

Abstract: In this NPRM, the 

Commission seeks comment on 

revisions to part 17 of the 

Commission’s rules governing 

construction, marking, and lighting of 

antenna structures. The Commission 

initiated this proceeding to update and 

modernize the part 17 rules. These 

proposed revisions are intended to 

improve compliance with these rules 

and allow the Commission to enforce 

them more effectively, helping to better 

ensure the safety of pilots and aircraft 

passengers nationwide. The proposed 

revisions would also remove outdated 

and burdensome requirements without 

compromising the Commission’s 

statutory responsibility to prevent 

antenna structures from being hazards 

or menaces to air navigation. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 05/21/10 75 FR 28517 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

08/19/10 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: John Borkowski, 

Attorney–Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 2025 M 

Street NW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 634–2443 

RIN: 3060–AJ50 

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Completed Actions 

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau 

586. AMENDMENTS OF VARIOUS 

RULES AFFECTING WIRELESS RADIO 

SERVICES (WT DOCKET NO. 03–264) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 161; 47 USC 303(r) 

Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to 

streamline and harmonize wireless 

radio service rules. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 02/23/04 69 FR 8132 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

05/24/04 

NPRM 10/19/05 70 FR 60770 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

12/19/05 

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Action Date FR Cite 

Proposed Rule 05/02/07 72 FR 24238 

Final Rule 05/16/07 72 FR 27688 

Final Rule 08/24/07 72 FR 48814 

Final Rule 05/02/08 73 FR 24180 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Nina Shafran, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2781 

Email: nina.shafran@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI30 

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Wireline Competition Bureau 

587. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 

UNIVERSAL SERVICE PORTIONS OF 

THE 1996 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 

ACT 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 et seq 

Abstract: The goals of Universal 

Service, as mandated by the 1996 Act, 

are to promote the availability of 

quality services at just, reasonable, and 

affordable rates; increase access to 

advanced telecommunications services 

throughout the Nation; advance the 

availability of such services to all 

consumers, including those in low 

income, rural, insular, and high-cost 

areas at rates that are reasonably 

comparable to those charged in urban 

areas. In addition, the 1996 Act states 

that all providers of 

telecommunications services should 

contribute to Federal universal service 

in some equitable and 

nondiscriminatory manner; there 

should be specific, predictable, and 

sufficient Federal and State 

mechanisms to preserve and advance 

universal service; all schools, 

classrooms, health care providers, and 

libraries should, generally, have access 

to advanced telecommunications 

services; and finally, that the FederalState Joint Board and the Commission 

should determine those other principles 

that, consistent with the 1996 Act, are 

necessary to protect the public interest. 

The goals of Universal Service, as 

mandated by the 1996 Act, are to 

promote the availability of quality 

services at just, reasonable, and 

affordable rates; increase access to 

advanced telecommunications services 

throughout the Nation; advance the 

availability of such services to all 

consumers, including those in low 

income, rural, insular, and high cost 

areas at rates that are reasonably 

comparable to those charged in urban 

areas. In addition, the 1996 Act states 

that all providers of 

telecommunications services should 

contribute to Federal universal service 

in some equitable and 

nondiscriminatory manner; there 

should be specific, predictable, and 

sufficient Federal and State 

mechanisms to preserve and advance 

universal service; all schools, 

classrooms, health care providers, and 

libraries should, generally, have access 

to advanced telecommunications 

services; and finally, that the FederalState Joint Board and the Commission 

should determine those other principles 

that, consistent with the 1996 Act, are 

necessary to protect the public interest. 

The goals of Universal Service, as 

mandated by the 1996 Act, are to 

promote the availability of quality 

services at just, reasonable, and 

affordable rates; increase access to 

advanced telecommunications services 

throughout the Nation; advance the 

availability of such services to all 

consumers, including those in low 

income, rural, insular, and high cost 

areas at rates that are reasonably 

comparable to those charged in urban 

areas. In addition, the 1996 Act states 

that all providers of 

telecommunications services should 

contribute to Federal universal service 

in some equitable and 

nondiscriminatory manner; there 

should be specific, predictable, and 

sufficient Federal and State 

mechanisms to preserve and advance 

universal service; all schools, 

classrooms, health care providers, and 

libraries should, generally, have access 

to advanced telecommunications 

services; and finally, that the FederalState Joint Board and the Commission 

should determine those other principles 

that, consistent with the 1996 Act, are 

necessary to protect the public interest. 

On October 9, 2009, the Commission 

issued an Order and Notice of Proposed 

(NPRM) addressing the effect of line 

loss on universal service Local 

Switching Support (LSS) received by 

incumbent local exchange carriers 

(LECs) that are designated as eligible 

telecommunications carriers (ETCs). 

Under the Commission’s rules, as an 

incumbent LEC ETC’s access lines 

increase above certain thresholds, the 

amount of LSS it may receive 

decreases. The order denies the 

Coalition for Equity in Switching 

Support’s petition seeking clarification 

that the Commission’s rules allow an 

incumbent LEC ETC’s local switching 

support to increase if the carrier’s 

access lines decrease below those 

thresholds. In the NPRM, the 

Commission tentatively concludes that 

the LSS rules should be modified to 

permitincumbent LEC ETCs that lose 

lines to increase their LSS; and the 

Commission seeks comment on these 

proposed rule changes. 

On November 5, 2009, the Commission 

issued a Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking that proposes to revise the 

Commission’s rules for the schools and 

libraries universal service support 

mechanism, also known as the E-rate 

program, to comply with the 

requirements of the Protecting Children 

in the 21st Century Act. The Protecting 

Children in the 21st Century Act added 

a new certification requirement for 

elementary and secondary schools that 

have computers with Internet access 

and receive discounts under the E-rate 

program. The NPRM also proposes to 

revise related Commission rules to 

reflect existing statutory language more 

accurately. 

On December 2, 2009, the Commission 

issued a Report and Order and Further 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(FNPRM) addressing and seeking 

comment on issues regarding the 

services eligible for funding under the 

schools and libraries universal service 

support mechanism, also known as the 

E-rate program. The order released the 

Funding Year 2010 E-rate Eligible 

Service List, concluding that 

interconnected voice over Internet 

protocol VoIP service is an eligible 

service and should continue to receive 

E-rate program funding. Additionally, 

the report and order clarifies the E-rate 

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video on-demand servers, Ethernet, web 

hosting, wireless local area network 

(LAN) controllers, and virtualization 

software. The FNPRM seeks comment 

on the eligibility of certain services in 

future funding years, as well as on 

proposed changes to the process for 

determining the services that will be 

eligible for support under the E-rate 

program. 

On December 8, 2009, the Commission 

sought comment on a petition for 

rulemaking filed by the National Cable 

and Telecommunications Association 

(NCTA). NCTA proposes that the 

Commission establish procedures to 

reduce the amount of universal service 

high-cost support provided to carriers 

in those areas of the country where 

there is extensive, unsubsidized 

facilities-based voice competition and 

where government subsidies no longer 

are needed to ensure that service will 

be made available to consumers. 

On December 15, 2009, the Commission 

issued a Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking responding to the decision 

of the United States Court of Appeals 

for the Tenth Circuit in Qwest 

Communications International, Inc. v. 

FCC, in which the court remanded the 

Commission’s rules for providing highcost universal service support to nonrural carriers. The Commission 

tentatively concluded that it should not 

attempt wholesale reform of the nonrural high-cost mechanism at this time, 

but it sought comment on certain 

interim changes to address the court’s 

concerns and changes in the 

marketplace. Specifically, the 

Commission sought comment on what 

changes should be made to the 

Commission’s rules regarding the rate 

comparability review and certification 

process, whether the Commission 

should define ‘‘reasonably comparable’’ 

rural and urban rates in terms of rates 

for bundled local and long distance 

services, and whether the Commission 

should require carriers to certify that 

they offer bundled local and long 

distance services at reasonably 

comparable rural and urban rates. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

Recommended 

Decision 

Federal–State Joint 

Board, Universal 

Service 

11/08/96 61 FR 63778 

First R&O 05/08/97 62 FR 32862 

Second R&O 05/08/97 62 FR 32862 

Action Date FR Cite 

Order on Recon 07/10/97 62 FR 40742 

R&O and Second 

Order on Recon 

07/18/97 62 FR 41294 

Second R&O, and 

FNPRM 

08/15/97 62 FR 47404 

Third R&O 10/14/97 62 FR 56118 

Second Order on 

Recon 

11/26/97 62 FR 65036 

Fourth Order on 

Recon 

12/30/97 62 FR 2093 

Fifth Order on Recon 06/22/98 63 FR 43088 

Fifth R&O 10/28/98 63 FR 63993 

Eighth Order on 

Recon 

11/21/98 

Second 

Recommended 

Decision 

11/25/98 63 FR 67837 

Thirteenth Order on 

Recon 

06/09/99 64 FR 30917 

FNPRM 06/14/99 64 FR 31780 

FNPRM 09/30/99 64 FR 52738 

Fourteenth Order on 

Recon 

11/16/99 64 FR 62120 

Fifteenth Order on 

Recon 

11/30/99 64 FR 66778 

Tenth R&O 12/01/99 64 FR 67372 

Ninth R&O and 

Eighteenth Order on 

Recon 

12/01/99 64 FR 67416 

Nineteenth Order on 

Recon 

12/30/99 64 FR 73427 

Twentieth Order on 

Recon 

05/08/00 65 FR 26513 

Public Notice 07/18/00 65 FR 44507 

Twelfth R&O, MO&O 

and FNPRM 

08/04/00 65 FR 47883 

FNPRM and Order 11/09/00 65 FR 67322 

FNPRM 01/26/01 66 FR 7867 

R&O and Order on 

Recon 

03/14/01 66 FR 16144 

NPRM 05/08/01 66 FR 28718 

Order 05/22/01 66 FR 35107 

Fourteenth R&O and 

FNPRM 

05/23/01 66 FR 30080 

FNPRM and Order 01/25/02 67 FR 7327 

NPRM 02/15/02 67 FR 9232 

NPRM and Order 02/15/02 67 FR 10846 

FNPRM and R&O 02/26/02 67 FR 11254 

NPRM 04/19/02 67 FR 34653 

Order and Second 

FNPRM 

12/13/02 67 FR 79543 

NPRM 02/25/03 68 FR 12020 

Public Notice 02/26/03 68 FR 10724 

Second R&O and 

FNPRM 

06/20/03 68 FR 36961 

Twenty–Fifth Order on 

Recon, R&O, Order, 

and FNPRM 

07/16/03 68 FR 41996 

NPRM 07/17/03 68 FR 42333 

Order 07/24/03 68 FR 47453 

Order 08/06/03 68 FR 46500 

Order and Order on 

Recon 

08/19/03 68 FR 49707 

Order on Remand, 

MO&O, FNPRM 

10/27/03 68 FR 69641 

Action Date FR Cite 

R&O, Order on Recon, 

FNPRM 

11/17/03 68 FR 74492 

R&O, FNPRM 02/26/04 69 FR 13794 

R&O, FNPRM 04/29/04 

NPRM 05/14/04 69 FR 3130 

NPRM 06/08/04 69 FR 40839 

Order 06/28/04 69 FR 48232 

Order on Recon & 

Fourth R&O 

07/30/04 69 FR 55983 

Fifth R&O and Order 08/13/04 69 FR 55097 

Order 08/26/04 69 FR 57289 

Second FNPRM 09/16/04 69 FR 61334 

Order & Order on 

Recon 

01/10/05 70 FR 10057 

Sixth R&O 03/14/05 70 FR 19321 

R&O 03/17/05 70 FR 29960 

MO&O 03/30/05 70 FR 21779 

NPRM & FNPRM 06/14/05 70 FR 41658 

Order 10/14/05 70 FR 65850 

Order 10/27/05 

NPRM 01/11/06 71 FR 1721 

Report Number 2747 01/12/06 71 FR 2042 

Order 02/08/06 71 FR 6485 

FNPRM 03/15/06 71 FR 13393 

R&O and NPRM 07/10/06 71 FR 38781 

Order 01/01/06 71 FR 6485 

Order 05/16/06 71 FR 30298 

MO&O and FNPRM 05/16/06 71 FR 29843 

R&O 06/27/06 71 FR 38781 

Public Notice 08/11/06 71 FR 50420 

Order 09/29/06 71 FR 65517 

Public Notice 03/12/07 72 FR 36706 

Public Notice 03/13/07 72 FR 40816 

Public Notice 03/16/07 72 FR 39421 

Notice of Inquiry 04/16/07 

NPRM 05/14/07 72 FR 28936 

Recommended 

Decision 

11/20/07 

Order 02/14/08 73 FR 8670 

NPRM 03/04/08 73 FR 11580 

NPRM 03/04/08 73 FR 11591 

R&O 05/05/08 73 FR 11837 

Public Notice 07/02/08 73 FR 37882 

NPRM 08/19/08 73 FR 48352 

Notice of Inquiry 10/14/08 73 FR 60689 

Order on Remand, 

R&O, FNPRM 

11/12/08 73 FR 66821 

R&O 05/22/09 74 FR 2395 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Nakesha Woodward, 

Program Support Assistant, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1502 

Email: kesha.woodward@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AF85 


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588. TELECOMMUNICATIONS 

CARRIERS’ USE OF CUSTOMER 

PROPRIETARY NETWORK 

INFORMATION AND OTHER 

CUSTOMER INFORMATION 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154; 47 USC 222; 47 USC 272; 47 USC 

303(r) 

Abstract: The Commission adopted 

rules implementing the new statutory 

framework governing carrier use and 

disclosure of customer proprietary 

network information (CPNI) created by 

section 222 of the Communications Act 

of 1934, as amended. CPNI includes, 

among other things, to whom, where, 

and when a customer places a call, as 

well as the types of service offerings 

to which the customer subscribes and 

the extent to which the service is used. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 05/28/96 61 FR 26483 

Public Notice 02/25/97 62 FR 8414 

Second R&O and 

FNPRM 

04/24/98 63 FR 20364 

Order on Recon 10/01/99 64 FR 53242 

Final Rule, 

Announcement of 

Effective Date 

01/26/01 66 FR 7865 

Clarification Order and 

Second NPRM 

09/07/01 66 FR 50140 

Third R&O and Third 

FNPRM 

09/20/02 67 FR 59205 

NPRM 03/15/06 71 FR 13317 

NPRM 06/08/07 72 FR 31782 

Final Rule, 

Announcement of 

Effective Date 

06/08/07 72 FR 31948 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, 

Attorney–Advisor, WCB, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7958 

Fax: 202 418–1413 

Email: melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG43 

589. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 

LOCAL COMPETITION PROVISIONS 

OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT 

OF 1996 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 155; 

47 USC 157; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 

USC 207 to 209; 47 USC 218; 47 USC 

251 

Abstract: On August 8, 1996, the 

Commission adopted the Local 

Competition Second Report and Order 

(FCC 96-333), implementing the dialing 

parity, nondiscriminatory access, 

network disclosure, and numbering 

administration provisions of the 

Telecommunications Act of 1996. On 

July 19, 1999, the Commission released 

the First Order on Reconsideration 

(FCC 99-170), denying the petition for 

reconsideration of the Local 

Competition Second Report and Order 

filed by Beehive Telephone Company, 

Inc., which related to numbering 

administration. 

On September 9, 1999, the Commission 

released the Second Order on 

Reconsideration (FCC 99-227), resolving 

petitions for reconsideration of rules 

adopted in the Local Competition 

Second Report and Order to implement 

the requirement of 47 U.S.C. section 

251(b)(3) that LECs provide nondiscriminatory access to directory 

assistance, directory listing, and 

operator services. At the same time, the 

Commission released a Notice of 

Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (also 

FCC 99-227) seeking comment on 

issues related to developments in, and 

the convergence of, directory 

publishing and directory assistance. 

On October 21, 1999, the Commission 

released the Third Order on 

Reconsideration (FCC 99-243), resolving 

the remaining petitions for 

reconsideration regarding numbering 

administration under 47 U.S.C. section 

251(e)(1). On January 23, 2001, the 

Commission released a First Report and 

Order (FCC 01-27) resolving issues 

raised in the September 9, 1999 NPRM 

and concluding, among other things, 

that competing directory assistance 

(DA) providers that are certified as 

competitive local exchange carriers 

(competitive LECs), are agents of 

competitive LECs, or that offer call 

completion services are entitled to 

nondiscriminatory access to LEC local 

DA databases. 

On January 9, 2002, the Commission 

released the Directory Assistance 

NPRM (FCC 01-384), in which the 

Commission solicited comment on 

whether there is sufficient competition 

in the retail DA market, and if not, 

what if any action the Commission 

should take to promote such 

competition. The Commission sought 

specific comment on whether 

alternative dialing methods would 

promote competition. Proposed 

methods include: (1) Presubscription to 

411; (2) utilizing national 555 numbers; 

(3) utilizing carrier access codes (1010 

numbers); and (4) utilizing 411XX 

numbers. The Commission also sought 

comment on whether the 411 dialing 

code should be eliminated. This 

proceeding is pending before the 

Commission. 

On January 29, 2002, the Commission 

released an Order on Reconsideration 

(FCC 02-11) dismissing petitions for 

reconsideration or clarification of the 

Local Competition Second Report and 

Order regarding dialing parity under 47 

U.S.C. section 251(b)(3) and network 

disclosure under 47 U.S.C. section 

251(c)(5). 

On May 3, 2005, the Commission 

released an Order on Reconsideration 

(FCC 05-93) resolving petitions for 

reconsideration of the Second Order on 

Reconsideration and the First Report 

and Order. The Commission clarified 

its rules regarding the use of DA data 

obtained pursuant to section 251(b)(3) 

of the Act, and denied BellSouth and 

SBC’s joint petition for reconsideration 

which sought authority to place 

contractual restrictions on competing 

DA providers’ use of DA information. 

The Commission reaffirmed that LECs 

are required to provide 

nondiscriminatory access to their entire 

local DA database including local DA 

data acquired from third parties. The 

Commission also accepted Qwest’s 

request to withdraw its petition for 

reconsideration of the First Report and 

Order, and resolved SBC’s petition for 

reconsideration of the Second Order on 

Reconsideration. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 04/25/96 61 FR 18311 

NPRM Reply 

Comment Period 

End 

06/03/96 

Second R&O 09/06/96 61 FR 47284 

Second Order on 

Recon 

09/27/99 64 FR 51910 

NPRM 09/27/99 64 FR 51949 

Third Order on Recon 11/18/99 64 FR 62983 

First R&O 02/21/01 66 FR 10965 

NPRM 02/14/02 67 FR 6902 

Order on Recon 08/17/05 70 FR 48290 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Rodney McDonald, 

Attorney–Advisor, Federal 

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Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7513 

Email: rodney.mcdonald@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AG50 

590. LOCAL TELEPHONE NETWORKS 

THAT LECS MUST MAKE AVAILABLE 

TO COMPETITORS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 251 

Abstract: The Commission adopted 

rules applicable to incumbent local 

exchange carriers (LECs) to permit 

competitive carriers to access portions 

of the incumbent LECs’ networks on an 

unbundled basis. Unbundling allows 

competitors to lease portions of the 

incumbent LECs’ network to provide 

telecommunications services. These 

rules are intended to accelerate the 

development of local exchange 

competition. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

Second FNPRM 04/26/99 64 FR 20238 

Fourth FNPRM 01/14/00 65 FR 2367 

Errata Third R&O and 

Fourth FNPRM 

01/18/00 65 FR 2542 

Second Errata Third 

R&O and Fourth 

FNPRM 

01/18/00 65 FR 2542 

Supplemental Order 01/18/00 65 FR 2542 

Third R&O 01/18/00 65 FR 2542 

Correction 04/11/00 65 FR 19334 

Supplemental Order 

Clarification 

06/20/00 65 FR 38214 

Public Notice 02/01/01 66 FR 8555 

Public Notice 03/05/01 66 FR 18279 

Public Notice 04/10/01 

Public Notice 04/23/01 

Public Notice 05/14/01 

NPRM 01/15/02 67 FR 1947 

Public Notice 05/29/02 

Public Notice 08/01/02 

Public Notice 08/13/02 

NPRM 08/21/03 68 FR 52276 

R&O and Order on 

Remand 

08/21/03 68 FR 52276 

Errata 09/17/03 

Report 10/09/03 68 FR 60391 

Order 10/28/03 

Order 01/09/04 

Public Notice 01/09/04 

Public Notice 02/18/04 

Order 07/08/04 

Second R&O 07/08/04 69 FR 43762 

Order on Recon 08/09/04 69 FR 54589 

Interim Order 08/20/04 69 FR 55111 

NPRM 08/20/04 69 FR 55128 

Public Notice 09/10/04 

Public Notice 09/13/04 

Public Notice 10/20/04 

Action Date FR Cite 

Order on Recon 12/29/04 69 FR 77950 

Order on Remand 02/04/04 

Public Notice 04/25/05 70 FR 29313 

Public Notice 05/25/05 70 FR 34765 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Associate 

Chief, Competition Policy Division, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0942 

Email: tim.stelzig@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH44 

591. 2000 BIENNIAL REGULATORY 

REVIEW—TELECOMMUNICATIONS 

SERVICE QUALITY REPORTING 

REQUIREMENTS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 154(i) and 

154(j); 47 USC 201(b); 47 USC 303(r); 

47 USC 403 

Abstract: This NPRM proposes to 

eliminate our current service quality 

reports (ARMIS Report 43-05 and 43- 

06) and replace them with a more 

consumer-oriented report. The NPRM 

proposes to reduce the reporting 

categories from more than 30 to 6, and 

addresses the needs of carriers, 

consumers, state public utility 

commissions, and other interested 

parties. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 12/04/00 65 FR 75657 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

02/16/01 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Jeremy Miller, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireline 

Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1507 

Fax: 202 418–1413 

Email: jeremy.miller@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH72 

592. ACCESS CHARGE REFORM AND 

UNIVERSAL SERVICE REFORM 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 201 to 205; 

47 USC 254; 47 USC 403 

Abstract: On October 11, 2001, the 

Commission adopted an Order 

reforming the interstate access charge 

and universal service support system 

for rate-of-return incumbent carriers. 

The Order adopts three principal 

reforms. First, the Order modifies the 

interstate access rate structure for small 

carriers to align it more closely with 

the manner in which costs are incurred. 

Second, the Order removes implicit 

support for universal service from the 

rate structure and replaces it with 

explicit, portable support. Third, the 

Order permits small carriers to 

continue to set rates based on the 

authorized rate of return of 11.25 

percent. The Order became effective on 

January 1, 2002, and the support 

mechanism established by the Order 

was implemented beginning July 1, 

2002. 

The Commission also adopted a Further 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(FNPRM) seeking additional comment 

on proposals for incentive regulation, 

increased pricing flexibility for rate-ofreturn carriers, and proposed changes 

to the Commission’s ‘‘all-or-nothing’’ 

rule. Comments on the FNPRM were 

due on February 14, 2002, and reply 

comments on March 18, 2002. 

On February 12, 2004, the Commission 

adopted a Second Report and Order 

resolving several issues on which the 

Commission sought comment in the 

FNPRM. First, the Commission 

modified the ‘‘all-or-nothing’’ rule to 

permit rate-of-return carriers to bring 

recently acquired price cap lines back 

to rate-of-return regulation. Second, the 

Commission granted rate-of-return 

carriers the authority immediately to 

provide geographically deaveraged 

transport and special access rates, 

subject to certain limitations. Third, the 

Commission merged Long Term 

Support (LTS) with Interstate Common 

Line Support (ICLS). 

The Commission also adopted a Second 

FNPRM seeking comment on two 

specific plans that propose establishing 

optional alternative regulation 

mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. 

In conjunction with the consideration 

of those alternative regulation 

proposals, the Commission sought 

comment on modification that would 

permit a rate-of-return carrier to adopt 

an alternative regulation plan for some 

study areas, while retaining rate-ofreturn regulation for other of its study 

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and May 10, 2004. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 01/25/01 66 FR 7725 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

02/26/01 

FNPRM 11/30/01 66 FR 59761 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

12/31/01 

R&O 11/30/01 66 FR 59719 

Second FNPRM 03/23/04 69 FR 13794 

Second FNPRM 

Comment Period 

End 

04/23/04 

Order 05/06/04 69 FR 25325 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, 

Attorney–Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireline 

Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1572 

Email: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH74 

593. NUMBERING RESOURCE 

OPTIMIZATION 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154; 47 USC 201 et seq; 47 USC 251(e) 

Abstract: In 1999, the Commission 

released the Numbering Resource 

Optimization Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (Notice) in CC Docket 99- 

200. The Notice examined and sought 

comment on several administrative and 

technical measures aimed at improving 

the efficiency with which 

telecommunications numbering 

resources are used and allocated. It 

incorporated input from the North 

American Numbering Council (NANC), 

a Federal advisory committee, which 

advises the Commission on issues 

related to number administration.In the 

Numbering Resource Optimization First 

Report and Order and Further Notice 

of Proposed Rulemaking (NRO First 

Report and Order), released on March 

31, 2000, the Commission adopted a 

mandatory utilization data reporting 

requirement, a uniform set of categories 

of numbers for which carriers must 

report their utilization, and a utilization 

threshold framework to increase carrier 

accountability and incentives to use 

numbers efficiently. In addition, the 

Commission adopted a single system 

for allocating numbers in blocks of 

1,000, rather than 10,000, wherever 

possible, and established a plan for 

national rollout of thousands-block 

number pooling. The Commission also 

adopted numbering resource 

reclamation requirements to ensure that 

unused numbers are returned to the 

North American Numbering Plan 

(NANP) inventory for assignment to 

other carriers. Also, to encourage better 

management of numbering resources, 

carriers are required, to the extent 

possible, to first assign numbering 

resources within thousands blocks (a 

form of sequential numbering). 

In the NRO Second Report and Order, 

the Commission adopted a measure that 

requires all carriers to use at least 60 

percent of their numbering resources 

before they may get additional numbers 

in a particular area. That 60 percent 

utilization threshold increases to 75 

percent over the next 3 years. The 

Commission also established a 5-year 

term for the national Pooling 

Administrator and an auditing program 

to verify carrier compliance with the 

Commission’s rules. Furthermore, the 

Commission addressed several issues 

raised in the Notice, concerning area 

code relief. Specifically, the 

Commission declined to amend the 

existing Federal rules for area code 

relief or specify any new Federal 

guidelines for the implementation of 

area code relief. The Commission also 

declined to state a preference for either 

all-services overlays or geographic 

splits as a method of area code relief. 

Regarding mandatory nationwide tendigit dialing, the Commission declined 

to adopt this measure at the present 

time. Furthermore, the Commission 

declined to mandate nationwide 

expansion of the ‘‘D digit’’ (the ‘‘N’’ of 

an NXX or central office code) to 

include 0 or 1, or to grant state 

commissions the authority to 

implement the expansion of the D digit 

as a numbering resource optimization 

measure at the present time. 

In the NRO Third Report and Order, 

the Commission addressed national 

thousands-block number pooling 

administration issues, including 

declining to alter the implementation 

date for covered CMRS carriers to 

participate in pooling. The Commission 

also addressed Federal cost recovery for 

national thousands-block number 

pooling, and continued to require 

States to establish cost recovery 

mechanisms for costs incurred by 

carriers participating in pooling trials. 

The Commission reaffirmed the 

Months-To-Exhaust (MTE) requirement 

for carriers. The Commission declined 

to lower the utilization threshold 

established in the Second Report and 

Order, and declined to exempt pooling 

carriers from the utilization threshold. 

The Commission also established a 

safety valve mechanism to allow 

carriers that do not meet the utilization 

threshold in a given rate center to 

obtain additional numbering resources. 

In the NRO Third Report and Order, 

the Commission lifted the ban on 

technology-specific overlays (TSOs), 

and delegated authority to the Common 

Carrier Bureau, in consultation with the 

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 

to resolve any such petitions. 

Furthermore, the Commission found 

that carriers who violate our numbering 

requirements, or fail to cooperate with 

an auditor conducting either a ‘‘for 

cause’’ or random audit, should be 

denied numbering resources in certain 

instances. The Commission also 

reaffirmed the 180-day reservation 

period, declined to impose fees to 

extend the reservation period, and 

found that State commissions should be 

allowed password-protected access to 

the NANPA database for data 

pertaining to NPAs located within their 

State. 

The measures adopted in the NRO 

orders will allow the Commission to 

monitor more closely the way 

numbering resources are used within 

the NANP, and will promote more 

efficient allocation and use of NANP 

resources by tying a carrier’s ability to 

obtain numbering resources more 

closely to its actual need for numbers 

to serve its customers. These measures 

are designed to create national 

standards to optimize the use of 

numbering resources by: (1) Minimizing 

the negative impact on consumers of 

premature area code exhausts; (2) 

ensuring sufficient access to numbering 

resources for all service providers to 

enter into or to compete in 

telecommunications markets; (3) 

avoiding premature exhaust of the 

NANP; (4) extending the life of the 

NANP; (5) imposing the least societal 

cost possible, and ensuring competitive 

neutrality, while obtaining the highest 

benefit; (6) ensuring that no class of 

carrier or consumer is unduly favored 

or disfavored by the Commission’s 

optimization efforts; and (7) minimizing 

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carry excessively large inventories of 

numbers. 

In NRO Third Order on Recon in CC 

Docket No. 99-200, Third Further 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC 

Docket No. 99-200 and Second Further 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC 

Docket No, 95-116, the Commission 

reconsidered its findings in the NRO 

Third Report and Order regarding the 

local Number portability (LNP) and 

thousands-block number pooling 

requirements for carriers in the top 100 

Metropolitan Statistical areas (MSAs). 

Specifically, the Commission reversed 

its clarification that those requirements 

extend to all carriers in the largest 100 

MSAs, regardless of whether they have 

received a request from another carrier 

to provide LNP. The Commission also 

sought comment on whether the 

Commission should again extend the 

LNP requirements to all carriers in the 

largest 100 MSAs, regardless of whether 

they receive a request to provide LNP. 

The Commission also sought comment 

on whether all carriers in the top 100 

MSAs should be required to participate 

in thousands-block number pooling, 

regardless of whether they are required 

to be LNP capable. In addition, the 

Commission sought comment on 

whether all MSAs included in 

Combined Metropolitan Statistical 

Areas (CMSAs) on the Census Bureau’s 

list of the largest 100 MSAs should be 

included on the Commission’s list of 

the top 100 MSAs. 

In the NRO Fourth Report and Order 

and Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking, the Commission 

reaffirmed that carriers must deploy 

LNP in switches within the 100 largest 

Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) 

for which another carrier has made a 

specific request for the provision of 

LNP. The Commission delegated the 

authority to state commissions to 

require carriers operating within the 

largest 100 MSAs that have not 

received a specific request for LNP 

from another carrier to provide LNP, 

under certain circumstances and on a 

case-by-case basis. The Commission 

concluded that all carriers, except those 

specifically exempted, are required to 

participate in thousands-block number 

pooling in accordance with the national 

rollout schedule, regardless of whether 

they are required to provide LNP, 

including commercial mobile radio 

service (CMRS) providers that were 

required to deploy LNP as of November 

24, 2003. The Commission specifically 

exempted from the pooling requirement 

rural telephone companies and Tier III 

CMRS providers that have not received 

a request to provide LNP. The 

Commission also exempted from the 

pooling requirement carriers that are 

the only service provider receiving 

numbering resources in a given rate 

center. Additionally, the Commission 

sought further comment on whether 

these exemptions should be expanded 

to include carriers where there are only 

two service providers receiving 

numbering resources in the rate center. 

Finally, the Commission reaffirmed that 

the 100 largest MSAs identified in the 

1990 U.S. Census reports as well as 

those areas included on any subsequent 

U.S. Census report of the 100 largest 

MSAs. 

In the NRO Order and Fifth Further 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the 

Commission granted petitions for 

delegated authority to implement 

mandatory thousands-block pooling 

filed by the Public Service Commission 

of West Virginia, the Nebraska Public 

Service Commission, the Oklahoma 

Corporation Commission, the Michigan 

Public Service Commission, and the 

Missouri Public Service Commission. In 

granting these petitions, the 

Commission permitted these states to 

optimize numbering resources and 

further extend the life of the specific 

numbering plan areas. In the Further 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the 

Commission sought comment on 

whether it should delegate authority to 

all states to implement mandatory 

thousands-block number pooling 

consistent with the parameters set forth 

in the NRO Order. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 06/17/99 64 FR 32471 

R&O and FNPRM 06/16/00 65 FR 37703 

Second R&O and 

Second FNPRM 

02/08/01 66 FR 9528 

Third R&O and 

Second Order on 

Recon 

02/12/02 67 FR 643 

Third O on Recon and 

Third FNPRM 

04/05/02 67 FR 16347 

Fourth R&O and 

Fourth NPRM 

07/21/03 68 FR 43003 

Order and Fifth 

FNPRM 

03/15/06 71 FR 13393 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Marilyn Jones, 

Attorney, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireline Competition 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–2357 

Fax: 202 418–2345 

Email: marilyn.jones@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AH80 

594. NATIONAL EXCHANGE CARRIER 

ASSOCIATION PETITION 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 

47 USC 201 and 202; . . . 

Abstract: In a Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking (NPRM) released on July 

19, 2004, the Commission initiated a 

rulemaking proceeding to examine the 

proper number of end user common 

line charges (commonly referred to as 

subscriber line charges or SLCs) that 

carriers may assess upon customers that 

obtain derived channel T-1 service 

where the customer provides the 

terminating channelization equipment 

and upon customers that obtain 

Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Integrated 

Service Digital Network (ISDN) service. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 08/13/04 69 FR 50141 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

11/12/04 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, 

Attorney–Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireline 

Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1572 

Email: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI47 

595. IP–ENABLED SERVICES 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 and 152; 

. . . 

Abstract: The notice seeks comment on 

ways in which the Commission might 

categorize IP-enabled services for 

purposes of evaluating the need for 

applying any particular regulatory 

requirements. It poses questions 

regarding the proper allocation of 

jurisdiction over each category of IPenabled service. The notice then 

requests comment on whether the 

services comprising each category 

constitute ‘‘telecommunications 

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under the definitions set forth in the 

Act. Finally, noting the Commission’s 

statutory forbearance authority and title 

I ancillary jurisdiction, the notice 

describes a number of central 

regulatory requirements (including, for 

example, those relating to access 

charges, universal service, E911, and 

disability accessibility), and asks 

which, if any, should apply to each 

category of IP-enabled services. 

On June 16, 2005, the Commission 

published in the Federal Register notice 

that public information collections set 

forth in the First Report and Order 

were being submitted for review to the 

office of management and budget. 

On July 27, 2005, the Commission 

published in the Federal Register notice 

that the information collection 

requirements adopted in the First 

Report and Order were approved in 

OMB No. 3060-1085 and would become 

effective on July 29, 2005. 

On August 31, 2005, the Commission 

published in the Federal Register notice 

of the comment cycle for three Petitions 

for Reconsideration and/or Clarification 

of the First Report and Order.On July 

10, 2006, the Commission published in 

the Federal Register notice that it had 

adopted on June 21, 2006, rules that 

make interim modifications to the 

existing approach for assessing 

contributions to the Federal universal 

service fund (USF or Fund) in order 

to provide stability while the 

Commission continues to examine more 

fundamental reform. 

On June 8, 2007, the Commission 

published in the Federal Register notice 

that it had adopted on April 2, 2007, 

an item strengthening the Commission’s 

rules to protect the privacy of customer 

proprietary network information (CPNI) 

that is collected and held by providers 

of communications services, and a 

further notice of proposed rulemaking 

seeking comment on what steps the 

Commission should take, if any, to 

secure further the privacy of customer 

information. 

On August 6, 2007, the Commission 

published in the Federal Register notice 

that it had adopted on May 31, 2007, 

and item extending the disability access 

requirements that currently apply to 

telecommunications service providers 

and equipment manufacturers under 

section 255 of the Communications Act 

of 1934, as amended, to providers of 

‘‘interconnected voice over Internet 

Protocol (VoIP) services,’’ as defined by 

the Commission, and to manufacturers 

of specially designed equipment used 

to provide those services. In addition, 

the Commission extended the 

Telecommunications Relay Services 

(TRS) requirements contained in its 

regulations to interconnected VoIP 

providers. 

On August 7, 2007, the Commission 

published in the Federal Register a 

notice that a petition for 

reconsideration of the CPNI order 

described above had been filed. 

On August 16, 2007, the Commission 

published in the Federal Register notice 

that it had adopted on August 2, 2007, 

an item amending the Commission’s 

Schedule of Regulatory Fees by, inter 

alia, incorporating regulatory fee 

payment obligations for interconnected 

VoIP service providers, which shall 

become effective November 15, 2007, 

which is 90 days from date of 

notification to Congress. 

On November 1, 2007, the Commission 

gave notice that it granted in part, 

denied in part, and sought comment on 

petitions filed by the Voice on the Net 

Coalition, the United States Telecom 

Association, and Hamilton Telephone 

Company seeking a stay or waiver of 

certain aspects of the Commission’s 

VoIP Telecommunications Relay 

Services (TRS) Order (72 FR 61813; 72 

FR 61882). 

On December 13, 2007, the Commission 

announced the effective date of its 

revised CPNI rules (72 FR 70808). 

On December 6, 2007, OMB approved 

the public information collection 

pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction 

Act of 1995 for the Commission’s CPNI 

rules (72 FR 72358). 

On February 21, 2008, the Commission 

published in the Federal Register notice 

that the Commission adopted rules 

extending local number portability 

obligations and numbering 

administration support obligations to 

interconnected VoIP services. The 

Commission also explained it had 

responded to the District of Columbia 

Circuit Court of Appeals stay of the 

Commission’s Intermodal Number 

Portability Order by publishing a Final 

Regulatory Flexibility Act (73 FR 9463; 

R&O 02/21/2008). 

On February 21, 2008, the Commission 

published in the Federal Register notice 

that it sought comment on other 

changes to its LNP and numbering 

related rules, including whether to 

extend such rules to interconnected 

VoIP providers (73 FR 9507). 

On August 6, 2007, the Commission 

published in the Federal Register notice 

that it had extended 

Telecommunications Relay Services 

(TRS) regulations to interconnected 

VoIP providers and extended certain 

disability access requirements to 

interconnected VoIP providers and to 

manufacturers of specially designed 

equipment used to provide such service 

(72 FR 43546). 

On May 15, 2008, the Commission’s 

Consumer and Governmental Affairs 

Bureau (CGB) published in the Federal 

Register notice that it had granted 

interconnected VoIP providers an 

extension of time to route 711-dialed 

calls to an appropriate 

telecommunications relay service (TRS) 

center in certain circumstances (73 FR 

28057). On July 29, 2009, CGB 

published notice in the Federal Register 

that it was granting another extension. 

(74FR 37624) 

On August 7, 2009, the Commission 

published a notice in the Federal 

Register that it had amended its rules 

so that providers of interconnected 

VoIP service must comply with the 

same discontinuance rules as domestic 

non-dominant telecommunications 

carriers. (74 FR 39551) 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 03/29/04 69 FR 16193 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

07/14/04 

First R&O 06/03/05 70 FR 37273 

Public Notice 06/16/05 70 FR 37403 

First R&O Effective 07/29/05 70 FR 43323 

Public Notice 08/31/05 70 FR 51815 

R&O 07/10/06 71 FR 38781 

R&O and FNPRM 06/08/07 72 FR 31948 

FNPRM Comment 

Period End 

07/09/07 72 FR 31782 

R&O 08/06/07 72 FR 43546 

Public Notice 08/07/07 72 FR 44136 

R&O 08/16/07 72 FR 45908 

Public Notice 11/01/07 72 FR 61813 

Public Notice 11/01/07 72 FR 61882 

Public Notice 12/13/07 72 FR 70808 

Public Notice 12/20/07 72 FR 72358 

R&O 02/21/08 73 FR 9463 

NPRM 02/21/08 73 FR 9507 

Order 05/15/08 73 FR 28057 

Order 07/29/09 74 FR 37624 

R&O 08/07/09 74 FR 39551 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 


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Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Associate 

Chief, Competition Policy Division, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0942 

Email: tim.stelzig@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI48 

596. CONSUMER PROTECTION IN THE 

BROADBAND ERA 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 154; 

47 USC 160; 47 USC 201 to 205; 47 

USC 214; 47 USC 222; 47 USC 225; 

47 USC 251 and 252; 47 USC 254 to 

256; 47 USC 258; 47 USC 303(R) 

Abstract: The Federal Communications 

Commission initiated this rulemaking 

in order to develop a framework that 

ensures that, as the telecommunications 

industry shifts from narrowband to 

broadband services, consumer 

protection needs are met by all 

providers of broadband Internet access 

service, regardless of the underlying 

technology providers use to offer the 

service. The Commission sought 

comment on whether adopting 

regulations, pursuant to its ancillary 

authority under Title I of the 

Communications Act, to address 

consumer privacy, unauthorized 

changes to service, truth-in-billing, 

network outage reporting, 

discontinuance of service, rate 

averaging, and enforcement concerns, 

would be desirable and necessary as a 

matter of public policy. The 

Commission also sought comment on 

whether it should instead rely on 

market forces to address some or all 

of these areas of potential concern. The 

rulemaking also explores whether there 

are other areas of consumer protection 

related to wireline broadband Internet 

access service for which the 

Commission should adopt regulations 

pursuant to its ancillary authority. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 10/17/05 70 FR 60259 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

03/01/06 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: William Kehoe, 

Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1580 

Fax: 202 418–1413 

Email: william.kehoe@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AI73 

597. ESTABLISHING JUST AND 

REASONABLE RATES FOR LOCAL 

EXCHANGE CARRIERS (WC DOCKET 

NO. 07–135) 

Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined 

Abstract: The Federal Communications 

Commission (Commission) is 

examining whether its existing rules 

governing the setting of tariffed rates 

by local exchange carriers (LECs) 

provide incentives and opportunities 

for carriers to increase access demand 

endogenously with the result that the 

tariff rates are no longer just and 

reasonable. The Commission tentatively 

concluded that it must revise its tariff 

rules so that it can be confident that 

tariffed rates remain just and reasonable 

even if a carrier experiences or induces 

significant increases in access demand. 

The Commission seeks comment on the 

types of activities that are causing the 

increases in interstate access demand 

and the effects of such demand 

increases on the cost structures of 

LECs. The Commission also seeks 

comment on several means of ensuring 

just and reasonable rates going forward. 

The NPRM invites comment on 

potential traffic stimulation by rate-ofreturn LECs, price cap LECs, and 

competitive LECs, as well as other 

forms of intercarrier traffic stimulation. 

Comments were received on December 

17, 2007, and reply comments were 

received on January 16, 2008. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 11/15/07 72 FR 64179 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

12/17/07 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, 

Attorney–Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireline 

Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1572 

Email: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ02 

598. JURISDICTIONAL SEPARATIONS 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i) and 154(j); 47 USC 205; 47 USC 

221(c); 47 USC 254; 47 USC 403; 47 

USC 410 

Abstract: Jurisdictional separations is 

the process, pursuant to part 36 of the 

Commission’s rules, by which 

incumbent local exchange carriers 

apportion regulated costs between the 

intrastate and interstate jurisdictions. In 

1997, the Commission initiated a 

proceeding seeking comment on the 

extent to which legislative changes, 

technological changes, and market 

changes warrant comprehensive reform 

of the separations process. In 2001, the 

Commission adopted the Federal-State 

Joint Board on Jurisdictional 

Separations’ recommendation to impose 

an interim freeze of the part 36 category 

relationships and jurisdictional cost 

allocation factors for a period of five 

years, pending comprehensive reform 

of the part 36 separations rules. In 

2006, the Commission adopted an 

Order and Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking, which extended the 

separations freeze for a period of three 

years and sought comment on 

comprehensive reform. In 2009, the 

Commission adopted a Report and 

Order extending the separations process 

an additional year to June 2010. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 11/05/97 62 FR 59842 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

12/10/97 

Order 06/21/01 66 FR 33202 

Order and FNPRM 05/26/06 71 FR 29882 

Order and FNPRM 

Comment Period 

End 

08/22/06 

Report and Order 05/15/09 74 FR 23955 

R&O 05/25/10 75 FR 30301 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Ted Burmeister, 

Federal Communications Commission, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554 

Phone: 202 418–7389 

Email: theodore.burmeister@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ06 

599. IMPLEMENTATION OF NET 911 

IMPROVEMENT ACT 

Legal Authority: PL 110–283 

Abstract: On July 23, 2008, the New 

and Emerging Technologies Act was 

enacted. 


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On August 25, 2008, the Commission 

released an NPRM seeking comment on 

implementing the NET 911 

Improvement Act. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 08/28/08 73 FR 50741 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

09/09/08 

Order 07/06/09 74 FR 31860 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: R. Matthew Warner, 

Attorney Advisor, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–1413 

Email: matthew.warner@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ09 

600. ∑ SERVICE QUALITY, CUSTOMER 

SATISFACTION, INFRASTRUCTURE 

AND OPERATING DATA GATHERING 

(WC DOCKET NOS. 08–190, 07–139, 

07–204, 07–273, 07–21) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151 to 155; 

47 USC 160 and 161; 47 USC 20 to 

205; 47 USC 215; 47 USC 218 to 220; 

47 USC 251 to 271; 47 USC 303(r) and 

332; 47 USC 403; 47 USC 502 and 503 

Abstract: This NPRM tentatively 

proposes to collect infrastructure and 

operating data that is tailored in scope 

to be consistent with Commission 

objectives from all facilities-based 

providers of broadband and 

telecommunications. Similarly, the 

NPRM also tentatively proposes to 

collect data concerning service quality 

and customer satisfaction from all 

facilities-based providers of broadband 

and telecommunications. The NPRM 

seeks comment on the proposals, on the 

specific information to be collected, 

and on the mechanisms for collecting 

information. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 10/15/08 73 FR 60997 

NPRM Comment 

Period End 

11/14/08 

Reply Comment 

Period End 

12/15/08 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Acting 

Deputy Division Chief, Federal 

Communications Commission, Wireline 

Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 

SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7380 

Fax: 202 418–6768 

Email: cathy.zima@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ14 

601. ∑ PETITION TO ESTABLISH 

PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS TO 

GOVERN PROCEEDINGS FOR 

FORBEARANCE UNDER SECTION 10 

OF THE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 

1934, AS AMENDED. (WC DOCKET 

NO.07–267) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154 (i); 47 USC 154 (j); 47 USC 155(c); 

47 USC 160; 47 USC 201; 47 USC 

303(r) 

Abstract: This Report and Order 

implements procedural rules governing 

petitions for forbearance filed pursuant 

to section 10 of the Communications 

Act of 1934, as amended. Pursuant to 

section 10, the Commission shall 

forbear from applying any statutory 

provision or regulation if it determines 

that: (1) Enforcement of the regulation 

is not necessary to ensure that the 

telecommunications carrier’s charges, 

practices, classifications, or regulations 

are just, reasonable, and not unjustly 

or unreasonably discriminatory; (2) 

enforcement of the regulation is not 

necessary to protect consumers; and (3) 

forbearance from applying such 

provision or regulation is consistent 

with the public interest. In determining 

whether forbearance is consistent with 

the public interest, the Commission 

also must consider whether forbearance 

from enforcing the provision or 

regulation will promote competitive 

market conditions. The Commission 

must act on forbearance petitions 

within one year; if the Commission 

fails to act the petition is deemed 

granted. In order to act within 1 year, 

and to present a stable petition for 

comment, this Order requires that 

forbearance petitions must be complete 

as filed. This rule requires forbearance 

petitioners to state with specificity all 

relevant provisions, rules, carriers, 

services, geographic areas, and other 

factors; to apply each statutory criterion 

to each rule; to identify needed data 

that the petitioner lacks; to meet 

routine filing requirements at 47 C.F.R 

§1.49; and to send the petition to 

forbearance@fcc.gov, together with 

supporting data (including market data) 

and any supporting statements. The 

Order further clarifies that whenever a 

petitioner files a petition for 

forbearance, the petitioner bears the 

burden of proof with respect to 

establishing that the statutory criteria 

for granting forbearance are met. The 

Order adopts procedures to ensure that 

forbearance petitions are addressed in 

a manner that is actively managed, 

transparent, and fair. Notable among 

these are rules restricting ex parte 

communications 14 days before the 

deadline for Commission action, and 

limiting unauthorized withdrawals of 

forbearance petitions after the reply 

comment date plus 10 business days. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 02/06/08 73 FR 6888 

Final Action 08/06/09 74 FR 39219 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Jon Reel, Attorney 

Advisor, Federal Communications 

Commission, Wireline Competition 

Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–0637 

Email: jonathan.reel@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ31 

602. LOCAL NUMBER PORTABILITY 

PORTING INTERVAL AND 

VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS (WC 

DOCKET NO 07–244) 

Legal Authority: 47 USC 151; 47 USC 

154(i); 47 USC 154(j); 47 USC 251; 47 

USC 303(r) 

Abstract: In 2007, the Commission 

released a Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking in WC Docket No. 07-244. 

The Notice sought comment on 

whether the Commission should adopt 

rules specifying the length of the 

porting intervals or other details of the 

porting process. It also tentatively 

concluded that the Commission should 

adopt rules reducing the porting 

interval for wireline-to-wireline and 

intermodal simple port requests, 

specifically, to a 48-hour porting 

interval. 

In the Local Number Portability Porting 

Interval and Validation Requirements 

First Report and Order and Further 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 

released on May 13, 2009, the 

Commission reduced the porting 

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intermodal port requests, requiring all 

entities subject to its local number 

portability (LNP) rules to complete 

simple wireline-to-wireline and simple 

intermodal port requests within one 

business day. In a related Further 

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(FNPRM), the Commission sought 

comment on what further steps, if any, 

the Commission should take to improve 

the process of changing providers. 

Timetable: 

Action Date FR Cite 

NPRM 02/21/08 73 FR 9507 

R&O and FNPRM 07/02/09 74 FR 31630 

R&O 06/22/10 75 FR 35305 

Next Action Undetermined 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 

Required: Yes 

Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, 

Attorney–Advisor, WCB, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street SW., Washington, DC 20554 

Phone: 202 418–7958 

Fax: 202 418–1413 

Email: melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov 

RIN: 3060–AJ32 

[FR Doc. 2010–30463 Filed 12–17–10; 8:45 

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