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auction winning bidder to demonstrate 

during the long-form application 

process that it has obtained the relevant 

Tribal government’s consent and, for 

example, whether we should include 

parameters similar to the those that the 

Commission includes for a spectrum 

auction winning bidder that is applying 

for a Tribal land bidding credit (TLBC) 

for a 5G Fund winning bidder to 

demonstrate its compliance with any 

Tribal consent demonstration 

requirement the Commission may 

adopt. The Commission also seeks 

comment on whether, if it were to 

include parameters similar to the those 

that the Commission includes for a 

spectrum auction winning bidder that is 

applying for a Tribal land bidding credit 

in any such 5G Fund Tribal consent 

requirement it may adopt, whether it 

should include all of the TLBC 

certification parameters for the purposes 

of the 5G Fund or, alternatively, 

whether it should adopt additional or 

fewer provisions than required for 

spectrum auction winning bidders 

seeking a TLBC. Further, the 

Commission seeks comment on how it 

might be able to incorporate flexibility 

if we were to adopt a process such as 

the TLBC certification process in 

connection with any Tribal consent 

demonstration requirement it may 

adopt. Finally, the Commission seeks 

comment on whether it should consider 

requiring something less than Tribal 

consent of winning bidders (e.g., a 

different type of engagement than the 

current requirement in § 54.313(a)(5)). 

23. The Commission expects to more 

fully consider the economic impact and 

alternatives for small entities following 

the review of comments and costs and 

benefits analyses filed in response to the 

Second FNPRM. The Commission’s 

evaluation of this information will 

shape the final alternatives it considers, 

the final conclusions it reaches, and any 

final actions it ultimately takes in this 

proceeding to minimize any significant 

economic impact that may occur on 

small entities. 

24. There are no federal rules that 

duplicate, overlap, or conflict with the 

rules proposed herein. 

25. Ex Parte Presentations—PermitBut-Disclose. The proceeding this 

document initiates shall be treated as a 

‘‘permit-but-disclose’’ proceeding in 

accordance with the Commission’s ex 

parte rules. Persons making ex parte 

presentations must file a copy of any 

written presentation or a memorandum 

summarizing any oral presentation 

within two business days after the 

presentation (unless a different deadline 

applicable to the Sunshine period 

applies). Persons making oral ex parte 

presentations are reminded that 

memoranda summarizing the 

presentation must: (1) list all persons 

attending or otherwise participating in 

the meeting at which the ex parte 

presentation was made; and (2) 

summarize all data presented and 

arguments made during the 

presentation. If the presentation 

consisted in whole or in part of the 

presentation of data or arguments 

already reflected in the presenter’s 

written comments, memoranda or other 

filings in the proceeding, the presenter 

may provide citations to such data or 

arguments in his or her prior comments, 

memoranda, or other filings (specifying 

the relevant page and/or paragraph 

numbers where such data or arguments 

can be found) in lieu of summarizing 

them in the memorandum. Documents 

shown or given to Commission staff 

during ex parte meetings are deemed to 

be written ex parte presentations and 

must be filed consistent with § 1.1206(b) 

of the Commission’s rules. In 

proceedings governed by § 1.49(f) of the 

Commission’s rules or for which the 

Commission has made available a 

method of electronic filing, written ex 

parte presentations and memoranda 

summarizing oral ex parte 

presentations, and all attachments 

thereto, must be filed through the 

electronic comment filing system 

available for that proceeding, and must 

be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, 

.xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants 

in this proceeding should familiarize 

themselves with the Commission’s ex 

parte rules. 

Ordering Clauses 

26. It is ordered that, pursuant to the 

authority contained in sections 4(i), 214, 

254, 303(r), and 403 of the 

Communications Act of 1934, as 

amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 214, 254, 

303(r), 403, and §§ 1.1 and 1.421 of the 

Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.1, 1.421, 

this Second FNPRM is adopted. 

27. It is further ordered that the 

Commission’s Office of the Secretary, 

shall send a copy of this Second 

FNPRM, including the Supplemental 

Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, 

to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the 

Small Business Administration. 

Federal Communications Commission. 

Marlene Dortch, 

Secretary. 

[FR Doc. 2024–20979 Filed 9–16–24; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6712–01–P 

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS 

COMMISSION 

47 CFR Chapter I 

[CB Docket No. 24–245; DA 24–782; FR ID 

241932] 

Possible Revision or Elimination of 

Rules 

AGENCY: Federal Communications 

Commission. 

ACTION: Regulatory review; comments 

requested. 

SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal 

Communication Commission (FCC or 

Commission) invites the general public 

to comment on the Commission’s rules 

to be reviewed pursuant to the 

Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980. The 

purpose of the review is to determine 

whether Commission rules that the FCC 

adopted in calendar year 2013 should be 

continued without change, amended, or 

rescinded in order to minimize any 

significant impact the rule(s) may have 

on a substantial number of small 

entities. Upon receiving comments from 

the public, the Commission will 

evaluate those comments and consider 

whether action should be taken to 

rescind or amend the relevant rule(s), or 

retain the rule(s) without modification. 

DATES: Comments may be filed on or 

before November 18, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, 

identified by CB Docket No. 24–245 by 

any of the following methods: 

• Electronic Filers: Comments may be 

filed electronically using the internet by 

accessing the ECFS: https://

www.fcc.gov/ecfs. 

• Paper Filers: Parties who choose to 

file by paper must file an original and 

one copy of each filing. 

• Filings can be sent by hand or 

messenger delivery, by commercial 

courier, or by the U.S. Postal Service. 

All filings must be addressed to the 

Secretary, Federal Communications 

Commission. 

• Hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the 

Commission’s Secretary are accepted 

between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by the 

FCC’s mailing contractor at 9050 

Junction Drive, Annapolis Junction, MD 

20701. All hand deliveries must be held 

together with rubber bands or fasteners. 

Any envelopes and boxes must be 

disposed of before entering the building. 

• Commercial courier deliveries (any 

deliveries not by the U.S. Postal Service) 

must be sent to 9050 Junction Drive, 

Annapolis Junction, MD 20701. Filings 

sent by U.S. Postal Service First-Class 

Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail 


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1 47 CFR 1.1200 et seq. 

Express must be sent to 45 L Street NE, 

Washington, DC 20554. 

• People with Disabilities. To request 

materials in accessible formats for 

people with disabilities (Braille, large 

print, electronic files, audio format), 

send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call 

the Consumer & Governmental Affairs 

Bureau at 202–418–0530. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Sharon Stewart, Women’s Outreach 

Specialist, Office of Communications 

Business Opportunities, (202) 418–0994, 

Sharon.Stewart@fcc.gov or OCBOInfo@

fcc.gov or visit www.fcc.gov/ocbo. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a 

synopsis of the Commission’s Public 

Notice document in CB Docket No. 24– 

245, DA 24–782, released on August 9, 

2024. The full version of this document 

can be located at https://docs.fcc.gov/ 

public/attachments/DA-24-782A1.pdf. 

Annually, the Commission will 

publish a list of 10-year old rules for 

review and comment by interested 

parties pursuant to section 610 of the 

RFA. 

Synopsis 

By the Public Notice document, the 

Office of Communications Business 

Opportunities announces the Federal 

Communications Commission’s 

(Commission) plan to review rules the 

agency adopted in calendar year 2013 

that have or will have a significant 

economic impact on a substantial 

number of small entities. Section 610 of 

the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), 5 

U.S.C. 610, requires the Commission to 

determine whether such rules should be 

continued without change, amended, or 

rescinded, consistent with the stated 

objectives of applicable statutes, to 

minimize any significant economic 

impact of the rules upon a substantial 

number of small entities. The Appendix 

of the Public Notice document lists the 

rules the Commission will review 

during the next 12 months. Annually, 

the Commission will publish a list for 

the review of rules promulgated 10 

years preceding the year of review. 

The Commission will consider the 

following factors in reviewing each rule 

in a manner consistent with section 

610(b) of the RFA: 

(a) The continued need for the rule; 

(b) The nature of complaints or 

comments from the public concerning 

the rule; 

(c) The complexity of the rule; 

(d) The extent to which the rule 

overlaps, duplicates, or conflicts with 

other federal rules, and, to the extent 

feasible, with state and local 

governmental rules; and 

(e) The length of time since the rule 

has been evaluated or the degree to 

which technology, economic conditions, 

or other factors have changed in the area 

affected by the rule. 

The Appendix of the Public Notice 

document includes a brief description, 

the need for and legal basis of each rule. 

The Commission invites the general 

public to comment on these rules in 

accordance with the instructions below. 

The Commission will consider all 

relevant and timely filed comments 

before it takes final action in this 

proceeding. 

Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the 

Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 

1.419, interested parties may file 

comments and reply comments on or 

before the dates indicated on the first 

page of this document. Comments may 

be filed using the Commission’s 

Electronic Comment Filing System 

(ECFS). See Electronic Filing of 

Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 

63 FR 24121 (1998). 

The proceeding this document 

initiates shall be treated as a ‘‘permitbut-disclose’’ proceeding in accordance 

with the Commission’s ex parte rules.1

Persons making ex parte presentations 

must file a copy of any written 

presentation or a memorandum 

summarizing any oral presentation 

within two business days after the 

presentation (unless a different deadline 

applicable to the Sunshine period 

applies). Persons making oral ex parte 

presentations are reminded that 

memoranda summarizing the 

presentation must (1) list all persons 

attending or otherwise participating in 

the meeting at which the ex parte 

presentation was made, and (2) 

summarize all data presented and 

arguments made during the 

presentation. If the presentation 

consisted in whole or in part of the 

presentation of data or arguments 

already reflected in the presenter’s 

written comments, memoranda or other 

filings in the proceeding, the presenter 

may provide citations to such data or 

arguments in his or her prior comments, 

memoranda, or other filings (specifying 

the relevant page and/or paragraph 

numbers where such data or arguments 

can be found) in lieu of summarizing 

them in the memorandum. Documents 

shown or given to Commission staff 

during ex parte meetings are deemed to 

be written ex parte presentations and 

must be filed consistent with rule 

1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by 

rule 1.49(f) or for which the 

Commission has made available a 

method of electronic filing, written ex 

parte presentations and memoranda 

summarizing oral ex parte 

presentations, and all attachments 

thereto, must be filed through the 

electronic comment filing system 

available for that proceeding, and must 

be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, 

.xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants 

in this proceeding should familiarize 

themselves with the Commission’s ex 

parte rules. 

Federal Communications Commission. 

Sanford Williams, 

Deputy Managing Director, Office of 

Managing Director. 

The Federal Communications 

Commission (Commission) will review 

the rules below pursuant to the 

Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, as 

amended, 5 U.S.C. 610, for the period 

beginning January 2013 and ending 

December 2013. All of the rules listed 

below are in Title 47 of the Code of 

Federal Regulations. 

PART 1—PRACTICE AND 

PROCEDURE 

Subpart A—General Rules of Practice 

and Procedure 

Brief Description: Section 1.77 

explains that the application procedures 

set forth in part 1 are general in nature 

and provides cross-references to 

detailed application procedures that are 

applicable to specific services and 

authorization processes. 

Need: This rule is informational and 

is needed to help the public understand 

where to find the Commission’s detailed 

application procedures under its various 

rule parts. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. chs. 2, 5, 9, 13; 

28 U.S.C. 2461. 

Section Number and Title: 

1.77 Detailed application 

procedures; cross references. 

Subpart E—Complaints, Applications, 

Tariffs, and Reports Involving 

Common Carriers 

Brief Description: Section 1.767 of the 

Commission’s rules sets forth the 

application filing requirements for 

submarine cable landing licenses. 

During the relevant reporting period, the 

Commission modified certain reporting 

requirements applicable to licensees 

affiliated with a carrier with market 

power in a cable’s World Trade 

Organization (WTO) Member 

destination market. In particular, the 

Commission amended section 

1.767(l)(2) to retain the requirement that 

cable landing licensees that are 

affiliated with a carrier with market 

power in a WTO Member destination 

country report their circuits on those 

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Need: This change is part of the 

Commission’s efforts to ensure that the 

Commission’s data collections match its 

data needs, but avoid unnecessary or 

excessive burdens on 

telecommunications providers. 

Legal Basis: 15 U.S.C. 79 et seq.; 47 

U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 155, 157, 225, 

227, 303(r), and 309, Cable Landing 

License Act of 1921, 47 U.S.C. 35–39, 

and the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job 

Creation Act of 2012, Pub. L. 112–96. 

Section Number and Title: 

1.767 (1)(2) Cable landing licenses. 

Subpart F—Wireless Radio Services 

Applications and Proceedngs 

Brief Description: Recognizing the 

need to review its foreign ownership 

policies and procedures and reduce 

delay, uncertainty, and expense to 

facilitate further investment in wireless 

networks, the Commission adopted 

rules that modified the policies and 

procedures that apply to foreign 

ownership of common carrier radio 

station licensees—i.e., companies that 

provide fixed or mobile 

telecommunications service over 

networks that employ spectrum-based 

technologies, either in whole or in 

part—pursuant to sections 310(b)(3) and 

310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 

1934, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’). These 

new measures also apply to foreign 

ownership of aeronautical en route and 

aeronautical fixed radio station 

licensees pursuant to section 310(b)(4) 

of the Act. 

Need: The Commission adopted these 

rules to reduce the regulatory costs and 

burdens imposed on common carrier 

and aeronautical radio station 

applicants, licensees, and spectrum 

lessees; provide greater transparency 

and more predictability with respect to 

the Commission’s foreign ownership 

filing requirements and review process; 

and facilitate investment from new 

sources of capital at a time of growing 

need for capital investment in this 

sector of the Nation’s economy, while 

continuing to protect important interests 

related to national security, law 

enforcement, foreign policy, and trade 

policy. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 

154(j), 155, 157, 225, 227, 303(r), 309, 

and 310. 

Section Number and Title: 

1.907 Definitions. 

Brief Description: Section 1.1913 

describes the application procedures 

that apply to applicants, licenses, and 

lessees in the wireless radio services. 

Need: This rules furthers the 

Commission’s fundamental statutory 

responsibility to assign licenses for use 

of the radio spectrum by describing 

application requirements and 

procedures in the wireless radio 

services. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. chs. 2, 5, 9, 13; 

28 U.S.C. 2461. 

Section Number and Title: 

1.913 Application and notification 

forms; electronic filing. 

Brief Description: Recognizing the 

need to review its foreign ownership 

policies and procedures and reduce 

delay, uncertainty, and expense to 

facilitate further investment in wireless 

networks, the Commission adopted 

rules that modified the policies and 

procedures that apply to foreign 

ownership of common carrier radio 

station licensees—i.e., companies that 

provide fixed or mobile 

telecommunications service over 

networks that employ spectrum-based 

technologies, either in whole or in 

part—pursuant to sections 310(b)(3) and 

310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 

1934, as amended (the ‘‘Act’’). These 

new measures also apply to foreign 

ownership of aeronautical en route and 

aeronautical fixed radio station 

licensees pursuant to section 310(b)(4) 

of the Act. 

Need: The Commission adopted these 

rules to reduce the regulatory costs and 

burdens imposed on common carrier 

and aeronautical radio station 

applicants, licensees, and spectrum 

lessees; provide greater transparency 

and more predictability with respect to 

the Commission’s foreign ownership 

filing requirements and review process; 

and facilitate investment from new 

sources of capital at a time of growing 

need for capital investment in this 

sector of the Nation’s economy, while 

continuing to protect important interests 

related to national security, law 

enforcement, foreign policy, and trade 

policy. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 

154(j), 155, 157, 225, 227, 303(r), 309, 

and 310. 

Section Number and Title: 

1.990 [added] Citizenship and filing 

requirements under section 310(b) of the 

Communications Act of 1934, as 

amended. 

1.991 [added] Contents of petitions 

for declaratory ruling under section 

310(b) of the Communications Act of 

1934, as amended. 

1.992 [added] How to calculate 

indirect equity and voting interests 

under section 1.991. 

1.993 [added] Insulation criteria for 

interests in limited partnerships, limited 

liability partnerships, and limited 

liability companies. 

1.994 [added] Routine terms and 

conditions. 

Subpart I—Procedures Implementing 

the National Environmental Policy Act 

of 1969 

Brief Description: Section 1.1307 

describe the actions that may have a 

significant impact on the environment 

and for which environmental 

assessments must be prepared. Section 

1.1310 set for the FCC’s radiofrequency 

radiation exposure limits. 

Need: These rules allow the 

Commission to meet its requirements 

under the National Environmental 

Policy Act of 1969. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. chs. 2, 5, 9, 13; 

28 U.S.C. 2461. 

Section Number and Title: 

1.1307 Actions that may have a 

significant environmental effect, for 

which Environmental Assessments 

(EAs) must be prepared. 

1.1310 Radiofrequency radiation 

exposure limits. 

Subpart V—Commission Collection of 

Advanced Telecommunications 

Capability Data and Local Exchange 

Competition Data 

Brief Description: These rules modify 

the entities required to submit Form 477 

and the submission frequency and 

stipulate how disclosure of data in Form 

477 will be treated. 

Need: These rules are needed to 

reduce reporting burdens and increase 

the usefulness of data collected through 

Form 477, which informs the 

Commission’s efforts to encourage 

broadband deployment on a reasonable 

and timely basis to all Americans. 

Legal Basis: 15 U.S.C. 79 et seq.; 47 

U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 155, 157, 225, 

227, 303(r), and 309, Cable Landing 

License Act of 1921, 47 U.S.C. 35–39, 

and the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job 

Creation Act of 2012, Pub. L. 112–96. 

Section Number and Title: 

1.7001(a)(2) Facilities-based 

providers. 

1.7001(b), (c), and (d) Scope and 

content of filed reports. 

Brief Description: The rule 

modifications add the collection of 

broadband deployment data to the 

Commission’s Form 477 collection. 

Other modifications streamline and 

reduce the burdens on providers while 

making other modest improvements. 

Need: Data about broadband and 

voice deployment and subscription are 

essential to the Commission’s ability to 

fulfill its statutory obligations and play 

a vital public interest role for other 

state, local, and federal agencies, 

researchers, and consumers. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 

154(j), 155, 157, 225, 227, 303(r), and 

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Section Number and Title: 

1.7002 Frequency of reports. 

Subpart X—Spectrum Leasing 

Brief Description: The purpose of this 

subpart is to implement policies and 

rules pertaining to spectrum leasing 

arrangements between licensees in the 

services identified in this subpart and 

spectrum lessees. This subpart also 

implements policies for private 

commons arrangements. 

Need: These rules serve an ongoing 

need with respect to defining which 

services are included in the 

Commission’s spectrum leasing policies, 

outlined in this section. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 2, 5, 9, 13; 28 

U.S.C. 2461 note; 47 U.S.C. 1754, unless 

otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

1.9005 Included services. 

Subpart BB—Disturbance of AM 

Broadcast Station Antenna Patterns 

Brief Description: This rule part 

protects the operations of AM broadcast 

stations from nearby tower construction 

that may distort the AM antenna 

patterns. All parties holding or applying 

for Commission authorizations that 

propose to construct or make a 

significant modification to an antenna 

tower or support structure in the 

immediate vicinity of an AM antenna, 

or propose to install an antenna on an 

AM tower, are responsible for 

completing the analysis and notice 

process described in this subpart, and 

for taking any measures necessary to 

correct disturbances of the AM radiation 

pattern, if such disturbances occur as a 

result of the tower construction or 

modification or as a result of the 

installation of an antenna on an AM 

tower. (An Inquiry Into the 

Commission’s Policies and Rules 

Regarding AM Radio Service Directional 

Antenna Performance Verification, 

Third Report and Order and Second 

Order on Reconsideration, FCC 13–115). 

Need: These rules establish a single 

protection scheme for tower 

construction and modification near AM 

tower arrays, and provide the option to 

use a computer modeling methodology 

that is reflective of current industry 

practice in lieu of time-consuming 

direct measurement procedures. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 

154(j), 155, 157, 225, 227, 303(r), and 

309. 

Section Number and Title: 

1.30000 Purpose. 

1.30001 Definitions. 

1.30002 Tower construction or 

modification near AM stations. 

1.30003 Installations on an AM 

antenna. 

1.30004 Notice of tower 

construction or modification near AM 

stations. 

PART 2—FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS 

AND RADIO TREATY MATTERS; 

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 

Subpart B—Allocation, Assignment, 

and Use of Radio Frequencies 

Brief Description: These rules 

determine when federal stations may be 

authorized to use frequencies in certain 

bands. 

Need: The rules ensure efficient and 

effective use of spectrum. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

and 336, unless otherwise noted; Secs. 

4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, as amended; 

47 U.S.C. 154, 303. 

Section Number and Title: 

2.103 Federal use of non-Federal 

frequencies. 

Brief Description: Section 2.106 

contains the Table of Frequency 

Allocations, which specifies the Federal 

and non-Federal radio services that may 

operate in certain frequency bands, as 

well as the operating conditions for each 

service, including power limits and 

coordination procedures. 

Need: The Table of Frequency 

Allocations is needed to allow Federal 

and non-Federal services to operate 

safely and without causing harmful 

interference. The Table is amended 

frequently to revise existing allocations 

and add new allocations, generally 

promoting more efficient and 

productive use of radio spectrum. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

and 336. 

Section Number and Title: 

2.106 Table of Frequency 

Allocations. 

Subpart I—Marketing of RadioFrequency Devices 

Brief Description: Sections 2.803 and 

2.805 specify the how radio frequency 

devices may be marketed and operated 

prior to equipment authorization, 

respectively. 

Need: These rules ensure that only 

radiofrequency devices that have been 

authorized through the Commission’s 

equipment authorization program are 

marketed and operated, unless specified 

exceptions apply. The rules are critical 

to the effective management of the 

radiofrequency spectrum and help 

ensure that devices that could cause 

harmful interference to authorized users 

are not marketed or operated. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

and 336. 

Section Number and Title: 

2.803 Marketing of radio frequency 

devices prior to equipment 

authorization. 

2.805 Operation of radio frequency 

devices prior to equipment 

authorization. 

Subpart J—Equipment Authorization 

Procedures 

Brief Description: Section 2.1033 

specifies what information must be 

included on an application when 

seeking certification of radiofrequency 

devices. 

Need: These rules ensure that only 

radiofrequency devices that have been 

authorized through the Commission’s 

equipment authorization program are 

marketed and operated, unless specified 

exceptions apply. The rules are critical 

to the effective management of the 

radiofrequency spectrum and help 

ensure that devices have proper 

technical documentation to support 

authorization of the equipment. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

and 336. 

Section Number and Title: 

2.1033(b)(11) Application for 

certification. 

Brief Description: Section 2.1091 

specifies which mobile devices must 

undergo radiofrequency (RF) radiation 

exposure evaluation. 

Need: These rules are needed to 

satisfy the Commission’s 

responsibilities under the National 

Environmental Policy Act to evaluate 

the environmental significance of its 

actions and to minimize the chance of 

harmful interference. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

and 336. 

Section Number and Title: 

2.1091 Radiofrequency radiation 

exposure evaluation: mobile devices. 

Subpart K—Importation of Devices 

Capable of Causing Harmful 

Interference 

Brief Description: Section 2.1204 

specifies the conditions under which RF 

devices may be imported into the 

United States. 

Need: This rule are needed to prevent 

unauthorized and non-complaint RF 

devices from being imported into the 

United States and causing harmful 

interference. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

and 336. 

Section Number and Title: 

2.1204 Import conditions. 

PART 4—DISRUPTIONS TO 

COMMUNICATIONS 

Brief Description: These rules require 

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reasonable measures to provide reliable 

911 service, as evidenced by an annual 

certification. Providers can comply with 

this requirement by either implementing 

certain industry-backed ‘‘best 

practices’’, or by implementing 

alternative measures that are reasonably 

sufficient to ensure reliable 911 service. 

911 service providers certify to 911 

circuit auditing, backup power, and 

network monitoring. 

Need: These rules require 911 service 

providers to certify to best practices 

related to 911 circuit auditing, backup 

power, and network monitoring to 

reduce vulnerabilities in 911 network 

architecture, maintenance, and 

operation. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 1, 4(i), 4(j), 4(o), 

201(b), 214(d), 218, 251(e)(3), 301, 

303(b), 303(g), 303(r), 307, 309(a), 316, 

332, 403, 615a-1, and 615c. 

Section Number and Title: 

4.9 Outage reporting requirements— 

threshold criteria. 

PART 5—EXPERIMENTAL RADIO 

SERVICE 

Subpart A—General 

Brief Description: The rules in this 

part provide the conditions by which 

portions of the radio frequency 

spectrum may be used for the purposes 

of experimentation, product 

development, and market trials. 

Need: These rules implement the 

Commission’s statutory requirement to 

provide for experimental use of radio 

frequencies. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 

303, 307, 336. 

Section Number and Title: 

5.1 Basis and purpose. 

5.3 Scope of service. 

5.5 Definition of terms. 

Subpart B—Applications and Licenses 

5.51 Eligibility. 

5.53 Station authorization required. 

5.54 Types of authorizations 

available. 

5.55 Filing of applications. 

5.57 Who may sign applications 

5.59 Forms to be used. 

5.61 Procedure for obtaining a 

special temporary authorization. 

5.63 Supplemental statements 

required. 

5.64 Special provisions for satellite 

systems. 

5.65 Defective applications. 

5.67 Amendment or dismissal of 

applications. 

5.69 License grants that differ from 

applications. 

5.71 License period. 

5.73 Experimental report. 

5.77 Change in equipment and 

emission characteristics. 

5.79 Transfer and assignment of 

station authorization for conventional, 

program, medical testing, Spectrum 

Horizons, and compliance testing 

experimental radio licenses. 

5.81 Discontinuance of station 

operation. 

5.83 Cancellation provisions. 

5.84 Non-interference criterion. 

5.85 Frequencies and policy 

governing frequency assignment. 

5.91 Notification to the National 

Radio Astronomy Observatory. 

5.95 Informal objections. 

Subpart C—Technical Standards and 

Operating Requirements 

5.101 Frequency stability. 

5.103 Types of emission. 

5.105 Authorized bandwidth. 

5.107 Transmitter control 

requirements. 

5.109 Responsibility for antenna 

structure painting and lighting. 

5.110 Power limitations. 

5.111 Limitations on use. 

5.115 Station identification. 

5.121 Station record requirements. 

5.123 Inspection of stations. 

5.125 Authorized points of 

communication. 

Subpart D—Broadcast Experimental 

Licenses 

5.201 Applicable rules. 

5.203 Experimental authorizations 

for licensed broadcast stations. 

5.205 Licensing requirements, 

necessary showing. 

5.207 Supplemental reports with 

application for renewal of license. 

5.211 Frequency monitors and 

measurements. 

5.213 Time of operation. 

5.215 Program service and charges. 

5.217 Rebroadcasts. 

5.219 Broadcasting emergency 

information. 

Subpart E—Program Experimental 

Radio Licenses 

5.301 Applicable rules. 

5.302 Eligibility. 

5.303 Frequencies. 

5.304 Area of operations. 

5.305 Program license not permitted. 

5.307 Responsible party. 

5.308 Stop buzzer. 

5.309 Notification requirements. 

5.311 Additional requirements 

related to safety of the public. 

5.313 Innovation zones. 

Subpart F—Medical Testing 

Experimental Radio Licenses 

5.401 Applicable rules. 

5.402 Eligibility and usage. 

5.403 Frequencies. 

5.404 Area of operation. 

5.405 Yearly report. 

5.406 Responsible party, ‘‘stopbuzzer,’’ and notification requirements, 

and additional requirements related to 

safety of the public. 

5.407 Exemption from station 

identification requirement. 

Subpart G—Compliance Testing 

Experimental Radio Licenses 

5.501 Applicable rules. 

5.502 Eligibility. 

5.503 Scope of testing activities. 

5.504 Responsible party. 

5.505 Exemption from station 

identification requirement. 

Subpart H—Product Development and 

Market Trials 

5.601 Product development trials. 

5.602 Market trials. 

PART 13—COMMERCIAL RADIO 

OPERATORS 

Brief Description: The part 13 rules 

prescribe the manner and conditions 

under which commercial radio 

operators are licensed by the 

Commission. Section 13.7 sets forth the 

classifications of operator licenses and 

endorsements. Section 13.8 describes 

the authority conveyed by the licenses, 

certificates, and permits issued under 

this part. Finally, section 13.9 provides 

the eligibility requirements and 

applications for a license or 

endorsement. 

Need: The revised rules provide 

classification of operator licenses and 

endorsements (§ 13.7(b)(4)); authority 

conveyed by licenses, certificates, and 

permits issued under part 13 (§ 13.8(g)); 

and eligibility and application for new 

license or endorsement (§ 13.9(d)(3)). 

The need for these rules is ongoing. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154 and 303. 

Section Number and Title: 

13.7(b)(4) Classification of operator 

licenses and endorsements. 

13.8(g) Authority conveyed. 

13.9(d)(3) Eligibility and application 

for new license or endorsement. 

PART 14—ACCESS TO ADVANCED 

COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND 

EQUIPMENT BY PEOPLE WITH 

DISABILITIES 

Subpart E—Internet Browsers Built 

Into Telephones Used With Public 

Mobile Services 

Brief Description: These rules require 

that if a manufacturer of a telephone 

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telephone, or if a provider of mobile 

service arranges for the inclusion of a 

browser in telephones to sell to 

customers, the manufacturer or provider 

shall ensure that the functions of the 

included browser (including the ability 

to launch the browser) are accessible to 

and usable by individuals who are blind 

or have a visual impairment, unless 

doing so is not achievable. 47 U.S.C. 

619. 

Need: These rules are needed to 

ensure that blind and low vision 

consumers can access internet browsers 

built into telephones used with public 

mobile services and the internet content 

using such internet browsers. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151,154(i), 

154(j), 255, 303, 403, 503, 617, 618, 619. 

Section Number and Title: 

14.60 Applicability. 

14.61 Obligations with Respect to 

internet Browsers Built into Mobile 

Phones. 

PART 15—RADIO FREQUENCY 

DEVICES 

Subpart A—General 

Brief Description: Section 15.3 

contains the definitions of terms 

associated with radiofrequency devices 

operating under part 15 rules. 

Need: This rule contains the 

definitions of terms associated with the 

intentional, unintentional, or incidental 

radiator equipment that may be 

operated without an individual license, 

which ensures devices comport with the 

FCC’s equipment authorization rules 

The rules are critical to the effective 

management of the radiofrequency 

spectrum and help ensure that devices 

that operate without an individual 

license and could cause harmful 

interference to licensed and authorized 

radiofrequency users are not marketed. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

304, 307, 336, and 544a. 

Section Number and Title: 

15.3 Definitions. 

Brief Description: Section 15.37 sets 

dates for when certain devices will no 

longer receive authorization for use in 

specific radiofrequency bands and for 

some devices what rule sections apply 

following that date. 

Need: This rule establishes timelines 

for when equipment authorization for 

the use of specified devices in specific 

spectrum bands will no longer be 

permitted or after a date when certain 

devices must be authorized pursuant to 

another part 15 rule. The rule allows 

both consumers and equipment 

manufacturers to understand when 

devices are no longer eligible to receive 

authorization. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

304, 307, and 544A. 

Section Number and Title: 

15.37 Transition provisions for 

compliance with this part. 

Subpart C—Intentional Radiators 

Brief Description: Section 15.204 

requires that an intentional radiator 

only be operated with the antenna with 

which it was authorized. 

Need: By stipulating that part 15 

intentional radiators can only operate 

with an authorized antenna, this rule 

allows the Commission to ensure that 

part 15 intentional radiator devices 

operate within the required power 

levels. This allows the Commission to 

ensure that radiofrequency devices used 

without an individual license comply 

with the equipment authorization rules, 

which in turn ensures that such devices 

do not cause harmful interference. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

304, 307, and 544A. 

Section Number and Title: 

15.204 External radio frequency 

power amplifiers and antenna 

modifications. 

Brief Description: Section 15.237 

establishes the power and operating 

requirements for auditory assistance 

devices operating in the frequency 

bands 72.0–73.0 MHz, 74.6–74.8 MHz 

and 75.2–76.0 MHz. 

Need: This rule establishes the 

operating requirements for auditory 

assistance devices, such as hearing aids, 

that operate in the spectrum bands 

72.0–73.0 MHz, 74.6–74.8 MHz and 

75.2–76.0 MHz. Auditory assistance 

devices are intentional radiators and 

imposing technical operating 

requirements ensures they meet the 

equipment authorization process and be 

certified for marketing. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

304, 307, 336, and 544A. 

Section Number and Title: 

15.237 Operation in the bands 72.0– 

73.0 MHz, 74.6–74.8 MHz and 75.2–76.0 

MHz. 

Brief Description: Section 15.255 

establishes the technical parameters for 

devices operating in the 57–64 GHz 

band. 

Need: This rule sets the operating 

requirements for intentional radiators in 

the 57–64 GHz range (subsequently 

expanded to 71 GHz). Setting power and 

emission limits for devices operating in 

this band help to ensure such devices 

meet the FCC’s equipment authorization 

regime and will not cause harmful 

interference. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

and 336. 

Section Number and Title: 

15.255 Operation within the band 

57–64 GHz. (title has subsequently been 

changed to Operation within the band 

54–71 GHz.). 

SUBCHAPTER B—COMMON CARRIER 

SERVICES 

PART 20—COMMERCIAL MOBILE 

SERVICES 

Brief Description: Part 20 rules set 

forth the Commission’s requirements 

and conditions for commercial mobile 

radio service providers under the 

Communications Act of 1934, as 

amended. Section 20.2 lists other rule 

parts applicable to commercial mobile 

radio service providers. Section 20.2(c) 

adds part 9 of the Commission’s rules, 

which contains 911 and E911 

requirements applicable to commercial 

mobile radio service providers, to the 

list of the rule parts applicable to 

commercial mobile radio service 

providers. Section 20.21 sets forth rules 

providing for broader availability of 

signal boosters, while setting technical, 

operational, and registration 

requirements for such boosters. 

Need: Section 20.2 is needed on an 

ongoing basis to provide notice to 

commercial mobile radio service 

providers of their obligations under 

applicable 911 and E911 requirements. 

Section 20.21 is needed on an ongoing 

basis to continue to provide for the use 

of signal boosters to enhance wireless 

coverage for consumers, as well as to 

ensure that the broad availability of 

these devices does not adversely affect 

wireless networks. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152(a), 

154(i), 157, 160, 201, 214, 222, 251(e), 

301, 302, 303, 303(b), 303(r), 307, 

307(a), 309, 309(j)(3), 316, 316(a), 332, 

610, 615, 615(a), 615(b), 615(c), unless 

otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

20.2 Other applicable rule parts. 

20.21 Signal boosters. 

PART 22—PUBLIC MOBILE SERVICES 

Subpart A—Scope and Authority 

Brief Description: The part 22 rules 

establish the requirements and 

conditions under which radio stations 

may be licensed and used in the Public 

Mobile Services. Subpart A provides the 

scope and authority, and section 22.9 

permits operation of certificated 

Consumer Signal Boosters on 

frequencies regulated for Public Mobile 

Services. 

Need: Section 22.9 was added to the 

Commission’s rules to permit operation 

of Consumer Signal Boosters under 

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ongoing basis. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 222, 303, 

309, and 332. 

Section Number and Title: 

22.9 Operation of certificated signal 

boosters. 

Subpart C—Operational and Technical 

Requirements 

Brief Description: Section 22.377 

states that transmitters used under this 

rule part must be certified under the 

Commission’s part 2 equipment 

authorization rules. 

Need: This rule allows the 

Commission to ensure that 

radiofrequency devices used in the 

Public Mobile Services comply with the 

equipment authorization rules, which in 

turn ensure that the FCC carries out its 

responsibilities under the 

Communications Act and the various 

treaties and international regulations. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 222, 303, 

309, and 332. 

Section Number and Title: 

22.377 Certification of transmitters. 

Subpart E—Paging and 

Radiotelephone Service 

Brief Description: Section 22.591 lists 

the channels that are allocated for 

assignment to fixed transmitters that 

support other transmitters that provide 

public mobile service. 

Need: This rule furthers the statutory 

requirement that the Commission assign 

bands of frequencies to the various 

classes of stations and provides a 

channel plan that promotes the effective 

and efficient use of point-to-point 

operations in the public mobile paging 

and radiotelephone stations. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 222, 303, 

309, and 332. 

Section Number and Title: 

22.591 Channels for point-to-point 

operation. 

PART 24—PERSONAL 

COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 

Subpart A—General Information 

Brief Description: The part 24 rules 

state the conditions under which 

portions of the radio spectrum are made 

available and licensed for personal 

communications services. Subpart A 

provides general information, and 

section 24.9 permits operation of 

certificated Consumer Signal Boosters 

on frequencies regulated under this part. 

Need: Section 24.9 was added to the 

Commission’s rules to permit operation 

of Consumer Signal Boosters under 

applicable part 24 rules for personal 

communications services, and it is 

needed on an ongoing basis. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 

303, 309, and 332. 

Section Number and Title: 

24.9 Operation of certificated signal 

boosters. 

PART 25—SATELLITE 

COMMUNICATIONS 

Subpart C—Technical Standards 

Brief Description: Part 25 contains 

service and licensing rules for Satellite 

Communications. Subpart C sets forth 

technical standards applicable to 

operations by satellite operators. Section 

25.263 provides information sharing 

requirements for Satellite Digital Audio 

Radio Authorization (SDARS) terrestrial 

repeater operators. Section 25.265 

requires Mobile Satellite Service 

licenses operating in the 2000–2020 

MHz band to accept interference from 

lawful operations in the 1995–2000 

MHz band (AWS–H Block). 

Need: Sections 25.263(b)(3)–(6) were 

added to the Commission’s rules to 

incorporate proposed language from 

AT&T/Sirius XM encouraging the 

adoption of coordination agreements by 

Wireless Communications Services 

(WCS) and SDARS as well as a 

provision ensuring that WCS and 

SDARS are able to enter into agreements 

regarding the logistics of information 

exchanges. Section 25.265 provides for 

continued operations of Mobile Satellite 

Service licenses in the 2000–2020 MHz 

band and AWS–H Block operations in 

the 1995–2000 MHz band in the public 

interest. The need for these rules is 

ongoing. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 

303, 307, 309, 310, 319, 332, 605, and 

721, unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

25.263(b)(3)–(6) Information sharing 

requirements for SDARS terrestrial 

repeater operators. 

25.265 Acceptance of interference in 

2000–2020 MHz. 

PART 27—MISCELLANEOUS 

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS 

SERVICES 

Subpart A—General Information 

Brief Description: The part 27 rules 

state the conditions under which 

spectrum is made available and licensed 

for the provision of Miscellaneous 

Wireless Communications Services 

(WCS) in twenty-six distinct bands. 

Subpart A sets forth general 

information. Sections 27.1(b)(7) and 

(b)(10) specify that the Part 27 rules 

apply to Advanced Wireless Services H 

Block (AWS–H) frequencies in 1915– 

1920 MHz and 1995–2000 MHz and 

Advanced Wireless Services 4 (AWS–4) 

frequencies in 2000–2020 MHz and 

2180–2200 MHz. Section 27.2 provides 

for permissible communications under 

this part at specified frequencies. 

Section 27.5(j) and (k) provide for the 

licensing of frequencies in the 2000– 

2020 MHz and 2180–2200 MHz (AWS– 

4) and 1915–1920 MHz and 1995–2000 

(AWS–H) bands, while sections 27.6(i) 

and (j) provide for the applicable service 

areas in these bands. Section 27.9 

permits operation of certificated 

Consumer Signal Boosters on 

frequencies regulated under this part. 

Need: Section 27.1(b)(7) and (b)(10) 

were added to provide for the 

applicability of Part 27 rules to AWS 

frequencies. Section 27.2(d) was added 

to ensure that AWS–4 operators in the 

2000–2020 MHz and 2180–2200 MHz 

do not provide mobile-satellite service 

under the provisions of this part. 

Section 27.2(e) was added to ensure 

only downlink transmissions occur on 

the 716–722 MHz and 722–728 MHz 

bands. Sections 27.5(j) and (k) and 

sections 27.6(i) and (j) were added to 

provide for licensing of and service in 

the AWS–4 and AWS–H bands in the 

public interest. Section 27.9 was added 

to permit operation of Consumer Signal 

Boosters under wireless 

communications services in the 

applicable bands. These rules all 

continue to be needed on an ongoing 

basis. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302a, 

303, 307, 309, 332, 336, 337, 1403, 1404, 

1451, and 1452, unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

27.1(b)(7), (b)(10) Basis and purpose. 

27.2(d), (e) Permissible 

communications. 

27.5(j), (k) Frequencies. 

27.6 Service areas. 

27.6(i), (j) Service areas. 

27.9 Operation of certified signal 

boosters. 

Subpart B—Applications and Licenses 

Brief Description: These rules state, in 

part, the conditions under which 

spectrum is made available and licensed 

for the provision of wireless 

communications services in the 

following bands. Part 27 contains 

service and licensing rules for 

Miscellaneous Wireless 

Communications Services. Subpart B 

establishes application and licensing 

requirements applicable to a number of 

spectrum bands, including, among 

others, Advanced Wireless Services H 

Block (AWS–H) (1915–1920 MHz and 

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Wireless Services 4 (AWS–4) (2000– 

2020 MHz and 2180–2200 MHz). The 

revised rules specify license periods for 

AWS–H and AWS–4 (sections 27.13(i) 

and (j)) and construction requirements 

for AWS–H and AWS–4 (sections 

27.14(q) and (r)). 

Need: The need for these rules is 

ongoing to ensure that AWS licenses 

continue to operate in the public 

interest. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302a, 

303, 307, 309, 332, 336, 337, 1403, 1404, 

1451, and 1452, unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

27.11 Initial authorization. 

27.13 License period. 

27.13(i) License period. 

27.13(j) License period. 

27.14 Construction requirements. 

27.14(q) Construction requirements. 

27.14(r) Construction requirements. 

27.15 Geographic partitioning and 

spectrum disaggregation. 

Subpart C—Technical Standards 

Brief Description: The part 27 rules 

state the conditions under which 

spectrum is made available and licensed 

for the provisions of wireless 

communications services in twenty-six 

distinct bands. Subpart C sets forth 

technical standards. The section 27.50 

rules add power limits and emission 

limits for particular types of services 

that may be offered as 600 MHz, 

Advanced Wireless Services H Block 

(AWS–H), and Advanced Wireless 

Services 4 (AWS–4). Section 27.53 

provides for emission limits in 

particular bands. Section 27.64 protects 

against interference from wireless 

communications service stations. 

Section 27.65 provides for the 

acceptance of interference by AWS–4 

licensees from lawful operations in the 

1995–2000 MHz band. 

Need: Section 27.50 is needed on an 

ongoing basis to ensure that appropriate 

power limits, emission limits, and other 

technical requirements are in place such 

that AWS licenses continue to operate 

in the public interest. Section 

27.53(h)(2)(iii) and (h)(2)(iv) are needed 

on an ongoing basis to set forth AWS 

emission limits for operations in the 

1915–1920 MHz and 1995–2000 MHz 

bands. Section 27.64(d) is needed on an 

ongoing basis to define harmful 

interference to SDARS operations that 

require resolution. Section 27.65 is 

needed to ensure that receivers 

operating in the 2000–2020 MHz band 

(AWS–4) and lawful operations in the 

1995–2000 MHz band continue to 

operate in the public interest. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302a, 

303, 307, 309, 332, 336, 337, 1403, 1404, 

1451, and 1452, unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

27.50 Power limits and duty cycle. 

27.50(c)(12), (c)(13) Power limits 

and duty cycle. 

27.50(d)(7)–(10) Power limits and 

duty cycle. 

27.53 Emission limits. 

Brief Description: The part 27 rules 

state the conditions under which 

spectrum is made available and licensed 

for the provisions of wireless 

communications services in twenty-six 

distinct bands. Subpart C sets forth 

technical standards. The section 27.50 

rules add power limits and emission 

limits for particular types of services 

that may be offered as 600 MHz, 

Advanced Wireless Services H Block 

(AWS–H), and Advanced Wireless 

Services 4 (AWS–4). Section 27.53 

provides for emission limits in 

particular bands. Section 27.64 protects 

against interference from wireless 

communications service stations. 

Section 27.65 provides for the 

acceptance of interference by AWS–4 

licensees from lawful operations in the 

1995–2000 MHz band. 

Need: Section 27.50 is needed on an 

ongoing basis to ensure that appropriate 

power limits, emission limits, and other 

technical requirements are in place such 

that AWS licenses continue to operate 

in the public interest. Section 

27.53(h)(2)(iii) and (h)(2)(iv) are needed 

on an ongoing basis to set forth AWS 

emission limits for operations in the 

1915–1920 MHz and 1995–2000 MHz 

bands. Section 27.64(d) is needed on an 

ongoing basis to define harmful 

interference to SDARS operations that 

require resolution. Section 27.65 is 

needed to ensure that receivers 

operating in the 2000–2020 MHz band 

(AWS–4) and lawful operations in the 

1995–2000 MHz band continue to 

operate the public interest. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302a, 

303, 307, 309, 332, 336, 337, 1403, 1404, 

1451, and 1452, unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

27.53(h)(2)(iii), (iv) Emission limits. 

Brief Description: The part 27 rules 

state the conditions under which 

spectrum is made available and licensed 

for the provisions of wireless 

communications services in twenty-six 

distinct bands. Subpart C sets forth 

technical standards. The section 27.50 

rules add power limits and emission 

limits for particular types of services 

that may be offered as 600 MHz, 

Advanced Wireless Services H Block 

(AWS–H), and Advanced Wireless 

Services 4 (AWS–4). Section 27.53 

provides for emission limits in 

particular bands. Section 27.64 protects 

against interference from wireless 

communications service stations. 

Section 27.65 provides for the 

acceptance of interference by AWS–4 

licensees from lawful operations in the 

1995–2000 MHz band. 

Need: These rules are needed on an 

ongoing basis to ensure that appropriate 

power limits, emission limits, and other 

technical requirements are in place such 

that AWS licenses continue to operate 

in the public interest. Section 27.64(d) 

is needed on an ongoing basis to define 

harmful interference to SDARS 

operations that require resolution. 

Section 27.65 is needed to ensure that 

receivers operating in the 2000–2020 

MHz band (AWS–4) and lawful 

operations in the 1995–2000 MHz band 

continue to operate the public interest. 

Section Number and Title: 

27.55 Power strength limits. 

27.57 International coordination. 

27.60 TV/DTV interference 

protection criteria. 

27.64 Protection from interference. 

27.65 Acceptance of interference in 

2000–2020 MHz. 

27.70 Information exchange. 

Subpart E—Application, Licensing, 

and Processing Rules for WCS 

Brief Description: Commercial Mobile 

Radio Service operators are required to 

submit a description of their proposed 

facility to a Commission-approved 

public safety coordinator. 

Need: These rules continue to be 

needed to facilitate communication 

among licensees and public safety 

coordinators. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302a, 

303, 307, 309, 332, 336, 337, 1403, 1404, 

1451, and 1452, unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

27.303 Upper 700 MHz commercial 

and public safety coordination zone. 

Subpart F—Competitive Bidding, 

Procedures for the 698–806 MHz Band 

Brief Description: These rules 

describe the conditions under which 

spectrum is made available and licensed 

for the provision of wireless 

communications services in certain 

bands. 

Need: This rule serves an ongoing 

need to notify the public how the 

Commission will resolve mutually 

exclusive bids for these frequencies. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302a, 

303, 307, 309, 332, 336, 337, 1403, 1404, 

1451, and 1452, unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

27.501 746–758 MHz, 775–788 MHz, 

and 805–806 MHz bands subject to 

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Subpart K—1915–1920 MHz and 1995– 

2000 MHz 

Brief Description: Part 27 contains 

service and licensing rules for 

Miscellaneous Wireless 

Communications Services. Subpart K 

contains rules that are applicable to 

Advanced Wireless Service H Block 

(AWS–H) stations operating in the 

1915–1920 MHz and 1995–2000 MHz 

frequencies. The Subpart K rules 

(sections 27.1001, 27.1002, 27.1021, 

27.1031, and 27.1041) establish that 

licenses in these bands will be subject 

to competitive bidding and define 

designated entities in the bands for 

purposes of competitive bidding. In 

addition, these rules set reimbursement 

obligations for the new licenses with 

respect to relocation of incumbent 

licenses from these bands. 

Need: The need for these rules is 

ongoing to ensure that stations within 

the Advanced Wireless Service H Block 

continue to operate in the public 

interest. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i), 

301, 302, 303, 307, 309, 332, 336, 337, 

1403, 1404 and 1451. 

Section Number and Title: 

27.1001 1915–1920 MHz and 1995– 

2000 MHz bands subject to competitive 

bidding. 

27.1002 Designated entities in the 

1915–1920 MHz and 1995–2000 MHz 

bands. 

27.1021 Reimbursement obligation 

of licensees at 1915–1920 MHz. 

27.1031 Reimbursement obligation 

of licensees at 1995–2000 MHz. 

27.1041 Termination of cost-sharing 

obligations. 

Subpart L—1695–1710 MHz, 1710–1755 

MHz, 1755–1780 MHz, 2110–2155 MHz, 

2155–2180 MHz, 2180–2200 MHz Bands 

Brief Description: Part 27 contains 

service and licensing rules for 

Miscellaneous Wireless 

Communications Services. Subpart L 

contains rules that are applicable to 

Advanced Wireless Services, including 

Advanced Wireless Services 4 (AWS–4) 

stations operating in the 2000–2020/ 

2180–2200 MHz bands. Sections 

27.1103 and 27.1104 establish rules 

applicable to competitive bidding for 

AWS–4 licenses and define designated 

entities in the bands for purposes of 

competitive bidding. Sections 

27.1134(e) and 27.1136 require that 

AWS–4 licensees protect Federal 

Government Operations and mobile 

satellite services, respectively. 

Need: The need for these rules is 

ongoing to ensure that AWS–4 stations 

continue to operate in the public 

interest. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i), 

301, 302, 303, 307, 309, 332, 336, 337, 

1403, 1404 and 1451. 

Section Number and Title: 

27.1103 2000–2020 MHz and 2180– 

2200 MHz bands subject to competitive 

bidding. 

27.1104 Designated Entities in the 

2000–2020 MHz and 2180–2200 MHz 

bands. 

27.1134(e) Protection of Federal 

Government Operations. 

27.1136 Protection of mobile 

satellite services in the 2000–2020 MHz 

and 2180–2200 MHz bands. 

PART 43—REPORTS OF 

COMMUNICATION COMMON 

CARRIERS, PROVIDERS OF 

INTERNATIONAL INTERCONNECTED 

VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL 

SERVICES AND CERTAIN AFFILIATES 

Brief Description: These rules modify 

the entities required to submit Form 477 

and the submission frequency and 

stipulate how disclosure of data in Form 

477 will be treated. 

Need: These rules are needed to 

reduce reporting burdens and increase 

the usefulness of data collected through 

Form 477, which informs the 

Commission’s efforts to encourage 

broadband deployment on a reasonable 

and timely basis to all Americans. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 35–39, 154, 

211, 219, 220; Pub. L. 104–104, sec. 

402(b)(2)(B), (c), 110 Stat. 56 (1996) as 

amended unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

43.01(a), (b) Applicability. 

Brief Description: Part 43 sets forth 

reporting requirements for common 

carriers. During the relevant reporting 

period, the Commission revised the 

requirements for providers of 

international telecommunications to 

report annual traffic and revenue and 

circuit information. Among other things, 

the Commission removed reporting 

requirements from over a thousand 

small carriers and greatly simplified the 

reporting requirements for larger 

carriers. Additionally, during the same 

reporting period, the Commission 

further modernized and streamlined its 

international telephony rules in an 

effort to lower costs and increase 

competition among U.S. carriers by 

eliminating the International 

Settlements Policy (ISP) and applying a 

modified version to Cuba. 

Need: In further streamlining and 

modernizing its reporting requirements, 

the Commission ensured that it obtains 

information that is more relevant to the 

current state of the international 

telecommunications markets and its 

data collections match its data needs 

while avoiding unnecessary or excessive 

burdens on entities subject to 

Commission authority. With regard to 

modifying the ISP, the Commission’s 

actions, among other things, enhanced 

its ability to respond to foreign carriers’ 

anticompetitive behavior in a timely 

and effective manner and provided U.S. 

carriers greater flexibility to negotiate 

lower settlement rates on those routes 

that are no longer subject to the ISP. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154; 

Telecommunications Act of 1996; Pub. 

Law 104–104, sec. 402(b)(2)(B), (c), 110 

Stat. 56 (1996) as amended unless 

otherwise noted. 47 U.S.C. 211, 219, 

220, as amended; Cable Landing License 

Act of 1921, 47 U.S.C. 35–39. 

Section Number and Title: 

43.62 [added] Reporting 

requirements for holders of 

international Section 214 authorizations 

and providers of international services. 

PART 54—UNIVERSAL SERVICE 

Subpart D—Universal Service Support 

for High Cost Areas 

Brief Description: Section 54.312(b) 

prospectively revises rules for the first 

round of Connect America Fund Phase 

I incremental funding. Section 54.312(c) 

implements the second round of 

Connect America Fund Phase I 

incremental funding, including 

acceptance requirements and support 

amounts. Section 54.313 stipulates 

reporting requirements for recipients of 

high cost universal service funding and 

revises financial reporting obligations 

for privately held rate-of-return carriers. 

Need: These rules are needed for 

implementation of the second round of 

Connect America Fund Phase I 

incremental funding and to increase 

transparency, monitoring, and oversight 

over Phase I recipients while reducing 

reporting burdens for certain carriers. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 155, 

201, 205, 214, 219, 220, 254, 303(r), 403, 

and 1302. 

Section Number and Title: 

54.312(b), (b)(3) Incremental 

Support in 2012. 

54.312(c), (c)(4) Incremental Support 

in 2013. 

54.313(b), (f)(2) Annual reporting 

requirements for high-cost recipients. 

PART 63—EXTENSION OF LINES, NEW 

LINES, AND DISCONTINUANCE, 

REDUCTION, OUTAGE AND 

IMPAIRMENT OF SERVICE BY 

COMMON CARRIERS; AND GRANTS 

OF RECOGNIZED PRIVATE 

OPERATING AGENCY STATUS 

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requirements, and conditions applicable 

to international section 214 applications 

and authorizations to provide global 

facilities-based and global resale 

services. During the relevant reporting 

period, the Commission revised the 

requirements for providers of 

international telecommunications to 

report annual traffic and revenue and 

circuit information. Among other things, 

the Commission removed reporting 

requirements from over a thousand 

small carriers and greatly simplified the 

reporting requirements for larger 

carriers. Additionally, during the same 

reporting period, the Commission 

further modernized and streamlined its 

international telephony rules in an 

effort to lower costs and increase 

competition among U.S. carriers by 

eliminating the International 

Settlements Policy (ISP) and applying a 

modified version to Cuba. 

Need: These rules provide the 

applicable framework and establish the 

general applications, procedures, 

conditions, and restrictions for the 

provision of U.S.-international 

telecommunications services. In further 

streamlining and modernizing its 

reporting requirements, the Commission 

ensured that it obtains information that 

is more relevant to the current state of 

the international telecommunications 

markets and its data collections match 

its data needs while avoiding 

unnecessary or excessive burdens on 

entities subject to Commission 

authority. With regard to modifying the 

ISP, the Commission’s actions, among 

other things, enhanced its ability to 

respond to foreign carriers’ 

anticompetitive behavior in a timely 

and effective manner and provided U.S. 

carriers greater flexibility to negotiate 

lower settlement rates on those routes 

that are no longer subject to the ISP. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 1, 4(i), 4(j), 10, 

11, 201–205, 214, 218, 403 and 651 of 

the Communications Act of 1934, as 

amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 

160, 201–205, 214, 218, 403, and 571, 

unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

63.10(c)(2) and (4) Regulatory 

classification of U.S. international 

carriers. 

63.17(b) introductory text Special 

provisions for U.S. international 

common carriers. 

63.21(d) Conditions applicable to all 

international Section 214 

authorizations. 

63.22(e), (f) redesignated as (h); (f), (g), 

Note 1 and Note 2 [added] (f), (g), Note 

1 and Note 2 [added] Facilities-based 

international common carriers. 

PART 64—MISCELLANEOUS RULES 

RELATING TO COMMON CARRIERS 

Subpart F—Telecommunications Relay 

Services and Related Customer 

Premises Equipment for Persons With 

Disabilities 

Brief Description: Part 64, subpart F 

implements section 225 of the 

Communications Act of 1934 (the Act), 

as amended. Section 225 of the Act 

codifies Title IV of the Americans with 

Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) which 

requires that the Commission ensure 

telecommunications relay services 

(TRS) are available, ‘‘to the extent 

possible and in the most efficient 

manner,’’ to individuals with hearing or 

speech disabilities in the United States. 

47 U.S.C. 225(b)(1) (‘‘In order to carry 

out the purposes established under 

section 151 of this title, to make 

available to all individuals in the United 

States a rapid, efficient nationwide 

communication service, and to increase 

the utility of the telephone system of the 

Nation, the Commission shall ensure 

that interstate and intrastate 

telecommunications relay services are 

available, to the extent possible and in 

the most efficient manner, to hearingimpaired and speech-impaired 

individuals in the United States.’’). 

Section 225 of the Act defines ‘‘TRS’’ as 

telephone transmission services that 

provide the ability for an individual 

who is deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, 

or who has a speech disability to engage 

in communication by wire or radio with 

one or more individuals, in a manner 

that is functionally equivalent to the 

ability of a hearing individual who does 

not have a speech disability to 

communicate using voice 

communication services by wire or 

radio. These rules provide minimum 

functional, operational, and technical 

standards for TRS programs. The rules 

give states a significant role in ensuring 

the availability of TRS by treating 

carriers as compliant with their 

statutory obligations if they operate in a 

state that has a relay program certified 

as compliant by the Commission. The 

rules also establish a cost recovery and 

a carrier contribution mechanism (TRS 

Fund) for the provision of interstate TRS 

and require states to establish cost 

recovery mechanisms for the provision 

of intrastate TRS. In 2013, § 64.601 rules 

were amended by revising paragraphs 

(a)(2) through (29) and by adding 

paragraphs (a)(30), (a)(31), (a)(32), 

(a)(33), (a)(34), (a)(35), (a)(36), (a)(37), 

(a)(38), (a)(39, (a)(40), (a)(41), (a)(42), 

(a)(43), (a)(44), and (a)(45) to 

§ 64.601defining terms. Also, in 2013, 

the Commission amended: § 64.604 to 

revise paragraphs (b)(2), (b)(4), and 

(c)(5), by adding paragraphs (c)(12), 

(c)(13) and (d); amended § 64.605 by 

revising paragraph (b)(4) [now 

redesignated as § 9.14(c)(4)]; amended 

§ 64.606 by adding paragraph (a)(4), 

(g)(3), and (g)(4); and amended § 64.611 

by adding paragraphs (a)(3) and (a)(4), 

by revising paragraph (f), and by adding 

paragraph (h). 

Need: The rules implementing section 

225 of the Act are intended to facilitate 

communication by persons with hearing 

or speech disabilities in order to give 

full effect to the accessibility policies 

embodied in section 225 of the Act, and 

to ensure that individuals with hearing 

or speech disabilities receive the same 

quality of service as hearing individuals 

when they make TRS calls, regardless of 

where their calls originate or terminate. 

Further, the rules are designed to further 

the TRS functional equivalency 

mandate by ensuring that internet-based 

TRS users can be reached by voice 

telephone users in the same way that 

voice telephone users are called. These 

rules also are intended to ensure that 

emergency calls placed by internetbased TRS users will be routed directly 

and automatically to the appropriate 

emergency services authorities by 

internet-based TRS providers. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151–154; 225, 

255, 303(r), 616, and 620. 

Section Number and Title: 

64.601(a)(1) 711. 

64.601(a)(2) ACD platform. 

64.601(a)(3) American Sign 

Language. 

64.601(a)(4) ANI. 

64.601(a)(5) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(7)] ASCII. 

64.601(a)(6) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(8)] Authorized provider. 

64.601(a)(7) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(9)] Baudot. 

64.601(a)(8) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(10)] Call release. 

64.601(a)(9) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(12)] Common carrier or 

carrier. 

64.601(a)(10) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(13)] Communications assistant 

(CA). 

64.601(a)(11) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(14)] Default provider. 

64.601(a)(12) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(15)] Default provider change 

order. 

64.601(a)(13) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(18)] Hearing carry over (HCO). 

64.601(a)(14) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(21)] Interconnected VoIP 

service. 

64.601(a)(15) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(22)] internet-based TRS 

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64.601(a)(16) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(23)] internet Protocol 

Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS). 

64.601(a)(17) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(24)] internet Protocol Relay 

Service (IP Relay). 

64.601(a)(18) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(25)] IP Relay access 

technology. 

64.601(a)(19) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(26)] iTRS access technology. 

64.601(a)(20) [Subsequently deleted] 

Neutral Video Communication Service 

Platform. 

64.601(a)(21) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(27)] New default provider. 

64.601(a)(22) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(28)] Non-English language 

relay service. 

64.601(a)(23) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(28)] Non-interconnected VoIP 

service. 

64.601(a)(24) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(30)] Numbering partner. 

64.601(a)(25) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(31)] Original default provider. 

64.601(a)(26) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(36)] Qualified interpreter. 

64.601(a)(27) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(38)] Registered internet-based 

TRS user. 

64.601(a)(28) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(39)] Registered Location. 

64.601(a)(29) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(40)] Sign language. 

64.601(a)(30) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(41)] Speech-to-speech relay 

service (STS). 

64.601(a)(31) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(42)] Speed dialing. 

64.601(a)(32) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(43)] Telecommunications 

relay services (TRS). 

64.601(a)(33) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(44)] Text telephone (TTY). 

64.601(a)(34) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(45)] Three-way calling feature. 

64.601(a)(35) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(46)] TRS Numbering 

Administrator. 

64.601(a)(36) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(47)] TRS Numbering 

Directory. 

64.601(a)(37) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(48)] TRS User Registration 

Database. 

64.601(a)(38) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(49)] Unauthorized provider. 

64.601(a)(39) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(50)] Unauthorized change. 

64.601(a)(40) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(51)] Video Relay Service 

(VRS). 

64.601(a)(41) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(53)] Visual privacy screen. 

64.601(a)(42) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(54)] Voice carry over (VCO). 

64.601(a)(43) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(55)] VRS access technology. 

64.601(a)(44) [Redesignated 

64.601(a)(56)] VRS access technology 

reference platform. 

64.601(a)(45) [Subsequently deleted] 

VRS CA service provider. 

64.604)(b)(2) Speed of answer. 

64.604(b)(4) TRS facilities. 

64.604(c)(5) Jurisdictional 

separation of costs. 

64.604(c)(12) Discrimination and 

preferences. 

64.604(c)(13) Unauthorized and 

unnecessary use of VRS or IP CTS. 

64.604(d) Other standards. 

64.605(b)(4)(ii) [Redesignated 47 

CFR 9.14(c)(4)(ii)] Emergency Calling 

Requirements. 

64.606(a)(4) [Subsequently deleted] 

RE: Neutral Video Communications 

Service Platform. 

64.606(g)(3) VRS provider 

compliance plan. 

64.606(g)(4) VRS provider 

compliance plan corrections. 

64.611(a)(3) Certification of 

eligibility of VRS users. 

64.611(a)(4) TRS User Registration 

Database information. 

64.611(f) iTRS access technology. 

64.611(h) [Subsequently deleted] 

Use of Neutral Video Communication 

Service Platform. 

64.615 TRS User Registration 

Database and administrator. 

64.617 [Subsequently deleted] 

Neutral Video Communication Service 

Platform. 

64.619 VRS Access Technology 

Reference Platform and administrator. 

64.621 Interoperability and 

portability. 

64.623 Administrator requirements. 

64.630 Applicability of change of 

default TRS provider rules. 

64.631 Verification of orders for 

change of default TRS providers. 

64.632 Letter of authorization form 

and content. 

64.633 Procedures for resolution of 

unauthorized changes in default 

provider. 

64.634 Procedures where the Fund 

has not yet reimbursed the provider. 

64.635 Procedures where the Fund 

has already reimbursed the provider. 

64.636 Prohibition of default 

provider freezes. 

Subpart V—Rural Call Completion 

Brief Description: These rules 

establish a framework to address the 

completion of long-distance telephone 

calls to rural areas for certain providers 

of long-distance voice service. The rules 

also prohibit false ring signaling for 

long-distance voice service providers. 

Need: These rules are needed to help 

eliminate the problem of noncompletion of calls to rural areas. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 

201(b), 202(a), 218, 220(a), 251(a), and 

403. 

Section Number and Title: 

64.2101 Definitions. 

Subpart W—Ring Signaling Integrity 

64.2201 Ringing Indication 

Requirements. 

Subpart EE—TRS Customer 

Proprietary Network Information 

Brief Description: These rules 

implement customer proprietary 

network information (CPNI) protections 

for users of telecommunications relay 

services (TRS) and point-to-point video 

service pursuant to sections 4, 222, and 

225 of the Act, as amended. The rules 

dictate the conditions under which a 

TRS provider may use, disclose, or 

permit access to CPNI, how TRS 

providers may seek approval for use of 

CPNI, notices that TRS providers must 

provide regarding use or disclosure of 

CPNI, the safeguards for the use and 

disclosure of CPNI that TRS providers 

must implement, and the procedures 

TRS providers must follow in the event 

of a breach of CPNI security. 

Need: These rules are necessary to 

allow appropriate use and disclosure of 

CPNI by TRS providers, to inform TRS 

users of how their CPNI can be used and 

disclosed, and to protect against 

unnecessary and unlawful use and 

disclosure of TRS users’ CPNI. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 222, 225. 

Section Number and Title: 

64.5101 Basis and purpose. 

64.5103 Definitions. 

64.5105 Use of customer proprietary 

network information without customer 

approval. 

64.5107 Approval required for use of 

customer proprietary network 

information. 

64.5108 Notice required for use of 

customer proprietary network 

information. 

64.5109 Safeguards required for use 

of customer proprietary network 

information. 

64.5110 Safeguards on the 

disclosure of customer proprietary 

network information. 

64.5111 Notification of customer 

proprietary network information 

security breaches. 

Subpart FF—Inmate Calling Services 

Brief Description: These rules reduce 

the rates for interstate inmate calling 

services by requiring providers to charge 

cost-based rates. The rules establish 

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related call blocking unless the provider 

has an alternative means to pay for a 

call and special charges for technologies 

used to access telephone relay service. 

They also require inmate calling service 

providers to submit an annual report to 

the Commission. 

Need: These rules are needed to 

establish just, reasonable, and fair rates 

for interstate inmate calling services. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i)-(j), 

201, 225, 276, and 303(r). 

Section Number and Title: 

64.6000 Definitions. 

64.6030 Inmate Calling Services 

Interim Rate Cap. 

64.6050 Billing-Related Call 

Blocking. 

64.6060 Annual Reporting and 

Certification Requirement. 

PART 73—RADIO BROADCAST 

SERVICES 

Subpart A—AM Broadcast Stations 

Brief Description: This rule helps 

establish a single protection scheme for 

tower construction and modification 

near AM tower arrays and designates 

‘‘moment method’’ computer modeling 

as the principal means of determining 

whether a nearby tower affects an AM 

radiation pattern. (An Inquiry Into the 

Commission’s Policies and Rules 

Regarding AM Radio Service Directional 

Antenna Performance Verification, 

Third Report and Order and Second 

Order on Reconsideration, FCC 13–115). 

Need: This rule is necessary to 

simplify the Commission’s licensing 

procedures by replacing timeconsuming direct measurement 

procedures with an efficient computer 

modeling methodology that is reflective 

of current practices. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 

336, and 339. 

Section Number and Title: 

73.45(c) intro. AM antenna systems. 

Subpart B—FM Broadcast Stations 

73.316(e) FM antenna systems. 

Subpart E—Television Broadcast 

Stations 

73.685(h) Transmitter location 

antenna system. 

Subpart G—Low Power FM Broadcast 

Station (LPFM) 

Brief Description: These rules 

implement the provisions of the Local 

Community Radio Act of 2010. They 

also propose changes to rules intended 

to promote the low power FM service’s 

localism and diversity goals, reduce the 

potential for licensing abuses, and 

clarify certain rules. (Creation of a Low 

Power Radio Service; Amendment of 

Service and Eligibility Rules for FM 

Broadcast Translator Stations, Sixth 

Report and Order, FCC 12–144). 

Need: These rules are necessary to 

implement the provisions of the Local 

Community Radio Act of 2010. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 

336, and 339. 

Section Number and Title: 

73.807 Minimum distance 

separation between stations. 

73.809(a) intro. Interference 

protection to full service FM stations. 

73.810 Third Adjacent channel 

interference. 

73.811 LPFM power and antenna 

height requirements. 

73.825 Protection to reception of TV 

channel 6. 

73.827 Interference to the input 

signals of FM translator or FM booster 

stations. 

Brief Description: This rule helps 

protect the input signals of FM 

translator and FM booster stations from 

interference by low power FM stations. 

(Creation of a Low Power Radio Service; 

Amendment of Service and Eligibility 

Rules for FM Broadcast Translator 

Stations, Sixth Order on 

Reconsideration, FCC 13–134). 

Need: This rule is necessary to 

prevent interference from low power 

FM stations and protect the signals of 

FM translator and booster stations. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 

336, and 339. 

Section Number and Title: 

73.827(a) intro., (a)(1) and (b)

Interference to the input signals of FM 

translator or FM booster stations. 

Brief Description: These rules 

implement the provisions of the Local 

Community Radio Act of 2010. They 

also propose changes to rules intended 

to promote the low power FM service’s 

localism and diversity goals, reduce the 

potential for licensing abuses, and 

clarify certain rules. (Creation of a Low 

Power Radio Service; Amendment of 

Service and Eligibility Rules for FM 

Broadcast Translator Stations, Sixth 

Report and Order, FCC 12–144). 

Need: These rules are necessary to 

implement the provisions of the Local 

Community Radio Act of 2010. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 

336, and 339. 

Section Number and Title: 

73.850(c) Operating schedule. 

73.853(a)(3), (b)(4), and (c) Licensing 

requirements and service. 

73.855 Ownership limits. 

73.860 Cross-ownership limits. 

73.870(a) intro. Processing of LPFM 

broadcast station applications. 

73.871(c)(5), (6), and (7)

Amendment of LPFM broadcast station 

applications. 

73.872 (b), (c)(4), (d), and (e)

Selection procedure for mutually 

exclusive LPFM applications. 

73.873 LPFM license period. 

Brief Description: This rule helps 

establish a single protection scheme for 

tower construction and modification 

near AM tower arrays and designates 

‘‘moment method’’ computer modeling 

as the principal means of determining 

whether a nearby tower affects an AM 

radiation pattern. (An Inquiry Into the 

Commission’s Policies and Rules 

Regarding AM Radio Service Directional 

Antenna Performance Verification, 

Third Report and Order and Second 

Order on Reconsideration, FCC 13–115). 

Need: This rule is necessary to 

simplify the Commission’s licensing 

procedures by replacing timeconsuming direct measurement 

procedures with an efficient computer 

modeling methodology that is reflective 

of current practices. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 

336, and 339. 

Section Number and Title: 

73.875(c) intro. Modification of 

transmission systems. 

Subpart H—Rules Applicable to All 

Broadcast Stations 

Brief Description: These rules help 

establish a single protection scheme for 

tower construction and modification 

near AM tower arrays and designates 

‘‘moment method’’ computer modeling 

as the principal means of determining 

whether a nearby tower affects an AM 

radiation pattern. (An Inquiry Into the 

Commission’s Policies and Rules 

Regarding AM Radio Service Directional 

Antenna Performance Verification, 

Third Report and Order and Second 

Order on Reconsideration, FCC 13–115). 

Need: These rules are necessary to 

simplify the Commission’s licensing 

procedures by replacing timeconsuming direct measurement 

procedures with an efficient computer 

modeling methodology that is reflective 

of current practices. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 

336, and 339. 

Section Number and Title: 

73.1675(c)(1) Auxiliary antennas. 

73.1690(c) intro Modification of 

transmission systems. 

Subpart J—Class A Televison 

Broadcast Stations 

73.6025(c) Antenna system and 

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SUBCHAPTER C—BROADCAST RADIO 

SERVICES 

PART 74—EXPERIMENTAL RADIO, 

AUXILIARY, SPECIAL BROADCAST 

AND OTHER PROGRAM 

DISTRIBUTIONAL SERVICES 

Subpart—General; Rules Applicable to 

All Services in Part 74 

Brief Description: Revises scope of 

rules within the subpart to streamline 

and modernize the Commission’s 

experimental radio rules. (Promoting 

Expanded Opportunities for Radio 

Experimentation and Market Trials 

under Part 5 of the Commission’s Rules 

and Streamlining Other Related Rules 

2006 Biennial Review of 

Telecommunications Regulations—Part 

2 Administered by the Office of 

Engineering and Technology (OET), 

Report and Order, FCC 13–15). 

Need: These rules are necessary to 

define the scope of the service defined 

in the subpart and implement the 

Commission’s streamlining of the 

experimental radio rules. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

307, 309, 310, 325, 336, and 554. 

Section Number and Title: 

74.1 Scope. 

Brief Description: Revises scope of 

rules within the subpart to streamline 

and modernize the Commission’s 

experimental radio rules. (Promoting 

Expanded Opportunities for Radio 

Experimentation and Market Trials 

under Part 5 of the Commission’s Rules 

and Streamlining Other Related Rules 

2006 Biennial Review of 

Telecommunications Regulations—Part 

2 Administered by the Office of 

Engineering and Technology (OET), 

Report and Order, FCC 13–15). 

Need: These rules are necessary to 

define the scope of the service defined 

in the subpart and implement the 

Commission’s streamlining of the 

experimental radio rules. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

307, 309, 310, 325, 336, and 554. 

Section Number and Title: 

74.5 intro. Cross reference to rules in 

other parts. 

Brief Description: Revises scope of 

rules within the subpart to streamline 

and modernize the Commission’s 

experimental radio rules. (Promoting 

Expanded Opportunities for Radio 

Experimentation and Market Trials 

under Part 5 of the Commission’s Rules 

and Streamlining Other Related Rules 

2006 Biennial Review of 

Telecommunications Regulations—Part 

2 Administered by the Office of 

Engineering and Technology (OET), 

Report and Order, FCC 13–15). 

Need: These rules are necessary to 

define the scope of the service defined 

in the subpart and implement the 

Commission’s streamlining of the 

experimental radio rules. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

307, 309, 310, 325, 336, and 554. 

Section Number and Title: 

74.15 Station license period. 

Brief Description: Revises scope of 

rules within the subpart to streamline 

and modernize the Commission’s 

experimental radio rules. (Promoting 

Expanded Opportunities for Radio 

Experimentation and Market Trials 

under Part 5 of the Commission’s Rules 

and Streamlining Other Related Rules 

2006 Biennial Review of 

Telecommunications Regulations—Part 

2 Administered by the Office of 

Engineering and Technology (OET), 

Report and Order, FCC 13–15). 

Need: These rules are necessary to 

define the scope of the service defined 

in the subpart and implement the 

Commission’s streamlining of the 

experimental radio rules. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 

307, 309, 310, 325, 336, and 554. 

Section Number and Title: 

74.16 Temporary extension of 

station licenses. 

74.28 Additional orders. 

Subpart G—Low Power TV and 

Translator Stations 

Brief Description: Revises rule to cross 

reference revised experimental radio 

rules. (Promoting Expanded 

Opportunities for Radio 

Experimentation and Market Trials 

under Part 5 of the Commission’s Rules 

and Streamlining Other Related Rules 

2006 Biennial Review of 

Telecommunications Regulations—Part 

2 Administered by the Office of 

Engineering and Technology (OET), 

Report and Order, FCC 13–15). 

Need: This rule is necessary to cross 

reference rules applicable to the service 

covered by this subpart and implement 

the Commission’s streamlining of the 

experimental radio rules. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307, 

309, 336, and 554. 

Section Number and Title: 

74.780 Broadcast regulations 

applicable to translators and low power 

stations. 

Subpart L—FM Broadcast Translator 

Stations and FM Broadcast Booster 

Stations 

Brief Description: This rule helps 

establish a single protection scheme for 

tower construction and modification 

near AM tower arrays and designates 

‘‘moment method’’ computer modeling 

as the principal means of determining 

whether a nearby tower affects an AM 

radiation pattern. (An Inquiry Into the 

Commission’s Policies and Rules 

Regarding AM Radio Service Directional 

Antenna Performance Verification, 

Third Report and Order and Second 

Order on Reconsideration, FCC 13–115). 

Need: This rule is necessary to 

simplify the Commission’s licensing 

procedures by replacing timeconsuming direct measurement 

procedures with an efficient computer 

modeling methodology that is reflective 

of current practices. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307, 

309, 336, and 554. 

Section Number and Title: 

74.1237(e) Antenna location. 

PART 76—MULTICHANNEL VIDEO 

AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICE 

Subpart K—Technical Standards 

Brief Description: This rule addresses 

cable operators ability to encrypt the 

basic service tier in all-digital systems, 

provided that those cable operators 

undertake certain consumer protection 

measures for a limited period of time in 

order to minimize any potential 

subscriber disruption. (Basic Service 

Tier Encryption; Compatibility Between 

Cable Systems and Consumer 

Electronics Equipment, Report and 

Order, FCC 12–126). 

Need: This rule is necessary to protect 

consumers if a cable operator encrypts 

the basic service tier. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 153, 

154, 301, 302, 302a, 303, 303a, 307, 308, 

309, 312, 315, 317, 325, 339, 340, 341, 

503, 521, 522, 531, 532, 534, 535, 536, 

537, 543, 544, 544a, 545, 548, 549, 552, 

554, 556, 558, 560, 561, 571, 572, and 

573. 

Section Number and Title: 

76.630(a) Compatibility with 

consumer electronics equipment. 

Subpart O—Competitive Access to 

Cable Programming 

Brief Description: These rules 

establish policies and procedures for 

addressing exclusive contracts involving 

satellite-delivered, cable-affiliated 

programming on a case-by-case basis. 

(Revision of the Commission’s Program 

Access Rules, Report and Order, FCC 

12–123). 

Need: These rules are necessary to 

promote competition in the video 

distribution market. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 153, 

154, 301, 302, 302a, 303, 303a, 307, 308, 

309, 312, 315, 317, 325, 339, 340, 341, 

503, 521, 522, 531, 532, 534, 535, 536, 

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573. 

Section Number and Title: 

76.1002(c)(3)(i), (ii) intro., (4) intro., 

and (5) intro. Specific unfair practices 

prohibited. 

76.1003(e)(1), (j), and (m) Program 

access proceedings. 

76.1004(b) Applicability of program 

access rules to common. carriers and 

affiliates. 

Subpart S—Open Video Systems 

76.1507(a)(3) and (b) Competitive 

access to satellite cable programming. 

PART 79—ACCESSIBILITY OF VIDEO 

PROGRAMMING 

Subpart A—Video Programming 

Owners, Providers, and Distributors 

Brief Description: This rule 

implements the Twenty-First Century 

Communications and Video 

Accessibility Act of 2010 by requiring 

video programming distributors and 

video programming providers 

(including program owners) to make 

televised emergency information 

accessible to individuals who are blind 

and visually impaired. (Accessible 

Emergency Information, Apparatus 

Requirements for Emergency 

Information and Video Description: 

Implementation of the Twenty-First 

Century Communications and Video 

Accessibility Act of 2010, Report and 

Order and Further Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking, FCC 13–45). 

Need: This rule is necessary to ensure 

access to emergency information for 

individuals who are blind and visually 

impaired in furtherance of the TwentyFirst Century Communications and 

Video Accessibility Act of 2010. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152(a), 

154(i), 303, 307, 309, 310, 330, 544a, 

613, and 617. 

Section Number and Title: 

79.2(b) and (c) Accessibility of 

programming providing emergency 

information. 

Subpart B—Apparatus 

Brief Description: These rules 

implements the Twenty-First Century 

Communications and Video 

Accessibility Act of 2010 by requiring 

the manufacturers of devices that 

display video programming to ensure 

that certain apparatus are able to make 

available audio description and 

accessible emergency information 

provided via the secondary audio 

stream. (Accessible Emergency 

Information, Apparatus Requirements 

for Emergency Information and Video 

Description: Implementation of the 

Twenty-First Century Communications 

and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, 

Report and Order, FCC 13–45). 

Need: These rules are necessary to 

ensure access to audio description and 

emergency information for individuals 

who are blind and visually impaired in 

furtherance of the Twenty-First Century 

Communications and Video 

Accessibility Act of 2010. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152(a), 

154(i), 303, 307, 309, 310, 330, 544a, 

613, and 617. 

Section Number and Title: 

79.105(a),(b), and (c) Audio 

description and emergency information 

accessibility requirements for all 

apparatus. 

79.106 Audio description and 

emergency information accessibility 

requirements for recording devices. 

Brief Description: These rules modify 

and clarify prior Commission decisions 

regarding apparatus used by consumers 

to view video programming. (Closed 

Captioning of internet ProtocolDelivered Video Programming: 

Implementation of the Twenty-First 

Century Communications and Video 

Accessibility Act of 2010, Order on 

Reconsideration, FCC 13–84). 

Need: This rule is necessary to ensure 

access to video programming for those 

that are deaf or hard of hearing in 

furtherance of the Twenty-First Century 

Communications and Video 

Accessibility Act of 2010. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151, 152(a), 

154(i), 303, 307, 309, 310, 330, 544a, 

613, and 617. 

Section Number and Title: 

79.101(a)(2) note Closed caption 

decoder requirements for analog 

television receivers. 

79.102(a)(3) note Closed caption 

decoder requirements for digital 

television receivers and converter boxes. 

79.103(a) note Closed caption 

decoder requirements for apparatus. 

79.104 (a) note Closed caption 

decoder requirements for recording 

devices. 

PART 80—STATIONS IN THE 

MARITIME SERVICE 

Subpart D—Operator Requirements 

Brief Description: The part 80 rules 

state the conditions under which radios 

may be licensed and used in the 

maritime services, but these rules do not 

govern radio stations operated by 

agencies of the U.S. Government. 

Subpart D sets forth operator 

requirements, and section 80.151 

provides for classification of operator 

licenses and endorsements. 

Need: Section 80.151(b)(12) was 

added to include T. Radiotelegraph 

Operator Licenses as a type of license 

issued by the Commission and is 

needed on an ongoing basis to ensure 

this type of license is available to 

licensees. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151–155, 301– 

609; 3 UST 3450, 3 UST 4726, 12 UST 

2377. 

Section Number and Title: 

80.151(b)(12) Classification of 

operator licenses and endorsements. 

Subpart H—Frequencies 

Brief Description: Section 80.377 lists 

the frequencies designated for ship earth 

stations. 

Need: By setting forth frequencies that 

are available for ship earth stations, the 

Commission furthers the statutory 

requirement to assign bands of 

frequencies to the various classes of 

stations. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 151–155, 301– 

609; 3 U.S.T. 3450, 3 U.S.T. 4726, 12 

U.S.T. 2377. 

Section Number and Title: 

80.377 Frequencies for ship earth 

stations. 

PART 87—AVIATION SERVICES 

Subpart B—Applications and Licenses 

Brief Description: Section 87.27 states 

that licenses in the aviation services 

will normally issued for a ten-year term. 

Need: This rule implements, for this 

rule part, the statutory requirement that 

licenses for the use of channels be 

issued for limited periods of time. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303 and 

307(e). 

Section Number and Title: 

87.27 License term. 

Subpart C—Operating Requirements 

and Procedures 

Brief Description: The part 87 rules 

state the conditions under which radio 

stations may be licensed and used in the 

aviation services, but these rules do not 

govern U.S. Government radio stations. 

Subpart C sets forth operating 

requirements and procedures, and 

section 87.87 provides classification of 

operator licenses and endorsements. 

Need: Section 87.87(b)(4) added T. 

Radiotelegraph Operator Licenses as a 

type of license issued by the 

Commission under this part and is 

needed on an ongoing basis to ensure 

this type of license is available to 

licensees. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, and 

307(e), unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

87.87(b)(4) Classification of operator 

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Subpart I—Aeronautical Enroute 

Stations, Aeronautical Fixed Stations, 

and Aircraft Data Link Land Test 

Stations 

Brief Description: The part 87 rules 

state the conditions under which radio 

stations may be licensed and used in the 

aviation services, but these rules do not 

govern U.S. Government radio stations. 

Subpart I oversees aeronautical enroute 

stations, aeronautical fixed stations, and 

aircraft data link land test stations. 

Sections 87.285 and 87.287 focus on 

aircraft data link land test stations, and 

these sections govern the scope of 

service and frequencies assignable, 

respectively. 

Need: Sections 87.285 and 87.287 are 

both needed on an ongoing basis to 

provide for the operation of aircraft data 

link land test stations in the public 

interest. Section 87.285 sets forth the 

scope of services, while section 87.287 

indicates the assignable frequencies to 

aircraft data link land test stations. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, and 

307(e), unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

87.285 Scope of service. 

87.287 Frequencies. 

Subpart L—Aeronautical Utility Mobile 

Stations 

Brief Description: The part 87 rules 

state the conditions under which radio 

stations may be licensed and used in the 

aviation services, but these rules do not 

govern U.S. Government radio stations. 

Subpart L sets forth rules for 

aeronautical utility mobile stations, and 

section 87.349 provides for assignable 

frequencies under these rules. 

Need: Section 87.349(f) was added to 

section 87.349 for assignment of the 

1090 MHz frequency for use by 

aeronautical utility mobile stations for 

ground vehicle identification and 

collision avoidance after coordination 

with the FAA and provides for five 

specific conditions, and this rule is 

needed on an ongoing basis. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, and 

307(e), unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

87.349 Frequencies. 

Subpart Q—Stations in the 

Radiodetermination Service 

Brief Description: The part 87 rules 

state the conditions under which radio 

stations may be licensed and used in the 

aviation services, but these rules do not 

govern U.S. Government radio stations. 

Subpart Q provides rules for stations in 

the radiodetermination service. Section 

87.475 sets forth assignable frequencies 

under this part while section 87.483 

describes and governs audio visual 

warning systems. 

Need: Sections 87.475(b)(10)–(14) 

were added to provide additional 

frequencies for radionavigation land 

stations while section 87.483 was added 

to explain and govern audio visual 

warning systems, and both rules are 

needed on an ongoing basis. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, and 

307(e), unless otherwise noted. 

Section Number and Title: 

87.475 Frequencies. 

87.483 Audio visual warning 

systems. 

PART 90—PRIVATE LAND MOBILE 

RADIO SERVICES 

Subpart A—General Information 

Brief Description: These rules address 

permissible content under the Travelers’ 

Information Stations (TIS) rules must 

continue to have a nexus to travel, an 

emergency, or an imminent threat of 

danger. The rules also define and 

authorize TIS, to allow the use of all 

Part 90 facilities, including TIS, for the 

transmission of ‘‘any communications 

related directly to the imminent safetyof-life or property,’’ and for emergency 

communications ‘‘during a period of 

emergency in which the normal 

communication facilities are disrupted 

as a result of hurricane, flood, 

earthquake or similar disaster. 

Need: These rules are necessary to 

promote an efficient and effective TIS 

system in order to ensure travelers have 

access to emergency information 

relevant to their journey. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 54(i), 161, 

303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7), 1401–1473. 

Section Number and Title: 

90.7 Definitions 

Subpart F—Radiolocation Service 

Brief Description: The part 90 rules 

govern private land mobile radio 

services. Subpart F sets forth rules for 

radiolocation services. Section 90.103 

provides for eligibility requirements and 

assignable frequencies for radiolocation 

services under this part. 

Need: The revised text of section 

90.103(c)(30) explains that this 

frequency band is shared with and is on 

a secondary basis to the Government 

Radiolocation Service, the Fixed 

Satellite Service in part 25, and the 

Citizens Broadband Radio Service in 

part 96 and that no new licenses for 

Non-Federal Radiolocation Services in 

this band will be issued after July 23, 

2015. This rule is needed on an ongoing 

basis. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 

303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7), 1401–1473. 

Section Number and Title: 

90.103 Radiolocation service. 

Subpart H—Policies Governing the 

Assignment of Frequencies 

Brief Description: These rules provide 

detailed information concerning the 

policies under which the Commission 

assigns frequencies for the use of 

licensees under this part, frequency 

coordination procedures, and 

procedures under which licensees may 

cooperatively share radio facilities. 

Need: The rules discuss the 

conditions and limitations by which 

authorized stations may share their 

station. 

Legal Basis 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 

303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7), 1401–1473. 

Section Number and Title: 

90.179 Shared use of radio stations 

Subpart I—General Technical 

Standards 

Brief Description: The part 90 rules 

govern private land mobile radio 

services. Subpart I sets forth general 

technical standards. Section 90.203 

describes the certification required for 

transmitters. 

Need: Section 90.203(p) is needed on 

an ongoing basis to provide for the 

certification requirements for signal 

boosters. 90.205 is needed on an 

ongoing basis for efficient and effective 

operations without interference. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 

303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7), 1401–1473. 

Section Number and Title: 

90.203 Certification required. 

90.205 Power and antenna height 

limits 

Subpart J—Non-Voice and Other 

Specialized Operations 

Brief Description: These rules address 

permissible content under the Travelers’ 

Information Stations (TIS) rules must 

continue to have a nexus to travel, an 

emergency, or an imminent threat of 

danger. The rules also define and 

authorize TIS, to allow the use of all 

Part 90 facilities, including TIS, for the 

transmission of ‘‘any communications 

related directly to the imminent safetyof-life or property,’’ and for emergency 

communications ‘‘during a period of 

emergency in which the normal 

communication facilities are disrupted 

as a result of hurricane, flood, 

earthquake or similar disaster. 

Need: These rules are necessary to 

promote an efficient and effective TIS 

system in order to ensure travelers have 

access to emergency information 

relevant to their journey. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 4(i), 11, 303(g), 

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Section Number and Title: 

90.242 Travelers’ information 

stations. 

Brief Description: Section 90.250 

describes how meteor burst 

communications may be authorized for 

the use of private radio stations. 

Need: This rule furthers the 

Commission’s interests in promoting the 

use of the radio spectrum by setting 

forth the frequency bands, technical 

requirements, and geographic use area 

for this particular type of radio 

communication. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 

303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7), 1401–1473. 

Section Number and Title: 

90.250 Meteor burst 

communications. 

Subpart N—Operating Requirements 

Brief Description: The part 90 rules 

govern private land mobile radio 

services. Subpart N sets forth operating 

requirements. Section 90.425 requires 

stations licensed under this part to 

transmit identification in accordance 

with the listed procedures. 

Need: Section 90.425(f) was added to 

provide special provisions for stations 

licensed under this part that are not 

classified as commercial mobile radio 

service providers under part 20 of this 

chapter, and the rule is needed on an 

ongoing basis. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 

303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7), 1401–1473. 

Section Number and Title: 

90.425 Station identification. 

Subpart R—Regulations Governing the 

Licensing and Use of Frequencies in 

the 763–775 and 793–805 MHz Bands 

Brief Description: These rules 

primarily address technical issues 

associated with the 758–769/788–799 

MHz band, which is licensed to the First 

Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) 

on a nationwide basis. 

Need: To set forth the regulations 

governing the licensing and operations 

of all systems operating in the 758–775 

MHz and 788–805 MHz frequency 

bands, including eligibility, operational, 

planning and licensing requirements 

and technical standards for stations 

licensed in these bands. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 

303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7), 1401–1473. 

Section Number and Title: 

90.523 Eligibility. 

90.533 Transmitting sites near the 

U.S./Canada or U.S./Mexico border. 

90.542 Broadband transmitting 

power limits. 

90.543 Emission limitations. 

90.549 Transmitter certification. 

90.555 Information exchange. 

PART 101—FIXED MICROWAVE 

SERVICES 

Subpart C—Technical Standards 

Brief Description: Section 101.129 

describes what a radio station applicant 

must determine with respect to 

technical considerations applicable to 

transmitter locations prior to filing its 

license application. 

Need: This rule furthers the 

Commission’s interest in managing the 

use of the radiofrequency spectrum as 

well as its statutory requirement to 

determine the location of individual 

stations. 

Legal Basis: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303. 

Section Number and Title: 

101.129 Transmitter location. 

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BILLING CODE 6712–01–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

National Highway Traffic Safety 

Administration 

49 CFR Part 595 

[Docket No. NHTSA–2024–0046] 

RIN 2127–AL64 

Make Inoperative Exemptions; Retrofit 

Air Bag On-Off Switches and Air Bag 

Deactivations 

AGENCY: National Highway Traffic 

Safety Administration (NHTSA), 

Department of Transportation (DOT). 

ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: This Notice of Proposed 

Rulemaking proposes amendments to 

the requirements and processes for 

individuals to request that the agency 

permit them to have an air bag on-off 

switch installed in their vehicle. The 

proposed amendments would eliminate 

the sunset date, and would also narrow 

the population of people eligible to have 

an on-off switch installed. Furthermore, 

the agency also proposes amendments 

to several appendices, and proposes the 

addition of a new appendix. Lastly, this 

NPRM proposes that NHTSA codify its 

process for reviewing requests for air 

bag deactivations, which are currently 

granted or denied through the agency’s 

enforcement discretion. In this 

document, NHTSA solicits feedback 

from the public to better inform the 

agency’s decision-making on the 

proposed amendments. 

DATES: You should submit your 

comments early enough to be received 

not later than November 18, 2024. 

Proposed effective date: We propose 

that the effective date for the 

amendments in this rulemaking action 

would be immediately after the date of 

publication of the final rule in the 

Federal Register. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

to the docket number identified in the 

heading of this document by any of the 

following methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

online instructions for submitting 

comments. 

• Mail: Docket Management Facility: 

U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 

New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 

Washington, DC 20590–0001. 

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New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building 

Ground Floor, Room W12–140, between 

9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST, Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. 

• Fax: (202) 493–2251. 

Instructions: All submissions must 

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Number (RIN) for this rulemaking. Note 

that all comments received will be 

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comments received before the close of 

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we will also consider comments filed 

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Docket: For access to the docket to 

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comments received, go to https://

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