Federal Register / Vol. 66, No. 3 / Thursday, January 4, 2001 / Notices 795

Dated: December 22, 2000.

Kerrigan G. Clough,

Assistant Regional Administrator, Office of

Partnerships and Regulatory Assistance.

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[DA 00–2907]

The Wireless Telecommunications

Bureau Seeks Comment on a Draft

Programmatic Agreement With

Respect to Co-Locating Wireless

Antennas on Existing Structures

AGENCY: Federal Communications

Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: In this public notice, we

request comments on a Nationwide

Programmatic Agreement that would

adopt streamlined procedures for review

of co-locations of antennas under the

National Historic Preservation Act

(NHPA), 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq. This

Nationwide Programmatic Agreement is

being considered for potential execution

by the Federal Communications

Commission, the National Conference of

State Historic Preservation Officers, and

the Advisory Council on Historic

Preservation on or about January 29,

2001.

DATES: Comments are due on or before

January 23, 2001.

ADDRESSES: All comments should

reference DA 00–2907 and should be

filed with the Office of the Secretary,

Federal Communications Commission,

445 Twelfth Street, SW., TW B204,

Washington, DC 20554. A copy of each

filing should be sent to International

Transcription Services, Inc. (ITS), 445

Twelfth Street, SW., Room CY–B402,

Washington, DC 20554. In addition,

parties should send two copies to Joel

Taubenblatt, Federal Communications

Commission, Wireless

Telecommunications Bureau,

Commercial Wireless Division, 445

Twelfth Street, SW., Room 4A260,

Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joel

Taubenblatt, Wireless

Telecommunications Bureau, at (202)

418–1513.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a

summary of the Public Notice, DA 00–

2907, released December 26, 2000. The

Public Notice is available for inspection

and copying during normal business

hours in the FCC Reference Center, 445

Twelfth Street, SW., Washington DC.

The complete text may be purchased

from the Commission’s copy contractor,

International Transcription Service,

Inc., 445 Twelfth Street, SW., Room CY–

B402, Washington DC 20554, (202) 857–

3800. The document is also available via

the internet at: http://www.fcc.gov/

Bureaus/Wireless/Public_Notices/2000

under the DA 00–2907 file.

Appendix A to the Public Notice

Draft Nationwide Programmatic

Agreement among the Federal

Communications Commission, the

National Conference of State Historic

Preservation Officers and the Advisory

Council on Historic Preservation for the

Co-location of Antennas

Whereas, the Federal

Communications Commission (FCC)

establishes rules and procedures for

licensing wireless communications

systems in the United States and its

Possessions and Territories; and,

Whereas, the FCC has deregulated the

review of applications for the

construction of individual wireless

communications antennas and, under

this framework, licensees are required to

prepare an environmental assessment

(EA) when the licensee determines that

the proposed construction falls within

one of certain environmental categories,

including situations which may affect

historical sites listed or eligible for

listing in the National Register; and,

Whereas, Section 106 of the National

Historic Preservation Act requires

federal agencies to take into account the

effects of their undertakings on historic

properties and to give the Advisory

Council on Historic Preservation

(Council) a reasonable opportunity to

comment; and,

Whereas, Section 36 CFR 800.14(b) of

the Council’s regulations, ‘‘Protection of

Historic Properties’’ (36 CFR Part 800),

allows for programmatic agreements to

streamline and tailor the Section 106

review process to particular federal

programs; and,

Whereas, in August 2000, the Council

established a Telecommunications

Working Group to provide a forum for

the FCC, Industry representatives, State

Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs)

and Tribal Historic Preservation

Organizations (THPOs), and the Council

to discuss improved coordination of

Section 106 compliance regarding

wireless communications projects

involving historic properties; and,

Whereas, the FCC, the Council and

Working Group have developed this

Programmatic Agreement in accordance

with 36 CFR 800.14(b) to address the

Section 106 review process as it applies

to the co-location of antennas (i.e., the

placement of antennas on existing

towers and existing buildings and other

non-tower structures); and,

Whereas, the FCC encourages

licensees to consider co-location of

antennas where technically and

economically feasible, in order to

minimize the need for new tower

construction; and,

Whereas, the execution of this

Nationwide Programmatic Agreement

will streamline the Section 106 review

of co-location proposals and thereby

minimize the need for the construction

of new towers, thus limiting potential

effects on historic properties resulting

from the construction of new towers;

and,

Whereas, the FCC and the Council

have agreed that measures should be

incorporated into a Nationwide

Programmatic Agreement to better

manage the Section 106 consultation

process and streamline reviews for colocation of antennas; and,

Whereas, the FCC has consulted with

the National Conference of State

Historic Preservation Officers

(NCSHPO) and requested its signature

on this Nationwide Programmatic

Agreement in accordance with 36 CFR

800.14(b)(2)(iii); and,

Whereas, the FCC has consulted with

Indian Tribes regarding the terms of this

Nationwide Programmatic Agreement

and clarified that the terms of this

Programmatic Agreement do not apply

on tribal lands, nor does it preclude

Indian tribes or Native Hawaiian

Organizations from requesting

consultation with the FCC regarding colocation activities; and,

Whereas, the execution and

implementation of this Nationwide

Programmatic Agreement will not

preclude members of the public from

filing complaints regarding Section 106

with the FCC or the Council regarding

the construction of any existing tower or

any activity covered under the terms of

this Programmatic Agreement.

Now Therefore, the FCC, the Council,

and NCSHPO agree that the FCC will

meet its Section 106 compliance

responsibilities for the co-location of

antennas involving historic properties

as follows.

Stipulations

The FCC, in coordination with

licensees or tower construction

companies, will ensure that the

following measures are carried out. For

the purpose of this Programmatic

Agreement, ‘‘towers’’ are defined as

structures built for the primary purpose

of siting equipment used for radio

communications services.

796 Federal Register / Vol. 66, No. 3 / Thursday, January 4, 2001 / Notices

I. Co-Location of Antennas on Existing

Towers Constructed on or Before

December 31, 2000

A. A licensee or tower construction

company may place new antennas on

existing towers constructed on or before

December 31, 2000 without such

undertakings having to be reviewed

under the consultation process set forth

under Subpart B of 36 CFR Part 800,

unless:

1. The mounting of the antenna will

result in a substantial increase in the

size of the tower as defined in

Attachment A; or

2. The construction of the tower has

been determined to have an effect on

historic properties by the FCC, unless

such effect has been avoided,

minimized or mitigated through an

existing conditional No Adverse Effect

determination or Memorandum of

Agreement; or

3. The tower is the subject of a

pending environmental review or

related proceeding before the FCC

involving compliance with Section 106

of the National Historic Preservation

Act; or

4. The licensee or tower construction

company or its authorized

representative has received written or

electronic notice from any source,

which notice can be provided at any

time, that the FCC is in receipt of a

pending complaint or allegation from a

member of the public, a SHPO/THPO or

the Council that the co-location has an

adverse effect on historic properties.

II. Co-Location of Antennas on New

Towers Constructed After December 31,

2000

A. A licensee or tower construction

company may mount antennas on

towers constructed after December 31,

2000 without such undertakings having

to be reviewed under the consultation

process set forth under Subpart B of 36

CFR Part 800, unless:

1. The Section 106 review process for

the tower set forth in 36 CFR Part 800

and any associated environmental

reviews required by the FCC have not

been completed; or

2. The mounting of the new antenna

will result in a substantial increase in

the size of the tower as defined in

Attachment A; or

3. The construction of the tower has

been determined to have an effect on

historic properties by the FCC, unless

such effect has been avoided,

minimized or mitigated through a

conditional No Adverse Effect

determination or execution of a

Memorandum of Agreement; or

4. The licensee or tower construction

company or its authorized

representative has received written or

electronic notice from any source,

which notice can be provided at any

time, that the FCC is in receipt of a

pending complaint or allegation from an

interested person, a SHPO/THPO or the

Council that the co-location has an

adverse effect on historic properties.

III. Co-Location of Antennas on

Buildings and Non-Tower Structures

Outside of Historic Districts

A. A licensee may mount antennas on

buildings or non-tower structures

without such undertakings having to be

reviewed under the consultation process

set forth under Subpart B of 36 CFR Part

800, unless:

1. The building or structure is over 45

years old; or

2. The building or structure is inside

the boundary of a historic district or, if

visible from the ground level of the

historic district, is within 250 feet of the

boundary of the historic district; or

3. The building or non-tower structure

is a designated National Historic

Landmark, designated as an historic

property by the local jurisdiction, listed

in the State register of historic

properties, or listed in or eligible for

listing in the National Register of

Historic Places based upon the review of

the licensee or tower construction

company; or

4. The mounting of the antenna on the

non-tower structure or building is the

subject of a pending environmental

review or related proceeding before the

FCC involving compliance with Section

106 of the National Historic

Preservation Act; or

5. The licensee or tower construction

company or its authorized

representative has received written or

electronic notice from any source,

which notice can be provided at any

time, that the FCC is in receipt of a

pending complaint or allegation from an

interested person, a SHPO/THPO or the

Council that the mounting of the

antenna on the building or other nontower structure has an adverse effect on

historic properties.

B. Should the SHPO/THPO or Council

determine that the co-location of an

antenna or its associated equipment

installed under the terms of Stipulation

III has resulted in an adverse effect on

historic properties, the SHPO/THPO or

Council shall notify the FCC

accordingly. The FCC shall comply with

the requirements of Section 106 and 36

CFR Part 800 for this particular

undertaking.

IV. Monitoring

A. Licensees and tower construction

companies shall retain records of the

placement of all their antennas,

including co-locations subject to this

Nationwide Programmatic Agreement,

consistent with FCC rules and

procedures.

B. The Council will forward to the

FCC any written objections it receives

from members of the public regarding a

co-location activity or general

compliance with the provisions of this

Nationwide Programmatic Agreement

within thirty (30) days following receipt

of the written objection. The FCC will

forward a copy of the written objection

to the appropriate licensee or tower

company.

V. Termination

A. If the FCC determines that it

cannot implement the terms of this

Nationwide Programmatic Agreement,

or if the NCSHPO or Council determines

that the Programmatic Agreement is not

being properly implemented, the FCC,

NCSHPO or Council may propose to

other signatories that the Programmatic

Agreement be terminated.

B. The party proposing to terminate

the Programmatic Agreement shall so

notify all signatories in writing,

explaining the reasons for the proposed

termination and affording them at least

thirty (30) days to consult and seek

alternatives to termination. Should the

consultation fail, the Programmatic

Agreement will be terminated.

C. In the event that the Programmatic

Agreement is terminated, the FCC shall

advise its licensees and tower

construction companies of the

termination and of the need to comply

with Section 106 on a case-by-case basis

for co-location activities.

VI. Duration of the Programmatic

Agreement

A. This Programmatic Agreement for

co-location shall remain in force unless

the Programmatic Agreement is

terminated or superseded by a

comprehensive Programmatic

Agreement for wireless communications

antennas.

Execution of this Nationwide

Programmatic Agreement by the FCC,

NCSHPO and the Council, and

implementation of its terms, evidence

that the FCC has afforded the Council an

opportunity to comment on the colocation of antennas covered under the

FCC’s rules, and that the FCC has taken

into account the effects of these

undertakings on historic properties in

accordance with Section 106 of the

National Historic Preservation Act and

its implementing regulations, 36 CFR

Part 800.

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Attachment A

Definition of ‘‘Substantial Increase in

the Size of the Tower’’

For purposes of this document, the

term ‘‘substantial increase in the size of

the tower’’ means:

(1) The mounting of the proposed

antenna on the tower would increase

the existing height of the tower by more

than 10%, or by the height of one

additional antenna array with

separation from the nearest existing

antenna not to exceed twenty feet,

whichever is greater; or

(2) The mounting of the proposed

antenna would involve the installation

of more than the standard number of

new equipment cabinets for the

technology involved, not to exceed four,

or more than one new equipment

shelter; or

(3) The mounting of the proposed

antenna would involve adding an

appurtenance to the body of the tower

that would protrude from the edge of

the tower more than twenty feet, or

more than the width of the tower

structure at the level of the

appurtenance, whichever is greater; or

(4) The mounting of the proposed

antenna would involve excavation

outside the current tower site, defined

as the current boundaries of the leased

or owned property surrounding the

tower and any access or utility

easements currently related to the site.

Federal Communications Commission.

William F. Caton,

Deputy Secretary.

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DATE & TIME: Tuesday, January 9, 2001

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PLACE: 999 E Street, N.W., Washington,

D.C.

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the public.

ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: Compliance

matters pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437g.

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437g, 438(b), and Title 26, U.S.C.

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PLACE: 999 E Street, N.W., Washington,

D.C. (ninth floor).

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public.

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Approval of Minutes.

Advisory Opinion 2000–27: United

Citizens Party of South Carolina by

Michael Avey, Vice Chairman.

Final Audit Report on Schumer ’98.

Administrative Matters.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.

Ron Harris, Press Officer, Telephone:

(202) 694–1220.

Mary W. Dove,

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The Commission hereby gives notice

of the filing of the following

agreement(s) under the Shipping Act of

1984. Interested parties can review or

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Parties: P&O Nedlloyd Limited, P&O

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Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd.,

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., Mitsu

O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., Senator Line GmbH,

Yangming Marine Transport Corp., Zim

Israel Navigation Company.

Synopsis: The proposed agreement

authorizes members to establish and

operate an Internet Portal so they and

other user carriers may provide

information and offer services to their

respective customers worldwide.

By Order of the Federal Maritime

Commission.

Dated: December 28, 2000.

Bryant L. VanBrakle,

Secretary.

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A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

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