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 Federal Communications Commission 47 CFR Ch. I
 AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
 ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.
 SUMMARY: Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Commission publishes in the 
                            **Federal Register**
                             a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items and other significant proceedings under development or review that pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (U.S.C. 602). The Unified Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations and legal authorities that govern these proceedings. The complete Unified Agenda will be published on the internet in a searchable format at 
                            *www.reginfo.gov.*
 ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554.
 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura McGowan, Telecommunications Policy Specialist, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-0990.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings The Commission encourages public participation in its rulemaking process. To help keep the public informed of significant rulemaking proceedings, the Commission has prepared a list of important proceedings now in progress. The General Services Administration publishes the Unified Agenda in the 
                        **Federal Register**
                         in the spring and fall of each year. The following terms may be helpful in understanding the status of the proceedings included in this report: *Docket Number*
                        —assigned to a proceeding if the Commission has issued either a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or a Notice of Inquiry concerning the matter under consideration. The Commission has used docket numbers since January 1, 1978. Docket numbers consist of the last two digits of the calendar year in which the docket was established plus a sequential number that begins at 1 with the first docket initiated during a calendar year (
                        *e.g.,*
                         Docket No. 15-1 or Docket No. 17-1). The abbreviation for the responsible bureau usually precedes the docket number, as in “MB Docket No. 17-289,” which indicates that the responsible bureau is the Media Bureau. A docket number consisting of only five digits (
                        *e.g.,*
                         Docket No. 29622) indicates that the docket was established before January 1, 1978. *Notice of Inquiry (NOI)*
                        —issued by the Commission when it is seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas on a given topic. A comment period is specified during which all interested parties may submit comments. *Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)*
                        —issued by the Commission when it is proposing a specific change to Commission rules and regulations. Before any changes are actually made, interested parties may submit written comments on the proposed revisions. *Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)*
                        —issued by the Commission when additional comment in the proceeding is sought. *Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O)*
                        —issued by the Commission to deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a decision, or address a petition for reconsideration of a decision. *Rulemaking (RM) Number*
                        —assigned to a proceeding after the appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for rulemaking, but before the Commission has acted on the petition. *Report and Order (R&O)*
                        —issued by the Commission to state a new or amended rule or state that the Commission rules and regulations will not be revised. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
 Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau—Long-Term Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.282
Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278)
3060-AI14283
Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123)
3060-AI15284
Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service (VRS) Program (CG Docket No. 10-51)
3060-AJ42285
Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry (CG Docket No. 12-129)
3060-AJ84286
Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services; CG Docket No. 13-24
3060-AK01287
Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls (CG Docket No. 17-59)
3060-AK62288
Empowering Broadband Consumers Through Transparency
3060-AL33
 Economics—Long-Term Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.289
Development of Nationwide Broadband Data to Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans
3060-AJ15290
Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions (GN Docket No. 12-268)
3060-AJ82291
Broadband Data Collection
3060-AL42
 
 
 Office of Engineering and Technology—Long-Term Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.292
Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 19-138)
3060-AK96293
Allowing Earlier Equipment Marketing and Importation Opportunities; Petition to Expand Marketing Opportunities for Innovative Technologies (ET Docket No. 20-382 & RM-11857) NPRM, 86 FR 2337, January 1
3060-AL18294
Unlicensed White Space Device Operations in the Television Bands (ET Docket No. 20-36)
3060-AL22295
Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain through the Equipment Authorization and Competitive Bidding Programs; ET Docket No. 21-232, EA Docket No. 21-233
3060-AL23296
Wireless Microphones in the TV Bands (ET Docket No. 21-115), 600 MHz Guard Band, 600 MHz Duplex Gap, and the 941.5-944 MHz, 944-952 MHz, 952.850-956.250 MHz, 956.45-959.85 MHz, 1435-1525 MHz
3060-AL27297
FCC Seeks to Enable State-of-the-Art Radar Sensors in 60 GHz Band
3060-AL36298
FCC Proposes to Update Equipment Authorization Rules to Incorporate New and Revised Industry Standards
3060-AL39299
Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations (ET Docket No. 13-115)
3060-AL44300
FCC Looks to Open the Door to New Wireless Microphone Technologies
3060-AL45
 International Bureau—Long-Term Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.301
Update to Parts 2 and 25 Concerning NonGeostationary, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems, and Related Matters: IB Docket No. I6-408
3060-AK59302
Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 of the FCC Rules to Facilitate the Use of Earth Stations in Motion Communicating With Geostationary Orbit Space Stations in FSS Bands: IB Docket No. 17-95
3060-AK84303
Further Streamlining Part 25 Rules Governing Satellite Services: IB Docket No. 18-314
3060-AK87304
Facilitating the Communications of Earth Stations in Motion With Non-Geostationary Orbit Space Stations: IB Docket No. 18-315
3060-AK89305
Mitigation of Orbital Debris in the New Space Age: IB Docket No. 18-313
3060-AK90306
Process Reform for Executive Branch Review of Certain FCC Applications and Petitions Involving Foreign Ownership (IB Docket No. 16-155)
3060-AL12307
Parts 2 and 25 to Enable GSO FSS in the 17.3-17.8 GHz Band, Modernize Rules for 17/24 GHz BSS Space Stations, and Establish Off-Axis Uplink Power Limits for Extended Ka-Band FSS (IB Doc. No. 20-330)
3060-AL28308
Revising Spectrum Sharing Rules for Non-Geostationary Orbit, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems: IB Docket No. 21-456
3060-AL41
 Media Bureau—Long-Term Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.309
Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MM Docket No. 98-204)
3060-AH95310
Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185)
3060-AI38311
Preserving Vacant Channels in the UHF Television Band for Unlicensed Use; (MB Docket No. 15-146)
3060-AK43312
Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard (GN Docket No. 16-142)
3060-AK56313
2018 Quadrennial Regulatory Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules (MB Docket 18-349)
3060-AK77314
Equal Employment Opportunity Enforcement (MB Docket 19-177)
3060-AK86315
Duplication of Programming on Commonly Owned Radio Stations (MB Docket No. 19-310)
3060-AL19316
Sponsorship Identification Requirements for Foreign Government-Provided Programming (MB Docket No. 20-299)
3060-AL20317
FM Broadcast Booster Stations (MB Docket 20-401)
3060-AL21318
Revisions to Political Programming and Record-Keeping Rules (MB Docket No. 21-93)
3060-AL25319
Updating Broadcast Radio Technical Rules (MB Docket 21-263)
3060-AL26320
FM Broadcast Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification (MB Docket No. 21-422)
3060-AL32
 Office of Managing Director—Long-Term Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.321
Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees
3060-AK64
 
 
 Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau—Long-Term Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.322
Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements: PS Docket No. 07-114
3060-AJ52323
Improving Outage Reporting for Submarine Cables and Enhancing Submarine Cable Outage Data; GN Docket No. 15-206
3060-AK39324
Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications: PS Docket No. 15-80
3060-AK40325
New Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; ET Docket No. 04-35
3060-AK41326
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): PS Docket No. 15-91
3060-AK54327
911 Fee Diversion Rulemaking: PS Docket Nos. 20-291, 09-14
3060-AL31328
Resilient Networks, Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; PS Docket No 21-346, PS Docket No. 15-80, ET Docket No. 04-35
3060-AL43
 Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau—Completed Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.329
Blue Alert EAS Event Code
3060-AK63
 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Long-Term Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.330
Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90, and 95 of the Commission's Rules to Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters (WT Docket No. 10-4)
3060-AJ87331
Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Wireless Contraband Device Use in Correctional Facilities; GN Docket No. 13-111
3060-AK06332
Promoting Investment in the 3550-3700 MHz Band; GN Docket No. 17-258
3060-AK12333
Updating Part 1 Competitive Bidding Rules (WT Docket No. 14-170)
3060-AK28334
Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Services—Spectrum Frontiers: WT Docket 10-112
3060-AK44335
Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band: GN Docket No. 18-122
3060-AK76336
Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Promote Aviation Safety: WT Docket No. 19-140
3060-AK92337
Implementation of State and Local Governments' Obligation to Approve Certain Wireless Facility Modification Requests Under Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act of 2012 (WT Docket No.19-250)
3060-AL29338
Expanding Flexible Use of the 12.2-12.7 GHz Band, et al., WT Docket No. 20-443, et al
3060-AL40
 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau—Completed Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.339
Revisions to Reporting Requirements Governing Hearing Aid Compatible Mobile Handsets (WT Docket No. 17-228)
3060-AK72340
Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band, WT Docket No.18-120
3060-AK75
 Wireline Competition Bureau—Long-Term Actions
Sequence No.
Title
Regulation
                                 Identifier No.341
Local Telephone Networks That LECs Must Make Available to Competitors
3060-AH44342
Jurisdictional Separations
3060-AJ06343
Rural Call Completion; WC Docket No. 13-39
3060-AJ89344
Rates for Inmate Calling Services; WC Docket No. 12-375
3060-AK08345
Comprehensive Review of the Part 32 Uniform System of Accounts (WC Docket No. 14-130)
3060-AK20346
Restoring Internet Freedom (WC Docket No. 17-108); Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet (GN Docket No. 14-28)
3060-AK21347
Technology Transitions; GN Docket No 13-5, WC Docket No. 05-25; Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment; WC Docket No. 17-84
3060-AK32348
Numbering Policies for Modern Communications, WC Docket No. 13-97
3060-AK36349
Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act
3060-AK57350
Toll Free Assignment Modernization and Toll Free Service Access Codes: WC Docket No. 17-192, CC Docket No. 95-155
3060-AK91351
Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data Collection; WC Docket Nos. 19-195 and 11-10
3060-AK93352
Call Authentication Trust Anchor
3060-AL00353
Implementation of the National Suicide Improvement Act of 2018
3060-AL01354
Modernizing Unbundling and Resale Requirements in an Era of Next-Generation Networks and Services
3060-AL02355
Eliminating Ex Ante Pricing Regulation and Tariffing of Telephone Access Charges (WC Docket 20-71)
3060-AL03( print page 48381)356
Establishing a 5G Fund for Rural America; GN Docket No. 20-32
3060-AL15357
Improving Competitive Broadband Access to Multiple Tenant Environments
3060-AL35
 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Long-Term Actions 282. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278) [3060-AI14] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 227 *Abstract:*
                         In this docket, the Commission considers rules and policies to implement the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA). The TCPA places requirements on robocalls (calls using an automatic telephone dialing system, an autodialer, a prerecorded or, an artificial voice), telemarketing calls, and unsolicited fax advertisements. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
10/08/02
67 FR 62667FNPRM
04/03/03
68 FR 16250Order
07/25/03
68 FR 44144Order Effective
08/25/03Order on Reconsideration
08/25/03
68 FR 50978Order
10/14/03
68 FR 59130FNPRM
03/31/04
69 FR 16873Order
10/08/04
69 FR 60311Order
10/28/04
69 FR 62816Order on Reconsideration
04/13/05
70 FR 19330Order
06/30/05
70 FR 37705NPRM
12/19/05
70 FR 75102Public Notice
04/26/06
71 FR 24634Order
05/03/06
71 FR 25967NPRM
12/14/07
72 FR 71099Declaratory Ruling
02/01/08
73 FR 6041R&O
07/14/08
73 FR 40183Order on Reconsideration
10/30/08
73 FR 64556NPRM
03/22/10
75 FR 13471R&O
06/11/12
77 FR 34233Public Notice
06/30/10
75 FR 34244Public Notice (Reconsideration Petitions Filed)
10/03/12
77 FR 60343Announcement of Effective Date
10/16/12
77 FR 63240Opposition End Date
10/18/12Rule Corrections
11/08/12
77 FR 66935Declaratory Ruling (release date)
11/29/12Declaratory Ruling (release date)
05/09/13Declaratory Ruling and Order
10/09/15
80 FR 61129NPRM
05/20/16
81 FR 31889Declaratory Ruling
07/05/16R&O
11/16/16
81 FR 80594Public Notice
06/28/18
83 FR 26284Public Notice
10/03/18Declaratory Ruling
12/06/19Declaratory Ruling
12/09/19Order
03/17/20Declaratory Ruling
03/20/20Declaratory Ruling
06/25/20Declaratory Ruling and Order
06/25/20Order on Reconsideration
08/28/20Declaratory Ruling
09/04/20Declaratory Ruling
09/21/20NPRM
10/09/20
85 FR 64091Public Notice
12/17/20Declaratory Ruling
12/18/20Declaratory Ruling
01/15/21Order on Recon
02/12/21
86 FR 9299R&O
02/25/21
86 FR 11443Public Notice (Reconsideration Petitions Filed)
04/12/21
86 FR 18934Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Kristi Thornton, Deputy Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2467, 
                        *Email: kristi.thornton@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AI14 283. Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03-123) [3060-AI15] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225 *Abstract:*
                         This proceeding continues the Commission's inquiry into improving the quality of telecommunications relay service (TRS) and furthering the goal of functional equivalency, consistent with Congress' mandate that TRS regulations encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair the development of new technology. In this docket, the Commission explores ways to improve emergency preparedness for TRS facilities and services, new TRS technologies, public access to information and outreach, and issues related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
08/25/03
68 FR 50993R&O, Order on Reconsideration
09/01/04
69 FR 53346FNPRM
09/01/04
69 FR 53382Public Notice
02/17/05
70 FR 8034Declaratory Ruling/Interpretation
02/25/05
70 FR 9239Public Notice
03/07/05
70 FR 10930Order
03/23/05
70 FR 14568Public Notice/Announcement of Date
04/06/05
70 FR 17334Order
07/01/05
70 FR 38134Order on Reconsideration
08/31/05
70 FR 51643R&O
08/31/05
70 FR 51649Order
09/14/05
70 FR 54294Order
09/14/05
70 FR 54298Public Notice
10/12/05
70 FR 59346R&O/Order on Reconsideration
12/23/05
70 FR 76208Order
12/28/05
70 FR 76712Order
12/29/05
70 FR 77052NPRM
02/01/06
71 FR 5221Declaratory Ruling/Clarification
05/31/06
71 FR 30818FNPRM
05/31/06
71 FR 30848FNPRM
06/01/06
71 FR 31131Declaratory Ruling/Dismissal of Petition
06/21/06
71 FR 35553Clarification
06/28/06
71 FR 36690Declaratory Ruling on Reconsideration
07/06/06
71 FR 38268Order on Reconsideration
08/16/06
71 FR 47141MO&O
08/16/06
71 FR 47145Clarification
08/23/06
71 FR 49380FNPRM
09/13/06
71 FR 54009Final Rule; Clarification
02/14/07
72 FR 6960Order
03/14/07
72 FR 11789R&O
08/06/07
72 FR 43546Public Notice
08/16/07
72 FR 46060Order
11/01/07
72 FR 61813Public Notice
01/04/08
73 FR 863R&O/Declaratory Ruling
01/17/08
73 FR 3197Order
02/19/08
73 FR 9031Order
04/21/08
73 FR 21347R&O
04/21/08
73 FR 21252Order
04/23/08
73 FR 21843Public Notice
04/30/08
73 FR 23361Order
05/15/08
73 FR 28057Declaratory Ruling
07/08/08
73 FR 38928FNPRM
07/18/08
73 FR 41307R&O
07/18/08
73 FR 41286Public Notice
08/01/08
73 FR 45006( print page 48382)Public Notice
08/05/08
73 FR 45354Public Notice
10/10/08
73 FR 60172Order
10/23/08
73 FR 630782nd R&O and Order on Reconsideration
12/30/08
73 FR 79683Order
05/06/09
74 FR 20892Public Notice
05/07/09
74 FR 21364NPRM
05/21/09
74 FR 23815Public Notice
05/21/09
74 FR 23859Public Notice
06/12/09
74 FR 28046Order
07/29/09
74 FR 37624Public Notice
08/07/09
74 FR 39699Order
09/18/09
74 FR 47894Order
10/26/09
74 FR 54913Public Notice
05/12/10
75 FR 26701Order Denying Stay Motion (Release Date)
07/09/10Order
08/13/10
75 FR 49491Order
09/03/10
75 FR 54040NPRM
11/02/10
75 FR 67333NPRM
05/02/11
76 FR 24442Order
07/25/11
76 FR 44326Final Rule (Order)
09/27/11
76 FR 59551Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date
11/22/11
76 FR 72124Proposed Rule (Public Notice)
02/28/12
77 FR 11997Proposed Rule (FNPRM)
02/01/12
77 FR 4948First R&O
07/25/12
77 FR 43538Public Notice
10/29/12
77 FR 65526Order on Reconsideration
12/26/12
77 FR 75894Order
02/05/13
78 FR 8030Order (Interim Rule)
02/05/13
78 FR 8032NPRM
02/05/13
78 FR 8090Announcement of Effective Date
03/07/13
78 FR 14701NPRM Comment Period End
03/13/13FNPRM
07/05/13
78 FR 40407FNPRM Comment Period End
09/18/13R&O
07/05/13
78 FR 40582R&O
08/15/13
78 FR 49693FNPRM
08/15/13
78 FR 49717FNPRM Comment Period End
09/30/13R&O
08/30/13
78 FR 53684FNPRM
09/03/13
78 FR 54201NPRM
10/23/13
78 FR 63152FNPRM Comment Period End
11/18/13Petiton for Reconsideration; Request for Comment
12/16/13
78 FR 76096Petition for Reconsideration; Request for Comment
12/16/13
78 FR 76097Request for Clarification; Request for Comment; Correction
12/30/13
78 FR 79362Petition for Reconsideration Comment Period End
01/10/14NPRM Comment Period End
01/21/14Announcement of Effective Date
07/11/14
79 FR 40003Announcement of Effective Date
08/28/14
79 FR 51446Correction—Announcement of Effective Date
08/28/14
79 FR 51450Technical Amendments
09/09/14
79 FR 53303Public Notice
09/15/14
79 FR 54979R&O and Order
10/21/14
79 FR 62875FNPRM
10/21/14
79 FR 62935FNPRM Comment Period End
12/22/14Final Action (Announcement of Effective Date)
10/30/14
79 FR 64515Final Rule Effective
10/30/14FNPRM
11/08/15
80 FR 72029FNPRM Comment Period End
01/01/16Public Notice
01/20/16
81 FR 3085Public Notice Comment Period End
02/16/16R&O
03/21/16
81 FR 14984FNPRM
08/24/16
81 FR 57851FNPRM Comment Period End
09/14/16NOI and FNPRM
04/12/17
82 FR 17613NOI and FNPRM Comment Period End
05/30/17R&O
04/13/17
82 FR 17754R&O
04/27/17
82 FR 19322FNPRM
04/27/17
82 FR 19347FNPRM Comment Period End
07/11/17R&O
06/23/17
82 FR 28566Public Notice
07/21/17
82 FR 33856Public Notice—Correction
07/25/17
82 FR 34471Public Notice Comment Period End
07/31/17Public Notice—Correction Comment Period End
08/17/17R&O
08/22/17
82 FR 39673Announcement of Effective Date
10/17/17
82 FR 48203Public Notice; Petition for Reconsideration
10/25/17
82 FR 49303Oppositions Due Date
11/20/17R&O and Declaratory Ruling
06/27/18
83 FR 30082FNPRM
07/18/18
83 FR 33899FNPRM Comment Period End
11/15/18Public Notice
08/23/18
83 FR 42630Public Notice Opposition Period End
09/17/18Announcement of Effective Date
02/04/19
84 FR 1409R&O
03/08/19
84 FR 8457FNPRM
03/14/19
84 FR 9276FNPRM Comment Period End
04/29/19R&O
06/06/19
84 FR 26364FNPRM
06/06/19
84 FR 26379Petition for Recon Request for Comment
06/18/19
84 FR 28264Petition for Recon Comment Period End
07/15/19FNPRM Comment Period End
08/05/19R&O
01/06/20
85 FR 462R&O
01/09/20
85 FR 1125NPRM
01/09/20
85 FR 1134NPRM Comment Period End
02/13/20Announcement of Effective Date
02/19/20
85 FR 9392Final Rule; removal of compliance notices
05/06/20
85 FR 26857Report & Order
05/08/20
85 FR 27309Final Rule; correction
08/26/20
85 FR 52489R&O and Order on Recon
10/14/20
85 FR 64971Final Rule; announcement of effective and compliance dates
10/23/20
85 FR 67447FNPRM
02/01/21
86 FR 7681FNPRM Comment Period End
04/02/21Public Notice; Petition for Reconsideration
02/22/21
86 FR 10458Oppositions Due Date
03/19/21R&O
02/23/21
86 FR 10844NPRM
03/19/21
86 FR 14859NPRM Comment Period End
05/03/21NPRM
06/04/21
86 FR 29969NPRM Correction
06/15/21
86 FR 31668Order on Recon
07/07/21
86 FR 35632Public Notice
07/15/21
86 FR 37328NPRM Correction Comment Period End
07/30/21Public Notice Comment Period End
08/09/21Order on Recon; Correction
10/05/21
86 FR 54871NPRM
10/05/21
86 FR 64440NPRM Comment Period End
01/18/22Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Eliot Greenwald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2235, 
                        *Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AI15
                        ( print page 48383) 284. Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service (VRS) Program (CG Docket No. 10-51) [3060-AJ42] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) *Abstract:*
                         The Commission takes a fresh look at its VRS rules to ensure that it is available to and used by the full spectrum of eligible users, encourages innovation, and is provided efficiently to be less susceptible to the waste, fraud, and abuse that have plagued the program and threatened its long-term viability. The Commission also considers the most effective and efficient way to make VRS available and to determine what is the most fair, efficient, and transparent cost-recovery methodology. In addition, the Commission looks at various ways to measure the quality of VRS so as to ensure a better consumer experience. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteDeclaratory Ruling
05/07/10
75 FR 25255Declaratory Ruling
07/13/10
75 FR 39945Order
07/13/10
75 FR 39859Notice of Inquiry
07/19/10
75 FR 41863NPRM
08/23/10
75 FR 51735Interim Final Rule
02/15/11
76 FR 8659Public Notice
03/02/11
76 FR 11462R&O
05/02/11
76 FR 24393FNPRM
05/02/11
76 FR 24437NPRM
05/02/11
76 FR 24442R&O (Correction)
05/27/11
76 FR 30841Order
07/25/11
76 FR 443262nd R&O
08/05/11
76 FR 47469Order (Interim Final Rule)
08/05/11
76 FR 47476Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date
09/26/11
76 FR 59269Final Rule; Petition for Reconsideration; Public Notice
09/27/11
76 FR 59557Oppositions Due Date
10/07/11Final Rule; Clarification (MO&O)
10/31/11
76 FR 67070FNPRM
10/31/11
76 FR 67118Interim Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date
11/03/11
76 FR 68116Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date
11/04/11
76 FR 68328Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date
11/07/11
76 FR 68642FNPRM Comment Period End
12/30/11FNPRM
02/01/12
77 FR 4948FNPRM Comment Period End
03/19/12Final Rule; Correction
03/27/12
77 FR 18106Correcting Amendments
06/07/12
77 FR 33662Order (Release Date)
07/25/12Correcting Amendments
10/04/12
77 FR 60630Public Notice
10/29/12
77 FR 65526Comment Period End
11/29/12FNPRM
07/05/13
78 FR 40407R&O
07/05/13
78 FR 40582FNPRM Comment Period End
09/18/13Public Notice
09/11/13
78 FR 55696Public Notice
09/15/14
79 FR 54979Comment Period End
10/10/14Final Action (Announcement of Effective Date)
10/30/14
79 FR 64515Final Rule Effective
10/30/14FNPRM
11/18/15
80 FR 72029FNPRM Comment Period End
02/01/16R&O
03/21/16
81 FR 14984FNPRM
08/24/16
81 FR 57851FNPRM Comment Period End
09/14/16NOI and FNPRM
04/12/17
82 FR 17613NOI and FNPRM Comment Period End
05/30/17R&O
04/13/17
82 FR 17754R&O
04/27/17
82 FR 19322FNPRM
04/27/17
82 FR 19347FNPRM Comment Period End
07/01/17Order
06/23/17
82 FR 28566Public Notice
07/21/17
82 FR 33856Public Notice Comment Period End
07/31/17Public Notice Correction
07/25/17
82 FR 34471Public Notice Correction Comment Period End
08/17/17R&O and Order
08/22/17
82 FR 39673Announcement of Effective Date
10/17/17
82 FR 48203Public Notice; Petition for Reconsideration
10/25/17
82 FR 49303Oppositions Due Date
11/20/17R&O
06/06/19
84 FR 26364FNPRM
06/06/19
84 FR 26379FNPRM Comment Period End
08/05/19Report & Order
05/08/20
85 FR 27309R&O and Order on Recon
10/14/20
85 FR 64971Final rule; announcement of effective and compliance dates
10/23/20
85 FR 67447FNPRM
02/01/21
86 FR 7681FNPRM Comment Period End
04/02/21Public Notice; Petition for Reconsideration
02/22/21
86 FR 10458Oppositions Due Date
03/19/21NPRM
03/19/21
86 FR 14859NPRM Comment Period End
05/03/21NPRM
06/04/21
86 FR 29969NPRM Correction
06/15/21
86 FR 31668NPRM Correction Comment Period End
07/30/21Order on Recon
07/07/21
86 FR 35632Order on Recon; Correction
10/05/21
86 FR 54871Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Eliot Greenwald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2235, 
                        *Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AJ42 285. Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry (CG Docket No. 12-129) [3060-AJ84] *Legal Authority:*Pub. L. 112-96, sec. 6507 *Abstract:*
                         The Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 required the Commission to create a Do-Not-Call Registry for public safety answering point (PSAP) telephone numbers and to prohibit the use of automated dialing equipment to place calls to PSAP numbers on the Registry. In this docket, the Commission adopted rules and policies implementing these statutory requirements. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
06/21/12
77 FR 37362R&O
10/29/12
77 FR 71131Correction Amendments
02/13/13
78 FR 10099Announcement of Effective Date
03/26/13
78 FR 18246FNPRM
11/01/21
86 FR 60189FNPRM Comment Period End
12/01/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         717 338-2797, 
                        *Fax:*
                         717 338-2574, 
                        *Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov.*( print page 48384) *RIN:*
                         3060-AJ84 286. Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services; CG Docket No. 13-24 [3060-AK01] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225 *Abstract:*
                         The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) initiated this proceeding in its effort to ensure that internet-Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS) is provided effectively and in the most efficient manner. In doing so, the FCC adopted rules to address certain practices related to the provision and marketing of IP CTS, as well as compensation of TRS providers. IP CTS is a form of relay service designed to allow people with hearing loss to speak directly to another party on a telephone call and to simultaneously listen to the other party and read captions of what that party is saying over an IP-enabled device. To ensure that IP CTS is provided efficiently to persons who need to use this service, the Commission adopted rules establishing several requirements and issued an FNPRM to address additional issues. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
02/05/13
78 FR 8090Order (Interim Rule)
02/05/13
78 FR 8032Order
02/05/13
78 FR 8030Announcement of Effective Date
03/07/13
78 FR 14701NPRM Comment Period End
03/12/13R&O
08/30/13
78 FR 53684FNPRM
09/03/13
78 FR 54201FNPRM Comment Period End
11/18/13Petition for Reconsideration Request for Comment
12/16/13
78 FR 76097Petition for Reconsideration Comment Period End
01/10/14Announcement of Effective Date
07/11/14
79 FR 40003Announcement of Effective Date
08/28/14
79 FR 51446Correction—Announcement of Effective Date
08/28/14
79 FR 51450Technical Amendments
09/09/14
79 FR 53303R&O and Declaratory Ruling
06/27/18
83 FR 30082FNPRM
07/18/18
83 FR 33899Public Notice
08/23/18
83 FR 42630Public Notice Opposition Period End
09/17/18FNPRM Comment Period End
11/15/18Announcement of Effective Date
02/04/19
84 FR 1409R&O
03/08/19
84 FR 8457FNPRM
03/14/19
84 FR 9276FNPRM Comment Period End
04/29/19Petition for Recon Request for Comment
06/18/19
84 FR 28264Petition for Recon Comment Period End
07/15/19R&O
01/06/20
85 FR 462Announcement of Effective Date
02/19/20
85 FR 9392Final Rule; Removal of Compliance Notes
05/06/20
85 FR 26857Final Rule; correction
08/26/20
85 FR 52489R&O and Order on Recon
10/14/20
85 FR 64971FNPRM
02/01/21
86 FR 7681Public Notice; Petition for Reconsideration
02/22/21
86 FR 10458NPRM
03/19/21
86 FR 14859Oppositions Due Date
03/19/21FNPRM Comment Period End
04/02/21NPRM Comment Period End
05/03/21Public Notice
07/15/21
86 FR 37328Public Notice Comment Period End
08/09/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Eliot Greenwald, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2235, 
                        *Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK01 287. Advanced Methods To Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls (CG Docket No. 17-59) [3060-AK62] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 251(e) *Abstract:*
                         The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 restricts the use of robocalls autodialed or prerecorded calls in certain instances. In CG Docket No. 17-59, the Commission considers rules and policies aimed at eliminating unlawful robocalling. Among the issues it examines in this docket are whether to allow carriers to block calls that purport to be from unallocated or unassigned phone numbers through the use of spoofing, whether to allow carriers to block calls based on their own analyses of which calls are likely to be unlawful and whether to establish a database of reassigned phone numbers to help prevent robocalls to consumers, who did not consent to such calls. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM/NOI
05/17/17
82 FR 226252nd NOI
07/13/17NPRM Comment Period End
07/31/17FNPRM
01/08/18
83 FR 770R&O
01/12/18
83 FR 15662nd FNPRM
04/23/18
83 FR 176312nd FNPRM Comment Period End
06/07/182nd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End
07/09/182nd R&O
03/26/19
84 FR 112263rd FNPRM
06/24/19
84 FR 29478Declaratory Ruling
06/24/19
84 FR 29387Public Notice Seeking Input on Report
12/30/19Public Notice Seeking Comment on Reassigned Numbers
01/24/20Public Notice Seeking Comment on RND Cost/Fee Structure
02/26/20Public Notice Establishing Guidelines for RND
04/16/20Report
06/25/203rd NPRM Comment Date
06/26/20Announcement of Compliance Dates
06/26/20
85 FR 383343rd R&O, Order of Reconsideration, 4th FNPRM
07/31/20
85 FR 460634th R&O (release date)
12/30/20Public Notice
02/08/21
86 FR 8558Public Notice
04/13/21Public Notice
06/15/21Public Notice
10/01/21
86 FR 610775th FNPRM
10/26/21
86 FR 59084Public Notice
12/29/21Order on Reconsideration, 6th FNPRM, Waiver Order
12/30/21
86 FR 74399Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Karen Schroeder, Associate Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0654, 
                        *Email: karen.schroeder@fcc.gov.*( print page 48385) Jerusha Burnett, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0526, 
                        *Email: jerusha.burnett@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK62 288. • Empowering Broadband Consumers Through Transparency [3060-AL33] *Legal Authority:*
                         Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, 60504(a) (2021) *Abstract:*
                         In this docket, the Commission requires that broadband internet access service providers (ISPs) display, at the point of sale, labels to disclose to consumers certain information about prices, introductory rates or promotions, data allowances, broadband speeds, and management practices, among other things. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
02/07/22
87 FR 6827NPRM Comment Period End
03/09/22Reply NPRM Comment Period End
03/24/22Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Erica McMahon, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0346, 
                        *Email: erica.mcmahon@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL33 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Economics Long-Term Actions 289. Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans [3060-AJ15] *Legal Authority:*15 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 252; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 271; 47 U.S.C. 1302; 47 U.S.C. 160(b); 47 U.S.C. 161(a)(2) *Abstract:*
                         The Report and Order streamlined and reformed the Commission's Form 477 Data Program, which is the Commission's primary tool to collect data on broadband and telephone services. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
05/16/07
72 FR 27519Order
07/02/08
73 FR 37861Order
10/15/08
73 FR 60997NPRM
02/08/11
76 FR 10827Order
06/27/13
78 FR 49126NPRM
08/24/17
82 FR 40118NPRM Comment Period End
09/25/17NPRM Reply Comment Period End
10/10/17R&O and FNPRM
08/22/19
84 FR 43764Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Suzanne Mendez, Program Analyst, OEA, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0941, 
                        *Email: suzanne.mendez@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AJ15 290. Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions (GN Docket No. 12-268) [3060-AJ82] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(G); 47 U.S.C. 1452 *Abstract:*
                         In February 2012, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act was enacted (Pub. L. 112-96, 126 Stat. 156 (2012)). Title VI of that statute, commonly known as the Spectrum Act, provides the Commission with the authority to conduct incentive auctions to meet the growing demand for wireless broadband. Pursuant to the Spectrum Act, the Commission may conduct incentive auctions that will offer new initial spectrum licenses subject to flexible-use service rules on spectrum made available by licensees that voluntarily relinquish some or all of their spectrum usage rights in exchange for a portion, based on the value of the relinquished rights as determined by an auction, of the proceeds of bidding for the new licenses. In addition to granting the Commission general authority to conduct incentive auctions, the Spectrum Act requires the Commission to conduct an incentive auction of broadcast TV spectrum and sets forth special requirements for such an auction. The Spectrum Act requires that the BIA consist of a reverse auction “to determine the amount of compensation that each broadcast television licensee would accept in return for voluntarily relinquishing some or all of its spectrum usage rights” and a forward auction of licenses in the reallocated spectrum for flexible-use services, including mobile broadband. Broadcast television licensees who elected to voluntarily participate in the auction had three bidding options: go off-the-air, share spectrum with another broadcast television licensee, or move channels to the upper or lower VHS band in exchange for receiving part of the proceeds from auctioning that spectrum to wireless providers. The Spectrum Act also authorized the Commission to reorganize the 600 MHz band following the BIA including, as necessary, reassigning full power and Class A television stations to new channels in order to clear the spectrum sold in the BIA. That post-auction reorganization (known as the repack) is currently underway and all of the stations who were assigned new channels are scheduled to have vacated their pre-auction channels by July 3, 2020, pursuant to a 10-phase transition schedule adopted by the Commission. In May 2014, the Commission adopted a Report and Order that laid out the general framework for the BIA. The auction started on March 29, 2016, with the submission of initial commitments by eligible broadcast licensees. The BIA ended on April 13, 2017, with the release of the Auction Closing and Channel Reassignment Public Notice that also marked the start of the 39-month transition period during which 987 of the full power and Class A television stations remaining on-the-air will transition their stations to their post-auction channel assignments in the reorganized television band. Pursuant to the Spectrum Act, the Commission will reimburse 957 of those full power and Class A stations for the reasonable costs associated with relocating to their post-auction channel assignments and will reimburse multichannel video programming distributors for their costs associated with continuing to carry the signals of those stations. In March 2018, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (Pub. L. 115-141, at Div. E, Title V, 511, 132 Stat. 348 (2018), codified at 47 U.S.C. 1452(j)-(n)) (the Reimbursement Expansion Act or REA), extended the deadline for reimbursement of eligible entities from April 2020 to no later than July 3, 2023, and also expanded the universe of entities eligible for reimbursement to include low-power television stations and TV translator stations displaced by the BIA for their reasonably incurred costs to relocate to a new channel, and FM broadcast stations for their reasonably incurred costs for facilities necessary to reasonably minimize disruption of service as a result of the post-auction reorganization of the television band. On March 15, 2019, the Commission adopted a Report and 
                        ( print page 48386)
                        Order setting rules for the reimbursement of eligible costs to those newly eligible entities. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
11/21/12
77 FR 69933R&O
08/15/14
79 FR 48441Final Rule
10/11/17
82 FR 47155NPRM
08/27/18
83 FR 43613R&O
03/26/19
84 FR 11233Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Jean L. Kiddoo, Chair, Incentive Auction Task Force, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7757, 
                        *Email: jean.kiddoo@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AJ82 291. • Broadband Data Collection [3060-AL42] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151-154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 641-646 *Abstract:*
                         On August 6, 2019, the Commission adopted a new data collection of precise, granular broadband availability data from fixed broadband providers, including a mechanism for incorporating public feedback into the data. On March 23, 2020, the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technology Availability Act (Broadband DATA Act) was enacted, establishing requirements for the Commission to adopt rules and carry out other steps for the collection and publication of granular data on the quality and availability of broadband internet service. On July 16, 2020, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that took steps to implement requirements of the Broadband DATA Act, including the adoption of rules for the collection and verification of improved, more precise data on both fixed and mobile broadband availability. On January 13, 2021, the Commission adopted a Third Report and Order that took key additional steps to ensure that both the new data collection itself, and the measures for verifying the accuracy of the data collected, will yield a robust and reliable data resource for the Commission, Congress, federal and state policymakers, and consumers to evaluate the status of broadband deployment throughout the United States. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR Cite3rd FNPRM
08/12/20
85 FR 509112nd R&O
08/18/20
85 FR 508863rd FNPRM Comment Period End
09/08/203rd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End
09/17/203rd R&O
04/07/21
86 FR 18124Proposed Rule
07/28/21
86 FR 40398Proposed Rule Comment Period End
09/10/21Proposed Rule Reply Comment Period End
09/27/21Order (release date)
03/09/22Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes *Agency Contact:*
                         John Cobb, Legal Advisor, Broadband Data Task Force, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2655, 
                        *Email: john.cobb@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL42 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology Long-Term Actions 292. Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 19-138) [3060-AK96] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 1; 47 U.S.C. 4(i); 47 U.S.C.301; 47 U.S.C.302; 47 U.S.C.303; 47 U.S.C.316; 47 U.S.C.332; 47 CFR 1.411 *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, we repurpose 45 megahertz of the 5.850-5.925 GHz band (the 5.9 GHz band) to allow for the expansion of unlicensed mid-band spectrum operations, while continuing to dedicate 30 megahertz of spectrum for vital intelligent transportation system (ITS) operations. In addition, to promote the most efficient and effective use of this ITS spectrum, we are requiring the ITS service to use cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) based technology at the end of a transition period. By splitting the 5.9 GHz band between unlicensed and ITS uses, today's decision puts the 5.9 GHz band in the best position to serve the needs of the American public. In the Further Notice, the Commission addresses issues remaining to finalize the restructuring of the 5.9 GHz band. Specifically, the Commission addresses: The transition of ITS operations in the 5.895-5.925 GHz band from Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) based technology to Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) based technology; the codification of C-V2X technical parameters in the Commission's rules; other transition considerations; and the transmitter power and emissions limits, and other issues, related to full-power outdoor unlicensed operations across the entire 5.850-5.895 GHz portion of the 5.9 GHz band. The Commission modified the Further Notice released on November 20, 2020, with an Erratum released on December 11, 2020. The Commission released a Second Erratum on February 9, 2021. The corrections from these errata are included in this document. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
02/06/20
85 FR 6841NPRM Comment Period End
03/09/20R&O & Order of Proposed Modification
05/03/21
86 FR 23281FNPRM
05/03/21
86 FR 23323Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Howard Griboff, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0657, 
                        *Fax:*
                         202 418-2824, 
                        *Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK96 293. Allowing Earlier Equipment Marketing and Importation Opportunities; Petition To Expand Marketing Opportunities for Innovative Technologies (ET Docket No. 20-382 & RM-11857) NPRM, 86 FR 2337, January 1 [3060-AL18] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154(i), 301, 302a, 303(c), 303(f), and 303(r) *Abstract:*
                         In this document, the Commission recognize that our equipment authorization rules have in some ways failed to keep pace with developments in the modern device ecosystem. In particular, our rules limit the ability of device manufacturers to market and import radiofrequency devices in the most efficient and cost-effective ways possible. We therefore take the opportunity here to propose specific rule changes that would allow device manufacturers to take full advantage of modern marketing and importation practices. *Timetable:*( print page 48387) Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
01/12/21
86 FR 2337NPRM Comment Period End
02/11/21R&O, published 09/20/21
04/05/22Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Thomas Struble, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2470, 
                        *Email: thomas.struble@fcc.gov.* Brian Butler, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2702, 
                        *Email: brian.butler@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL18 294. Unlicensed White Space Device Operations in the Television Bands (ET Docket No. 20-36) [3060-AL22] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C.154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 302a; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 1.407 and 1.411 *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission revises its rules to provide additional opportunities for unlicensed white space devices operating in the broadcast television bands (TV bands) to deliver wireless broadband services in rural areas and applications associated with the Internet of Things (IoT). This region of the spectrum has excellent propagation characteristics that make it particularly attractive for delivering communications services over long distances, coping with variations in terrain, as well as providing coverage into and within buildings. We offer several proposals to spur continued growth of the white space device ecosystem, especially for providing affordable broadband service to rural and underserved communities that can help close the digital divide. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
04/03/20
85 FR 18901NPRM Comment Period End
04/03/20R&O
01/12/21
86 FR 2278Proposed Rule FR published 2/25/21 at 86 FR 11490
04/05/22Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7506, 
                        *Fax:*
                         202 418-1944, 
                        *Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL22 295. Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through the Equipment Authorization and Competitive Bidding Programs; ET Docket No. 21-232, EA Docket No. 21-233 [3060-AL23] *Legal Authority:*
                         secs. 4(i), 301, 302, 303, 309(j), 312, and 316 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. secs. 154(i), 301, 302a, 303, 309(j), 312, 316, and sec. 1.411 *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission proposes prohibiting the authorization of any communications equipment on the list of equipment and services (Covered List) that the Commission maintains pursuant to the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. Such equipment has been found to pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons. We also seek comment on whether and under what circumstances we should revoke any existing authorizations of such covered communications equipment. We invite comment on whether we should require additional certifications relating to national security from applicants who wish to participate in Commission auctions. In the Notice of Inquiry, we seek comment on other actions the Commission should consider taking to create incentives in its equipment authorization processes for improved trust through the adoption of cybersecurity best practices in consumer devices. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM and NOI
08/19/21
86 FR 46644NPRM Comment Period End
09/20/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Jamie Coleman, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2705, 
                        *Email: jaime.coleman@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL23 296. Wireless Microphones in the TV Bands (ET Docket No. 21-115), 600 MHz Guard Band, 600 MHz Duplex Gap, and the 941.5-944 MHz, 944-952 MHz, 952.850-956.250 MHz, 956.45-959.85 MHz, 1435-1525 MHz [3060-AL27] *Legal Authority:*
                         47 U.S.C. secs. 154(i), 201, 302a, 303, and secs. 1.407 and 1.411 *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission seeks to enhance the spectral efficiency of wireless microphones by permitting a recently developed type of wireless microphone system, termed herein as a Wireless Multi-Channel Audio System (WMAS), to operate in certain frequency bands. This emerging technology would enable more wireless microphones to operate in the spectrum available for wireless microphone operations, and thus advances an important Commission goal of promoting efficient spectrum use. The Commission proposes to revise the applicable technical rules for operation of low-power auxiliary station (LPAS) devices to permit WMAS to operate in the broadcast television (TV) bands and other LPAS frequency bands on a licensed basis. The Commission also proposes to update the existing LPAS and wireless microphone rules to reflect the end of the post-Incentive auction transition period and update references to international wireless microphone standards. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
07/01/21
86 FR 35046NPRM Comment Period End
08/02/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7506, 
                        *Fax:*
                         202 418-1944, 
                        *Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL27 297. • FCC Seeks To Enable State-of-the-Art Radar Sensors in 60 GHz Band [3060-AL36] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154(i), 201, 302a, 303, and secs. 1.407 and 1.411 *Abstract:*
                         In this preceding, the Commission proposes to revise the Commission's rules to provide expanded operational flexibility to unlicensed field disturbance sensor (FDS) devices (
                        *e.g.,*
                         radars) that operate in the 57-64 GHz band (60 GHz band). 
                        ( print page 48388)
                        The Commission's proposal recognizes the increasing practicality of using mobile radar devices in the 60 GHz band to perform innovative and life-saving functions, including gesture control, detection of unattended children in vehicles, and monitoring of vulnerable medical patients, and it is designed to stimulate the development of new products and services in a wide variety of areas to include, for example, personal safety, autonomous vehicles, home automation, environmental control, and healthcare monitoring, while also ensuring coexistence among unlicensed FDS devices and current and future unlicensed communications devices in the 60 GHz band. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
08/19/21
86 FR 46661NPRM Comment Period End
10/18/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Anh Wride, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0577, 
                        *Fax:*
                         202 418-1944, 
                        *Email: anh.wride@fcc.gov.* Thomas Struble, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2470, 
                        *Email: thomas.struble@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL36 298. • FCC Proposes To Update Equipment Authorization Rules To Incorporate New and Revised Industry Standards [3060-AL39] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154(i), 301, 302a, 303, and sections 1.407 and 1.411 *Abstract:*
                         We propose targeted updates to our rules to incorporate four new and updated standards that are integral to the testing of equipment and accreditation of laboratories that test RF devices. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
03/17/22
87 FR 15180NPRM Comment Period End
04/16/22Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Brian Butler, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2702, 
                        *Email: brian.butler@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL39 299. • Allocation of Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations (ET Docket No. 13-115) [3060-AL44] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151. 152, 154(i), 155(c), 301, 303(c), 303(f), and 303(r) *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) takes steps towards establishing a spectrum allocation and licensing framework that will provide regulatory certainty and improved efficiency and that will promote innovation and investment in the United States commercial space launch industry. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission seeks comment on the definition of space launch operations, the potential allocation of spectrum for the commercial space launch industry, including the 420-430 MHz, 2025-2110 MHz, and 5650-5925 MHz bands. In addition, the Commission seeks comment on establishing service rules, including licensing and technical rules and coordination procedures, for the use of spectrum for commercial space launch operations. Finally, the Commission seeks to refresh the record on potential ways to facilitate Federal use of commercial satellite services in what are currently non-Federal satellite bands and enable more robust federal use of the 399.9-400.05 MHz band. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
06/10/21
86 FR 30860NPRM Comment Period End
08/09/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Nicholas Oros, Supervisory Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0636, 
                        *Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL44 300. • FCC Looks To Open the Door to New Wireless Microphone Technologies [3060-AL45] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154(i), 201, 302a, 303, and secs. 1.407 and 1.411 *Abstract:*
                         In this document, the Commission aims to enhance the spectral efficiency of wireless microphones by permitting a recently developed type of wireless microphone system, termed herein as a Wireless Multi-Channel Audio System (WMAS), to operate in certain frequency bands. This emerging technology would enable more wireless microphones to operate in the spectrum available for wireless microphone operations, and thus advances an important Commission goal of promoting efficient spectrum use. The Commission proposes to revise the applicable technical rules for operation of low-power auxiliary station (LPAS) devices to permit WMAS to operate in the broadcast television (TV) bands and other LPAS frequency bands on a licensed basis. The Commission also proposes to update the existing LPAS and wireless microphone rules to reflect the end of the post-Incentive auction transition period and update references to international wireless microphone standards. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
07/10/21
86 FR 35036NPRM Comment Period End
08/30/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7506, 
                        *Fax:*
                         202 418-1944, 
                        *Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL45 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) International Bureau Long-Term Actions 301. Update to Parts 2 and 25 Concerning Nongeostationary, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems, and Related Matters: IB Docket No. I6-408 [3060-AK59] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 316 *Abstract:*
                         On January 11, 2017, the Commission began a rulemaking to update its rules and policies concerning non-geostationary-satellite orbit (NGSO), fixed-satellite service (FSS) systems and related matters. The Commission proposed among other things, to provide for more flexible use of the 17.8-20.2 GHz bands for FSS, promote shared use of spectrum among NGSO FSS satellite systems, and remove unnecessary design restrictions on NGSO FSS systems. The Commission subsequently adopted a Report and 
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                        Order establishing new sharing criteria among NGSO FSS systems and providing additional flexibility for FSS spectrum use. The Commission also released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to remove the domestic coverage requirement for NGSO FSS systems and later adopted a Second Report and Order removing this requirement. *Timetable:* Action
Date
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01/11/17
82 FR 3258NPRM Comment Period End
04/10/17FNPRM
11/15/17
82 FR 52869R&O
12/18/17
82 FR 59972FNPRM Comment Period End
01/02/182nd R&O
02/21/21
86 FR 11642Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Clay DeCell, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0803, 
                        *Email: clay.decell@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK59 302. Amendment of Parts 2 and 25 of the FCC Rules To Facilitate the Use of Earth Stations in Motion Communicating With Geostationary Orbit Space Stations in FSS Bands: IB Docket No. 17-95 [3060-AK84] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308(b); 47 U.S.C. 316 *Abstract:*
                         In June 2017, the Commission began a rulemaking to streamline, consolidate, and harmonize rules governing earth stations in motion (ESIMs) used to provide satellite-based services on ships, airplanes and vehicles communicating with geostationary-satellite orbit (GSO), fixed-satellite service (FSS) satellite systems. In September 2018, the Commission adopted rules governing communications of ESIMs with GSO satellites. These rules addressed communications in the conventionalC-, Ku-, and Ka-bands, as well as portions of the extended Ku-band. At the same time, the Commission also released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that sought comment on allowing ESIMs to operate in all of the frequency bands in which earth stations at fixed locations operating in GSO FSS satellite networks can be blanket-licensed. Specifically, comment was sought on expanding the frequencies available for communications of ESIMs with GSO FSS satellites to include the following frequency bands: 10.7-10.95 GHz, 11.2-11.45 GHz, 17.8-18.3 GHz, 18.8-19.3 GHz, 19.3-19.4 GHz, 19.6-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth); and 28.6-29.1 GHz (Earth-to-space). *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
06/16/17
82 FR 27652NPRM Comment Period End
08/30/17OMB-approval for Information Collection of R&O Comment Period End
08/28/18FNPRM
07/24/20
85 FR 44818R&O
07/24/20
85 FR 44772FNPRM Comment Period End
09/22/20Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Cindy Spiers, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1593, 
                        *Email: cindy.spiers@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK84 303. Further Streamlining Part 25 Rules Governing Satellite Services: IB Docket No. 18-314 [3060-AK87] *Legal Authority:*
                         47 U.S.C. secs. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 316 *Abstract:*
                         Under the Commission's rules, satellite operators must follow separate application and authorization processes for the satellites and earth stations that make up their networks and have no option for a single, unified network license. In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the FCC proposed to create a new, optional, unified license to include both space stations and earth stations operating in a geostationary-satellite orbit, fixed-satellite service (GSO FSS) satellite network. In addition, the Commission proposed to repeal or modify unnecessarily burdensome rules in part 25 governing satellite services, such as annual reporting requirements. These proposals would greatly simplify the Commission's licensing and regulation of satellite systems. In a subsequent Report and Order, the Commission streamlined its rules governing satellite services by creating an optional framework for the authorization of blanket-licensed earth stations and space stations in a satellite system through a unified license. The Commission also aligned the build-out requirements for earth stations and space stations and eliminated unnecessary reporting rules. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
01/31/19
84 FR 638NPRM Comment Period End
03/18/19NPRM Reply Comment Period End
04/16/19Report & Order
03/01/21
86 FR 11880Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Clay DeCell, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0803, 
                        *Email: clay.decell@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK87 304. Facilitating the Communications of Earth Stations in Motion With Non-Geostationary Orbit Space Stations: IB Docket No. 18-315 [3060-AK89] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308(b); 47 U.S.C. 316 *Abstract:*
                         In November 2018, the Commission adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to expand the scope of the Commission's rules governing ESIMs operations to cover communications with NGSO FSS satellites. Comment was sought on establishing a regulatory framework for communications of ESIMs with NGSO FSS satellites that would be analogous to that which exists for ESIMs communicating with GSO FSS satellites. In this context, comment was sought on: (1) allowing ESIMs to communicate in many of the same conventional Ku-band, extended Ku-band, and Ka-band frequencies that were allowed for communications of ESIMs with GSO FSS satellites (with the exception of the 18.6-18.8 GHz and 29.25-29.5 GHz frequency bands); (2) extending blanket licensing to ESIMs communicating with NGSO satellites; and (3) revisions to specific provisions in the Commission's rules to implement these changes. The specific frequency bands for communications of ESIMs with NGOS FSS satellites on which comment was sought are as follows: 10.7-11.7 GHz; 11.7-12.2 GHz; 14.0-14.5 GHz; 17.8-18.3 GHz; 18.3-18.6 GHz; 18.8-19.3 GHz; 19.3-19.4 GHz; 19.6-19.7 GHz; 19.7-20.2 GHz; 28.35-28.6 GHz; 28.6-29.1 GHz; and 29.5-30.0 GHz. *Timetable:*( print page 48390) Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
12/28/18
83 FR 67180NPRM Comment Period End
03/13/19R&O
07/24/20Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Cindy Spiers, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1593, 
                        *Email: cindy.spiers@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK89 305. Mitigation of Orbital Debris in the New Space Age: IB Docket No. 18-313 [3060-AK90] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 605; 47 U.S.C. 721 *Abstract:*
                         The Commission's current orbital debris rules were first adopted in 2004. Since then, significant changes have occurred in satellite technologies and market conditions, particularly in Low Earth Orbit, 
                        *i.e.,*
                         below 2000 kilometers altitude. These changes include the increasing use of lower cost small satellites and proposals to deploy large constellations of non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) systems, some involving thousands of satellites. The NPRM proposes changes to improve disclosure of debris mitigation plans. The NPRM also makes proposals and seeks comment related to satellite disposal reliability and methodology, appropriate deployment altitudes in low-Earth-orbit, and on-orbit lifetime, with a particular focus on large NGSO satellite constellations. Other aspects of the NPRM include new rule proposals for geostationary orbit satellite (GSO) license term extension requests, and consideration of disclosure requirements related to several emerging technologies and new types of commercial operations, including rendezvous and proximity operations. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
02/19/19
84 FR 4742NPRM Comment Period End
05/06/19R&O
08/25/20
85 FR 52422FNPRM
08/25/20
85 FR 52455FNPRM Comment Period End
10/09/20Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Merissa Velez, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0751, 
                        *Email: merissa.velez@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK90 306. Process Reform for Executive Branch Review of Certain FCC Applications and Petitions Involving Foreign Ownership (IB Docket No. 16-155) [3060-AL12] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C 154(l); 47 U.S.C . 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 413; 47 U.S.C. 34-39; E.O. 10530; 3 U.S.C. 301 *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission considers rules and procedures that streamline and improve the timeliness and transparency of the process by which the Commission refers certain applications and petitions for declaratory ruling to the Executive Branch agencies for assessment of any national security, law enforcement, foreign policy or trade policy issues related to foreign investment in the applicants and petitioners. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
06/24/16
81 FR 46870NPRM Comment Period End
09/02/16Public Notice
04/27/20
85 FR 29914Public Notice Comment Period End
09/02/20Report & Order
10/01/20
85 FR 76360Public Notice
12/30/20
85 FR 12312Public Notice Comment Period End
04/19/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Arthur T. Lechtman, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1465, 
                        *Fax:*
                         202 418-0175, 
                        *Email: arthur.lechtman@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL12 307. Parts 2 and 25 To Enable GSO FSS in the 17.3-17.8 GHz Band, Modernize Rules for 17/24 GHz BSS Space Stations, and Establish Off-Axis Uplink Power Limits for Extended KA-Band FSS (IB Doc. No. 20-330) [3060-AL28] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(j) *Abstract:*
                         This item addresses the addition of an allocation in the 17.3-17.7 GHz and 17.7-17.8 GHz bands to the fixed-satellite service in the space-to-Earth direction. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to add these allocations to the U.S. Table of Frequency Allocations (non-Federal), and proposes modification of existing technical rules to prevent harmful interference between services in these bands. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
02/01/21
86 FR 7660NPRM Comment Period End
03/03/21NPRM Reply Comment Period End
03/18/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Sean O'More, Attorney Advisor, International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         245 418-2453, 
                        *Email: sean.omore@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL28 308. • Revising Spectrum Sharing Rules for Non-Geostationary Orbit, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems: IB Docket No. 21-456 [3060-AL41] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308(b); 47 U.S.C. 316 *Abstract:*
                         This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeks comment on revisions to the spectrum sharing requirements among non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO), fixed-satellite service (FSS) systems. The NPRM proposes that the Commission's existing spectrum sharing mechanism for NGSO FSS systems will be limited to those systems approved in the same processing round. The NPRM also proposes to adopt a rule providing that later-round NGSO FSS systems will have to protect earlier-round systems, and invites comment on how to define such protection. In addition, the NPRM seeks comment on whether to sunset, after a period of time, the interference protection afforded to an NGSO FSS system because of its processing round status. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
01/24/22
87 FR 3481NPRM Comment Period End
03/25/22( print page 48391)Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Clay DeCell, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0803, 
                        *Email: clay.decell@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL41 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Media Bureau Long-Term Actions 309. Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MM Docket No. 98-204) [3060-AH95] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 554 *Abstract:*
                         FCC authority to govern Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) responsibilities of cable television operators was codified in the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984. This authority was extended to television broadcast licensees and other multi-channel video programming distributors (MVPDs) in the Cable and Television Consumer Protection Act of 1992. In the Second Report and Order, the FCC adopted new EEO rules and policies. This action was in response to a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that found prior EEO rules unconstitutional. The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) requested comment as to the applicability of the EEO rules to part-time employees. The Third Report and Order adopted revised forms for broadcast station and MVPD Annual Employment Reports. The 2021 NPRM sought to update the existing record. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
01/14/02
67 FR 1704Second R&O and Third NPRM
01/07/03
68 FR 670Correction
01/13/03
68 FR 1657Fourth NPRM
06/23/04
69 FR 34986Third R&O
06/23/04
69 FR 34950FNPRM
08/31/21
86 FR 48610FNPRM Comment Period End
09/30/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Brendan Holland, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2757, 
                        *Email: brendan.holland@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AH95 310. Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03-185) [3060-AI38] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336 *Abstract:*
                         This proceeding initiated the digital television conversion for low-power television (LPTV) and television translator stations. The rules and policies adopted as a result of this proceeding provide the framework for these stations' conversion from analog to digital broadcasting. The Report and Order adopts definitions and permissible use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations. The Second Report and Order takes steps to resolve the remaining issues in order to complete the low-power television digital transition. The third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comment on a number of issues related to the potential impact of the incentive auction and the repacking process. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
09/26/03
68 FR 55566NPRM Comment Period End
11/25/03R&O
11/29/04
69 FR 69325FNPRM and MO&O
10/18/10
75 FR 637662nd R&O
07/07/11
76 FR 448213rd NPRM
11/28/14
79 FR 70824NPRM Comment Period End
12/29/14NPRM Reply Comment Period End
01/12/153rd R&O
02/01/16
81 FR 50414th NPRM
02/01/16
81 FR 5086Comment Period End
02/22/16Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 45 L. Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2324, 
                        *Fax:*
                         202 418-2827, 
                        *Email: shaun.maher@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AI38 311. Preserving Vacant Channels in the UHF Television Band for Unlicensed Use; (MB Docket No. 15-146) [3060-AK43] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 403 *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission considers proposals to preserve vacant television channels in the UHF television band for shared use by white space devices and wireless microphones following the repacking of the band after the conclusion of the Incentive Auction. In the 2015 NPRM, the Commission proposed preserving in each area of the country at least one vacant television channel. In the 2021 Report and Order, the Commission declined to adopt rules proposed in the 2015 NPRM. Petitions for reconsideration are pending. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
07/02/15
80 FR 38158NPRM Comment Period End
08/03/15NPRM Reply Comment Period End
08/31/15Public Notice
09/01/15
80 FR 52715R&O
02/12/21
86 FR 9297Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 45 L. Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2324, 
                        *Fax:*
                         202 418-2827, 
                        *Email: shaun.maher@fcc.gov* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK43 312. Authorizing Permissive Use of the “Next Generation” Broadcast Television Standard (GN Docket No. 16-142) [3060-AK56] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 325(b); 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 399(b); 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 534; 47 U.S.C. 535 *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission seeks to authorize television broadcasters to use the “Next Generation” ATSC 3.0 broadcast television transmission standard on a voluntary, market-driven basis, while they continue to deliver current-generation digital television broadcast 
                        ( print page 48392)
                        service to their viewers. In the Report and Order, the Commission adopted rules to afford broadcasters flexibility to deploy ATSC 3.0-based transmissions, while minimizing the impact on, and costs to, consumers and other industry stakeholders. In the 2nd R&O, the Commission provided additional guidance to broadcasters deploying Next Gen TV. In 2021, the Commission made a technical modification to the rules governing the use of a distribution transmission system by a television station to account for deployment of ATSC 3.0. Further, the Commission released an FNPRM that sought comment on rule changes designed to preserve over-the-air viewers access to the widest possible range of television programming. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
03/10/17
82 FR 13285NPRM Comment Period End
05/09/17FNPRM
12/20/17
82 FR 60350R&O
02/02/18
83 FR 4998FNPRM Comment Period End
02/20/18FNPRM Reply Comment Period End
03/20/18NPRM
05/13/20
85 FR 285862nd R&O Order on Recon
07/17/20
85 FR 43478Report & Order
04/22/21
86 FR 21217FNPRM
12/13/21
86 FR 70793FNPRM Comment Period End
02/11/22Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes *Agency Contact:*
                         Ty Bream, Attorney Advisor, Industry Analysis Div., Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0644, 
                        *Email: ty.bream@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AK56 313. 2018 Quadrennial Regulatory Review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership Rules (MB Docket 18-349) [3060-AK77] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 and 310; 47 U.S.C. 403; sec. 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act *Abstract:*
                         Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires the Commission to review its broadcast ownership rules every 4 years and to determine whether any such rules are necessary in the public interest as the result of competition. The rules subject to review in the 2018 quadrennial review are the Local Radio Ownership Rule, the Local Television Ownership Rule, and the Dual Network Rule. The Commission also sought comment on potential pro-diversity proposals including extending cable procurement requirements to broadcasters, adopting formulas aimed at creating media ownership limits that promote diversity, and developing a model for market-based, tradeable diversity credits to serve as an alternative method for setting ownership limits. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
02/28/19
84FR 6741Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Brendan Holland, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2757, 
                        *Email: brendan.holland@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AK77 314. Equal Employment Opportunity Enforcement (MB Docket 19-177) [3060-AK86] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 554 *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission seeks comment on ways in which it can make improvements to equal employment opportunity (EEO) compliance and enforcement. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
07/22/19
84 FR 35063Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes *Agency Contact:*
                         Radhika Karmarker, Attorney Advisor, IAD, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1523, 
                        *Email: radhika.karmarkar@fcc.gov* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK86 315. Duplication of Programming on Commonly Owned Radio Stations (MB Docket No. 19-310) [3060-AL19] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151. 154(i), 154(j), and 303(r) *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission eliminated the radio duplication rule. The rule bars same-service (AM or FM) commercial radio stations from duplicating more than 25% of their total hours of programming in an average broadcast week if the stations have 50% or more contour overlap and are commonly owned or subject to a time brokerage agreement. Petitions for reconsideration are pending. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
12/23/19
84 FR 70485Report & Order
10/22/20
85 FR 67303Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Brendan Holland, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2757, 
                        *Email: brendan.holland@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AL19 316. Sponsorship Identification Requirements for Foreign Government-Provided Programming (MB Docket No. 20-299) [3060-AL20] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 155, 301, 303, 307, 309, 310, 334, 336, 339 *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission modifies its rules to require specific disclosure requirements for broadcast programming that is paid for, or provided by a foreign government or its representative. Petitions for reconsideration are pending. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
11/24/20
85 FR 74955R&O
06/17/21
86 FR 32221Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Radhika Karmarker, Attorney Advisor, IAD, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1523, 
                        *Email: radhika.karmarkar@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AL20 317. FM Broadcast Booster Stations (MB Docket 20-401) [3060-AL21] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 157, 301, 302, 303, 307, 308, 309, 316, 319, 324 *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission proposes to amend its rules to enable FM broadcasters to use FM booster stations to air geo-targeted 
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                        content (
                        *e.g.,*
                         news, weather, and advertisements) independent of the signals of its primary station within different portions of the primary station's protected service contour for a limited period of time during the broadcast hour. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
01/11/21
86 FR 1909Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Al Shuldiner, Chief, Audio Div., Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2700, 
                        *Email: albert.shuldiner@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AL21 318. Revisions to Political Programming and Record-Keeping Rules (MB Docket No. 21-93) [3060-AL25] *Legal Authority:*
                         47 U.S.C secs. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 303, 307, 312, 315, 335, and 403 *Abstract:*
                         This proceeding was initiated to update the political programming and recordkeeping rules for broadcast licensees, cable television system operators, Direct Broadcast Satellite service providers, and Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service licensees. Given the substantial growth of such programming in recent years, the updates adopted in this proceeding are intended to conform the Commission's rules with statutory amendments, increase transparency, and account for modern campaign practices. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
09/01/21
86 FR 48942NPRM Comment Period End
10/01/21R&O
02/10/22
87 FR 7748Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Robert Baker, Assistant Division Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1417, 
                        *Email: robert.baker@fcc.gov* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL25 319. Updating Broadcast Radio Technical Rules (MB Docket 21-263) [3060-AL26] *Legal Authority:*
                         47 U.S.C. secs. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 316, and 319 *Abstract:*
                         This proceeding was initiated to update the Commission's rules for the broadcast radio services by eliminating or amending outmoded or unnecessary regulations. This update ensures that the Commission's rules are accurate, reducing any potential confusion and alleviating unnecessary burdens. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
07/12/21
86 FR 43145NPRM Comment Period End
09/07/21R&O
03/18/22
87 FR 15339Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Christine Goepp, Attorney Advisor, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7834, 
                        *Email: christine.goepp@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AL26 320. • FM Broadcast Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification (MB Docket No. 21-422) [3060-AL32] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319 *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission proposes to allow FM broadcasters using directional antennas to verify the antennas' directional patterns through use of computer modeling rather than the physical modeling and measurement required under our current rules. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
11/30/21
86 FR 67886NPRM Comment Period End
12/30/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Thomas Nessinger, Senior Counsel, Audio Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2700, 
                        *Email: thomas.nessinger@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AL32 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Managing Director Long-Term Actions 321. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees [3060-AK64] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 159 *Abstract:*
                         Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (47 U.S.C. 159), requires the Federal Communications Commission to recover the cost of its activities by assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of the activities. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
06/06/17
82 FR 26019R&O
09/22/17
82 FR 44322NPRM
06/14/18
83 FR 27846NPRM Comment Period End
06/21/18R&O
09/18/18
83 FR 47079NPRM
06/05/19
84 FR 26234NPRM Comment Period End
06/07/19R&O
09/26/19
84 FR 50890NPRM
05/08/20
85 FR 32256R&O
06/22/20
85 FR 37364NPRM
05/13/21
86 FR 26262R&O
05/17/21
86 FR 26677NPRM
09/21/21
86 FR 52429R&O
09/22/21
86 FR 52742NPRM Comment Period End
10/21/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Roland Helvajian, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0444, 
                        *Email: roland.helvajian@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AK64 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Long-Term Actions 322. Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements: PS Docket No. 07-114 [3060-AJ52] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 332 *Abstract:*
                         This rulemaking is related to the proceedings in which the FCC 
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                        previously acted to improve the quality of all emergency services. Wireless carriers must provide specific automatic location information in connection with 911 emergency calls to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). Wireless licensees must satisfy enhanced 911 location accuracy standards at either a county-based or a PSAP-based geographic level. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
06/20/07
72 FR 33948R&O
02/14/08
73 FR 8617Public Notice
09/25/08
73 FR 55473FNPRM; NOI
11/02/10
75 FR 67321Public Notice
11/18/09
74 FR 595392nd R&O
11/18/10
75 FR 70604Second NPRM
08/04/11
76 FR 47114Second NPRM Comment Period End
11/02/11Final Rule
04/28/11
76 FR 23713NPRM, 3rd R&O, and 2nd FNPRM
09/28/11
76 FR 599163rd FNPRM
03/28/14
79 FR 17820Order Extending Comment Period
06/10/14
79 FR 331633rd FNPRM Comment Period End
07/14/14Public Notice (Release Date)
11/20/14Public Notice Comment Period End
12/17/144th R&O
03/04/15
80 FR 11806Final Rule
08/03/15
80 FR 45897Order Granting Waiver
07/10/17NPRM
09/26/18
83 FR 541804th NPRM
03/18/19
84 FR 132115th R&O
01/16/20
85 FR 26605th NPRM
01/16/20
85 FR 26835th NPRM Comment Period End
03/16/206th R&O and Order on Recon
08/28/20
85 FR 53234Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Brenda Boykin, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2062, 
                        *Email: brenda.boykin@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AJ52 323. Improving Outage Reporting for Submarine Cables and Enhancing Submarine Cable Outage Data; GN Docket No. 15-206 [3060-AK39] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 34 to 39; 47 U.S.C. 301 *Abstract:*
                         This proceeding takes steps toward assuring the reliability and resiliency of submarine cables, a critical piece of the Nation's communications infrastructure, by proposing to require submarine cable licensees to report to the Commission when outages occur and communications are disrupted. The Commission's intent is to enhance national security and emergency preparedness by these actions. In December 2019, the Commission adopted an Order on Reconsideration that modifies the requirement for submarine cable licensees to report outages to the Commission. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM (Release Date)
09/18/15R&O
06/24/16
81 FR 52354Petitions for Recon
09/08/16Petitions for Recon—Public Comment
10/17/16
81 FR 75368Order on Recon.
12/20/19
84 FR 15733PRA Approval for new collection
03/25/21Public Notice re effective date
04/28/21Compliance Date for New Rules
10/28/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Scott Cinnamon, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street, NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2319, 
                        *Email: scott.cinnamon@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AK39 324. Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications: PS Docket No. 15-80 [3060-AK40] *Legal Authority:*
                         sec. 1, 4(i), 4(j), 4(o), 251(e)(3), 254, 301, 303(b), 303(g), 303(r), 307, 309(a), 309(j); 316, 332, 403, 615a-1, and 615c of Pub. L. 73-416, 4 Stat. 1064, as amended; and sec. 706 of Pub. L. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56; 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i)-(j) & (o), 251(e)(3), 254, 301, 303(b), 303(g), 303(r), 307; 309(a), 309(j), 316, 332, 403, 615a-1, 615c, and 1302, unless otherwise noted *Abstract:*
                         The 2004 Report and Order (R&O) extended the Commission's communication disruptions reporting rules to non-wireline carriers and streamlined reporting through a new electronic template (see docket ET Docket 04-35). In 2015, this proceeding, PS Docket 15-80, was opened to amend the original communications disruption reporting rules from 2004 in order to reflect technology transitions observed throughout the telecommunications sector. The Commission seeks to further study the possibility to share the reporting database information and access with State and other Federal entities. In May 2016, the Commission released a Report and Order, FNPRM, and Order on Reconsideration (see also Dockets 11-82 and 04-35). The R&O adopted rules to update the part 4 requirements to reflect technology transitions. The FNPRM sought comment on sharing information in the reporting database. Comments and replies were received by the Commission in August and September 2016. In March 2020, the Commission adopted a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in PS Docket No. 15-80 that proposed a framework to provide state and federal agencies with access to outage information to improve their situational awareness while preserving the confidentiality of this data, including proposals to: provide direct, read-only access to NORS and DIRS filings to qualified agencies of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Tribal nations, territories, and federal government; allow these agencies to share NORS and DIRS information with other public safety officials that reasonably require NORS and DIRS information to prepare for and respond to disasters; allow participating agencies to publicly disclose NORS or DIRS filing information that is aggregated and anonymized across at least four service providers; condition a participating agency's direct access to NORS and DIRS filings on their agreement to treat the filings as confidential and not disclose them absent a finding by the Commission that allows them to do so; and establish an application process that would grant agencies access to NORS and DIRS after those agencies certify to certain requirements related to maintaining confidentiality of the data and the security of the databases. In March 2021, the Commission adopted the proposed information sharing framework with some modifications in a Second Report and Order. In April 2021, in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission proposed to codify a rule adopted in 2016 that exempts satellite and terrestrial wireless 
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                        providers from reporting outages that potentially affect special offices and facilities, as defined in Commission rules. This proceeding addresses the Commission's efforts to improve the utility of its efforts to track network outages and disruptions and does not promote the administration's specified priorities. In May 2021, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) filed a Petition for Reconsideration (PFR) requesting that the Commission reconsider its decision in the Second Report and Order to maintain the presumption of confidentiality applied to NORS and DIRS filings. The Commission sought comment on the PFR's requests. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM, 2nd R&O, Order on Recon
06/16/15
80 FR 34321NPRM Comment Period End
07/31/15R&O
07/12/16
81 FR 45055FNPRM, 1 Part 4 R&O, Order on Recon
08/11/16
81 FR 45059Order Denying Reply Comment Deadline Extension Request
09/08/16FNPRM Comment Period End
09/12/16Announcement of Effective Date for Rule Changes in R&O
06/22/17
82 FR 28410Announcement of Effective Date for Rule Changes in R&O
06/22/17
82 FR 28410Second Further NPRM
02/28/20
85 FR 17818Second Further NPRM Comment Period End
06/01/202nd R&O
04/29/21
86 FR 227963rd NPRM
06/30/21
86 FR 34679CPUC PFR Comment Period End
08/23/21
86 FR 40801Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Saswat Misra, Attorney-Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0944, 
                        *Email: saswat.misra@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AK40 325. New Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; ET Docket No. 04-35 [3060-AK41] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154 and 155; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 316 *Abstract:*
                         The proceeding creates a new part 4 in title 47 and amends part 63.100. The proceeding updates the Commission's communication disruptions reporting rules for wireline providers formerly in 47 CFR 63.100 and extends these rules to other non-wireline providers. Through this proceeding, the Commission streamlines the reporting process through an electronic template. The Report and Order received several petitions for reconsideration, of which two were eventually withdrawn. In 2015, seven were addressed in an Order on Reconsideration and in 2016 another petition was addressed in an Order on Reconsideration. One petition (CPUC Petition) remains pending regarding NORS database sharing with States, which is addressed in a separate proceeding, PS Docket 15-80. To the extent the communication disruption rules cover VoIP, the Commission studies and addresses these questions in a separate docket, PS Docket 11-82. In May 2016, the Commission released a Report and Order, FNPRM, and Order on Reconsideration (see Dockets 11-82 and 15-80). The Order on Reconsideration addressed outage reporting for events at airports, and the FNPRM sought comment on database sharing. The Commission received comments and replies in August and September 2016. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
03/26/04
69 FR 15761R&O
11/26/04
69 FR 68859Denial for Petition for Partial Stay
12/02/04Seek Comment on Petition for Recon
02/02/10Reply Period End
03/19/10Seek Comment on Broadband and Interconnected VOIP Service Providers
07/02/10Reply Period End
08/16/122nd R&O, and Order on Recon, NPRM
06/16/15
80 FR 34321R&O
07/12/16
81 FR 45055FNPRM, 1 Part 4 R&O, Order on Recon
08/11/16
81 FR 45095, 81 FR 45055Order Denying Extension of Time to File Reply Comments
09/08/16Announcement of Effective Date for Rule Changes in R&O
06/22/17
82 FR 28410Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Robert Finley, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7835, 
                        *Email: robert.finley@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK41 326. Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): PS Docket No. 15-91 [3060-AK54] *Legal Authority:*Pub. L. 109-347, title VI; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) *Abstract:*
                         This proceeding was initiated to improve Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) messaging, ensure that WEA alerts reach only those individuals to whom they are relevant, and establish an end-to-end testing program based on advancements in technology. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
11/19/15
80 FR 77289NPRM Comment Period End
01/13/16NPRM Reply Comment Period End
02/12/16Order
11/01/16
81 FR 75710FNPRM
11/08/16
81 FR 78539Comment Period End
12/08/16Petition for Recon
12/19/16
81 FR 91899Order on Recon
12/04/17
82 FR 571582nd R&O and 2nd Order on Recon
02/28/18
83 FR 8619Public Notice
04/26/18
83 FR 18257Public Notice Comment Period End
05/29/18Public Notice Reply Comment Period End
06/11/18Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         James Wiley, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
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                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1678, 
                        *Email: james.wiley@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK54 327. • 911 Fee Diversion Rulemaking: PS Docket Nos. 20-291, 09-14 [3060-AL31] *Legal Authority:*
                         Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. 116-260, Division FF, Title 1X, Section 902, Don't Break Up the T-Band Act of 2020 (section 902). *Abstract:*
                         In 2020, Congress adopted the “Don't Break Up the T-Band Act” (section 902) to help address the diversion of 911 fees by states and other jurisdictions for purposes unrelated to 911. Among other requirements, Congress mandated that the Commission should issue final rules designating the uses of 911 fees by states and taxing jurisdictions that constitute 911 fee diversion for purposes of 47 U.S.C. 615a-1, as amended by section 902. The Commission initiated this proceeding and issued new rules at 47 CFR 9.21-9.26 that: (1) clarify the purposes and functions for which expenditures of 911 fees are acceptable and which would be considered unacceptable and constitute diversion, with illustrative, non-exhaustive examples of each; (2) establish a declaratory ruling process for providing further guidance to states and taxing jurisdictions on fee diversion issues; and (3) codify the specific obligations and restrictions that section 902 imposes on states and taxing jurisdictions, including those that engage in diversion as defined by the Commission's rules. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNotice of Inquiry
10/02/20NOI Comment Period End
11/02/20NOI Reply Comment Period End
12/02/20NPRM
02/17/21
86 FR 12399NPRM Comment Period End
03/23/21NPRM Reply Comment Period End
04/02/21
86 FR 12399Report & Order
06/25/21
86 FR 45892R&O Erratum
08/12/21
86 FR 45892Petition for Recon
12/22/21
86 FR 72546Oppositions to Petition for Recon
01/06/22Replies to Oppositions to Petition for Recon
01/18/22Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Brenda Boykin, Attorney Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2062, 
                        *Email: brenda.boykin@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL31 328. • Resilient Networks, Amendments to Part 4 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications; PS Docket No. 21-346, PS Docket No. 15-80, ET Docket No. 04-35. [3060-AL43] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i)-(j); 47 U.S.C. 154(n)-(o); 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 202; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 218; 47 U.S.C. 251(e)(3); 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309(a); 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 403; . . . *Abstract:*
                         In October 2021, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to investigate ways to improve the reliability and resiliency of communications networks during emergencies and ways to ensure that communications services remain operational when disasters strike. The NPRM sought comment on: (i) potential improvements to the voluntary Wireless Resiliency Cooperative Framework (Framework), including evaluating what triggers its activation, its scope of participants, whether existing Framework elements can be strengthened, any gaps that need to be addressed, and whether the public would benefit from codifying some or all of the Framework, (ii) ways to enhance the information available to the Commission through Network Outage Reporting System (NORS) and Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) during disasters and network outages to improve situational awareness, and (iii) communications resiliency strategies for power outages, including improved coordination between communications service providers and power companies and deploying onsite backup power or other alternative measures to reduce the frequency, duration, or severity of power-related disruptions to communications services. This proceeding addresses network reliability in the context of public safety and does not promote the administration's specified priorities. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
10/01/21
86 FR 61103NPRM Comment Period End
01/14/22Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Saswat Misra, Attorney-Advisor, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0944, 
                        *Email: saswat.misra@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL43 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Completed Actions 329. Blue Alert EAS Event Code [3060-AK63] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(o); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and (v); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 335; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 544(g); 47 U.S.C. 606 and 615 *Abstract:*
                         In 2015, Congress adopted the Blue Alert Act to help the States provide effective alerts to the public and law enforcement when police and other law enforcement officers are killed or are in danger. To ensure that these State plans are compatible and integrated throughout the United States as envisioned by the Blue Alert Act, the Blue Alert Coordinator made a series of recommendations in a 2016 Report to Congress. Among these recommendations, the Blue Alert Coordinator identified the need for a dedicated EAS event code for Blue Alerts, and noted the alignment of the EAS with the implementation of the Blue Alert Act. On June 22, 2017, the FCC released an NPRM proposing to revise the EAS rules to adopt a new event code, which would allow transmission of Blue Alerts to the public over the EAS and thus satisfy the stated need for a dedicated EAS event code. On December 14, 2017, the Commission released an Order adopting a new Blue Alert EAS Code-BLU. EAS participants must be able to implement the BLU code by January 19, 2019. BLU alerts must be available to wireless emergency alerts by July, 2019. *Timetable:*( print page 48397) Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
06/30/17
82 FR 29811NPRM Comment Period End
07/31/17NPRM Reply Comment Period End
08/29/17Order
12/14/18
83 FR 2557
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Linda Pintro, Attorney Advisor, Policy and Licensing Division, PSHSB, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7490, 
                        *Email: linda.pintro@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK63 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Long-Term Actions 330. Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90, and 95 of the Commission's Rules To Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters (WT Docket No. 10-4) [3060-AJ87] *Legal Authority:*15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) *Abstract:*
                         This action adopts new technical, operational, and registration requirements for signal boosters. It creates two classes of signal boosters—consumer and industrial—with distinct regulatory requirements for each, thereby establishing a two-step transition process for equipment certification for both consumer and industrial signal boosters sold and marketed in the United States. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
05/10/11
76 FR 26983R&O
04/11/13
78 FR 21555Petition for Reconsideration
06/06/13
78 FR 34015Order on Reconsideration
11/08/14
79 FR 70790FNPRM
11/28/14
79 FR 708372nd R&O and 2nd FNPRM
03/23/18
83 FR 17131Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Jaclyn Rosen, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0154, 
                        *Email: jaclyn.rosen@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AJ87 331. Promoting Technological Solutions To Combat Wireless Contraband Device Use in Correctional Facilities; GN Docket No. 13-111 [3060-AK06] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 302(a) *Abstract:*
                         In the 2017 Report and Order, 82 FR 22742, the Commission addressed the problem of illegal use of contraband wireless devices by inmates in correctional facilities by streamlining the process of deploying contraband wireless device interdiction systems (CIS)—systems that use radio communications signals requiring Commission authorization—in correctional facilities. In particular, the Commission eliminated certain filing requirements and provides for immediate approval of the lease applications needed to operate these systems. In the 2017 Further Notice, 82 FR 22780, the Commission sought comment on a process for wireless providers to disable contraband wireless devices once they have been identified. The Commission also sought comment on additional methods and technologies that might prove successful in combating contraband device use in correctional facilities, and on various other proposals related to the authorization process for CISs and their deployment. In the Second Report and Order, the Commission takes further steps to facilitate the deployment and viability of technological solutions used to combat contraband wireless devices in correctional facilities. The Second Report and Order adopts a framework requiring the disabling of contraband wireless devices detected in correctional facilities upon satisfaction of certain criteria, and the Commission addresses issues involving oversight, wireless provider liability, and treatment of 911 calls. The Second Report and Order further adopts rules requiring advance notice of certain wireless provider network changes to promote and maintain contraband interdiction system effectiveness. In the Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission takes further steps to facilitate the deployment and viability of technological solutions used to combat contraband wireless devices in correctional facilities. The Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks further comment on the relative effectiveness, viability, and cost of additional technological solutions to combat contraband phone use in correctional facilities previously identified in the record. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
06/18/13
78 FR 36469NPRM Comment Period End
08/08/13FNPRM
05/18/17
82 FR 22780R&O
05/18/17
82 FR 22742Final Rule Effective (Except for Rules Requiring OMB Approval)
06/19/17FNPRM Comment Period End
07/17/17Final Rule Effective for 47 CFR 1.9020(n), 1.9030(m), 1.9035(o), and 20.23(a)
10/20/17
82 FR 48773Final Rule Effective for 47 CFR 1.902(d)(8), 1.9035(d)(4), 20.18(a), and 20.18(r)
02/12/182nd FNPRM
08/13/21
86 FR 446812nd R&O
08/13/21
86 FR 446352nd FNPRM Comment Period End
09/13/21Final Rules Effective (except for those requiring OMB approval)
09/13/21Reply Comment Period End
10/12/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Melissa Conway, Attorney Advisor, Mobility Div., Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-2887, 
                        *Email: melissa.conway@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK06 332. Promoting Investment in the 3550-3700 MHz Band; GN Docket No. 17-258 [3060-AK12] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j) ; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303 and 304; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 316 *Abstract:*
                         The Report and Order and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) adopted by the Commission established a new Citizens Broadband Radio Service for shared wireless broadband use of the 3550 to 3700 MHz band. The Citizens Broadband Radio Service is governed by a three-tiered spectrum authorization 
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                        framework to accommodate a variety of commercial uses on a shared basis with incumbent Federal and non-Federal users of the band. Access and operations will be managed by a dynamic spectrum access system. The three tiers are: Incumbent Access, Priority Access, and General Authorized Access. Rules governing the Citizens Broadband Radio Service are found in part 96 of the Commission's rules. The Order on Reconsideration and Second Report and Order addressed several Petitions for Reconsideration submitted in response to the Report and Order and resolved the outstanding issues raised in the Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The 2017 NPRM sought comment on limited changes to the rules governing Priority Access Licenses in the band, adjacent channel emissions limits, and public release of base station registration information. The 2018 Report and Order addressed the issues raised in the 2017 NPRM and implemented changes rules governing Priority Access Licenses in the band and public release of base station registration information. On July 2020, the Commission commenced an auction of Priority Access Licenses in the band. “Winning bidders were announced on September 2, 2020”. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
01/08/13
78 FR 1188NPRM Comment Period End
03/19/13FNPRM
06/02/14
79 FR 31247FNPRM Comment Period End
08/15/14R&O and 2nd FNPRM
06/15/15
80 FR 341192nd FNPRM Comment Period End
08/14/15Order on Recon and 2nd R&O
07/26/16
81 FR 49023NPRM
11/28/17
82 FR 56193NPRM Comment Period End
01/29/18R&O
12/07/18
83 FR 6306Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Paul Powell, Assistant Chief, Mobility Division, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1613, 
                        *Email: paul.powell@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK12 333. Updating Part 1 Competitive Bidding Rules (WT Docket No. 14-170) [3060-AK28] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 316 *Abstract:*
                         This proceeding was initiated to revise some of the Commission's general part 1 rules governing competitive bidding for spectrum licenses to reflect changes in the marketplace, including the challenges faced by new entrants, as well as to advance the statutory directive to ensure that small businesses, rural telephone companies, and businesses owned by members of minority groups and women are given the opportunity to participate in the provision of spectrum-based services. In July 2015, the Commission revised its competitive bidding rules, specifically adopting revised requirements for eligibility for bidding credits, a new rural service provider bidding credit, a prohibition on joint bidding agreements and other changes. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
11/14/14
79 FR 68172Public Notice
03/16/15
80 FR 15715Public Notice
04/23/15
80 FR 22690R&O
09/18/15
80 FR 56764Public Notice on Petitions for Reconsideration
11/10/15
80 FR 69630Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0660, 
                        *Email: kelly.quinn@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK28 334. Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Services—Spectrum Frontiers: WT Docket 10-112 [3060-AK44] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151 to 154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303 and 304; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 and 310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 1302 *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission adopted service rules for licensing of mobile and other uses for millimeter wave (mmW) bands. These high frequencies previously have been best suited for satellite or fixed microwave applications; however, recent technological breakthroughs have newly enabled advanced mobile services in these bands, notably including very high speed and low latency services. This action will help facilitate Fifth Generation mobile services and other mobile services. In developing service rules for mmW bands, the Commission will facilitate access to spectrum, develop a flexible spectrum policy, and encourage wireless innovation. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
01/13/16
81 FR 1802NPRM Comment Period End
02/26/16FNPRM
08/24/16
81 FR 58269Comment Period End
09/30/16FNPRM Reply Comment Period End
10/31/16R&O
11/14/16
81 FR 79894R&O
01/02/18
83 FR 37FNPRM
01/02/18
83 FR 85FNPRM Comment Period End
01/23/18R&O
07/20/18
83 FR 34478FNPRM
07/20/18
83 FR 34520FNPRM Comment Period End
09/28/18R&O
02/05/19
84 FR 1618R&O
05/01/19
84 FR 18405Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0797, 
                        *Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK44 335. Expanding Flexible Use of the 3.7 to 4.2 GHz Band: GN Docket No. 18-122 [3060-AK76] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C.151 to 153; 47 U.S.C.154(i); 47 U.S.C 157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 304; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 1302; . . . *Abstract:*
                         In the 2020 Report and Order, the Commission adopted rules to make 280 megahertz of mid-band spectrum available for flexible use (plus a 20-megahertz guard band) throughout the contiguous United States. Pursuant to the Report and Order, existing fixed satellite service (FSS) and fixed services (FS) must relocate operations out of the lower portion of the 3.7-4.0 GHz band. The Commission will issue flexible use licenses in the 3.7-3.98 GHz portion of the band in the contiguous United States via a system of competitive 
                        ( print page 48399)
                        bidding. The Commission established rules to govern the transition including optional payments for satellite operators that choose to relocate on an accelerated schedule and provide reimbursement to FSS operators and their associated earth stations for reasonable expenses incurred to facilitate the transition. The Report and Order also established service and technical rules for the new flexible use licenses that will be issued in the 3.7-3.98 GHz portion of the band. “On December 8, 2020, the Commission began an auction of licenses in the 3.7-3.98 GHz portion of the band. the winning bidders were announced on February 24, 2021”. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
08/29/18
83 FR 44128NPRM Comment Period End
11/27/18Public Notice
05/20/19
84 FR 22733Certifications and Data Filing Deadline
05/28/19Public Notice
06/03/19
84 FR 22514Public Notice Comment Period End
07/03/19Public Notice Reply Comment Period End
07/18/19R&O
04/23/20
85 FR 22804Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Paul Powell, Assistant Chief, Mobility Division, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1613, 
                        *Email: paul.powell@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK76 336. Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Promote Aviation Safety: WT Docket No. 19-140 [3060-AK92] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 307(e) *Abstract:*
                         The Federal Communications Commission regulates the Aviation Radio Service, a family of services using dedicated spectrum to enhance the safety of aircraft in flight, facilitate the efficient movement of aircraft both in the air and on the ground, and otherwise ensure the reliability and effectiveness of aviation communications. Recent technological advances have prompted the Commission to open this new rulemaking proceeding to ensure the timely deployment and use of today's state-of-the-art safety-enhancing technologies. With this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission proposes changes to its part 87 Aviation Radio Service rules to support the deployment of more advanced avionics technology, increase the efficient use of limited spectrum resources, and generally improve aviation safety. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
07/02/19
84 FR 31542NPRM Comment Period End
09/03/19NPRM Reply Comment Period End
09/30/19Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1617, 
                        *Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK92 337. Implementation of State and Local Governments' Obligation To Approve Certain Wireless Facility Modification Requests Under Section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act of 2012 (WT Docket No. 19-250) [3060-AL29] *Legal Authority:*
                         47 U.S.C. chs. 2, 5, 9, 13; 28 U.S.C. 2461, unless otherwise noted. *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission seeks to reduce regulatory barriers to wireless infrastructure deployment by further streamlining the state and local government review process for modifications to existing wireless infrastructure under section 6409(a) of the Spectrum Act of 2012. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
07/02/20
85 FR 39859Declaratory Ruling
07/27/20
85 FR 45126NPRM Comment Period End
08/03/20R&O
12/03/20
85 FR 78005Petition for Recon
03/03/21
86 FR 12898Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Georgios Leris, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1994, 
                        *Email: georgios.leris@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL29 338. • Expanding Flexible Use of the 12.2-12.7 GHz Band, et al., WT Docket No. 20-443, et al. [3060-AL40] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 153; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 316 *Abstract:*
                         The Commission seeks input on feasibility of allowing mobile services in the 12.2-12.7 GHz band while protecting incumbents from harmful interference. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
03/08/21
86 FR 13266NPRM Comment Period End
05/07/21NPRM Reply Comment Period End
07/07/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Madelaine Major, Assistant Division Chief, Broadband Div., WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1466, 
                        *Email: madelaine.major@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL40 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Completed Actions 339. Revisions to Reporting Requirements Governing Hearing Aid Compatible Mobile Handsets (WT Docket No. 17-228) [3060-AK72] *Legal Authority:*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, 615a, 615b, 615c *Abstract:*
                         In this proceeding, the Commission seeks to provide relief to non-nationwide service providers by revising the Commission's wireless hearing aid compatibility reporting requirements. In doing so, the Commission seeks to reduce the regulatory burden and provide a cost savings for service providers, while maintaining its enforcement objectives. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
10/13/17
82 FR 47663NPRM Comment Period End
11/17/17( print page 48400)R&O
12/07/18
83 FR 63098Final Rule
08/01/19
84 FR 37591Final Action
08/01/19
84 FR 37591
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Eli Johnson, Senior Attorney, CIPD, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1395, 
                        *Email: eli.johnson@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK72 340. Transforming the 2.5 GHz Band, WT Docket No. 18-120 [3060-AK75] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151 to 153; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 1302 *Abstract:*
                         The 2.5 GHz band (2496-2690 MHz) constitutes the single largest band of contiguous spectrum below 3 GHz and has been identified as prime spectrum for next generation mobile operations, including 5G uses. Significant portions of this band, however, currently lie fallow across approximately one-half of the United States, primarily in rural areas. Moreover, access to the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) has been strictly limited since 1995, and current licensees are subject to a regulatory regime largely unchanged from the days when educational TV was the only use envisioned for this spectrum. The Commission proposes to allow more efficient and effective use of this spectrum band by providing greater flexibility to current EBS licensees as well as providing new opportunities for additional entities to obtain unused 2.5 GHz spectrum to facilitate improved access to next generation wireless broadband, including 5G. The Commission also seeks comment on additional approaches for transforming the 2.5 GHz band, including by moving directly to an auction for some or all of the spectrum. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
06/07/18
83 FR 26396NPRM Comment Period Extended
06/21/18
83 FR 31515NPRM Comment Period End
09/07/18Final Rule
10/25/19
84 FR 57343Dismissal of Petitions for Reconsideration
02/23/21
86 FR 10839
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0797, 
                        *Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK75 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau Long-Term Actions 341. Local Telephone Networks That LECS Must Make Available to Competitors [3060-AH44] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 251 *Abstract:*
                         The Commission adopted rules applicable to incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs) to permit competitive carriers to access portions of the incumbent LECs' networks on an unbundled basis. Unbundling allows competitors to lease portions of the incumbent LECs' network to provide telecommunications services. These rules, adopted in dockets CC 96-98, WC 01-338, and WC 04-313, are intended to accelerate the development of local exchange competition. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteSecond FNPRM
04/26/99
64 FR 20238Fourth FNPRM
01/14/00
65 FR 2367Errata Third R&O and Fourth FNPRM
01/18/00
65 FR 2542Second Errata Third R&O and Fourth FNPRM
01/18/00
65 FR 2542Supplemental Order
01/18/00
65 FR 2542Third R&O
01/18/00
65 FR 2542Correction
04/11/00
65 FR 19334Supplemental Order Clarification
06/20/00
65 FR 38214Public Notice
02/01/01
66 FR 8555Public Notice
03/05/01
66 FR 18279Public Notice
04/10/01Public Notice
04/23/01Public Notice
05/14/01NPRM
01/15/02
67 FR 1947Public Notice
05/29/02Public Notice
08/01/02Public Notice
08/13/02NPRM
08/21/03
68 FR 52276R&O and Order on Remand
08/21/03
68 FR 52276Errata
09/17/03Report
10/09/03
68 FR 60391Order
10/28/03Order
01/09/04Public Notice
01/09/04Public Notice
02/18/04Order
07/08/04Second R&O
07/08/04
69 FR 43762Order on Recon
08/09/04
69 FR 54589Interim Order
08/20/04
69 FR 55111NPRM
08/20/04
69 FR 55128Public Notice
09/10/04Public Notice
09/13/04Public Notice
10/20/04Order on Recon
12/29/04
69 FR 77950Order on Remand
02/04/04Public Notice
04/25/05
70 FR 29313Public Notice
05/25/05
70 FR 34765Declaratory Ruling
05/26/11NPRM
01/06/20
85 FR 472NPRM Comment Period End
03/06/20Report & Order
01/08/21
86 FR 1636Next Action Undetermined
To Be Determined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Edward Krachmer, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1525, 
                        *Email: edward.krachmer@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AH44 342. Jurisdictional Separations [3060-AJ06] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 221(c); 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 410 *Abstract:*
                         Jurisdictional separations is the process, pursuant to part 36 of the Commission's rules, by which incumbent local exchange carriers apportion regulated costs between the intrastate and interstate jurisdictions. In 1997, the Commission initiated a proceeding seeking comment on the extent to which legislative changes, technological changes, and marketplace changes warrant comprehensive reform of the separations process. In 2001, the Commission adopted the Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations' Joint Board's recommendation to impose an interim freeze on the part 36 category relationships and jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of 5 years, pending comprehensive reform of the part 36 separations rules. In 2006, the Commission issued an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that extended the separations freeze for a period of 3 years and sought comment on comprehensive reform. In 2009, the Commission issued a Report and Order extending the separations freeze an additional year to June 2010. In 2010, the Commission issued a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional year to June 2011. In 2011, the Commission adopted a Report 
                        ( print page 48401)
                        and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional year to June 2012. In 2012, the Commission issued a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional 2 years to June 2014. In 2014, the Commission issued a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional 3 years to June 2017. In 2016, the Commission issued a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional 18 months until January 1, 2018. In 2017, the Joint Board issued a Recommended Decision recommending changes to the part 36 rules designed to harmonize them with the Commission's previous amendments to its part 32 accounting rules. In February 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing amendments to part 36 consistent with the Joint Board's recommendations. In October 2018, the Commission issued a Report and Order adopting each of the Joint Board's recommendations and amending the Part 36 consistent with those recommendations. In July 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to extend the separations freeze for an additional 15 years and to provide rate-of-return carriers that had elected to freeze their category relationships a time limited opportunity to opt out of that freeze. In December 2018, the Commission issued a Report and Order extending the freeze for up to 6 years until December 31, 2024, and granting rate-of-return carriers that had elected to freeze their category relationships a one-time opportunity to opt out of that freeze. On March 31, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed the Commission's December 2018 Report and Order. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
11/05/97
62 FR 59842NPRM Comment Period End
12/10/97Order
06/21/01
66 FR 33202Order and FNPRM
05/26/06
71 FR 29882Order and FNPRM Comment Period End
08/22/06R&O
05/15/09
74 FR 23955R&O
05/25/10
75 FR 30301R&O
05/27/11
76 FR 30840R&O
05/23/12
77 FR 30410R&O
06/13/14
79 FR 36232R&O
06/02/17
82 FR 25535Recommended Decision
10/27/17NPRM
03/13/18
83 FR 10817NPRM Comment Period End
04/27/18NPRM
07/27/18
83 FR 35589NPRM Comment Period End
09/10/18R&O
12/11/18
83 FR 63581R&O
02/15/19
84 FR 4351Announcement of OMB Approval
03/01/19
84 FR 6977Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         William A. Kehoe III, Senior Counsel, Policy & Program Planning Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7122, 
                        *Email: william.kehoe@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AJ06 343. Rural Call Completion; WC Docket No. 13-39 [3060-AJ89] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 217; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 202; 47 U.S.C. 218; 47 U.S.C. 220; 47 U.S.C. 262; 47 U.S.C. 403(b)(2)(B); 47 U.S.C. 251(a); 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 620; 47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 254(k); 47 U.S.C. 616; 47 U.S.C. 226; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 228; 47 U.S.C. 1401-1473 *Abstract:*
                         The Third RCC Order began implementation of the Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 (RCC Act), by adopting rules designed to ensure the integrity of our nation's telephone network and prevent unjust or unreasonable discrimination among areas of the United States in the delivery of telephone service. In particular, the Third RCC Order adopted rules to establish a registry for intermediate providers entities that transmit, but do not originate or terminate, voice calls. The Order requires intermediate providers to register with the Commission before offering to transmit covered voice communications, and requires covered providers entities that select the initial long-distance route for a large number of lines to use only registered intermediate providers to transmit covered voice communications. The Fourth RCC Order completed the Commission's implementation of the RCC Act by adopting service quality standards for intermediate providers, as well as an exception to those standards for intermediate providers that qualify for the covered provider safe harbor in our existing rules. The Order also set forth procedures to enforce our intermediate provider requirements. Finally, the Fourth RCC Order adopted provisions to sunset the rural call completion data recording and retention requirements adopted in the First RCC Order one year after the effective date of the new intermediate provider service quality standards. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
04/12/13
78 FR 21891Public Notice
05/07/13
78 FR 26572NPRM Comment Period End
05/28/13R&O and FNPRM
12/17/13
78 FR 76218PRA 60 Day Notice
12/30/13
78 FR 79448FNPRM Comment Period End
02/18/14PRA Comments Due
03/11/14Public Notice
05/06/14
79 FR 25682Order on Reconsideration
12/10/14
79 FR 73227Erratum
01/08/15
80 FR 1007Public Notice
03/04/15
80 FR 115932nd FNPRM
07/27/17
82 FR 349112nd FNPRM Comment Period End
08/28/17Reply Comment Period End
09/25/172nd Order
05/10/18
83 FR 217233rd FNPRM
05/11/18
83 FR 219833rd FNPRM Comment Period End
06/04/183rd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End
06/19/183rd Order
08/13/18
83 FR 472964th Order
03/15/19
84 FR 25692PRA 60 Day Notice
05/22/18
83 FR 23681PRA 60 Day Notice
09/18/18
83 FR 47153Public Notice
10/24/18
83 FR 53588Public Notice
04/15/19
84 FR 15124PRA 60 Day Notice
05/17/21
86 FR 26722PRA Comment Period End
07/16/21PRA 60 Day Notice
08/24/21
86 FR 47307PRA Comment Period End
10/25/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Connor Ferraro, Attorney Advisor, Competition Policy Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1322, 
                        *Email: connor.ferraro@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AJ89 344. Rates for Inmate Calling Services; WC Docket No. 12-375 [3060-AK08] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 
                        ( print page 48402)
                        201(b); 47 U.S.C. 218; 47 U.S.C. 220; 47 U.S.C. 276; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 CFR 64 *Abstract:*
                         In the Second Report and Order, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rule changes to ensure that rates for both interstate and intrastate inmate calling services (ICS) are fair, just, and reasonable limits on ancillary service charges imposed by ICS providers. In the Second Report and Order, the Commission set caps on all interstate and intrastate calling rates for ICS, established a tiered rate structure based on the size and type of facility being served, limited the types of ancillary services that ICS providers may charge for and capped the charges for permitted fees, banned flat-rate calling, facilitated access to ICS by people with disabilities by requiring providers to offer free or steeply discounted rates for calls using TTY, and imposed reporting and certification requirements to facilitate continued oversight of the ICS market. In the Third Further Notice portion of the item, the Commission sought comment on ways to promote competition for ICS, video visitation, and rates for international calls, and considered an array of solutions to further address areas of concern in the ICS industry. In an Order on Reconsideration, the Commission amended its rate caps and the definition of “mandatory tax or mandatory fee.” On June 13, 2017, the D.C. Circuit vacated the rate caps adopted in the Second Report and Order, as well as reporting requirements related to video visitation. The court held that the Commission lacked jurisdiction over intrastate ICS calls and that the rate caps the Commission adopted for interstate calls were arbitrary and capricious. The court also remanded the Commission's caps on ancillary fees. On September 26, 2017, the court denied a petition for rehearing en banc. On December 21, 2017, the court issued two separate orders: one vacating the 2016 Order on Reconsideration insofar as it purports to set rate caps on inmate calling services, and one dismissing as moot challenges to the Commission's First Report and Order on ICS. On February 4, 2020, the Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau released a Public Notice seeking to refresh the record on ancillary service charges imposed in connection with inmate calling services. On August 6, 2020, the Commission adopted a Report and Order on Remand and a Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking responding to remands by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and proposing to comprehensively reform rates and charges for the inmate calling services within the Commission's jurisdiction. The Report and Order on Remand found that the Commission's five permitted ancillary service charges (1) automated payment fees; (2) fees for single-call and related services; (3) live agent fees; (4) paper bill/statement fees; and (5) third-party financial transaction fees generally, cannot be practically segregated between interstate and intrastate inmate telephone calls, except in a limited number of cases. Accordingly, the Commission prohibited inmate calling services providers from imposing ancillary service fees higher than the Commission's caps,or imposing fees for additional ancillary services unless imposed in connection with purely intrastate inmate telephone service calls. The Order also reinstated a rule prohibiting providers from marking up third-party fees for single-call services; reinstated rule language that prohibits providers from marking up mandatory taxes or fees that they pass on to inmate telephone service consumers; and amended certain of the inmate calling services rules consistent with the D.C. Circuit's mandates to reflect that the Commission's rate and fee caps on inmate calling service apply only to interstate and international inmate calling. The Fourth FNPRM proposes to substantially reduce the interstate rate cap for inmate telephone calls from the current interim rate caps of $0.21 per minute for debit or prepaid calls and $0.25 per minute for collect calls for all types of correctional facilities, to permanent rate caps of $0.14 per minute for all interstate calls from prisons and $0.16 for all interstate calls from jails. The Fourth FNPRM also proposes to adopt rate caps for international inmate calling services calls for the first time based on the proposed interstate rate caps, plus the amount that the provider must pay its underlying international service provider for an international call. It also proposes a waiver process for providers that believe the Commission's rate caps would not allow them to recover their costs of serving a particular facility or contract. Finally, it seeks comment on a further mandatory data collection to continue efforts to reform these rates and fees. On November 23, 2020, Global Tel*Link Corporation filed a petition for reconsideration of the August 6, 2020 Order on Remand. On December 3, 2020, the Commission established the opposition and reply comment dates for the petition. On May 24, 2021 the Commission released the Third Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration and Fifth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. In the Third Report and Order, the Commission: (1) substantially reduced the interim rate caps for interstate inmate calling services from prisons and larger jails (those with 1,000 or more incarcerated people) from $0.21 per minute for debit and prepaid calls and $0.25 per minute for collect calls to new uniform interim interstate caps of $0.12 per minute for prisons and $0.14 per minute for larger jails; (2) maintained the current interim interstate rate cap of $0.21 for jails with less than 1,000 incarcerated people because of insufficient record evidence to determine providers' costs of serving those facilities at this time; (3) eliminated separate treatment of collect calls, resulting in a uniform interim interstate rate cap for all types of calls at each facility, as proposed; (4) reformed the treatment of site commission payments by specifying that providers may pass through to consumers (without any markup) site commission payments that are mandated by federal, state, or local law and that providers may pass through to consumers no more than $ 0.02 per minute site commission payments resulting from contractual obligations negotiated between providers and correctional officials; (5) capped, for the first time, international calling rates at all facilities at the applicable facility's total interstate rate cap, plus the amount the inmate calling services provider pays to its underlying wholesale carriers for completing international calls; (6) reformed the ancillary service charge caps for third-party financial transaction fees, including those related to calls that are billed on a per-call basis; and (7) adopted a new mandatory data collection to obtain more uniform cost data based on consistent, prescribed allocation methodologies to determine just and reasonable, permanent, interstate and international cost-based rates for facilities of all sizes. In the Order on Reconsideration, the Commission denied GTL's petition seeking reconsideration of a single sentence from the 2020 Remand Order, in which the Commission reminded providers that the jurisdictional nature of a call, that is whether it is interstate or intrastate, depends on the physical location of the endpoints of the call and not on whether the area code or NXX prefix of the telephone number associated with the account are associated with a particular state. The Commission determined that the end-to-end analysis has been, and remains, the generally applicable test for all telecommunications carriers in determining the jurisdiction of their 
                        ( print page 48403)
                        calls and the Commission continues to use the traditional end-to-end jurisdictional analysis in setting rates for calls placed by inmate calling services consumers. In the Fifth Further Notice, the Commission proposed to amend the Commission's rules to require calling service providers to provide access to all forms of Telecommunications Relay Services, including internet-based services, to facilitate greater accessibility for incarcerated people with hearing and speech disabilities. The Commission also sought comment on: (1) the methodology the Commission should use to set permanent per-minute rate caps for interstate and international inmate calling services; (2) site commission costs for facilities of all sizes and site commission reform generally; (3) the costs of providing services to jails with average daily populations of fewer than 1,000 incarcerated people; (4) whether and how the Commission should reform the ancillary service charge caps and how the Commission can curtail potentially abusive practices related to these charges; (5) whether to institute a recurring periodic data collection; and (6) whether some providers have market power in the bidding process, thereby impacting the competitiveness of the bidding process. On September 22, 2021, WCB and OEA (collectively, WCB/OEA) issued a Public Notice seeking comment on the contours and specific requirements of the Third Mandatory Data Collection, including proposed instructions and a proposed template for that collection. In issuing this Public Notice, WCB/OEA were acting pursuant to the Commission's directive, in the 
                        *2021 ICS Order,*
                         that the new data collection obtain data on providers' operations, costs, demand, and revenues, among other information. As the Commission explained in that order, the collected information will allow the Commission to set permanent interstate and international inmate calling services rate caps and to evaluate and, if warranted, revise the current ancillary service charge caps. On December 15, 2021, WCB/OEA issued a Public Notice seeking comment on revised requirements for ICS Annual Reports, including proposed instructions, templates, and a provider certification. Specifically, the Public Notice proposed changes in the reporting requirements to align them with ICS rule changes adopted in the 
                        *2021 ICS Order*. On January 18, 2022, WCB adopted an Order implementing the Third Mandatory Data Collection and adopted accompanying instructions, reporting templates, and a certification form. The collected information will allow the Commission to set permanent interstate and international inmate calling services rate caps and to evaluate and, if warranted, revise the current ancillary service charge caps. On February 9, 2022, WCB released a public notice announcing that the providers' mandatory data collection responses will be due no later than June 20, 2022. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
01/22/13
78 FR 4369FNPRM
11/13/13
78 FR 68005R&O
11/13/13
78 FR 67956FNPRM Comment Period End
12/20/132nd FNPRM
11/21/14
79 FR 696822nd FNPRM Comment Period End
01/15/152nd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End
01/20/153rd FNPRM
12/18/15
80 FR 790202nd R&O
12/18/15
80 FR 791363rd FNPRM Comment Period End
01/19/163rd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End
02/08/16Order on Reconsideration
09/12/16
81 FR 62818Announcement of OMB Approval
03/01/17
82 FR 12182Correction to Announcement of OMB Approval
03/08/17
82 FR 12922Announcement of OMB Approval
02/06/20
85 FR 6947Public Notice
02/19/20
85 FR 9444Public Notice Comment Period End
03/20/20Public Notice Reply Comment Period End
04/06/20Letter
07/15/20R&O on Remand & 4th FNPRM
08/06/20
85 FR 67450; 85 FR 67480; 85 FR 73233Order
09/01/20Public Notice
09/24/20
85 FR 66512Public Notice
10/23/20Letter
11/13/20Public Notice
12/03/20
85 FR 83000Order Extending Reply Comment Deadline
12/17/20Public Notice
01/08/21Comment Period End on 12/3/2020, Public Notice End
01/11/21Comment Period End on 12/3/2020, Public Notice End
01/21/21Public Notice
03/03/21Inactive per Maura McGowan
03/31/215th FNPRM
07/28/21
86 FR 404163rd R&O
07/28/21
86 FR 406823rd R&O
07/28/21
86 FR 40340Order
08/10/21
86 FR 48952Public Notice (MDC)
09/22/21
86 FR 548975th NPRM Comment Period End
09/27/21Order Extending Reply Comment Deadline
10/15/21
86 FR 604385th NPRM Reply Comment Period End
10/27/21Comment Period End on 09/22/2021, Public Notice End
11/04/21Reply Comment Period on 09/22/2021, Public Notice End
11/19/21Public Notice on Annual Reports
12/15/215th NPRM Reply Comment Period End
12/17/21Comment Period End on 12/15/2021, Public Notice End
01/12/22Order Adopting MDC
01/18/22Reply Period on 12/15/2021, Public Notice End
01/27/22Public Notice
02/09/22Public Notice
02/14/22Public Notice
03/02/22Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         William A. Kehoe III, Senior Counsel, Policy & Program Planning Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7122, 
                        *Email: william.kehoe@fcc.gov*. Erik Raven-Hansen, Assistant Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1532, 
                        *Email: erik.raven-hansen@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AK08 345. Comprehensive Review of the Part 32 Uniform System of Accounts (WC Docket No. 14-130) [3060-AK20] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 219 and 220
                        ( print page 48404) *Abstract:*
                         The Commission initiates a rulemaking proceeding to review the Uniform System of Accounts (USOA) to consider ways to minimize the compliance burdens on incumbent local exchange carriers while ensuring that the Agency retains access to the information it needs to fulfill its regulatory duties. In light of the Commission's actions in areas of price cap regulation, universal service reform, and intercarrier compensation reform, the Commission stated that it is likely appropriate to streamline the existing rules even though those reforms may not have eliminated the need for accounting data for some purposes. The Commission's analysis and proposals are divided into three parts. First, the Commission proposes to streamline the USOA accounting rules while preserving their existing structure. Second, the Commission seeks more focused comment on the accounting requirements needed for price cap carriers to address our statutory and regulatory obligations. Third, the Commission seeks comment on several related issues, including state requirements, rate effects, implementation, continuing property records, and legal authority. On February 23, 2017, the Commission adopted a Report and Order that revised the part 32 USOA to substantially reduce accounting burdens for both price cap and rate-of-return carriers. First, the Order streamlines the USOA for all carriers. In addition, the USOA will be aligned more closely with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Second, the Order allows price cap carriers to use GAAP for all regulatory accounting purposes as long as they comply with targeted accounting rules, which are designed to mitigate any impact on pole attachment rates. Alternatively, price cap carriers can elect to use GAAP accounting for all purposes other than those associated with pole attachment rates and continue to use the part 32 accounts for pole attachment rates for up to 12 years. Third, the Order addresses several miscellaneous issues, including referral to the Federal-State Joint Board on Separations the issue of examining jurisdictional separations rules in light of the reforms adopted to part 32. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
09/15/14
79 FR 54942NPRM Comment Period End
11/14/14NPRM Reply Comment Period End
12/15/14R&O
04/04/17
82 FR 20833Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         William A. Kehoe III, Senior Counsel, Policy & Program Planning Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7122, 
                        *Email: william.kehoe@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AK20 346. Restoring Internet Freedom (WC Docket No. 17-108); Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet (GN Docket No. 14-28) [3060-AK21] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b) *Abstract:*
                         In December 2017, the Commission adopted the Restoring internet Freedom Declaratory Ruling, Report and Order, and Order (Restoring internet Freedom Order), which reclassified broadband internet access service as an information service; reinstates the determination that mobile broadband internet access service is not a commercial mobile service and as a private mobile service; finds that transparency, internet Service Providers (ISPs) economic incentives, and antitrust and consumer protection laws will protect the openness of the internet, and that title II regulation is unnecessary to do so; and adopts a transparency rule similar to that in the 2010 Open internet Order, requiring disclosure of network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service. Additionally, the transparency rule requires ISPs to disclose any blocking, throttling, paid prioritization, or affiliate prioritization, and eliminates the internet conduct standard and the bright-line conduct rules set forth in the 2015 Open internet Order. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
07/01/14
79 FR 37448NPRM Comment Period End
07/18/14NPRM Reply Comment Period End
09/15/14R&O on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order
04/13/15
80 FR 19737NPRM
06/02/17
82 FR 25568NPRM Comment Period End
07/03/17Declaratory Ruling, R&O, and Order
02/22/18
83 FR 7852Order on Remand
01/07/21
86 FR 994Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Melissa Kirkel, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7958, 
                        *Fax:*
                         202 418-1413, 
                        *Email: melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AK21 347. Technology Transitions; GN Docket No 13-5, WC Docket No. 05-25; Accelerating Wireline Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment; WC Docket No. 17-84 [3060-AK32] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 251 *Abstract:*
                         On April 20, 2017, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Notice of Inquiry, and Request for Comment (Wireline Infrastructure NPRM, NOl, and RFC) seeking input on a number of actions designed to accelerate: (1) the deployment of next-generation networks and services by removing barriers to infrastructure investment at the Federal, State, and local level; (2) the transition from legacy copper networks and services to next-generation fiber-based networks and services; and (3) the reduction of Commission regulations that raise costs and slow, rather than facilitate, broadband deployment. On November 16, 2017, the Commission adopted a Report and Order (R&O), Declaratory Ruling, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Wireline Infrastructure Order) that takes a number of actions and seeks comment on further actions designed to accelerate the deployment of next-generation networks and services through removing barriers to infrastructure investment. The Wireline Infrastructure Order took a number of actions. First, the Report and Order revised the pole attachment rules to reduce costs for attachers, reforms the pole access complaint procedures to settle access disputes more swiftly, and increases access to infrastructure for certain types of broadband providers. Second, the Report and Order revised the section 214(a) discontinuance rules and the network change notification rules, including those applicable to copper retirements, to expedite the process for carriers seeking to replace legacy network infrastructure and legacy 
                        ( print page 48405)
                        services with advanced broadband networks and innovative new services. Third, the Report and Order reversed a 2015 ruling that discontinuance authority is required for solely wholesale services to carrier-customers. Fourth, the Declaratory Ruling abandoned the 2014 “functional test” interpretation of when section 214 discontinuance applications are required, bringing added clarity to the section 214(a) discontinuance process for carriers and consumers alike. Finally, the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought comment on additional potential pole attachment reforms, reforms to the network change disclosure and section 214(a) discontinuance processes, and ways to facilitate rebuilding networks impacted by natural disasters. Various parties filed a Petition for Review of the Wireline Infrastructure Order in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit denied the Petition on January 23, 2020 on the grounds that the parties lacked standing. On June 7, 2018, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order (Wireline Infrastructure Second Report and Order) taking further actions designed to expedite the transition from legacy networks and services to next generation networks and advanced services that benefit the American public and to promote broadband deployment by further streamlining the section 214(a) discontinuance rules, network change disclosure processes, and part 68 customer notification process. The Wireline Infrastructure NPRM, NOI, and RFC sought comment on additional issues not addressed in the November Wireline Infrastructure Order or the June Wireline Infrastructure Second Report and Order. It sought comment on changes to the Commission's pole attachment rules to: (1) streamline the timeframe for gaining access to utility poles; (2) reduce charges paid by attachers for work done to make a pole ready for new attachments; and (3) establish a formula for computing the maximum pole attachment rate that may be imposed on an incumbent LEC. The Wireline Infrastructure NPRM, NOI, and RFC also sought comment on whether the Commission should enact rules, consistent with its authority under section 253 of the Act, to promote the deployment of broadband infrastructure by preempting State and local laws that inhibit broadband deployment. It also sought comment on whether there are State laws governing the maintenance or retirement of copper facilities that serve as a barrier to deploying next-generation technologies and services that the Commission might seek to preempt. Previously, in November 2014, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Declaratory Ruling that: (1) proposed new backup power rules; (2) proposed new or revised rules for copper retirements and service discontinuances; and (3) adopted a functional test in determining what constitutes a service for purposes of section 214(a) discontinuance review. In August 2015, the Commission adopted a Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that: (i) lengthened and revised the copper retirement process; (ii) determined that a carrier must obtain Commission approval before discontinuing a service used as a wholesale input if the carrier's actions will discontinue service to a carrier-customer's retail end users; (iii) adopted an interim rule requiring incumbent LECs that seek to discontinue certain TDM-based wholesale services to commit to certain rates, terms, and conditions; (iv) proposed further revisions to the copper retirement discontinuance process; and (v) upheld the November 2014 Declaratory Ruling. In July 2016, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order, Declaratory Ruling, and Order on Reconsideration that: (i) adopted a new test for obtaining streamlined treatment when carriers seek Commission authorization to discontinue legacy services in favor of services based on newer technologies; (ii) set forth consumer education requirements for carriers seeking to discontinue legacy services in favor of services based on newer technologies; (iii) allowed notice to customers of discontinuance applications by email; (iv) required carriers to provide notice of discontinuance applications to Tribal entities; (v) made a technical rule change to create a new title for copper retirement notices and certifications; and (vi) harmonized the timeline for competitive LEC discontinuances caused by incumbent LEC network changes. On August 2, 2018, the Commission adopted a Third Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling (Wireline Infrastructure Third Report and Order) establishing a new framework for the vast majority of pole attachments governed by Federal law by instituting a one-touch make-ready regime, in which a new attacher may elect to perform all simple work to prepare a pole for new wireline attachments in the communications space. This new framework includes safeguards to promote coordination among parties and ensures that new attachers perform work safely and reliably. The Commission retained its multi-party pole attachment process for attachments that are complex or above the communications space of a pole, but made significant modifications to speed deployment, promote accurate billing, expand the use of self-help for new attachers when attachment deadlines are missed, and reduce the likelihood of coordination failures that lead to unwarranted delays. The Commission also improved its pole attachment rules by codifying and redefining Commission precedent that requires utilities to allow attachers to overlash existing wires, thus maximizing the usable space on the pole; eliminating outdated disparities between the pole attachment rates that incumbent carriers must pay compared to other similarly-situated cable and telecommunications attachers; and clarifying that the Commission will preempt, on an expedited case-by-case basis, State and local laws that inhibit the rebuilding or restoration of broadband infrastructure after a disaster. The Commission also adopted a Declaratory Ruling that interpreted section 253(a) of the Communications Act to prohibit State and local express and 
                        *de facto*
                         moratoria on the deployment of telecommunications services or facilities and directed the Wireline Competition and Wireless Telecommunications Bureaus to act promptly on petitions challenging specific alleged moratoria. Numerous parties filed appeals of the Wireline Infrastructure Third Report and Order, and the appeals were consolidated in the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Ninth Circuit. On August 12, 2020, the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion upholding the Wireline Infrastructure Third Report and Order in all respects. On August 8, 2018, Public Knowledge filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the Second Report and Order and Motion to Hold in Abeyance. On October 20, 2020, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) adopted a Declaratory Ruling, Order on Reconsideration, and Order. In the Declaratory Ruling, the Bureau clarified that any carrier seeking to discontinue legacy voice service to a community or part of a community that is the last retail provider of such legacy TDM service to that community or part of the community is subject to the Commission's technology transition discontinuance rules, including the requirements to receive streamlined treatment of its discontinuance 
                        ( print page 48406)
                        application. In the Order on Reconsideration, the Bureau denied the Public Knowledge Petition for Reconsideration because all of Public Knowledge's arguments were fully considered, and rejected, by the Commission in the underlying proceeding. It also dismissed as moot the accompanying motion to have the Commission hold that 
                        *Order*
                         in abeyance pending the outcome of the appeal that the Ninth Circuit ultimately denied. In September 2019, CTIA filed a Petition for Declaratory Ruling seeking clarification of certain issues raised in the 2018 Third Report and Order. On July 29, 2020, the Wireline Competition Bureau issued a Declaratory Ruling clarifying that (1) the imposition of a blanket ban” by a utility on attachments to any portion of a utility pole is inconsistent with the federal requirement that a denial of access . . . be specific” to a particular request; and (2) while utilities and attachers have the flexibility to negotiate terms in their pole attachment agreements that differ from the requirements in the Commission's rules, a utility cannot use its significant negotiating leverage to require an attacher to give up rights to which the attacher is entitled under the rules without the attacher obtaining a corresponding benefit. On July 20, 2020, the Wireline Competition Bureau issued a Public Notice seeking comment on a Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed on July 16, 2020 by NCTA The internet & Television Association. NCTA asked the Commission to declare that: (1) pole owners must share in the cost of pole replacements in unserved areas pursuant to section 224 of the Communications Act, section 1.1408(b) of the Commission's rules, and Commission precedent; (2) pole attachment complaints arising in unserved areas should be prioritized through placement on the Accelerated Docket under section 1.736 of the Commission's rules; and (3) section 1.1407(b) of the Commission's rules authorizes the Commission to order any pole owner to complete a pole replacement within a specified period of time or designate an authorized contractor to do so. Comments on the NCTA Petition were due by September 2, 2020, and reply comments by September 17, 2020. On July 23, 2021, the Wireline Competition Bureau issued a Public Notice seeking comment on a Petition for Declaratory Ruling filed by the Edison Electric Institute asking the Commission to declare that: (1) when the Commission determines that a pole attachment rate, term, or condition is unjust and unreasonable and orders a refund pursuant to section 1.1407(a)(3) of the Commission's rules, the applicable statute of limitations” is the same as the two-year period prescribed by section 415(b) of the Act; and (2) refunds in pole attachment complaint proceedings are not appropriate” for any period preceding good-faith notice of a dispute. Deadlines for filing comments and reply comments were set for August 23, 2021, and September 10, 2021, respectively. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
01/06/15
80 FR 450NPRM Comment Period End
02/05/15NPRM Reply Comment Period End
03/09/15FNPRM
09/25/15
80 FR 57768R&O
09/25/15
80 FR 57768FNPRM Comment Period End
10/26/15FNPRM Reply Comment Period End
11/24/152nd R&O
09/12/16
81 FR 62632NPRM
05/16/17
82 FR 224533NPRM Comment Period End
06/15/17NPRM Reply Comment Period End
07/17/17R&O
12/28/17
82 FR 61520FNPRM Comment Period End
01/17/18FNPRM Reply Comment Period End
02/16/182nd R&O
07/09/18
83 FR 316593rd R&O
09/14/18
83 FR 46812NCTA Public Notice
07/20/20CTIA Declaratory Ruling
07/29/20Order on Reconsideration
02/02/21
86 FR 8872EEI Public Notice
07/23/21EEI Public Notice Comment Period End
08/23/21EEI Public Notice Reply Comment Period End
09/10/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Michele Berlove, Special Counsel, Competition Policy Div., WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1477, 
                        *Email: michele.berlove@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AK32 348. Numbering Policies for Modern Communications, WC Docket No. 13-97 [3060-AK36] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 153 to 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) *Abstract:*
                         This Order establishes a process to authorize interconnected VoIP providers to obtain North American Numbering Plan (NANP) telephone numbers directly from the numbering administrators, rather than through intermediaries. Section 52.15(g)(2)(i) of the Commission's rules limits access to telephone numbers to entities that demonstrate they are authorized to provide service in the area for which the numbers are being requested. The Commission has interpreted this rule as requiring evidence of either a State certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) or a Commission license. Neither authorization is typically available in practice to interconnected VoIP providers. Thus, as a practical matter, generally only telecommunications carriers are able to provide the proof of authorization required under our rules, and thus able to obtain numbers directly from the numbering administrators. This Order establishes an authorization process to enable interconnected VoIP providers that choose direct access to request numbers directly from the numbering administrators. Next, the Order sets forth several conditions designed to minimize number exhaust and preserve the integrity of the numbering system. The Order requires interconnected VoIP providers obtaining numbers to comply with the same requirements applicable to carriers seeking to obtain numbers. These requirements include any State requirements pursuant to numbering authority delegated to the States by the Commission, as well as industry guidelines and practices, among others. The Order also requires interconnected VoIP providers to comply with facilities readiness requirements adapted to this context, and with numbering utilization and optimization requirements. As conditions to requesting and obtaining numbers directly from the numbering administrators, interconnected VoIP providers are also required to: (1) provide the relevant State commissions with regulatory and numbering contacts when requesting numbers in those states; (2) request numbers from the numbering administrators under their own unique OCN; (3) file any requests for numbers with the relevant State commissions at least 30 days prior to requesting numbers from the numbering 
                        ( print page 48407)
                        administrators; and (4) provide customers with the opportunity to access all abbreviated dialing codes (N11 numbers) in use in a geographic area. The Order also modifies Commission's rules in order to permit VoIP Positioning Center (VPC) providers to obtain pseudo-Automatic Number Identification (p-ANI) codes directly from the numbering administrators for purposes of providing E911 services. Based on experiences and review of the direct access authorization process established by the 2015 Order, the Commission adopted a FNPRM which proposes clarifications and revisions to the Commission's rules to better ensure that interconnected VoIP providers that obtain direct access authorization to not facilitate illegal robocalls, spoofing, or fraud, pose national security risks, or evade or abuse intercarrier compensation requirements. The FNPRM proposes to require additional certifications as part of the direct access authorization applications process, that would include certification of compliance with anti-robocalling obligations. The FNPRM also proposes to clarify that applicants disclose foreign ownership information on their direct access application. It would also propose to generally refer those applications with 10% or greater foreign ownership to the Executive Branch agencies for their review, consistent with the Commission's referral of other types of applications. The FNPRM also proposes to clarify that holders of a direct access authorization must update the Commission and applicable states within 30 days of changes to ownership information submitted to the Commission. The FNPRM further proposes to clarify that Commission staff retain the authority to determine when to accept filings as complete and proposes to direct Commission staff to reject an application if an applicant has engaged in behavior contrary to the public interest or has been found to originate or transmit illegal robocalls. Finally, the FNPRM seeks comment on whether to expand the direct access authorization to one-way VoIP providers or other entities that use numbering resources. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
06/19/13
78 FR 36725NPRM Comment Period End
07/19/13R&O
10/29/15
80 FR 66454FNPRM (Release Date)
08/06/21
86 FR 51081FNPRM (Comment Period End)
10/14/21
86 FR 51081Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes *Agency Contact:*
                         Michelle Sclater, Attorney, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0388, 
                        *Email: michelle.sclater@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AK36 349. Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act [3060-AK57] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151 
                        *et seq.* *Abstract:*
                         The Telecommunications Act of 1996 expanded the traditional goal of universal service to include increased access to both telecommunications and advanced services such as high-speed internet for all consumers at just, reasonable and affordable rates. The Act established principles for universal service that specifically focused on increasing access to evolving services for consumers living in rural and insular areas, and for consumers with low-incomes. Additional principles called for increased access to high-speed internet in the nation's schools, libraries, and rural healthcare facilities. The FCC established four programs within the Universal Service Fund to implement the statute: Connect America Fund (formally known as High-Cost Support) for rural areas; Lifeline (for low-income consumers), including initiatives to expand phone service for Native Americans; Schools and Libraries (E-rate); and Rural Healthcare. The Universal Service Fund is paid for by contributions from telecommunications carriers, including wireline and wireless companies, and interconnected Voice over internet Protocol (VoIP) providers, including cable companies that provide voice service, based on an assessment on their interstate and international end-user revenues. The Universal Service Administrative Company, or USAC, administers the four programs and collects monies for the Universal Service Fund under the direction of the FCC. On October 1, 2021, the Commission proposed to update the definition of library in the Commission's rules to provide clarity regarding the eligibility of Tribal libraries and  promote increased participation of underrepresented Tribal libraries in the E-Rate Program. On October 27, 2021, the Commission announced third set of Pilot projects that have been selected for the Connected Care Pilot Program. The program will support connected care services across the country, focusing on low-income and veteran patients. On December 2, 2021, the Commission granted the State E-rate Coordinators' Alliance's (SECA) petition for an expedited waiver of the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF)  Program's invoice filing deadline and clarified the service delivery date. On December 16, 2021, the Commission sought comment on a proposal to implement a bidding portal for the E-Rate program. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteR&O and FNPRM
01/13/17
82 FR 4275NPRM Comment Period End
02/13/17NPRM Reply Comment Period End
02/27/17R&O and Order on Recon
03/21/17
82 FR 14466Order on Recon
05/19/17
82 FR 22901Order on Recon
06/08/17
82 FR 26653Memorandum, Opinion & Order
06/21/17
82 FR 228224NPRM
07/30/19
84 FR 36865NPRM
08/21/19
84 FR 43543R&O and Order on Recon
11/07/19
84 FR 59937Order on Recon
12/09/19
84 FR 67220R&O
12/20/19
84 FR 70026R&O
12/27/19
84 FR 71308R&O
01/17/20
85 FR 3044Report & Order
03/10/20
85 FR 13773Report & Order
05/11/20
85 FR 19892Declaratory Ruling/2nd FNPRM
08/04/20
85 FR 48134Public Notice
03/22/21
86 FR 15172Report & Order on Recon
04/09/21
86 FR 18459R&O
05/28/21
86 FR 291362nd R&O
07/14/21
86 FR 37061Public Notice
08/02/21
86 FR 41408NPRM
10/14/21
86 FR 57097Order
12/14/21
86 FR 70983NPRM
01/27/22
87 FR 4182Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Nakesha Woodward, Program Analyst, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1502, 
                        *Email: kesha.woodward@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AK57
                        ( print page 48408) 350. Toll Free Assignment Modernization and Toll Free Service Access Codes: WC Docket No. 17-192, CC Docket No. 95-155 [3060-AK91] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 251(e)(1) *Abstract:*
                         In this Report and Order (Order), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) initiates an auction to distribute certain toll free numbers. The numbers to be auctioned will be in the new 833 toll free code for which there have been multiple, competing requests. By using an auction, the FCC will ensure that sought-after numbers are awarded to the parties that value them most. In addition, the FCC will reserve certain 833 numbers for distribution to government and non-profit entities that request them for public health and safety purposes. The FCC will study the results of the auction to determine how to best use the mechanism to distribute toll-free numbers equitably and efficiently in the future as well. Revenues from the auction will be used to defray the cost of toll-free numbering administration, reducing the cost of numbering for all users. The Order establishing the toll-free number auction will also authorize and accommodate the use of a secondary market for numbers awarded at auction to further distribute these numbers to the entities that value them most. The Order also adopted several definitional and technical updates to improve clarity and flexibility in toll-free number assignment. The Commission sought comment and then adopted auctions procedures and deadlines on August 2, 2019. Bidding for the auction occurred on December 17, 2019, and Somos issued an announcement of the winning bidders on December 20, 2019. On December 16, 2019, to facilitate the preparation of its study of the auction, the Bureau charged the North American Numbering Council, via its Toll Free Access Modernization Working Group, to issue a report evaluating various aspects of the 833 Auction, and recommending improvements for any future toll free number auctions. On January 16, 2020, Somos released all of the 833 Auction data for public review. On March 13, 2020, the Bureau invited public comment on the 833 Auction in preparation for issuing a report on the lessons learned from the Auction. Comments were due on April 13, 2020. On July 14, 2020, the North American Numbering Council approved the Toll Free Assignment Modernization Working Group's report, Perspectives on the December 2019 Auction of Numbers in the 833 Numbering Plan Area. On January 15, 2021, the Bureau released a report that examined various aspects of this toll free number assignment experiment, including lessons learned, examination of auction outcomes, and recommendations for future toll free number assignment. The Bureau concluded that the 833 Auction was a successful experiment that provided invaluable experience and data that can facilitate further Commission efforts to continue to modernize toll free number allocation in the future. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
10/13/17
82 FR 47669NPRM Comment Period End
11/13/17Final Rule
10/23/18
83 FR 53377Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Matthew Collins, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554,
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7141, 
                        *Email: matthew.collins@fcc.gov*. *RIN:*
                         3060-AK91 351. Establishing the Digital Opportunity Data Collection; WC Docket Nos. 19-195 and 11-10 [3060-AK93] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 35 to 39; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 219; 47 U.S.C. 220; 47 U.S.C. 402(b)2(B); Pub. L. 104-104; 47. U.S.C. 151-154; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 641 to 646; Pub. L 116-130; . . . *Abstract:*
                         In the Report and Order, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), moving to better identify gaps in broadband coverage across the nation, initiated a new process for collecting fixed broadband data to better pinpoint where broadband service is lacking. The Report and Order concluded that there is a compelling and immediate need to develop more granular broadband deployment data to meet this goal and, accordingly, created the new Digital Opportunity Data Collection. The Digital Opportunity Data Collection will collect geospatial broadband coverage maps from fixed broadband internet service providers of areas where they make fixed service available. This geospatial data will facilitate development of granular, high-quality fixed broadband deployment maps, which should improve the FCC's ability to target support for broadband expansion through the agency's Universal Service Fund programs. The Report and Order also adopts a process to collect public input on the accuracy of service providers' broadband maps, facilitated by a crowd-sourcing portal that will gather input from consumers as well as from state, local, and Tribal governments. The Second Further NPRM sought comment on additional technical standards for fixed broadband providers that could ensure greater precision for the Digital Opportunity Data Collection deployment reporting and on ways the Commission could incorporate crowdsourced and location-specific fixed broadband deployment data into this new data collection. The Second Further NPRM also sought comment on incorporating the collection of accurate, reliable mobile wireless voice and broadband coverage data into the Digital Opportunity Data Collection. In addition, the Second Further NPRM sought comment on sunsetting the Form 477 broadband deployment collection following the creation of the Digital Opportunity Data Collection. The Second Report and Order established requirements for: (1) collecting fixed broadband availability and quality of service data; (2) collecting mobile broadband deployment data, including the submission of standardized propagation maps, propagation model details, and infrastructure information; (3) establishing a common dataset of all locations in the United States where fixed broadband service can be installed; (4) verifying the accuracy of broadband availability data; (5) collecting crowdsourced data; (6) enforcing the requirements of the Broadband DATA Act; (7) creating coverage maps from the data submitted; and (8) ensuring the privacy, confidentiality, and security of information submitted by broadband providers. The Third Further NPRM sought comment on a range of additional measures to implement the requirements of the Broadband DATA Act, including additional processes for verifying broadband availability data submitted by providers, the development of a challenge process, and FCC Form 477 reforms. The Third Report and Order specified which fixed and mobile broadband internet access service providers are required to report broadband availability data and expanded the reporting and certification requirements for certain fixed and mobile broadband 
                        ( print page 48409)
                        filers in order to ensure that Commission staff have the necessary tools to assess the quality and accuracy of its broadband coverage maps. The Third Report and Order also adopted standards for collecting verified broadband data from State, local, and Tribal entities and certain third parties and adopted processes for submitting challenges to fixed and mobile coverage map data and data in the location Fabric, along with processes for providers to respond to such challenges. In addition, the Third Report and Order established standards for identifying locations that will be included in the broadband serviceable locations Fabric and for enforcement of the requirements associated with the Digital Opportunity Data Collection. On July 16, 2021, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Office of Economics and Analytics, and Office of Engineering and Technology released a Public Notice seeking comment on the technical requirements for the mobile challenge, verification, and crowdsourcing processes required under the Broadband DATA Act for the new Broadband Data Collection (formerly known as the Digital Opportunity Data Collection). Deadlines for filing comments and reply comments have been set for September 10, 2021, and September 27, 2021, respectively. On February 22, 2022, the Task Force and OEA released a Public Notice announcing the filing deadline for the inaugural Broadband Data Collection, as required by the Commission in the July 2020 Second Report and Order. On March 4, 2022, the Task Force and OEA published data specifications related to the biannual submission of subscription, availability, and supporting data for the Broadband Data Collection (BDC). The specifications set forth how data files required for the BDC must be formatted for submission in the BDC system, which fields the files should contain, and the data type of each field. On March 9, 2022, the Task Force, OEA, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, and the Office of Engineering and Technology released the 
                        *BDC Mobile Technical Requirements Order,*
                         which adopts technical requirements to implement the BDC mobile challenge, verification, and crowdsourcing processes. Specifically, the 
                        *Order*
                         (1) adopts detailed processes for mobile providers to respond to challenges, for the Commission to initiate a verification request to a service provider, and for providers to respond to verification requests to confirm broadband coverage in areas they claim have service; (2) sets forth the parameters and metrics that must be collected both for on-the-ground test data to support challenge submissions, rebuttals to cognizable challenges, and responses to verification requests, and for infrastructure information to support challenge rebuttals and responses to verification requests; and (3) describes the methodology staff will use in determining when a critical mass of crowdsourced filings suggests that a provider has submitted inaccurate or incomplete data. The Task Force, OEA, and WTB also published two data specifications that provide additional detail about the technical elements of the data to be collected as part of the mobile challenge, verification, and crowdsource processes. The 
                        *Data Specifications for Mobile Speed Test Data*
                         provides information on the on-the-ground speed test data that must be collected and reported by approved third-party mobile speed test apps that consumers will use to run crowdsource or challenge speed tests and submit those test results to the Commission's BDC system; other entities participating in the BDC mobile challenge process or collecting crowdsource data; and service providers responding to mobile challenges or verification inquiries. The 
                        *Data Specifications for Provider Infrastructure Data in the Mobile Challenge and Mobile Verification Process*
                         specifies the data files that mobile service providers must submit when they choose to respond to a mobile challenge or verification inquiry with infrastructure data. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
08/03/17
82 FR 40118NPRM Comment Period End
09/25/17Report & Order
08/01/19
84 FR 43705Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
08/01/19
84 FR 43764Second Further NPRM Comment Period End
10/07/192nd R&O
07/16/20
85 FR 508863rd FNPRM
07/16/20
85 FR 509113rd FNPRM Comment Period End
09/08/203rd R&O
01/13/21Public Notice
07/16/21
86 FR 40398Public Notice Comment Period End
09/27/21Order
03/09/22Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Michael Ray, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0357, 
                        *Email: michael.ray@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AK93 352. Call Authentication Trust Anchor [3060-AL00] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 227b; 47 U.S.C. 503 *Abstract:*
                         On June 6, 2019, the Commission adopted a Declaratory Ruling and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (CG Docket No. 17-59, WC Docket No. 17-97) that proposed and sought comment on mandating implementation of STIR/SHAKEN in the event that major voice service providers did not voluntarily implement the framework by the end of 2019. On December 30, 2019, Congress enacted the Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act. Along with numerous other provisions directed at addressing robocalls, the TRACED Act directs the Commission to require all voice service providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN in the internet Protocol (IP) portions of their networks, and to implement an effective caller ID authentication framework in the non-IP portions of their networks. The TRACED Act further creates processes by which voice service providers may be exempt from this mandate if the Commission determines they have achieved certain implementation benchmarks, and by which voice service providers may be granted a delay in compliance based on a finding of undue hardship because of burdens or barriers to implementation or based on a delay in development of a caller ID authentication protocol for calls delivered over non-IP networks. On March 31, 2020, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (WC Docket Nos. 17-97, 20-67). The Report and Order mandated that all originating and terminating voice service providers implement the STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication framework in the IP portions of their networks by June 30, 2021. In the Further Notice the Commission sought comment on proposals to further promote caller ID authentication and implement the TRACED Act. On September 29, 2020, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order (WC Docket No. 17-97). The 
                        ( print page 48410)
                        Second Report and Order implemented rules (1) granting extensions for compliance with the STIR/SHAKEN implementation mandate for small voice service providers, voice service providers that cannot obtain a SPC token from the Governance Authority, services scheduled for section 214 discontinuance, for those portions of a voice service provider's network that rely on non-IP technology, and establishing a process for individual voice service providers to seek provider specific extensions; (2) requiring voice service providers using non-IP technology either to upgrade their networks to IP to enable STIR/SHAKEN implementation, or work to develop non-IP caller ID authentication technology and implement a robocall mitigation program in the interim; (3) establishing a process where by a voice service provider may be exempt from the STIR/SHAKEN implementation mandate if the provider has achieved certain implementation benchmarks; (4) prohibiting voice service providers from imposing line item charges on consumer and small business subscribers for caller ID authentication; and (5) requiring intermediate providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN. On May 20, 2021, the Commission released a Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to shorten the small provider extension from two years to one for a subset of small voice service providers that are at a heightened risk of originating an especially large amount of robocall traffic. On January 13, 2021, the Commission adopted a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing and seeking comment on a limited role for the Commission to oversee certificate revocation decisions by the private STIR/SHAKEN Governance Authority that would have the effect of placing providers in noncompliance with the Commission's rules. On August 5, 2021, the Commission adopted a Third Report and Order which adopted rules creating this oversight role. On September 30, 2021, the Commission adopted a Fourth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to require gateway providers to apply STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication to, and perform robocall mitigation on, foreign-originated calls with U.S. numbers, seeking comment on revisions to the information that filers must submit to the Robocall Mitigation Database, and clarifying the obligations of voice service providers and intermediate providers with respect to calls to and from Public Safety Answer Points and other emergency services providers. On December 9, 2021, the Commission adopted a Fourth Report and Order adopting rules requiring non-facilities based small voice providers implement SITR/SHAKEN by June 30, 2022, and requiring small voice providers of any kind suspected of originating illegal robocalls to implement STIR/SHAKEN on an accelerated timeline. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNOI
07/14/17DR and 3rd FNPRM
06/06/19
84 FR 29478NPRM
06/24/19
84 FR 29478NPRM Comment Period End
08/23/193rd FNPRM Comment Period End
08/23/19R&O and FNPRM
03/31/20
85 FR 22029FNPRM Comment Period End
05/29/202nd R&O
09/29/20
85 FR 733602nd FNPRM
01/13/21
86 FR 98942nd FNPRM Comment Period
03/19/213rd FNPRM
05/20/21
86 FR 305713rd R&O
08/05/21
86 FR 485113rd FNPRM Comment Period End
08/19/214th FNPRM
10/01/21
86 FR 590844th FNPRM Comment Period End
11/26/214th R&O
12/09/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Alexander McMennamin Hobbs, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7433, 
                        *Email: alexander.hobbs@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL00 353. Implementation of the National Suicide Improvement Act of 2018 [3060-AL01] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 251 *Abstract:*
                         On August 14, 2018, Congress passed the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act (Act). Public Law 115-233, 132 Stat. 2424 (2018). The purpose of the Act was to study and report on the feasibility of designating a 3-digit dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system by considering each of the current N11 designations. The Act directed the Commission to: (1) conduct a study that examines the feasibility of designating a simple, easy-to-remember, 3-digit dialing code to be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) analyze how well the current National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is working to address the needs of veterans. The Act also directed the Commission to coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the North American Numbering Council (NANC) in conducting the study, and to produce a report on the study by August 14, 2019. On August 14, 2019, the Wireline Competition Bureau and Office of Economics and Analytics submitted its report to Congress recommending that: (1) a 3-digit dialing code be used for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system; and (2) the Commission should initiate a rulemaking proceeding to consider designating 988 as the 3-digit code. On December 12, 2019, the Commission released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to designate 988 as a new, nationwide, 3-digit dialing code for a suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. WC Docket No. 18-336. The NPRM proposes that calls made to 988 be directed to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which is made up of an expansive network of over 170 crisis centers located across the United States, and to the Veterans Crisis Line. The NPRM also proposes to require all telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP service providers to make, within 18 months, any changes necessary to ensure that users can dial 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line. On July 16, 2020, the Commission adopted an Order designating 988 as the 3-digit number to reach the Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line (800-273-TALK or 800-273-8255) and requiring all telecommunications carriers, interconnected voice over internet Protocol (VoIP) providers, and one-way VoIP providers to make any network changes necessary to ensure that users can dial 988 to reach the Lifeline by July 16, 2022. On October 16, 2020, the Communications Equality Advocates filed a petition for partial reconsideration of the FCC's July 16, 2020 Report and Order. In their petition, Communications Equality Advocates requested that the FCC revise the Order to mandate text-to-988 and direct video calling (DVC) requirements and to have 
                        ( print page 48411)
                        such requirements be implemented on the same timeline as voice calls to 988, by July 16, 2022. On October 17, 2020, Congress enacted the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 (2020 Act). Public Law 116-172, 134 Stat. 832 (2020). The 2020 Act, among other things, designates 988 as the universal telephone number within the United States for the purpose of the national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operating through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline,” with designation occurring one year after enactment. On November 9, 2020, pursuant to 2020 Act's requirements that the Commission submit a report on the feasibility and cost of attaching an automatic dispatchable location with 988 calls, the Commission issued a Public Notice that sought comment on these issues. On April 22, 2021 the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that proposes to require text service providers support text messages to 988 by routing texts to the toll free number. On November 19, 2020, pursuant to 2020 Act's requirements that the Commission submit a report on the feasibility and cost of attaching an automatic dispatchable location with 988 calls, the Commission issued a Public Notice that sought comment on these issues. A Report to Congress regarding geolocation was released on April 15, 2021. On April 22, 2021 the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) that proposes to require text service providers support text messages to 988 by routing texts to the toll free number. On November 19, 2021, the Commission adopted an Order requiring the industry to enable texting to 988 by the same deadline as for voice calls, July 16, 2022. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
01/15/20
85 FR 2359NPRM Comment Period End
03/16/20Report & Order
07/16/20PFR
10/16/20Oppositions Due
12/02/20Public Notice
12/08/20
85 FR 79014Replies Due
12/14/20Public Notice Comment Period End
01/11/21FNPRM
06/11/21
86 FR 31404FNPRM Comment Period End
08/10/21Report & Order
11/19/21Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Michelle Sclater, Attorney, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-0388, 
                        *Email: michelle.sclater@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL01 354. Modernizing Unbundling and Resale Requirements in an Era of Next-Generation Networks and Services [3060-AL02] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 10; 47 U.S.C. 251 *Abstract:*
                         On November 22, 2019, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on proposals to update the unbundling and avoided-cost resale obligations stemming from the 1996 Act and applicable only to incumbent LECs. Many of these obligations appear to no longer be necessary in many geographic areas due to vigorous competition for mass market broadband services in urban areas and numerous intermodal voice capabilities and services. But recognizing that rural areas pose special challenges for broadband deployment, the NPRM did not propose any change to unbundling requirements for broadband-capable loops in rural areas. The NPRM sought to promote the Commission's efforts to reduce unnecessary and outdated regulatory burdens that appear to discourage the deployment of next-generation networks, delay the IP transition, unnecessarily burden incumbent LECs with no similar obligations placed on their competitors, and no longer benefit consumers or serve the purpose for which they were intended. On October 27, 2020, the Commission adopted a Report and Order (1) eliminating unbundling requirements, subject to a reasonable transition period, for enterprise-grade DS1 and DS3 loops where there is evidence of actual and potential competition, for broadband-capable DS0 loops and associated subloops in the most densely populated areas, and for voice-grade narrowband loops nationwide, but preserving unbundling requirements for DS0 loops in less densely populated areas and DS1 and DS3 loops in areas without sufficient evidence of competition; (2) eliminating unbundling requirements for network interface devices and multiunit premises subloops; (3) eliminating unbundled dark fiber transport provisioned from wire centers within a half-mile of competitive fiber networks, but providing an eight-year transition period for existing circuits so as to avoid stranding investment and last-mile deployment by competitive LECs that may harm consumers; (4) eliminating unbundling requirements for operations support systems, except where carriers are continuing to manage UNEs and for purposes of local interconnection and local number portability; and (5) eliminating remaining avoided-cost resale requirements. The Report and Order ended unbundling and resale requirements where they stifle technology transitions and broadband deployment, but preserved unbundling requirements where they are still necessary to realize the 1996 Act's goal of robust intermodal competition benefiting all Americans. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
01/06/20
85 FR 472NPRM Comment Period End
03/06/20Report & Order
01/08/21
86 FR 1636Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Michele Berlove, Special Counsel, Competition Policy Div., WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1477, 
                        *Email: michele.berlove@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL02 355. Eliminating Ex Ante Pricing Regulation and Tariffing of Telephone Access Charges (WC Docket 20-71) [3060-AL03] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 203; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 616 *Abstract:*
                         The NPRM proposes to deregulate and detariff Telephone Access Charges, which represent the last handful of interstate end-user charges that remain subject to regulation. The Notice also proposes to prohibit all carriers from separately listing these charges on customers' bills. given that some Telephone Access Charges are used to calculate contributions to the Federal Universal Service Fund and other federal programs as well as high cost support this Notice also proposes and seeks comment on ways to ensure stability in funding these programs.
                        ( print page 48412) *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
04/01/20
85 FR 30899NPRM Comment Period End
07/06/20NPRM Reply Comment Period End
08/04/20Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Gil Strobel, Deputy Pricing Policy Division Chief, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7084. *RIN:*
                         3060-AL03 356. • Establishing a 5G Fund for Rural America; GN Docket No. 20-32 [3060-AL15] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 403 *Abstract:*
                         The 5G Fund for Rural America will distribute up to $9 billion in universal service support through competitive bidding in two phases to bring mobile voice and 5G broadband service to rural areas of the country. 5G public interest obligations and performance requirements imposed on carriers continuing to receive legacy mobile high-cost support will help ensure that the areas they serve enjoy the benefits that 5G promises. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNPRM
05/26/20
85 FR 31616Final Action
11/25/20
85 FR 75770xNext Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Kirk Burgee, Chief of Staff, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-1599, 
                        *Email: kirk.burgee@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL15 357. • Improving Competitive Broadband Access to Multiple Tenant Environments [3060-AL35] *Legal Authority:*47 U.S.C. 151-54, 201(b), 303(r), 521(4), 521(6), 544(i), and 548 *Abstract:*
                         In June 2017, the Commission issued a Notice of Inquiry seeking comment on the state of broadband competition in multiple tenant environments (MTEs) and whether additional Commission action in this area is warranted to eliminate or reduce barriers faced by broadband providers that seek to serve MTE occupants. In July 2019, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking further targeted comment on a variety of issues that may affect the provisioning of broadband to MTEs, including exclusive marketing and wiring arrangements, revenue sharing agreements, state and local regulations, and the Commission's legal authority to address broadband, telecommunications, and video deployment and competition in MTEs. In February 2022, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling that (1) adopted new rules prohibiting providers from entering into certain types of revenue sharing agreements that are used to evade our existing rules; (2) adopted new rules requiring providers to disclose the existence of exclusive marketing arrangements in simple, easy-to-understand language; and (3) clarified that existing Commission rules regarding cable inside wiring prohibit so-called sale-and-leaseback arrangements which effectively deny access to alternative providers. In taking these actions, the Commission is promoting tenant choice and competition in the provision of communications services to the benefit of those who live and work in MTEs. *Timetable:* Action
Date
FR CiteNotice of Inquiry
06/22/17Notice of Inquiry Comment Period End
08/22/17NPRM
07/31/19
84 FR 37219NPRM Comment Period End
09/30/19Next Action Undetermined
 *Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required:*
                         Yes. *Agency Contact:*
                         Matthew Collins, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, 
                        *Phone:*
                         202 418-7141, 
                        *Email: matthew.collins@fcc.gov.* *RIN:*
                         3060-AL35


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