Source: http://www.fcc.gov/print/node/49226
Timestamp: 2014-07-29 01:12:02
Document Index: 95322584

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 15', 'art 15', 'art 15', 'art 15', 'art 15', 'art 15', 'art 15', 'art 90', '§ 22', 'art 15', '§ 15', 'art 15', '§ 15']

Federal Communications Commission FCC 13-59 would be appropriate – the Section 15.209 limit,19 the unlicensed TV bands device limit,20 or some other limit – what would be an appropriate transition period for compliance, and whether currently approved Part 15 auditory assistance devices should be grandfathered for a limited time or permanently.21
The Commission received six comments, two reply comments, and two Ex Parte
comments in response to the Auditory Assistance Device NPRM. 22 The majority of commenters, which include providers of auditory assistance and/or simultaneous language equipment, support the Commission’s proposal to expand the permissible uses of Part 15 auditory assistance devices to include simultaneous language interpretation.23 Two commenters oppose the Commission’s proposal.24
Based on the record in this proceeding, we modify the definition of “auditory assistance device” in Part 15 of our rules to expand the permissible uses of these devices to include simultaneous language interpretation. The expanded definition permits the use of Part 15 auditory assistance devices by any person requiring translation services at any location. We conclude that the public interest will be served by expanding the permissible uses of Part 15 auditory assistance devices to include simultaneous translation. We also conclude that the benefits of expanding service to the public far outweigh any additional costs associated with implementing these changes. 11.
The majority of commenters submit that expanding the permissible uses of Part 15 auditory assistance devices to include simultaneous interpretation is in the public interest. Bridge and Infinity agree with the Commission’s tentative assessment that expanding the permissible uses of Part 15 auditory assistance devices beyond only aural assistance to persons with disabilities would be beneficial in that it will allow these devices to provide either auditory assistance or simultaneous translation, or (Continued from previous page) stations that operate under Part 90 in the 72-76 MHz bands are limited to a maximum transmitter power of 1 Watt. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.593, 90.205(c).
19 Under Section 15.209, most other Part 15 devices’ emissions in the 72-76 MHz and adjacent bands are limited to a maximum of 100 µV/m at 3 meters, which is equivalent to an ERP of 1.83 nanowatts (nW). See 47 C.F.R. § 15.209(a).
20 The unwanted emissions of Part 15 personal/portable TV bands devices that operate in bands adjacent to occupied TV channels are limited to 84 µV/m at 3 meters, which is equivalent to an ERP of 1.3 nW. See 47 C.F.R. § 15.709(c)(1)(ii).
21 See Auditory Assistance Device NPRM<