Facilitate the Development and Use of the Universal Licensing System in the Wireless Telecommunications Services, 19315-19316 [05-6949]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 70 / Wednesday, April 13, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Commission amends 47 CFR part 11 as follows: PART 11—EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM (EAS) 1. The authority for part 11 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i) and (o), 303(r), 544(g) and 606. 19315 llllllllllllllllll l [A. Wireless cable systems serving fewer than 5,000 subscribers from a single transmission site must either provide the National level EAS message on all programmed channels—including the § 11.11 The Emergency Alert System (EAS). required testing—by October 1, 2002, or (a) * * * comply with the following EAS llllllllllllllllll l requirements. All other wireless cable WIRELESS CABLE SYSTEMS (BRS/EBS systems must comply with B.] STATIONS) 2. Section 11.11 is amended by revising the table entitled ‘‘WIRELESS CABLE SYSTEMS (MDS/MMS/ITFS STATIONS)’’ in paragraph (a) to read as follows: I System size and effective dates B. EAS equipment requirement ≥ 5,000 subscribers EAS decoder .................................................................................................................. EAS encoder 1 2 ............................................................................................................. Audio and Video EAS Message on all channels 3 ........................................................ Video interrupt and audio alert message on all channels; 4 Audio and Video EAS message on at least one channel. Y 10/1/02 ............................ Y 10/1/02 ............................ Y 10/1/02 ............................ N ......................................... < 5,000 subscribers Y 10/1/02 Y 10/1/02 N Y 10/1/02 1 The two-tone signal is used only to provide an audio alert to an audience prior to an EAS emergency message or to the Required Monthly Test (RMT) under § 11.61(a)(1). The two-tone signal must be 8–25 seconds in duration. 2 Wireless cable systems serving < 5,000 subscribers are permitted to operate without an EAS encoder if they install an FCC-certified decoder. 3 All wireless cable systems may comply with this requirement by providing a means to switch all programmed channels to a predesignated channel that carries the required audio and video EAS messages. 4 The Video interrupt must cause all channels that carry programming to flash for the duration of the EAS emergency message. The audio alert must give the channel where the EAS messages are carried and be repeated for the duration of the EAS message. Note: Programmed channels do not include channels used for the transmission of data services such as Internet. * * * * FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 22, 80, 87, 90 and 101 * 3. Section 11.51 is amended by adding paragraphs (g)(5) and (h)(5) to read as follows: [WT Docket Nos. 98–20 and 96–188; RM– 8677 and RM–9107; FCC 98–234 and FCC 99–139] § 11.51 EAS code and Attention Signal Transmission requirements. Facilitate the Development and Use of the Universal Licensing System in the Wireless Telecommunications Services I (g) * * * (5) Wireless cable systems with a requirement to carry the audio and video EAS message on at least one channel and a requirement to provide video interrupt and an audio alert message on all other channels stating which channel is carrying the audio and video EAS message, may comply by using a means on all programmed channels that automatically tunes the subscriber’s set-top box to a predesignated channel which carries the required audio and video EAS messages. (h) * * * (5) Wireless cable systems with a requirement to carry the audio and video EAS message on all downstream channels may comply by using a means on all programmed channels that automatically tunes the subscriber’s settop box to a pre-designated channel which carries the required audio and video EAS messages. * * * * * [FR Doc. 05–7412 Filed 4–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P VerDate jul<14>2003 16:30 Apr 12, 2005 Jkt 205001 Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule, announcement of effective date. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that certain rules adopted in the Universal Licensing System proceeding (WT Docket Nos. 98–20 and 96–188, FCC 98–234) in 1998, to the extent they contained information collection requirements that required approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), became effective on January 21, 1999. The Bureau also announces that certain rules adopted in the Universal Licensing System proceeding (WT Docket Nos. 98–20, and 96–188, FCC 99–139) in 1999, to the extent they contained information collection requirements that required approval by OMB, became effective on October 1, 1999. PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Sections 22.105, 22.709(b)(2), 22.803(b)(2), 22.875(d)(5), 22.929(b)(2), 80.21, 80.33, 80.53, 80.469, 80.511, 80.513, 80.553, 80.605, 87.215, 87.347, 90.625, 90.683, 90.763, 101.61, and 101.701, published at 63 FR 68904 (Dec. 14, 1998), contained information collection requirements and became effective on January 21, 1999. Sections 22.529(c), 22.709(f), 22.803(c), and 22.929(d), published at 64 FR 53231 (Oct. 1, 1999), contained information collection requirements and became effective on October 1, 1999. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Arsenault, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, at (202) 418–0920, or via the Internet at Richard.Arsenault@fcc.gov. For additional information concerning the information collections contained in this document, contact Judith-B. Herman at (202) 418–0214, or via the Internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov. DATES: Announcement of Effective Date of Certain Commission Rules 1. On December 14, 1998, the Commission published a notice in the Federal Register, 63 FR 68904, of its Report and Order (Report and Order) in the Universal Licensing System proceeding (WT Docket Nos. 98–20 and 96–188; RM-8677; FCC 98–234). In that Notice, the Commission stated that it would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of certain rules adopted in the Report and Order—specifically §§ 22.105, 22.709(b)(2), 22.803(b)(2), E:\FR\FM\13APR1.SGM 13APR1 19316 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 70 / Wednesday, April 13, 2005 / Rules and Regulations 22.875(d)(5), 22.929(b)(2), 80.21, 80.33, 80.53, 80.469, 80.511, 80.513, 80.553, 80.605, 87.215, 87.347, 90.625, 90.683, 90.763, 101.61, and 101.701, to the extent that these rules contained information collection requirements that required approval by OMB. On January 21, 1999, OMB approved the public information collection associated with these rules via OMB Control No. 3060– 0865. The Commission published a Notice in the Federal Register at 64 FR 9510, (Feb. 26, 1999), announcing OMB’s approval. OMB Control No. 3060–0865 subsequently was modified and extended until March 31, 2007. 2. The Commission published a Notice in the Federal Register at 64 FR 68904, (Oct. 1, 1999), of its Memorandum Opinion and Order and Order on Reconsideration (Memorandum Opinion and Order and Order on Reconsideration) in the Universal Licensing System proceeding (WT Docket Nos. 98–20 and 96–188, RM–8677 and RM–9107; FCC 99–139), wherein the Commission modified certain rules. In that Notice, the Commission stated that it would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of certain rules adopted in the Memorandum Opinion and Order and Order on Reconsideration—specifically §§ 22.529(c), 22.709(f), 22.803(c), and 22.929(d), to the extent that these rules contained information collection requirements that required approval by OMB. On September 30, 1999, OMB approved the public information collection associated with these rules via OMB Control No. 3060–0865. OMB Control No. 3060–0865 subsequently was modified and extended until March 31, 2007. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–6949 Filed 4–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 25 [IB Docket No. 01–185, FCC 05–30] Flexibility for Delivery of Communications by Mobile Satellite Service Providers in the 2 GHz Band, the L-Band, and the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document is a summary of the Memorandum Opinion and Order VerDate jul<14>2003 16:30 Apr 12, 2005 Jkt 205001 and Second Order on Reconsideration adopted by the Commission in this proceeding. The Commission reaffirmed its decision to allow satellite operators to integrate Ancillary Terrestrial Components (ATC) to existing Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) systems and amended the service rules governing ATC to provide greater flexibility for MSS operators to design and deploy ATC, while protecting other users in the bands. The new rules will further the Commission’s goals of development and rapid deployment of new technologies, products, and services for the benefit of the public, including those residing in rural areas, and efficient and intensive use of the electromagnetic spectrum. DATES: Effective May 13, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sean O’More, Howard Griboff, or Paul Locke, Policy Division, International Bureau, (202) 418–1460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Memorandum Opinion and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration in IB Docket No. 01–185, FCC No. 05–30, adopted February 10, 2005 and released on February 25, 2005. The full text of this Commission decision is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room CY–A257). The document is also available for download over the Internet at https:// hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/ attachmatch/FCC–05–30A1.doc. The complete text may also be purchased from the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI) located in Room CY-B402, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. Customers may contact BCPI at their web site: https://www.bcpiweb.com or call 1–800–378–3160. Summary of Memorandum Opinion and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration On February 10, 2003, the Commission released a Report and Order (MSS Flexibility R&O) in this proceeding (68 FR 33640, June 5, 2003). The MSS Flexibility R&O permitted MSS operators to provide integrated ATC within their assigned MSS spectrum, and adopted rules pertaining to the licensing and operation of ATC systems. The Commission established a set of prerequisites, known as ‘‘gating criteria,’’ that MSS operators would have to satisfy in order to add ATC to their systems. The Commission also established technical rules to ensure that ATC did not interfere with other MSS operators’ systems or with other services. Finally, the Commission PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 concluded that ATC authority would be granted by modifying MSS operators’ current licenses, and that ATC authority would not be granted by competitive bidding. On July 3, 2003, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration (Sua Sponte Order) (68 FR 47856, August 12, 2003), which clarified certain aspects of the MSS Flexibility R&O. On February 10, 2005, the Commission adopted the Memorandum Opinion and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration in this proceeding. The Memorandum Opinion and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration amends the licensing and service rules for ATC in the 2000–2020 and 2180– 2200 MHz bands (the 2 GHz MSS band), the 1525–1559 MHz and 1626.5–1660.5 MHz bands (the L-band), and the 1610– 1626.5 MHz and 2483.5–2500 MHz bands (the Big LEO band). MSS can provide mobile communications at any location in the United States, including rural and remote areas and offshore maritime areas where communications by terrestrial mobile systems are often unavailable. In some areas, however, particularly urban areas, the communications signal from the MSS satellite can be blocked by tall buildings. For this reason, there are areas where MSS communications are not available. ATC will provide integrated communications coverage in these areas, allowing MSS/ATC to offer ubiquitous service to consumers. The Memorandum Opinion and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration responded to petitions for reconsideration of the MSS Flexibility R&O and Sua Sponte Order in four major areas: (1) Gating criteria, (2) uplink interference, (3) downlink interference, and (4) licensing rules. Gating Criteria. The Memorandum Opinion and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration considered requests to change the gating criteria which MSS operators must meet in order to provide ATC. The Commission declined to require that a percentage of MSS/ATC system capacity must be reserved for MSS operations. The Commission also declined to require MSS/ATC user terminals, such as handsets, to attempt to contact the satellite before communicating through the ATC. The Commission also clarified the meaning of the term ‘‘dual-mode device,’’ the prohibition on offering ATC-only service, and the requirement that an MSS operator must satisfy the gating criteria in each band in which it seeks to offer ATC. Uplink Interference. The Memorandum Opinion and Order and Second Order on Reconsideration E:\FR\FM\13APR1.SGM 13APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 70 (Wednesday, April 13, 2005)]
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[Pages 19315-19316]
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47 CFR Parts 22, 80, 87, 90 and 101

[WT Docket Nos. 98-20 and 96-188; RM-8677 and RM-9107; FCC 98-234 and 
FCC 99-139]


Facilitate the Development and Use of the Universal Licensing 
System in the Wireless Telecommunications Services

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule, announcement of effective date.

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SUMMARY: The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal 
Communications Commission (Commission) announces that certain rules 
adopted in the Universal Licensing System proceeding (WT Docket Nos. 
98-20 and 96-188, FCC 98-234) in 1998, to the extent they contained 
information collection requirements that required approval by the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB), became effective on January 21, 
1999.
    The Bureau also announces that certain rules adopted in the 
Universal Licensing System proceeding (WT Docket Nos. 98-20, and 96-
188, FCC 99-139) in 1999, to the extent they contained information 
collection requirements that required approval by OMB, became effective 
on October 1, 1999.

DATES: Sections 22.105, 22.709(b)(2), 22.803(b)(2), 22.875(d)(5), 
22.929(b)(2), 80.21, 80.33, 80.53, 80.469, 80.511, 80.513, 80.553, 
80.605, 87.215, 87.347, 90.625, 90.683, 90.763, 101.61, and 101.701, 
published at 63 FR 68904 (Dec. 14, 1998), contained information 
collection requirements and became effective on January 21, 1999. 
Sections 22.529(c), 22.709(f), 22.803(c), and 22.929(d), published at 
64 FR 53231 (Oct. 1, 1999), contained information collection 
requirements and became effective on October 1, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Arsenault, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, at (202) 418-0920, or via the Internet at 
Richard.Arsenault@fcc.gov. For additional information concerning the 
information collections contained in this document, contact Judith-B. 
Herman at (202) 418-0214, or via the Internet at Judith-
B.Herman@fcc.gov.

Announcement of Effective Date of Certain Commission Rules

    1. On December 14, 1998, the Commission published a notice in the 
Federal Register, 63 FR 68904, of its Report and Order (Report and 
Order) in the Universal Licensing System proceeding (WT Docket Nos. 98-
20 and 96-188; RM-8677; FCC 98-234). In that Notice, the Commission 
stated that it would publish a document in the Federal Register 
announcing the effective date of certain rules adopted in the Report 
and Order--specifically Sec. Sec.  22.105, 22.709(b)(2), 22.803(b)(2),

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22.875(d)(5), 22.929(b)(2), 80.21, 80.33, 80.53, 80.469, 80.511, 
80.513, 80.553, 80.605, 87.215, 87.347, 90.625, 90.683, 90.763, 101.61, 
and 101.701, to the extent that these rules contained information 
collection requirements that required approval by OMB. On January 21, 
1999, OMB approved the public information collection associated with 
these rules via OMB Control No. 3060-0865. The Commission published a 
Notice in the Federal Register at 64 FR 9510, (Feb. 26, 1999), 
announcing OMB's approval. OMB Control No. 3060-0865 subsequently was 
modified and extended until March 31, 2007.
    2. The Commission published a Notice in the Federal Register at 64 
FR 68904, (Oct. 1, 1999), of its Memorandum Opinion and Order and Order 
on Reconsideration (Memorandum Opinion and Order and Order on 
Reconsideration) in the Universal Licensing System proceeding (WT 
Docket Nos. 98-20 and 96-188, RM-8677 and RM-9107; FCC 99-139), wherein 
the Commission modified certain rules. In that Notice, the Commission 
stated that it would publish a document in the Federal Register 
announcing the effective date of certain rules adopted in the 
Memorandum Opinion and Order and Order on Reconsideration--specifically 
Sec. Sec.  22.529(c), 22.709(f), 22.803(c), and 22.929(d), to the 
extent that these rules contained information collection requirements 
that required approval by OMB. On September 30, 1999, OMB approved the 
public information collection associated with these rules via OMB 
Control No. 3060-0865. OMB Control No. 3060-0865 subsequently was 
modified and extended until March 31, 2007.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-6949 Filed 4-12-05; 8:45 am]
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