Mitigation of Orbital Debris, 59276-59277 [05-20445]

Download as PDF 59276 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 12, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Commodity Parts per million * * * * * Pomegranate ............................................................................................................................................... * * * * * [FR Doc. 05–20209 Filed 10–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 5, 25, and 97 [IB Docket No. 02–54; FCC 04–130] Mitigation of Orbital Debris Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13, the Federal Communications Commission received Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of orbital debris mitigation plans under 47 CFR 5.63(e), 25.114(d)(14), and 97.207(g) of the Commission’s rules. Mitigation of Orbital Debris, IB Docket No. 02–54, OMB Control Number 3060–1013. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. DATES: Effective October 19, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Duall, Attorney Advisor, Satellite Division, International Bureau, at (202) 418–1103, or via the Internet at Stephen.Duall@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Communications Commission has received OMB approval for the disclosures of orbital debris mitigation plans under 47 CFR 5.63(e), 25.114(d)(14), and 97.207(g) of the Commission’s rules that were adopted in Mitigation of Orbital Debris, IB Docket No. 02–54, 69 FR 54581 (September 9, 2004). These rules require a satellite system operator requesting FCC space station authorization, or an entity requesting a Commission ruling for access to a non-U.S.-licensed space station under the Commission’s satellite market access procedures, to submit an orbital debris mitigation plan to the Commission regarding spacecraft design and operation in connection with its request under parts 5, 25, and 97 of the Commission’s rules. Through this VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:47 Oct 11, 2005 Jkt 208001 document, the Commission confirms that it received OMB approval on April 13, 2005, OMB Control No. 3060–1013, and announces that the effective date of 47 CFR 5.63(e), 25.114(d)(14), and 97.207(g) is October 19, 2005. Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13, an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a valid control number. Questions concerning the OMB control number and expiration dates should be directed to Judith B. Herman at 202–418–0214, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, or via the Internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov. OMB Control No.: 3060–1013. OMB Approval Date: 4/13/2005. Expiration Date: 4/30/2008. Title: Mitigation of Orbital Debris. Form No.: N/A. Estimated Annual Burden: 53 responses; 159 annual burden hours. Needs and Uses: The Commission is revising this information collection to reflect the new and/or modified information collection requirements that resulted from the Second Report and Order, ‘‘In the Matter of Mitigation of Orbital Debris.’’ This Second Report and Order was released by the Commission on June 21, 2004. The Commission amended parts 5, 25, and 97 of the Commission’s rules by adopting new rules concerning mitigation of orbital debris. Orbital debris consists of artificial objects orbiting the earth that are not functional spacecraft. Adoption of these rules will help preserve the United States’ continued affordable access to space, the continued provision of reliable U.S. space-based services— including communications and remote sensing satellite services for U.S. commercial, government, and homeland security purposes—as well as the continued safety of persons and property in space and on the surface of the earth. Under the rules as amended today, a satellite system operator requesting FCC space station authorization, or an entity requesting a Commission ruling for access to a nonU.S.-licensed space station under the FCC’s satellite market access PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Expiration/revocation date 0.20 12/31/08 procedures, must submit an orbital debris mitigation plan to the Commission regarding spacecraft design and operation in connection with its request. This Second Report and Order provides guidance for the preparation of such plans. Adoption of these rules will further the domestic policy objective of the United States to minimize the creation of orbital debris and is consistent with international policies and initiatives to achieve this goal. The information collection requirements accounted for in this collection are necessary to mitigate the potential harmful effects of orbital debris accumulation. Without such information collection requirements, the growth in the orbital debris may limit the usefulness of space for communications and other uses in the future by raising the costs and lowering the reliability of space-based systems. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–20446 Filed 10–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 25 [IB Docket 02–54; FCC 04–130] Mitigation of Orbital Debris Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13, the Federal Communications Commission received Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of orbital debris mitigation plans under 47 CFR 25.114(d)(14) of the Commission’s rules. Mitigation of Orbital Debris, IB Docket No. 02–54, OMB Control Number 3060– 1013. By this document, we announce the revision or removal of redundant existing rules requiring the submission of orbital debris plans on a servicespecific basis that are contained in 47 CFR 25.143(b)(1), 25.145(c)(3), 25.146(i)(4), and 25.217(d). DATES: Effective October 19, 2005. E:\FR\FM\12OCR1.SGM 12OCR1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 196 / Wednesday, October 12, 2005 / Rules and Regulations FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Duall, Attorney Advisor, Satellite Division, International Bureau, at (202) 418–1103, or by e-mail at Stephen.Duall@fcc.gov. Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13, the Federal Communications Commission received Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of orbital debris mitigation plans under 47 CFR 25.114(d)(14) of the Commission’s rules. Mitigation of Orbital Debris, IB Docket No. 02–54, OMB Control Number 3060–1013. As a result, any satellite system operator requesting FCC space station authorization, or an entity requesting a Commission ruling for access to a non-U.S.-licensed space station under the Commission’s satellite market access procedures, must submit an orbital debris mitigation plan to the Commission regarding spacecraft design and operation in connection with its request. Because of the scope of this newly effective rule, the Commission eliminated redundant existing rules that require the submission of orbital debris plans on a service-specific basis. Mitigation of Orbital Debris, IB Docket No. 02–54, 69 FR 54581 (September 9, 2004). By this document, we announce the revision or removal of 47 CFR 25.143(b)(1), 25.145(c)(3), 25.146(i)(4), and 25.217(d). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ordering Clauses Part 25 of the Commission’s rules is amended as set forth below. List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 25 Rule Changes For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications Commission amends 47 CFR part 25 as follows: I PART 25—SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 1. The authority citation for part 25 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701–744. Interprets or applies secs. 4, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332 of the Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332, unless otherwise noted. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:47 Oct 11, 2005 Jkt 208001 * * * * (b) Qualification Requirements—(1) General Requirements. Each application for a space station system authorization in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service or 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service shall describe in detail the proposed satellite system, setting forth all pertinent technical and operational aspects of the system, and the technical and legal qualifications of the applicant. In particular, each application shall include the information specified in § 25.114. Non-U.S. licensed systems shall comply with the provisions of § 25.137. * * * * * § 25.145 I § 25.146 I [Amended] 4. Remove and reserve § 25.146(i)(4). § 25.217 I [Amended] 3. Remove and reserve § 25.145(c)(3). [Amended] 5. Remove and reserve § 25.217(d). [FR Doc. 05–20445 Filed 10–11–05; 8:45 am] Federal Communications Commission, 445 Twelfth Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rolanda F. Smith, Media Bureau, (202) 418–2180. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Report and Order, MB Docket No. 04–343, adopted September 23, 2005, and released September 26, 2005. The full text of this Commission decision is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the Commission’s Reference Center, 445 Twelfth Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete text of this decision may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC, 20054, telephone 1– 800–378–3160 or https:// www.BCPIWEB.com. The Commission will send a copy of this Report and Order in a report to be sent to Congress and the Government Accountability Office pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, see 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). ADDRESSES: List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73 BILLING CODE 6712–01–P Radio, Radio broadcasting. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PART 73—RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES 47 CFR Part 73 I 1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows: [DA 05–2494; MB Docket No. 04–343; RM– 10799] Radio Broadcasting Services; Cridersville, OH Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. 2. Revise § 25.143(b)(1) to read as follows: * AGENCY: Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Satellites. I § 25.143 Licensing provisions for the 1.6/ 2.4 GHz mobile-satellite service and 2 GHz mobile-satellite service. 59277 SUMMARY: This document grants a petition filed by Dana J. Puopolo requesting the allotment of Channel 257A at Cridersville, Ohio, as its first local service. See 69 FR 54613, published September 9, 2004. Channel 257A can be allotted consistent with the Commission’s minimum spacing requirements, provided there is a site restriction of 11.8 kilometers (7.3 miles) north at reference coordinates 40–45–20 NL and 84–06–39 WL. The site restriction is necessary to prevent shortspacing to the licensed site of Station WBYR(FM), Channel 255B, Van Wert, Ohio. This allotment is located with 320 kilometers (199 miles) of the U.S.Canadian border. The Canadian government has accepted concurrence for this allotment. DATES: Effective November 10, 2005. PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334 and 336. § 73.202 [Amended] 2. Section 73.202(b), the Table of FM Allotments under Ohio, is amended by adding Cridersville, Channel 257A. I Federal Communications Commission. John A. Karousos, Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. [FR Doc. 05–20352 Filed 10–11–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [DA 05–2504; MB Docket No. 05–152; RM– 11204] Radio Broadcasting Services; Clinton and Mayfield, Kentucky Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In response to a Notice of Proposed Rule Making, 70 FR 19401 E:\FR\FM\12OCR1.SGM 12OCR1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 25

[IB Docket 02-54; FCC 04-130]


Mitigation of Orbital Debris

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 
104-13, the Federal Communications Commission received Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of orbital 
debris mitigation plans under 47 CFR 25.114(d)(14) of the Commission's 
rules. Mitigation of Orbital Debris, IB Docket No. 02-54, OMB Control 
Number 3060-1013. By this document, we announce the revision or removal 
of redundant existing rules requiring the submission of orbital debris 
plans on a service-specific basis that are contained in 47 CFR 
25.143(b)(1), 25.145(c)(3), 25.146(i)(4), and 25.217(d).

DATES: Effective October 19, 2005.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Duall, Attorney Advisor, 
Satellite Division, International Bureau, at (202) 418-1103, or by e-
mail at Stephen.Duall@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, Public Law 104-13, the Federal Communications Commission received 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the collection of 
orbital debris mitigation plans under 47 CFR 25.114(d)(14) of the 
Commission's rules. Mitigation of Orbital Debris, IB Docket No. 02-54, 
OMB Control Number 3060-1013. As a result, any satellite system 
operator requesting FCC space station authorization, or an entity 
requesting a Commission ruling for access to a non-U.S.-licensed space 
station under the Commission's satellite market access procedures, must 
submit an orbital debris mitigation plan to the Commission regarding 
spacecraft design and operation in connection with its request. Because 
of the scope of this newly effective rule, the Commission eliminated 
redundant existing rules that require the submission of orbital debris 
plans on a service-specific basis. Mitigation of Orbital Debris, IB 
Docket No. 02-54, 69 FR 54581 (September 9, 2004). By this document, we 
announce the revision or removal of 47 CFR 25.143(b)(1), 25.145(c)(3), 
25.146(i)(4), and 25.217(d).

Ordering Clauses

    Part 25 of the Commission's rules is amended as set forth below.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 25

    Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Satellites.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.

Rule Changes

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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications 
Commission amends 47 CFR part 25 as follows:

PART 25--SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

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1. The authority citation for part 25 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701-744. Interprets or applies secs. 4, 
301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332 of the Communications Act, as 
amended, 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332, unless 
otherwise noted.

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2. Revise Sec.  25.143(b)(1) to read as follows:


Sec.  25.143  Licensing provisions for the 1.6/2.4 GHz mobile-satellite 
service and 2 GHz mobile-satellite service.

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    (b) Qualification Requirements--(1) General Requirements. Each 
application for a space station system authorization in the 1.6/2.4 GHz 
Mobile-Satellite Service or 2 GHz Mobile-Satellite Service shall 
describe in detail the proposed satellite system, setting forth all 
pertinent technical and operational aspects of the system, and the 
technical and legal qualifications of the applicant. In particular, 
each application shall include the information specified in Sec.  
25.114. Non-U.S. licensed systems shall comply with the provisions of 
Sec.  25.137.
* * * * *


Sec.  25.145  [Amended]

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3. Remove and reserve Sec.  25.145(c)(3).


Sec.  25.146  [Amended]

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4. Remove and reserve Sec.  25.146(i)(4).


Sec.  25.217  [Amended]

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5. Remove and reserve Sec.  25.217(d).

[FR Doc. 05-20445 Filed 10-11-05; 8:45 am]
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