2006 Biennial Review of Telecommunications Regulations, 49400-49401 [E6-13965]

Download as PDF 49400 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 163 / Wednesday, August 23, 2006 / Proposed Rules comments on the DOT electronic docket site. • Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW., Nassif Building, Room PL– 401, Washington, DC 20590–001. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 7th St., SW., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and docket number or Regulatory Identification Number (RIN) for this rulemaking. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https:// dms.dot.gov including any personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading below. 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E6–13971 Filed 8–22–06; 8:45 am] sroberts on PROD1PC70 with PROPOSALS BILLING CODE 4910–81–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:59 Aug 22, 2006 Jkt 208001 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Chapter I [CG Docket No. 06–152, EB Docket No. 06– 153, IB Docket No. 06–154, ET Docket No. 06–155, WT Docket No. 06–156, WC Docket No. 06–157; FCC 06–115] 2006 Biennial Review of Telecommunications Regulations Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of regulatory review. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission is conducting its comprehensive 2006 biennial review of telecommunications regulations pursuant to Section 11 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Section 11 requires the Commission to review biennially its regulations ‘‘that apply to the operations or activities of any provider of telecommunications service,’’ and to ‘‘determine whether any such regulation is no longer necessary in the public interest as the result of meaningful economic competition between the providers of such service.’’ The Commission is directed to repeal or modify any such regulations that it finds are no longer in the public interest. DATES: Submit comments by September 1, 2006 and reply comments by September 15, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (‘‘ECFS’’) or by filing paper copies. Comments filed through ECFS may be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to https://www.fcc.gov.cgb/ecfs/. For detailed instructions for submitting comments, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Jacobs, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 202–418– 2859, Michael Carowitz, Enforcement Bureau, 202–418–0026, Narda Jones, International Bureau, 202–418–2489, Bruce Romano, Office of Engineering and Technology, 202–418–2124, Peter Corea, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 202–418–7931, Carrie-Lee Early, Wireline Competition Bureau, 202–418–2776. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Public Notice, CG Docket No. 06–152, EB Docket No. 06–153, IB Docket No. 06– 154, ET Docket No. 06–155, WT Docket No. 06–156, WC Docket No. 06–157; FCC 06–115, adopted August 3, 2006 and released August 10, 2006. The full PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 text of this document, including the parts of the Commission’s rules under review, is available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room Y–A257, Washington, DC 20554. They may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 202– 488–5300 or 800–378–3160, facsimile 202–488–5563, or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202– 418–0432 (TTY). The Commission is in the process of conducting its comprehensive 2006 biennial review of telecommunications regulations pursuant to Section 11 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. This section requires the Commission (1) To review biennially its regulations ‘‘that apply to the operations or activities of any provider of telecommunications service,’’ and (2) to ‘‘determine whether any such regulation is no longer necessary in the public interest as the result of meaningful economic competition between the providers of such service.’’ The Commission is directed to repeal or modify any such regulations that it finds are no longer in the public interest. Pursuant to § 1.430 of the Commission’s rules, we seek suggestions from the public as to what rules should be modified or repealed as part of the 2006 biennial review. Submissions should identify with as much specificity as possible the rule or rules that should be modified or repealed, and explain why and how the rule or rules should be modified or repealed. Parties should discuss how their suggested rule changes satisfy the standard of Section 11 as interpreted by the DC Circuit Court in Cellco Partnership. As with previous biennial reviews, we expect that FCC staff will prepare reports recommending which sections of the rules should be modified or repealed. In order to facilitate review of all comments, the cover page should (1) Denote that the comments pertain to the Biennial Review 2006, (2) indicate the Bureau or Office with jurisdiction over the rules addressed in the comments, and (3) include the appropriate docket number for that Bureau or Office. Parties wishing to comment on rules within the jurisdiction of more than one Bureau or E:\FR\FM\23AUP1.SGM 23AUP1 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 163 / Wednesday, August 23, 2006 / Proposed Rules Office should file a separate pleading with each applicable Bureau or Office. Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (‘‘ECFS’’) or by filing paper copies. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998). Comments filed through the ECFS may be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, commenters should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To obtain filing instructions for e-mail comments, commenters should send an e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov, and should include the following words in the body of the message, ‘‘get form.’’ A sample form and directions will be sent in reply. Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, commenters must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). The Commission’s contractor, Natek, Inc., will receive hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. Comments in this proceeding will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room Y–A257, Washington, DC 20554. They may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 202– 488–5300 or 800–378–3160, facsimile 202–488–5563, or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202– 418–0432 (TTY). This is an exempt proceeding pursuant to § 1.1204(b) of the VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:59 Aug 22, 2006 Jkt 208001 Commission’s rules. Ex parte presentations are permitted. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–13965 Filed 8–22–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 90 [WT Docket No. 06–142; FCC 06–107] Private Land Mobile Services; Stolen Vehicle Recovery Systems Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document addresses a petition for rulemaking filed by LoJack Corporation (LoJack) on October 25, 2004. We initiate this rulemaking proceeding to seek comment on potential rule changes that could enhance Stolen Vehicle Recovery Systems (SVRS) operations. Specifically, we seek comment on proposed rules to permit increased mobile output power, the use of digital emissions, and to relax the limitations on duty cycles. We also seek comment on authorizing mobile transceivers by rule and the merits of broadening the scope to permit the use of frequency 173.075 MHz for operations other than SVRS. The purpose of this document is to develop a record in the rulemaking proceeding that will be utilized to determine what, if any, rule changes would serve the public interest. DATES: Submit comments on or before September 22, 2006 and reply comments are due October 10, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by WT Docket No. 06–142; FCC 06–107, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Federal Communications Commission’s Web site: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone 202–418–0530 or TTY: 202– 418–0432. For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 49401 see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rodney Conway, Rodney.Conway@FCC.gov, Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, (202) 418–2904, TTY (202) 418–7233. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), WT Docket No. 06–142, FCC 06–107, adopted July 19, 2006, and released July 24, 2006. The full text of this document is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. The complete text may be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street, Suite CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554. Alternative formats are available for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), by sending an e-mail to FCC504@fcc.gov or calling the Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). 1. LoJack seeks amendment of section 90.20(e)(6) of the rules in order to modify the technical requirements of SVRS operations and broaden the scope of services offered on frequency 173.075 MHz. LoJack submits that many of its requested rule changes are necessary due to the transition of the SVRS frequency (173.075 MHz) from wideband to narrowband operations. 2. Maximum Base Station ERP and VLU Output Power. LoJack is seeking increases in the permissible base station ERP from 300 watts to 500 watts, and output power for mobile transceivers from 2.5 watts to 5 watts. It indicates that the increases are needed because the required reduction in the bandwidth of the 173.075 MHz frequency will reduce the range of both the base station and the mobile transceiver (i.e., VLU). 3. Accordingly, we request comments that offer definitive technical justification for the requested increase in base station ERP. Such technical justification must show the degree, if any, that narrowband operation would degrade the performance of LoJack’s system and the calculations underlying the degradation assessment. In addition, commenting parties supporting an increase in base station power will need to explain how such an increase would not unreasonably increase the potential for the base stations to interfere with television Channel 7 analog and digital reception. However, given the lower E:\FR\FM\23AUP1.SGM 23AUP1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 23, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 49400-49401]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-13965]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Chapter I

[CG Docket No. 06-152, EB Docket No. 06-153, IB Docket No. 06-154, ET 
Docket No. 06-155, WT Docket No. 06-156, WC Docket No. 06-157; FCC 06-
115]


2006 Biennial Review of Telecommunications Regulations

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of regulatory review.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission is conducting its 
comprehensive 2006 biennial review of telecommunications regulations 
pursuant to Section 11 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. 
Section 11 requires the Commission to review biennially its regulations 
``that apply to the operations or activities of any provider of 
telecommunications service,'' and to ``determine whether any such 
regulation is no longer necessary in the public interest as the result 
of meaningful economic competition between the providers of such 
service.'' The Commission is directed to repeal or modify any such 
regulations that it finds are no longer in the public interest.

DATES: Submit comments by September 1, 2006 and reply comments by 
September 15, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic 
Comment Filing System (``ECFS'') or by filing paper copies. Comments 
filed through ECFS may be sent as an electronic file via the Internet 
to https://www.fcc.gov.cgb/ecfs/. For detailed instructions for 
submitting comments, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this 
document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Jacobs, Consumer and 
Governmental Affairs Bureau, 202-418-2859, Michael Carowitz, 
Enforcement Bureau, 202-418-0026, Narda Jones, International Bureau, 
202-418-2489, Bruce Romano, Office of Engineering and Technology, 202-
418-2124, Peter Corea, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 202-418-
7931, Carrie-Lee Early, Wireline Competition Bureau, 202-418-2776.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Public 
Notice, CG Docket No. 06-152, EB Docket No. 06-153, IB Docket No. 06-
154, ET Docket No. 06-155, WT Docket No. 06-156, WC Docket No. 06-157; 
FCC 06-115, adopted August 3, 2006 and released August 10, 2006. The 
full text of this document, including the parts of the Commission's 
rules under review, is available for public inspection and copying 
during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, 
Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room Y-A257, Washington, DC 20554. 
They may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating 
contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room 
CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 202-488-5300 or 800-378-3160, 
facsimile 202-488-5563, or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. To request 
materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, 
large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to 
fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 
202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY).
    The Commission is in the process of conducting its comprehensive 
2006 biennial review of telecommunications regulations pursuant to 
Section 11 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. This section 
requires the Commission (1) To review biennially its regulations ``that 
apply to the operations or activities of any provider of 
telecommunications service,'' and (2) to ``determine whether any such 
regulation is no longer necessary in the public interest as the result 
of meaningful economic competition between the providers of such 
service.'' The Commission is directed to repeal or modify any such 
regulations that it finds are no longer in the public interest.
    Pursuant to Sec.  1.430 of the Commission's rules, we seek 
suggestions from the public as to what rules should be modified or 
repealed as part of the 2006 biennial review. Submissions should 
identify with as much specificity as possible the rule or rules that 
should be modified or repealed, and explain why and how the rule or 
rules should be modified or repealed. Parties should discuss how their 
suggested rule changes satisfy the standard of Section 11 as 
interpreted by the DC Circuit Court in Cellco Partnership. As with 
previous biennial reviews, we expect that FCC staff will prepare 
reports recommending which sections of the rules should be modified or 
repealed.
    In order to facilitate review of all comments, the cover page 
should (1) Denote that the comments pertain to the Biennial Review 
2006, (2) indicate the Bureau or Office with jurisdiction over the 
rules addressed in the comments, and (3) include the appropriate docket 
number for that Bureau or Office. Parties wishing to comment on rules 
within the jurisdiction of more than one Bureau or

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Office should file a separate pleading with each applicable Bureau or 
Office.
    Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment 
Filing System (``ECFS'') or by filing paper copies. See Electronic 
Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998). 
Comments filed through the ECFS may be sent as an electronic file via 
the Internet to https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Generally, only one copy 
of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the 
transmittal screen, commenters should include their full name, U.S. 
Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking 
number.
    Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. 
To obtain filing instructions for e-mail comments, commenters should 
send an e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov, and should include the following words 
in the body of the message, ``get form.'' A sample form and directions 
will be sent in reply. Parties who choose to file by paper must file an 
original and four copies of each filing. If more than one docket or 
rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, commenters 
must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or 
rulemaking number.
    Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial 
overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service 
mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. 
Postal Service mail). The Commission's contractor, Natek, Inc., will 
receive hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the 
Commission's Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, 
Washington, DC 20002.
    Comments in this proceeding will be available for public inspection 
and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference 
Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room Y-A257, 
Washington, DC 20554. They may also be purchased from the Commission's 
duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, 
SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 202-488-5300 or 800-
378-3160, facsimile 202-488-5563, or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. To 
request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities 
(Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail 
to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 
202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY).
    This is an exempt proceeding pursuant to Sec.  1.1204(b) of the 
Commission's rules. Ex parte presentations are permitted.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-13965 Filed 8-22-06; 8:45 am]
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