Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 MHz Bands, 48305-48306 [E8-19181]

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This action is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2) and will be effective on November 17, 2008. ebenthall on PRODPC60 with RULES List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 131 Environmental protection, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Water pollution control, Water quality standards. 15:10 Aug 18, 2008 For the reasons set forth in the preamble, 40 CFR part 131 is amended as follows: I PART 131—WATER QUALITY STANDARDS 1. The authority citation for part 131 continues to read as follows: I Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. § 131.33 [Amended] 2. Section 131.33 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (b) and by removing paragraph (d). I [FR Doc. E8–19201 Filed 8–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 27 [WT Docket Nos. 03–66; RM–10586; 03–67; 02–68; IB Docket No. 02–364; ET Docket No. 00–258; DA 08–1879] Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150–2162 and 2500– 2690 MHz Bands Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; extension of time for filing replies to oppositions to petition for reconsideration. AGENCY: Congressional Review Act VerDate Aug<31>2005 Dated: August 13, 2008. Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator. Jkt 214001 SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission extends the deadline for filing replies to oppositions to petition for reconsideration. This action is taken in order to allow the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) and Broadband Radio Service (BRS) communities to discuss the complex issues at stake and develop consensus approaches where possible. DATES: Replies to oppositions are due on or before September 5, 2008. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. You may submit replies to oppositions to petition for reconsideration, identified by WT Docket No. 03–66, RM–10586, 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. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 48305 • 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 replies to oppositions to petition for reconsideration and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, at (202) 418– 0797 or via the Internet to John.Schauble@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of an Order, DA 08–1879 adopted and released by the FCC on August 8, 2008 in WT Docket No. 03– 66, RM–10586. The full text of this document is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, Room CY–A257, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete text may be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 488–5300, facsimile (202) 488– 5563, or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. The complete text is also available on the Commission’s Web site at https:// wireless.fcc.gov/edocspublic/ attachment/DA–08–1879A1doc. This full text may also be downloaded at: https://wireless.fcc.gov/releases.html. Alternative formats (computer diskette, large print, audio cassette, and Braille) are available by contacting Brian Millin at (202) 418–7426, TTY (202) 418–7365, or via e-mail to bmillin@fcc.gov. Summary of the Order 1. On March 20, 2008, the Commission released a Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order (73 FR 26032, May 8, 2008) in the abovecaptioned proceeding. Petitions for reconsideration of the Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order were due on June 9, 2008, oppositions to petitions for reconsideration were due on July 29, 2008, and replies to oppositions were due on August 13, 2008. 2. On June 9, 2008, the Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. (WCA) timely filed a Petition for Reconsideration of the E:\FR\FM\19AUR1.SGM 19AUR1 48306 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 161 / Tuesday, August 19, 2008 / Rules and Regulations Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order. On July 29, 2008, the National EBS Association (NEBSA), Texas State Technical College—Sweetwater (TSTC), the ITFS/2.5 GHz Mobile Engineering & Development Alliance, Inc. (IMWED), and the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN) timely filed oppositions to WCA’s petition for reconsideration. 3. On August 6, 2008, WCA filed a motion for extension of time to extend the deadline for filing replies to the oppositions to WCA’s petition for reconsideration of the Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order from August 13, 2008 to September 5, 2008. WCA’s petition sought, in part, a reconsideration of the Commission’s decision to limit leases entered into before January 10, 2005 to 15 years from the date of execution. In their respective oppositions, HITN and NEBSA have proposed new clarifications to the Commission’s leasing policies. No party has opposed the extension request. 4. It is the policy of the Commission that extensions of time are not routinely granted. Such extensions may be warranted when, among other reasons, the additional time will serve the public interest. We find that providing a limited extension will serve the public interest by allowing parties to discuss the complex issues at stake and develop consensus approaches where possible. We therefore grant WCA’s motion for extension of time by extending the deadline to file replies to the oppositions on or before September 5, 2008. ebenthall on PRODPC60 with RULES Ordering Clauses 5. It is ordered that, pursuant to section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), and § 1.46 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.46, that the Motion for Extension VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:10 Aug 18, 2008 Jkt 214001 of Time filed by the Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. on August 6, 2008 is granted, and the time for filing replies to opposition in this proceeding is extended to September 5, 2008. 6. This action is taken under delegated authority pursuant to §§ 0.131 and 0.331 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 0.131, 0.331. Federal Communications Commission. James D. Schlichting, Acting Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. [FR Doc. E8–19181 Filed 8–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 648 [Docket No. 061109296–7009–02] RIN 0648–XJ49 Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota Transfer National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; inseason quota transfer. AGENCY: SUMMARY: NMFS announces that the State of North Carolina is transferring commercial bluefish quota to the State of New York from its 2008 quota. By this action, NMFS adjusts the quotas and announces the revised commercial quota for each state involved. DATES: Effective August 18, 2008, through December 31, 2008. PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Emily Bryant, Fishery Management Specialist, (978) 281–9244, fax (978) 281–9135. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations governing the Atlantic bluefish fishery are found at 50 CFR part 648. The regulations require annual specification of a commercial quota that is apportioned among the coastal states from Florida through Maine. The process to set the annual commercial quota and the percent allocated to each state is described in § 648.160. Two or more states, under mutual agreement and with the concurrence of the Administrator, Northeast Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), can transfer or combine bluefish commercial quota under § 648.160(f). The Regional Administrator is required to consider the criteria set forth in § 648.160(f)(1) in the evaluation of requests for quota transfers or combinations. North Carolina has agreed to transfer 100,000 lb (45,359 kg) of its 2008 commercial quota to New York. The Regional Administrator has determined that the criteria set forth in § 648.160(f)(1) have been met. The revised bluefish quotas for calendar year 2008 are: New York, 847,057 lb (384,218 kg); and North Carolina, 2,365,973 lb (1,073,187 kg). Classification This action is taken under 50 CFR part 648 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: August 13, 2008. Emily H. Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E8–19190 Filed 8–18–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S E:\FR\FM\19AUR1.SGM 19AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 19, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 48305-48306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-19181]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 27

[WT Docket Nos. 03-66; RM-10586; 03-67; 02-68; IB Docket No. 02-364; ET 
Docket No. 00-258; DA 08-1879]


Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, 
Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 
MHz Bands

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; extension of time for filing replies to oppositions 
to petition for reconsideration.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission extends the deadline for 
filing replies to oppositions to petition for reconsideration. This 
action is taken in order to allow the Educational Broadband Service 
(EBS) and Broadband Radio Service (BRS) communities to discuss the 
complex issues at stake and develop consensus approaches where 
possible.

DATES: Replies to oppositions are due on or before September 5, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554. You may submit replies to oppositions to petition 
for reconsideration, identified by WT Docket No. 03-66, RM-10586, 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 replies to oppositions to 
petition for reconsideration and additional information on the 
rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this 
document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband 
Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, at (202) 418-
0797 or via the Internet to John.Schauble@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of an Order, DA 08-1879 
adopted and released by the FCC on August 8, 2008 in WT Docket No. 03-
66, RM-10586. The full text of this document is available for 
inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC 
Reference Information Center, Room CY-A257, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554. The complete text may be purchased from the 
Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. 
(BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 
20554, (202) 488-5300, facsimile (202) 488-5563, or via e-mail at 
fcc@bcpiweb.com. The complete text is also available on the 
Commission's Web site at https://wireless.fcc.gov/edocspublic/
attachment/DA-08-1879A1doc. This full text may also be downloaded at: 
https://wireless.fcc.gov/releases.html. Alternative formats (computer 
diskette, large print, audio cassette, and Braille) are available by 
contacting Brian Millin at (202) 418-7426, TTY (202) 418-7365, or via 
e-mail to bmillin@fcc.gov.

Summary of the Order

    1. On March 20, 2008, the Commission released a Fourth Memorandum 
Opinion and Order (73 FR 26032, May 8, 2008) in the above-captioned 
proceeding. Petitions for reconsideration of the Fourth Memorandum 
Opinion and Order were due on June 9, 2008, oppositions to petitions 
for reconsideration were due on July 29, 2008, and replies to 
oppositions were due on August 13, 2008.
    2. On June 9, 2008, the Wireless Communications Association 
International, Inc. (WCA) timely filed a Petition for Reconsideration 
of the

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Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order. On July 29, 2008, the National EBS 
Association (NEBSA), Texas State Technical College--Sweetwater (TSTC), 
the ITFS/2.5 GHz Mobile Engineering & Development Alliance, Inc. 
(IMWED), and the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network, 
Inc. (HITN) timely filed oppositions to WCA's petition for 
reconsideration.
    3. On August 6, 2008, WCA filed a motion for extension of time to 
extend the deadline for filing replies to the oppositions to WCA's 
petition for reconsideration of the Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order 
from August 13, 2008 to September 5, 2008. WCA's petition sought, in 
part, a reconsideration of the Commission's decision to limit leases 
entered into before January 10, 2005 to 15 years from the date of 
execution. In their respective oppositions, HITN and NEBSA have 
proposed new clarifications to the Commission's leasing policies. No 
party has opposed the extension request.
    4. It is the policy of the Commission that extensions of time are 
not routinely granted. Such extensions may be warranted when, among 
other reasons, the additional time will serve the public interest. We 
find that providing a limited extension will serve the public interest 
by allowing parties to discuss the complex issues at stake and develop 
consensus approaches where possible. We therefore grant WCA's motion 
for extension of time by extending the deadline to file replies to the 
oppositions on or before September 5, 2008.

Ordering Clauses

    5. It is ordered that, pursuant to section 4(i) of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), and Sec.  
1.46 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.46, that the Motion for 
Extension of Time filed by the Wireless Communications Association 
International, Inc. on August 6, 2008 is granted, and the time for 
filing replies to opposition in this proceeding is extended to 
September 5, 2008.
    6. This action is taken under delegated authority pursuant to 
Sec. Sec.  0.131 and 0.331 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 0.131, 
0.331.

Federal Communications Commission.
James D. Schlichting,
Acting Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
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