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List of Subjects in 46 CFR Part 388
Adminsitrative practice and
procedure, Maritime carriers, Passenger
vessels, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
■ Accordingly, the Maritime
Administration amends part 388, 46
CFR chapter II, subchapter J, to read as
follows:
PART 388—ADMINISTRATIVE
WAIVERS OF THE COASTWISE TRADE
LAWS
Authority: 46 App. U.S.C. 1114(b); Pub. L.
105–383, 112 Stat. 3445 (46 U.S.C. 12121): 49
CFR 1.66.
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1. In § 388.2, revise paragraph (c) to
read as follows.
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§ 388.2
Definitions.
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(c) Eligible Vessel means a vessel
that—is either a small passenger vessel
or an uninspected passenger vessel
that—
(1) Was not built in the United States
and is at least 3 years of age; or
(2) If rebuilt, was rebuilt outside the
United States at least 3 years before the
certificate of documentation with
appropriate endorsement if granted,
would become effective.
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2. In § 388.3, revise the introductory
paragraphs of paragraphs (a) and (a)(2)
to read as follows:
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§ 388.3
Application and fee.
(a) An owner of a vessel may choose
either of two methods to apply for an
administrative waiver of the coastwise
trade laws of the United States for an
eligible vessel to carry no more than
twelve passengers for hire.
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(2) Alternatively, applicants may send
written applications to Small Passenger
Vessel Waiver Applications, Office of
Cargo Preference, MAR–730, 1200 New
Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Written applications need not be in any
particular format, but must be signed, be
accompanied by a check made out to the
order of ‘‘Maritime Administration,’’ and
contain the following information:
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By the order of the Maritime
Administrator.
Dated: May 10, 2010.
Christine Gurland,
Secretary, Maritime Administration.
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47 CFR Part 0
[GN Docket No. 09–51; PS Docket No. 06–
229; FCC 10–67]
Establishment of an Emergency
Response Interoperability Center
AGENCY: Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: This Order amends Part 0 of
the Commission’s rules to establish
rules governing the Emergency
Response Interoperability Center (ERIC).
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The Commission further delegates
authority to the Chief of the Public
Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
to establish advisory bodies and select
appropriate representatives from federal
agencies, the public safety community,
and industry to advise ERIC.
DATES: Effective Date: June 21, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Manner,
Jennifer.manner@fcc.gov; (202) 418–
3619.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Commission will not send a copy of this
Order pursuant to the Congressional
Review Act, see 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A),
because the adopted rules are rules of
agency organization, procedure, or
practice that do not substantially affect
the rights or obligations of non-agency
parties.
On March 16, 2010, the Commission
submitted a report to Congress entitled
‘‘The National Broadband Plan (Plan).’’
As part of its national broadband
strategy, the Plan recommends the
establishment of an Emergency
Response Interoperability Center (ERIC)
tasked with ensuring that the 700 MHz
public safety broadband wireless
network will be fully operable and
interoperable on a nationwide basis,
both day-to-day as well as during times
of emergency.
To ensure a baseline of operability
and interoperability from the start of the
network’s development, the
Commission has concluded that the
public interest will be served by
establishing ERIC within the Public
Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
(PSHSB). Accordingly, the Commission
is assigning to ERIC responsibilities
consistent with those currently assigned
to PSHSB under § 0.191 of the FCC’s
rules. More specifically, ERIC will be
tasked with implementing national
interoperability standards and
developing technical and operational
procedures for the 700 MHz public
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safety broadband wireless network. The
Commission also anticipates that over
time, ERIC may perform similar
functions with respect to other public
safety communications systems.
The Commission will not send a copy
of this Order pursuant to the
Congressional Review Act, see 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A), because the adopted rules
are rules of agency organization,
procedure, or practice that do not
substantially affect the rights or
obligations of non-agency parties.
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 0
Organization and functions
(Government agencies).
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
Final Rules
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Federal Communications
Commission proposes to amend 47 part
0 as follows:
■
PART 0—COMMISSION
ORGANIZATION
1. The authority citation for part 0
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: Sec. 5, 48 Stat. 1068, as
amended; 47 U.S.C. 155, 225, unless
otherwise noted.
2. Section 0.191 is amended by adding
paragraph (q) to read as follows:
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§ 0.191
Functions of the Bureau.
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(q) Oversees the Emergency Response
Interoperability Center, establishes the
intergovernmental advisory committees
described under § 0.192(b), and
administers the agency’s responsibilities
in connection with such committees.
■ 3. Add § 0.192 to Subpart A to read as
follows:
§ 0.192 Emergency Response
Interoperability Center.
(a) The Emergency Response
Interoperability Center acts under the
general direction of the Chief of the
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Public Safety and Homeland Security
Bureau to develop, recommend, and
administer policy goals, objectives,
rules, regulations, programs, and plans
for the Commission in matters
pertaining to the implementation of
national interoperability standards and
the development of technical and
operational requirements and
procedures for the 700 MHz public
safety broadband wireless network and
other public safety communications
systems. These requirements and
procedures may involve such issues as
interoperability, roaming, priority
access, gateway functions and
interfaces, interconnectivity of public
safety broadband networks,
authentication and encryption, and
requirements for common public safety
broadband applications.
(b) To the extent permitted by
applicable law, the Chief of the Public
Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
shall have delegated authority to
establish one or more advisory bodies,
consistent with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act or other applicable law,
to advise the Emergency Response
Interoperability Center in the
performance of its responsibilities. Such
advisory bodies may include
representatives from relevant Federal
public safety and homeland security
entities, representatives from state and
local public safety entities, industry
representatives, and service providers.
■ 4. Section 0.392 is amended by
revising the introductory text to read as
follows:
§ 0.392
Authority Delegated.
The Chief, Public Safety and
Homeland Security Bureau, is hereby
delegated authority to perform all
functions of the Bureau, described in
§§ 0.191 and 0.192, subject to the
following exceptions and limitations in
paragraphs (a) through (e) of this
section.
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[FR Doc No: 2010-12139]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Part 0
[GN Docket No. 09-51; PS Docket No. 06-229; FCC 10-67]
Establishment of an Emergency Response Interoperability Center
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This Order amends Part 0 of the Commission's rules to
establish rules governing the Emergency Response Interoperability
Center (ERIC).
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The Commission further delegates authority to the Chief of the Public
Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to establish advisory bodies and
select appropriate representatives from federal agencies, the public
safety community, and industry to advise ERIC.
DATES: Effective Date: June 21, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Manner,
Jennifer.manner@fcc.gov; (202) 418-3619.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission will not send a copy of this
Order pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, see 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A), because the adopted rules are rules of agency
organization, procedure, or practice that do not substantially affect
the rights or obligations of non-agency parties.
On March 16, 2010, the Commission submitted a report to Congress
entitled ``The National Broadband Plan (Plan).'' As part of its
national broadband strategy, the Plan recommends the establishment of
an Emergency Response Interoperability Center (ERIC) tasked with
ensuring that the 700 MHz public safety broadband wireless network will
be fully operable and interoperable on a nationwide basis, both day-to-
day as well as during times of emergency.
To ensure a baseline of operability and interoperability from the
start of the network's development, the Commission has concluded that
the public interest will be served by establishing ERIC within the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB). Accordingly, the
Commission is assigning to ERIC responsibilities consistent with those
currently assigned to PSHSB under Sec. 0.191 of the FCC's rules. More
specifically, ERIC will be tasked with implementing national
interoperability standards and developing technical and operational
procedures for the 700 MHz public safety broadband wireless network.
The Commission also anticipates that over time, ERIC may perform
similar functions with respect to other public safety communications
systems.
The Commission will not send a copy of this Order pursuant to the
Congressional Review Act, see 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A), because the
adopted rules are rules of agency organization, procedure, or practice
that do not substantially affect the rights or obligations of non-
agency parties.
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 0
Organization and functions (Government agencies).
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
Final Rules
0
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications
Commission proposes to amend 47 part 0 as follows:
PART 0--COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
0
1. The authority citation for part 0 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Sec. 5, 48 Stat. 1068, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 155,
225, unless otherwise noted.
0
2. Section 0.191 is amended by adding paragraph (q) to read as follows:
Sec. 0.191 Functions of the Bureau.
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(q) Oversees the Emergency Response Interoperability Center,
establishes the intergovernmental advisory committees described under
Sec. 0.192(b), and administers the agency's responsibilities in
connection with such committees.
0
3. Add Sec. 0.192 to Subpart A to read as follows:
Sec. 0.192 Emergency Response Interoperability Center.
(a) The Emergency Response Interoperability Center acts under the
general direction of the Chief of the Public Safety and Homeland
Security Bureau to develop, recommend, and administer policy goals,
objectives, rules, regulations, programs, and plans for the Commission
in matters pertaining to the implementation of national
interoperability standards and the development of technical and
operational requirements and procedures for the 700 MHz public safety
broadband wireless network and other public safety communications
systems. These requirements and procedures may involve such issues as
interoperability, roaming, priority access, gateway functions and
interfaces, interconnectivity of public safety broadband networks,
authentication and encryption, and requirements for common public
safety broadband applications.
(b) To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Chief of the
Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau shall have delegated
authority to establish one or more advisory bodies, consistent with the
Federal Advisory Committee Act or other applicable law, to advise the
Emergency Response Interoperability Center in the performance of its
responsibilities. Such advisory bodies may include representatives from
relevant Federal public safety and homeland security entities,
representatives from state and local public safety entities, industry
representatives, and service providers.
0
4. Section 0.392 is amended by revising the introductory text to read
as follows:
Sec. 0.392 Authority Delegated.
The Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, is hereby
delegated authority to perform all functions of the Bureau, described
in Sec. Sec. 0.191 and 0.192, subject to the following exceptions and
limitations in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section.
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