Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Spring 2011, 40154-40195 [2011-15501]

Download as PDF 40154 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Ch. I Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions—Spring 2011 Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. AGENCY: Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Commission publishes in the Federal Register a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items and other significant proceedings under development or review that pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. See 5 U.S.C. 602. The Unified Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations and legal authorities that govern these proceedings. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura McGowan, Telecommunications Specialist, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554; (202) 418–0990. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings The Commission encourages public participation in its rulemaking process. To help keep the public informed of significant rulemaking proceedings, the Commission has prepared a list of important proceedings now in progress. The General Services Administration publishes the Unified Agenda in the Federal Register in the spring and fall of each year. The following terms may be helpful in understanding the status of the proceedings included in this report: Docket Number—assigned to a proceeding if the Commission has issued either a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or a Notice of Inquiry concerning the matter under consideration. The Commission has used docket numbers since January 1, 1978. Docket numbers consist of the last two digits of the calendar year in which the docket was established plus a sequential number that begins at 1 with the first docket initiated during a calendar year (e.g., Docket No. 96–1 or Docket No. 99–1). The abbreviation for the responsible bureau usually precedes the docket number, as in ‘‘MM Docket No. 96–222,’’ which indicates that the responsible bureau is the Mass Media Bureau (now the Media Bureau). A docket number consisting of only five digits (e.g., Docket No. 29622) indicates that the docket was established before January 1, 1978. Notice of Inquiry (NOI)—issued by the Commission when it is seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas on a given topic. A comment period is specified during which all interested parties may submit comments. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)—issued by the Commission when it is proposing a specific change to Commission rules and regulations. Before any changes are actually made, interested parties may submit written comments on the proposed revisions. Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)—issued by the Commission when additional comment in the proceeding is sought. Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O)—issued by the Commission to deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a decision, or address a petition for reconsideration of a decision. Rulemaking (RM) Number—assigned to a proceeding after the appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for rulemaking, but before the Commission has taken action on the petition. Report and Order (R&O)—issued by the Commission to state a new or amended rule or state that the Commission rules and regulations will not be revised. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 331 ............................. Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket Nos. 96–146, 93–22). Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94–129). Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities. Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 90–571). Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02–278). Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03–123). Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CG Docket No. 04–53). Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record Exchange (CARE) Obligations on All Local and Interexchange Carriers (CG Docket No. 02–386). Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format ..................................... Closed Captioning of Video Programming (SECTION 610 REVIEW) ........................................................ Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information ........................................................... Empowering Consumers to Avoid Bill Shock, Consumer Information and Disclosure; CG Docket No. 10–207, CG Docket No. 09–158. 332 ............................. 333 ............................. 334 ............................. 335 ............................. 336 ............................. 337 ............................. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 338 ............................. 339 340 341 342 ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 3060–AG42 3060–AG46 3060–AG58 3060–AG75 3060–AI14 3060–AI15 3060–AI20 3060–AI58 3060–AI61 3060–AI72 3060–AI75 3060–AJ51 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda 40155 OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Sequence No. 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. Regulation Identifier No. Title New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00–258) ................................................................. Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields ............................................................................. Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04–186) ........................................ Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03–201) ............................................... Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 10–142) ............................ Innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands; ET Docket No. 10–235 ................................................ Radio Experimentation and Market Trials Under Part 5 of the Commission’s Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules; ET Docket No. 10–236. 3060–AH65 3060–AI17 3060–AI52 3060–AI54 3060–AJ46 3060–AJ57 3060–AJ62 OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY—COMPLETED ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 350 ............................. Revision of the Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission ........................................................... 3060–AH47 INTERNATIONAL BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 351 ............................. Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310–2360 MHz Frequency Band (IB Docket No. 95–91; GEN Docket No. 90–357). Allocation and Designation of Spectrum in the 36.0–43.5 GHz Band ................................................... Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02–34) ....................................................................... Mitigation of Orbital Debris (IB Docket No. 02–54) ................................................................................ Amendment of the Commission’s Rules (IB Docket No. 04–47) ........................................................... Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04–112). Review of the Spectrum Sharing Plan Among Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile Satellite Service Systems in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands (IB Docket No. 02–364). Amendment of the Commission’s Rules To Allocate Spectrum and Adopt Service Rules and Procedures To Govern the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (IB Docket No. 07–101). 352 353 354 355 356 ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. 357 ............................. 358 ............................. 3060–AF93 3060–AH23 3060–AH98 3060–AI06 3060–AI41 3060–AI42 3060–AI44 3060–AI90 INTERNATIONAL BUREAU—COMPLETED ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 359 ............................. Streamlining the Commission’s Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and Licensing Procedures (IB Docket No. 95–117). Streamlining Earth Station Licensing Rules (IB Docket No. 00–248) .................................................... 360 ............................. 3060–AD70 3060–AH60 MEDIA BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Sequence No. 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. 370 ............................. 371 ............................. 372 ............................. 373 ............................. 374 ............................. 375 ............................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 Regulation Identifier No. Title Cable Television Rate Regulation .......................................................................................................... Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service ............................................................................... Cable Home Wiring ................................................................................................................................. Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97–80) ................................................ Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99–325) ............................................................. Second Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to DTV ................................ Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MM Docket No. 98–204) ............................................................ Broadcast Multiple and Cross-Ownership Limits .................................................................................... Establishment of Rules for Digital Low Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03–185). Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04–256) ................................... Revision of Procedures Governing Amendments to FM Table of Allotments and Changes of Community of License in the Radio Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 05–210). Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies (MB Docket No. 05–312) ............... Implementation of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as Amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (MB Docket No. 05–311). Program Access Rules—Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 07–29, 07–198). Third Periodic Review of the Commission’s Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television (MB Docket No. 07–91). 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 3060–AF41 3060–AF48 3060–AG02 3060–AG28 3060–AH40 3060–AH54 3060–AH95 3060–AH97 3060–AI38 3060–AI55 3060–AI63 3060–AI68 3060–AI69 3060–AI87 3060–AI89 40156 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda MEDIA BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS—Continued Sequence No. 376 377 378 379 ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. 380 ............................. 381 ............................. 382 ............................. 383 ............................. Regulation Identifier No. Title Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04–233) ....................................................................................... Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket No. 99–25) ............................................................. Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising (MB Docket No. 08–90) ........................ An Inquiry Into the Commission’s Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification (MM Docket No. 93–177). Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission’s Rules To Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations (MB Docket No. 08–253). Policies To Promote Rural Radio Service and To Streamline Allotment and Assignment Procedures (MB Docket No. 09–52). Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07–294) .............. Implementation of Section 203 of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA) (MB Docket No. 10–148). 3060–AJ04 3060–AJ07 3060–AJ10 3060–AJ17 3060–AJ18 3060–AJ23 3060–AJ27 3060–AJ43 MEDIA BUREAU—COMPLETED ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 384 ............................. Direct Broadcast Public Interest Obligations (MM Docket No. 93–25) .................................................. 3060–AH59 OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 385 ............................. 386 ............................. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees ..................................................................................... Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission’s Rules, Concerning Practice and Procedure, Amendment of CORES Registration System; MD Docket No. 10–234. 3060–AI79 3060–AJ54 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Sequence No. 387 388 389 390 ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. 391 ............................. 392 393 394 395 ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. 396 397 398 399 ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. Regulation Identifier No. Title Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems ...... Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline ...................................................................................................... In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act .......................................... Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety Communications Requirements. 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review—Review of Accounts Settlement in Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services (IB Docket No. 98–96). Implementation of 911 Act ...................................................................................................................... Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications ........................................................... E911 Requirements for IP–Enabled Service Providers .......................................................................... Recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks. Stolen Vehicle Recovery System (SVRS) .............................................................................................. Commercial Mobile Alert System ............................................................................................................ Emergency Alert System ........................................................................................................................ Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07–114 ........................................... 3060–AG34 3060–AG60 3060–AG74 3060–AG85 3060–AH30 3060–AH90 3060–AI22 3060–AI62 3060–AI78 3060–AJ01 3060–AJ03 3060–AJ33 3060–AJ52 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Sequence No. Title 400 ............................. Implementation of the Communications Act, Amendment of the Commission’s Rules—Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial Mobile Radio Service Spectrum Cap. Service Rules for the 746 to 764 and 776 to 794 MHz Bands, and Revisions to the Commission’s Rules. Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission’s Rules Governing Maritime Communications .... Competitive Bidding Procedures ............................................................................................................. Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers ..................... Facilitating the Provision of Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas ................................................. Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Channels. Review of Part 87 of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01–289) ............ 401 ............................. 402 403 404 405 406 ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. 407 ............................. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 3060–AG21 3060–AH32 3060–AH55 3060–AH57 3060–AH83 3060–AI31 3060–AI34 3060–AI35 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda 40157 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS—Continued Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 408 ............................. Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) and Modernization of the Commission’s Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (WT Docket No. 05–211). Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150–2162 and 2500–2690 MHz Bands. Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket No. 04– 344). Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155–2175 MHz Band ...................................... Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915 to 1920 MHz, 1995 to 2000 MHz, 2020 to 2025 MHz, and 2175 to 2180 MHz Bands. Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698–806 MHz Band, WT Docket No. 08–166; Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary. Amendment of the Commission’s Rules To Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, and To Consolidate the 800 MHz and 900 MHz Business and Industrial/Land Transportation Pool Channels. Amendment of Part 101 to Accommodate 30 MHz Channels in the 6525–6875 MHz Band and Provide Conditional Authorization on Channels in the 21.8–22.0 and 23.0–23.2 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 04–114). In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762 and 777 to 792 MHz Bands ................ National Environmental Act Compliance for Proposed Tower Registrations; In the Matter of Effects on Migratory Birds. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules ............................................................................... Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission’s Rules for Microwave Use and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility. 2004 and 2006 Biennial Regulatory Reviews—Streamlining and Other Revisions of the Commission’s Rules Governing Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures. Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10–208) ....................................................... Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525–1559 MHz and 1626.5– 1660.5 MHz, 1610–1626.5 MHz and 2483.5–2500 MHz, and 2000–2020 MHz and 2180–2200 MHz. 409 ............................. 410 ............................. 411 ............................. 412 ............................. 413 ............................. 414 ............................. 415 ............................. 416 ............................. 417 ............................. 418 ............................. 419 ............................. 420 ............................. 421 ............................. 422 ............................. 3060–AI88 3060–AJ12 3060–AJ16 3060–AJ19 3060–AJ20 3060–AJ21 3060–AJ22 3060–AJ28 3060–AJ35 3060–AJ36 3060–AJ37 3060–AJ47 3060–AJ50 3060–AJ58 3060–AJ59 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU—COMPLETED ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 423 ............................. 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review Spectrum Aggregation Limits for Commercial Mobile Radio Services. In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets. 424 ............................. 3060–AH81 3060–AH82 WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Title 425 ............................. 426 ............................. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Sequence No. Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act ..................... Telecommunications Carriers’ Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other Customer Information. Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 ............. Local Telephone Networks That LECs Must Make Available to Competitors ....................................... 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting Requirements .... Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform ......................................................................... Numbering Resource Optimization ......................................................................................................... National Exchange Carrier Association Petition ..................................................................................... IP-Enabled Services ................................................................................................................................ Consumer Protection in the Broadband Era ........................................................................................... Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07–135) ....... Jurisdictional Separations ....................................................................................................................... Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and Operating Data Gathering (WC Docket Nos. 08–190, 07–139, 07–204, 07–273, 07–21). Form 477; Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans. Preserving the Open Internet; Broadband Industry Practices ................................................................ Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No 07–244) ...... Electronic Tariff Filing System (ETFS); WC Docket No. 10–141 ........................................................... 427 428 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. ............................. 438 ............................. 439 ............................. 440 ............................. 441 ............................. 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Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket Nos. 96–146, 93–22) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 228 Abstract: The Commission received comments on proposed rules designed to implement the 1996 Telecommunications Act with respect to information services to prevent abusive and deceptive practices by entities that might try to circumvent the statutory requirements. The proposed rules address generally the use of dialing sequences other than the 900 service access code to provide information services. The Commission issued an NPRM on these issues July 16, 2004. Timetable: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Order ................... NPRM Comment Period End. Notice to Refresh Record. Comment Period End. NPRM .................. Next Action Undetermined. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action 07/26/96 07/26/96 09/16/96 61 FR 39107 61 FR 39084 03/27/03 68 FR 14939 05/27/03 10/15/04 69 FR 61184 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Colleen Heitkamp, Chief, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0974, E-mail: colleen.heitkamp@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG42 332. Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94–129) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 258 Abstract: In December 1998, the Commission established new rules and VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 policies implementing section 258 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which makes it unlawful for any telecommunications carrier to ‘‘submit or execute a change in a subscriber’s selection of a provider of telecommunications exchange service or telephone toll service except in accordance with such verification procedures as the Commission shall prescribe.’’ The rules provide, among other things, that any telecommunications carrier that violates such verification procedures and that collects charges for telephone exchange service or telephone toll service from a subscriber shall be liable to the carrier previously selected by the subscriber in an amount equal to 150 percent of all charges paid by the subscriber after such violation. In April 2000, the Commission modified the slamming liability rules by giving victims of slamming adequate redress, ensuring that carriers that slam do not profit from their fraud, and allowing States to act as the primary administrator of slamming complaints. In May 2001, the Commission adopted streamlined procedures for the carrier-to-carrier sale or transfer of customer bases. In February 2003, the Commission adopted a Reconsideration Order and Second FNPRM. The Reconsideration Order addresses, amongst other things, the requirement that a carrier’s sales agent drop-off a carrier change request phone call once the customer has been connected to an independent third party verifier, and the applicability of our slamming rules to local exchange carriers. In the Second FNPRM, the Commission sought comment on rule modifications with respect to third party verifications. On January 4, 2008, the Commission released an Order that confirmed that a LEC that is executing a carrier change on behalf of another carrier may not reverify whether the person listed on the change order is actually authorized to do so. On January 9, 2008, the Commission released a Fourth Report and Order that modified the slamming rules regarding the content of independent third party verifications of a consumer’s intent to switch carriers. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 3060–AJ09 3060–AJ31 Timetable: Action Date FR Cite MO&O on Recon and FNPRM. FNPRM Comment Period End. Second R&O and Second FNPRM. First Order on Recon. Third R&O and Second Order on Recon. Third FNPRM ...... Order ................... First R&O and Fourth R&O. Second FNPRM .. Third Order on Recon. Second FNPRM Comment Period End. First Order on Recon & Fourth Order on Recon. Fifth Order on Recon. Order ................... Fourth R&O ......... Next Action Undetermined. 08/14/97 62 FR 43493 09/30/97 02/16/99 64 FR 7745 04/13/00 65 FR 47678 11/08/00 65 FR 66934 01/29/01 03/01/01 06/06/01 66 FR 8093 66 FR 12877 66 FR 30334 03/17/03 03/17/03 68 FR 19176 68 FR 19152 06/17/03 03/15/05 70 FR 12605 03/23/05 70 FR 14567 02/04/08 03/12/08 73 FR 6444 73 FR 13144 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7039, Fax: 202 418–0236, E-mail: nancy.stevenson@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG46 333. Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 251(a)(2) Abstract: These proceedings implement the provisions of sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act and related sections of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 regarding the accessibility of E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40159 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda telecommunications equipment and services to persons with disabilities. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite R&O .................... NOI ...................... NPRM .................. R&O .................... Further NOI ......... Public Notice ....... R&O .................... NPRM .................. R&O .................... R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Policy Statement and 2nd R&O. FNPRM ............... Final Rule Announcement of Effective Date. Next Action Undetermined. 08/14/96 09/26/96 05/22/98 11/19/99 11/19/99 01/07/02 08/06/07 11/21/07 05/07/08 06/12/08 08/01/08 09/08/10 61 61 63 64 64 67 72 72 73 73 73 75 09/08/10 12/14/10 75 FR 54564 75 FR 77781 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 42181 50465 28456 63235 63277 678 43546 65494 25566 33324 45008 54508 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Cheryl J. King, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2284, TDD Phone: 202 418–0416, Fax: 202 418–0037, E-mail: cheryl.king@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG58 334. Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 90–571) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225 Abstract: This item addresses the requirement that telecommunications relay services be capable of handling any type of call normally provided by common carriers. Timetable: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O and Request for Comments. Order on Recon & Second R&O. FNPRM ............... MO&O ................. Order ................... Second NPRM .... Fifth R&O ............ Fifth R&O (Correction). Public Notice ....... Petitions for Recon of Fifth R&O Denied. Next Action Undetermined. 12/04/90 08/01/91 55 FR 50037 56 FR 36729 03/03/93 58 FR 12175 03/30/93 11/28/95 09/08/97 04/05/01 02/07/03 02/24/03 58 60 62 66 68 68 08/27/04 09/01/04 69 FR 52694 69 FR 53346 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 FR FR FR FR FR FR 12204 58626 47152 18059 6352 8553 Jkt 223001 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2388, E-mail: karen.strauss@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG75 335. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02–278) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 227 Abstract: On July 3, 2003, the Commission released a Report and Order establishing, along with the FTC, a national do-not-call registry. The Commission’s Report and Order also adopted rules on the use of predictive dialers, the transmission of caller ID information by telemarketers, and the sending of unsolicited fax advertisements. On September 21, 2004, the Commission released an Order amending existing safe harbor rules for telemarketers subject to the do-not-call registry to require such telemarketers to access the do-not-call list every 31 days, rather than every 3 months. On April 5, 2006, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration amending its facsimile advertising rules to implement the Junk Fax Protection Act of 2005. On October 14, 2008, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration addressing certain issues raised in petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of the Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration. On January 4, 2008, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling, clarifying that autodialed and prerecorded message calls to wireless numbers that are provided by the called party to a creditor in connection with an existing debt are permissible as calls made with the ‘‘prior express consent’’ of the called party. Following a December 4, 2007 NPRM, on June 17, 2008, the Commission released a Report and Order amending its rules to require sellers and/or telemarketers to honor registrations with the National Do-Not-Call Registry indefinitely, unless the registration is cancelled by the consumer or the number is removed by the database administrator. On January 22, 2010, the Commission released an NPRM proposing to require sellers and telemarketers to obtain express written consent from recipients before making prerecorded telemarketing calls, commonly known PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 as ‘‘robocalls,’’ even when the caller has an established business relationship with the consumer. The proposals also, among other things, would require that prerecorded telemarketing calls include an automated, interactive mechanism by which a consumer may ‘‘opt out’’ of receiving future prerecorded messages from a seller or telemarketer. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... Order ................... Order Effective .... Order on Recon .. Order ................... FNPRM ............... Order ................... Order ................... Order on Recon .. Order ................... NPRM .................. Public Notice ....... Order ................... NPRM .................. Declaratory Ruling R&O .................... Order on Recon .. NPRM .................. Next Action Undetermined. 10/08/02 04/03/03 07/25/03 08/25/03 08/25/03 10/14/03 03/31/04 10/08/04 10/28/04 04/13/05 06/30/05 12/19/05 04/26/06 05/03/06 12/14/07 02/01/08 07/14/08 10/30/08 03/22/10 67 FR 62667 68 FR 16250 68 FR 44144 68 68 69 69 69 70 70 70 71 71 72 73 73 73 75 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 50978 59130 16873 60311 62816 19330 37705 75102 24634 25967 71099 6041 40183 64556 13471 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kurt Schroeder, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 632– 0966, E-mail: kurt.schroeder@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI14 336. Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03–123) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225 Abstract: This proceeding established a new docket flowing from the previous telecommunications relay service (TRS) history, CC Docket No. 98–67. This proceeding continues the Commission’s inquiry into improving the quality of TRS and furthering the goal of functional equivalency, consistent with Congress’ mandate that TRS regulations encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair the development of new technology. In this docket, the Commission explores ways to improve emergency preparedness for TRS facilities and services, new TRS technologies, public access to information and outreach, and issues E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40160 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund. Timetable: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O, Order on Recon. FNPRM ............... Public Notice ....... Declaratory Ruling/Interpretation. Public Notice ....... Order ................... Public Notice/Announcement of Date. Order ................... Order on Recon .. R&O .................... Order ................... Order ................... Public Notice ....... R&O/Order on Recon. Order ................... Order ................... NPRM .................. Declaratory Ruling/Clarification. FNPRM ............... FNPRM ............... Declaratory Ruling/Dismissal of Petition. Clarification ......... Declaratory Ruling on Recon. Order on Recon .. MO&O ................. Clarification ......... FNPRM ............... Final Rule; Clarification. Order ................... R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Order ................... Public Notice ....... R&O/Declaratory Ruling. Order ................... Order ................... R&O .................... Order ................... Public Notice ....... Order ................... Declaratory Ruling FNPRM ............... R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Order ................... 2nd R&O and Order on Recon. Order ................... Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Order ................... Public Notice ....... Order ................... 08/25/03 09/01/04 68 FR 50993 69 FR 53346 09/01/04 02/17/05 02/25/05 69 FR 53382 70 FR 8034 70 FR 9239 03/07/05 03/23/05 04/06/05 70 FR 10930 70 FR 14568 70 FR 17334 07/01/05 08/31/05 08/31/05 09/14/05 09/14/05 10/12/05 12/23/05 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 38134 51643 51649 54294 54298 59346 76208 12/28/05 12/29/05 02/01/06 05/31/06 70 70 71 71 FR FR FR FR 76712 77052 5221 30818 05/31/06 06/01/06 06/21/06 71 FR 30848 71 FR 31131 71 FR 35553 06/28/06 07/06/06 71 FR 36690 71 FR 38268 08/16/06 08/16/06 08/23/06 09/13/06 02/14/07 71 71 71 71 72 FR FR FR FR FR 47141 47145 49380 54009 6960 03/14/07 08/06/07 08/16/07 11/01/07 01/04/08 01/17/08 72 72 72 72 73 73 FR FR FR FR FR FR 11789 43546 46060 61813 863 3197 02/19/08 04/21/08 04/21/08 04/23/08 04/30/08 05/15/08 07/08/08 07/18/08 07/18/08 08/01/08 08/05/08 10/10/08 10/23/08 12/30/08 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 9031 21347 21252 21843 23361 28057 38928 41307 41286 45006 45354 60172 63078 79683 05/06/09 05/07/09 05/21/09 05/21/09 06/12/09 07/29/09 08/07/09 09/18/09 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 20892 21364 23815 23859 28046 37624 39699 47894 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Action Date FR Cite Order ................... Public Notice ....... Order Denying Stay Motion (Release Date). Order ................... Order ................... NPRM .................. Next Action Undetermined. 10/26/09 05/12/10 07/09/10 74 FR 54913 75 FR 26701 08/13/10 09/03/10 11/02/10 75 FR 49491 75 FR 54040 75 FR 67333 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2388, E-mail: karen.strauss@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI15 337. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CG Docket No. 04–53) Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 7706; 15 U.S.C. 7712; Pub. L. 108–187 Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules to protect consumers from unwanted electronic mobile service messages to implement the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Order ................... Order ................... Order on Recon (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. 03/31/04 05/17/04 69 FR 16873 09/16/04 06/15/05 03/22/07 69 FR 55765 70 FR 34665 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kurt Schroeder, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 632– 0966, E-mail: kurt.schroeder@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI20 338. Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record Exchange (CARE) Obligations on All Local and Interexchange Carriers (CG Docket No. 02–386) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Abstract: On December 20, 2002, the Commission issued a Public Notice directing interested parties to file comments on issues raised in a petition filed with the Commission by Americatel Corporation and on a separate petition filed by AT&T, Sprint, and MCI. The petitions asked the Commission to address problems relating to the exchange of customer account records between local and long distance telephone service providers. On March 25, 2004, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in CG Docket No. 02–386 seeking further comment on the two petitions and seeking comment as to whether to replace the current voluntary industry process for the exchange of customer account information between local and long distance service providers with mandatory, minimum standards applicable to all such providers. On February 25, 2005, the Commission released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 02–386. The Report and Order adopted final rules governing the exchange of customer account information between local and long distance telephone service providers. The Commission adopted these rules to help to ensure that consumers’ phone service bills are accurate and that their carrier selection requests are honored and executed without undue delay. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Commission sought comment on the need for rules governing the exchange of customer account information between local telephone service providers. On April 15, 2005, and June 15, 2005, a coalition of local and long distance carriers proposed minor modifications and clarifications to section 64.4002 of the Commission’s CARE rules. On August 29, 2005, the Commission released a public notice requesting comment on the coalition’s proposed clarifications and modifications. Notice of the proposed changes was published in the Federal Register on September 7, 2005 (70 FR 53137). The comment cycle established by the August 29 public notice closed October 3, 2005. On September 13, 2006, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration adopting the clarifications and technical corrections to the Report and Order, as proposed by the coalition of carriers. On December 21, 2007, the Commission released a Report and Order declining to adopt mandatory data exchange requirements between local exchange carriers. E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40161 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda Timetable: Action Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O and FNPRM FNPRM Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... Public Notice Comment Period End. Order on Recon .. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 04/19/04 06/18/04 69 FR 20845 06/02/05 08/01/05 70 FR 32258 08/29/05 10/03/05 71 FR 74819 73 FR 1297 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7039, Fax: 202 418–0236, E-mail: nancy.stevenson@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI58 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 FR Cite NOI ...................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 08/28/09 05/20/10 06/11/10 11/26/10 12/27/10 75 FR 28249 75 FR 33303 75 FR 72773 70 FR 53137 12/13/06 01/08/08 Date 339. Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 258 Abstract: In 1999, the Commission adopted truth-in-billing rules to address concerns that there is consumer confusion relating to billing for telecommunications services. On March 18, 2005, the Commission released an Order and FNPRM to further facilitate the ability of telephone consumers to make informed choices among competitive service offerings. On August 28, 2009, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry which asks questions about information available to consumers at all stages of the purchasing process for all communications services, including (1) choosing a provider; (2) choosing a service plan; (3) managing use of the service plan; and (4) deciding whether and when to switch an existing provider or plan. On December 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing rules that would require mobile service providers to provide usage alerts and information that will assist consumers in avoiding unexpected charges on their bills. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite FNPRM ............... R&O .................... 05/25/05 05/25/05 70 FR 30044 70 FR 29979 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338– 2797, Fax: 717 338–2574, E-mail: richard.smith@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI61 340. Closed Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613 Abstract: The Commission’s closed captioning rules are designed to make video programming more accessible to deaf and hard of hearing Americans. This proceeding resolves some issues regarding the Commission’s closed captioning rules that were raised for comment in 2005, and also seeks comment on how a certain exemption from the closed captioning rules should be applied to digital multicast broadcast channels. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Order on Recon .. NPRM .................. Order and Declaratory Ruling. NPRM .................. Final Rule Announcement of Effective Date. Order ................... Order Suspending Effective Date. Final Rule Correction. Waiver Order ....... Public Notice ....... Next Action Undetermined. 02/03/97 09/16/97 10/28/98 09/26/05 01/13/09 62 62 63 70 74 01/13/09 02/19/10 74 FR 1654 75 FR 7370 FR FR FR FR FR 4959 48487 55959 56150 1594 Frm 00009 Fmt 4701 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission adopted rules detailing how video programming distributors must make emergency information accessible to persons with hearing and visual disabilities. Timetable: Action Date FNPRM ............... NPRM .................. NPRM Correction Second R&O ....... R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 01/21/98 12/01/99 12/22/99 05/09/00 09/11/00 FR Cite 63 64 64 65 65 FR FR FR FR FR 3070 67236 71712 26757 54805 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2235, E-mail: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI75 342. • Empowering Consumers to Avoid Bill Shock, Consumer Information and Disclosure; CG Docket No. 10–207, CG Docket No. 09–158 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which proposes rule that would require mobile service providers to provide usage alerts and information that will assist consumers in avoiding unexpected charges on their bills. Timetable: Action 02/19/10 02/19/10 75 FR 7368 75 FR 7369 09/11/09 74 FR 46703 10/04/10 11/17/10 75 FR 61101 75 FR 70168 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2235, E-mail: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI72 PO 00000 341. Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information Sfmt 4702 Date FR Cite Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 05/20/10 11/26/10 12/27/10 75 FR 28249 75 FR 72773 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338– 2797, Fax: 717 338–2574, E-mail: richard.smith@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ51 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40162 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Long-Term Actions 343. New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00–258) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of frequency bands below 3 GHz to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking discusses the frequency bands that are still under consideration in this proceeding and invites additional comments on their disposition. Specifically, it addresses the Unlicensed Personal Communications Service (UPCS) band at 1910–1930 MHz, the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) spectrum at 2155–2160/62 MHz bands, the Emerging Technology spectrum, at 2160–2165 MHz, and the bands reallocated from MSS 91990–2000 MHz, 2020–2025 MHz, and 2165–2180 MHz. We seek comment on these bands with respect to using them for paired or unpaired Advance Wireless Service (AWS) operations or as relocation spectrum for existing services. The 7th Report and Order facilitates the introduction of Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) in the band 1710–1755 MHz—an integral part of a 90 MHz spectrum allocation recently reallocated to allow for such new and innovative wireless services. We largely adopt the proposals set forth in our recent AWS Fourth NPRM in this proceeding that are designed to clear the 1710–1755 MHz band of incumbent Federal Government operations that would otherwise impede the development of new nationwide AWS services. These actions are consistent with previous actions in this proceeding and with the United States Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) 2002 Viability Assessment, which addressed relocation and reaccommodation options for Federal Government operations in the band. The 8th Report and Order reallocated the 2155–2160 MHz band for Fixed and Mobile services and designates the 2155–2175 MHz band for Advanced VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Wireless Service (AWS) use. This proceeding continues the Commission’s ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the provision of new services, including Advanced Wireless Services. The Order requires Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150– 2160/62 MHz band to provide information on the construction status and operational parameters of each incumbent BRS system that would be the subject of relocation. The Notice of Proposed Rule Making requested comments on the specific relocation procedures applicable to Broadband Radio Service (BRS) operations in the 2150–2160/62 MHz band, which the Commission recently decided will be relocated to the newly restructured 2495–2690 MHz band. The Commission also requested comments on the specific relocation procedures applicable to Fixed Microwave Service (FS) operations in the 2160–2175 MHz band. The Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) set forth the specific data that Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150–2160/62 MHz band must file along with the deadline date and procedures for filing this data on the Commission’s Universal Licensing System (ULS). The data will assist in determining future AWS licensee’s relocation obligations. The 9th Report and Order established procedures for the relocation of Broadband Radio Service (BRS) operations from the 2150–2160/62 MHz band, as well as for the relocation of Fixed Microwave Service (FS) operations from the 2160–2175 MHz band, and modified existing relocation procedures for the 2110–2150 MHz and 2175–2180 MHz bands. It also established cost-sharing rules to identify the reimbursement obligations for Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) entrants benefiting from the relocation of incumbent FS operations in the 2110– 2150 MHz and 2160–2200 MHz bands and AWS entrants benefiting from the relocation of BRS incumbents in the 2150–2160/62 MHz band. The Commission continues its ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the provision of new services, including AWS. The Order dismisses a petition for reconsideration filed by the Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. (WCA) as moot. Two petitions for Reconsideration were filed in response to the 9th Report and Order. Timetable: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Final Report ........ FNPRM ............... MO&O ................. First R&O ............ Petition for Recon Second R&O ....... Third NPRM ........ Seventh R&O ...... Petition for Recon Eighth R&O ......... Order ................... NPRM .................. Public Notice ....... Ninth R&O and Order. Petition for Recon Next Action Undetermined. 01/23/01 03/09/01 66 FR 7438 04/11/01 09/13/01 09/13/01 10/25/01 11/02/01 01/24/03 03/13/03 12/29/04 04/13/05 10/26/05 10/26/05 10/26/05 12/14/05 05/24/06 66 66 66 66 66 68 68 69 70 70 70 70 70 71 07/19/06 71 FR 41022 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 18740 47618 47591 53973 55666 3455 12015 7793 19469 61742 61742 61752 74011 29818 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rodney Small, Economist, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2452, Fax: 202 418–1944, E-mail: rodney.small@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH65 344. Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 302 and 303; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposed amendments to the FCC rules relating to compliance of transmitters and facilities with guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 09/08/03 12/08/03 68 FR 52879 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ira Keltz, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0616, Fax: 202 418–1944, E-mail: ikeltz@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI17 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40163 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda 345. Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04– 186) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e) and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307 Abstract: The Commission adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services (this unused TV spectrum is often termed ‘‘white spaces’’). This action will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and innovative products and services, including broadband data and other services for businesses and consumers. The actions taken are a conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover, the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be necessary to avoid, and if necessary correct, any interference that may occur. The Second Memorandum Opinion and Order finalizes rules to make the unused spectrum in the TV bands available for unlicensed broadband wireless devices. This particular spectrum has excellent propagation characteristics that allow signals to reach farther and penetrate walls and other structures. Access to this spectrum could enable more powerful public Internet connections—super Wi-Fi hot spots—with extended range, fewer dead spots, and improved individual speeds as a result of reduced congestion on existing networks. This type of ‘‘opportunistic use’’ of spectrum has great potential for enabling access to other spectrum bands and improving spectrum efficiency. The Commission’s actions here are expected to spur investment and innovation in applications and devices that will be used not only in the TV band but eventually in other frequency bands as well. Timetable: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. First R&O ............ FNPRM ............... R&O and MO&O Petitions for Reconsideration. Second MO&O .... Next Action Undetermined. 06/18/04 11/17/06 11/17/06 02/17/09 04/13/09 69 71 71 74 74 12/06/10 75 FR 75814 FR FR FR FR FR 34103 66876 66897 7314 16870 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7506, Fax: 202 418– 1944, E-mail: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI52 346. Unlicensed Devices and Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03–201) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 306 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposed to update section 15.247 of the rules to allow the use of more efficient antenna technologies with unlicensed devices. The Report and Order updates several technical rules for unlicensed radiofrequency devices in part 15 of the Commission’s rules. The rule changes will allow device manufacturers to develop expanded applications for unlicensed devices and will allow unlicensed device operators, including Wireless Internet Service providers greater flexibility to modify or substitute parts as long as the overall system operation is unchanged. The changes are part of an ongoing process of updating our rules to promote more efficient sharing of spectrum used by unlicensed devices and remove unnecessary regulations that inhibit such sharing. The Commission received one petition for reconsideration in this proceeding. The Second Report and Order amended the Commission’s rules to provide for more efficient equipment authorization of both existing modular transmitter devices and emerging partitioned (or ‘‘split’’) modular transmitter devices. These rule changes will benefit manufacturers by allowing greater flexibility in certifying equipment and providing relief from the need to obtain a new equipment authorization each time the same transmitter is installed in a different final product. The rule changes will also enable manufacturers to develop more flexible and more advanced unlicensed transmitter technologies. The Commission further found that modular transmitter devices authorized in accordance with the revised equipment authorization procedures will not pose any increased risk of interference to other radio operations. The Further NPRM, seeks comment on whether there is a need to require unlicensed transmitters operating in the 915 MHz band under sections 15.247 and 15.249 of the rules to comply with a spectrum etiquette requirement, and the impact that requiring an etiquette PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 would have on the development and operation of unlicensed 915 MHz devices operating under those rule sections. The Commission also seeks comment on the particular etiquette suggested by Cellnet that would require digitally modulated spread spectrum transmitters operating in the 915 MHz band under section 15.247 of the rules to operate at less than the 1-watt maximum power if they are continuously silent less than 90 percent of the time within a 0.4 second interval. This etiquette would require that the maximum permitted power level decrease in accordance with a specified formula as the silent interval between transmission decreases. The Commission further seeks comment on alternatives to the etiquette suggested by Cellnet. The Memorandum Opinion and Order dismissed two petitions for reconsideration of the rules adopted in the Report and Order, 69 FR 54027, September 7, 2004, in this proceeding. It dismissed a petition for reconsideration filed by Warren C. Havens and Telesaurus Holdings GB LLC (Havens) requesting that the Commission suspend the rule changes adopted for unlicensed devices in the 902–928 MHz (915 MHz) band until such time as it completes a formal inquiry with regard to the potential effect of such changes to Location and Monitoring Service (LMS) licensees in the band. The Commission also dismissed a petition for reconsideration filed by Cellnet Technology (Cellnet) requesting that the Commission adopt spectrum sharing requirements in the unlicensed bands, for example, a ‘‘spectrum etiquette,’’ particularly in the 915 MHz band. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Petition for Recon Petition for Recon Second R&O ....... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. MO&O ................. Next Action Undetermined. 09/17/03 01/09/04 68 FR 68823 09/07/04 11/19/04 02/15/05 05/23/07 08/01/07 10/15/07 69 69 70 72 72 08/01/07 72 FR 41937 FR FR FR FR FR 54027 67736 7737 28889 42011 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40164 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda Phone: 202 418–7506, Fax: 202 418– 1944, E-mail: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI54 347. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 10–142) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(c) and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 310 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rule Making proposes to take a number of actions to further the provision of terrestrial broadband services in the MSS bands. In the 2 GHz MSS band, the Commission proposes to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the existing Mobile-Satellite allocation. This will lay the groundwork for providing additional flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum in the future. The Commission also proposes to apply the terrestrial secondary market spectrum leasing rules and procedures to transactions involving terrestrial use of the MSS spectrum in the 2 GHz, Big LEO, and Lbands in order to create greater certainty and regulatory parity with bands licensed for terrestrial broadband service. The Commission also asks, in a Notice of Inquiry, about approaches for creating opportunities for full use of the 2 GHz band for stand-alone terrestrial uses. The Commission requests comment on ways to promote innovation and investment throughout the MSS bands while also ensuring market-wide mobile satellite capability to serve important needs like disaster recovery and rural access. Timetable: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action 08/16/10 09/15/10 75 FR 49871 09/30/10 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nicholas Oros, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0636, E-mail: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ46 348. • Innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands; ET Docket No. 10– 235 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to further its ongoing commitment to addressing America’s growing demand for wireless broadband services, spur ongoing innovation and investment in mobile and ensure that America keeps pace with the global wireless revolution, by making a significant amount of new spectrum available for broadband. The approach proposed is consistent with the goal set forth in the National Broadband Plan (the Plan) to repropose up to 120 megahertz from the broadcast television bands for new wireless broadband uses through, in part, voluntary contributions of spectrum to an incentive auction. Reallocation of this spectrum as proposed will provide the necessary flexibility for meeting the requirements of these new applications. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 02/01/11 03/18/11 76 FR 5521 Fmt 4701 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 02/08/11 03/10/11 76 FR 6928 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: James Burtle, Chief, Experimental Licensing Branch, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2445, E-mail: james.burtle@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ62 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Completed Actions 349. • Radio Experimentation and Market Trials Under Part 5 of the Commission’s Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules; ET Docket No. 10– 236 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 303 Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to promote innovation and efficiency in spectrum use in the Experimental Radio Service (ERS). For many years, the ERS has provided fertile ground for testing innovative ideas that have led to new services and new devices for all sectors of the economy. The Commission proposes to leverage the power of experimental radio licensing to accelerate the rate at which these ideas transform from prototypes to consumer devices and services. Its goal is to inspire researchers to dream, discover and deliver the innovations that push the boundaries of the broadband ecosystem. The resulting advancements in devices and services available to the American public and greater spectrum efficiency over the long term will promote economic Frm 00012 Action Office of Engineering and Technology Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Deputy Chief, OET, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2925, E-mail: alan.stillwell@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ57 PO 00000 growth, global competitiveness, and a better way of life for all America Timetable: Sfmt 4702 350. Revision of the Rules Regarding Ultra-Wideband Transmission Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302 to 304; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 544A Abstract: The First Report and Order amends the Commission’s rules to permit the marketing and operation of certain types of new products incorporating Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. UWB devices operate by employing very narrow or short duration pulses that result in very large or wideband transmission bandwidths. UWB technology holds great promise for a vast array of new applications that we believe will provide significant benefits for public safety, businesses and consumers. With appropriate technical standards, UWB devices can operate using spectrum occupied by existing radio services without causing interference, thereby permitting scarce spectrum resources to be used more efficiently. The Memorandum Opinion and Order responded to fourteen petitions for reconsideration that were filed in response to the regulations for unlicensed ultra-wideband (UWB) operations. In general, this document does not make any significant changes to the existing UWB parameters as the Commission is reluctant to do so until it has more experience with UWB devices. The Commission believes that any major changes to the rules for existing UWB product categories at this early stage would be disruptive to E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40165 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda current industry product development efforts. The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposed new rules to address issues raised by some of the petitions for reconsideration that were outside the scope of the proceeding. New rules were proposed to address issues regarding the operation of low pulse repetition frequency UWB systems, including vehicular radars, in the 3.1–10.6 GHz band; and the operation frequency hopping vehicular radars in the 22–29 GHz band as UWB devices. The Commission also proposed new rules that would establish new peak power limits for wideband part 15 devices that do not operate as UWB devices and proposed to eliminate the definition of a UWB device. The Second Report and Order and Second Memorandum Opinion and Order responds to two petitions for reconsideration that were filed in response to the Commission’s decision to establish regulations for unlicensed UWB operation. It also responds to the rulemaking proposals contained in the Memorandum Opinion and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this docket. The order establishes new rules for wideband unlicensed devices operating in the 5925–7250 MHz, 16.2–17.7 GHz, and 22.12–29 GHz bands. The Third Memorandum Opinion and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order reaffirmed certain rules and procedures for ultra-wideband (‘‘UWB’’) devices that operate on an unlicensed basis of the Commission’s rules. This action terminates the Ultra-Wideband Transmission Systems proceeding and thus provides certainty for the continued development of UWB equipment, including ground penetrating radars for underground imaging, through wall imaging systems, short-range high capacity data links, and other applications. This action terminates this proceeding. Timetable: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. First R&O ............ MO&O ................. FNPRM ............... Second R&O and Second MO&O. Third MO&O and MO&O. 06/14/00 10/12/00 65 FR 37332 05/16/02 04/22/03 04/22/03 02/09/05 67 68 68 70 10/12/10 75 FR 62477 FR FR FR FR 34852 19746 19773 6771 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Reed, Electronics Engineer, Federal VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2455, Fax: 202 418– 1944, E-mail: jreed@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH47 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307 Abstract: This item adopts a plan for nongovernment operations in the 36.0– 51.4 GHz portion of the V-band, establishing priorities for different services in different parts of this band. Timetable: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Action International Bureau Long-Term Actions 351. Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310–2360 MHZ Frequency Band (IB Docket No. 95–91; GEN Docket No. 90–357) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 151(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 309(j) Abstract: In 1997, the Commission adopted service rules for the satellite digital audio radio service (SDARS) in the 2320–2345 MHz frequency band and sought further comment on proposed rules governing the use of complementary SDARS terrestrial repeaters. The Commission released a second further notice of proposed rulemaking in January 2008, to consider new proposals for rules to govern terrestrial repeaters operations. The Commission released a Second Report and Order on May 20, 2010, which adopted rules governing the operation of SDARS terrestrial repeaters, including establishing a blanket licensing regime for repeaters operating up to 12 kilowatts average equivalent isotropically radiated power. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... Second FNPRM .. FNPRM Comment Period End. 2nd R&O ............. Next Action Undetermined. 06/15/95 03/11/97 04/18/97 01/15/08 03/17/08 60 62 62 73 05/20/10 75 FR 45058 FR FR FR FR 35166 11083 19095 2437 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jay Whaley, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7184, Fax: 202 418–0748, E-mail: jwhaley@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AF93 352. Allocation and Designation of Spectrum in the 36.0–43.5 GHz Band Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e) to PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Correction ............ Correction ............ Notice of Petition for Recon. Order on Recon .. FNPRM ............... Second R&O ....... Next Action Undetermined. 04/04/97 01/15/99 02/08/99 02/10/99 03/22/99 62 64 64 64 64 12/01/99 07/05/01 08/25/04 66 FR 35399 69 FR 52198 FR FR FR FR FR 16129 2585 6138 6565 13796 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Sean O’More, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2453, E-mail: sean.omore@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH23 353. Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02–34) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); et seq. Abstract: The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to streamline its procedures for reviewing satellite license applications. Before 2003, the Commission used processing rounds to review those applications. In a processing round, when an application was filed, the International Bureau (Bureau) issued a public notice establishing a cut-off date for other mutually exclusive satellite applications, and then considered all those applications together. In cases where sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the applications was not available, the Bureau directed the applicants to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution. Those negotiations took a long time, and delayed provision of satellite services to the public. The NPRM invited comment on two alternatives for expediting the satellite application process. One alternative was to replace the processing round procedure with a ‘‘first-come, firstserved’’ procedure that would allow the Bureau to issue a satellite license to the first party filing a complete, acceptable application. The other alternative was to streamline the processing round procedure by adopting one or more of the following proposals: (1) Place a time E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40166 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda limit on negotiations; (2) establish criteria to select among competing applicants; (3) divide the available spectrum evenly among the applicants. In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission determined that different procedures were bettersuited for different kinds of satellite applications. For most geostationary orbit (GSO) satellite applications, the Commission adopted a first-come, firstserved approach. For most nongeostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite applications, the Commission adopted a procedure in which the available spectrum is divided evenly among the qualified applicants. The Commission also adopted measures to discourage applicants from filing speculative applications, including a bond requirement, payable if a licensee misses a milestone. The bond amounts originally were $5 million for each GSO satellite, and $7.5 million for each NGSO satellite system. These were interim amounts. Concurrently with the First Report and Order, the Commission adopted an FNPRM to determine whether to revise the bond amounts on a long-term basis. In the Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a streamlined procedure for certain kinds of satellite license modification requests. In the Third Report and Order, the Commission adopted a standardized application form for satellite licenses, and adopted a mandatory electronic filing requirement for certain satellite applications. In the Fourth Report and Order, the Commission revised the bond amounts based on the record developed in response to FNPRM. The bond amounts are now $3 million for each GSO satellite, and $5 million for each NGSO satellite system. Timetable: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Second R&O (Release Date). Second FNPRM (Release Date). Third R&O (Release Date). FNPRM ............... First R&O ............ FNPRM Comment Period End. Fourth R&O (Release Date). Fifth R&O, First Order on Recon (Release Date). 03/19/02 07/02/02 67 FR 12498 06/20/03 68 FR 62247 07/08/03 68 FR 53702 07/08/03 68 FR 63994 08/27/03 08/27/03 10/27/03 68 FR 51546 68 FR 51499 04/16/04 69 FR 67790 07/06/04 69 FR 51586 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Action Date FR Cite Next Action Undetermined. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Fern Jarmulnek, Associate Chief, Satellite and Radio Communication Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0751, Fax: 202 418–0748, E-mail: fjarmuln@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH98 354. Mitigation of Orbital Debris (IB Docket No. 02–54) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f) and 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules that require all entities seeking FCC authorization for satellite services to address orbital debris mitigation as part of their application for FCC authorization. Orbital debris consists of artificial objects orbiting the Earth that are not functional spacecraft. In addition, the Commission established requirements for the removal of geostationary spacecraft from operational orbits at the end of their useful lives and amended the Commission’s rules regarding orbitraising maneuvers, the use of inclined orbits, and orbital longitudinal tolerance station-keeping requirements. The Commission indicated that it will seek further comment on the application of the Commission’s longitudinal tolerance station-keeping requirements for FixedSatellite space stations to space stations in the Mobile-Satellite Service and remote sensing services. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. First R&O ............ Second R&O ....... Next Action Undetermined. 05/03/02 08/16/02 67 FR 22376 08/27/03 09/09/04 68 FR 59127 69 FR 54581 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Stephen Duall, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1103, Fax: 202 418–0748, E-mail: stephen.duall@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI06 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 355. Amendment of the Commission’s Rules (IB Docket No. 04–47) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 34 to 39; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; et seq. Abstract: The FCC amended several rules in the Report and Order. Specifically, the FCC (1) amended the procedures for discontinuing an international service; (2) allowed U.S. carriers to resell the U.S.-inbound service of foreign carriers; and, (3) amended the submarine cable landing licensing procedures to comply with the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA). The North American Submarine Cable Association filed a petition for reconsideration regarding the amendment to the submarine cable landing licensing rules. In the Order on Reconsideration, the FCC reaffirmed that the CZMA applies to its submarine cable landing licensing and clarified the rules to ensure the rules comply with the CZMA review procedures established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Petition for Recon Next Action Undetermined. 03/22/04 06/07/04 69 FR 13276 09/25/07 01/02/08 72 FR 54363 73 FR 187 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1460, Fax: 202 418–2824, E-mail: david.krech@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI41 356. Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04–112) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; et seq. Abstract: FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which carriers providing U.S. international services are subject under 47 CFR part 43. FCC proposes to amend 47 CFR 43.61 and 47 CFR 43.82 and to repeal 47 CFR 43.53. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. 04/12/04 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 FR Cite 40167 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 08/23/04 69 FR 29676 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1460, Fax: 202 418–2824, E-mail: david.krech@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI42 357. Review of the Spectrum Sharing Plan Among Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile Satellite Service Systems in the 1.6/2.4 Ghz Bands (IB Docket No. 02–364) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(e); et seq. Abstract: This docket involves the spectrum sharing plan for the low earth orbit satellite systems in the 1.6 GHz and 2.4 GHz bands (Big LEOs). In November 2007, the Commission resolved the 1.6 GHz spectrum sharing plan between Globalstar Inc. and Iridium Satellite LLC, whereby Globalstar will have exclusive MSS use of 7.775 megahertz of spectrum at 1610– 1617.775 MHz, Iridium will have exclusive MSS use of 7.775 megahertz of spectrum at 1618.725–1626.5 MHz, and the two Big LEO operators will share 0.95 megahertz of spectrum at 1617.775–1618.725 MHz. Separately, in April 2006, the Commission affirmed the spectrum sharing plan between Globalstar and the fixed and mobile (except aeronautical mobile) services in the 2495–2500 MHz band in order to accommodate the relocation of Broadband Radio Service Channel 1 to the 2496–2502 MHz band. (Iridium does not operate in the 2.4 GHz band.) Timetable: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action Date NPRM .................. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... Petitions for Recon. First Order on Recon. Petitions for Further Recon. Second Order on Recon and Second R&O. Next Action Undetermined. 01/29/03 08/09/04 08/09/04 10/12/04 68 69 69 69 06/19/06 71 FR 35178 07/27/06 71 FR 44029 12/13/07 72 FR 70807 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0657, Fax: 202 418–1414, E-mail: howard.griboff@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI44 358. Amendment of the Commission’s Rules To Allocate Spectrum and Adopt Service Rules and Procedures To Govern the Use of Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (IB Docket No. 07–101) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 308 Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on the proposed amendment of parts 2 and 25 of the Commission’s rules to allocate spectrum for use with Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES) in the Fixed-Satellite Service in the Kuband uplink at 14.0–14.5 GHz and Kuband downlink at 11.72–12.2 GHz on a primary basis, and in the extended Kuband downlink at 10.95–11.2 GHz and 11.45–11.7 GHz on a non-protected basis, and to adopt Ku-band VMES licensing and service rules modeled on the FCC’s rules for Ku-band Earth Stations on Vessels (ESVs). The record in this proceeding will provide a basis for Commission action to facilitate introduction of this proposed service. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Petition for Reconsideration. Next Action Undetermined. 07/08/07 09/04/07 72 FR 39357 11/04/09 04/14/10 74 FR 57092 75 FR 19401 FR Cite FR FR FR FR 33666 48157 48192 60626 Jkt 223001 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0657, Fax: 202 418–1414, E-mail: howard.griboff@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI90 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) International Bureau Completed Actions 359. Streamlining the Commission’s Rules and Regulations for Satellite Application and Licensing Procedures (IB Docket No. 95–117) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 4; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 554; 47 U.S.C. 701 to 744 Abstract: On February 10, 1997, the FCC adopted rules and policies that streamlined the application and licensing requirements of part 25 of its rules, which deals with communication satellites and earth stations. The streamlined rules waived the construction permit requirement for satellite space stations, changed the license term for temporary fixed earth stations; and adjusted or changed the rules concerning minor modifications and basic requirements for satellite service applications. The streamlined rules also resulted in the creation of a new application form, FCC Form 312. Form 312 eliminated from the International Bureau’s use of the FCC Form 493, FCC Form 430, FCC Form 702, and FCC Form 704. Petitions for Reconsideration were filed in this matter. In March 1997, the Commission released a Public Notice concerning these petitions. The Commission addressed the issues in the Petitions for Reconsideration in an Order released on October 10, 2008. The docket in this proceeding is now closed. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O, Recon Pending. Public Notice/Petitions for Recon. Order on Reconsideration. 09/09/95 02/10/97 60 FR 46252 62 FR 5924 03/26/97 62 FR 14430 11/29/08 73 FR 70897 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Assistant Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1539, Fax: 202 418–0748, E-mail: steven.spaeth@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AD70 360. Streamlining Earth Station Licensing Rules (IB Docket No. 00–248) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701 to 744 Abstract: The Commission has found several cases in which modifying or eliminating rules could facilitate E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 40168 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda licensing of earth stations, thereby expediting the provision of useful satellite services to the public, without unreasonably increasing the risk of harmful interference to existing earth station or space station operators, or terrestrial wireless operators in shared frequency bands. Specifically, this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) considers the following rule revisions: (1) Codifying streamlined procedures for case-by-case examination of earth stations using ‘‘non-routine’’ antennas, non-routine power levels, or both; (2) relaxing some current requirements, such as increasing power and power density limits, and allowing some temporary fixed earth stations to begin operation sooner than is now permitted; (3) streamlining the very small aperture terminal (VSAT) rules, and revising the Commission’s power level rules to provide for various types of VSAT multiple access methods; (4) adopting a simplified license application form for ‘‘routine’’ earth stations; and (5) other miscellaneous rule revisions. The Commission also invites comment on extending these proposed rules to the KA-band. On September 26, 2002, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this proceeding. This Further NPRM invited comment on refinements to the proposals in the NPRM to relax some earth station technical requirements, and on an alternative to the VSAT proposals in the NPRM. The Further NPRM also seeks comment on proposals made by commenters in response to the First NPRM. In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission extended the license term for earth station licenses from 10 to 15 years. In the Second Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission adopted rules allowing unlicensed receive-only earth stations to receive transmissions from non-U.S.-licensed satellites on the Permitted List. In the Third Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission adopted a streamlined application form for certain earth station licenses, and adopted a mandatory electronic filing requirement for those earth station applications. In the Fourth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission extended the mandatory electronic filing requirement to all earth station applications. In the Fifth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission adopted the following proposals from the NPRM: (1) Codifying streamlined procedures for non-routine antennas; (2) relaxing power and power density limits, and VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 allowing routine KU-band temporary fixed earth stations to begin operations sooner; (3) revising certain VSAT rules; and (4) other miscellaneous rule revisions. One petition for reconsideration was filed in response to this Order on July 5, 2005. In the Sixth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission adopted revisions to the earth station antenna gain pattern requirements, as proposed in the Further Notice. Two petitions for reconsideration were filed in response to this Order on July 8, 2005. In the Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission invited comment on adopting off-axis EIRP envelops for C-band and KU-band FSS earth stations. In the Seventh Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission considered and rejected its proposal in the NPRM to make revisions to part 23 of its rules. In the Eighth Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission adopted the proposals in the Third FNPRM, in large part. This proceeding is now closed. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. First R&O ............ FNPRM ............... Second R&O (Release Date). Second FNPRM .. Third R&O ........... Fourth R&O ......... Fifth R&O ............ Sixth R&O ........... Third FNPRM ...... Seventh R&O ...... Public Notice/Petition for Recon. Eighth R&O ......... 01/08/01 03/19/02 12/24/02 06/20/03 66 67 67 68 FR FR FR FR 1283 12485 78399 2247 09/12/03 11/12/03 08/06/04 06/02/05 06/08/05 06/08/05 09/28/05 10/26/05 68 68 69 70 70 70 70 70 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 53702 63994 47790 32249 33373 33426 56580 61825 11/24/08 73 FR 70897 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Steven Spaeth, Assistant Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1539, Fax: 202 418–0748, E-mail: steven.spaeth@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH60 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Media Bureau Long-Term Actions 361. CABLE TELEVISION RATE REGULATION Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 543 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Abstract: The Commission has adopted rate regulations to implement section 623 of the 1992 Cable Act to ensure that cable subscribers nationwide enjoy the rates that would be charged by cable systems operating in a competitive environment. Reconsideration was requested. The Fourteenth Order on Reconsideration addresses petitions on issues governing regulated services by cable systems. In a subsequent notice, comment was sought on recalibrating the competitive differential between rates of systems subject to effective competition and noncompetitive systems. In addition, comment was sought as to whether there may be a different approach to establish reasonable rates on the basic service tier. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O and FNPRM MO&O and FNPRM. Third R&O ........... Order on Recon, Fourth R&O, and Fifth NPRM. Third Order on Recon. Fifth Order on Recon and FNPRM. Fourth Order on Recon. Sixth Order on Recon, Fifth R&O, and Seventh NPRM. Seventh Order on Recon. Ninth Order on Recon. Eighth Order on Recon. Sixth R&O and Eleventh Order on Recon. Thirteenth Order on Recon. Twelfth Order on Recon. Tenth Order on Recon. Order on Recon of the First R&O and FNPRM. MO&O ................. Report on Cable Industry Prices. R&O .................... Fourteenth Order on Recon. NPRM and Order Next Action Undetermined. 01/04/93 05/21/93 08/18/93 58 FR 48 58 FR 29736 58 FR 43816 11/30/93 04/15/94 58 FR 63087 59 FR 17943 04/15/94 59 FR 17961 10/13/94 59 FR 51869 10/21/94 59 FR 53113 12/06/94 59 FR 62614 01/25/95 60 FR 4863 02/27/95 60 FR 10512 03/17/95 60 FR 14373 07/12/95 60 FR 35854 10/05/95 60 FR 52106 10/26/95 60 FR 54815 04/08/96 61 FR 15388 04/15/96 61 FR 16447 02/12/97 02/24/97 62 FR 6491 62 FR 8245 03/31/97 10/15/97 62 FR 15118 62 FR 53572 09/05/02 67 FR 56882 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40169 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7037, TDD Phone: 202 418–7172, Fax: 202 418–1196, E-mail: john.norton@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AF41 362. Cable Television Rate Regulation: Cost of Service Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 543 Abstract: The Commission has established rules pursuant to which cable operators may set rates for regulated cable service in accordance with traditional cost-of-service principles, as modified to take account of unique characteristics of the cable industry. In the latest NPRM, comment was sought on rule changes that may be necessary or desirable in order to account for changes in the regulatory process resulting from the end of the Commission’s statutory authority to regulate certain tiers of cable programming service. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Second NPRM .... MO&O ................. Second R&O/First Order on Recon/FNPRM. Correction ............ NPRM and Order Next Action Undetermined. 07/30/93 04/15/94 04/15/94 10/14/94 03/08/96 58 59 59 59 61 03/22/96 09/05/02 61 FR 11749 67 FR 56882 FR FR FR FR FR 40762 17975 18066 52087 9361 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7037, TDD Phone: 202 418–7172, Fax: 202 418–1196, E-mail: john.norton@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AF48 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 363. Cable Home Wiring Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 544(i) Abstract: On October 6, 1997, the FCC adopted a Report and Order and Second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 97–376) that amends its cable inside wiring rules to enhance competition in the video distribution marketplace. The Second FNPRM seeks comment on, among other things, whether there are circumstances where the FCC should adopt restrictions on exclusive contracts in order to further promote competition VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 in the multiple dwelling unit marketplace. The 2nd Report and Order addresses multiple dwelling units when the occupant charges video service providers. In the First Order on Reconsideration and the Second Report and Order, the Commission modified its rules in part. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit remanded a portion of the Commission decision back to the Commission for further consideration. In September 2004, the Commission issued an FNPRM in response to the courts’ decision. The subsequent Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling concluded that cable wiring behind sheet rock is physically inaccessible for determining the demarcation point. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM .................. First Order on Recon & FNPRM. FNPRM ............... R&O and Second FNPRM. First Order on Recon and Second R&O. FNPRM ............... R&O and Declaratory Ruling. Next Action Undetermined. 11/17/92 03/02/93 02/01/96 02/16/96 57 58 61 61 09/03/97 11/14/97 62 FR 46453 62 FR 60165 03/21/03 68 FR 13850 10/15/04 08/30/07 FR Cite FR FR FR FR 54209 11970 3657 6210 69 FR 61193 72 FR 50074 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Norton, Deputy Division Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7037, TDD Phone: 202 418–7172, Fax: 202 418–1196, E-mail: john.norton@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG02 364. Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97– 80) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 549 Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules to address the mandate expressed in section 629 of the Communications Act to ensure the commercial availability of ‘‘navigation devices,’’ the equipment used to access video programming and other services from multichannel video programming systems. Specifically, the Commission required MVPDs to make available by, a security element (known as a ‘‘cablecard’’) separate from the basic navigation device (e.g., cable set-top boxes, digital PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 video recorders, and television receivers with navigation capabilities). The separation of the security element from the host device required by this rule (referred to as the ‘‘integration ban’’) was designed to enable unaffiliated manufacturers, retailers, and other vendors to commercially market host devices while allowing MVPDs to retain control over their system security. Also, in this proceeding, the Commission adopted unidirectional ‘‘plug and play’’ rules, to govern compatibility between MVPDs and navigation devices manufactured by consumer electronics manufacturers not affiliated with cable operators. In the most recent FNPRM, the Commission proposed new rules to improve the operation of the CableCard regime. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Order on Recon .. FNPRM & Declaratory Ruling. FNPRM ............... Order and FNPRM. Second R&O ....... FNPRM ............... Order on Recon .. Second R&O ....... Third FNPRM ...... 4th FNPRM ......... Next Action Undetermined. 03/05/97 07/15/98 06/02/99 09/28/00 62 63 64 65 01/16/03 06/17/03 68 FR 2278 68 FR 35818 11/28/03 11/28/03 01/28/04 06/22/05 07/25/07 05/14/10 68 68 69 70 72 75 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 10011 38089 29599 58255 66728 66776 4081 36040 40818 27256 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 1573, E-mail: brendan.murray@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG28 365. Digital Audio Broadcasting Systems (MM Docket No. 99–325) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 Abstract: The rulemaking proceeding was initiated to foster the development and implementation of terrestrial digital audio broadcasting (DAB). The transition to DAB promises the benefits that have generally accompanied digitalization—better audio fidelity, more robust transmission systems, and the possibility of new auxiliary services. In the First Report and Order, the Commission selected in-band, onchannel as the technology that will permit AM and FM radio broadcasters to introduce digital operations. Consideration of formal standard-setting E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40170 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda procedures and related broadcasting licensing and service rule changes are addressed in a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Further technical guidance is provided in a Second Report and Order. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. First R&O ............ FNPRM and NOI Second R&O ....... Next Action Undetermined. 11/09/99 12/23/02 05/14/04 08/15/07 FR Cite 64 67 69 72 FR FR FR FR 61054 78193 27815 45712 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2700, E-mail: peter.doyle@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH40 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 366. Second Periodic Review of Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to DTV Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 4(i) and 4(j); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: On January 18, 2001, the Commission adopted a Report and Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, addressing a number of issues related to the conversion of the nation’s broadcast television system from analog to digital television. The Second Report and Order resolved several major technical issues including the issue of receiver performance standards, DTV tuners, and revisions to certain components of the DTV transmission standard. A subsequent NPRM commenced the Commission’s second periodic review of the progress of the digital television conversion. The resulting R&O adopted a multi-step process to create a new DTV table of allotments and authorizations. Also in the R&O, the Commission adopted replication and maximization deadlines for DTV broadcasters and updated rules in recognition revisions to broadcast transmission standards. The Second R&O adopts disclosure requirements for televisions that do not include a digital tuner. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. R&O .................... MO&O ................. Third MO&O and Order on Recon. 03/23/00 02/13/01 12/18/01 10/02/02 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 FR Cite 65 66 66 67 FR FR FR FR 15600 9973 65122 61816 Jkt 223001 Action Date FR Cite Second R&O and Second MO&O. NPRM .................. R&O .................... Second R&O ....... Next Action Undetermined. 10/11/02 67 FR 63290 02/18/03 10/04/04 05/10/07 68 FR 7737 69 FR 59500 72 FR 26554 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Eloise Gore, Associate Bureau Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 1066, TDD Phone: 202 418–7172, Fax: 202 418–1069, E-mail: eloise.gore@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH54 367. Revision of EEO Rules and Policies (MM Docket No. 98–204) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 554 Abstract: FCC authority to govern Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) responsibilities of cable television operators was codified in the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984. This authority was extended to television broadcast licensees and other multi-channel video programming distributors in the Cable and Television Consumer Protection Act of 1992. In the Second Report and Order, the FCC adopted new EEO rules and policies. This action was in response to a decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that found prior EEO rules unconstitutional. The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) requests comment as to the applicability of the EEO rules to part-time employees. The Third Report and Order adopted revised forms for broadcast station and MVPDs Annual Employment Report. In the Fourth NPRM, comment was sought regarding public access to the data contained in the forms. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Second R&O and Third NPRM. Correction ............ Fourth NPRM ...... Third R&O ........... Next Action Undetermined. 01/14/02 01/07/03 67 FR 1704 68 FR 670 01/13/03 06/23/04 06/23/04 68 FR 1657 69 FR 34986 69 FR 34950 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lewis Pulley, Asst. Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1450, E-mail: lewis.pulley@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH95 368. Broadcast Multiple and CrossOwnership Limits Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 and 310 Abstract: In 2002, the Commission undertook a comprehensive review of its broadcast multiple and crossownership limits examining: Crossownership of TV and radio stations; local TV ownership limits; national TV cap; and dual network rule. The Report and Order replaced the newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership and radio and TV rules with a tiered approach based on the number of television stations in a market. Petitions for Reconsideration are pending. Also, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals remanded portions of the Commission’s decisions. In June 2006, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking initiating the 2006 review of the broadcast ownership rules. The further notice also sought comment on how to address the issues raised by the Third Circuit. Additional questions are raised for comment in a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. In the Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, the Commission adopted rule changes regarding newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership, but otherwise generally retained the other broadcast ownership rules currently in effect. An appeal of this action is before the Third Circuit. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... FNPRM ............... Second FNPRM .. R&O and Order on Recon. Next Action Undetermined. 10/05/01 08/05/03 02/19/04 08/09/06 08/08/07 02/21/08 FR Cite 66 68 69 71 72 73 FR FR FR FR FR FR 50991 46286 9216 4511 44539 9481 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Amy Brett, Asst. Div. Chief, Industry Analysis Div., Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2703, E-mail: amy.brett@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH97 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda 369. Establishment of Rules for Digital Low Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03–185) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: This proceeding initiates the digital television conversion for low power television (LPTV) and television translator stations. The rules and policies adopted as a result of this proceeding provide the framework for these stations’ conversion from analog to digital broadcasting. The Report and Order adopts definitions and permissible use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations. The FNPRM considers the remaining issues requiring resolution in order to complete the low power television digital transition. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM and MO&O. Next Action Undetermined. 09/26/03 11/25/03 68 FR 55566 11/29/04 10/18/10 69 FR 69325 75 FR 63766 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2324, Fax: 202 418–2827, E-mail: shaun.maher@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI38 370. Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04– 256) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; et seq. Abstract: A joint sales agreement (JSA) is an agreement with a licensee of a brokered station that authorizes a broker to sell some or all of the advertising time for the brokered station in return for a fee or percentage of revenues paid to the licensee. The Commission has sought comment on whether TV JSAs should be attributed for purposes of determining compliance with the Commission’s multiple ownership rules. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. 08/26/04 09/27/04 69 FR 52464 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Action Date FR Cite Next Action Undetermined. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Amy Brett, Asst. Div. Chief, Industry Analysis Div., Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2703, E-mail: amy.brett@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI55 371. Revision of Procedures Governing Amendments to FM Table of Allotments and Changes of Community of License in the Radio Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 05–210) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 Abstract: The rulemaking was initiated to reduce backlog in, and streamline, the FM allotment procedures and, to a lesser extent, streamline certain procedures pertaining to AM applications. Although the Commission has made important changes to streamline the processing of radio broadcast applications, the basic procedures for amending the Table have not changed since 1982. The Notice seeks comment on a number of specific rule and procedural changes in the handling of FM and AM applications and rulemaking petitions to amend the Table. In the area of applications procedures, the Notice seeks comments on various proposals designed to encourage only bona fide proponents to submit petitions and to limit the complexity of such petitions. If these changes are adopted, it will expedite the approval and implementation on new and upgraded radio service to the public. The Report and Order adopted the proposals from the notice. Petitions for reconsideration are pending. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 06/22/05 10/03/05 70 FR 44537 12/20/06 71 FR 76208 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Nessinger, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2709, E-mail: thomas.nessinger@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI63 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 40171 372. Digital Television Distributed Transmission System Technologies (MB Docket No. 05–312) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to (j); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 301; et seq. Abstract: A digital television transmission system (DTS) employs multiple synchronized transmitters spread around a station’s service area. Such distributed transmitters fill in unserved areas in the parent station’s coverage area. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) examines issues related to the use of DTS and proposes rules for future DTS operation. The Report and Order adopts the technical and licensing rules necessary to implement DTS service. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 12/07/05 02/06/06 70 FR 72763 12/05/08 73 FR 74047 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2120, E-mail: evan.baranoff@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI68 373. Implementation of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as Amended by the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (MB Docket No. 05–311) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 541(a)(1); 47 U.S.C. 556(c) Abstract: Section 621(a)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, states in relevant part that ‘‘a franchising authority . . . may not unreasonably refuse to award an additional competitive franchise.’’ The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) solicits comment on implementation of section 621(a)(1)’s directive, and whether the franchising process unreasonably impedes the achievement of the interrelated Federal goals of enhanced cable competition and accelerated broadband deployment and, if so, how the Commission should act to address that problem. The subsequent Report and Order found that certain actions by local franchising authorities constitute an unreasonable refusal to award a competitive franchise within the E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40172 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda meaning of section 621(a)(1). The item included a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking comment on how the findings should affect existing franchises. In the Second Report and Order, a number of the rules promulgated in this docket are extended to incumbent cable operators. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O and FNPRM FNPRM Comment Period End. Second R&O ....... Next Action Undetermined. 12/19/05 02/13/06 70 FR 73973 03/21/07 04/20/07 72 FR 13230 11/23/07 72 FR 65670 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Holly Saurer, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7283, Fax: 202 418–1069, E-mail: holly.saurer@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI69 374. Program Access Rules—Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 07–29, 07–198) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 548 Abstract: The program access provisions of the Communications Act (section 628) generally prohibit exclusive contracts for satellite delivered programming between programmers in which a cable operator has an attributable interest (vertically integrated programmers) and cable operators. This limitation was set to expire on October 5, 2007, unless circumstances in the video programming marketplace indicate that an extension of the prohibition continues ‘‘to be necessary to preserve and protect competition and diversity in the distribution of video programming.’’ The October 2007 Report and Order concluded the prohibition continues to be necessary, and accordingly, retained it until October 5, 2012. The accompanying Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on revisions to the Commission’s program access and retransmission consent rules. The associated Report and Order adopted rules to permit complainants to pursue program access claims regarding terrestrially delivered cable affiliated programming. Timetable: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 03/01/07 04/02/07 72 FR 9289 10/04/07 10/31/07 11/30/07 72 FR 56645 72 FR 61590 03/02/10 75 FR 9692 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: David Konczal, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2228, E-mail: david.konczal@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI87 375. Third Periodic Review of the Commission’s Rules and Policies Affecting the Conversion to Digital Television (MB Docket No. 07–91) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 312; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 318 and 319; 47 U.S.C. 324 and 325; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337 Abstract: Congress has mandated that after February 17, 2009, full-power broadcast stations must transmit only in digital signals, and may no longer transmit analog signals. This proceeding is the Commission’s third periodic review of the transition of the nation’s broadcast television system from analog to digital television (DTV). The Commission conducts these periodic reviews in order to assess the progress of the transition and make any necessary adjustments to the Commission’s rules and policies to facilitate the introduction of DTV service and the recovery of spectrum at the end of the transition. In this review, the Commission considers how to ensure that broadcasters complete construction of their final posttransition (digital) facilities by the statutory deadline. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Order on Clarification. Next Action Undetermined. 07/09/07 08/08/07 72 FR 37310 01/30/08 07/10/08 73 FR 5634 73 FR 39623 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2120, E-mail: evan.baranoff@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI89 376. Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04–233) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 532; 47 U.S.C. 536 Abstract: The concept of localism has been a cornerstone of broadcast regulation. The Commission has consistently held that as temporary trustee of the public’s airwaves, broadcasters are obligated to operate their stations to serve the public interest. Specifically, broadcasters are required to air programming responsive to the needs and issues of the people in their licensed communities. The Commission opened this proceeding to seek input on a number of issues related to broadcast localism. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Report and NPRM NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 02/13/08 03/14/08 73 FR 8255 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Mary Beth Murphy, Division Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2132, E-mail: marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ04 377. Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket No. 99–25) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 405 Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to establish a new noncommercial educational low power FM radio service for non-profit community organizations and public safety entities. In January 2000, the Commission adopted a Report and Order establishing two classes of LPFM stations, 100 watt (LP100) and 10 watt (LP10) facilities, with service radii of approximately 3.5 miles and 1–2 miles, respectively. The Report and Order also established ownership and eligibility rules for the LPFM service. The Commission generally restricted ownership to entities with no attributable interest in any other broadcast station or other media. To E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40173 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda choose among entities filing mutually exclusive applications for LPFM licenses, the Commission established a point system favoring local ownership and locally originated programming. The Report and Order imposed separation requirements for LPFM with respect to full power stations operating on co-, first- and second-adjacent and intermediate frequency (IF) channels. In December 2000, legislation was enacted that required the Commission to modify its rules to (i) prescribe LPFM station third-adjacent channel interference protection standards and (ii) prohibit any applicant from obtaining an LPFM station license if the applicant previously has engaged in the unlicensed operation of a station. In March 2001, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order implementing this statute. In a Further Notice issued in 2005, the Commission reexamined some of its rules governing the LPFM service, noting that the rules may need adjustment in order to ensure that the Commission maximizes the value of the LPFM service without harming the interests of full-power FM stations or other Commission licensees. The Commission sought comment on a number of issues with respect to LPFM ownership restrictions and eligibility. The Third Report and Order resolves issues raised in the Further Notice. The accompanying Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) considers rule changes to avoid the potential loss of LPFM stations. Timetable: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... MO&O and Order on Recon. Second R&O ....... Second Order on Recon and FNPRM. Third R&O and Second FNPRM. Next Action Undetermined. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action 02/16/99 02/15/00 11/09/00 64 FR 7577 65 FR 7616 65 FR 67289 05/10/01 07/07/05 66 FR 23861 70 FR 3918 01/17/08 73 FR 3202 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2700, E-mail: peter.doyle@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ07 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 378. Sponsorship Identification Rules and Embedded Advertising (MB Docket No. 08–90) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(a); 47 U.S.C. 317; 47 U.S.C. 405; 47 U.S.C. 508 Abstract: The Commission undertook this proceeding to seek comment on the relationship between the Commission’s sponsorship identification rules and the increasing reliance on industry by embedded advertising techniques. Due to recent technological changes that allow consumers to more easily bypass traditional commercial content, content providers may be turning to more subtle and sophisticated means of incorporating commercial messages into programming. The NPRM will seek to determine how embedded advertising affects the efficacy of the sponsorship identification rules in protecting the public’s right to know who is paying to air commercials or other programming matter on broadcast outlets and cable television systems. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM and NOI ... NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 07/24/08 09/22/08 73 FR 43194 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 1573, E-mail: brendan.murray@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ10 379. An Inquiry Into the Commission’s Policies and Rules Regarding AM Radio Service Directional Antenna Performance Verification (MM Docket No. 93–177) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308 Abstract: This proceeding is part of a streamlining initiative to simplify the Media Bureau’s licensing procedures. The Report and Order in this proceeding simplified traditional proof of performance requirements for directional AM stations. The Second Report and Order further reduces regulatory burdens on AM broadcasters by permitting the use of computer modeling. The Second Further Notice seeks comment on proposals to synchronize rules regarding tower construction near AM antennas. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... Second R&O ....... Second FNPRM .. Second FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 07/27/99 04/25/01 04/25/01 10/30/08 12/11/08 01/12/09 FR Cite 64 66 66 73 73 FR FR FR FR FR 40539 20752 20779 64558 75376 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ann Gallagher, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2716, E-mail: ann.gallagher@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ17 380. Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission’s Rules To Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations (MB Docket No. 08–253) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 312; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 318 and 319; 47 U.S.C. 324 and 325; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337 Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to create a new digital television translator service to permit full-service television stations to continue to provide digital service to viewers within their coverage areas who have lost service as a result of the stations’ digital transition. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 01/02/09 01/12/09 74 FR 61 06/02/09 74 FR 26300 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Barbara A. Kreisman, Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1600, E-mail: barbara.kreisman@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ18 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40174 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda 381. Policies To Promote Rural Radio Service and To Streamline Allotment and Assignment Procedures (MB Docket No. 09–52) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 and 309(j) Abstract: This proceeding was commenced to consider a number of changes to the Commission’s rules and procedures to carry out the statutory goal of distributing radio service fairly and equitably, and to increase the transparency and efficiency of radio broadcast auction and licensing processes. In the NPRM, comment is sought on specific proposals regarding the procedures used to award commercial broadcast spectrum in the AM and FM broadcast bands. The accompanying Report and Order adopts rules that provide tribes a priority to obtain broadcast radio licenses in tribal communities. The Commission concurrently adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on whether to extend the tribal priority to tribes that do not possess tribal land. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. First R&O ............ FNPRM ............... Next Action Undetermined. 05/13/09 07/10/09 74 FR 22498 03/04/10 03/04/10 75 FR 9797 75 FR 9856 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2700, E-mail: peter.doyle@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ23 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 382. Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07–294) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 534 and 535 Abstract: Diversity and competition are longstanding and important Commission goals. The measures proposed, as well as those adopted in this proceeding, are intended to promote diversity of ownership of media outlets. In the Report and Order and third FNPRM, measures are enacted to increase participation in the broadcasting industry by new entrants VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 and small businesses, including minority- and women-owned businesses. In the Report and Order and fourth FNPRM, the Commission adopts improvements to its data collection in order to obtain an accurate and comprehensive assessment of minority and female broadcast ownership in the United States. The Memorandum Opinion & Order addressed petitions for Reconsideration of the rules, and also sought comment on a proposal to expand the reporting requirements to non-attributable interests. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite R&O .................... 3rd FNPRM ......... R&O .................... 4th FNPRM ......... 5th NPRM (release date). MO&O ................. Next Action Undetermined. 05/16/08 05/16/08 05/27/09 05/27/09 10/16/09 73 73 74 74 10/30/09 74 FR 56131 FR FR FR FR 28361 28400 25163 25305 383. Implementation of Section 203 of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA) (MB Docket No. 10–148) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 340 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission modified its satellite television ‘‘significantly viewed’’ rules to implement Section 203 of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA). Section 203 of the STELA amends section 340 of the Communications Act, which gives satellite carriers the authority to offer out-of-market but ‘‘significantly viewed’’ broadcast television network stations as part of their local service to subscribers. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 07/28/10 11/29/10 75 FR 44198 75 FR 72968 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Evan Baranoff, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Frm 00022 Fmt 4701 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Media Bureau Completed Actions 384. Direct Broadcast Public Interest Obligations (MM Docket No. 93–25) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 335 Abstract: The Commission adopted rules in 1998 that implement section 25 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, as codified at section 335 of the Communications Act of 1934. Section 335 directs the Commission to impose certain public interest obligations on direct broadcast satellite providers. Timetable: Action Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Amy Brett, Asst. Div. Chief, Industry Analysis Div., Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2703, E-mail: amy.brett@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ27 PO 00000 Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2120, E-mail: evan.baranoff@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ43 Sfmt 4702 Date NPRM .................. R&O .................... Order on Recon .. Order on Recon .. 03/08/93 02/08/99 04/22/04 04/28/04 FR Cite 58 64 69 69 FR FR FR FR 12917 52399 21761 23155 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rosalee Chiara, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0754, E-mail: rchiara@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH59 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Managing Director Long-Term Actions 385. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 159 Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 159, requires the FCC to recover the cost of its activities by assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of the activities. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... 04/06/06 02/14/06 71 FR 17410 08/02/06 05/02/07 05/03/07 71 FR 43842 72 FR 24213 08/16/07 72 FR 45908 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40175 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. 2nd R&O ............. NPRM and Order NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 08/16/07 09/17/07 72 FR 46010 05/28/08 05/30/08 73 FR 30563 08/26/08 08/26/08 09/25/08 73 FR 50201 73 FR 50285 05/12/09 06/02/09 06/04/09 74 FR 22104 74 FR 26329 08/11/09 04/26/10 05/04/10 74 FR 40089 75 FR 21536 07/19/10 75 FR 41932 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Roland Helvajian, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0444, E-mail: roland.helvajian@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI79 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 exempt status and notify the Commission of pending bankruptcy proceedings. Timetable: 386. • Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission’s Rules, Concerning Practice and Procedure, Amendment of Cores Registration System; MD Docket No. 10–234 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 158(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 159(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 5 U.S.C. 5514; 31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(1) Abstract: This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes revisions intended to make the Commission’s Registration System (CORES) more feature-friendly and improve the Commission’s ability to comply with various statutes that govern debt collection and the collection of personal information by the federal government. The proposed modifications to CORES partly include: Requiring entities and individuals to rely primarily upon a single FRN that may, at their discretion, be linked to subsidiary or associated accounts; allowing entities to identify multiple points of contact; eliminating some of our exceptions to the requirement that entities and individuals provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) at the time of registration; requiring FRN holders to provide their e-mail addresses; modifying CORES log-in procedures; adding attention flags and automated notices that would inform FRN holders of their financial standing before the Commission; and adding data fields to enable FRN holders to indicate their tax- VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 02/01/11 03/03/11 76 FR 5652 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Mr. Warren Firschein, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0844, E-mail: warren.firschein@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ54 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Long-Term Actions 387. Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 134(i); 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309 Abstract: In a series of orders in several related proceedings issued since 1996, the Federal Communications Commission has taken action to improve the quality and reliability of 911 emergency services for wireless phone users. Rules have been adopted governing the availability of basic 911 services and the implementation of enhanced 911 (E911) for wireless services. Timetable: Action Date FNPRM ............... R&O .................... MO&O ................. Second R&O ....... Third R&O ........... Second MO&O .... Fourth MO&O ...... FNPRM ............... Order ................... R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Order to Stay ...... Order on Recon .. FNPRM ............... R&O, Second FNPRM. Second R&O ....... NPRM .................. 08/02/96 08/02/96 01/16/98 06/28/99 11/04/99 12/29/99 10/02/00 06/13/01 11/02/01 05/23/02 07/17/02 07/26/02 01/22/03 01/23/03 02/11/04 61 61 63 64 64 64 65 66 66 67 67 09/07/04 06/20/07 69 FR 54037 72 FR 33948 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 FR Cite FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 40374 40348 2631 34564 60126 72951 58657 31878 55618 36112 46909 68 FR 2914 68 FR 3214 69 FR 6578 Action Date NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... Order, Comment Period Extension. Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. FR Cite 09/18/07 02/14/08 09/25/08 10/18/08 73 FR 8617 73 FR 55473 11/18/09 12/04/09 74 FR 59539 11/02/10 01/07/11 75 FR 67321 76 FR 1126 02/18/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0952, E-mail: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG34 388. Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 222; 47 U.S.C. 251 Abstract: The rules generally will assist State governments in drafting legislation that will ensure that multiline telephone systems are compatible with the enhanced 911 network. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... Second FNPRM .. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. NOI ...................... NOI Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 10/11/94 01/23/03 02/11/04 02/11/04 01/13/05 03/29/05 59 68 69 69 70 01/13/11 03/14/11 76 FR 2297 FR FR FR FR FR 54878 3214 6595 6578 2405 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0952, E-mail: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG60 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40176 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda 389. In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 229; 47 U.S.C. 1001 to 1008 Abstract: All of the decisions in this proceeding thus far are aimed at implementation of provisions of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Order ................... FNPRM ............... R&O .................... Order ................... Second R&O ....... Third R&O ........... Order on Recon .. Policy Statement Second Order on Recon. Order ................... Order on Remand NPRM .................. First R&O ............ Second R&O ....... Next Action Undetermined. 10/10/97 01/13/98 11/16/98 01/29/99 03/29/99 09/23/99 09/24/99 09/28/99 10/12/99 05/04/01 62 63 63 64 64 64 64 64 64 66 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 63302 1943 63639 51462 14834 51462 51710 52244 55164 22446 10/05/01 05/02/02 09/23/04 10/13/05 07/05/06 66 67 69 70 71 FR FR FR FR FR 50841 21999 56976 59704 38091 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0952, E-mail: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG74 390. Development of Operational, Technical, and Spectrum Requirements for Public Safety Communications Requirements Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 337(a); 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: This item takes steps toward developing a flexible regulatory framework to meet vital current and future public safety communications needs. Timetable: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action Date NPRM .................. Second NPRM .... First R&O ............ Third NPRM ........ MO&O ................. Second R&O ....... Fourth NPRM ...... Second MO&O .... Third MO&O ........ Third R&O ........... Fifth NPRM ......... 10/09/97 11/07/97 11/02/98 11/02/98 11/04/99 08/08/00 08/25/00 09/05/00 11/07/00 11/07/00 02/16/01 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 FR Cite 62 62 63 63 64 65 65 65 65 65 66 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 60199 60199 58645 58685 60123 48393 51788 53641 66644 66644 10660 Jkt 223001 Action Date FR Cite Fourth R&O ......... MO&O ................. NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM .................. NPRM .................. Ninth NPRM ........ Ninth NPRM Comment Period End. R&O and FNPRM R&O and FNPRM Comment Period End. Second R&O ....... Second FNPRM .. Third FNPRM ...... Next Action Undetermined. 02/16/01 09/27/02 11/08/02 12/13/02 04/27/05 04/27/05 04/07/06 09/21/06 01/10/07 02/26/07 66 67 67 67 70 70 71 71 72 05/02/07 05/23/07 72 FR 24238 08/24/07 05/21/08 10/03/08 72 FR 48814 73 FR 29582 73 FR 57750 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 10632 61002 68079 76697 21726 21671 17786 55149 1201 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeff Cohen, Senior Legal Counsel, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0799, E-mail: jeff.cohen@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG85 391. 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review—Review of Accounts Settlement In Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services (IB Docket No. 98–96) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: The FCC seeks comment regarding Accounts Settlement in the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) Radio Services. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... R&O .................... Comment Period Extended. Next Action Undetermined. 07/24/98 07/28/99 07/28/99 09/03/99 FR Cite 63 64 64 64 FR FR FR FR 39800 40808 40774 48337 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Timothy Peterson, Chief of Staff, PSHSB, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1575. RIN: 3060–AH30 392. Implementation of 911 Act Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 157; PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 202; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 210; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308 to 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 310 Abstract: This proceeding is separate from the Commission’s proceeding on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems (E911) in that it is intended to implement provisions of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 through the promotion of public safety by the deployment of a seamless, nationwide emergency communications infrastructure that includes wireless communications services. More specifically, a chief goal of the proceeding is to ensure that all emergency calls are routed to the appropriate local emergency authority to provide assistance. The E911 proceeding goes a step further and is aimed at improving the effectiveness and reliability of wireless 911 dispatchers with additional information on wireless 911 calls. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Fourth R&O, Third NPRM, and NPRM. Fifth R&O, First R&O, and MO&O. Final Rule ............ Next Action Undetermined. 09/19/00 65 FR 56752 01/14/02 67 FR 1643 01/25/02 67 FR 3621 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: David H. Siehl, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1313, Fax: 202 418– 2816, E-mail: david.siehl@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH90 393. Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: The Report and Order extended the Commission’s disruption reporting requirements to communications providers who are not wireline carriers. The Commission also streamlined compliance with the reporting requirements through electronic filing with a ‘‘fill in the blank’’ template and by simplifying the application of that rule. In addition, the Commission delegated authority to the Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology, to make the revisions to the filing system and template necessary to improve the efficiency of reporting and E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda to reduce, where reasonably possible, the time for providers to prepare, and for the Commission staff to review, the communications disruption reports required to be filed. Such authority was subsequently delegated to the Chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. These actions will allow the Commission to obtain the necessary information regarding service disruptions in an efficient and expeditious manner and to achieve significant concomitant public interest benefits. The Commission received nine petitions for reconsideration in this proceeding, which are pending. The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) expands the record in the proceeding to focus specifically on the unique communications needs of airports, including wireless and satellite communications. In this regard, the Commission requested comment on the additional types of airport communications (e.g., wireless, satellite) that should be required to file service disruption reports—particularly from a homeland security and defense perspective. These types of airport communications may include, for example, communications that are provided by ARINC as well as commercial communications (e.g., airto-ground and ground-to-air telephone communications) as well as intra-airline commercial links. The Commission also requested comment on whether the outage-reporting requirements for special facilities should be extended to cover general aviation airports (GA) and, if so, what the applicable threshold criteria should be. Timetable: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... R&O .................... Announcement of Effective Date and Partial Stay. Petition for Recon Amendment of Delegated Authority. Public Notice ....... Next Action Undetermined. 03/26/04 11/26/04 12/03/04 12/30/04 69 69 69 69 02/15/05 02/21/08 70 FR 7737 73 FR 9462 FR FR FR FR 15761 68859 70316 78338 08/02/10 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 20554, Phone: 202 418–7452, E-mail: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI22 394. E911 Requirements For IP-Enabled Service Providers Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: The notice seeks comment on what additional steps the Commission should take to ensure that providers of voice-over Internet protocol services that interconnect with the public switched telephone network provide ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM, NOI ....... Order, Extension of Comment Period. Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 06/29/05 09/12/05 70 FR 37307 06/20/07 09/18/07 72 FR 33948 11/02/10 01/07/11 75 FR 67321 76 FR 1126 02/18/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0952, E-mail: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI62 395. Recommendations of the Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 218; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: In the Order released June 8, 2007 (EB Docket No. 06–119 and WC Docket No. 06–63), the Commission directed the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau to implement several of the recommendations made by the Independent Panel reviewing the impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks (Independent Panel). The Commission also adopted rules requiring some communications providers to have emergency/backup power and requiring certain communications providers to conduct analyses and submit reports on the redundancy and resiliency of their PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 40177 911 and E911 networks and/or systems. Finally, the Commission extended limited regulatory relief from Section 272 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, previously accorded by the Wireline Competition Bureau. In an Order on Reconsideration released on October 4, 2007, the Commission considered six petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of the June 2007 Order that adopted the backup power rule (section 12.2 of the Commission’s rules). The Order on Reconsideration granted in part and denied in part the petitions. The Commission modified the backup power rule to address several meritorious issues raised by petitioners. This modification will facilitate carrier compliance and reduce the burden on local exchange carriers and commercial mobile radio service providers, while continuing to further important homeland security and public safety goals. The wireless industry challenged the backup power rule in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and, with some wireline providers, challenged the associated information collection before OMB. In February 2008, the Court issued a stay of the rule pending appeal, and, on July 8, 2008, the Court issued an order holding its decision on the challenge to the backup power rule in abeyance pending action by OMB on the information collection associated with the revised rule. In November 2008, OMB rejected the information collection. As a result of the actions by the Court and OMB, the backup power rule has never gone into effect. In December 2008, the FCC’s Office of General Counsel requested that the Court dismiss the pending appeals of the backup power rule and informed the Court that the Commission plans to issue an NPRM to develop a revised rule. On July 31, 2009, the Court dismissed the petitions for review as moot and ordered that the backup power rule by vacated and this mandate was issued until September 18, 2009. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Order ................... Delay of Effective Date of Rule. Petitions for Recon. Order on Recon .. 07/07/06 08/07/06 71 FR 38564 07/11/07 08/10/07 72 FR 37655 72 FR 44978 08/20/07 72 FR 46485 10/11/07 72 FR 57879 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40178 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite Next Action Undetermined. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7452, E-mail: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI78 396. Stolen Vehicle Recovery System (SVRS) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303 Abstract: The Report and Order amends 47 CFR 90.20(e)(6) governing stolen vehicle recovery system operations at 173.075 MHz, by increasing the radiated power limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the power output limit for narrowband base stations; increasing the power output limit for narrowband mobile transceivers; modifying the base station duty cycle; increasing the tracking duty cycle for mobile transceivers; and retaining the requirement for TV channel 7 interference studies and that such studies must be served on TV channel 7 stations. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 08/23/06 10/10/06 71 FR 49401 10/14/08 73 FR 60631 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 397. Commercial Mobile Alert System Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109–347 title VI; EO 13407; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission initiated a comprehensive rulemaking to establish a commercial mobile alert system under which commercial mobile service providers may elect to transmit 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. First R&O ............ Second R&O ....... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Third R&O ........... Next Action Undetermined. 01/03/08 02/04/08 73 FR 545 07/24/08 08/14/08 08/14/08 09/15/08 73 FR 43009 73 FR 47550 73 FR 47568 09/22/08 73 FR 54511 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7452, E-mail: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ03 398. Emergency Alert System Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(o); 47 U.S.C. 301 ; 47 U.S.C. 393(r) and 303(v); 47 U.S.C. 307 and 309; 47 U.S.C. 335 and 403; 47 U.S.C. 544(g); 47 U.S.C. 606 and 615 Abstract: This revision of 47 CFR part 11 provides for national-level testing of the Emergency Alert System. Timetable: Action Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Zenji Nakazawa, Assoc. Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7949, E-mail: zenji.nakazaw@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ01 VerDate Mar<15>2010 emergency alerts to the public. The Commission has issued three orders adopting CMAS rules as required by statute. Issues raised in an FNPRM regarding testing requirements for noncommercial educational and public broadcast television stations remain outstanding. Timetable: Jkt 223001 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 01/12/10 03/30/10 75 FR 4760 399. • Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07–114 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 332 Frm 00026 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. 2nd R&O ............. Next Action Undetermined. 06/20/07 07/11/07 72 FR 33948 02/14/08 09/25/08 10/14/08 73 FR 8617 73 FR 55473 11/18/09 12/04/09 74 FR 59539 11/18/10 75 FR 70604 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0952, E-mail: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ52 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Long-Term Actions Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Eric Ehrenreich, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1726, E-mail: eric.ehrenreich@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ33 PO 00000 Abstract: Related to the proceedings in which the FCC has previously acted to improve the quality of all emergency services, this action requires wireless carriers to take steps to provide more specific automatic location information in connection with 911 emergency calls to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) in areas where wireless carriers have not done so in the past. Wireless licensees must now satisfy amended Enhanced 911 location accuracy standards at either a county-based or a PSAP-based geographic level. Timetable: 400. Implementation of the Communications Act, Amendment of the Commission’s Rules—Broadband PCS Competitive Bidding and the Commercial Mobile Radio Service Spectrum Cap Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: NPRM to modify the competitive bidding rules for the Broadband PCS F Block. Report and Order, adopted June 21, 1996, modified the PCS/cellular rule and the cellular spectrum cap. Timetable: E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40179 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda Action Date O on Recon of Fifth MO&O and D, E, & F R&O. Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ Third NPRM ........ Third NPRM Comment Period Extended. Next Action Undetermined. 11/15/00 03/02/01 06/04/01 08/27/04 10/04/04 65 FR 68927 66 66 69 69 FR FR FR FR 13022 29911 52632 59166 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7535, E-mail: abashkin@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG21 401. Service Rules for the 746 to 764 and 776 to 794 MHZ Bands, and Revisions to the Commission’s Rules Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 1; 47 U.S.C. 4(i); 47 U.S.C. 7; 47 U.S.C. 10; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 and 308; 47 U.S.C. 309(j) and 309(k); 47 U.S.C. 310 and 311; 47 U.S.C. 315; 47 U.S.C. 317; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 331 and 332; 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: The Report and Order in this proceeding adopts service rules for licensing and auction of commercial services in spectrum in the 700 MHz band to be vacated by UHF television licensees. Timetable: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action Date NPRM .................. R&O .................... Second R&O ....... MO&O and FNPRM. Second MO&O .... Third R&O ........... Second MO&O .... Order on Recon of Third R&O. Third MO&O and Order. Second FNPRM .. Next Action Undetermined. 07/07/99 01/20/00 04/04/00 07/12/00 64 65 65 65 FR FR FR FR 36686 3139 17594 42879 02/06/01 02/14/01 02/15/01 10/10/01 66 66 66 66 FR FR FR FR 9035 10204 10374 51594 07/30/02 67 FR 49244 05/21/08 73 FR 29582 FR Cite Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: William Huber, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2109, Fax: 202 418– 0890, E-mail: whuber@fcc.gov. VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 RIN: 3060–AH32 FR Cite Jkt 223001 Action 402. Amendment of Parts 13 and 80 of the Commission’s Rules Governing Maritime Communications Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 302 to 303 Abstract: This matter concerns the amendment of the rules governing maritime communications in order to consolidate, revise and streamline the regulations as well as address new international requirements and improve the operational ability of all users of marine radios. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. NPRM .................. NPRM .................. Report & Order ... Second R&O, Sixth R&O, Second FNPRM. Comments Due ... Reply Comments Due. Second R&O and Sixth R&O. NPRM .................. Final Action ......... Petition for Reconsideration. 4th R&O [Release Date]. Next Action Undetermined. 03/24/00 08/17/00 05/17/02 08/07/03 04/06/04 FR Cite 65 65 67 68 69 FR FR FR FR FR 21694 50173 35086 46957 18007 06/07/04 07/06/04 11/08/04 69 FR 64664 11/08/06 01/25/08 03/18/08 71 FR 65447 73 FR 4475 73 FR 14486 06/10/10 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0680, E-mail: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH55 403. Competitive Bidding Procedures Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: This proceeding proposes resumption of installment payments for broadband Personal Communications Services (PCS), for example, for C and F Block, with payment deadline to be reinstated as of March 31, 1998. The proposal contemplates, inter alia, changes to the FCC’s C Block rules to govern re-auction of surrendered spectrum in the C Block. The proposal was released on October 16, 1997, and published in the Federal Register. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Second R&O ....... FNPRM ............... 10/24/97 10/24/97 62 FR 55348 62 FR 55375 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Date FR Cite Order on Recon of Second R&O. Fourth R&O ......... Second Order on Recon of Second R&O. Recon of Fourth R&O. FNPRM ............... Sixth R&O and Order on Recon. Order on Recon .. Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ Next Action Undetermined. 04/08/98 63 FR 17111 09/23/98 05/18/99 63 FR 50791 64 FR 26887 03/16/00 65 FR 14213 06/13/00 09/05/00 65 FR 37092 65 FR 53620 02/12/01 07/21/03 09/30/05 66 FR 9773 68 FR 42984 70 FR 57183 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Audrey Bashkin, Staff Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7535, E-mail: abashkin@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH57 404. Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(n); 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 251(a); 47 U.S.C. 253; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(1)(B); 47 U.S.C. 309 Abstract: This rulemaking considers whether the Commission should adopt an automatic roaming rule for voice services for Commercial Mobile Radio Services and whether the Commission should adopt a roaming rule for mobile data services. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. NPRM .................. NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ FNPRM ............... Next Action Undetermined. 11/21/00 09/28/05 01/19/06 08/30/07 08/30/07 04/28/10 04/28/10 FR Cite 65 70 71 72 72 75 75 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 69891 56612 3029 50085 50064 22263 22338 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Trachtenberg, Assoc. Div. Chief SCPD, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7369, E-mail: peter.trachtenberg@fcc.gov. Christina Clearwater, Asst. Div. Chief, SCPD, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40180 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1893, E-mail: christina.clearwater@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH83 Action 405. Facilitating the Provision of Spectrum-Based Services to Rural Areas Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined Abstract: This rulemaking will facilitate the provision of spectrumbased services to rural areas. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ Next Action Undetermined. 11/12/03 01/26/04 68 FR 64050 12/15/04 01/14/05 69 FR 75174 12/15/04 04/27/05 69 FR 75144 70 FR 21652 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Paul D’Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1550, Fax: 202 418– 7447, E-mail: paul.dari@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI31 406. Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHZ Band Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Channels Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: The Commission seeks to improve public safety communications in the 800 MHz band and consolidate the 800 MHz Industrial/Land Transportation and Business Pool channels. Timetable: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ Proposed Rule .... Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ Notice .................. Final Rule ............ Notice .................. Final Rule ............ Proposed Rule .... Clarification ......... Final Rule ............ 04/05/02 05/06/02 67 FR 16351 08/19/02 02/10/03 11/22/04 11/22/04 02/08/05 02/08/05 04/06/05 06/15/05 09/28/05 10/26/05 12/28/05 09/21/06 06/20/07 07/20/07 67 68 69 69 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 71 72 72 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 53754 6687 67823 67853 6750 6761 17327 34764 56583 61823 76704 55149 33914 39756 Jkt 223001 Date FR Cite Final Rule; Correction. Notice .................. Final Rule; Clarification. Petition for Recon Proposed Rule .... Petition for Recon Proposed Rule .... Final Rule ............ Proposed Rule .... Petition for Recon Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ Next Action Undetermined. 09/28/07 72 FR 54847 09/28/07 10/05/07 72 FR 55208 72 FR 56923 10/01/07 11/13/07 11/14/07 03/31/08 06/13/08 07/13/08 07/28/08 11/17/08 02/06/09 72 72 72 73 73 73 73 73 74 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 55772 63869 65734 16822 33728 40274 4375 67794 6235 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Michael Wilhelm, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0870, E-mail: michael.wilhelm@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI34 407. Review of Part 87 of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01–289) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e) Abstract: This proceeding is intended to streamline, consolidate and revise our part 87 rules governing the Aviation Radio Service. The rule changes are designed to ensure these rules reflect current technological advances. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O and FNPRM FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ 3rd R&O [Release Date]. Stay Order (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. 10/16/01 03/14/02 66 FR 64785 10/16/03 04/12/04 07/12/04 69 FR 19140 06/14/04 12/06/06 03/06/07 69 FR 32577 71 FR 70710 12/06/06 06/15/10 71 FR 70671 01/11/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0680, E-mail: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI35 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 408. Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) and Modernization of the Commission’s Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (WT Docket No. 05–211) Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 155(c); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 325(e); 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 339; 47 U.S.C. 554 Abstract: This proceeding implements rules and procedures needed to comply with the recently enacted Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA). It establishes a mechanism for reimbursing federal agencies out of spectrum auction proceeds for the cost of relocating their operations from certain ‘‘eligible frequencies’’ that have been reallocated from Federal to nonFederal use. It also seeks to improve the Commission’s ability to achieve Congress’s directives with regard to designated entities and to ensure that, in accordance with the intent of Congress, every recipient of its designated entity benefits is an entity that uses its licenses to directly provide facilities-based telecommunications services for the benefit of the public. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Declaratory Ruling R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Second R&O ....... Order on Recon of Second R&O. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Reply Comment Period End. Second Order and Recon of Second R&O. Next Action Undetermined. 06/14/05 08/26/05 70 FR 43372 06/14/05 01/24/06 02/03/06 02/24/06 70 FR 43322 71 FR 6214 71 FR 6992 04/25/06 06/02/06 71 FR 26245 71 FR 34272 06/21/06 08/21/06 71 FR 35594 09/19/06 04/04/08 73 FR 18528 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7384, E-mail: kelly.quinn@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI88 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda 409. Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational and Other Advanced Services in the 2150–2162 and 2500– 2690 MHZ Bands Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337 Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on whether to assign Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum in the Gulf of Mexico. It also seeks comment on how to license unassigned and available EBS spectrum. Specifically, we seek comment on whether it would be in the public interest to develop a scheme for licensing unassigned EBS spectrum that avoids mutual exclusivity; we ask whether EBS eligible entities could participate fully in a spectrum auction; we seek comment on the use of small business size standards and bidding credits for EBS if we adopt a licensing scheme that could result in mutually exclusive applications; we seek comment on the proper market size and size of spectrum blocks for new EBS licenses; and we seek comment on issuing one license to a State agency designated by the Governor to be the spectrum manager, using frequency coordinators to avoid mutually exclusive EBS applications, as well as other alternative licensing schemes. The Commission must develop a new licensing scheme for EBS in order to achieve the Commission’s goal of facilitating the development of new and innovative wireless services for the benefit of students throughout the nation. Timetable: wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... MO&O ................. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. MO&O ................. MO&O ................. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 04/02/03 09/08/03 68 FR 34560 07/29/04 01/10/03 69 FR 72048 07/29/04 04/27/06 03/20/08 07/07/08 69 FR 72020 71 FR 35178 73 FR 26067 03/20/08 09/28/09 09/28/09 10/13/09 73 FR 26032 74 FR 49335 74 FR 49356 06/03/10 75 FR 33729 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0797, E-mail: john.schauble@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ12 410. Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket No. 04–344) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 306; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 161 Abstract: This action adopts additional measures for domestic implementation of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), an advanced marine vessel tracking and navigation technology that can significantly enhance our nation’s homeland security as well as maritime safety. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Final Rule ............ Final Rule Effective. Petition for Recon Next Action Undetermined. 01/29/09 03/02/09 74 FR 5117 04/03/09 74 FR 15271 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0680, E-mail: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ16 411. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155–2175 MHZ Band Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 2155–2175 MHz frequency band (AWS–3) to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on what service rules should be adopted in the AWS–3 band. We requested comment on rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to be fully and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to American PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 40181 consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging development of robust wireless broadband services. We proposed to apply our flexible, marketoriented rules to the band in order to meet this objective. Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission’s proposed AWS–3 rules, which include adding 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175–80 MHz) to the AWS– 3 band, and requiring licensees of that spectrum to provide—using up to 25 percent of its wireless network capacity—free, two-way broadband Internet service at engineered data rates of at least 768 kbps downstream. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 11/14/07 01/14/08 72 FR 64013 06/25/08 08/11/08 73 FR 35995 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Associate Div. Chief, Broadband Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7235, E-mail: peter.daronco@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ19 412. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915 to 1920 MHZ, 1995 to 2000 MHZ, 2020 to 2025 MHZ, and 2175 to 2180 MHZ Bands Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301; . . . Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 1915–1920 MHz, 1995–2000 MHz, 2020–2025 MHz, and 2175–2180 MHz Bands (collectively AWS–2) to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on what service rules should be adopted in the AWS–2 band. We requested comment on rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to be fully E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40182 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda and promptly utilized to bring advanced wireless services to American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging development of robust wireless broadband services. Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission’s proposed rules for the 1915–1920 MHz and 1995–2000 MHz bands. In addition, the Commission proposed to add 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175–80 MHz band) to the 2155–2175 MHz band, and would require the licensee of the 2155–2180 MHz band to provide—using up to 25 percent of its wireless network capacity—free, two-way broadband Internet service at engineered data rates of at least 768 kbps downstream. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 11/02/04 01/24/05 69 FR 63489 06/25/08 08/11/08 73 FR 35995 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Associate Div. Chief, Broadband Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7235, E-mail: peter.daronco@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ20 413. Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698–806 MHZ Band, WT Docket No. 08–166; Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337 Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order, to facilitate the DTV transition the Commission tentatively concludes to amend its rules to make clear that the operation of low power auxiliary stations within the 700 MHz Band will no longer be permitted after the end of the DTV transition. The Commission also tentatively concludes to prohibit the manufacture, import, sale, offer for sale, or shipment of devices that operate as low power VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 auxiliary stations in the 700 MHz Band. In addition, for those licensees that have obtained authorizations to operate low power auxiliary stations in spectrum that includes the 700 MHz Band beyond the end of the DTV transition, the Commission tentatively concludes that it will modify these licenses so as not to permit such operations in the 700 MHz Band after February 17, 2009. The Commission also seeks comment on issues raised by the Public Interest Spectrum Coalition (PISC) in its informal complaint and petition for rulemaking. The Commission also imposes a freeze on the filing of new license applications that seek to operate on any 700 MHz Band frequencies (698–806 MHz) after the end of the DTV transition, February 17, 2009, as well as on granting any request for equipment authorization of low power auxiliary station devices that would operate in any of the 700 MHz Band frequencies. The Commission also holds in abeyance, until the conclusion of this proceeding, any pending license applications and equipment authorization requests that involve operation of low power auxiliary devices on frequencies in the 700 MHz Band after the end of the DTV transition. On January 15, 2010, the Commission released a Report and Order that prohibits the distribution and sale of wireless microphones that operate in the 700 MHz Band (698–806 MHz, channels 52–69) and includes a number of provisions to clear these devices from that band. These actions help complete an important part of the DTV transition by clearing the 700 MHz Band to enable the rollout of communications services for public safety and the deployment of next generation wireless devices. On January 15, 2010, the Commission also released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on the operation of low power auxiliary stations, including wireless microphones, in the core TV bands (channels 2–51, excluding channel 37). Among the issues the Commission is considering in the Further Notice are revisions to its rules to expand eligibility for licenses to operate wireless microphones under part 74; the operation of wireless microphones on an unlicensed basis in the core TV bands under part 15; technical rules to apply to low power wireless audio devices, including wireless microphones, operating in the core TV bands on an unlicensed basis under part 15 of the rules; and long term solutions to address the operation of wireless PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 microphones and the efficient use of the core TV spectrum. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 09/03/08 10/20/08 73 FR 51406 01/22/10 01/22/10 03/22/10 75 FR 3622 75 FR 3682 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: G. William Stafford, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0563, Fax: 202 418–3956, E-mail: bill.stafford@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ21 414. Amendment of the Commission’s Rules To Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHZ Band, and To Consolidate the 800 MHZ and 900 MHZ Business and Industrial/Land Transportation Pool Channels Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: This action adopts rules that retain the current site-based licensing paradigm for the 900 MHz B/ILT ‘‘white space’’; adopts interference protection rules applicable to all licensees operating in the 900 MHz B/ILT spectrum; and lifts, on a rolling basis, the freeze placed on applications for new 900 MHz B/ILT licenses in September 2004—the lift being tied to the completion of rebanding in each 800 MHz National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) region. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ Petition for Recon Next Action Undetermined. 03/18/05 06/12/05 70 FR 13143 70 FR 23080 12/16/08 03/12/09 73 FR 67794 74 FR 10739 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Michael Connelly, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0132, E-mail: michael.connelly@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ22 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda 415. Amendment of Part 101 To Accommodate 30 MHZ Channels in the 6525–6875 MHZ Band and Provide Conditional Authorization on Channels in the 21.8–22.0 and 23.0–23.2 GHZ Band (WT Docket No. 04–114) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and 333 Abstract: The Commission seeks comments on modifying its rules to authorize channels with bandwidths of as much as 30 MHz in the 6525–6875 MHz band. We also propose to allow conditional authorization on additional channels in the 21.8–22.0 and 23.0–23.2 GHz bands. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 06/29/09 07/22/09 74 FR 36134 06/11/10 75 FR 41767 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0797, E-mail: john.schauble@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ28 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 416. In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762 and 777 to 792 MHZ Bands Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309 Abstract: This is one of several docketed proceedings involved in the establishment of rules governing wireless licenses in the 698–806 MHz Band (the 700 MHz Band). This spectrum is being vacated by television broadcasters in TV Channels 52–69. It is being made available for wireless services, including public safety and commercial services, as a result of the digital television (DTV) transition. This docket has to do with service rules for the commercial services, and is known as the 700 MHz Commercial Services proceeding. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... 08/03/06 09/20/06 05/02/07 71 FR 48506 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 72 FR 24238 Jkt 223001 Action Date FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Order on Recon .. Second FNPRM .. Second FNPRM Comment Period End. Third FNPRM ...... Third FNPRM Comment Period End. Second R&O ....... Final Rule ............ Next Action Undetermined. FR Cite 05/23/07 07/31/07 09/24/07 05/14/08 06/20/08 72 FR 48814 72 FR 56015 73 FR 29582 09/05/08 11/03/08 73 FR 57750 02/20/09 03/04/09 Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0896. RIN: 3060–AJ36 418. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules 74 FR 8868 74 FR 8868 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Paul D’Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1550, Fax: 202 418– 7447, E-mail: paul.dari@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ35 417. National Environmental Act Compliance for Proposed Tower Registrations; In the Matter of Effects on Migratory Birds Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(q); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(g); 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. Abstract: On April 14, 2009, American Bird Conservancy, Defenders of Wildlife, and National Audubon Society filed a Petition for Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief. The petitioners request that the Commission adopt on an expedited basis a variety of new rules, which they assert are necessary to comply with environmental statutes and their implementing regulations. This proceeding addresses the Petition for Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief. Timetable: 40183 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 Abstract: This proceeding considers rule changes impacting miscellaneous part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio rules. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... Order on Recon (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. 06/13/07 04/14/10 06/07/10 72 FR 32582 75 FR 19340 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rodney P Conway, Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2904, Fax: 202 418– 1944, E-mail: rodney.conway@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ37 419. Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission’s Rules for Microwave Use and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154 (i) and 157; 47 U.S.C. 160 and 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319 and 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and 333 Abstract: In this document, the Commission commences a proceeding to remove regulatory barriers to the use of spectrum for wireless backhaul and other point-to-point and point-tomultipont communications. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. New NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 11/22/06 02/20/07 71 FR 67510 NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 08/05/10 11/22/10 75 FR 52185 05/23/07 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeff Steinberg, Deputy Chief, Spectrum and Competition Div, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0797, E-mail: john.schauble@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ47 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40184 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda 420. 2004 and 2006 Biennial Regulatory Reviews—Streamlining and Other Revisions of the Commission’s Rules Governing Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i)–(j) and 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(q) Abstract: In this NPRM, in WT Docket No. 10–88, the Commission seeks comment on revisions to part 17 of the Commission’s rules governing construction, marking, and lighting of antenna structures. The Commission initiated this proceeding to update and modernize the part 17 rules. These proposed revisions are intended to improve compliance with these rules and allow the Commission to enforce them more effectively, helping to better ensure the safety of pilots and aircraft passengers nationwide. The proposed revisions would also remove outdated and burdensome requirements without compromising the Commission’s statutory responsibility to prevent antenna structures from being hazards or menaces to air navigation. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 05/21/10 07/20/10 75 FR 28517 08/19/10 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Borkowski, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 2025 M Street, NW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 634–2443. RIN: 3060–AJ50 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 421. • Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10–208) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310 Abstract: This proceeding proposes the creation of the Mobility Fund to provide an initial infusion of funds toward solving persistent gaps in mobile services through targeted, one-time support for the build-out of current-and next-generation wireless infrastructure in areas where these services are unavailable. Timetable: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 10/14/10 01/18/11 75 FR 67060 Action Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Scott Mackoul, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0660. RIN: 3060–AJ58 422. • Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525– 1559 MHZ and 1626.5–1660.5 MHZ, 1610–1626.5 MHZ and 2483.5–2500 MHZ, and 2000–2020 MHZ and 2180– 2200 MHZ Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 and 310 Abstract: The Commission proposes steps to make additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband networks while ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite service capabilities. Mobile broadband is emerging as one of America’s most dynamic innovation and economic platforms. Yet tremendous demand growth will soon test the limits of spectrum availability. 90 megahertz of spectrum allocated to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS)—in the 2 GHz band, Big LEO band, and L-band—are potentially available for terrestrial mobile broadband use. The Commission seeks to remove regulatory barriers to terrestrial use, and to promote additional investments, such as those recently made possible by a transaction between Harbinger Capital Partners and SkyTerra Communications, while retaining sufficient market-wide MSS capability. The Commission proposes to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the 2 GHz band, consistent with the International Table of Allocations. This allocation modification is a precondition for more flexible licensing of terrestrial services within the band. Second, the Commission proposes to apply the Commission’s secondary market policies and rules applicable to terrestrial services to all transactions involving the use of MSS bands for terrestrial services in order to create greater predictability and regulatory parity with bands licensed for terrestrial mobile broadband service. The Commission also requests comment on further steps we can take to increase the PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4701 value, utilization, innovation, and investment in MSS spectrum generally. Timetable: Sfmt 4702 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 07/15/10 09/30/10 75 FR 49871 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeremy Marcus, Asst. Division Chief, Broadband Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1530, Fax: 202 418– 1567, E-mail: jeremy.marcus@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ59 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Completed Actions 423. 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review Spectrum Aggregation Limits For Commercial Mobile Radio Services Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: The Commission has adopted a final rule in a proceeding reexamining the need for Commercial Mobile Radio Services spectrum aggregation limits. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ Correction to Final Rule. Petition for Recon 02/12/01 05/14/01 66 FR 9798 01/14/02 01/31/02 67 FR 1626 67 FR 4675 03/21/02 67 FR 13183 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Michael J. Rowan, Special Counsel, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1883, Fax: 202 418– 7447 E-mail: michael.rowan@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH81 424. In the Matter of Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; 47 U.S.C. E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40185 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda 208; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308 to 310 Abstract: The Commission has opened a proceeding to examine actions it may take to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers to the development of more robust secondary markets in radio spectrum usage rights. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Correction ............ NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM .................. Final Rule ............ NPRM Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ NPRM .................. Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ 12/26/00 01/29/01 02/09/01 65 FR 81475 66 FR 8149 11/25/03 11/25/03 01/05/04 68 FR 66232 68 FR 66252 02/12/04 02/25/04 11/15/04 12/27/04 12/27/04 08/01/07 01/26/09 69 69 69 69 69 72 74 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 6920 8569 65544 77522 77560 41935 4344 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Paul D’Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1550, Fax: 202 418– 7447, E-mail: paul.dari@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH82 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Long-Term Actions 425. Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 et seq. Abstract: The goals of Universal Service, as mandated by the 1996 Act, are to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable, and affordable rates; increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the Nation; advance the availability of such services to all consumers, including those in low income, rural, insular, and high cost areas at rates that are reasonably comparable to those charged in urban areas. In addition, the 1996 Act states that all providers of telecommunications services should contribute to Federal universal service in some equitable and nondiscriminatory manner; there should be specific, predictable, and sufficient Federal and State mechanisms to preserve and advance universal service; VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 all schools, classrooms, health care providers, and libraries should, generally, have access to advanced telecommunications services; and finally, that the Federal-State Joint Board and the Commission should determine those other principles that, consistent with the 1996 Act, are necessary to protect the public interest. More recently, modernization efforts for continuous improvements to the universal service programs are being realized consistent and in keeping with the goals envisioned by the National Broadband Plan. On February 19, 2010, the Commission released an Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that enabled schools that receive funding from the E-rate program to allow members of the general public to use the schools’ Internet access during nonoperating hours through funding year 2010 (July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010) and sought comment on revising its rules to make this change permanent. On March 18, 2010, the Commission issued a Report & Order and Memorandum Opinion & Order. In this order, the Commission addressed an inequitable asymmetry in the Commission’s current rules governing the receipt of universal service high-cost local switching support (LSS) by small incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs). By modifying the Commission’s rules to permit incumbent LECs that lose lines to receive additional LSS when they cross a threshold, the order provides LSS to all small LECs on the same basis. Nothing in the order is intended to address the long-term role of LSS in the Commission’s high-cost universal service policies, which the Commission is considering as part of comprehensive universal service reform. April 16, 2010, the Commission issued an Order and NPRM addressing highcost universal service support for nonrural carriers serving insular areas. In the NPRM, the Commission sought comment on amending its rules to provide additional low-income support in Puerto Rico. On April 21, 2010, the Commission issued a Notice of Inquiry and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the first in a series of proceedings to kick off universal service support reform that is key to making broadband service available for millions of Americans who lack access. This NOI and NPRM sought comment on first steps to reform the distribution of universal service highcost support. Timetable: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Action Date FR Cite Recommended Decision Federal–State Joint Board, Universal Service. First R&O ............ Second R&O ....... Order on Recon .. R&O and Second Order on Recon. Second R&O, and FNPRM. Third R&O ........... Second Order on Recon. Fourth Order on Recon. Fifth Order on Recon. Fifth R&O ............ Eighth Order on Recon. Second Recommended Decision. Thirteenth Order on Recon. FNPRM ............... FNPRM ............... Fourteenth Order on Recon. Fifteenth Order on Recon. Tenth R&O .......... Ninth R&O and Eighteenth Order on Recon. Nineteenth Order on Recon. Twentieth Order on Recon. Public Notice ....... Twelfth R&O, MO&O and FNPRM. FNPRM and Order. FNPRM ............... R&O and Order on Recon. NPRM .................. Order ................... Fourteenth R&O and FNPRM. FNPRM and Order. NPRM .................. NPRM and Order FNPRM and R&O NPRM .................. Order and Second FNPRM. NPRM .................. Public Notice ....... Second R&O and FNPRM. Twenty–Fifth Order on Recon, R&O, Order, and FNPRM. NPRM .................. Order ................... Order ................... 11/08/96 61 FR 63778 05/08/97 05/08/97 07/10/97 07/18/97 62 62 62 62 08/15/97 62 FR 47404 10/14/97 11/26/97 62 FR 56118 62 FR 65036 12/30/97 62 FR 2093 06/22/98 63 FR 43088 10/28/98 11/21/98 63 FR 63993 11/25/98 63 FR 67837 06/09/99 64 FR 30917 06/14/99 09/30/99 11/16/99 64 FR 31780 64 FR 52738 64 FR 62120 11/30/99 64 FR 66778 12/01/99 12/01/99 64 FR 67372 64 FR 67416 12/30/99 64 FR 73427 05/08/00 65 FR 26513 07/18/00 08/04/00 65 FR 44507 65 FR 47883 11/09/00 65 FR 67322 01/26/01 03/14/01 66 FR 7867 66 FR 16144 05/08/01 05/22/01 05/23/01 66 FR 28718 66 FR 35107 66 FR 30080 01/25/02 67 FR 7327 02/15/02 02/15/02 02/26/02 04/19/02 12/13/02 67 67 67 67 67 02/25/03 02/26/03 06/20/03 68 FR 12020 68 FR 10724 68 FR 36961 07/16/03 68 FR 41996 07/17/03 07/24/03 08/06/03 68 FR 42333 68 FR 47453 68 FR 46500 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 32862 32862 40742 41294 9232 10846 11254 34653 79543 40186 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action Date FR Cite Order and Order on Recon. Order on Remand, MO&O, FNPRM. R&O, Order on Recon, FNPRM. R&O, FNPRM ..... R&O, FNPRM ..... NPRM .................. NPRM .................. Order ................... Order on Recon & Fourth R&O. Fifth R&O and Order. Order ................... Second FNPRM .. Order & Order on Recon. Sixth R&O ........... R&O .................... MO&O ................. NPRM & FNPRM Order ................... Order ................... NPRM .................. Report Number 2747. Order ................... FNPRM ............... R&O and NPRM Order ................... Order ................... MO&O and FNPRM. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Order ................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Notice of Inquiry .. NPRM .................. Recommended Decision. Order ................... NPRM .................. NPRM .................. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. Notice of Inquiry .. Order on Remand, R&O, FNPRM. R&O .................... Order & NPRM .... R&O and MO&O NOI and NPRM ... Order and NPRM NPRM .................. NPRM .................. NPRM .................. R&O .................... Order ................... Order (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. 08/19/03 68 FR 49707 10/27/03 68 FR 69641 11/17/03 68 FR 74492 02/26/04 04/29/04 05/14/04 06/08/04 06/28/04 07/30/04 69 FR 13794 08/13/04 69 FR 55097 08/26/04 09/16/04 01/10/05 69 FR 57289 69 FR 61334 70 FR 10057 03/14/05 03/17/05 03/30/05 06/14/05 10/14/05 10/27/05 01/11/06 01/12/06 70 70 70 70 70 02/08/06 03/15/06 07/10/06 01/01/06 05/16/06 05/16/06 71 71 71 71 71 71 FR FR FR FR FR FR 6485 13393 38781 6485 30298 29843 06/27/06 08/11/06 09/29/06 03/12/07 03/13/07 03/16/07 04/16/07 05/14/07 11/20/07 71 71 71 72 72 72 FR FR FR FR FR FR 38781 50420 65517 36706 40816 39421 69 69 69 69 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 3130 40839 48232 55983 19321 29960 21779 41658 65850 71 FR 1721 71 FR 2042 72 FR 28936 02/14/08 03/04/08 03/04/08 05/05/08 07/02/08 08/19/08 10/14/08 11/12/08 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 8670 11580 11591 11837 37882 48352 60689 66821 05/22/09 03/24/10 04/08/10 05/13/10 05/28/10 06/09/10 08/09/10 09/21/10 12/03/10 01/27/11 02/09/11 74 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 76 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 2395 10199 17872 26906 30024 32699 48236 56494 75393 4827 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Agency Contact: Nakesha Woodward, Program Support Assistant, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1502, E-mail: kesha.woodward@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AF85 426. Telecommunications Carriers’ Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information and Other Customer Information Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 222; 47 U.S.C. 272; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: The Commission adopted rules implementing the new statutory framework governing carrier use and disclosure of customer proprietary network information (CPNI) created by section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. CPNI includes, among other things, to whom, where, and when a customer places a call, as well as the types of service offerings to which the customer subscribes and the extent to which the service is used. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Public Notice ....... Second R&O and FNPRM. Order on Recon .. Final Rule, Announcement of Effective Date. Clarification Order and Second NPRM. Third R&O and Third FNPRM. NPRM .................. NPRM .................. Final Rule, Announcement of Effective Date. Next Action Undetermined. 05/28/96 02/25/97 04/24/98 61 FR 26483 62 FR 8414 63 FR 20364 10/01/99 01/26/01 64 FR 53242 66 FR 7865 09/07/01 66 FR 50140 09/20/02 67 FR 59205 03/15/06 06/08/07 06/08/07 71 FR 13317 72 FR 31782 72 FR 31948 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney–Advisor, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7958, Fax: 202 418– 1413, E-mail: melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG43 427. Implementation of the Local Competition Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 155; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 207 to 209; 47 U.S.C. 218; 47 U.S.C. 251 Abstract: On August 8, 1996, the Commission adopted the Local PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Competition Second Report and Order (FCC 96–333), implementing the dialing parity, nondiscriminatory access, network disclosure, and numbering administration provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. On July 19, 1999, the Commission released the First Order on Reconsideration (FCC 99–170), denying the petition for reconsideration of the Local Competition Second Report and Order filed by Beehive Telephone Company, Inc., which related to numbering administration. On September 9, 1999, the Commission released the Second Order on Reconsideration (FCC 99–227), resolving petitions for reconsideration of rules adopted in the Local Competition Second Report and Order to implement the requirement of 47 U.S.C. section 251(b)(3) that LECs provide non-discriminatory access to directory assistance, directory listing, and operator services. At the same time, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) (also FCC 99–227) seeking comment on issues related to developments in, and the convergence of, directory publishing and directory assistance. On October 21, 1999, the Commission released the Third Order on Reconsideration (FCC 99–243), resolving the remaining petitions for reconsideration regarding numbering administration under 47 U.S.C. section 251(e)(1). On January 23, 2001, the Commission released a First Report and Order (FCC 01–27) resolving issues raised in the September 9, 1999 NPRM and concluding, among other things, that competing directory assistance (DA) providers that are certified as competitive local exchange carriers (competitive LECs), are agents of competitive LECs, or that offer call completion services are entitled to nondiscriminatory access to LEC local DA databases. On January 9, 2002, the Commission released the Directory Assistance NPRM (FCC 01–384), in which the Commission solicited comment on whether there is sufficient competition in the retail DA market, and if not, what if any action the Commission should take to promote such competition. The Commission sought specific comment on whether alternative dialing methods would promote competition. Proposed methods include: (1) Presubscription to 411; (2) utilizing national 555 numbers; (3) utilizing carrier access codes (1010 numbers); and (4) utilizing 411XX numbers. The Commission also sought comment on whether the 411 dialing code should be eliminated. This E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40187 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda proceeding is pending before the Commission. On January 29, 2002, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration (FCC 02–11) dismissing petitions for reconsideration or clarification of the Local Competition Second Report and Order regarding dialing parity under 47 U.S.C. section 251(b)(3) and network disclosure under 47 U.S.C. section 251(c)(5). On May 3, 2005, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration (FCC 05–93) resolving petitions for reconsideration of the Second Order on Reconsideration and the First Report and Order. The Commission clarified its rules regarding the use of DA data obtained pursuant to section 251(b)(3) of the Act, and denied BellSouth and SBC’s joint petition for reconsideration which sought authority to place contractual restrictions on competing DA providers’ use of DA information. The Commission reaffirmed that LECs are required to provide nondiscriminatory access to their entire local DA database including local DA data acquired from third parties. The Commission also accepted Qwest’s request to withdraw its petition for reconsideration of the First Report and Order, and resolved SBC’s petition for reconsideration of the Second Order on Reconsideration. Timetable: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Second R&O ....... Second Order on Recon. NPRM .................. Third Order on Recon. First R&O ............ NPRM .................. Order on Recon .. Next Action Undetermined. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action 04/25/96 06/03/96 61 FR 18311 09/06/96 09/27/99 61 FR 47284 64 FR 51910 09/27/99 11/18/99 64 FR 51949 64 FR 62983 02/21/01 02/14/02 08/17/05 66 FR 10965 67 FR 6902 70 FR 48290 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rodney McDonald, Attorney–Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7513, E-mail: rodney.mcdonald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG50 428. Local Telephone Networks that LECS Must Make Available to Competitors Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 251 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Abstract: The Commission adopted rules applicable to incumbent local exchange carriers (LECs) to permit competitive carriers to access portions of the incumbent LECs’ networks on an unbundled basis. Unbundling allows competitors to lease portions of the incumbent LECs’ network to provide telecommunications services. These rules are intended to accelerate the development of local exchange competition. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Second FNPRM .. Fourth FNPRM .... Errata Third R&O and Fourth FNPRM. Second Errata Third R&O and Fourth FNPRM. Supplemental Order. Third R&O ........... Correction ............ Supplemental Order Clarification. Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. R&O and Order on Remand. Errata .................. Report ................. Order ................... Order ................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Order ................... Second R&O ....... Order on Recon .. Interim Order ....... NPRM .................. Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Order on Recon .. Order on Remand Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Next Action Undetermined. 04/26/99 01/14/00 01/18/00 64 FR 20238 65 FR 2367 65 FR 2542 01/18/00 429. 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting Requirements Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: This NPRM proposes to eliminate our current service quality reports (ARMIS Report 43–05 and 43– 06) and replace them with a more consumer-oriented report. The NPRM proposes to reduce the reporting categories from more than 30 to 6, and addresses the needs of carriers, consumers, state public utility commissions, and other interested parties. Timetable: 65 FR 2542 Action 01/18/00 65 FR 2542 01/18/00 04/11/00 06/20/00 65 FR 2542 65 FR 19334 65 FR 38214 02/01/01 03/05/01 04/10/01 04/23/01 05/14/01 01/15/02 05/29/02 08/01/02 08/13/02 08/21/03 08/21/03 66 FR 8555 66 FR 18279 09/17/03 10/09/03 10/28/03 01/09/04 01/09/04 02/18/04 07/08/04 07/08/04 08/09/04 08/20/04 08/20/04 09/10/04 09/13/04 10/20/04 12/29/04 02/04/04 04/25/05 05/25/05 67 FR 1947 68 FR 52276 68 FR 52276 68 FR 60391 69 69 69 69 FR FR FR FR 43762 54589 55111 55128 69 FR 77950 70 FR 29313 70 FR 34765 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Associate Chief, Competition Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0942, E-mail: tim.stelzig@fcc.gov RIN: 3060–AH44 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Order ................... Next Action Undetermined. 12/04/00 02/06/02 65 FR 75657 67 FR 5670 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeremy Miller, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis and Technology Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1507, Fax: 202 418–1413, E-mail: jeremy.miller@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH72 430. Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: On October 11, 2001, the Commission adopted an Order reforming the interstate access charge and universal service support system for rate-of-return incumbent carriers. The Order adopts three principal reforms. First, the Order modifies the interstate access rate structure for small carriers to align it more closely with the manner in which costs are incurred. Second, the Order removes implicit support for universal service from the rate structure and replaces it with explicit, portable support. Third, the Order permits small carriers to continue to set rates based on the authorized rate of return of 11.25 percent. The Order became effective on January 1, 2002, and the support mechanism established by the Order was implemented beginning July 1, 2002. The Commission also adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking additional comment on proposals for incentive regulation, increased pricing flexibility for rate-of- E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40188 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda return carriers, and proposed changes to the Commission’s ‘‘all-or-nothing’’ rule. Comments on the FNPRM were due on February 14, 2002, and reply comments on March 18, 2002. On February 12, 2004, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order resolving several issues on which the Commission sought comment in the FNPRM. First, the Commission modified the ‘‘all-or-nothing’’ rule to permit rate-of-return carriers to bring recently acquired price cap lines back to rate-of-return regulation. Second, the Commission granted rate-of-return carriers the authority immediately to provide geographically deaveraged transport and special access rates, subject to certain limitations. Third, the Commission merged Long Term Support (LTS) with Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS). The Commission also adopted a Second FNPRM seeking comment on two specific plans that propose establishing optional alternative regulation mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. In conjunction with the consideration of those alternative regulation proposals, the Commission sought comment on modification that would permit a rate-of-return carrier to adopt an alternative regulation plan for some study areas, while retaining rateof-return regulation for other of its study areas. Comments on the Second FNPRM were due on April 23, 2004, and May 10, 2004. Timetable: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Second FNPRM .. Second FNPRM Comment Period End. Order ................... Next Action Undetermined. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action 01/25/01 02/26/01 66 FR 7725 11/30/01 12/31/01 66 FR 59761 11/30/01 03/23/04 04/23/04 66 FR 59719 69 FR 13794 05/06/04 69 FR 25325 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1572, E-mail: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH74 VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 431. Numbering Resource Optimization Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 et seq.; 47 U.S.C. 251(e) Abstract: In 1999, the Commission released the Numbering Resource Optimization Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) in CC Docket 99– 200. The Notice examined and sought comment on several administrative and technical measures aimed at improving the efficiency with which telecommunications numbering resources are used and allocated. It incorporated input from the North American Numbering Council (NANC), a Federal advisory committee, which advises the Commission on issues related to number administration. In the Numbering Resource Optimization First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NRO First Report and Order), released on March 31, 2000, the Commission adopted a mandatory utilization data reporting requirement, a uniform set of categories of numbers for which carriers must report their utilization, and a utilization threshold framework to increase carrier accountability and incentives to use numbers efficiently. In addition, the Commission adopted a single system for allocating numbers in blocks of 1,000, rather than 10,000, wherever possible, and established a plan for national rollout of thousands-block number pooling. The Commission also adopted numbering resource reclamation requirements to ensure that unused numbers are returned to the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) inventory for assignment to other carriers. Also, to encourage better management of numbering resources, carriers are required, to the extent possible, to first assign numbering resources within thousands blocks (a form of sequential numbering). In the NRO Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a measure that requires all carriers to use at least 60 percent of their numbering resources before they may get additional numbers in a particular area. That 60 percent utilization threshold increases to 75 percent over the next 3 years. The Commission also established a 5-year term for the national Pooling Administrator and an auditing program to verify carrier compliance with the Commission’s rules. Furthermore, the Commission addressed several issues raised in the Notice, concerning area code relief. Specifically, the Commission declined to amend the existing Federal rules for area code relief or specify any new Federal guidelines for the implementation of PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 area code relief. The Commission also declined to state a preference for either all-services overlays or geographic splits as a method of area code relief. Regarding mandatory nationwide tendigit dialing, the Commission declined to adopt this measure at the present time. Furthermore, the Commission declined to mandate nationwide expansion of the ‘‘D digit’’ (the ‘‘N’’ of an NXX or central office code) to include 0 or 1, or to grant state commissions the authority to implement the expansion of the D digit as a numbering resource optimization measure at the present time. In the NRO Third Report and Order, the Commission addressed national thousands-block number pooling administration issues, including declining to alter the implementation date for covered CMRS carriers to participate in pooling. The Commission also addressed Federal cost recovery for national thousands-block number pooling, and continued to require States to establish cost recovery mechanisms for costs incurred by carriers participating in pooling trials. The Commission reaffirmed the Months-ToExhaust (MTE) requirement for carriers. The Commission declined to lower the utilization threshold established in the Second Report and Order, and declined to exempt pooling carriers from the utilization threshold. The Commission also established a safety valve mechanism to allow carriers that do not meet the utilization threshold in a given rate center to obtain additional numbering resources. In the NRO Third Report and Order, the Commission lifted the ban on technology-specific overlays (TSOs), and delegated authority to the Common Carrier Bureau, in consultation with the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, to resolve any such petitions. Furthermore, the Commission found that carriers who violate our numbering requirements, or fail to cooperate with an auditor conducting either a ‘‘for cause’’ or random audit, should be denied numbering resources in certain instances. The Commission also reaffirmed the 180-day reservation period, declined to impose fees to extend the reservation period, and found that State commissions should be allowed password-protected access to the NANPA database for data pertaining to NPAs located within their State. The measures adopted in the NRO orders will allow the Commission to monitor more closely the way numbering resources are used within the NANP, and will promote more efficient allocation and use of NANP resources by tying a carrier’s ability to E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda obtain numbering resources more closely to its actual need for numbers to serve its customers. These measures are designed to create national standards to optimize the use of numbering resources by: (1) Minimizing the negative impact on consumers of premature area code exhausts; (2) ensuring sufficient access to numbering resources for all service providers to enter into or to compete in telecommunications markets; (3) avoiding premature exhaust of the NANP; (4) extending the life of the NANP; (5) imposing the least societal cost possible, and ensuring competitive neutrality, while obtaining the highest benefit; (6) ensuring that no class of carrier or consumer is unduly favored or disfavored by the Commission’s optimization efforts; and (7) minimizing the incentives for carriers to build and carry excessively large inventories of numbers. In NRO Third Order on Recon in CC Docket No. 99–200, Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No. 99–200 and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CC Docket No, 95–116, the Commission reconsidered its findings in the NRO Third Report and Order regarding the local Number portability (LNP) and thousands-block number pooling requirements for carriers in the top 100 Metropolitan Statistical areas (MSAs). Specifically, the Commission reversed its clarification that those requirements extend to all carriers in the largest 100 MSAs, regardless of whether they have received a request from another carrier to provide LNP. The Commission also sought comment on whether the Commission should again extend the LNP requirements to all carriers in the largest 100 MSAs, regardless of whether they receive a request to provide LNP. The Commission also sought comment on whether all carriers in the top 100 MSAs should be required to participate in thousands-block number pooling, regardless of whether they are required to be LNP capable. In addition, the Commission sought comment on whether all MSAs included in Combined Metropolitan Statistical Areas (CMSAs) on the Census Bureau’s list of the largest 100 MSAs should be included on the Commission’s list of the top 100 MSAs. In the NRO Fourth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission reaffirmed that carriers must deploy LNP in switches within the 100 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) for which another carrier has made a specific request for the provision of LNP. The Commission delegated the authority to state commissions to VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 require carriers operating within the largest 100 MSAs that have not received a specific request for LNP from another carrier to provide LNP, under certain circumstances and on a case-by-case basis. The Commission concluded that all carriers, except those specifically exempted, are required to participate in thousands-block number pooling in accordance with the national rollout schedule, regardless of whether they are required to provide LNP, including commercial mobile radio service (CMRS) providers that were required to deploy LNP as of November 24, 2003. The Commission specifically exempted from the pooling requirement rural telephone companies and Tier III CMRS providers that have not received a request to provide LNP. The Commission also exempted from the pooling requirement carriers that are the only service provider receiving numbering resources in a given rate center. Additionally, the Commission sought further comment on whether these exemptions should be expanded to include carriers where there are only two service providers receiving numbering resources in the rate center. Finally, the Commission reaffirmed that the 100 largest MSAs identified in the 1990 U.S. Census reports as well as those areas included on any subsequent U.S. Census report of the 100 largest MSAs. In the NRO Order and Fifth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission granted petitions for delegated authority to implement mandatory thousands-block pooling filed by the Public Service Commission of West Virginia, the Nebraska Public Service Commission, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the Michigan Public Service Commission, and the Missouri Public Service Commission. In granting these petitions, the Commission permitted these states to optimize numbering resources and further extend the life of the specific numbering plan areas. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the Commission sought comment on whether it should delegate authority to all states to implement mandatory thousands-block number pooling consistent with the parameters set forth in the NRO Order. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O and FNPRM Second R&O and Second FNPRM. 06/17/99 06/16/00 02/08/01 64 FR 32471 65 FR 37703 66 FR 9528 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 40189 Action Date FR Cite Third R&O and Second Order on Recon. Third O on Recon and Third FNPRM. Fourth R&O and Fourth NPRM. Order and Fifth FNPRM. Next Action Undetermined. 02/12/02 67 FR 643 04/05/02 67 FR 16347 07/21/03 68 FR 43003 03/15/06 71 FR 13393 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Marilyn Jones, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2357, Fax: 202 418–2345, E-mail: marilyn.jones@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH80 432. National Exchange Carrier Association Petition Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; et seq. Abstract: In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) released on July 19, 2004, the Commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding to examine the proper number of end user common line charges (commonly referred to as subscriber line charges or SLCs) that carriers may assess upon customers that obtain derived channel T–1 service where the customer provides the terminating channelization equipment and upon customers that obtain Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN) service. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 08/13/04 11/12/04 69 FR 50141 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1572, E-mail: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI47 433. IP-Enabled Services Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; et seq. Abstract: The notice seeks comment on ways in which the Commission might categorize IP-enabled services for E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 40190 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda purposes of evaluating the need for applying any particular regulatory requirements. It poses questions regarding the proper allocation of jurisdiction over each category of IPenabled service. The notice then requests comment on whether the services comprising each category constitute ‘‘telecommunications services’’ or ‘‘information services’’ under the definitions set forth in the Act. Finally, noting the Commission’s statutory forbearance authority and title I ancillary jurisdiction, the notice describes a number of central regulatory requirements (including, for example, those relating to access charges, universal service, E911, and disability accessibility), and asks which, if any, should apply to each category of IPenabled services. On June 16, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that public information collections set forth in the First Report and Order were being submitted for review to the office of management and budget. On July 27, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that the information collection requirements adopted in the First Report and Order were approved in OMB No. 3060–1085 and would become effective on July 29, 2005. On August 31, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice of the comment cycle for three Petitions for Reconsideration and/or Clarification of the First Report and Order. On July 10, 2006, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it had adopted on June 21, 2006, rules that make interim modifications to the existing approach for assessing contributions to the Federal universal service fund (USF or Fund) in order to provide stability while the Commission continues to examine more fundamental reform. On June 8, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it had adopted on April 2, 2007, an item strengthening the Commission’s rules to protect the privacy of customer proprietary network information (CPNI) that is collected and held by providers of communications services, and a further notice of proposed rulemaking seeking comment on what steps the Commission should take, if any, to secure further the privacy of customer information. On August 6, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it had adopted on May 31, 2007, and item extending the disability access requirements that currently apply to telecommunications service providers VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 and equipment manufacturers under section 255 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to providers of ‘‘interconnected voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services,’’ as defined by the Commission, and to manufacturers of specially designed equipment used to provide those services. In addition, the Commission extended the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) requirements contained in its regulations to interconnected VoIP providers. On August 7, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register a notice that a petition for reconsideration of the CPNI order described above had been filed. On August 16, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it had adopted on August 2, 2007, an item amending the Commission’s Schedule of Regulatory Fees by, inter alia, incorporating regulatory fee payment obligations for interconnected VoIP service providers, which shall become effective November 15, 2007, which is 90 days from date of notification to Congress. On November 1, 2007, the Commission gave notice that it granted in part, denied in part, and sought comment on petitions filed by the Voice on the Net Coalition, the United States Telecom Association, and Hamilton Telephone Company seeking a stay or waiver of certain aspects of the Commission’s VoIP Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Order (72 FR 61813; 72 FR 61882). On December 13, 2007, the Commission announced the effective date of its revised CPNI rules (72 FR 70808). On December 6, 2007, OMB approved the public information collection pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for the Commission’s CPNI rules (72 FR 72358). On February 21, 2008, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that the Commission adopted rules extending local number portability obligations and numbering administration support obligations to interconnected VoIP services. The Commission also explained it had responded to the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals stay of the Commission’s Intermodal Number Portability Order by publishing a Final Regulatory Flexibility Act (73 FR 9463; R&O 02/21/2008). On February 21, 2008, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it sought comment on other changes to its LNP and numbering related rules, including PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 whether to extend such rules to interconnected VoIP providers (73 FR 9507). On August 6, 2007, the Commission published in the Federal Register notice that it had extended Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) regulations to interconnected VoIP providers and extended certain disability access requirements to interconnected VoIP providers and to manufacturers of specially designed equipment used to provide such service (72 FR 43546). On May 15, 2008, the Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) published in the Federal Register notice that it had granted interconnected VoIP providers an extension of time to route 711-dialed calls to an appropriate telecommunications relay service (TRS) center in certain circumstances (73 FR 28057). On July 29, 2009, CGB published notice in the Federal Register that it was granting another extension. (74 FR 37624). On August 7, 2009, the Commission published a notice in the Federal Register that it had amended its rules so that providers of interconnected VoIP service must comply with the same discontinuance rules as domestic nondominant telecommunications carriers. (74 FR 39551). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. First R&O ............ Public Notice ....... First R&O Effective. Public Notice ....... R&O .................... R&O and FNPRM FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... R&O .................... NPRM .................. Order ................... Order ................... R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 03/29/04 07/14/04 69 FR 16193 06/03/05 06/16/05 07/29/05 70 FR 37273 70 FR 37403 70 FR 43323 08/31/05 07/10/06 06/08/07 07/09/07 70 71 72 72 FR FR FR FR 51815 38781 31948 31782 08/06/07 08/07/07 08/16/07 11/01/07 11/01/07 12/13/07 12/20/07 02/21/08 02/21/08 05/15/08 07/29/09 08/07/09 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 73 73 73 74 74 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 43546 44136 45908 61813 61882 70808 72358 9463 9507 28057 37624 39551 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Associate Chief, Competition Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40191 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0942, E-mail: tim.stelzig@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI48 434. Consumer Protection in the Broadband Era Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 154; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 222; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 251 and 252; 47 U.S.C. 254 to 256; 47 U.S.C. 258; 47 U.S.C. 303(R) Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission initiated this rulemaking in order to develop a framework that ensures that, as the telecommunications industry shifts from narrowband to broadband services, consumer protection needs are met by all providers of broadband Internet access service, regardless of the underlying technology providers use to offer the service. The Commission sought comment on whether adopting regulations, pursuant to its ancillary authority under title I of the Communications Act, to address consumer privacy, unauthorized changes to service, truth-in-billing, network outage reporting, discontinuance of service, rate averaging, and enforcement concerns, would be desirable and necessary as a matter of public policy. The Commission also sought comment on whether it should instead rely on market forces to address some or all of these areas of potential concern. The rulemaking also explores whether there are other areas of consumer protection related to wireline broadband Internet access service for which the Commission should adopt regulations pursuant to its ancillary authority. Timetable: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 Action 10/17/05 03/01/06 70 FR 60259 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: William Kehoe, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7122, Fax: 202 418– 1413, E-mail: william.kehoe@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI73 435. Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07–135) Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 (Commission) is examining whether its existing rules governing the setting of tariffed rates by local exchange carriers (LECs) provide incentives and opportunities for carriers to increase access demand endogenously with the result that the tariff rates are no longer just and reasonable. The Commission tentatively concluded that it must revise its tariff rules so that it can be confident that tariffed rates remain just and reasonable even if a carrier experiences or induces significant increases in access demand. The Commission seeks comment on the types of activities that are causing the increases in interstate access demand and the effects of such demand increases on the cost structures of LECs. The Commission also seeks comment on several means of ensuring just and reasonable rates going forward. The NPRM invites comment on potential traffic stimulation by rate-ofreturn LECs, price cap LECs, and competitive LECs, as well as other forms of intercarrier traffic stimulation. Comments were received on December 17, 2007, and reply comments were received on January 16, 2008. On February 8, 2011, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on proposed rule revisions to address access stimulation. The Commission sought comment on a proposal to require rate-of-return LECs and competitive LECs to file revised tariffs if they enter into or have existing revenue sharing agreements. The proposed tariff filing requirements vary depending on the type of LEC involved. The Commission also sought comment on other record proposals and on possible rules for addressing access stimulation in the context of intra-MTA call terminations by CMRS providers. Comments are due 30 days from publication in the Federal Register and reply comments are due 45 days from publication in the Federal Register. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM (Adopted Date). Next Action Undetermined. 11/15/07 12/17/07 72 FR 64179 02/08/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 418–1572, E-mail: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ02 436. Jurisdictional Separations Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 221(c); 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 410 Abstract: Jurisdictional separations is the process, pursuant to part 36 of the Commission’s rules, by which incumbent local exchange carriers apportion regulated costs between the intrastate and interstate jurisdictions. In 1997, the Commission initiated a proceeding seeking comment on the extent to which legislative changes, technological changes, and market changes warrant comprehensive reform of the separations process. In 2001, the Commission adopted the Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations’ recommendation to impose an interim freeze of the part 36 category relationships and jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of five years, pending comprehensive reform of the part 36 separations rules. In 2006, the Commission adopted an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which extended the separations freeze for a period of three years and sought comment on comprehensive reform. In 2009, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze an additional year to June 2010. In 2010, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional year to June 2011. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Order ................... Order and FNPRM. Order and FNPRM Comment Period End. Report and Order R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 11/05/97 12/10/97 62 FR 59842 06/21/01 05/26/06 66 FR 33202 71 FR 29882 08/22/06 05/15/09 05/25/10 74 FR 23955 75 FR 30301 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ted Burmeister, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7389, E-mail: theodore.burmeister@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ06 E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40192 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda 437. Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and Operating Data Gathering (WC Docket Nos. 08–190, 07–139, 07–204, 07–273, 07–21) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 155; 47 U.S.C. 160 and 161; 47 U.S.C. 20 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 218 to 220; 47 U.S.C. 251 to 271; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 332; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 502 and 503 Abstract: This NPRM tentatively proposes to collect infrastructure and operating data that is tailored in scope to be consistent with Commission objectives from all facilities-based providers of broadband and telecommunications. Similarly, the NPRM also tentatively proposes to collect data concerning service quality and customer satisfaction from all facilities-based providers of broadband and telecommunications. The NPRM seeks comment on the proposals, on the specific information to be collected, and on the mechanisms for collecting information. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Reply Comment Period End. NPRM (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. 10/15/08 11/14/08 73 FR 60997 12/15/08 02/08/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Acting Deputy Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7380, Fax: 202 418–6768, E-mail: cathy.zima@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ14 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 438. • Form 477; Development of Nationwide Broadband Data to Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to all Americans Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 252; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 271; 47 U.S.C. 1302; 47 U.S.C. 160(b); 47 U.S.C. 161(a)(2) Abstract: The NPRM seeks comment on streamlining and reforming the Commission’s Form 477 Data Program which is the Commission’s primary tool to collect data on broadband and telephone services. Timetable: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Order ................... Order ................... 05/16/07 07/02/08 10/15/08 72 FR 27519 73 FR 37861 73 FR 60997 NPRM .................. To Be Determined. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeremy Miller, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis and Technology Div., Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1507, Fax: 202 418–1413, E-mail: jeremy.miller@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ15 439. • Preserving The Open Internet; Broadband Industry Practices Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i)–(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b) Abstract: In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission considers adopting rules to preserve the open Internet: The Commission proposes draft language to codify the four principles the Commission articulated in the Internet Policy Statement; a fifth principle that would require a broadband Internet access service provider to treat lawful content, applications, and services in a nondiscriminatory manner; and a sixth principle that would require a broadband Internet access service provider to disclose such information concerning network management and other practices as is reasonably required for users and content, application, and service providers to enjoy the protections specified in this rulemaking. The Commission also proposes draft language to make clear that the principles would be subject to reasonable network management and would not supersede any obligation a broadband Internet access service provider may have-or limit its ability-to deliver emergency communications or to address the needs of law enforcement, public safety, or national or homeland security authorities, consistent with applicable law. The draft rules would not prohibit broadband Internet access service providers from taking reasonable action to prevent the transfer of unlawful content, such as the unlawful distribution of copyrighted works. Nor would the draft rules be intended to prevent a provider of broadband Internet access service from complying with other laws. The NPRM seeks comment on a category of ‘‘managed’’ or ‘‘specialized’’ services, how to define PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 such services, and what principles or rules, if any, should apply to them. The NPRM affirms that the six principles the Commission proposes to codify apply to all platforms for broadband Internet access, and seeks comment on how, in what time frames or phases, and to what extent the principles should apply to non-wireline forms of Internet access, including, but not limited to, terrestrial mobile wireless, unlicensed wireless, licensed fixed wireless, and satellite. The NPRM also seeks comment on the enforcement procedures that the Commission should use to ensure compliance with the proposed principles. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. Order ( Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. 11/30/09 04/26/10 74 FR 62638 09/10/10 11/04/10 75 FR 55297 12/23/10 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: R. Matthew Warner, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2419, E-mail: matthew.warner@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ30 440. Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No 07–244) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: In 2007, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WC Docket No. 07–244. The Notice sought comment on whether the Commission should adopt rules specifying the length of the porting intervals or other details of the porting process. It also tentatively concluded that the Commission should adopt rules reducing the porting interval for wireline-to-wireline and intermodal simple port requests, specifically, to a 48-hour porting interval. In the Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, released on May 13, 2009, the Commission reduced the porting interval for simple wireline and simple intermodal port requests, requiring all entities subject to its local number E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda portability (LNP) rules to complete simple wireline-to-wireline and simple intermodal port requests within one business day. In a related Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Commission sought comment on what further steps, if any, the Commission should take to improve the process of changing providers. In the LNP Standard Fields Order, released on May 20, 2010, the Commission adopted standardized data fields for simple wireline and intermodal ports. The Order also adopts the NANC’s recommendations for porting process provisioning flows and for counting a business day in the context of number porting. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O and FNPRM R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 02/21/08 07/02/09 06/22/10 73 FR 9507 74 FR 31630 75 FR 35305 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney-Advisor, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7958, Fax: 202 418– 1413, E-mail: melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ32 wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 441. • Electronic Tariff Filing System (ETFS); WC Docket No. 10–141 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 218 and 222; 47 U.S.C. 225 to 226; 47 U.S.C. 228 and 254; 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: Section 402(b)(1)(A)(iii) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 added section 204(a)(3) to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, providing for streamlined tariff filings by local exchange carriers. On September 6, 1996, in an effort to meet the goals of the 1996 Act, the Commission released the Tariff Streamlining NPRM, proposing measures to implement the tariff streamlining requirements of section 204(a)(3). Among other suggestions, the Commission proposed requiring LECs to file tariffs electronically. The Commission began implementing the electronic filing of tariffs on January 31, 1997, when it released the Streamlined Tariff Order. On November 17, 1997, the Bureau made this electronic system, known as the Electronic Tariff Filing System, available for voluntary filing by incumbent LECs. The Bureau also announced that the use of ETFS would VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 become mandatory for all incumbent LECs in 1998. On May 28, 1998, in the ETFS Order, the Bureau established July 1, 1998, as the date after which incumbent LECs would be required to use ETFS to file tariffs and associated documents. The Commission deferred consideration of establishing mandatory electronic filing for non-incumbent LECs until the conclusion of a proceeding considering the mandatory detariffing of interstate long distance services. In contrast to tariff filings by incumbent LECs, tariff filings by nondominant carriers are currently submitted via diskette, CD–ROM and/or paper, which are cumbersome and costly for the carrier, the Commission, and make it difficult for interested parties to review the documents. With this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking the Commission initiates a proceeding to examine whether mandatory electronic filing of tariffs and associated documents should be extended to all tariff filing entities. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 08/11/10 09/10/10 75 FR 48629 09/27/10 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lynne H. Engledow, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 1520, Fax: 202 418–1567, E-mail: lynne.engledow@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ41 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau Completed Actions 442. Implementation of Net 911 Improvement Act Legal Authority: Pub. L. 110–283 Abstract: On July 23, 2008, the New and Emerging Technologies Act was enacted. On August 25, 2008, the Commission released an NPRM seeking comment on implementing the NET 911 Improvement Act. Timetable: PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 40193 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Order ................... 08/28/08 09/09/08 73 FR 50741 07/06/09 74 FR 31860 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: R. Matthew Warner, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2419, E-mail: matthew.warner@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ09 443. Petition to Establish Procedural Requirements to Govern Proceedings for Forbearance Under Section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended (WC Docket No.07–267) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154 (i); 47 U.S.C. 154 (j); 47 U.S.C. 155(c); 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: This Report and Order implements procedural rules governing petitions for forbearance filed pursuant to section 10 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Pursuant to section 10, the Commission shall forbear from applying any statutory provision or regulation if it determines that: (1) Enforcement of the regulation is not necessary to ensure that the telecommunications carrier’s charges, practices, classifications, or regulations are just, reasonable, and not unjustly or unreasonably discriminatory; (2) enforcement of the regulation is not necessary to protect consumers; and (3) forbearance from applying such provision or regulation is consistent with the public interest. In determining whether forbearance is consistent with the public interest, the Commission also must consider whether forbearance from enforcing the provision or regulation will promote competitive market conditions. The Commission must act on forbearance petitions within one year (extended by 90 days, if necessary); if the Commission fails to timely act the petition is deemed granted. In order to act by the deadline, and to present a stable petition for comment, this Order requires that forbearance petitions must be complete as filed. This rule requires forbearance petitioners to state with specificity all relevant provisions, rules, carriers, services, geographic areas, and other factors; to apply each statutory criterion to each rule; to identify needed data that the petitioner lacks; to meet routine filing requirements at 47 CFR section 1.49; and to send the petition to forbearance@fcc.gov, together with supporting data (including market data) E:\FR\FM\07JYP19.SGM 07JYP19 40194 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Unified Agenda wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with PROPOSALS-PART 2 and any supporting statements. The Order further clarifies that whenever a petitioner files a petition for forbearance, the petitioner bears the burden of proof with respect to establishing that the statutory criteria for granting forbearance are met. The Order adopts procedures to ensure that forbearance petitions are addressed in a manner that is actively managed, transparent, and fair. Notable among these are rules restricting ex parte VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:36 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 communications 14 days before the deadline for Commission action, and limiting unauthorized withdrawals of forbearance petitions after the reply comment date plus 10 business days. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Final Action ......... 02/06/08 08/06/09 73 FR 6888 74 FR 39219 PO 00000 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jon Reel, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0637, E-mail: jonathan.reel@fcc.gov. 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47 CFR Ch. I




Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions--

Spring 2011



AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.



ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.



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SUMMARY: Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Commission publishes in 

the Federal Register a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items 

and other significant proceedings under development or review that 

pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act. See 5 U.S.C. 602. The 

Unified Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations 

and legal authorities that govern these proceedings.



ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554.



FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura McGowan, Telecommunications 

Specialist, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 

Washington, DC 20554; (202) 418-0990.



SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:



Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings



    The Commission encourages public participation in its rulemaking 

process. To help keep the public informed of significant rulemaking 

proceedings, the Commission has prepared a list of important 

proceedings now in progress. The General Services Administration 

publishes the Unified Agenda in the Federal Register in the spring and 

fall of each year.

    The following terms may be helpful in understanding the status of 

the proceedings included in this report:

    Docket Number--assigned to a proceeding if the Commission has 

issued either a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or a Notice of Inquiry 

concerning the matter under consideration. The Commission has used 

docket numbers since January 1, 1978. Docket numbers consist of the 

last two digits of the calendar year in which the docket was 

established plus a sequential number that begins at 1 with the first 

docket initiated during a calendar year (e.g., Docket No. 96-1 or 

Docket No. 99-1). The abbreviation for the responsible bureau usually 

precedes the docket number, as in ``MM Docket No. 96-222,'' which 

indicates that the responsible bureau is the Mass Media Bureau (now the 

Media Bureau). A docket number consisting of only five digits (e.g., 

Docket No. 29622) indicates that the docket was established before 

January 1, 1978.

    Notice of Inquiry (NOI)--issued by the Commission when it is 

seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas on a 

given topic. A comment period is specified during which all interested 

parties may submit comments.

    Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)--issued by the Commission when 

it is proposing a specific change to Commission rules and regulations. 

Before any changes are actually made, interested parties may submit 

written comments on the proposed revisions.

    Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)--issued by the 

Commission when additional comment in the proceeding is sought.

    Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O)--issued by the Commission to 

deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a decision, 

or address a petition for reconsideration of a decision.

    Rulemaking (RM) Number--assigned to a proceeding after the 

appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for rulemaking, 

but before the Commission has taken action on the petition.

    Report and Order (R&O)--issued by the Commission to state a new or 

amended rule or state that the Commission rules and regulations will 

not be revised.



Marlene H. Dortch,

Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.



       Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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331..........................  Policies and Rules              3060-AG42

                                Governing Interstate

                                Pay-Per-Call and Other

                                Information Services

                                Pursuant to the

                                Telecommunications Act

                                of 1996 (CC Docket

                                Nos. 96-146, 93-22).

332..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AG46

                                Subscriber Selection

                                Changes Provision of

                                the Telecommunications

                                Act of 1996 (CC Docket

                                No. 94-129).

333..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AG58

                                Telecommunications Act

                                of 1996; Access to

                                Telecommunications

                                Service,

                                Telecommunications

                                Equipment, and

                                Customer Premises

                                Equipment by Persons

                                With Disabilities.

334..........................  Telecommunications              3060-AG75

                                Relay Services, the

                                Americans With

                                Disabilities Act of

                                1990, and the

                                Telecommunications Act

                                of 1996 (CC Docket No.

                                90-571).

335..........................  Rules and Regulations           3060-AI14

                                Implementing the

                                Telephone Consumer

                                Protection Act (TCPA)

                                of 1991 (CG Docket No.

                                02-278).

336..........................  Rules and Regulations           3060-AI15

                                Implementing Section

                                225 of the

                                Communications Act

                                (Telecommunications

                                Relay Service) (CG

                                Docket No. 03-123).

337..........................  Rules and Regulations           3060-AI20

                                Implementing the

                                Controlling the

                                Assault of Non-

                                Solicited Pornography

                                and Marketing Act of

                                2003 (CG Docket No. 04-

                                53).

338..........................  Rules and Regulations           3060-AI58

                                Implementing Minimum

                                Customer Account

                                Record Exchange (CARE)

                                Obligations on All

                                Local and

                                Interexchange Carriers

                                (CG Docket No. 02-386).

339..........................  Consumer Information            3060-AI61

                                and Disclosure and

                                Truth in Billing and

                                Billing Format.

340..........................  Closed Captioning of            3060-AI72

                                Video Programming

                                (Section 610 Review).

341..........................  Accessibility of                3060-AI75

                                Programming Providing

                                Emergency Information.

342..........................  Empowering Consumers to         3060-AJ51

                                Avoid Bill Shock,

                                Consumer Information

                                and Disclosure; CG

                                Docket No. 10-207, CG

                                Docket No. 09-158.

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         Office of Engineering and Technology--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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343..........................  New Advanced Wireless           3060-AH65

                                Services (ET Docket

                                No. 00-258).

344..........................  Exposure to                     3060-AI17

                                Radiofrequency

                                Electromagnetic Fields.

345..........................  Unlicensed Operation in         3060-AI52

                                the TV Broadcast Bands

                                (ET Docket No. 04-186).

346..........................  Unlicensed Devices and          3060-AI54

                                Equipment Approval (ET

                                Docket No. 03-201).

347..........................  Fixed and Mobile                3060-AJ46

                                Services in the Mobile

                                Satellite Service (ET

                                Docket No. 10-142).

348..........................  Innovation in the               3060-AJ57

                                Broadcast Television

                                Bands; ET Docket No.

                                10-235.

349..........................  Radio Experimentation           3060-AJ62

                                and Market Trials

                                Under Part 5 of the

                                Commission's Rules and

                                Streamlining Other

                                Related Rules; ET

                                Docket No. 10-236.

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         Office of Engineering and Technology--Completed Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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350..........................  Revision of the Rules           3060-AH47

                                Regarding Ultra-

                                Wideband Transmission.

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                 International Bureau--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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351..........................  Establishment of Rules          3060-AF93

                                and Policies for the

                                Digital Audio Radio

                                Satellite Service in

                                the 2310-2360 MHz

                                Frequency Band (IB

                                Docket No. 95-91; GEN

                                Docket No. 90-357).

352..........................  Allocation and                  3060-AH23

                                Designation of

                                Spectrum in the 36.0-

                                43.5 GHz Band.

353..........................  Space Station Licensing         3060-AH98

                                Reform (IB Docket No.

                                02-34).

354..........................  Mitigation of Orbital           3060-AI06

                                Debris (IB Docket No.

                                02-54).

355..........................  Amendment of the                3060-AI41

                                Commission's Rules (IB

                                Docket No. 04-47).

356..........................  Reporting Requirements          3060-AI42

                                for U.S. Providers of

                                International

                                Telecommunications

                                Services (IB Docket

                                No. 04-112).

357..........................  Review of the Spectrum          3060-AI44

                                Sharing Plan Among Non-

                                Geostationary

                                Satellite Orbit Mobile

                                Satellite Service

                                Systems in the 1.6/2.4

                                GHz Bands (IB Docket

                                No. 02-364).

358..........................  Amendment of the                3060-AI90

                                Commission's Rules To

                                Allocate Spectrum and

                                Adopt Service Rules

                                and Procedures To

                                Govern the Use of

                                Vehicle-Mounted Earth

                                Stations (IB Docket

                                No. 07-101).

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                 International Bureau--Completed Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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359..........................  Streamlining the                3060-AD70

                                Commission's Rules and

                                Regulations for

                                Satellite Application

                                and Licensing

                                Procedures (IB Docket

                                No. 95-117).

360..........................  Streamlining Earth              3060-AH60

                                Station Licensing

                                Rules (IB Docket No.

                                00-248).

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                     Media Bureau--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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361..........................  Cable Television Rate           3060-AF41

                                Regulation.

362..........................  Cable Television Rate           3060-AF48

                                Regulation: Cost of

                                Service.

363..........................  Cable Home Wiring......         3060-AG02

364..........................  Competitive                     3060-AG28

                                Availability of

                                Navigation Devices (CS

                                Docket No. 97-80).

365..........................  Digital Audio                   3060-AH40

                                Broadcasting Systems

                                (MM Docket No. 99-325).

366..........................  Second Periodic Review          3060-AH54

                                of Rules and Policies

                                Affecting the

                                Conversion to DTV.

367..........................  Revision of EEO Rules           3060-AH95

                                and Policies (MM

                                Docket No. 98-204).

368..........................  Broadcast Multiple and          3060-AH97

                                Cross-Ownership Limits.

369..........................  Establishment of Rules          3060-AI38

                                for Digital Low Power

                                Television, Television

                                Translator, and

                                Television Booster

                                Stations (MB Docket

                                No. 03-185).

370..........................  Joint Sales Agreements          3060-AI55

                                in Local Television

                                Markets (MB Docket No.

                                04-256).

371..........................  Revision of Procedures          3060-AI63

                                Governing Amendments

                                to FM Table of

                                Allotments and Changes

                                of Community of

                                License in the Radio

                                Broadcast Services (MB

                                Docket No. 05-210).

372..........................  Digital Television              3060-AI68

                                Distributed

                                Transmission System

                                Technologies (MB

                                Docket No. 05-312).

373..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AI69

                                Cable Communications

                                Policy Act of 1984 as

                                Amended by the Cable

                                Television Consumer

                                Protection and

                                Competition Act of

                                1992 (MB Docket No. 05-

                                311).

374..........................  Program Access Rules--          3060-AI87

                                Sunset of Exclusive

                                Contracts Prohibition

                                and Examination of

                                Programming Tying

                                Arrangements (MB

                                Docket Nos. 07-29, 07-

                                198).

375..........................  Third Periodic Review           3060-AI89

                                of the Commission's

                                Rules and Policies

                                Affecting the

                                Conversion to Digital

                                Television (MB Docket

                                No. 07-91).



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376..........................  Broadcast Localism (MB          3060-AJ04

                                Docket No. 04-233).

377..........................  Creating a Low Power            3060-AJ07

                                Radio Service (MM

                                Docket No. 99-25).

378..........................  Sponsorship                     3060-AJ10

                                Identification Rules

                                and Embedded

                                Advertising (MB Docket

                                No. 08-90).

379..........................  An Inquiry Into the             3060-AJ17

                                Commission's Policies

                                and Rules Regarding AM

                                Radio Service

                                Directional Antenna

                                Performance

                                Verification (MM

                                Docket No. 93-177).

380..........................  Amendment of Parts 73           3060-AJ18

                                and 74 of the

                                Commission's Rules To

                                Establish Rules for

                                Replacement Digital

                                Low Power Television

                                Translator Stations

                                (MB Docket No. 08-253).

381..........................  Policies To Promote             3060-AJ23

                                Rural Radio Service

                                and To Streamline

                                Allotment and

                                Assignment Procedures

                                (MB Docket No. 09-52).

382..........................  Promoting                       3060-AJ27

                                Diversification of

                                Ownership in the

                                Broadcast Services (MB

                                Docket No. 07-294).

383..........................  Implementation of               3060-AJ43

                                Section 203 of the

                                Satellite Television

                                Extension and Localism

                                Act of 2010 (STELA)

                                (MB Docket No. 10-148).

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                     Media Bureau--Completed Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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384..........................  Direct Broadcast Public         3060-AH59

                                Interest Obligations

                                (MM Docket No. 93-25).

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             Office of Managing Director--Long-Term Actions

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                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

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385..........................  Assessment and                  3060-AI79

                                Collection of

                                Regulatory Fees.

386..........................  Amendment of Part 1 of          3060-AJ54

                                the Commission's

                                Rules, Concerning

                                Practice and

                                Procedure, Amendment

                                of CORES Registration

                                System; MD Docket No.

                                10-234.

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      Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau--Long-Term Actions

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

387..........................  Revision of the Rules           3060-AG34

                                To Ensure

                                Compatibility With

                                Enhanced 911 Emergency

                                Calling Systems.

388..........................  Enhanced 911 Services           3060-AG60

                                for Wireline.

389..........................  In the Matter of the            3060-AG74

                                Communications

                                Assistance for Law

                                Enforcement Act.

390..........................  Development of                  3060-AG85

                                Operational,

                                Technical, and

                                Spectrum Requirements

                                for Public Safety

                                Communications

                                Requirements.

391..........................  1998 Biennial                   3060-AH30

                                Regulatory Review--

                                Review of Accounts

                                Settlement in Maritime

                                Mobile and Maritime

                                Mobile-Satellite Radio

                                Services (IB Docket

                                No. 98-96).

392..........................  Implementation of 911           3060-AH90

                                Act.

393..........................  Commission Rules                3060-AI22

                                Concerning Disruptions

                                to Communications.

394..........................  E911 Requirements for           3060-AI62

                                IP-Enabled Service

                                Providers.

395..........................  Recommendations of the          3060-AI78

                                Independent Panel

                                Reviewing the Impact

                                of Hurricane Katrina

                                on Communications

                                Networks.

396..........................  Stolen Vehicle Recovery         3060-AJ01

                                System (SVRS).

397..........................  Commercial Mobile Alert         3060-AJ03

                                System.

398..........................  Emergency Alert System.         3060-AJ33

399..........................  Wireless E911 Location          3060-AJ52

                                Accuracy Requirements;

                                PS Docket No. 07-114.

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          Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Long-Term Actions

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

400..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AG21

                                Communications Act,

                                Amendment of the

                                Commission's Rules--

                                Broadband PCS

                                Competitive Bidding

                                and the Commercial

                                Mobile Radio Service

                                Spectrum Cap.

401..........................  Service Rules for the           3060-AH32

                                746 to 764 and 776 to

                                794 MHz Bands, and

                                Revisions to the

                                Commission's Rules.

402..........................  Amendment of Parts 13           3060-AH55

                                and 80 of the

                                Commission's Rules

                                Governing Maritime

                                Communications.

403..........................  Competitive Bidding             3060-AH57

                                Procedures.

404..........................  Reexamination of                3060-AH83

                                Roaming Obligations of

                                Commercial Mobile

                                Radio Service

                                Providers.

405..........................  Facilitating the                3060-AI31

                                Provision of Spectrum-

                                Based Services to

                                Rural Areas.

406..........................  Improving Public Safety         3060-AI34

                                Communications in the

                                800 MHz Band

                                Industrial/Land

                                Transportation and

                                Business Channels.

407..........................  Review of Part 87 of            3060-AI35

                                the Commission's Rules

                                Concerning Aviation

                                (WT Docket No. 01-289).



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408..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AI88

                                Commercial Spectrum

                                Enhancement Act (CSEA)

                                and Modernization of

                                the Commission's

                                Competitive Bidding

                                Rules and Procedures

                                (WT Docket No. 05-211).

409..........................  Facilitating the                3060-AJ12

                                Provision of Fixed and

                                Mobile Broadband

                                Access, Educational

                                and Other Advanced

                                Services in the 2150-

                                2162 and 2500-2690 MHz

                                Bands.

410..........................  Amendment of the Rules          3060-AJ16

                                Regarding Maritime

                                Automatic

                                Identification Systems

                                (WT Docket No. 04-344).

411..........................  Service Rules for               3060-AJ19

                                Advanced Wireless

                                Services in the 2155-

                                2175 MHz Band.

412..........................  Service Rules for               3060-AJ20

                                Advanced Wireless

                                Services in the 1915

                                to 1920 MHz, 1995 to

                                2000 MHz, 2020 to 2025

                                MHz, and 2175 to 2180

                                MHz Bands.

413..........................  Rules Authorizing the           3060-AJ21

                                Operation of Low Power

                                Auxiliary Stations in

                                the 698-806 MHz Band,

                                WT Docket No. 08-166;

                                Public Interest

                                Spectrum Coalition,

                                Petition for

                                Rulemaking Regarding

                                Low Power Auxiliary.

414..........................  Amendment of the                3060-AJ22

                                Commission's Rules To

                                Improve Public Safety

                                Communications in the

                                800 MHz Band, and To

                                Consolidate the 800

                                MHz and 900 MHz

                                Business and

                                Industrial/Land

                                Transportation Pool

                                Channels.

415..........................  Amendment of Part 101           3060-AJ28

                                to Accommodate 30 MHz

                                Channels in the 6525-

                                6875 MHz Band and

                                Provide Conditional

                                Authorization on

                                Channels in the 21.8-

                                22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz

                                Band (WT Docket No. 04-

                                114).

416..........................  In the Matter of                3060-AJ35

                                Service Rules for the

                                698 to 746, 747 to 762

                                and 777 to 792 MHz

                                Bands.

417..........................  National Environmental          3060-AJ36

                                Act Compliance for

                                Proposed Tower

                                Registrations; In the

                                Matter of Effects on

                                Migratory Birds.

418..........................  Amendment of Part 90 of         3060-AJ37

                                the Commission's Rules.

419..........................  Amendment of Part 101           3060-AJ47

                                of the Commission's

                                Rules for Microwave

                                Use and Broadcast

                                Auxiliary Service

                                Flexibility.

420..........................  2004 and 2006 Biennial          3060-AJ50

                                Regulatory Reviews--

                                Streamlining and Other

                                Revisions of the

                                Commission's Rules

                                Governing

                                Construction, Marking,

                                and Lighting of

                                Antenna Structures.

421..........................  Universal Service               3060-AJ58

                                Reform Mobility Fund

                                (WT Docket No. 10-208).

422..........................  Fixed and Mobile                3060-AJ59

                                Services in the Mobile

                                Satellite Service

                                Bands at 1525-1559 MHz

                                and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz,

                                1610-1626.5 MHz and

                                2483.5-2500 MHz, and

                                2000-2020 MHz and 2180-

                                2200 MHz.

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          Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Completed Actions

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

423..........................  2000 Biennial                   3060-AH81

                                Regulatory Review

                                Spectrum Aggregation

                                Limits for Commercial

                                Mobile Radio Services.

424..........................  In the Matter of                3060-AH82

                                Promoting Efficient

                                Use of Spectrum

                                Through Elimination of

                                Barriers to the

                                Development of

                                Secondary Markets.

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             Wireline Competition BUREAU--Long-Term Actions

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

425..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AF85

                                Universal Service

                                Portions of the 1996

                                Telecommunications Act.

426..........................  Telecommunications              3060-AG43

                                Carriers' Use of

                                Customer Proprietary

                                Network Information

                                and Other Customer

                                Information.

427..........................  Implementation of the           3060-AG50

                                Local Competition

                                Provisions of the

                                Telecommunications Act

                                of 1996.

428..........................  Local Telephone                 3060-AH44

                                Networks That LECs

                                Must Make Available to

                                Competitors.

429..........................  2000 Biennial                   3060-AH72

                                Regulatory Review--

                                Telecommunications

                                Service Quality

                                Reporting Requirements.

430..........................  Access Charge Reform            3060-AH74

                                and Universal Service

                                Reform.

431..........................  Numbering Resource              3060-AH80

                                Optimization.

432..........................  National Exchange               3060-AI47

                                Carrier Association

                                Petition.

433..........................  IP-Enabled Services....         3060-AI48

434..........................  Consumer Protection in          3060-AI73

                                the Broadband Era.

435..........................  Establishing Just and           3060-AJ02

                                Reasonable Rates for

                                Local Exchange

                                Carriers (WC Docket

                                No. 07-135).

436..........................  Jurisdictional                  3060-AJ06

                                Separations.

437..........................  Service Quality,                3060-AJ14

                                Customer Satisfaction,

                                Infrastructure and

                                Operating Data

                                Gathering (WC Docket

                                Nos. 08-190, 07-139,

                                07-204, 07-273, 07-21).

438..........................  Form 477; Development           3060-AJ15

                                of Nationwide

                                Broadband Data To

                                Evaluate Reasonable

                                and Timely Deployment

                                of Advanced Services

                                to All Americans.

439..........................  Preserving the Open             3060-AJ30

                                Internet; Broadband

                                Industry Practices.

440..........................  Local Number                    3060-AJ32

                                Portability Porting

                                Interval and

                                Validation

                                Requirements (WC

                                Docket No 07-244).

441..........................  Electronic Tariff               3060-AJ41

                                Filing System (ETFS);

                                WC Docket No. 10-141.

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             Wireline Competition Bureau--Completed Actions

------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                                           Regulation

         Sequence No.                   Title            Identifier No.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

442..........................  Implementation of NET           3060-AJ09

                                911 Improvement Act.

443..........................  Petition To Establish           3060-AJ31

                                Procedural

                                Requirements To Govern

                                Proceedings for

                                Forbearance Under

                                Section 10 of the

                                Communications Act of

                                1934, as Amended (WC

                                Docket No.07-267).

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)



Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau



Long-Term Actions



331. Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other 

Information Services Pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC 

Docket Nos. 96-146, 93-22)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 228

    Abstract: The Commission received comments on proposed rules 

designed to implement the 1996 Telecommunications Act with respect to 

information services to prevent abusive and deceptive practices by 

entities that might try to circumvent the statutory requirements. The 

proposed rules address generally the use of dialing sequences other 

than the 900 service access code to provide information services. The 

Commission issued an NPRM on these issues July 16, 2004.

    Timetable:



------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   07/26/96  61 FR 39107

Order...............................   07/26/96  61 FR 39084

NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/16/96  .......................

Notice to Refresh Record............   03/27/03  68 FR 14939

Comment Period End..................   05/27/03  .......................

NPRM................................   10/15/04  69 FR 61184

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Colleen Heitkamp, Chief, Consumer Policy Div., 

Federal Communications Commission, Consumer & Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0974, 

E-mail: colleen.heitkamp@fcc.gov.

    RIN: 3060-AG42



332. Implementation of the Subscriber Selection Changes Provision of 

the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 94-129)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 258

    Abstract: In December 1998, the Commission established new rules 

and policies implementing section 258 of the Communications Act of 

1934, as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which makes it 

unlawful for any telecommunications carrier to ``submit or execute a 

change in a subscriber's selection of a provider of telecommunications 

exchange service or telephone toll service except in accordance with 

such verification procedures as the Commission shall prescribe.'' The 

rules provide, among other things, that any telecommunications carrier 

that violates such verification procedures and that collects charges 

for telephone exchange service or telephone toll service from a 

subscriber shall be liable to the carrier previously selected by the 

subscriber in an amount equal to 150 percent of all charges paid by the 

subscriber after such violation. In April 2000, the Commission modified 

the slamming liability rules by giving victims of slamming adequate 

redress, ensuring that carriers that slam do not profit from their 

fraud, and allowing States to act as the primary administrator of 

slamming complaints. In May 2001, the Commission adopted streamlined 

procedures for the carrier-to-carrier sale or transfer of customer 

bases.

    In February 2003, the Commission adopted a Reconsideration Order 

and Second FNPRM. The Reconsideration Order addresses, amongst other 

things, the requirement that a carrier's sales agent drop-off a carrier 

change request phone call once the customer has been connected to an 

independent third party verifier, and the applicability of our slamming 

rules to local exchange carriers. In the Second FNPRM, the Commission 

sought comment on rule modifications with respect to third party 

verifications.

    On January 4, 2008, the Commission released an Order that confirmed 

that a LEC that is executing a carrier change on behalf of another 

carrier may not re-verify whether the person listed on the change order 

is actually authorized to do so.

    On January 9, 2008, the Commission released a Fourth Report and 

Order that modified the slamming rules regarding the content of 

independent third party verifications of a consumer's intent to switch 

carriers.

    Timetable:



------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

MO&O on Recon and FNPRM.............   08/14/97  62 FR 43493

FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/30/97  .......................

Second R&O and Second FNPRM.........   02/16/99  64 FR 7745

First Order on Recon................   04/13/00  65 FR 47678

Third R&O and Second Order on Recon.   11/08/00  65 FR 66934

Third FNPRM.........................   01/29/01  66 FR 8093

Order...............................   03/01/01  66 FR 12877

First R&O and Fourth R&O............   06/06/01  66 FR 30334

Second FNPRM........................   03/17/03  68 FR 19176

Third Order on Recon................   03/17/03  68 FR 19152

Second FNPRM Comment Period End.....   06/17/03  .......................

First Order on Recon & Fourth Order    03/15/05  70 FR 12605

 on Recon.

Fifth Order on Recon................   03/23/05  70 FR 14567

Order...............................   02/04/08  73 FR 6444

Fourth R&O..........................   03/12/08  73 FR 13144

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Nancy Stevenson, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy 

Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 

Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 

418-7039, Fax: 202 418-0236, E-mail: nancy.stevenson@fcc.gov.

    RIN: 3060-AG46



333. Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to 

Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer 

Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 251(a)(2)

    Abstract: These proceedings implement the provisions of sections 

255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act and related sections of the 

Telecommunications Act of 1996 regarding the accessibility of



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telecommunications equipment and services to persons with disabilities.

    Timetable:



------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

R&O.................................   08/14/96  61 FR 42181

NOI.................................   09/26/96  61 FR 50465

NPRM................................   05/22/98  63 FR 28456

R&O.................................   11/19/99  64 FR 63235

Further NOI.........................   11/19/99  64 FR 63277

Public Notice.......................   01/07/02  67 FR 678

R&O.................................   08/06/07  72 FR 43546

NPRM................................   11/21/07  72 FR 65494

R&O.................................   05/07/08  73 FR 25566

R&O.................................   06/12/08  73 FR 33324

Public Notice.......................   08/01/08  73 FR 45008

Policy Statement and 2nd R&O........   09/08/10  75 FR 54508

FNPRM...............................   09/08/10  75 FR 54564

Final Rule Announcement of Effective   12/14/10  75 FR 77781

 Date.

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Cheryl J. King, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights 

Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 

Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 

418-2284, TDD Phone: 202 418-0416, Fax: 202 418-0037, E-mail: 

cheryl.king@fcc.gov.

    RIN: 3060-AG58



334. Telecommunications Relay Services, the Americans With Disabilities 

Act of 1990, and the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (CC Docket No. 90-

571)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225

    Abstract: This item addresses the requirement that 

telecommunications relay services be capable of handling any type of 

call normally provided by common carriers.

    Timetable:



------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   12/04/90  55 FR 50037

R&O and Request for Comments........   08/01/91  56 FR 36729

Order on Recon & Second R&O.........   03/03/93  58 FR 12175

FNPRM...............................   03/30/93  58 FR 12204

MO&O................................   11/28/95  60 FR 58626

Order...............................   09/08/97  62 FR 47152

Second NPRM.........................   04/05/01  66 FR 18059

Fifth R&O...........................   02/07/03  68 FR 6352

Fifth R&O (Correction)..............   02/24/03  68 FR 8553

Public Notice.......................   08/27/04  69 FR 52694

Petitions for Recon of Fifth R&O       09/01/04  69 FR 53346

 Denied.

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and 

Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 

12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2388, E-mail: 

karen.strauss@fcc.gov.

    RIN: 3060-AG75



335. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer 

Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 227

    Abstract: On July 3, 2003, the Commission released a Report and 

Order establishing, along with the FTC, a national do-not-call 

registry. The Commission's Report and Order also adopted rules on the 

use of predictive dialers, the transmission of caller ID information by 

telemarketers, and the sending of unsolicited fax advertisements.

    On September 21, 2004, the Commission released an Order amending 

existing safe harbor rules for telemarketers subject to the do-not-call 

registry to require such telemarketers to access the do-not-call list 

every 31 days, rather than every 3 months.

    On April 5, 2006, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and 

Third Order on Reconsideration amending its facsimile advertising rules 

to implement the Junk Fax Protection Act of 2005. On October 14, 2008, 

the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration addressing certain 

issues raised in petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of 

the Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration.

    On January 4, 2008, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling, 

clarifying that autodialed and prerecorded message calls to wireless 

numbers that are provided by the called party to a creditor in 

connection with an existing debt are permissible as calls made with the 

``prior express consent'' of the called party.

    Following a December 4, 2007 NPRM, on June 17, 2008, the Commission 

released a Report and Order amending its rules to require sellers and/

or telemarketers to honor registrations with the National Do-Not-Call 

Registry indefinitely, unless the registration is cancelled by the 

consumer or the number is removed by the database administrator.

    On January 22, 2010, the Commission released an NPRM proposing to 

require sellers and telemarketers to obtain express written consent 

from recipients before making prerecorded telemarketing calls, commonly 

known as ``robocalls,'' even when the caller has an established 

business relationship with the consumer. The proposals also, among 

other things, would require that prerecorded telemarketing calls 

include an automated, interactive mechanism by which a consumer may 

``opt out'' of receiving future prerecorded messages from a seller or 

telemarketer.

    Timetable:



------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   10/08/02  67 FR 62667

FNPRM...............................   04/03/03  68 FR 16250

Order...............................   07/25/03  68 FR 44144

Order Effective.....................   08/25/03  .......................

Order on Recon......................   08/25/03  68 FR 50978

Order...............................   10/14/03  68 FR 59130

FNPRM...............................   03/31/04  69 FR 16873

Order...............................   10/08/04  69 FR 60311

Order...............................   10/28/04  69 FR 62816

Order on Recon......................   04/13/05  70 FR 19330

Order...............................   06/30/05  70 FR 37705

NPRM................................   12/19/05  70 FR 75102

Public Notice.......................   04/26/06  71 FR 24634

Order...............................   05/03/06  71 FR 25967

NPRM................................   12/14/07  72 FR 71099

Declaratory Ruling..................   02/01/08  73 FR 6041

R&O.................................   07/14/08  73 FR 40183

Order on Recon......................   10/30/08  73 FR 64556

NPRM................................   03/22/10  75 FR 13471

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Kurt Schroeder, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., 

Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 632-0966, 

E-mail: kurt.schroeder@fcc.gov.

    RIN: 3060-AI14



336. Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the 

Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 

03-123)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225

    Abstract: This proceeding established a new docket flowing from the 

previous telecommunications relay service (TRS) history, CC Docket No. 

98-67. This proceeding continues the Commission's inquiry into 

improving the quality of TRS and furthering the goal of functional 

equivalency, consistent with Congress' mandate that TRS regulations 

encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair 

the development of new technology. In this docket, the Commission 

explores ways to improve emergency preparedness for TRS facilities and 

services, new TRS technologies, public access to information and 

outreach, and issues



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related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund.

    Timetable:



------------------------------------------------------------------------

               Action                    Date            FR Cite

------------------------------------------------------------------------

NPRM................................   08/25/03  68 FR 50993

R&O, Order on Recon.................   09/01/04  69 FR 53346

FNPRM...............................   09/01/04  69 FR 53382

Public Notice.......................   02/17/05  70 FR 8034

Declaratory Ruling/Interpretation...   02/25/05  70 FR 9239

Public Notice.......................   03/07/05  70 FR 10930

Order...............................   03/23/05  70 FR 14568

Public Notice/Announcement of Date..   04/06/05  70 FR 17334

Order...............................   07/01/05  70 FR 38134

Order on Recon......................   08/31/05  70 FR 51643

R&O.................................   08/31/05  70 FR 51649

Order...............................   09/14/05  70 FR 54294

Order...............................   09/14/05  70 FR 54298

Public Notice.......................   10/12/05  70 FR 59346

R&O/Order on Recon..................   12/23/05  70 FR 76208

Order...............................   12/28/05  70 FR 76712

Order...............................   12/29/05  70 FR 77052

NPRM................................   02/01/06  71 FR 5221

Declaratory Ruling/Clarification....   05/31/06  71 FR 30818

FNPRM...............................   05/31/06  71 FR 30848

FNPRM...............................   06/01/06  71 FR 31131

Declaratory Ruling/Dismissal of        06/21/06  71 FR 35553

 Petition.

Clarification.......................   06/28/06  71 FR 36690

Declaratory Ruling on Recon.........   07/06/06  71 FR 38268

Order on Recon......................   08/16/06  71 FR 47141

MO&O................................   08/16/06  71 FR 47145

Clarification.......................   08/23/06  71 FR 49380

FNPRM...............................   09/13/06  71 FR 54009

Final Rule; Clarification...........   02/14/07  72 FR 6960

Order...............................   03/14/07  72 FR 11789

R&O.................................   08/06/07  72 FR 43546

Public Notice.......................   08/16/07  72 FR 46060

Order...............................   11/01/07  72 FR 61813

Public Notice.......................   01/04/08  73 FR 863

R&O/Declaratory Ruling..............   01/17/08  73 FR 3197

Order...............................   02/19/08  73 FR 9031

Order...............................   04/21/08  73 FR 21347

R&O.................................   04/21/08  73 FR 21252

Order...............................   04/23/08  73 FR 21843

Public Notice.......................   04/30/08  73 FR 23361

Order...............................   05/15/08  73 FR 28057

Declaratory Ruling..................   07/08/08  73 FR 38928

FNPRM...............................   07/18/08  73 FR 41307

R&O.................................   07/18/08  73 FR 41286

Public Notice.......................   08/01/08  73 FR 45006

Public Notice.......................   08/05/08  73 FR 45354

Public Notice.......................   10/10/08  73 FR 60172

Order...............................   10/23/08  73 FR 63078

2nd R&O and Order on Recon..........   12/30/08  73 FR 79683

Order...............................   05/06/09  74 FR 20892

Public Notice.......................   05/07/09  74 FR 21364

NPRM................................   05/21/09  74 FR 23815

Public Notice.......................   05/21/09  74 FR 23859

Public Notice.......................   06/12/09  74 FR 28046

Order...............................   07/29/09  74 FR 37624

Public Notice.......................   08/07/09  74 FR 39699

Order...............................   09/18/09  74 FR 47894

Order...............................   10/26/09  74 FR 54913

Public Notice.......................   05/12/10  75 FR 26701

Order Denying Stay Motion (Release     07/09/10  .......................

 Date).

Order...............................   08/13/10  75 FR 49491

Order...............................   09/03/10  75 FR 54040

NPRM................................   11/02/10  75 FR 67333

Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................

------------------------------------------------------------------------



    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and 

Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 

12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2388, E-mail: 

karen.strauss@fcc.gov.

    RIN: 3060-AI15



337. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Controlling the Assault of 

Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (CG Docket No. 04-

53)



    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 7706; 15 U.S.C. 7712; Pub. L. 108-187

    Abstract: The Commission has adopted rules to protect consumers 

from unwanted electronic mobile service messages to implement the 

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act 

of 2003.

    Timetable:



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               Action                    Date            FR Cite

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NPRM................................   03/31/04  69 FR 16873

NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/17/04

Order...............................   09/16/04  69 FR 55765

Order...............................   06/15/05  70 FR 34665

Order on Recon (Release Date).......   03/22/07

Next Action Undetermined............

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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

    Agency Contact: Kurt Schroeder, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Div., 

Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs 

Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 632-0966, 

E-mail: kurt.schroeder@fcc.gov.

    RIN: 3060-AI20



338. Rules and Regulations Implementing Minimum Customer Account Record 

Exchange (CARE) Obligations on All Local and Interexchange Carriers (CG 

Docket No. 02-386)



    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 

202; 47 U.S.C. 303(r)

    Abstract: On December 20, 2002, the Commission issued a Public 

Notice directing interested parties to file comments on issues raised 

in a petition filed with the Commission by Americatel Corporation and 

on a separate petition filed by AT&T, Sprint, and MCI. The petitions 

asked the Commission to address problems relating to the exchange of 

customer account records between local and long distance telephone 

service providers. On March 25, 2004, the Commission released a Notice 

of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in CG Docket No. 02-386 seeking further 

comment on the two petitions and seeking comment as to whether to 

replace the current voluntary industry process for the exchange of 

customer account information between local and long distance service 

providers with mandatory, minimum standards applicable to all such 

providers.

    On February 25, 2005, the Commission released a Report and Order 

and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in CG Docket No. 02-386. The 

Report and Order adopted final rules governing the exchange of customer 

account information between local and long distance telephone service 

providers. The Commission adopted these rules to help to ensure that 

consumers' phone service bills are accurate and that their carrier 

selection requests are honored and executed without undue delay. In the 

Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Commission sought 

comment on the need for rules g

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