Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Spring 2013, 44359-44392 [2013-17078]

Download as PDF Vol. 78 Tuesday, No. 141 July 23, 2013 Part XXIII Federal Communications Commission tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Semiannual Regulatory Agenda VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4717 Sfmt 4717 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44360 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Ch. I Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions—Spring 2013 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 304 .................... Implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities. 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). 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 (Docket No. 10–207) ............................................................... Contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (CG Docket No. 11–47) ............................. Empowering Consumers to Prevent and Detect Billing for Unauthorized Charges (‘‘Cramming’’) ................ Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry. Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the TwentyFirst Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10–213). Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech. 305 .................... 306 .................... 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... 314 .................... tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 315 .................... 3060–AG58 3060–AI14 3060–AI15 3060–AI61 3060–AI72 3060–AI75 3060–AJ51 3060–AJ63 3060–AJ72 3060–AJ84 3060–AK00 3060–AK01 CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU—COMPLETED ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 316 .................... Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012—Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 3060–AJ74 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 44361 OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Sequence No. 317 318 319 320 321 322 .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... 323 .................... 324 .................... 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) ................................................. 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). Operation of Radar Systems in the 76–77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 11–90) ............................................. WRC–07 Implementation (ET Docket No. 12–338) ........................................................................................ 3060–AH65 3060–AI17 3060–AI52 3060–AJ46 3060–AJ57 3060–AJ62 3060–AJ68 3060–AJ93 INTERNATIONAL BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 325 .................... 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. Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02–34) ................................................................................ Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04–112). 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). Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended (IB Docket No. 11–133). International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11–80) .................................................................... Revisions to Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission’s Rules to Govern the Use of Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (IB Docket No. 12–376). Reform of Rules and Policies on Foreign Carrier Entry Into the U.S. Telecommunications Market (IB Docket 12–299). Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12–267) .. 326 .................... 327 .................... 328 .................... 329 .................... 330 .................... 331 .................... 332 .................... 333 .................... 3060–AF93 3060–AH98 3060–AI42 3060–AI90 3060–AJ70 3060–AJ77 3060–AJ96 3060–AJ97 3060–AJ98 MEDIA BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 334 .................... 335 .................... 336 .................... Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97–80) ......................................................... Broadcast Ownership Rules ............................................................................................................................ 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) ............................................ Program Access Rules—Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 12–68, 07–198). Broadcast Localism (MB Docket No. 04–233) ................................................................................................ Creating a Low Power Radio Service (MM Docket No. 99–25) ...................................................................... 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) ....................... Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Related to Retransmission Consent (MB Docket No. 10–71) ........ Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No.11–43). Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11–154). Noncommercial Educational Station Fundraising for Third-Party Nonprofit Organizations (MB Docket No. 12–106). 337 .................... 338 .................... 339 .................... 340 .................... 341 .................... 342 .................... 343 .................... 344 .................... 345 .................... tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 346 .................... 3060–AG28 3060–AH97 3060–AI38 3060–AI55 3060–AI87 3060–AJ04 3060–AJ07 3060–AJ23 3060–AJ27 3060–AJ55 3060–AJ56 3060–AJ67 3060–AJ79 MEDIA BUREAU—COMPLETED ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 347 .................... Basic Service Tier Encryption (MB Docket No. 11–169) ................................................................................ VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 3060–AJ76 44362 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 348 .................... 349 .................... 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. 350 351 352 353 .................... .................... .................... .................... 354 .................... 355 .................... 356 .................... 357 358 359 360 .................... .................... .................... .................... 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. Implementation of 911 Act (CC Docket No. 92–105, WT Docket No. 00–110) .............................................. Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS Docket No. 11–82) ............................. E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (Dockets Nos. GN 11–117, PS 07–114, WC 05– 196, WC 04–36). Stolen Vehicle Recovery System (SVRS) ....................................................................................................... Commercial Mobile Alert System ..................................................................................................................... Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07–114 .................................................... Private Land Radio Services/Miscellaneous Wireless Communications Services .......................................... 3060–AG34 3060–AG60 3060–AG74 3060–AG85 3060–AH90 3060–AI22 3060–AI62 3060–AJ01 3060–AJ03 3060–AJ52 3060–AJ99 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU—COMPLETED ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 361 .................... Emergency Alert System ................................................................................................................................. 3060–AJ33 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 362 .................... 363 .................... 364 .................... Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers .............................. Review of Part 87 of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01–289) ..................... 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. Improving Spectrum Efficiency Through Flexible Channel Spacing and Bandwidth Utilization for Economic Area-Based 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Licensees (WT Docket Nos. 12–64 and 11–110). Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2000–2020 MHz and 2180–2200 MHz Bands .......... Promoting Interoperability in the 700 MHz Commercial Spectrum; Interoperability of Mobile User Equipment Across Paired Commercial Spectrum Blocks in the 700 MHz Band. 365 .................... 366 .................... 367 .................... 368 .................... 369 .................... 370 .................... 371 .................... 372 .................... 373 .................... tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 374 .................... 375 .................... 376 .................... 377 .................... 378 .................... 379 .................... 380 .................... 381 .................... VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 3060–AH83 3060–AI35 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 3060–AJ71 3060–AJ73 3060–AJ78 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 44363 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS—Continued Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 382 .................... Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Related to the 1915–1920 MHz and 1995–2000 MHz Bands (WT Docket No. 12–357). Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 and 95 of the Commission’s Rules to Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters (WT Docket No. 10–4). Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Governing Certain Aviation Ground Station Equipment (Squitter) (WT Docket Nos. 10–61 and 09–42). Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Commercial Radio Operators (WT Docket No. 10– 177). 383 .................... 384 .................... 385 .................... 3060–AJ86 3060–AJ87 3060–AJ88 3060–AJ91 WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Sequence No. 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... 394 .................... 395 396 397 398 .................... .................... .................... .................... Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act .............................. 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting Requirements ............. Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform .................................................................................. National Exchange Carrier Association Petition .............................................................................................. IP-Enabled Services ......................................................................................................................................... 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 (WC Docket No. 10–141) ............................................................................... Implementation of Section 224 of the Act; A National Broadband Plan for Our Future (WC Docket No. 07– 245, GN Docket No. 09–51). FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Action Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Long-Term Actions tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 304. 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 telecommunications equipment and services to persons with disabilities. Timetable: Action Date R&O .................... NOI ...................... NPRM .................. R&O .................... Further NOI ......... Public Notice ....... R&O .................... Petition for Waiver 08/14/96 09/26/96 05/22/98 11/19/99 11/19/99 01/07/02 08/06/07 11/01/07 VerDate Mar<15>2010 Regulation Identifier No. Title 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 FR Cite 61 61 63 64 64 67 72 72 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 42181 50465 28456 63235 63277 678 43546 61813 Jkt 229001 Date FR Cite Public Notice ....... Final Rule ............ Public Notice ....... Extension of Waiver. Extension of Waiver. Public Notice ....... Extension of Waiver. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period Extended. FNPRM ............... Comment Period End. R&O .................... Announcement of Effective Date. Next Action Undetermined. 11/01/07 04/21/08 08/01/08 05/15/08 72 73 73 73 05/06/09 74 FR 20892 05/07/09 07/29/09 74 FR 21364 74 FR 37624 03/14/11 04/12/11 76 FR 13800 76 FR 20297 12/30/11 03/14/12 76 FR 82240 12/30/11 04/25/12 76 FR 82354 77 FR 24632 FR FR FR FR 61882 21251 45008 28057 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, Email: cheryl.king@fcc.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 3060–AF85 3060–AH72 3060–AH74 3060–AI47 3060–AI48 3060–AJ02 3060–AJ06 3060–AJ14 3060–AJ15 3060–AJ30 3060–AJ32 3060–AJ41 3060–AJ64 RIN: 3060–AG58 305. 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 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 44364 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 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-NotCall Registry indefinitely, unless the registration is cancelled by the consumer or the number is removed by the database administrator. Following a January 22, 2010, NPRM, the Commission released a Report and Order requiring telemarketers to obtain prior express written consent, including by electronic means, before making an autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing call to a wireless number or before making a prerecorded telemarketing call to a residential line; eliminating the ‘‘established business relationship’’ exemption to the consent requirement for prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential lines; requiring telemarketers to provide an automated, interactive ‘‘opt-out’’ mechanism during autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing calls to wireless numbers and during prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential lines; and requiring that the abandoned call rate for telemarketing calls be calculated on a ‘‘per-campaign’’ basis. On November 29, 2012, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling clarifying that sending a onetime text message confirming a consumer’s request that no further text messages be sent does not violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) or the Commission’s rules as long as the confirmation text only confirms receipt of the consumer’s optout request, and does not contain marketing, solicitations, or an attempt to convince the consumer to reconsider his or her opt-out decision. The ruling applies only when the sender of the text messages has obtained prior express consent, as required by the TCPA and Commission rules, from the consumer to be sent text messages using an automatic telephone dialing system. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... 10/08/02 04/03/03 67 FR 62667 68 FR 16250 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 Action Date FR Cite Timetable: 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 .................. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice (Recon Petitions Filed). Announcement of Effective Date. Opposition End Date. Rule Corrections Declaratory Ruling (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. 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 06/11/12 06/30/10 10/03/12 68 FR 44144 Action Date FR Cite 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 10/16/12 77 FR 63240 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 ................... Order ................... Public Notice ....... 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 10/26/09 05/12/10 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 75 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 20892 21364 23815 23859 28046 37624 39699 47894 54913 26701 68 68 69 69 69 70 70 70 71 71 72 73 73 73 75 77 75 77 FR FR FR 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 34233 34244 60343 10/18/12 11/08/12 11/29/12 77 FR 66935 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kurt Schroeder, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0966, Email: kurt.schroeder@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI14 306. 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 related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund. PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44365 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda Action Date Order Denying Stay Motion (Release Date). Order ................... Order ................... NPRM .................. NPRM .................. Order ................... Final Rule (Order) Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date. Proposed Rule (Public Notice). Comment Period End. Proposed Rule (FNPRM). FNPRM Comment Period End. First R&O ............ Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. Order on Reconsideration. Order ................... Order (Interim Rule). NPRM .................. Next Action Undetermined. FR Cite 07/09/10 08/13/10 09/03/10 11/02/10 05/02/11 07/25/11 09/27/11 11/22/11 75 75 75 76 76 76 76 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 49491 54040 67333 24442 44326 59551 72124 02/28/12 77 FR 11997 03/20/12 02/01/12 77 FR 4948 02/28/12 07/25/12 10/29/12 11/29/12 77 FR 43538 77 FR 65526 12/26/12 77 FR 75894 02/05/13 02/05/13 78 FR 8030 78 FR 8032 02/05/13 78 FR 8090 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, Email: karen.strauss@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI15 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 307. 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 Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (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 that 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 and when to switch an existing provider or plan. On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) 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. On July 12, 2011, the Commission released an NPRM proposing rules that would assist consumers in detecting and preventing the placement of unauthorized charges on their telephone bills, an unlawful and fraudulent practice, commonly referred to as ‘‘cramming.’’ On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address ‘‘cramming’’ on wireline telephone bills and released an FNPRM seeking comment on additional measures to protect wireline and wireless consumers from unauthorized charges. Timetable: 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 Action Date FR Cite FNPRM ............... R&O .................... NOI ...................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Order (Reply Comment Period Extended). Reply Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Order (Comment Period Extended). Comment Period End. Announcement of Effective Dates. Correction of Final Rule. Correction of Final Rule. Next Action Undetermined. 05/25/05 05/25/05 08/28/09 05/20/10 06/11/10 11/26/10 08/23/11 11/21/11 70 FR 30044 70 FR 29979 11/30/11 76 FR 74017 75 75 75 76 FR FR FR FR 28249 33303 72773 52625 12/05/11 05/24/12 05/24/12 07/09/12 77 FR 30915 77 FR 30972 07/17/12 77 FR 41955 07/20/12 10/26/12 77 FR 65230 11/30/12 77 FR 71353 11/30/12 77 FR 71354 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John B. Adams, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2854, Email: johnb.adams@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI61 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 308. Closed-Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613 Abstract: The Commission’s closedcaptioning 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 closedcaptioning 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 Correction. Final Rule Announcement of Effective Date. Order ................... Order Suspending Effective Date. Waiver Order ....... Public Notice ....... Interim Final Rule (Order). Final Rule (MO&O). NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Next Action Undetermined. 02/03/97 09/16/97 10/20/98 09/26/05 01/13/09 62 62 63 70 74 01/13/09 09/11/09 74 FR 1654 74 FR 46703 02/19/10 75 FR 7370 02/19/10 02/19/10 75 FR 7368 75 FR 7369 10/04/10 11/17/10 11/01/11 75 FR 61101 75 FR 70168 76 FR 67376 11/01/11 76 FR 67377 11/01/11 12/16/11 76 FR 67397 05/04/12 12/15/12 77 FR 26550 77 FR 72348 FR FR FR FR FR 4959 48487 55959 56150 1594 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, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI72 309. Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information 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 FR Cite FNPRM ............... 01/21/98 63 FR 3070 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44366 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Correction Second R&O ....... R&O .................... Final Rule; Correction. NPRM .................. R&O (Release Date). FNPRM (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. 12/01/99 12/22/99 05/09/00 09/11/00 09/20/00 64 64 65 65 65 11/28/12 04/09/13 77 FR 70970 FR FR FR FR FR 67236 71712 26757 54805 5680 04/09/13 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, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI75 310. Empowering Consumers To Avoid Bill Shock (Docket No. 10–207) 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 a 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 Date FR Cite Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. Next Action Undetermined. 05/20/10 11/26/10 75 FR 28249 75 FR 72773 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338– 2797, Fax: 717 338–2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ51 311. Contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (CG Docket No. 11–47) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 616 Abstract: The Commission prescribes by regulation the obligations of each provider of interconnected and noninterconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service to participate in and contribute to the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 Fund in a manner that is consistent with and comparable to such fund. Timetable: Action Date 04/04/11 05/04/11 76 FR 18490 10/25/11 76 FR 65965 Date FR Cite Next Action Undetermined. FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ Next Action Undetermined. Action Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2075, Email: rosaline.crawford@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ63 312. Empowering Consumers To Prevent and Detect Billing for Unauthorized Charges (‘‘Cramming’’) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: On July 12, 2011, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing rules that would assist consumers in detecting and preventing the placement of unauthorized charges on telephone bills, an unlawful and fraudulent practice commonly referred to as ‘‘cramming.’’ On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address ‘‘cramming’’ on wireline telephone bills and released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on additional measures to protect wireline and wireless consumers from unauthorized charges. Timetable: Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John B. Adams, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2854, Email: johnb.adams@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ72 313. Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry Legal Authority: Pub. L. 112–96 sec 6507 Abstract: The Commission issued, on May 22, 2012, an NPRM to initiate a proceeding to create a Do-Not-Call registry for public safety answer points (PSAPs), as required by section 6507 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The statute requires the Commission to establish a registry that allows PSAPs to register their telephone numbers on a do-notcall list; prohibit the use of automatic dialing equipment to contact registered numbers; and implement a range of monetary penalties for disclosure of registered numbers and for use of automatic dialing equipment to contact such numbers. On October 17, 2012, the commission adopted final rules implementing the statutory requirements described above. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Order (Extends Reply Comment Period). NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... R&O .................... FNPRM Comment Period End. Order (Extends Reply Comment Period). FNPRM Comment Period End. Announcement of Effective Dates. Correction of Final Rule. Correction of Final Rule. 08/23/11 11/21/11 76 FR 52625 11/30/11 76 FR 74017 NPRM .................. R&O .................... Correction Amendments. Announcement of Effective Date. Next Action Undetermined. 06/21/12 10/29/12 02/13/13 77 FR 37362 77 FR 71131 78 FR 10099 03/26/13 78 FR 18246 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4701 12/05/11 05/24/12 05/24/12 07/09/12 77 FR 30972 77 FR 30915 07/17/12 77 FR 41955 07/20/12 10/26/12 77 FR 65230 11/30/12 77 FR 71354 11/30/12 77 FR 71353 Sfmt 4702 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338– 2797, Fax: 717 338–2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ84 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44367 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 314. • Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10–213) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 617; 47 U.S.C. 618; 47 U.S.C. 619 Abstract: These proceedings implement sections 716, 717, and 718 of the Communications Act, which were added by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), related to the accessibility of advanced communications services and equipment (section 716), recordkeeping and enforcement requirements for entities subject to sections 255, 716, and 718 (section 717); and accessibility of Internet browsers built into mobile phones (section 718). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period Extended. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... R&O .................... FNPRM Comment Period End. Announcement of Effective Date. Next Action Undetermined. 03/14/11 04/12/11 76 FR 13800 76 FR 20297 05/13/11 12/30/11 12/30/11 03/14/12 76 FR 82240 76 FR 82354 04/25/12 77 FR 24632 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2075, Email: rosaline.crawford@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK00 315. • Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225 Abstract: This FCC initiated this proceeding in its effort to ensure that IP CTS is available for eligible users only. In doing so, the FCC released an Interim Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to address certain practices related to the provision and marketing of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS). IP CTS is a form of relay service designed to allow people with hearing VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 loss to speak directly to another party on a telephone call and to simultaneously listen to the other party and read captions of what that party is saying over an IP-enabled device. To ensure that IP CTS is provided efficiently to persons who need to use this service, this new Order establishes the several requirements on a temporary basis from March 7, 2013 to September 3, 2013. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Order (Interim Rule). Order ................... NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 02/05/13 02/05/13 78 FR 8090 78 FR 8032 02/05/13 03/12/13 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O ( Release Date). Withdrawn ........... 06/21/12 10/17/12 77 FR 37362 05/14/13 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338– 2797, Fax: 717 338–2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ74 78 FR 8030 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Greg Hlibok, Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 559– 5158, TDD Phone: 202 418–0413, Email: gregory.hlibok@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK01 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Completed Actions 316. Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012—Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry Legal Authority: Pub. L. 112–96, sec 6507 Abstract: The Commission must issue by May 22, 2012, an NPRM to initiate a proceeding to create a Do-Not-Call registry for public safety answer points (PSAPs), as required by section 6507 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The statute requires the Commission to establish a registry that allows PSAPs to register their telephone numbers on a do-notcall list; prohibit the use of automatic dialing equipment to contact registered numbers; and implement a range of monetary penalties for disclosure of registered numbers and for use of automatic dialing equipment to contact such numbers. Timetable: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Office of Engineering and Technology Long-Term Actions 317. 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 seventh 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 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 44368 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 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 eighth Report and Order reallocated the 2155–2160 MHz band for fixed and mobile services and designates the 2155–2175 MHz band for Advanced 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 licensees’ relocation obligations. The ninth 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 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 ninth Report and Order. The Report and Orders and Declaratory Ruling concludes the Commission’s longstanding efforts to relocate the Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) from the 1990–2110 MHz band to the 2025–2110 MHz band, freeing up 35 megahertz of spectrum in order to foster the development of new and innovative services. This decision addresses the outstanding matter of Sprint Nextel Corporation’s (Sprint Nextel) inability to agree with Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators in the band on the sharing of the costs to relocate the BAS incumbents. To resolve this controversy, the Commission applied its timehonored relocation principles for emerging technologies previously adopted for the BAS band to the instant relocation process, where delays and unanticipated developments have left ambiguities and misconceptions among the relocating parties. In the process, the Commission balances the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS operations among all the new entrants in the different services that will operate in the band. The Commission proposed to modify its cost-sharing requirements for the 2 GHz BAS band because the circumstances surrounding the BAS transition are very different than what was expected when the cost-sharing requirements were adopted. The Commission believed that the best course of action was to propose new requirements that would address the ambiguity of applying the literal language of the current requirements to the changed circumstances, as well as balance the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS operations among all new entrants in the band based on the Commission’s relocation policies set forth in the Emerging Technologies proceeding. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 The Commission proposed to eliminate, as of January 1, 2009, the requirement that Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) licensees in the thirty largest markets and fixed BAS links in all markets be transitioned before the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators can begin offering service. The Commission also sought comments on how to mitigate interference between new MSS entrants and incumbent BAS licensees who had not completed relocation before the MSS entrants begin offering service. In addition, the Commission sought comments on allowing MSS operators to begin providing service in those markets where BAS incumbents have been transitioned. Timetable: 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 5th R&O, 11th R&O, 6th R&O, and Declaratory Ruling. R&O and NPRM FNPRM ............... 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 11/02/10 71 FR 41022 75 FR 67227 06/23/09 03/31/08 74 FR 29607 73 FR 16822 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, Email: rodney.small@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH65 318. 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 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44369 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 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 Action tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 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, Email: ikeltz@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI17 319. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 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: Jkt 229001 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. First R&O ............ FNPRM ............... R&O and MO&O Petitions for Reconsideration. Second MO&O .... Petitions for Recon. 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 02/09/11 75 FR 75814 76 FR 7208 FR FR FR FR FR 34103 66876 66897 7314 16870 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, Phone: 202 418–7506, Fax: 202 418– 1944, Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI52 320. 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 Rulemaking proposed 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 proposed to add coprimary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the existing Mobile-Satellite allocation. This would lay the groundwork for providing additional flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum in the future. The Commission also proposed 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 L-bands in order to create greater certainty and regulatory parity with bands licensed for terrestrial broadband service. The Commission also asked, 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 requested comment on ways to promote innovation and investment throughout the MSS bands while also ensuring market-wide mobile satellite capability PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 to serve important needs like disaster recovery and rural access. In the Report and Order the Commission amended its rules to make additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband networks while also ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite service capabilities. First, the Commission adds co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) 2 GHz band, consistent with the International Table of Allocations, allowing more flexible use of the band, including for terrestrial broadband services, in the future. Second, to create greater predictability and regulatory parity with the bands licensed for terrestrial mobile broadband service, the Commission extends its existing secondary market spectrum manager spectrum leasing policies, procedures, and rules that currently apply to wireless terrestrial services to terrestrial services provided using the Ancillary Terrestrial Component (ATC) of an MSS system. Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission’s rulemaking proceeding concerning 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, and published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). See 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission’s rules. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Reply Comment Period End. R&O .................... Petitions for Recon. Next Action Undetermined. 08/16/10 09/15/10 75 FR 49871 09/30/10 05/31/11 08/10/11 76 FR 31252 76 FR 49364 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, Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ46 321. 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) E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 44370 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to further its ongoing commitment to addressing America’s growing demand for wireless broadband services, to spur ongoing innovation and investment in mobile technology, and to 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. In the Report and Order, the Commission took preliminary steps toward making a significant portion of the UHF and VHF frequency bands (U/V Bands) currently used by the broadcast television service available for new uses. This action serves to further address the nation’s growing demand for wireless broadband services, promote the ongoing innovation and investment in mobile communications, and ensure that the United States keeps pace with the global wireless revolution. At the same time, the approach helps preserve broadcast television as a healthy, viable medium and would be consistent with the general proposal set forth in the National Broadband Plan to repurpose spectrum from the U/V bands for new wireless broadband uses through, in part, voluntary contributions of spectrum to an incentive auction. This action is consistent with the recent enactment by Congress of new incentive auction authority for the Commission (Spectrum Act). Specifically, this item sets out a framework by which two or more television licensees may share a single six MHz channel in connection with an incentive auction. However, the Report and Order did not act on the proposals in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish fixed and mobile allocations in the U/V bands or to improve TV service on VHF channels. The Report and Order stated that the Commission will undertake a broader rulemaking to implement the Spectrum Act’s provisions relating to an incentive auction for U/V band spectrum, and that it believes it will be more efficient to act on new allocations in the context of that rulemaking. In addition, the record created in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking does not establish a clear way forward to significantly increase the utility of the VHF bands for VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 the operation of television services. The Report and Order states that the Commission will revisit this matter in a future proceeding. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 02/01/11 03/18/11 76 FR 5521 05/23/12 77 FR 30423 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Deputy Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2925, Email: alan.stillwell@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ57 322. 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 proposed 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 growth, global competitiveness, and a better way of life for all Americans. In the Report and Order (R&O), the Commission revised and streamlined its rules to modernize the Experimental Radio Service (ERS). The rules adopted in the R&O updated the ERS to a more flexible framework to keep pace with the speed of modern technological change while continuing to provide an environment where creativity can thrive. To accomplish this transition, the Commission created three new types of ERS licenses—the program license, the medical testing license, and the compliance testing license—to benefit the development of new technologies, PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 expedite their introduction to the marketplace, and unleash the full power of innovators to keep the United States at the forefront of the communications industry. The Commission’s actions also modified the market trial rules to eliminate confusion and more clearly articulate its policies with respect to marketing products prior to equipment certification. The Commission believes that these actions will remove regulatory barriers to experimentation, thereby permitting institutions to move from concept to experimentation to finished product more rapidly and to more quickly implement creative problem-solving methodologies. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 02/08/11 03/10/11 76 FR 6928 04/29/13 78 FR 25138 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nnake Nweke, Chief, Experimental Licensing Branch, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0785, Email: nnake.nweke@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ62 323. Operation of Radar Systems in the 76–77 GHZ Band (ET Docket No. 11–90) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f) Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its rules to enable enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the 76– 77 GHz band to improve collision avoidance and driver safety. Vehicular radars can determine the exact distance and relative speed of objects in front of, beside, or behind a car to improve the driver’s ability to perceive objects under bad visibility conditions or objects that are in blind spots. These modifications to the rules will provide more efficient use of spectrum, and enable the automotive and fixed radar application industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers and the general public. The Commission takes this action in response to petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (‘‘TMC’’) and Era Systems Corporation (‘‘Era’’). This Report and Order amends the Commission’s rules to provide a more efficient use of the 76–77 GHz band, and to enable the automotive and aviation industries to develop enhanced safety E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44371 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda measures for drivers and the general public. Specifically, the Commission is eliminated the in-motion and not-inmotion distinction for vehicular radars, and instead adopted new uniform emission limits for forward, side, and rear-looking vehicular radars. This will facilitate enhanced vehicular radar technologies to improve collision avoidance and driver safety. The Commission also amended its rules to allow the operation of fixed radars at airport locations in the 76–77 GHz band for purposes of detecting foreign object debris on runways and monitoring aircraft and service vehicles on taxiways and other airport vehicle service areas that have no public vehicle access. The Commission took this action in response to petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (‘‘TMC’’) and Era Systems Corporation (‘‘Era’’). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 06/16/11 08/13/12 76 FR 35176 77 FR 48097 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Aamer Zain, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2437, Email: aamer.zain@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ68 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 324. • WRC–07 Implementation (ET Docket No. 12–338) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303 Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission proposed to amend Parts 1, 2, 74, 78, 87, 90, and 97 of its rules to implement allocation decisions from the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2007) (WRC 07) concerning portions of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum between 108 MHz and 20.2 GHz and to make certain updates to its rules in this frequency range. The NPRM follows the Commission’s July 2010 WRC–07 Table Clean-up Order, 75 FR 62924, October 13, 2010, which made certain nonsubstantive, editorial revisions to the Table of Frequency Allocations (Allocation Table) and to other related rules. The Commission also addressed the recommendations for implementation of the WRC–07 Final Acts that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) submitted to the Commission in August 2009. As part of VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 its comprehensive review of the Allocation Table, the Commission also proposed to make allocation changes that are not related to the WRC–07 Final Acts and update certain service rules, and requested comment on other allocation issues that concern portions of the RF spectrum between 137.5 kHz and 54.25 GHz. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 12/27/12 02/25/13 77 FR 76250 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Mooring, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2450, Fax: 202 418– 1944, Email: tom.mooring@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ93 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) International Bureau Long-Term Actions 325. 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. On October 17, 2012, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration that addressed various petitions for PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 reconsideration of the 2010 Second Report and Order. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... Second FNPRM .. FNPRM Comment Period End. 2nd R&O ............. Order on Recon .. 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 03/13/13 75 FR 45058 78 FR 2013 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, Email: jwhaley@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AF93 326. 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); * * * 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 is filed, the International Bureau (Bureau) issued a public notice establishing a cutoff date for other mutually exclusive satellite applications, and then considered all those applications together. In cases where sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the application 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 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 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44372 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 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: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 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). Next Action Undetermined. 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 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Andrea Kelly, Associate Chief, Satellite Division, Federal Communications Commission, VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7877, Fax: 202 418–0748, Email: andrea.kelly@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH98 327. 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; * * * Abstract: FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which carriers providing U.S.-international services are subject under 47 CFR part 43. The FCC adopted a First Report and Order that eliminated certain of those requirements. Specifically, it eliminated the quarterly reporting requirements for large carriers and foreign-affiliated switched resale carriers, 47 CFR 43.61(b), (c); the circuit addition report, 47 CFR 63.23(e); the division of telegraph tolls report, 47 CFR 43.53; and requirement to report separately for U.S offshore points, 43.61(a), 43.82(a). The FCC adopted a Second Report and Order that made additional reforms to further streamline and modernize the reporting requirements, including requiring providers of interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to submit data regarding their provision of international telephone services. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. First R&O ............ FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Second R&O ....... Next Action Undetermined. 04/12/04 05/12/11 05/12/11 09/02/11 69 FR 29676 76 FR 42567 76 FR 42613 01/15/13 78 FR 15615 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, Email: david.krech@fcc.gov RIN: 3060–AI42 328. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 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 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. Order on Recon .. Next Action Undetermined. 07/08/07 09/04/07 72 FR 39357 11/04/09 04/14/10 74 FR 57092 75 FR 19401 02/11/13 78 FR 9602 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0657, Fax: 202 418–2824, Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI90 329. Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(B)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended (IB Docket No. 11–133) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: FCC seeks comment on changes and other options to revise and simplify its policies and procedures implementing section 310(b)(4) for common carrier and aeronautical radio station licensees while continuing to ensure that we have the information we need to carry out our statutory duties. (The NPRM does not address our policies with respect to the application of section 310(b)(4) to broadcast licensees.) The proposals are designed to reduce to the extent possible the regulatory costs and burdens imposed on wireless common carrier and aeronautical applicants, licensees, and spectrum lessees; provide greater E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda transparency and more predictability with respect to the Commission’s filing requirements and review process; and facilitate investment from new sources of capital, while continuing to protect important interests related to national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and trade policy. The streamlining proposals in the NPRM may reduce costs and burdens currently imposed on licensees, including those licensees that are small entities, and accelerate the foreign ownership review process, while continuing to ensure that the Commission has the information it needs to carry out its statutory duties. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. First R&O ............ Second R&O (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. 08/09/11 01/04/12 76 FR 65472 08/22/12 04/18/13 77 FR 50628 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0427, Email: james.ball@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ70 330. International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11–80) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201–205; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: FCC is reviewing the International Settlements Policy (ISP), which governs how U.S. carriers negotiate with foreign carriers for the exchange of international traffic and is the structure by which the Commission has sought to respond to concerns that foreign carriers with market power are able to take advantage of the presence of multiple U.S. carriers serving a particular market. In the NPRM, the FCC proposes to further deregulate the international telephony market and enable U.S. consumers to enjoy competitive prices when they make calls to international destinations. First, it proposes to remove the ISP from all international routes, except Cuba. Second, the FCC seeks comment on a proposal to enable the Commission to better protect U.S. consumers from the effects of anticompetitive conduct by foreign carriers in instances necessitating Commission intervention. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 Specifically, it seeks comments on proposals and issues regarding the application of the Commission’s benchmarks policy. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Report and Order (release date). Next Action Undetermined. 05/13/11 09/02/11 76 FR 42625 11/29/12 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0427, Email: james.ball@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ77 331. • Revisions to Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission’s Rules To Govern the Use of Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (IB Docket No. 12–376) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c), (e), (f), (g), (j), (r), and (y) Abstract: In this docket, the Commission provide for the efficient licensing of two-way in-flight broadband services, including Internet access, to passengers and flight crews aboard commercial airliners and private aircraft. The Report and Order establishes technical and licensing rules for Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (ESAA), i.e., Earth stations on aircraft communicating with Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) geostationary-orbit (GSO) space stations operating in the 10.95– 11.2 GHz, 11.45–11.7 GHz, 11.7–12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth or downlink) and 14.0–14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space or uplink) frequency bands. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requests comment on a proposal to elevate the allocation status of ESAA in the 14.0–14.5 GHz band from secondary to primary, which would make the ESAA allocation equal to the allocations of Earth Stations on Vessels (ESV) and Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 04/20/05 03/08/13 03/18/13 06/21/13 70 FR 20508 78 FR 14920 78 FR 14952 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 44373 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0657, Fax: 202 418–2824, Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ96 332. • Reform of Rules and Policies on Foreign Carrier Entry Into the U.S. Telecommunications Market (IB Docket 12–299) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i)–(j); 47 U.S.C. 201–205;* * * Abstract: FCC is considering proposed changes in the criteria under which it considers certain applications from foreign carriers or affiliates of foreign carriers for entry into the U.S. market for international telecommunications services. It proposes to eliminate, or in the alternative, simplify the effective competitive opportunities test (ECO Text) adopted in 1995 for Commission review of foreign carrier applications. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 11/26/12 12/26/12 77 FR 70400 01/15/13 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0427, Email: james.ball@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ97 333. • Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12– 267) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 303 (c); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) as part of its ongoing efforts to update and streamline regulatory requirements. The NPRM initiated a comprehensive review of part 25 of the Commission’s rules, which governs licensing and operation of space stations and Earth stations. The amendments proposed in the NPRM modernize the rules to better E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44374 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda reflect evolving technology and reorganize and simplify existing requirements. Furthermore, the changes will remove unnecessary filing requirements for applicants requesting space and Earth station licenses, allowing applicants and licensees to save time, effort, and costs in preparing applications. Other changes are designed to remove unnecessary technical restrictions, enabling applicants to submit fewer waiver requests, which will ease administrative burdens in submitting and processing applications and reduce the amount of time spent on applications by applicants, licensees, and the Commission. Timetable: 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 action, the Commission made rule changes to improve the operation of the CableCard regime. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Action Date NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 11/25/12 12/24/12 77 FR 67172 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 ......... 3rd R&O .............. 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 07/08/11 68 68 69 70 72 75 76 01/22/13 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Andrea Kelly, Associate Chief, Satellite Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7877, Fax: 202 418–0748, Email: andrea.kelly@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ98 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Media Bureau Long-Term Actions tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 334. 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 video recorders, and television receivers with navigation capabilities). The separation of the security element from VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 FR Cite FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 10011 38089 29599 58255 66728 66776 4081 36040 40818 27256 40263 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, Email: brendan.murray@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG28 335. Broadcast Ownership Rules 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: Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires the Commission to review its ownership rules every four years and determine whether any such rules are necessary in the public interest as the result of competition. In 2002, the Commission undertook a comprehensive review of its broadcast multiple and cross-ownership limits examining: Cross-ownership 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 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 and radio and TV rules with a tiered approach based on the number of television stations in a market. 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. For the 2010 quadrennial review, five of the Commission’s media rules are the subject of review: The local TV ownership rule; the local radio ownership rule; the newspaper broadcast cross-ownership rule; the radio/TV cross-ownership rule; and the dual network rule. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... FNPRM ............... Second FNPRM .. R&O and Order on Recon. Notice of Inquiry .. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined 10/05/01 08/05/03 02/19/04 08/09/06 08/08/07 02/21/08 66 68 69 71 72 73 06/11/10 01/19/12 03/19/11 75 FR 33227 77 FR 2868 FR FR FR FR FR FR 50991 46286 9216 4511 44539 9481 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7334. RIN: 3060–AH97 336. 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 lowpower 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 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda permissible use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations. The Second Report and Order takes steps to resolve the remaining issues 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. 2nd R&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 07/07/11 76 FR 44821 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2324, Fax: 202 418–2827, Email: shaun.maher@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI38 337. 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; * * * 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: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Action 08/26/04 09/27/04 69 FR 52464 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7334. RIN: 3060–AI55 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 338. Program Access Rules—Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 12–68, 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. In October 2012, the Commission declined to extend the prohibition on exclusive contracts beyond the October 5, 2012, expiration date. The Commission also affirmed its expanded discovery procedures for program access complaints. In the accompanying FNPRM, the Commission sought comment on additional revisions to the program access rules. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Second NPRM .... Second NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... NPRM .................. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... 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 04/23/12 10/31/12 10/31/12 75 77 77 77 FR FR FR FR 9692 24302 66026 66052 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 44375 20554, Phone: 202 418–2132, Email: marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI87 339. 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, Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2132, Email: marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ04 340. 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 nonprofit 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 to 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 choose among entities filing mutually exclusive applications for LPFM licenses, the Commission established a point system favoring local ownership and locally-originated programming. E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44376 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 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 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. In the third FNPRM, the Commission seeks comment on the impact of the Local Community Radio Act on the procedures previously adopted. The Fourth Report and Order adopts translator application necessary policies to effectuate the requirement of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010. In the Fifth Report and Order, the Commission modified rules to implement provisions of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010. In the sixth Report and Order, the Commission adopted an LPFM service standard for second and adjacent channel spacing waivers. The Commission also adopted procedures for third adjacent channel interference complaints and remediation requirements. 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 ........... Second FNPRM .. Third FNPRM ...... tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 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 03/26/08 07/29/11 4th R&O .............. 5th R&O .............. 6th R&O .............. Next Action Undetermined 04/09/12 04/05/12 01/19/13 73 FR 3202 73 FR 12061 76 FR 454901 77 FR 21002 77 FR 20555 78 FR 2078 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Doyle, Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 Phone: 202 418–2700, Email: peter.doyle@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ07 341. 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. The Commission adopted a second FNPRM in order to develop a more comprehensive record regarding measures to assist Federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska native villages in obtaining commercial FM station authorizations. In the second R&O, the Commission adopted a number of procedures, procedural changes, and clarifications of existing rules and procedures, designed to promote ownership and programming diversity, especially by Native American tribes, and to promote the initiation and retention of radio service in and to smaller communities and rural areas. In the Third R&O, the Commission adopted procedures to enable a tribe or tribal entity to qualify for tribal allotments added to the FM allotment table. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. First R&O ............ FNPRM ............... 2nd FNPRM ........ 2nd R&O ............. 3rd R&O .............. Next Action Undetermined. 05/13/09 07/10/09 74 FR 22498 03/04/10 03/04/10 03/16/11 04/06/11 01/20/12 75 75 76 76 77 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 FR FR FR FR FR 9797 9856 14362 18942 2916 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, Email: peter.doyle@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ23 342. 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 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. Pursuant to a remand from the Third Circuit, the measures adopted in the 2009 Diversity Order were put forth for comment in the NPRM for the 2010 review of the Commission’s Broadcast Ownership rules. Timetable: Action Date R&O .................... 3rd FNPRM ......... R&O .................... 4th FNPRM ......... MO&O ................. NPRM .................. 5th NPRM ........... 6th FNPRM ......... Next Action Undetermined. 05/16/08 05/16/08 05/27/09 05/27/09 10/30/09 01/19/12 01/15/13 01/15/13 FR Cite 73 73 74 74 74 77 78 78 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 28361 28400 25163 25305 56131 2868 2934 2925 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44377 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7334. RIN: 3060–AJ27 343. Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Related to Retransmission Consent (MB Docket No. 10–71) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 325; 47 U.S.C. 534 Abstract: Cable systems and other multichannel video programming distributors are not entitled to retransmit a broadcast station’s signal without the station’s consent. This consent is known as ‘‘retransmission consent.’’ Since Congress enacted the retransmission consent regime in 1992, there have been significant changes in the video programming marketplace. In this proceeding, comment is sought on a series of proposals to streamline and clarify the Commission’s rules concerning or affecting retransmission consent negotiations. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 03/28/11 05/27/11 76 FR 17071 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2120, Email: diana.sokolow@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ55 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 344. Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11–43) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303 Abstract: The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (‘‘CVAA’’) requires reinstatement of the video description rules adopted by the Commission in 2000. ‘‘Video description,’’ which is the insertion of narrated descriptions of a television program’s key visual elements into natural pauses in the program’s dialogue, makes video programming more accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This proceeding was initiated to enable compliance with the CVAA. Timetable: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 Action Date FR Cite Timetable: NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 03/18/11 04/18/11 76 FR 14856 Action Date FR Cite 76 FR 55585 NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 06/22/12 07/23/12 77 FR 37638 09/08/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lyle Elder, Attorney, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2120, Email: lyle.elder@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ56 345. Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11–154) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 330(b); 47 U.S.C. 613; 47 U.S.C. 617 Abstract: Pursuant to the Commission’s responsibilities under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, this proceeding was initiated to adopt rules to govern the closed captioning requirements for the owners, providers, and distributors of video programming delivered using Internet protocol. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 09/28/11 03/20/12 76 FR 59963 77 FR 19480 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2120, Email: diana.sokolow@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ67 346. Noncommercial Educational Station Fundraising for Third-Party Nonprofit Organizations (MB Docket No. 12–106) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 399(b) Abstract: The proceeding was initiated to analyze the Commission’s longstanding policy prohibiting noncommercial educational broadcast stations from conducting on-air fundraising activities that interrupt regular programming for the benefit of third-party nonprofit organizations. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2132, Email: marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ79 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Media Bureau Completed Actions 347. Basic Service Tier Encryption (MB Docket No. 11–169) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 544q Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission evaluates a proposed rule to allow cable operators to encrypt the basic service tier in all-digital cable systems, provided that those operators undertake certain consumer protection measures. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Comment Period End. 10/27/11 11/28/11 76 FR 66666 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, Email: brendan.murray@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ76 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Managing Director Long-Term Actions 348. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 159 Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44378 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 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 .................. R&O .................... NPRM .................. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... NPRM .................. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... 2nd R&O ............. NPRM and Order R&O .................... NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Reply Comment Period End. R&O .................... NPRM .................. Next Action Undetermined. 04/06/06 08/02/06 05/02/07 08/16/07 08/16/07 05/28/08 08/26/08 08/26/08 05/12/09 06/02/09 08/11/09 04/26/10 07/19/10 05/26/11 06/09/11 71 71 72 72 72 73 73 73 74 74 74 75 75 76 08/10/11 05/17/12 05/31/12 76 FR 49333 77 FR 29275 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 17410 43842 24213 45908 46010 30563 50201 50285 22104 26329 40089 21536 41932 30605 06/07/12 08/03/12 08/17/12 77 FR 46307 77 FR 49749 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 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, Email: roland.helvajian@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI79 349. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 requirement that entities and individuals provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) at the time of registration; requiring FRN holders to provide their email 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 taxexempt status and notify the Commission of pending bankruptcy proceedings. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... Next Action Undetermined. 02/01/11 03/03/11 76 FR 5652 02/15/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Warren Firschein, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0844, Email: warren.firschein@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ54 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Long-Term Actions 350. 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 .... 08/02/96 08/02/96 01/16/98 06/28/99 11/04/99 12/29/99 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 FR Cite 61 61 63 64 64 64 FR FR FR FR FR FR 40374 40348 2631 34564 60126 72951 Action Date FR Cite Fourth MO&O ...... FNPRM ............... Order ................... R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Order to Stay ...... Order on Recon .. FNPRM ............... R&O, Second FNPRM. Second R&O ....... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. FNPRM, NOI ....... Second R&O ....... Order, Comment Period Extension. Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ NPRM .................. Second FNPRM .. 3rd R&O .............. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 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 65 66 66 67 67 09/07/04 06/20/07 09/18/07 69 FR 54037 72 FR 33948 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 11/18/10 01/07/11 75 FR 67321 75 FR 70604 76 FR 1126 FR FR FR FR FR 58657 31878 55618 36112 46909 68 FR 2914 68 FR 3214 69 FR 6578 02/18/11 04/28/11 08/04/11 08/04/11 09/28/11 11/02/11 76 76 76 76 FR FR FR FR 23713 47114 47114 59916 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, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG34 351. 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. The Public Notice seeks comment on whether the Commission, rather than States, should regulate multiline telephone systems, and whether part 68 of the Commission’s rules should be revised. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... Second FNPRM .. 10/11/94 01/23/03 02/11/04 59 FR 54878 68 FR 3214 69 FR 6595 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. NOI ...................... NOI Comment Period End. Public Notice (Release Date). Public Notice Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 02/11/04 01/13/05 03/29/05 69 FR 6578 70 FR 2405 01/13/11 03/14/11 76 FR 2297 05/21/12 08/06/12 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, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG60 352. 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: Date 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. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Action FR Cite 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, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG74 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 353. 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: Action Date FR Cite 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 ......... Fourth R&O ......... Fourth MO&O ...... Sixth NPRM ........ Fifth R&O ............ Seventh NPRM ... Sixth R&O ........... Eighth 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 ...... Third R&O ........... Fourth FNPRM .... Fourth FNPRM Comment Period End. Fourth R&O ......... Next Action Undetermined. 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 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 62 62 63 63 64 65 65 65 65 65 66 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 01/25/11 01/25/11 05/10/11 72 73 73 76 76 07/20/11 76 FR 62309 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 60199 60199 58645 58685 60123 48393 51788 53641 66644 66644 10660 10632 61002 68079 76697 21726 21671 17786 55149 1201 48814 29582 57750 51271 51271 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brian Marenco, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0838, Email: brian.marenco@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG85 354. Implementation of 911 Act (CC Docket No. 92–105, WT Docket No. 00–110) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 202; 47 U.S.C. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 44379 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. NPRM .................. Fifth R&O, First R&O, and MO&O. Final Rule ............ Next Action Undetermined. 09/19/00 65 FR 56752 09/19/00 01/14/02 65 FR 56757 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, Email: david.siehl@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH90 355. Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS Docket No. 11–82) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 251 Abstract: The 2004 Report and Order extended the Commission’s outage reporting requirements to non-wireline carriers and streamlined reporting through a new electronic template. Nine petitions for reconsideration were filed and remain pending. A Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the unique communications needs of airports also remains pending. The 2012 Report and Order extended the Commission’s outage reporting requirements to interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services where there is a complete loss of E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44380 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda connectivity that has the potential to affect at least 900,000 user minutes. Interconnected VoIP service providers will file outage reports through the same electronic mechanism as providers of other services. They will be required to submit a ‘‘Notification’’ and a ‘‘Final Report.’’ A notification is due within 4 hours of discovering a reportable outage when the outage affects a facility serving a 911 call center, and within 24 hours when the outage does not affect such facilities. A Final Report is due within 30 days. The Commission deferred action on extending the outage reporting requirements to broadband Internet services and to circumstances where technical conditions (such as packet loss, latency, and/or jitter) effectively prevent communication. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... R&O .................... Announcement of Effective Date and Partial Stay. Petition for Recon Amendment of Delegated Authority. Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Final Rule; Correction. Next Action Undetermined. 03/26/04 11/26/04 12/03/04 12/30/04 02/15/05 02/21/08 FR Cite 69 69 69 69 FR FR FR FR 15761 68859 70316 78338 70 FR 7737 73 FR 9462 08/02/10 05/13/11 08/08/11 76 FR 33686 02/21/12 01/30/13 77 FR 25088 78 FR 6216 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7452, Email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI22 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 356. E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (Dockets Nos. GN 11– 117, PS 07–114, WC 05–196, WC 04–36) 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: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM, NOI ....... Order, Extension of Comment Period. Comment Period End. 2nd FNPRM, NPRM. 2nd FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 03/29/04 06/29/05 06/29/05 09/12/05 69 FR 16193 70 FR 37307 70 FR 37273 06/20/07 09/18/07 72 FR 33948 11/02/10 01/07/11 75 FR 67321 76 FR 1126 358. Commercial Mobile Alert System 02/18/11 08/04/11 76 FR 47114 11/02/11 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, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI62 357. 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 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Zenji Nakazawa, Associate Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4701 Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7949, Email: zenji.nakazaw@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ01 Sfmt 4702 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 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: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. First R&O ............ Second R&O ....... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Third R&O ........... Order ................... 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 02/25/13 73 FR 54511 78 FR 16806 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7452, Email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ03 359. 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 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. E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda Timetable: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... 2nd R&O ............. Second NPRM .... Second NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM; NOI ....... Final Rule ............ 3rd R&O .............. Next Action Undetermined. 06/20/07 02/14/08 09/25/08 11/18/09 11/18/10 08/04/11 11/02/11 72 73 73 74 75 76 11/02/10 04/28/11 09/28/11 75 FR 67321 76 FR 23713 76 FR 59916 FR FR FR FR FR FR 33948 8617 55473 59539 70604 47114 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, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ52 360. • Private Land Radio Services/ Miscellaneous Wireless Communications Services Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 301–303; 47 U.S.C. 307–309; Pub. L. 112–96 Abstract: This action proposes technical rules to protect against harmful radio frequency interference in the spectrum designated for public safety services under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. Timetable: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Action 04/24/13 05/24/13 78 FR 24138 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Genaro Fullano, Legal Counsel, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1400, Email: genaro.fullano@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ99 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 Action Date 44381 FR Cite Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Next Action Undetermined. Completed Actions Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Trachtenberg, Associate Division Chief SCPD, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7369, Email: peter.trachtenberg@fcc.gov. Christina Clearwater, Assistant Division Chief, SCPD, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1893, Email: christina.clearwater@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH83 361. 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 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. 3rd R&O .............. 01/12/10 03/30/10 75 FR 4760 02/03/11 76 FR 12600 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, Email: eric.ehrenreich@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ33 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) 363. 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 .............. Stay Order ........... 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 03/29/11 03/29/11 71 FR 70671 76 FR 17347 76 FR 17353 Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Long-Term Actions 362. 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 ............... 2nd R&O ............. 11/21/00 09/28/05 01/19/06 08/30/07 08/30/07 04/28/10 04/28/10 05/06/11 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 FR Cite 65 70 71 72 72 75 75 76 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 69891 56612 3029 50085 50064 22263 22338 26199 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, Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI35 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44382 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 364. 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’ 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: 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. Order ................... Next Action Undetermined. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Action 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 02/01/12 77 FR 16470 Action 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, Email: kelly.quinn@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI88 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 365. 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. In addition, the Commission has sought comment on a proposal intended to make it possible to use wider channel bandwidths for the provision of broadband services in these spectrum bands. The proposed changes may permit operators to use spectrum more efficiently, and to provide higher data rates to consumers, thereby advancing key goals of the National Broadband Plan. Timetable: Jkt 229001 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... MO&O ................. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. MO&O ................. 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 73 FR 26032 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Action Date FR Cite MO&O ................. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 09/28/09 09/28/09 10/13/09 74 FR 49335 74 FR 49356 06/03/10 05/27/11 07/22/11 75 FR 33729 76 FR 32901 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommuncations Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0797, Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ12 366. 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 Final Rule ............ Next Action Undetermined. 01/29/09 03/02/09 74 FR 5117 04/03/09 05/26/11 74 FR 15271 76 FR 33653 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, Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ16 367. 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 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 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 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: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Action 11/14/07 01/14/08 72 FR 64013 06/25/08 08/11/08 73 FR 35995 Action Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Associate Division Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7235, Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ19 368. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 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 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: Jkt 229001 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 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Associate Division Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7235, Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ20 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 44383 369. 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 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 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44384 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 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 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 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 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, Email: bill.stafford@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ21 370. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 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: Katherine M. Harris, Deputy Chief, Commercial Wireless Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0609, Fax: 202 418– 7224, Email: kharris@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ22 371. 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, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommuncations Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0797, Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ28 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 372. 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 ............... 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 ............ Order on Recon .. Next Action Undetermined. 08/03/06 09/20/06 05/02/07 05/23/07 71 FR 48506 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 03/01/13 74 FR 8868 74 FR 8868 78 FR 19424 72 FR 24238 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Paul D’Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1550, Fax: 202 418–7447, Email: paul.dari@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ35 373. 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 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44385 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 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: Action Date 11/22/06 02/20/07 71 FR 67510 05/23/07 01/26/12 77 FR 3935 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeff Steinberg, Deputy Chief, Spectrum and Competition Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0896 RIN: 3060–AJ36 374. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules 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 .. 5th R&O (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined 06/13/07 04/14/10 05/27/10 04/18/13 72 FR 32582 75 FR 19340 75 FR 29677 ................ 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, Email: rodney.conway@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ37 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined 08/05/10 11/22/10 75 FR 52185 09/27/11 09/27/11 10/25/11 76 FR 59559 76 FR 59614 09/05/12 09/05/12 10/22/12 77 FR 54421 77 FR 54511 FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. New NPRM Comment Period End. Order on Remand Next Action Undetermined. 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-tomultipoint communications. Timetable: 375. 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 ................ Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommuncations Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0797, Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov RIN: 3060–AJ47 376. 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. 05/21/10 07/20/10 75 FR 28517 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Action Date NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined FR Cite 08/19/10 ................ Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Dan Abeyta, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1538, Email: dan.abeyta@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ50 377. 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: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... R&O .................... 2nd R&O ............. 4th Order on Recon. Next Action Undetermined. 10/14/10 01/18/11 75 FR 67060 11/29/11 12/16/11 12/28/11 07/03/12 08/14/12 76 76 76 77 77 FR FR FR FR FR 73830 78384 81562 39435 48453 ................ 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 378. 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 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44386 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 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 value, utilization, innovation, and investment in MSS spectrum generally. Timetable: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Action 07/15/10 09/30/10 75 FR 49871 04/06/11 76 FR 31252 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeremy Marcus, Assistant Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0059, Fax: 202 418–7257, Email: jeremy.marcus@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ59 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 379. Improving Spectrum Efficiency Through Flexible Channel Spacing and Bandwidth Utilization for Economic Area-Based 800 MHZ Specialized Mobile Radio Licensees (WT Docket Nos. 12–64 AND 11–110) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308 Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to allow EA-based 800 MHz SMR Licensees in 813.5–824/858.5–869 MHz to exceed the channel spacing and bandwidth limitation in section 90.209 of the Commission’s rules subject to conditions. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Petition for Recon Public Notice. Petition for Recon PN Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 03/29/12 04/13/12 77 FR 18991 05/24/12 08/16/12 77 FR 33972 77 FR 53163 09/27/12 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brian Regan, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2849, Email: brian.regan@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ71 380. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2000–2020 MHZ and 2180–2200 MHZ Bands Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 153; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 333 Abstract: In the Report and Order, the Commission increased the Nation’s supply of spectrum for mobile broadband by removing unnecessary barriers to flexible use of spectrum currently assigned to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) in the 2 GHz band. This action carries out a recommendation in the National Broadband Plan that the Commission enable the provision of stand-alone terrestrial services in this spectrum. We do so by adopting service, technical, assignment, and licensing rules for this spectrum. These rules are designed to provide for flexible use of this spectrum, to encourage innovation and investment in mobile broadband, and to provide a PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 stable regulatory environment in which broadband deployment could develop. Timetable: Action Date NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM .................. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 04/17/12 04/17/12 05/05/13 FR Cite 77 FR 22720 78 FR 8229 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeremy Marcus, Assistant Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0059, Fax: 202 418–7257, Email: jeremy.marcus@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ73 381. Promoting Interoperability in the 700 MHZ Commercial Spectrum; Interoperability of Mobile User Equipment Across Paired Commercial Spectrum Blocks in the 700 MHZ Band Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154 (j); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307(a); 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(3); 47 U.S.C. 316(a)(1); 47 CFR 1.401 et seq. Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on whether the customers of lower 700 MHz B and C block licensees would experience harmful interference—and if so, to what degree—if the lower 700 MHz band were interoperable. The Commission also explores the next steps should it find that interoperability would cause limited or no harmful interference to lower 700 MHz B and C block licensees, or that such interference can reasonably be mitigated through industry efforts and/or through modifications to the Commission’s technical rules or other regulatory measures. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 04/02/12 06/01/12 77 FR 19575 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brenda Boykin, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2062, Email: brenda.boykin@fcc.gov. E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44387 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda RIN: 3060–AJ78 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 382. • Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Related to the 1915–1920 MHZ and 1995–2000 MHZ Bands (WT Docket No. 12—357) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310 Abstract: The Commission proposes rules for the Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) H Block that would make available tem megahertz of flexible use. The proposal would extend the widely deployed Personal Communications Services (PCS) band, which is used by the four national providers as well as regional and rural providers to offer mobile service across the nation. The additional spectrum for mobile use will help ensure that the speed, capacity, and ubiquity of the nation’s wireless networks keeps pace with the skyrocketing demand for mobile services. Today’s action is a first step in implementing the Congressional directive in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act) that we grant new initial licenses for the 1915–1920 MHz and 1995–2000 MHz bands (the Lower H Block and Upper H Block, respectively) through a system of competitive bidding—unless doing so would cause harmful interference to commercial mobile service licenses in the 1930–1985 MHz (PCS downlink) band. The potential for harmful interference to the PCS downlink band relates only to the Lower H Block transmissions, and may be addressed by appropriate technical rules, including reduced power limits on H Block devices. We therefore propose to pair and license the Lower H Block and the Upper H Block for flexible use, including mobile broadband, with an aim to assign the licenses through competitive bidding in 2013. In the event that we conclude that the Lower H Block cannot be used without causing harmful interference to PCS, we propose to license the Upper H Block for full power and seek comment on appropriate use for the Lower H Block, including Unlicensed PCS. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 01/08/13 03/06/13 78 FR 1166 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeremy Marcus, Assistant Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0059, Fax: 202 418–7257, Email: jeremy.marcus@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ86 383. • Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 and 95 of the Commission’s Rules To Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters (WT Docket No. 10–4) Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: This action adopts new technical, operational, and registration requirements for signal boosters, and creates two classes of signal boosters— Consumer and Industrial—with distinct regulatory requirements for each, thereby establishing a two-step transition process for equipment certification for both consumer and industrial signal boosters sold and marketed in the United States. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 05/10/11 04/11/13 76 FR 26983 78 FR 21555 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Joyce Jones, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 1327, Email: joyce.jones@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ87 384. • Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Governing Certain Aviation Ground Station Equipment (Squitter) (WT Docket Nos. 10–61 AND 09–42) Legal Authority: 48 Stat 1066, 1082 as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 151–156; 47 U.S.C. 301; * * * Abstract: This action amends part 87 rules to authorize new ground station technologies to promote safety and allow use of frequency 1090 MHz by aeronautical utility mobile stations for airport surface detection equipment commonly referred to as ‘‘squitters,’’ to help reduce collisions between aircraft and airport ground vehicles. Timetable: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. 04/28/10 03/01/13 75 FR 22352 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2155, Fax: 202 418– 7247, Email: tim.maguire@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ88 385. • Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Commercial Radio Operators (WT Docket No. 10–177) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(a)2 Abstract: This action amends parts 0, 1, 13, 80, and 87 of the Commission’s rules concerning commercial radio operator licenses for maritime and aviation radio stations in order to reduce administrative burdens on the telecom industry. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 10/29/10 04/18/13 75 FR 66709 78 FR 23150 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Stanislava Kimball, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1306, Email: stanislava.kimball@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ91 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau Long-Term Actions 386. 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 lowincome, rural, insular, and high-cost E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 44388 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 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; 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, 2011) 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 on 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 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: 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 ....... 11/08/96 61 FR 63778 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4701 05/08/97 05/08/97 07/10/97 07/18/97 62 62 62 62 FR FR FR FR 32862 32862 40742 41294 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 68 FR 12020 68 FR 10724 Sfmt 4702 FR FR FR FR FR 9232 10846 11254 34653 79543 Action Date FR Cite Second R&O and FNPRM. Twenty–Fifth Order on Recon, R&O, Order, and FNPRM. NPRM .................. Order ................... Order ................... 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 .................. 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NPRM .................. 06/20/03 68 FR 36961 07/16/03 68 FR 41996 07/17/03 07/24/03 08/06/03 08/19/03 68 68 68 68 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 69 69 69 69 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 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 74 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 2395 10199 17872 26906 30024 32699 48236 56494 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 42333 47453 46500 49707 3130 40839 48232 55983 19321 29960 21779 41658 65850 71 FR 1721 71 FR 2042 72 FR 28936 44389 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda Action Date R&O .................... Order ................... NPRM .................. NPRM .................. NPRM .................. Order and NPRM R&O .................... Order ................... R&O .................... Order ................... 3rd Order on Recon. Public Notice ....... FNPRM ............... Public Notice ....... Order ................... Next Action Undetermined. 12/03/10 01/27/11 03/02/11 03/02/11 03/23/11 06/27/11 12/28/11 03/09/12 03/30/12 05/23/12 05/24/12 75 76 76 76 76 76 76 77 77 77 77 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 75393 4827 11407 11632 16482 37307 81562 14297 19125 30411 30904 05/31/12 06/07/12 07/26/12 08/30/12 77 77 77 77 FR FR FR FR 32113 33896 43773 52616 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nakesha Woodward, Program Support Assistant, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1502, Email: kesha.woodward@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AF85 387. 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. On February 15, 2005, the Commission adopted an Order that extended the Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues until March 1, 2007. Timetable: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Order ................... Order ................... Next Action Undetermined. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Action 12/04/00 02/06/02 03/22/05 65 FR 75657 67 FR 5670 70 FR 14466 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7380, Fax: 202 418– 6768, Email: cathy.zima@fcc.gov. VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 RIN: 3060–AH72 FR Cite Jkt 229001 388. 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-ofreturn 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 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 were due on April 23, 2004, and May 10, 2004. Timetable: Action 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. 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, Email: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH74 389. National Exchange Carrier Association Petition Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; . . . 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, Email: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI47 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44390 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 390. IP–Enabled Services Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; * * * Abstract: The notice seeks comment on ways in which the Commission might categorize or regulate IP-enabled services. It poses questions regarding the proper allocation of jurisdiction over each category of IP-enabled 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. Timetable: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 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 .................... Public Notice ....... Announcement of Effective Date. Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... NPRM, Order, & NOI (Release Date). 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 10/14/09 03/19/10 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 73 73 73 74 74 74 75 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 43546 44136 45908 61813 61882 70808 72358 9463 9507 28057 37624 39551 52808 13235 05/20/10 06/11/10 04/13/13 75 FR 28249 75 FR 33303 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Deputy Chief, Competition Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 Phone: 202 418–0942, Email: tim.stelzig@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI48 391. Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07–135) Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (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 sought comment on the types of activities that are caused increases in interstate access demand and the effects of such demand increases on the cost structures of LECs. The Commission also sought comment on several means of ensuring just and reasonable rates going forward. The NPRM invited comment on potential traffic stimulation by rate-of-return 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 were filed on April 1, 2011, and reply comments were filed on April 18, 2011. In the USF/ICC Transformation Order, we defined access stimulation. The access stimulation definition we adopted has two conditions: (1) A revenue sharing condition; and (2) an additional traffic volume condition, which is met where the LEC either; (a) has a three-to-one interstate terminatingto-originating traffic ratio in a calendar month; or (b) has had more than a 100 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 percent growth in interstate originating and/or terminating switched access minutes of use in a month compared to the same month in the preceding year. If both conditions are satisfied, the LEC generally must file revised tariffs to account for its increased traffic. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... R&O and FNPRM Next Action Undetermined. 11/15/07 12/17/07 72 FR 64179 03/02/11 12/08/11 76 FR 11632 76 FR 76623 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, Email: douglas.slotten@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ02 392. 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 on the part 36 category relationships and jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of 5 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 3 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. In 2011, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional year to June 2012. In 2012, the E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional 2 years to June 2014. 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 .................... R&O .................... Report and Order 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 05/27/11 05/23/12 74 75 76 77 FR FR FR FR 23955 30301 30840 30410 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ted Burmeister, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7389, Email: theodore.burmeister@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ06 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 393. 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 .................. NPRM Comment Period End. 10/15/08 11/14/08 73 FR 60997 VerDate Mar<15>2010 12/15/08 02/28/11 03/30/11 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 76 FR 12308 Jkt 229001 Action Date Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. FR Cite 04/14/11 ................ Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7380, Fax: 202 418– 6768, Email: cathy.zima@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ14 394. 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: Action Date NPRM .................. Order ................... Order ................... NPRM .................. Next Action Undetermined. 05/16/07 07/02/08 10/15/08 02/08/11 ................ FR Cite 72 73 73 76 FR FR FR FR 27519 37861 60997 10827 395. 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 2009, the FCC launched a public process to determine whether and what actions might be necessary to preserve the characteristics that have allowed the Internet to grow into an indispensable platform supporting our Nation’s economy and civic life. After receiving input from more than 100,000 individuals and organizations and Frm 00033 Fmt 4701 several public workshops, this process has made clear that the Internet has thrived because of its freedom and openness—the absence of any gatekeeper blocking lawful uses of the network or picking winners and losers online. The Open Internet Order builds on the bipartisan Internet Policy Statement the Commission adopted in 2005. The Order requires that all broadband providers are required to be transparent by disclosing their network management practices, performance, and commercial terms; fixed providers may not block lawful content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices; fixed providers may not unreasonably discriminate in transmitting lawful network traffic; mobile providers may not block access to lawful Web sites, or applications that compete with their voice or video telephony services; and all providers may engage in ‘‘reasonable network management,’’ such as managing the network to address congestion or security issues. The rules do not prevent broadband providers from offering specialized services, such as facilitiesbased VoIP; do not prevent providers from blocking unlawful content or unlawful transfers of content; and do not supersede any obligation or authorization a provider may have to address the needs of emergency communications or law enforcement, public safety, or national security authorities. Timetable: Action Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Carol Simpson, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2391, Fax: 202 418–2816, Email: carol.simpson@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ15 PO 00000 44391 Sfmt 4702 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. Order ................... OMB Approval Notice. Rules Effective .... Public Notice Petition for Recon. Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 11/30/09 04/26/10 74 FR 62638 09/10/10 11/04/10 75 FR 55297 09/23/11 09/21/11 76 FR 59192 76 FR 58512 11/20/11 11/14/11 76 FR 74721 12/27/11 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, Email: matthew.warner@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ30 E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23 44392 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Unified Agenda 396. Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No. 07–244) 418–7958, Fax: 202 418–1413, Email: melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ32 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 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: 397. Electronic Tariff Filing System (WC Docket No. 10–141) Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O and FNPRM R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS23 Action 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, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:42 Jul 22, 2013 Jkt 229001 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 (EFTS), available for voluntary filing by incumbent LECs. The Bureau also announced that the use of ETFS would 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. On June 9, 2011, the Commission adopted rule revisions to require all tariff filiers to file tariffs using ETFS. Carriers were given a 60-day window in order to make their initial filings on ETFS. On October 13, 2011, the Commission announced that all tariff filiers should file their initial Base Document and/or Informational Tariff using the ETFS between November 17, 2011 and January 17, 2012. After January 17, 2012, all carriers would be required to use ETFS on a going-forward basis to file their tariff documents. Timetable: PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 9990 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Report and Order Next Action Undetermined. 08/11/10 09/10/10 75 FR 48629 09/27/10 07/20/11 76 FR 43206 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Pamela Arluk, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1540, Email: pamela.arluk@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ41 398. Implementation of Section 224 of the Act; A National Broadband Plan for Our Future (WC Docket No. 07–245, GN Docket No. 09–51) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i0; 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 224 Abstract: In 2010, the Commission released an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that implemented certain pole attachment recommendations of the National Broadband Plan and sought comment with regard to others. On April 7, 2011, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration that sets forth a comprehensive regulatory scheme for access to poles, and modifies existing rules for pole attachment rates and enforcement. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... Declaratory Ruling R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 02/06/08 07/15/10 08/03/10 05/09/11 FR Cite 73 75 75 76 FR FR FR FR 6879 41338 45494 26620 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jonathan Reel, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0637, Email: jonathan.reel@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ64 [FR Doc. 2013–17078 Filed 7–22–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P E:\FR\FM\23JYP23.SGM 23JYP23

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Vol. 78

Tuesday,

No. 141

July 23, 2013

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Federal Communications Commission





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 78 , No. 141 / Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / 
Unified Agenda

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Ch. I


Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions--
Spring 2013

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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
304.......................  Implementation of the              3060-AG58
                             Telecommunications Act of
                             1996; Access to
                             Telecommunications
                             Service,
                             Telecommunications
                             Equipment, and Customer
                             Premises Equipment by
                             Persons With Disabilities.
305.......................  Rules and Regulations              3060-AI14
                             Implementing the
                             Telephone Consumer
                             Protection Act (TCPA) of
                             1991 (CG Docket No. 02-
                             278).
306.......................  Rules and Regulations              3060-AI15
                             Implementing Section 225
                             of the Communications Act
                             (Telecommunications Relay
                             Service) (CG Docket No.
                             03-123).
307.......................  Consumer Information and           3060-AI61
                             Disclosure and Truth in
                             Billing and Billing
                             Format.
308.......................  Closed-Captioning of Video         3060-AI72
                             Programming (Section 610
                             Review).
309.......................  Accessibility of                   3060-AI75
                             Programming Providing
                             Emergency Information.
310.......................  Empowering Consumers to            3060-AJ51
                             Avoid Bill Shock (Docket
                             No. 10-207).
311.......................  Contributions to the               3060-AJ63
                             Telecommunications Relay
                             Services Fund (CG Docket
                             No. 11-47).
312.......................  Empowering Consumers to            3060-AJ72
                             Prevent and Detect
                             Billing for Unauthorized
                             Charges (``Cramming'').
313.......................  Implementation of the              3060-AJ84
                             Middle Class Tax Relief
                             and Job Creation Act of
                             2012/Establishment of a
                             Public Safety Answering
                             Point Do-Not-Call
                             Registry.
314.......................  Implementation of Sections         3060-AK00
                             716 and 717 of the
                             Communications Act of
                             1934, as Enacted by the
                             Twenty-First Century
                             Communications and Video
                             Accessibility Act of 2010
                             (CG Docket No. 10-213).
315.......................  Misuse of Internet                 3060-AK01
                             Protocol (IP) Captioned
                             Telephone Service;
                             Telecommunications Relay
                             Services and Speech-to-
                             Speech Services for
                             Individuals with Hearing
                             and Speech.
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       Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau--Completed Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
316.......................  Implementation of the              3060-AJ74
                             Middle Class Tax Relief
                             and Job Creation Act of
                             2012--Establishment of a
                             Public Safety Answering
                             Point Do-Not-Call
                             Registry.
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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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317.......................  New Advanced Wireless              3060-AH65
                             Services (ET Docket No.
                             00-258).
318.......................  Exposure to Radiofrequency         3060-AI17
                             Electromagnetic Fields.
319.......................  Unlicensed Operation in            3060-AI52
                             the TV Broadcast Bands
                             (ET Docket No. 04-186).
320.......................  Fixed and Mobile Services          3060-AJ46
                             in the Mobile Satellite
                             Service (ET Docket No. 10-
                             142).
321.......................  Innovation in the                  3060-AJ57
                             Broadcast Television
                             Bands (ET Docket No. 10-
                             235).
322.......................  Radio Experimentation and          3060-AJ62
                             Market Trials Under Part
                             5 of the Commission's
                             Rules and Streamlining
                             Other Related Rules (ET
                             Docket No. 10-236).
323.......................  Operation of Radar Systems         3060-AJ68
                             in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET
                             Docket No. 11-90).
324.......................  WRC-07 Implementation (ET          3060-AJ93
                             Docket No. 12-338).
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                 International Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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325.......................  Establishment of Rules and         3060-AF93
                             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.
326.......................  Space Station Licensing            3060-AH98
                             Reform (IB Docket No. 02-
                             34).
327.......................  Reporting Requirements for         3060-AI42
                             U.S. Providers of
                             International
                             Telecommunications
                             Services (IB Docket No.
                             04-112).
328.......................  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).
329.......................  Review of Foreign                  3060-AJ70
                             Ownership Policies for
                             Common Carrier and
                             Aeronautical Radio
                             Licensees Under Section
                             310(b)(4) of the
                             Communications Act of
                             1934, as Amended (IB
                             Docket No. 11-133).
330.......................  International Settlements          3060-AJ77
                             Policy Reform (IB Docket
                             No. 11-80).
331.......................  Revisions to Parts 2 and           3060-AJ96
                             25 of the Commission's
                             Rules to Govern the Use
                             of Earth Stations Aboard
                             Aircraft (IB Docket No.
                             12-376).
332.......................  Reform of Rules and                3060-AJ97
                             Policies on Foreign
                             Carrier Entry Into the
                             U.S. Telecommunications
                             Market (IB Docket 12-299).
333.......................  Comprehensive Review of            3060-AJ98
                             Licensing and Operating
                             Rules for Satellite
                             Services (IB Docket No.
                             12-267).
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                     Media Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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334.......................  Competitive Availability           3060-AG28
                             of Navigation Devices (CS
                             Docket No. 97-80).
335.......................  Broadcast Ownership Rules.         3060-AH97
336.......................  Establishment of Rules for         3060-AI38
                             Digital Low-Power
                             Television, Television
                             Translator, and
                             Television Booster
                             Stations (MB Docket No.
                             03-185).
337.......................  Joint Sales Agreements in          3060-AI55
                             Local Television Markets
                             (MB Docket No. 04-256).
338.......................  Program Access Rules--             3060-AI87
                             Sunset of Exclusive
                             Contracts Prohibition and
                             Examination of
                             Programming Tying
                             Arrangements (MB Docket
                             Nos. 12-68, 07-198).
339.......................  Broadcast Localism (MB             3060-AJ04
                             Docket No. 04-233).
340.......................  Creating a Low Power Radio         3060-AJ07
                             Service (MM Docket No. 99-
                             25).
341.......................  Policies To Promote Rural          3060-AJ23
                             Radio Service and To
                             Streamline Allotment and
                             Assignment Procedures (MB
                             Docket No. 09-52).
342.......................  Promoting Diversification          3060-AJ27
                             of Ownership in the
                             Broadcast Services (MB
                             Docket No. 07-294).
343.......................  Amendment of the                   3060-AJ55
                             Commission's Rules
                             Related to Retransmission
                             Consent (MB Docket No. 10-
                             71).
344.......................  Video Description:                 3060-AJ56
                             Implementation of the
                             Twenty-First Century
                             Communications and Video
                             Accessibility Act of 2010
                             (MB Docket No.11-43).
345.......................  Closed Captioning of               3060-AJ67
                             Internet Protocol-
                             Delivered Video
                             Programming:
                             Implementation of the
                             Twenty-First Century
                             Communications and Video
                             Accessibility Act of 2010
                             (MB Docket No. 11-154).
346.......................  Noncommercial Educational          3060-AJ79
                             Station Fundraising for
                             Third-Party Nonprofit
                             Organizations (MB Docket
                             No. 12-106).
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                     Media Bureau--Completed Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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347.......................  Basic Service Tier                 3060-AJ76
                             Encryption (MB Docket No.
                             11-169).
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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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348.......................  Assessment and Collection          3060-AI79
                             of Regulatory Fees.
349.......................  Amendment of Part 1 of the         3060-AJ54
                             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
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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350.......................  Revision of the Rules To           3060-AG34
                             Ensure Compatibility With
                             Enhanced 911 Emergency
                             Calling Systems.
351.......................  Enhanced 911 Services for          3060-AG60
                             Wireline.
352.......................  In the Matter of the               3060-AG74
                             Communications Assistance
                             for Law Enforcement Act.
353.......................  Development of                     3060-AG85
                             Operational, Technical,
                             and Spectrum Requirements
                             for Public Safety
                             Communications
                             Requirements.
354.......................  Implementation of 911 Act          3060-AH90
                             (CC Docket No. 92-105, WT
                             Docket No. 00-110).
355.......................  Commission Rules                   3060-AI22
                             Concerning Disruptions to
                             Communications (PS Docket
                             No. 11-82).
356.......................  E911 Requirements for IP-          3060-AI62
                             Enabled Service Providers
                             (Dockets Nos. GN 11-117,
                             PS 07-114, WC 05-196, WC
                             04-36).
357.......................  Stolen Vehicle Recovery            3060-AJ01
                             System (SVRS).
358.......................  Commercial Mobile Alert            3060-AJ03
                             System.
359.......................  Wireless E911 Location             3060-AJ52
                             Accuracy Requirements; PS
                             Docket No. 07-114.
360.......................  Private Land Radio                 3060-AJ99
                             Services/Miscellaneous
                             Wireless Communications
                             Services.
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      Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau--Completed Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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361.......................  Emergency Alert System....         3060-AJ33
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          Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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362.......................  Reexamination of Roaming           3060-AH83
                             Obligations of Commercial
                             Mobile Radio Service
                             Providers.
363.......................  Review of Part 87 of the           3060-AI35
                             Commission's Rules
                             Concerning Aviation (WT
                             Docket No. 01-289).
364.......................  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).
365.......................  Facilitating the Provision         3060-AJ12
                             of Fixed and Mobile
                             Broadband Access,
                             Educational, and Other
                             Advanced Services in the
                             2150-2162 and 2500-2690
                             MHz Bands.
366.......................  Amendment of the Rules             3060-AJ16
                             Regarding Maritime
                             Automatic Identification
                             Systems (WT Docket No. 04-
                             344).
367.......................  Service Rules for Advanced         3060-AJ19
                             Wireless Services in the
                             2155-2175 MHz Band.
368.......................  Service Rules for Advanced         3060-AJ20
                             Wireless Services in the
                             1915 to 1920 MHz, 1995 to
                             2000 MHz, 2020 to 2025
                             MHz, and 2175 to 2180 MHz
                             Bands.
369.......................  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.
370.......................  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.
371.......................  Amendment of Part 101 to           3060-AJ28
                             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).
372.......................  In the Matter of Service           3060-AJ35
                             Rules for the 698 to 746,
                             747 to 762, and 777 to
                             792 MHz Bands.
373.......................  National Environmental Act         3060-AJ36
                             Compliance for Proposed
                             Tower Registrations; In
                             the Matter of Effects on
                             Migratory Birds.
374.......................  Amendment of Part 90 of            3060-AJ37
                             the Commission's Rules.
375.......................  Amendment of Part 101 of           3060-AJ47
                             the Commission's Rules
                             for Microwave Use and
                             Broadcast Auxiliary
                             Service Flexibility.
376.......................  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.
377.......................  Universal Service Reform           3060-AJ58
                             Mobility Fund (WT Docket
                             No. 10-208).
378.......................  Fixed and Mobile Services          3060-AJ59
                             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.
379.......................  Improving Spectrum                 3060-AJ71
                             Efficiency Through
                             Flexible Channel Spacing
                             and Bandwidth Utilization
                             for Economic Area-Based
                             800 MHz Specialized
                             Mobile Radio Licensees
                             (WT Docket Nos. 12-64 and
                             11-110).
380.......................  Service Rules for Advanced         3060-AJ73
                             Wireless Services in the
                             2000-2020 MHz and 2180-
                             2200 MHz Bands.
381.......................  Promoting Interoperability         3060-AJ78
                             in the 700 MHz Commercial
                             Spectrum;
                             Interoperability of
                             Mobile User Equipment
                             Across Paired Commercial
                             Spectrum Blocks in the
                             700 MHz Band.

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382.......................  Service Rules for Advanced         3060-AJ86
                             Wireless Services of the
                             Middle Class Tax Relief
                             and Job Creation Act of
                             2012 Related to the 1915-
                             1920 MHz and 1995-2000
                             MHz Bands (WT Docket No.
                             12-357).
383.......................  Amendment of Parts 1, 2,           3060-AJ87
                             22, 24, 27, 90 and 95 of
                             the Commission's Rules to
                             Improve Wireless Coverage
                             Through the Use of Signal
                             Boosters (WT Docket No.
                             10-4).
384.......................  Amendment of the                   3060-AJ88
                             Commission's Rules
                             Governing Certain
                             Aviation Ground Station
                             Equipment (Squitter) (WT
                             Docket Nos. 10-61 and 09-
                             42).
385.......................  Amendment of the                   3060-AJ91
                             Commission's Rules
                             Concerning Commercial
                             Radio Operators (WT
                             Docket No. 10-177).
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             Wireline Competition Bureau--Long-Term Actions
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                                                           Regulation
       Sequence No.                    Title             Identifier No.
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386.......................  Implementation of the              3060-AF85
                             Universal Service
                             Portions of the 1996
                             Telecommunications Act.
387.......................  2000 Biennial Regulatory           3060-AH72
                             Review--Telecommunication
                             s Service Quality
                             Reporting Requirements.
388.......................  Access Charge Reform and           3060-AH74
                             Universal Service Reform.
389.......................  National Exchange Carrier          3060-AI47
                             Association Petition.
390.......................  IP-Enabled Services.......         3060-AI48
391.......................  Establishing Just and              3060-AJ02
                             Reasonable Rates for
                             Local Exchange Carriers
                             (WC Docket No. 07-135).
392.......................  Jurisdictional Separations         3060-AJ06
393.......................  Service Quality, Customer          3060-AJ14
                             Satisfaction,
                             Infrastructure and
                             Operating Data Gathering
                             (WC Docket Nos. 08-190,
                             07-139, 07-204, 07-273,
                             07-21).
394.......................  Form 477; Development of           3060-AJ15
                             Nationwide Broadband Data
                             To Evaluate Reasonable
                             and Timely Deployment of
                             Advanced Services to All
                             Americans.
395.......................  Preserving the Open                3060-AJ30
                             Internet; Broadband
                             Industry Practices.
396.......................  Local Number Portability           3060-AJ32
                             Porting Interval and
                             Validation Requirements
                             (WC Docket No. 07-244).
397.......................  Electronic Tariff Filing           3060-AJ41
                             System (WC Docket No. 10-
                             141).
398.......................  Implementation of Section          3060-AJ64
                             224 of the Act; A
                             National Broadband Plan
                             for Our Future (WC Docket
                             No. 07-245, GN Docket No.
                             09-51).
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau

Long-Term Actions

304. 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 
telecommunications equipment and services to persons with disabilities.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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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
Petition for Waiver.................   11/01/07  72 FR 61813
Public Notice.......................   11/01/07  72 FR 61882
Final Rule..........................   04/21/08  73 FR 21251
Public Notice.......................   08/01/08  73 FR 45008
Extension of Waiver.................   05/15/08  73 FR 28057
Extension of Waiver.................   05/06/09  74 FR 20892
Public Notice.......................   05/07/09  74 FR 21364
Extension of Waiver.................   07/29/09  74 FR 37624
NPRM................................   03/14/11  76 FR 13800
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   04/12/11  76 FR 20297
FNPRM...............................   12/30/11  76 FR 82240
Comment Period End..................   03/14/12
R&O.................................   12/30/11  76 FR 82354
Announcement of Effective Date......   04/25/12  77 FR 24632
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, Email: 
cheryl.king@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AG58

305. 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

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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.
    Following a January 22, 2010, NPRM, the Commission released a 
Report and Order requiring telemarketers to obtain prior express 
written consent, including by electronic means, before making an 
autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing call to a wireless number or 
before making a prerecorded telemarketing call to a residential line; 
eliminating the ``established business relationship'' exemption to the 
consent requirement for prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential 
lines; requiring telemarketers to provide an automated, interactive 
``opt-out'' mechanism during autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing 
calls to wireless numbers and during prerecorded telemarketing calls to 
residential lines; and requiring that the abandoned call rate for 
telemarketing calls be calculated on a ``per-campaign'' basis.
    On November 29, 2012, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling 
clarifying that sending a one-time text message confirming a consumer's 
request that no further text messages be sent does not violate the 
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) or the Commission's rules as 
long as the confirmation text only confirms receipt of the consumer's 
opt-out request, and does not contain marketing, solicitations, or an 
attempt to convince the consumer to reconsider his or her opt-out 
decision. The ruling applies only when the sender of the text messages 
has obtained prior express consent, as required by the TCPA and 
Commission rules, from the consumer to be sent text messages using an 
automatic telephone dialing system.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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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
R&O.................................   06/11/12  77 FR 34233
Public Notice.......................   06/30/10  75 FR 34244
Public Notice (Recon Petitions         10/03/12  77 FR 60343
 Filed).
Announcement of Effective Date......   10/16/12  77 FR 63240
Opposition End Date.................   10/18/12
Rule Corrections....................   11/08/12  77 FR 66935
Declaratory Ruling (Release Date)...   11/29/12
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kurt Schroeder, Deputy Chief, Consumer Policy 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 
418-0966, Email: kurt.schroeder@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI14

306. 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 related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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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

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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
NPRM................................   05/02/11  76 FR 24442
Order...............................   07/25/11  76 FR 44326
Final Rule (Order)..................   09/27/11  76 FR 59551
Final Rule; Announcement of            11/22/11  76 FR 72124
 Effective Date.
Proposed Rule (Public Notice).......   02/28/12  77 FR 11997
Comment Period End..................   03/20/12
Proposed Rule (FNPRM)...............   02/01/12  77 FR 4948
FNPRM Comment Period End............   02/28/12
First R&O...........................   07/25/12  77 FR 43538
Public Notice.......................   10/29/12  77 FR 65526
Comment Period End..................   11/29/12
Order on Reconsideration............   12/26/12  77 FR 75894
Order...............................   02/05/13  78 FR 8030
Order (Interim Rule)................   02/05/13  78 FR 8032
NPRM................................   02/05/13  78 FR 8090
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, Email: 
karen.strauss@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI15

307. 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 Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (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 
that 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 October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking (NPRM) 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.
    On July 12, 2011, the Commission released an NPRM proposing rules 
that would assist consumers in detecting and preventing the placement 
of unauthorized charges on their telephone bills, an unlawful and 
fraudulent practice, commonly referred to as ``cramming.''
    On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address 
``cramming'' on wireline telephone bills and released an FNPRM seeking 
comment on additional measures to protect wireline and wireless 
consumers from unauthorized charges.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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FNPRM...............................   05/25/05  70 FR 30044
R&O.................................   05/25/05  70 FR 29979
NOI.................................   08/28/09
Public Notice.......................   05/20/10  75 FR 28249
Public Notice.......................   06/11/10  75 FR 33303
NPRM................................   11/26/10  75 FR 72773
NPRM................................   08/23/11  76 FR 52625
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/21/11
Order (Reply Comment Period            11/30/11  76 FR 74017
 Extended).
Reply Comment Period End............   12/05/11
R&O.................................   05/24/12  77 FR 30915
FNPRM...............................   05/24/12  77 FR 30972
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/09/12
Order (Comment Period Extended).....   07/17/12  77 FR 41955
Comment Period End..................   07/20/12
Announcement of Effective Dates.....   10/26/12  77 FR 65230
Correction of Final Rule............   11/30/12  77 FR 71353
Correction of Final Rule............   11/30/12  77 FR 71354
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John B. Adams, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2854, Email: johnb.adams@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI61

308. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/03/97  62 FR 4959
R&O.................................   09/16/97  62 FR 48487
Order on Recon......................   10/20/98  63 FR 55959
NPRM................................   09/26/05  70 FR 56150
Order and Declaratory Ruling........   01/13/09  74 FR 1594
NPRM................................   01/13/09  74 FR 1654
Final Rule Correction...............   09/11/09  74 FR 46703
Final Rule Announcement of Effective   02/19/10  75 FR 7370
 Date.
Order...............................   02/19/10  75 FR 7368
Order Suspending Effective Date.....   02/19/10  75 FR 7369
Waiver Order........................   10/04/10  75 FR 61101
Public Notice.......................   11/17/10  75 FR 70168
Interim Final Rule (Order)..........   11/01/11  76 FR 67376
Final Rule (MO&O)...................   11/01/11  76 FR 67377
NPRM................................   11/01/11  76 FR 67397
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/16/11
Public Notice.......................   05/04/12  77 FR 26550
Public Notice.......................   12/15/12  77 FR 72348
Next Action Undetermined............
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    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, Email: 
eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI72

309. Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information

    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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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FNPRM...............................   01/21/98  63 FR 3070

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NPRM................................   12/01/99  64 FR 67236
NPRM Correction.....................   12/22/99  64 FR 71712
Second R&O..........................   05/09/00  65 FR 26757
R&O.................................   09/11/00  65 FR 54805
Final Rule; Correction..............   09/20/00  65 FR 5680
NPRM................................   11/28/12  77 FR 70970
R&O (Release Date)..................   04/09/13
FNPRM (Release Date)................   04/09/13
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: 
eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI75

310. Empowering Consumers To Avoid Bill Shock (Docket No. 10-207)

    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 a 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Public Notice.......................   05/20/10  75 FR 28249
NPRM................................   11/26/10  75 FR 72773
Next Action Undetermined............
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy 
Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 
338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ51

311. Contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (CG 
Docket No. 11-47)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 
U.S.C. 616
    Abstract: The Commission prescribes by regulation the obligations 
of each provider of interconnected and non-interconnected Voice over 
Internet Protocol (VoIP) service to participate in and contribute to 
the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in a manner that 
is consistent with and comparable to such fund.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   04/04/11  76 FR 18490
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/04/11
Final Rule..........................   10/25/11  76 FR 65965
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights 
Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2075, Email: 
rosaline.crawford@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ63

312. Empowering Consumers To Prevent and Detect Billing for 
Unauthorized Charges (``Cramming'')

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 
U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: On July 12, 2011, the Commission released a Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking proposing rules that would assist consumers in 
detecting and preventing the placement of unauthorized charges on 
telephone bills, an unlawful and fraudulent practice commonly referred 
to as ``cramming.''
    On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address 
``cramming'' on wireline telephone bills and released a Further Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on additional measures to 
protect wireline and wireless consumers from unauthorized charges.
    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   08/23/11  76 FR 52625
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/21/11
Order (Extends Reply Comment Period)   11/30/11  76 FR 74017
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/05/11
FNPRM...............................   05/24/12  77 FR 30972
R&O.................................   05/24/12  77 FR 30915
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/09/12
Order (Extends Reply Comment Period)   07/17/12  77 FR 41955
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/20/12
Announcement of Effective Dates.....   10/26/12  77 FR 65230
Correction of Final Rule............   11/30/12  77 FR 71354
Correction of Final Rule............   11/30/12  77 FR 71353
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John B. Adams, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2854, Email: johnb.adams@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ72

313. Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act 
of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call 
Registry

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 112-96 sec 6507
    Abstract: The Commission issued, on May 22, 2012, an NPRM to 
initiate a proceeding to create a Do-Not-Call registry for public 
safety answer points (PSAPs), as required by section 6507 of the Middle 
Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The statute requires the 
Commission to establish a registry that allows PSAPs to register their 
telephone numbers on a do-not-call list; prohibit the use of automatic 
dialing equipment to contact registered numbers; and implement a range 
of monetary penalties for disclosure of registered numbers and for use 
of automatic dialing equipment to contact such numbers. On October 17, 
2012, the commission adopted final rules implementing the statutory 
requirements described above.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/21/12  77 FR 37362
R&O.................................   10/29/12  77 FR 71131
Correction Amendments...............   02/13/13  78 FR 10099
Announcement of Effective Date......   03/26/13  78 FR 18246
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy 
Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 
338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ84

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314.  Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century 
Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10-
213)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 
U.S.C. 617; 47 U.S.C. 618; 47 U.S.C. 619
    Abstract: These proceedings implement sections 716, 717, and 718 of 
the Communications Act, which were added by the Twenty-First Century 
Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), related to 
the accessibility of advanced communications services and equipment 
(section 716), recordkeeping and enforcement requirements for entities 
subject to sections 255, 716, and 718 (section 717); and accessibility 
of Internet browsers built into mobile phones (section 718).
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   03/14/11  76 FR 13800
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   04/12/11  76 FR 20297
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/13/11
FNPRM...............................   12/30/11  76 FR 82240
R&O.................................   12/30/11  76 FR 82354
FNPRM Comment Period End............   03/14/12
Announcement of Effective Date......   04/25/12  77 FR 24632
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights 
Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2075, Email: 
rosaline.crawford@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK00

315.  Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone 
Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech 
Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225
    Abstract: This FCC initiated this proceeding in its effort to 
ensure that IP CTS is available for eligible users only. In doing so, 
the FCC released an Interim Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) to address certain practices related to the provision and 
marketing of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS). IP 
CTS is a form of relay service designed to allow people with hearing 
loss to speak directly to another party on a telephone call and to 
simultaneously listen to the other party and read captions of what that 
party is saying over an IP-enabled device. To ensure that IP CTS is 
provided efficiently to persons who need to use this service, this new 
Order establishes the several requirements on a temporary basis from 
March 7, 2013 to September 3, 2013.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   02/05/13  78 FR 8090
Order (Interim Rule)................   02/05/13  78 FR 8032
Order...............................   02/05/13  78 FR 8030
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/12/13
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Greg Hlibok, Chief, Disability Rights Office, 
Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 559-5158, 
TDD Phone: 202 418-0413, Email: gregory.hlibok@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK01

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau

Completed Actions

316. Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act 
of 2012--Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call 
Registry

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 112-96, sec 6507
    Abstract: The Commission must issue by May 22, 2012, an NPRM to 
initiate a proceeding to create a Do-Not-Call registry for public 
safety answer points (PSAPs), as required by section 6507 of the Middle 
Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The statute requires the 
Commission to establish a registry that allows PSAPs to register their 
telephone numbers on a do-not-call list; prohibit the use of automatic 
dialing equipment to contact registered numbers; and implement a range 
of monetary penalties for disclosure of registered numbers and for use 
of automatic dialing equipment to contact such numbers.
    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   06/21/12  77 FR 37362
R&O ( Release Date).................   10/17/12
Withdrawn...........................   05/14/13
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy 
Div., Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 
338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ74

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Engineering and Technology

Long-Term Actions

317. 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 seventh 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

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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 eighth Report and Order reallocated the 2155-2160 MHz band for 
fixed and mobile services and designates the 2155-2175 MHz band for 
Advanced 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 licensees' relocation 
obligations.
    The ninth 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 
ninth Report and Order.
    The Report and Orders and Declaratory Ruling concludes the 
Commission's longstanding efforts to relocate the Broadcast Auxiliary 
Service (BAS) from the 1990-2110 MHz band to the 2025-2110 MHz band, 
freeing up 35 megahertz of spectrum in order to foster the development 
of new and innovative services. This decision addresses the outstanding 
matter of Sprint Nextel Corporation's (Sprint Nextel) inability to 
agree with Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators in the band on the 
sharing of the costs to relocate the BAS incumbents. To resolve this 
controversy, the Commission applied its time-honored relocation 
principles for emerging technologies previously adopted for the BAS 
band to the instant relocation process, where delays and unanticipated 
developments have left ambiguities and misconceptions among the 
relocating parties. In the process, the Commission balances the 
responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS 
operations among all the new entrants in the different services that 
will operate in the band.
    The Commission proposed to modify its cost-sharing requirements for 
the 2 GHz BAS band because the circumstances surrounding the BAS 
transition are very different than what was expected when the cost-
sharing requirements were adopted. The Commission believed that the 
best course of action was to propose new requirements that would 
address the ambiguity of applying the literal language of the current 
requirements to the changed circumstances, as well as balance the 
responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS 
operations among all new entrants in the band based on the Commission's 
relocation policies set forth in the Emerging Technologies proceeding.
    The Commission proposed to eliminate, as of January 1, 2009, the 
requirement that Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) licensees in the 
thirty largest markets and fixed BAS links in all markets be 
transitioned before the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators can 
begin offering service. The Commission also sought comments on how to 
mitigate interference between new MSS entrants and incumbent BAS 
licensees who had not completed relocation before the MSS entrants 
begin offering service. In addition, the Commission sought comments on 
allowing MSS operators to begin providing service in those markets 
where BAS incumbents have been transitioned.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/23/01  66 FR 7438
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/09/01  .......................
Final Report........................   04/11/01  66 FR 18740
FNPRM...............................   09/13/01  66 FR 47618
MO&O................................   09/13/01  66 FR 47591
First R&O...........................   10/25/01  66 FR 53973
Petition for Recon..................   11/02/01  66 FR 55666
Second R&O..........................   01/24/03  68 FR 3455
Third NPRM..........................   03/13/03  68 FR 12015
Seventh R&O.........................   12/29/04  69 FR 7793
Petition for Recon..................   04/13/05  70 FR 19469
Eighth R&O..........................   10/26/05  70 FR 61742
Order...............................   10/26/05  70 FR 61742
NPRM................................   10/26/05  70 FR 61752
Public Notice.......................   12/14/05  70 FR 74011
Ninth R&O and Order.................   05/24/06  71 FR 29818
Petition for Recon..................   07/19/06  71 FR 41022
5th R&O, 11th R&O, 6th R&O, and        11/02/10  75 FR 67227
 Declaratory Ruling.
R&O and NPRM........................   06/23/09  74 FR 29607
FNPRM...............................   03/31/08  73 FR 16822
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    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, Email: 
rodney.small@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH65

318. 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

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with guidelines for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/08/03  68 FR 52879
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/08/03  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: ikeltz@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI17

319. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/18/04  69 FR 34103
First R&O...........................   11/17/06  71 FR 66876
FNPRM...............................   11/17/06  71 FR 66897
R&O and MO&O........................   02/17/09  74 FR 7314
Petitions for Reconsideration.......   04/13/09  74 FR 16870
Second MO&O.........................   12/06/10  75 FR 75814
Petitions for Recon.................   02/09/11  76 FR 7208
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Phone: 202 418-7506, Fax: 202 
418-1944, Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI52

320. 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 Rulemaking proposed 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 
proposed to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the existing 
Mobile-Satellite allocation. This would lay the groundwork for 
providing additional flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum in the 
future. The Commission also proposed 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 L-bands 
in order to create greater certainty and regulatory parity with bands 
licensed for terrestrial broadband service.
    The Commission also asked, 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 requested 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.
    In the Report and Order the Commission amended its rules to make 
additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband 
networks while also ensuring that the United States maintains robust 
mobile satellite service capabilities. First, the Commission adds co-
primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the Mobile Satellite Service 
(MSS) 2 GHz band, consistent with the International Table of 
Allocations, allowing more flexible use of the band, including for 
terrestrial broadband services, in the future. Second, to create 
greater predictability and regulatory parity with the bands licensed 
for terrestrial mobile broadband service, the Commission extends its 
existing secondary market spectrum manager spectrum leasing policies, 
procedures, and rules that currently apply to wireless terrestrial 
services to terrestrial services provided using the Ancillary 
Terrestrial Component (ATC) of an MSS system.
    Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission's 
rulemaking proceeding concerning 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, and published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). See 1.4(b)(1) of the 
Commission's rules.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/16/10  75 FR 49871
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/15/10  .......................
Reply Comment Period End............   09/30/10  .......................
R&O.................................   05/31/11  76 FR 31252
Petitions for Recon.................   08/10/11  76 FR 49364
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ46

321. 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)

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    Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to further its 
ongoing commitment to addressing America's growing demand for wireless 
broadband services, to spur ongoing innovation and investment in mobile 
technology, and to 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.
    In the Report and Order, the Commission took preliminary steps 
toward making a significant portion of the UHF and VHF frequency bands 
(U/V Bands) currently used by the broadcast television service 
available for new uses. This action serves to further address the 
nation's growing demand for wireless broadband services, promote the 
ongoing innovation and investment in mobile communications, and ensure 
that the United States keeps pace with the global wireless revolution. 
At the same time, the approach helps preserve broadcast television as a 
healthy, viable medium and would be consistent with the general 
proposal set forth in the National Broadband Plan to repurpose spectrum 
from the U/V bands for new wireless broadband uses through, in part, 
voluntary contributions of spectrum to an incentive auction. This 
action is consistent with the recent enactment by Congress of new 
incentive auction authority for the Commission (Spectrum Act). 
Specifically, this item sets out a framework by which two or more 
television licensees may share a single six MHz channel in connection 
with an incentive auction.
    However, the Report and Order did not act on the proposals in the 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish fixed and mobile allocations 
in the U/V bands or to improve TV service on VHF channels. The Report 
and Order stated that the Commission will undertake a broader 
rulemaking to implement the Spectrum Act's provisions relating to an 
incentive auction for U/V band spectrum, and that it believes it will 
be more efficient to act on new allocations in the context of that 
rulemaking. In addition, the record created in response to the Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking does not establish a clear way forward to 
significantly increase the utility of the VHF bands for the operation 
of television services. The Report and Order states that the Commission 
will revisit this matter in a future proceeding.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/01/11  76 FR 5521
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/18/11  .......................
R&O.................................   05/23/12  77 FR 30423
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Deputy Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2925, Email: 
alan.stillwell@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ57

322. 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 proposed 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 growth, global competitiveness, and a better way of 
life for all Americans.
    In the Report and Order (R&O), the Commission revised and 
streamlined its rules to modernize the Experimental Radio Service 
(ERS). The rules adopted in the R&O updated the ERS to a more flexible 
framework to keep pace with the speed of modern technological change 
while continuing to provide an environment where creativity can thrive. 
To accomplish this transition, the Commission created three new types 
of ERS licenses--the program license, the medical testing license, and 
the compliance testing license--to benefit the development of new 
technologies, expedite their introduction to the marketplace, and 
unleash the full power of innovators to keep the United States at the 
forefront of the communications industry. The Commission's actions also 
modified the market trial rules to eliminate confusion and more clearly 
articulate its policies with respect to marketing products prior to 
equipment certification. The Commission believes that these actions 
will remove regulatory barriers to experimentation, thereby permitting 
institutions to move from concept to experimentation to finished 
product more rapidly and to more quickly implement creative problem-
solving methodologies.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/08/11  76 FR 6928
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/10/11  .......................
R&O.................................   04/29/13  78 FR 25138
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Nnake Nweke, Chief, Experimental Licensing Branch, 
Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and 
Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
0785, Email: nnake.nweke@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ62

323. Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHZ Band (ET Docket No. 
11-90)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f)
    Abstract: The Commission proposes to amend its rules to enable 
enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the 76-77 GHz band to improve 
collision avoidance and driver safety. Vehicular radars can determine 
the exact distance and relative speed of objects in front of, beside, 
or behind a car to improve the driver's ability to perceive objects 
under bad visibility conditions or objects that are in blind spots. 
These modifications to the rules will provide more efficient use of 
spectrum, and enable the automotive and fixed radar application 
industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers and the 
general public. The Commission takes this action in response to 
petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (``TMC'') 
and Era Systems Corporation (``Era'').
    This Report and Order amends the Commission's rules to provide a 
more efficient use of the 76-77 GHz band, and to enable the automotive 
and aviation industries to develop enhanced safety

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measures for drivers and the general public. Specifically, the 
Commission is eliminated the in-motion and not-in-motion distinction 
for vehicular radars, and instead adopted new uniform emission limits 
for forward, side, and rear-looking vehicular radars. This will 
facilitate enhanced vehicular radar technologies to improve collision 
avoidance and driver safety. The Commission also amended its rules to 
allow the operation of fixed radars at airport locations in the 76-77 
GHz band for purposes of detecting foreign object debris on runways and 
monitoring aircraft and service vehicles on taxiways and other airport 
vehicle service areas that have no public vehicle access. The 
Commission took this action in response to petitions for rulemaking 
filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (``TMC'') and Era Systems Corporation 
(``Era'').
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/16/11  76 FR 35176
R&O.................................   08/13/12  77 FR 48097
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Aamer Zain, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2437, Email: 
aamer.zain@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ68

324.  WRC-07 Implementation (ET Docket No. 12-338)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 
U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303
    Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the 
Commission proposed to amend Parts 1, 2, 74, 78, 87, 90, and 97 of its 
rules to implement allocation decisions from the World 
Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2007) (WRC 07) concerning 
portions of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum between 108 MHz and 20.2 
GHz and to make certain updates to its rules in this frequency range. 
The NPRM follows the Commission's July 2010 WRC-07 Table Clean-up 
Order, 75 FR 62924, October 13, 2010, which made certain 
nonsubstantive, editorial revisions to the Table of Frequency 
Allocations (Allocation Table) and to other related rules. The 
Commission also addressed the recommendations for implementation of the 
WRC-07 Final Acts that the National Telecommunications and Information 
Administration (NTIA) submitted to the Commission in August 2009. As 
part of its comprehensive review of the Allocation Table, the 
Commission also proposed to make allocation changes that are not 
related to the WRC-07 Final Acts and update certain service rules, and 
requested comment on other allocation issues that concern portions of 
the RF spectrum between 137.5 kHz and 54.25 GHz.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/27/12  77 FR 76250
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/25/13  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tom Mooring, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2450, Fax: 202 
418-1944, Email: tom.mooring@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ93

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

International Bureau

Long-Term Actions

325. 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.
    On October 17, 2012, the Commission released an Order on 
Reconsideration that addressed various petitions for reconsideration of 
the 2010 Second Report and Order.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/15/95  60 FR 35166
R&O.................................   03/11/97  62 FR 11083
FNPRM...............................   04/18/97  62 FR 19095
Second FNPRM........................   01/15/08  73 FR 2437
FNPRM Comment Period End............   03/17/08  .......................
2nd R&O.............................   05/20/10  75 FR 45058
Order on Recon......................   03/13/13  78 FR 2013
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    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, Email: jwhaley@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AF93

326. 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); * * *
    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 
is filed, the International Bureau (Bureau) issued a public notice 
establishing a cutoff date for other mutually exclusive satellite 
applications, and then considered all those applications together. In 
cases where sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the application 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, first-served'' 
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 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

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that different procedures were better-suited for different kinds of 
satellite applications. For most geostationary orbit (GSO) satellite 
applications, the Commission adopted a first-come, first-served 
approach. For most non-geostationary 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/19/02  67 FR 12498
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/02/02  .......................
Second R&O (Release Date)...........   06/20/03  68 FR 62247
Second FNPRM (Release Date).........   07/08/03  68 FR 53702
Third R&O (Release Date)............   07/08/03  68 FR 63994
FNPRM...............................   08/27/03  68 FR 51546
First R&O...........................   08/27/03  68 FR 51499
FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/27/03  .......................
Fourth R&O (Release Date)...........   04/16/04  69 FR 67790
Fifth R&O, First Order on Recon        07/06/04  69 FR 51586
 (Release Date).
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Andrea Kelly, Associate Chief, Satellite Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7877, Fax: 202 418-
0748, Email: andrea.kelly@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH98

327. 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; * * *
    Abstract: FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which 
carriers providing U.S.-international services are subject under 47 CFR 
part 43. The FCC adopted a First Report and Order that eliminated 
certain of those requirements. Specifically, it eliminated the 
quarterly reporting requirements for large carriers and foreign-
affiliated switched resale carriers, 47 CFR 43.61(b), (c); the circuit 
addition report, 47 CFR 63.23(e); the division of telegraph tolls 
report, 47 CFR 43.53; and requirement to report separately for U.S 
offshore points, 43.61(a), 43.82(a). The FCC adopted a Second Report 
and Order that made additional reforms to further streamline and 
modernize the reporting requirements, including requiring providers of 
interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) to submit data 
regarding their provision of international telephone services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/12/04  69 FR 29676
First R&O...........................   05/12/11  76 FR 42567
FNPRM...............................   05/12/11  76 FR 42613
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/02/11  .......................
Second R&O..........................   01/15/13  78 FR 15615
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    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, Email: 
david.krech@fcc.gov
    RIN: 3060-AI42

328. 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 Ku-band uplink at 14.0-14.5 GHz and Ku-band downlink 
11.72-12.2 GHz on a primary basis, and in the extended Ku-band 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/08/07  72 FR 39357
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/04/07  .......................
R&O.................................   11/04/09  74 FR 57092
Petition for Reconsideration........   04/14/10  75 FR 19401
Order on Recon......................   02/11/13  78 FR 9602
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-
2824, Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI90

329. Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Common Carrier and 
Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(B)(4) of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as Amended (IB Docket No. 11-133)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 
U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 
403
    Abstract: FCC seeks comment on changes and other options to revise 
and simplify its policies and procedures implementing section 310(b)(4) 
for common carrier and aeronautical radio station licensees while 
continuing to ensure that we have the information we need to carry out 
our statutory duties. (The NPRM does not address our policies with 
respect to the application of section 310(b)(4) to broadcast 
licensees.) The proposals are designed to reduce to the extent possible 
the regulatory costs and burdens imposed on wireless common carrier and 
aeronautical applicants, licensees, and spectrum lessees; provide 
greater

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transparency and more predictability with respect to the Commission's 
filing requirements and review process; and facilitate investment from 
new sources of capital, while continuing to protect important interests 
related to national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and 
trade policy. The streamlining proposals in the NPRM may reduce costs 
and burdens currently imposed on licensees, including those licensees 
that are small entities, and accelerate the foreign ownership review 
process, while continuing to ensure that the Commission has the 
information it needs to carry out its statutory duties.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/09/11  76 FR 65472
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/04/12  .......................
First R&O...........................   08/22/12  77 FR 50628
Second R&O (Release Date)...........   04/18/13  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0427, Email: james.ball@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ70

330. International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11-80)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 
U.S.C. 201-205; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 
303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 403
    Abstract: FCC is reviewing the International Settlements Policy 
(ISP), which governs how U.S. carriers negotiate with foreign carriers 
for the exchange of international traffic and is the structure by which 
the Commission has sought to respond to concerns that foreign carriers 
with market power are able to take advantage of the presence of 
multiple U.S. carriers serving a particular market. In the NPRM, the 
FCC proposes to further deregulate the international telephony market 
and enable U.S. consumers to enjoy competitive prices when they make 
calls to international destinations. First, it proposes to remove the 
ISP from all international routes, except Cuba. Second, the FCC seeks 
comment on a proposal to enable the Commission to better protect U.S. 
consumers from the effects of anticompetitive conduct by foreign 
carriers in instances necessitating Commission intervention. 
Specifically, it seeks comments on proposals and issues regarding the 
application of the Commission's benchmarks policy.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/13/11  76 FR 42625
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/02/11  .......................
Report and Order (release date).....   11/29/12  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0427, Email: james.ball@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ77

331.  Revisions to Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission's Rules To 
Govern the Use of Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (IB Docket No. 12-376)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 
U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c), (e), (f), (g), (j), (r), and (y)
    Abstract: In this docket, the Commission provide for the efficient 
licensing of two-way in-flight broadband services, including Internet 
access, to passengers and flight crews aboard commercial airliners and 
private aircraft. The Report and Order establishes technical and 
licensing rules for Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (ESAA), i.e., Earth 
stations on aircraft communicating with Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) 
geostationary-orbit (GSO) space stations operating in the 10.95-11.2 
GHz, 11.45-11.7 GHz, 11.7-12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth or downlink) and 
14.0-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space or uplink) frequency bands. The Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking requests comment on a proposal to elevate the 
allocation status of ESAA in the 14.0-14.5 GHz band from secondary to 
primary, which would make the ESAA allocation equal to the allocations 
of Earth Stations on Vessels (ESV) and Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations 
(VMES).
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/20/05  70 FR 20508
R&O.................................   03/08/13  78 FR 14920
NPRM................................   03/18/13  78 FR 14952
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/21/13  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-
2824, Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ96

332.  Reform of Rules and Policies on Foreign Carrier Entry 
Into the U.S. Telecommunications Market (IB Docket 12-299)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i)-
(j); 47 U.S.C. 201-205;* * *
    Abstract: FCC is considering proposed changes in the criteria under 
which it considers certain applications from foreign carriers or 
affiliates of foreign carriers for entry into the U.S. market for 
international telecommunications services. It proposes to eliminate, or 
in the alternative, simplify the effective competitive opportunities 
test (ECO Text) adopted in 1995 for Commission review of foreign 
carrier applications.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/26/12  77 FR 70400
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/26/12  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   01/15/13  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0427, Email: james.ball@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ97

333.  Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for 
Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12-267)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 161; 
47 U.S.C. 303 (c); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
    Abstract: The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) as part of its ongoing efforts to update and streamline 
regulatory requirements. The NPRM initiated a comprehensive review of 
part 25 of the Commission's rules, which governs licensing and 
operation of space stations and Earth stations. The amendments proposed 
in the NPRM modernize the rules to better

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reflect evolving technology and reorganize and simplify existing 
requirements. Furthermore, the changes will remove unnecessary filing 
requirements for applicants requesting space and Earth station 
licenses, allowing applicants and licensees to save time, effort, and 
costs in preparing applications. Other changes are designed to remove 
unnecessary technical restrictions, enabling applicants to submit fewer 
waiver requests, which will ease administrative burdens in submitting 
and processing applications and reduce the amount of time spent on 
applications by applicants, licensees, and the Commission.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/25/12  77 FR 67172
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/24/12  .......................
Reply Comment Period End............   01/22/13  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Andrea Kelly, Associate Chief, Satellite Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7877, Fax: 202 418-
0748, Email: andrea.kelly@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ98

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Media Bureau

Long-Term Actions

334. 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 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 action, the Commission made rule changes to 
improve the operation of the CableCard regime.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/05/97  62 FR 10011
R&O.................................   07/15/98  63 FR 38089
Order on Recon......................   06/02/99  64 FR 29599
FNPRM & Declaratory Ruling..........   09/28/00  65 FR 58255
FNPRM...............................   01/16/03  68 FR 2278
Order and FNPRM.....................   06/17/03  68 FR 35818
Second R&O..........................   11/28/03  68 FR 66728
FNPRM...............................   11/28/03  68 FR 66776
Order on Recon......................   01/28/04  69 FR 4081
Second R&O..........................   06/22/05  70 FR 36040
Third FNPRM.........................   07/25/07  72 FR 40818
4th FNPRM...........................   05/14/10  75 FR 27256
3rd R&O.............................   07/08/11  76 FR 40263
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    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, Email: 
brendan.murray@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AG28

335. Broadcast Ownership Rules

    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: Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 
requires the Commission to review its ownership rules every four years 
and determine whether any such rules are necessary in the public 
interest as the result of competition.
    In 2002, the Commission undertook a comprehensive review of its 
broadcast multiple and cross-ownership limits examining: Cross-
ownership 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. 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.
    For the 2010 quadrennial review, five of the Commission's media 
rules are the subject of review: The local TV ownership rule; the local 
radio ownership rule; the newspaper broadcast cross-ownership rule; the 
radio/TV cross-ownership rule; and the dual network rule.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/05/01  66 FR 50991
R&O.................................   08/05/03  68 FR 46286
Public Notice.......................   02/19/04  69 FR 9216
FNPRM...............................   08/09/06  71 FR 4511
Second FNPRM........................   08/08/07  72 FR 44539
R&O and Order on Recon..............   02/21/08  73 FR 9481
Notice of Inquiry...................   06/11/10  75 FR 33227
NPRM................................   01/19/12  77 FR 2868
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/19/11  .......................
Next Action Undetermined
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7334.
    RIN: 3060-AH97

336. 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

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permissible use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations. 
The Second Report and Order takes steps to resolve the remaining issues 
in order to complete the low-power television digital transition.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/26/03  68 FR 55566
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/25/03  .......................
R&O.................................   11/29/04  69 FR 69325
FNPRM and MO&O......................   10/18/10  75 FR 63766
2nd R&O.............................   07/07/11  76 FR 44821
Next Action Undetermined
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2324, Fax: 202 418-2827, Email: 
shaun.maher@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI38

337. 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; * * *
    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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/26/04  69 FR 52464
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/27/04  .......................
Next Action Undetermined
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7334.
    RIN: 3060-AI55

338. Program Access Rules--Sunset of Exclusive Contracts Prohibition 
and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket Nos. 12-
68, 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.
    In October 2012, the Commission declined to extend the prohibition 
on exclusive contracts beyond the October 5, 2012, expiration date. The 
Commission also affirmed its expanded discovery procedures for program 
access complaints. In the accompanying FNPRM, the Commission sought 
comment on additional revisions to the program access rules.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/01/07  72 FR 9289
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/02/07  .......................
R&O.................................   10/04/07  72 FR 56645
Second NPRM.........................   10/31/07  72 FR 61590
Second NPRM Comment Period End......   11/30/07  .......................
R&O.................................   03/02/10  75 FR 9692
NPRM................................   04/23/12  77 FR 24302
R&O.................................   10/31/12  77 FR 66026
FNPRM...............................   10/31/12  77 FR 66052
Next Action Undetermined
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Media 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2132, Email: 
marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI87

339. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Report and NPRM.....................   02/13/08  73 FR 8255
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/14/08  .......................
Next Action Undetermined
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Media 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2132, Email: 
marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ04

340. 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 nonprofit 
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 to 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 choose among entities filing 
mutually exclusive applications for LPFM licenses, the Commission 
established a point system favoring local ownership and locally-
originated programming.

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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 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.
    In the third FNPRM, the Commission seeks comment on the impact of 
the Local Community Radio Act on the procedures previously adopted. The 
Fourth Report and Order adopts translator application necessary 
policies to effectuate the requirement of the Local Community Radio Act 
of 2010. In the Fifth Report and Order, the Commission modified rules 
to implement provisions of the Local Community Radio Act of 2010.
    In the sixth Report and Order, the Commission adopted an LPFM 
service standard for second and adjacent channel spacing waivers. The 
Commission also adopted procedures for third adjacent channel 
interference complaints and remediation requirements.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/16/99  64 FR 7577
R&O.................................   02/15/00  65 FR 7616
MO&O and Order on Recon.............   11/09/00  65 FR 67289
Second R&O..........................   05/10/01  66 FR 23861
Second Order on Recon and FNPRM.....   07/07/05  70 FR 3918
Third R&O...........................   01/17/08  73 FR 3202
Second FNPRM........................   03/26/08  73 FR 12061
Third FNPRM.........................   07/29/11  76 FR 454901
4th R&O.............................   04/09/12  77 FR 21002
5th R&O.............................   04/05/12  77 FR 20555
6th R&O.............................   01/19/13  78 FR 2078
Next Action Undetermined
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    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, Email: peter.doyle@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ07

341. 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.
    The Commission adopted a second FNPRM in order to develop a more 
comprehensive record regarding measures to assist Federally recognized 
Native American tribes and Alaska native villages in obtaining 
commercial FM station authorizations. In the second R&O, the Commission 
adopted a number of procedures, procedural changes, and clarifications 
of existing rules and procedures, designed to promote ownership and 
programming diversity, especially by Native American tribes, and to 
promote the initiation and retention of radio service in and to smaller 
communities and rural areas.
    In the Third R&O, the Commission adopted procedures to enable a 
tribe or tribal entity to qualify for tribal allotments added to the FM 
allotment table.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/13/09  74 FR 22498
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/10/09  .......................
First R&O...........................   03/04/10  75 FR 9797
FNPRM...............................   03/04/10  75 FR 9856
2nd FNPRM...........................   03/16/11  76 FR 14362
2nd R&O.............................   04/06/11  76 FR 18942
3rd R&O.............................   01/20/12  77 FR 2916
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: peter.doyle@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ23

342. 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 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.
    Pursuant to a remand from the Third Circuit, the measures adopted 
in the 2009 Diversity Order were put forth for comment in the NPRM for 
the 2010 review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership rules.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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R&O.................................   05/16/08  73 FR 28361
3rd FNPRM...........................   05/16/08  73 FR 28400
R&O.................................   05/27/09  74 FR 25163
4th FNPRM...........................   05/27/09  74 FR 25305
MO&O................................   10/30/09  74 FR 56131
NPRM................................   01/19/12  77 FR 2868
5th NPRM............................   01/15/13  78 FR 2934
6th FNPRM...........................   01/15/13  78 FR 2925
Next Action Undetermined.
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,

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Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7334.
    RIN: 3060-AJ27

343. Amendment of the Commission's Rules Related to Retransmission 
Consent (MB Docket No. 10-71)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 325; 47 U.S.C. 534
    Abstract: Cable systems and other multichannel video programming 
distributors are not entitled to retransmit a broadcast station's 
signal without the station's consent. This consent is known as 
``retransmission consent.'' Since Congress enacted the retransmission 
consent regime in 1992, there have been significant changes in the 
video programming marketplace. In this proceeding, comment is sought on 
a series of proposals to streamline and clarify the Commission's rules 
concerning or affecting retransmission consent negotiations.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/28/11  76 FR 17071
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/27/11  .......................
Next Action Undetermined.
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: 
diana.sokolow@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ55

344. Video Description: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century 
Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11-
43)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 303
    Abstract: The Twenty-First Century Communications and Video 
Accessibility Act of 2010 (``CVAA'') requires reinstatement of the 
video description rules adopted by the Commission in 2000. ``Video 
description,'' which is the insertion of narrated descriptions of a 
television program's key visual elements into natural pauses in the 
program's dialogue, makes video programming more accessible to 
individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This proceeding was 
initiated to enable compliance with the CVAA.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/18/11  76 FR 14856
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/18/11  .......................
R&O.................................   09/08/11  76 FR 55585
Next Action Undetermined.
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lyle Elder, Attorney, Policy Division, Media 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: lyle.elder@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ56

345. Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video 
Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications 
and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11-154)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303; 
47 U.S.C. 330(b); 47 U.S.C. 613; 47 U.S.C. 617
    Abstract: Pursuant to the Commission's responsibilities under the 
Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 
2010, this proceeding was initiated to adopt rules to govern the closed 
captioning requirements for the owners, providers, and distributors of 
video programming delivered using Internet protocol.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/28/11  76 FR 59963
R&O.................................   03/20/12  77 FR 19480
Next Action Undetermined.
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: 
diana.sokolow@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ67

346. Noncommercial Educational Station Fundraising for Third-Party 
Nonprofit Organizations (MB Docket No. 12-106)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 
47 U.S.C. 399(b)
    Abstract: The proceeding was initiated to analyze the Commission's 
longstanding policy prohibiting noncommercial educational broadcast 
stations from conducting on-air fundraising activities that interrupt 
regular programming for the benefit of third-party nonprofit 
organizations.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/22/12  77 FR 37638
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/23/12  .......................
Next Action Undetermined.
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Mary Beth Murphy, Chief, Policy Division, Media 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2132, Email: 
marybeth.murphy@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ79

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Media Bureau

Completed Actions

347. Basic Service Tier Encryption (MB Docket No. 11-169)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 
47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 544q
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission evaluates a proposed 
rule to allow cable operators to encrypt the basic service tier in all-
digital cable systems, provided that those operators undertake certain 
consumer protection measures.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/27/11  76 FR 66666
Comment Period End..................   11/28/11
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    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, Email: 
brendan.murray@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ76

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Managing Director

Long-Term Actions

348. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 159
    Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as

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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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/06/06  71 FR 17410
R&O.................................   08/02/06  71 FR 43842
NPRM................................   05/02/07  72 FR 24213
R&O.................................   08/16/07  72 FR 45908
FNPRM...............................   08/16/07  72 FR 46010
NPRM................................   05/28/08  73 FR 30563
R&O.................................   08/26/08  73 FR 50201
FNPRM...............................   08/26/08  73 FR 50285
2nd R&O.............................   05/12/09  74 FR 22104
NPRM and Order......................   06/02/09  74 FR 26329
R&O.................................   08/11/09  74 FR 40089
NPRM................................   04/26/10  75 FR 21536
R&O.................................   07/19/10  75 FR 41932
NPRM................................   05/26/11  76 FR 30605
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/09/11
R&O.................................   08/10/11  76 FR 49333
NPRM................................   05/17/12  77 FR 29275
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/31/12
Reply Comment Period End............   06/07/12
R&O.................................   08/03/12  77 FR 46307
NPRM................................   08/17/12  77 FR 49749
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: roland.helvajian@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI79

349. 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 email 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-exempt status and notify the Commission of pending bankruptcy 
proceedings.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/01/11  76 FR 5652
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/03/11
Public Notice.......................   02/15/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Warren Firschein, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
0844, Email: warren.firschein@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ54

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

Long-Term Actions

350. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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FNPRM...............................   08/02/96  61 FR 40374
R&O.................................   08/02/96  61 FR 40348
MO&O................................   01/16/98  63 FR 2631
Second R&O..........................   06/28/99  64 FR 34564
Third R&O...........................   11/04/99  64 FR 60126
Second MO&O.........................   12/29/99  64 FR 72951
Fourth MO&O.........................   10/02/00  65 FR 58657
FNPRM...............................   06/13/01  66 FR 31878
Order...............................   11/02/01  66 FR 55618
R&O.................................   05/23/02  67 FR 36112
Public Notice.......................   07/17/02  67 FR 46909
Order to Stay.......................   07/26/02
Order on Recon......................   01/22/03  68 FR 2914
FNPRM...............................   01/23/03  68 FR 3214
R&O, Second FNPRM...................   02/11/04  69 FR 6578
Second R&O..........................   09/07/04  69 FR 54037
NPRM................................   06/20/07  72 FR 33948
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/18/07
R&O.................................   02/14/08  73 FR 8617
Public Notice.......................   09/25/08  73 FR 55473
Comment Period End..................   10/18/08
Public Notice.......................   11/18/09  74 FR 59539
Comment Period End..................   12/04/09
FNPRM, NOI..........................   11/02/10  75 FR 67321
Second R&O..........................   11/18/10  75 FR 70604
Order, Comment Period Extension.....   01/07/11  76 FR 1126
Comment Period End..................   02/18/11
Final Rule..........................   04/28/11  76 FR 23713
NPRM................................   08/04/11  76 FR 47114
Second FNPRM........................   08/04/11  76 FR 47114
3rd R&O.............................   09/28/11  76 FR 59916
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/02/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: 
tom.beers@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AG34

351. 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. The Public Notice seeks 
comment on whether the Commission, rather than States, should regulate 
multiline telephone systems, and whether part 68 of the Commission's 
rules should be revised.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/11/94  59 FR 54878
FNPRM...............................   01/23/03  68 FR 3214
Second FNPRM........................   02/11/04  69 FR 6595

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R&O.................................   02/11/04  69 FR 6578
Public Notice.......................   01/13/05  70 FR 2405
Comment Period End..................   03/29/05
NOI.................................   01/13/11  76 FR 2297
NOI Comment Period End..............   03/14/11
Public Notice (Release Date)........   05/21/12
Public Notice Comment Period End....   08/06/12
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: 
tom.beers@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AG60

352. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/10/97  62 FR 63302
Order...............................   01/13/98  63 FR 1943
FNPRM...............................   11/16/98  63 FR 63639
R&O.................................   01/29/99  64 FR 51462
Order...............................   03/29/99  64 FR 14834
Second R&O..........................   09/23/99  64 FR 51462
Third R&O...........................   09/24/99  64 FR 51710
Order on Recon......................   09/28/99  64 FR 52244
Policy Statement....................   10/12/99  64 FR 55164
Second Order on Recon...............   05/04/01  66 FR 22446
Order...............................   10/05/01  66 FR 50841
Order on Remand.....................   05/02/02  67 FR 21999
NPRM................................   09/23/04  69 FR 56976
First R&O...........................   10/13/05  70 FR 59704
Second R&O..........................   07/05/06  71 FR 38091
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: 
tom.beers@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AG74

353. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/09/97  62 FR 60199
Second NPRM.........................   11/07/97  62 FR 60199
First R&O...........................   11/02/98  63 FR 58645
Third NPRM..........................   11/02/98  63 FR 58685
MO&O................................   11/04/99  64 FR 60123
Second R&O..........................   08/08/00  65 FR 48393
Fourth NPRM.........................   08/25/00  65 FR 51788
Second MO&O.........................   09/05/00  65 FR 53641
Third MO&O..........................   11/07/00  65 FR 66644
Third R&O...........................   11/07/00  65 FR 66644
Fifth NPRM..........................   02/16/01  66 FR 10660
Fourth R&O..........................   02/16/01  66 FR 10632
Fourth MO&O.........................   09/27/02  67 FR 61002
Sixth NPRM..........................   11/08/02  67 FR 68079
Fifth R&O...........................   12/13/02  67 FR 76697
Seventh NPRM........................   04/27/05  70 FR 21726
Sixth R&O...........................   04/27/05  70 FR 21671
Eighth NPRM.........................   04/07/06  71 FR 17786
NPRM................................   09/21/06  71 FR 55149
Ninth NPRM..........................   01/10/07  72 FR 1201
Ninth NPRM Comment Period End.......   02/26/07
R&O and FNPRM.......................   05/02/07  72 FR 24238
R&O and FNPRM Comment Period End....   05/23/07
Second R&O..........................   08/24/07  72 FR 48814
Second FNPRM........................   05/21/08  73 FR 29582
Third FNPRM.........................   10/03/08  73 FR 57750
Third R&O...........................   01/25/11  76 FR 51271
Fourth FNPRM........................   01/25/11  76 FR 51271
Fourth FNPRM Comment Period End.....   05/10/11
Fourth R&O..........................   07/20/11  76 FR 62309
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brian Marenco, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0838, Email: brian.marenco@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AG85

354. Implementation of 911 Act (CC Docket No. 92-105, WT Docket No. 00-
110)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 
U.S.C. 157; 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Fourth R&O, Third NPRM..............   09/19/00  65 FR 56752
NPRM................................   09/19/00  65 FR 56757
Fifth R&O, First R&O, and MO&O......   01/14/02  67 FR 1643
Final Rule..........................   01/25/02  67 FR 3621
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, 
Email: david.siehl@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH90

355. Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS 
Docket No. 11-82)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 
U.S.C. 251
    Abstract: The 2004 Report and Order extended the Commission's 
outage reporting requirements to non-wireline carriers and streamlined 
reporting through a new electronic template. Nine petitions for 
reconsideration were filed and remain pending. A Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking regarding the unique communications needs of 
airports also remains pending.
    The 2012 Report and Order extended the Commission's outage 
reporting requirements to interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol 
(VoIP) services where there is a complete loss of

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connectivity that has the potential to affect at least 900,000 user 
minutes. Interconnected VoIP service providers will file outage reports 
through the same electronic mechanism as providers of other services. 
They will be required to submit a ``Notification'' and a ``Final 
Report.'' A notification is due within 4 hours of discovering a 
reportable outage when the outage affects a facility serving a 911 call 
center, and within 24 hours when the outage does not affect such 
facilities. A Final Report is due within 30 days. The Commission 
deferred action on extending the outage reporting requirements to 
broadband Internet services and to circumstances where technical 
conditions (such as packet loss, latency, and/or jitter) effectively 
prevent communication.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/26/04  69 FR 15761
FNPRM...............................   11/26/04  69 FR 68859
R&O.................................   12/03/04  69 FR 70316
Announcement of Effective Date and     12/30/04  69 FR 78338
 Partial Stay.
Petition for Recon..................   02/15/05  70 FR 7737
Amendment of Delegated Authority....   02/21/08  73 FR 9462
Public Notice.......................   08/02/10
NPRM................................   05/13/11  76 FR 33686
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/08/11
R&O.................................   02/21/12  77 FR 25088
Final Rule; Correction..............   01/30/13  78 FR 6216
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, Email: 
lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI22

356. E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (Dockets Nos. 
GN 11-117, PS 07-114, WC 05-196, WC 04-36)

    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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/29/04  69 FR 16193
NPRM................................   06/29/05  70 FR 37307
R&O.................................   06/29/05  70 FR 37273
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/12/05
NPRM................................   06/20/07  72 FR 33948
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/18/07
FNPRM, NOI..........................   11/02/10  75 FR 67321
Order, Extension of Comment Period..   01/07/11  76 FR 1126
Comment Period End..................   02/18/11
2nd FNPRM, NPRM.....................   08/04/11  76 FR 47114
2nd FNPRM Comment Period End........   11/02/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: 
tom.beers@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI62

357. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/23/06  71 FR 49401
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/10/06
R&O.................................   10/14/08  73 FR 60631
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zenji Nakazawa, Associate Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7949, 
Email: zenji.nakazaw@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ01

358. 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 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/03/08  73 FR 545
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/04/08
First R&O...........................   07/24/08  73 FR 43009
Second R&O..........................   08/14/08  73 FR 47550
FNPRM...............................   08/14/08  73 FR 47568
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/15/08
Third R&O...........................   09/22/08  73 FR 54511
Order...............................   02/25/13  78 FR 16806
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, Email: 
lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ03

359. 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
    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.

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    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/20/07  72 FR 33948
R&O.................................   02/14/08  73 FR 8617
Public Notice.......................   09/25/08  73 FR 55473
Public Notice.......................   11/18/09  74 FR 59539
2nd R&O.............................   11/18/10  75 FR 70604
Second NPRM.........................   08/04/11  76 FR 47114
Second NPRM Comment Period End......   11/02/11
FNPRM; NOI..........................   11/02/10  75 FR 67321
Final Rule..........................   04/28/11  76 FR 23713
3rd R&O.............................   09/28/11  76 FR 59916
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: 
tom.beers@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ52

360.  Private Land Radio Services/Miscellaneous Wireless 
Communications Services

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 301-303; 
47 U.S.C. 307-309; Pub. L. 112-96
    Abstract: This action proposes technical rules to protect against 
harmful radio frequency interference in the spectrum designated for 
public safety services under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job 
Creation Act of 2012.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/24/13  78 FR 24138
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/24/13
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Genaro Fullano, Legal Counsel, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1400, Email: 
genaro.fullano@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ99

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

Completed Actions

361. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/12/10  75 FR 4760
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/30/10
3rd R&O.............................   02/03/11  76 FR 12600
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    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, Email: eric.ehrenreich@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ33

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Long-Term Actions

362. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/21/00  65 FR 69891
NPRM................................   09/28/05  70 FR 56612
NPRM................................   01/19/06  71 FR 3029
FNPRM...............................   08/30/07  72 FR 50085
Final Rule..........................   08/30/07  72 FR 50064
Final Rule..........................   04/28/10  75 FR 22263
FNPRM...............................   04/28/10  75 FR 22338
2nd R&O.............................   05/06/11  76 FR 26199
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Trachtenberg, Associate Division Chief SCPD, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7369, Email: 
peter.trachtenberg@fcc.gov.
    Christina Clearwater, Assistant Division Chief, SCPD, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1893, Email: 
christina.clearwater@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH83

363. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/16/01  66 FR 64785
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/14/02
R&O and FNPRM.......................   10/16/03
FNPRM...............................   04/12/04  69 FR 19140
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/12/04
R&O.................................   06/14/04  69 FR 32577
NPRM................................   12/06/06  71 FR 70710
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/06/07
Final Rule..........................   12/06/06  71 FR 70671
3rd R&O.............................   03/29/11  76 FR 17347
Stay Order..........................   03/29/11  76 FR 17353
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: 
jeff.tobias@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI35

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364. 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 non-Federal use. It also seeks to improve 
the Commission's ability to achieve Congress' 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/14/05  70 FR 43372
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/26/05
Declaratory Ruling..................   06/14/05  70 FR 43322
R&O.................................   01/24/06  71 FR 6214
FNPRM...............................   02/03/06  71 FR 6992
FNPRM Comment Period End............   02/24/06
Second R&O..........................   04/25/06  71 FR 26245
Order on Recon of Second R&O........   06/02/06  71 FR 34272
NPRM................................   06/21/06  71 FR 35594
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/21/06
Reply Comment Period End............   09/19/06
Second Order and Recon of Second R&O   04/04/08  73 FR 18528
Order...............................   02/01/12  77 FR 16470
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: 
kelly.quinn@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI88

365. 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.
    In addition, the Commission has sought comment on a proposal 
intended to make it possible to use wider channel bandwidths for the 
provision of broadband services in these spectrum bands. The proposed 
changes may permit operators to use spectrum more efficiently, and to 
provide higher data rates to consumers, thereby advancing key goals of 
the National Broadband Plan.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/02/03  68 FR 34560
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/08/03
FNPRM...............................   07/29/04  69 FR 72048
FNPRM Comment Period End............   01/10/03
R&O.................................   07/29/04  69 FR 72020
MO&O................................   04/27/06  71 FR 35178
FNPRM...............................   03/20/08  73 FR 26067
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/07/08
MO&O................................   03/20/08  73 FR 26032
MO&O................................   09/28/09  74 FR 49335
FNPRM...............................   09/28/09  74 FR 49356
FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/13/09
R&O.................................   06/03/10  75 FR 33729
FNPRM...............................   05/27/11  76 FR 32901
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/22/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommuncations Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, Email: 
john.schauble@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ12

366. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   01/29/09  74 FR 5117
Final Rule Effective................   03/02/09
Petition for Recon..................   04/03/09  74 FR 15271
Final Rule..........................   05/26/11  76 FR 33653
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: 
jeff.tobias@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ16

367. 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

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    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 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, market-oriented 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/14/07  72 FR 64013
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/14/08
FNPRM...............................   06/25/08  73 FR 35995
FNPRM Comment Period End............   08/11/08
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Associate Division Chief, Broadband 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7235, Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ19

368. 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 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/02/04  69 FR 63489
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/24/05
FNPRM...............................   06/25/08  73 FR 35995
FNPRM Comment Period End............   08/11/08
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Associate Division Chief, Broadband 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7235, Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ20

369. 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 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

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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 microphones and the efficient use of the core TV 
spectrum.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/03/08  73 FR 51406
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/20/08
R&O.................................   01/22/10  75 FR 3622
FNPRM...............................   01/22/10  75 FR 3682
FNPRM Comment Period End............   03/22/10
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: bill.stafford@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ21

370. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/18/05  70 FR 13143
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/12/05  70 FR 23080
Final Rule..........................   12/16/08  73 FR 67794
Petition for Recon..................   03/12/09  74 FR 10739
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Katherine M. Harris, Deputy Chief, Commercial 
Wireless Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0609, Fax: 202 418-7224, Email: kharris@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ22

371. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/29/09  74 FR 36134
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/22/09
R&O.................................   06/11/10  75 FR 41767
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommuncations Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, Email: 
john.schauble@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ28

372. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/03/06  71 FR 48506
NPRM................................   09/20/06
FNPRM...............................   05/02/07  72 FR 24238
FNPRM Comment Period End............   05/23/07
R&O.................................   07/31/07  72 FR 48814
Order on Recon......................   09/24/07  72 FR 56015
Second FNPRM........................   05/14/08  73 FR 29582
Second FNPRM Comment Period End.....   06/20/08
Third FNPRM.........................   09/05/08  73 FR 57750
Third FNPRM Comment Period End......   11/03/08
Second R&O..........................   02/20/09  74 FR 8868
Final Rule..........................   03/04/09  74 FR 8868
Order on Recon......................   03/01/13  78 FR 19424
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1550, Fax: 202 418-7447, Email: paul.dari@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ35

373. 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

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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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/22/06  71 FR 67510
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/20/07
New NPRM Comment Period End.........   05/23/07
Order on Remand.....................   01/26/12  77 FR 3935
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jeff Steinberg, Deputy Chief, Spectrum and 
Competition Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0896
    RIN: 3060-AJ36

374. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules

    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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/13/07  72 FR 32582
FNPRM...............................   04/14/10  75 FR 19340
Order on Recon......................   05/27/10  75 FR 29677
5th R&O (Release Date)..............   04/18/13  .......................
Next Action Undetermined              .........  .......................
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    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, Email: 
rodney.conway@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ37

375. 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-to-multipoint 
communications.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/05/10  75 FR 52185
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/22/10  .......................
R&O.................................   09/27/11  76 FR 59559
FNPRM...............................   09/27/11  76 FR 59614
FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/25/11  .......................
R&O.................................   09/05/12  77 FR 54421
FNPRM...............................   09/05/12  77 FR 54511
FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/22/12  .......................
Next Action Undetermined              .........  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommuncations Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, Email: 
john.schauble@fcc.gov
    RIN: 3060-AJ47

376. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/21/10  75 FR 28517
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/20/10  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   08/19/10  .......................
Next Action Undetermined              .........  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Dan Abeyta, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1538, Email: 
dan.abeyta@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ50

377. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/14/10  75 FR 67060
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/18/11  .......................
R&O.................................   11/29/11  76 FR 73830
FNPRM...............................   12/16/11  76 FR 78384
R&O.................................   12/28/11  76 FR 81562
2nd R&O.............................   07/03/12  77 FR 39435
4th Order on Recon..................   08/14/12  77 FR 48453
Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................
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    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

378. 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

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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 value, 
utilization, innovation, and investment in MSS spectrum generally.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/15/10  75 FR 49871
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/30/10  .......................
R&O.................................   04/06/11  76 FR 31252
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jeremy Marcus, Assistant Chief, Broadband Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0059, Fax: 
202 418-7257, Email: jeremy.marcus@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ59

379. Improving Spectrum Efficiency Through Flexible Channel Spacing and 
Bandwidth Utilization for Economic Area-Based 800 MHZ Specialized 
Mobile Radio Licensees (WT Docket Nos. 12-64 AND 11-110)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 
U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 
308
    Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to allow EA-based 800 MHz 
SMR Licensees in 813.5-824/858.5-869 MHz to exceed the channel spacing 
and bandwidth limitation in section 90.209 of the Commission's rules 
subject to conditions.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/29/12  77 FR 18991
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/13/12  .......................
R&O.................................   05/24/12  77 FR 33972
Petition for Recon Public Notice....   08/16/12  77 FR 53163
Petition for Recon PN Comment Period   09/27/12  .......................
 End.
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brian Regan, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2849, Email: 
brian.regan@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ71

380. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2000-2020 MHZ 
and 2180-2200 MHZ Bands

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 153; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 
47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 
319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 333
    Abstract: In the Report and Order, the Commission increased the 
Nation's supply of spectrum for mobile broadband by removing 
unnecessary barriers to flexible use of spectrum currently assigned to 
the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) in the 2 GHz band. This action 
carries out a recommendation in the National Broadband Plan that the 
Commission enable the provision of stand-alone terrestrial services in 
this spectrum. We do so by adopting service, technical, assignment, and 
licensing rules for this spectrum. These rules are designed to provide 
for flexible use of this spectrum, to encourage innovation and 
investment in mobile broadband, and to provide a stable regulatory 
environment in which broadband deployment could develop.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/17/12  .......................
NPRM................................   04/17/12  77 FR 22720
R&O.................................   05/05/13  78 FR 8229
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jeremy Marcus, Assistant Chief, Broadband Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0059, Fax: 
202 418-7257, Email: jeremy.marcus@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ73

381. Promoting Interoperability in the 700 MHZ Commercial Spectrum; 
Interoperability of Mobile User Equipment Across Paired Commercial 
Spectrum Blocks in the 700 MHZ Band

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 154 (j); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 
U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 
U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307(a); 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(3); 47 U.S.C. 316(a)(1); 
47 CFR 1.401 et seq.
    Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on whether the customers of 
lower 700 MHz B and C block licensees would experience harmful 
interference--and if so, to what degree--if the lower 700 MHz band were 
interoperable. The Commission also explores the next steps should it 
find that interoperability would cause limited or no harmful 
interference to lower 700 MHz B and C block licensees, or that such 
interference can reasonably be mitigated through industry efforts and/
or through modifications to the Commission's technical rules or other 
regulatory measures.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/02/12  77 FR 19575
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/01/12  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brenda Boykin, Federal Communications Commission, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2062, Email: 
brenda.boykin@fcc.gov.

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    RIN: 3060-AJ78

382.  Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services of the 
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Related to the 
1915-1920 MHZ and 1995-2000 MHZ Bands (WT Docket No. 12--357)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 
U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310
    Abstract: The Commission proposes rules for the Advanced Wireless 
Services (AWS) H Block that would make available tem megahertz of 
flexible use. The proposal would extend the widely deployed Personal 
Communications Services (PCS) band, which is used by the four national 
providers as well as regional and rural providers to offer mobile 
service across the nation. The additional spectrum for mobile use will 
help ensure that the speed, capacity, and ubiquity of the nation's 
wireless networks keeps pace with the skyrocketing demand for mobile 
services.
    Today's action is a first step in implementing the Congressional 
directive in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 
(Spectrum Act) that we grant new initial licenses for the 1915-1920 MHz 
and 1995-2000 MHz bands (the Lower H Block and Upper H Block, 
respectively) through a system of competitive bidding--unless doing so 
would cause harmful interference to commercial mobile service licenses 
in the 1930-1985 MHz (PCS downlink) band. The potential for harmful 
interference to the PCS downlink band relates only to the Lower H Block 
transmissions, and may be addressed by appropriate technical rules, 
including reduced power limits on H Block devices. We therefore propose 
to pair and license the Lower H Block and the Upper H Block for 
flexible use, including mobile broadband, with an aim to assign the 
licenses through competitive bidding in 2013. In the event that we 
conclude that the Lower H Block cannot be used without causing harmful 
interference to PCS, we propose to license the Upper H Block for full 
power and seek comment on appropriate use for the Lower H Block, 
including Unlicensed PCS.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/08/13  78 FR 1166
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/06/13  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jeremy Marcus, Assistant Chief, Broadband Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0059, Fax: 
202 418-7257, Email: jeremy.marcus@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ86

383.  Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 and 95 of the 
Commission's Rules To Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of 
Signal Boosters (WT Docket No. 10-4)

    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 
227; 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
    Abstract: This action adopts new technical, operational, and 
registration requirements for signal boosters, and creates two classes 
of signal boosters--Consumer and Industrial--with distinct regulatory 
requirements for each, thereby establishing a two-step transition 
process for equipment certification for both consumer and industrial 
signal boosters sold and marketed in the United States.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/10/11  76 FR 26983
R&O.................................   04/11/13  78 FR 21555
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Joyce Jones, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1327, Email: joyce.jones@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ87

384.  Amendment of the Commission's Rules Governing Certain 
Aviation Ground Station Equipment (Squitter) (WT Docket Nos. 10-61 AND 
09-42)

    Legal Authority: 48 Stat 1066, 1082 as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 
U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 151-156; 47 U.S.C. 301; * * *
    Abstract: This action amends part 87 rules to authorize new ground 
station technologies to promote safety and allow use of frequency 1090 
MHz by aeronautical utility mobile stations for airport surface 
detection equipment commonly referred to as ``squitters,'' to help 
reduce collisions between aircraft and airport ground vehicles.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/28/10  75 FR 22352
R&O (Release Date)..................   03/01/13  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2155, Fax: 202 418-7247, Email: tim.maguire@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ88

385.  Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Commercial 
Radio Operators (WT Docket No. 10-177)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 
332(a)2
    Abstract: This action amends parts 0, 1, 13, 80, and 87 of the 
Commission's rules concerning commercial radio operator licenses for 
maritime and aviation radio stations in order to reduce administrative 
burdens on the telecom industry.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/29/10  75 FR 66709
R&O.................................   04/18/13  78 FR 23150
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Stanislava Kimball, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1306, Email: stanislava.kimball@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ91

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireline Competition Bureau

Long-Term Actions

386. 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

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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; 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, 2011) 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 on 
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 high-cost 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 high-cost support.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Recommended Decision Federal--State    11/08/96  61 FR 63778
 Joint Board, Universal Service.
First R&O...........................   05/08/97  62 FR 32862
Second R&O..........................   05/08/97  62 FR 32862
Order on Recon......................   07/10/97  62 FR 40742
R&O and Second Order on Recon.......   07/18/97  62 FR 41294
Second R&O, and FNPRM...............   08/15/97  62 FR 47404
Third R&O...........................   10/14/97  62 FR 56118
Second Order on Recon...............   11/26/97  62 FR 65036
Fourth Order on Recon...............   12/30/97  62 FR 2093
Fifth Order on Recon................   06/22/98  63 FR 43088
Fifth R&O...........................   10/28/98  63 FR 63993
Eighth Order on Recon...............   11/21/98  .......................
Second Recommended Decision.........   11/25/98  63 FR 67837
Thirteenth Order on Recon...........   06/09/99  64 FR 30917
FNPRM...............................   06/14/99  64 FR 31780
FNPRM...............................   09/30/99  64 FR 52738
Fourteenth Order on Recon...........   11/16/99  64 FR 62120
Fifteenth Order on Recon............   11/30/99  64 FR 66778
Tenth R&O...........................   12/01/99  64 FR 67372
Ninth R&O and Eighteenth Order on      12/01/99  64 FR 67416
 Recon.
Nineteenth Order on Recon...........   12/30/99  64 FR 73427
Twentieth Order on Recon............   05/08/00  65 FR 26513
Public Notice.......................   07/18/00  65 FR 44507
Twelfth R&O, MO&O and FNPRM.........   08/04/00  65 FR 47883
FNPRM and Order.....................   11/09/00  65 FR 67322
FNPRM...............................   01/26/01  66 FR 7867
R&O and Order on Recon..............   03/14/01  66 FR 16144
NPRM................................   05/08/01  66 FR 28718
Order...............................   05/22/01  66 FR 35107
Fourteenth R&O and FNPRM............   05/23/01  66 FR 30080
FNPRM and Order.....................   01/25/02  67 FR 7327
NPRM................................   02/15/02  67 FR 9232
NPRM and Order......................   02/15/02  67 FR 10846
FNPRM and R&O.......................   02/26/02  67 FR 11254
NPRM................................   04/19/02  67 FR 34653
Order and Second FNPRM..............   12/13/02  67 FR 79543
NPRM................................   02/25/03  68 FR 12020
Public Notice.......................   02/26/03  68 FR 10724
Second R&O and FNPRM................   06/20/03  68 FR 36961
Twenty-Fifth Order on Recon, R&O,      07/16/03  68 FR 41996
 Order, and FNPRM.
NPRM................................   07/17/03  68 FR 42333
Order...............................   07/24/03  68 FR 47453
Order...............................   08/06/03  68 FR 46500
Order and Order on Recon............   08/19/03  68 FR 49707
Order on Remand, MO&O, FNPRM........   10/27/03  68 FR 69641
R&O, Order on Recon, FNPRM..........   11/17/03  68 FR 74492
R&O, FNPRM..........................   02/26/04  69 FR 13794
R&O, FNPRM..........................   04/29/04  .......................
NPRM................................   05/14/04  69 FR 3130
NPRM................................   06/08/04  69 FR 40839
Order...............................   06/28/04  69 FR 48232
Order on Recon & Fourth R&O.........   07/30/04  69 FR 55983
Fifth R&O and Order.................   08/13/04  69 FR 55097
Order...............................   08/26/04  69 FR 57289
Second FNPRM........................   09/16/04  69 FR 61334
Order & Order on Recon..............   01/10/05  70 FR 10057
Sixth R&O...........................   03/14/05  70 FR 19321
R&O.................................   03/17/05  70 FR 29960
MO&O................................   03/30/05  70 FR 21779
NPRM & FNPRM........................   06/14/05  70 FR 41658
Order...............................   10/14/05  70 FR 65850
Order...............................   10/27/05  .......................
NPRM................................   01/11/06  71 FR 1721
Report Number 2747..................   01/12/06  71 FR 2042
Order...............................   02/08/06  71 FR 6485
FNPRM...............................   03/15/06  71 FR 13393
R&O and NPRM........................   07/10/06  71 FR 38781
Order...............................   01/01/06  71 FR 6485
Order...............................   05/16/06  71 FR 30298
MO&O and FNPRM......................   05/16/06  71 FR 29843
R&O.................................   06/27/06  71 FR 38781
Public Notice.......................   08/11/06  71 FR 50420
Order...............................   09/29/06  71 FR 65517
Public Notice.......................   03/12/07  72 FR 36706
Public Notice.......................   03/13/07  72 FR 40816
Public Notice.......................   03/16/07  72 FR 39421
Notice of Inquiry...................   04/16/07  .......................
NPRM................................   05/14/07  72 FR 28936
Recommended Decision................   11/20/07  .......................
Order...............................   02/14/08  73 FR 8670
NPRM................................   03/04/08  73 FR 11580
NPRM................................   03/04/08  73 FR 11591
R&O.................................   05/05/08  73 FR 11837
Public Notice.......................   07/02/08  73 FR 37882
NPRM................................   08/19/08  73 FR 48352
Notice of Inquiry...................   10/14/08  73 FR 60689
Order on Remand, R&O, FNPRM.........   11/12/08  73 FR 66821
R&O.................................   05/22/09  74 FR 2395
Order & NPRM........................   03/24/10  75 FR 10199
R&O and MO&O........................   04/08/10  75 FR 17872
NOI and NPRM........................   05/13/10  75 FR 26906
Order and NPRM......................   05/28/10  75 FR 30024
NPRM................................   06/09/10  75 FR 32699
NPRM................................   08/09/10  75 FR 48236
NPRM................................   09/21/10  75 FR 56494

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R&O.................................   12/03/10  75 FR 75393
Order...............................   01/27/11  76 FR 4827
NPRM................................   03/02/11  76 FR 11407
NPRM................................   03/02/11  76 FR 11632
NPRM................................   03/23/11  76 FR 16482
Order and NPRM......................   06/27/11  76 FR 37307
R&O.................................   12/28/11  76 FR 81562
Order...............................   03/09/12  77 FR 14297
R&O.................................   03/30/12  77 FR 19125
Order...............................   05/23/12  77 FR 30411
3rd Order on Recon..................   05/24/12  77 FR 30904
Public Notice.......................   05/31/12  77 FR 32113
FNPRM...............................   06/07/12  77 FR 33896
Public Notice.......................   07/26/12  77 FR 43773
Order...............................   08/30/12  77 FR 52616
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Nakesha Woodward, Program Support Assistant, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554, Phone: 202 418-1502, Email: kesha.woodward@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AF85

387. 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.
    On February 15, 2005, the Commission adopted an Order that extended 
the Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues until March 1, 
2007.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/04/00  65 FR 75657
Order...............................   02/06/02  67 FR 5670
Order...............................   03/22/05  70 FR 14466
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis 
Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7380, 
Fax: 202 418-6768, Email: cathy.zima@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH72

388. 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-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 rate-of-return regulation for other of its study 
areas. Comments on the Second FNPRM were due on April 23, 2004, and May 
10, 2004.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/25/01  66 FR 7725
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/26/01  .......................
FNPRM...............................   11/30/01  66 FR 59761
FNPRM Comment Period End............   12/31/01  .......................
R&O.................................   11/30/01  66 FR 59719
Second FNPRM........................   03/23/04  69 FR 13794
Second FNPRM Comment Period End.....   04/23/04  .......................
Order...............................   05/06/04  69 FR 25325
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: 
douglas.slotten@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH74

389. National Exchange Carrier Association Petition

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; . . 
.
    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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/13/04  69 FR 50141
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/12/04  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: 
douglas.slotten@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI47

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390. IP-Enabled Services

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; * * *
    Abstract: The notice seeks comment on ways in which the Commission 
might categorize or regulate IP-enabled services. It poses questions 
regarding the proper allocation of jurisdiction over each category of 
IP-enabled 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 IP-enabled services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/29/04  69 FR 16193
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/14/04  .......................
First R&O...........................   06/03/05  70 FR 37273
Public Notice.......................   06/16/05  70 FR 37403
First R&O Effective.................   07/29/05  70 FR 43323
Public Notice.......................   08/31/05  70 FR 51815
R&O.................................   07/10/06  71 FR 38781
R&O and FNPRM.......................   06/08/07  72 FR 31948
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/09/07  72 FR 31782
R&O.................................   08/06/07  72 FR 43546
Public Notice.......................   08/07/07  72 FR 44136
R&O.................................   08/16/07  72 FR 45908
Public Notice.......................   11/01/07  72 FR 61813
Public Notice.......................   11/01/07  72 FR 61882
Public Notice.......................   12/13/07  72 FR 70808
Public Notice.......................   12/20/07  72 FR 72358
R&O.................................   02/21/08  73 FR 9463
NPRM................................   02/21/08  73 FR 9507
Order...............................   05/15/08  73 FR 28057
Order...............................   07/29/09  74 FR 37624
R&O.................................   08/07/09  74 FR 39551
Public Notice.......................   10/14/09  74 FR 52808
Announcement of Effective Date......   03/19/10  75 FR 13235
Public Notice.......................   05/20/10  75 FR 28249
Public Notice.......................   06/11/10  75 FR 33303
NPRM, Order, & NOI (Release Date)...   04/13/13  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tim Stelzig, Deputy Chief, Competition Policy 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0942, 
Email: tim.stelzig@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI48

391. Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers 
(WC Docket No. 07-135)

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
    Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (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 sought comment on the types 
of activities that are caused increases in interstate access demand and 
the effects of such demand increases on the cost structures of LECs. 
The Commission also sought comment on several means of ensuring just 
and reasonable rates going forward. The NPRM invited comment on 
potential traffic stimulation by rate-of-return 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 
were filed on April 1, 2011, and reply comments were filed on April 18, 
2011.
    In the USF/ICC Transformation Order, we defined access stimulation. 
The access stimulation definition we adopted has two conditions: (1) A 
revenue sharing condition; and (2) an additional traffic volume 
condition, which is met where the LEC either; (a) has a three-to-one 
interstate terminating-to-originating traffic ratio in a calendar 
month; or (b) has had more than a 100 percent growth in interstate 
originating and/or terminating switched access minutes of use in a 
month compared to the same month in the preceding year. If both 
conditions are satisfied, the LEC generally must file revised tariffs 
to account for its increased traffic.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/15/07  72 FR 64179
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/17/07  .......................
FNPRM...............................   03/02/11  76 FR 11632
R&O and FNPRM.......................   12/08/11  76 FR 76623
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: 
douglas.slotten@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ02

392. 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 on the part 36 category relationships and 
jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of 5 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 3 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. 
In 2011, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the 
separations freeze for an additional year to June 2012. In 2012, the

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Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze 
for an additional 2 years to June 2014.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/05/97  62 FR 59842
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/10/97  .......................
Order...............................   06/21/01  66 FR 33202
Order and FNPRM.....................   05/26/06  71 FR 29882
Order and FNPRM Comment Period End..   08/22/06  .......................
Report and Order....................   05/15/09  74 FR 23955
R&O.................................   05/25/10  75 FR 30301
R&O.................................   05/27/11  76 FR 30840
Report and Order....................   05/23/12  77 FR 30410
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Ted Burmeister, Federal Communications Commission, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7389, Email: 
theodore.burmeister@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ06

393. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/15/08  73 FR 60997
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/14/08  .......................
Reply Comment Period End............   12/15/08  .......................
NPRM................................   02/28/11  76 FR 12308
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/30/11  .......................
Reply Comment Period End............   04/14/11  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis 
Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7380, 
Fax: 202 418-6768, Email: cathy.zima@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ14

394. 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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/16/07  72 FR 27519
Order...............................   07/02/08  73 FR 37861
Order...............................   10/15/08  73 FR 60997
NPRM................................   02/08/11  76 FR 10827
Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Carol Simpson, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2391, 
Fax: 202 418-2816, Email: carol.simpson@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ15

395. 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 2009, the FCC launched a public process to determine 
whether and what actions might be necessary to preserve the 
characteristics that have allowed the Internet to grow into an 
indispensable platform supporting our Nation's economy and civic life. 
After receiving input from more than 100,000 individuals and 
organizations and several public workshops, this process has made clear 
that the Internet has thrived because of its freedom and openness--the 
absence of any gatekeeper blocking lawful uses of the network or 
picking winners and losers online. The Open Internet Order builds on 
the bipartisan Internet Policy Statement the Commission adopted in 
2005. The Order requires that all broadband providers are required to 
be transparent by disclosing their network management practices, 
performance, and commercial terms; fixed providers may not block lawful 
content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices; fixed 
providers may not unreasonably discriminate in transmitting lawful 
network traffic; mobile providers may not block access to lawful Web 
sites, or applications that compete with their voice or video telephony 
services; and all providers may engage in ``reasonable network 
management,'' such as managing the network to address congestion or 
security issues. The rules do not prevent broadband providers from 
offering specialized services, such as facilities-based VoIP; do not 
prevent providers from blocking unlawful content or unlawful transfers 
of content; and do not supersede any obligation or authorization a 
provider may have to address the needs of emergency communications or 
law enforcement, public safety, or national security authorities.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/30/09  74 FR 62638
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/26/10  .......................
Public Notice.......................   09/10/10  75 FR 55297
Comment Period End..................   11/04/10  .......................
Order...............................   09/23/11  76 FR 59192
OMB Approval Notice.................   09/21/11  76 FR 58512
Rules Effective.....................   11/20/11  .......................
Public Notice Petition for Recon....   11/14/11  76 FR 74721
Comment Period End..................   12/27/11  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    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, Email: matthew.warner@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ30

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396. 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 
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:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/21/08  73 FR 9507
R&O and FNPRM.......................   07/02/09  74 FR 31630
R&O.................................   06/22/10  75 FR 35305
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7958, Fax: 202 418-1413, 
Email: melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ32

397. Electronic Tariff Filing System (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 (EFTS), available for voluntary filing 
by incumbent LECs. The Bureau also announced that the use of ETFS would 
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.
    On June 9, 2011, the Commission adopted rule revisions to require 
all tariff filiers to file tariffs using ETFS. Carriers were given a 
60-day window in order to make their initial filings on ETFS. On 
October 13, 2011, the Commission announced that all tariff filiers 
should file their initial Base Document and/or Informational Tariff 
using the ETFS between November 17, 2011 and January 17, 2012. After 
January 17, 2012, all carriers would be required to use ETFS on a 
going-forward basis to file their tariff documents.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/11/10  75 FR 48629
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/10/10
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   09/27/10
Report and Order....................   07/20/11  76 FR 43206
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Pamela Arluk, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1540, Email: pamela.arluk@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ41

398. Implementation of Section 224 of the Act; A National Broadband 
Plan for Our Future (WC Docket No. 07-245, GN Docket No. 09-51)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i0; 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 
47 U.S.C. 224
    Abstract: In 2010, the Commission released an Order and Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that implemented certain pole attachment 
recommendations of the National Broadband Plan and sought comment with 
regard to others. On April 7, 2011, the Commission adopted a Report and 
Order and Order on Reconsideration that sets forth a comprehensive 
regulatory scheme for access to poles, and modifies existing rules for 
pole attachment rates and enforcement.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/06/08  73 FR 6879
FNPRM...............................   07/15/10  75 FR 41338
Declaratory Ruling..................   08/03/10  75 FR 45494
R&O.................................   05/09/11  76 FR 26620
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jonathan Reel, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0637, Email: 
jonathan.reel@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ64

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