The Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Communications Requirements Through the Year 2010, 39336-39341 [2014-16042]

Download as PDF 39336 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 132 / Thursday, July 10, 2014 / Rules and Regulations List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 62 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Aluminum, Fertilizers, Fluoride, Intergovernmental relations, Paper and paper products industry, Phosphate, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Sulfur acid plants, Waste treatment and disposal. Dated: June 11, 2014. W.C. Early, Acting Regional Administrator, Region III. Emissions From Existing Sewage Sludge Incineration Units § 62.12170 Identification of plan—negative declaration. Letter from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, submitted to EPA on August 27, 2012, certifying that there are no known existing sewage sludge incineration units in the State of West Virginia. [FR Doc. 2014–16034 Filed 7–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 40 CFR part 62 is amended as follows: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PART 62—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF STATE PLANS FOR DESIGNATED FACILITIES AND POLLUTANTS 47 CFR Parts 27 and 90 [WT Docket No. 96–86; FCC 13–40] 1. The authority citation for part 62 continues to read as follows: ■ The Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety Communications Requirements Through the Year 2010 Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Subpart I—Delaware 2. Subpart I is amended by adding after § 62.1990 an undesignated center heading and § 62.1995 to read as follows: ■ Emissions From Existing Sewage Sludge Incineration Units § 62.1995 Identification of plan—negative declaration. Letter from the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, submitted to EPA on February 7, 2012, certifying that there are no known existing sewage sludge incineration units in the State of Delaware. Subpart J—District of Columbia 3. Subpart J is amended by adding after § 62.2155 an undesignated center heading and § 62.2160 to read as follows: ■ Emissions From Existing Sewage Sludge Incineration Units § 62.2160 Identification of plan—negative declaration. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Letter from the District Department of the Environment, submitted to EPA on July 26, 2012, certifying that there are no known existing sewage sludge incineration units in the District of Columbia. Subpart XX—West Virginia 4. Subpart XX is amended by adding after § 62.12165 an undesignated center heading and § 62.12170 to read as follows: ■ VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:13 Jul 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This document adopts minor changes to the rules governing the 700 MHz public safety narrowband spectrum (769–775/799–805 MHz). The rule changes eliminate or update outdated technical requirements and offer public safety licensees additional flexibility to operate their 700 MHz narrowband land mobile radio systems. This document also adopts a corresponding change to the emission limits of commercial transmitters operating in the Guard Band B Block spectrum (775–776/805–806 MHz) and addresses recommendations from the National Coordination Committee (NCC) for changes to the 700 MHz narrowband rules. DATES: Effective August 11, 2014. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of August 11, 2014. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Marenco, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, (202) 418–0838. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Seventh Report and Order in WT Docket No. 96– 86, FCC 13–40, released on April 1, 2013. The document is available for download at https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ edocs_public/. The complete text of this document is also available for inspection and copying during normal PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to FCC504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202– 418–0432 (TTY). 1. In 1998, the Commission established the initial band plan and service rules for the 24 megahertz of public safety spectrum in the 700 MHz band, which it reallocated from TV channels 60–69 in accordance with the mandate expressed in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, 63 FR 58645, November 2, 1998. The Commission also divided the 24 megahertz of spectrum into narrowband (6.25 kilohertz channel) and wideband (50 kilohertz channel) segments. 2. In 2005, the Commission adopted the Sixth Report and Order in WT Docket No. 96–86 which revised the Commission’s rules regarding adjacent channel power (ACP) emission limits for the 700 MHz public safety band, 70 FR 21663, April 27, 2005. In the accompanying Seventh Notice of Proposed Rule Making (Seventh NPRM), the Commission sought comment and issued tentative conclusions regarding proposals filed by TIA–PRS, Access Spectrum, Nortel/EADS and the NCC to revise various rules governing the 700 MHz public safety narrowband spectrum, including additional proposed revisions to the ACP rules. 3. In 2007, the Commission adopted the 700 MHz Second Report and Order in PS Docket No. 06–229, which revised the band plan and service rules governing both the commercial and public safety portions of the 700 MHz band, 72 FR 48814, August 24, 2007. Among other things, the Commission redesignated 10 megahertz of public safety 700 MHz spectrum (at 763–768/ 793–798 MHz) for broadband use and established a plan for development of a nationwide, interoperable broadband public safety communications network. In order to accommodate the new public safety broadband allocation, the Commission eliminated the public safety 50 kilohertz wideband channels and consolidated the public safety 6.25 kilohertz narrowband channels into their current locations at 769–775 and 799–805 MHz. 4. In the Seventh Report and Order, the Commission resolves the proposals considered in the Seventh NPRM that affect the consolidated 700 MHz narrowband channels (6.25 kilohertz). The Commission does not address E:\FR\FM\10JYR1.SGM 10JYR1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 132 / Thursday, July 10, 2014 / Rules and Regulations proposals in the Seventh NPRM that related to the former 700 MHz wideband channels (50 kilohertz), because the elimination of wideband channels in the 700 MHz Second Report and Order renders these portions of the Seventh NPRM moot. 5. The Commission, in the Seventh Report and Order, updates certain ACP limits pertaining to transmitters operating on public safety narrowband (769–775/799–805 MHz) or Guard Band B Block (775–776/805–806 MHz) spectrum. The Commission also clarifies its trunking rules, incorporates by reference the most current industry encryption and interoperability standards, removes limitations on secondary fixed operations and permits public safety licensees to transmit their station identification digitally. The Commission also addresses recommendations from the NCC. and (3) satisfies any additional criteria established by the Small Business Administration (SBA). The present Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (FRFA) conforms to the RFA. Procedural Matters B. Summary of Significant Issues Raised by Public Comments in Response to the IRFA 10. There were no comments filed that specifically addressed the rules and policies proposed in the IRFA. A. Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 6. The Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis required by section 604 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 604, is included in Appendix A of the Seventh Report and Order. B. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Analysis 7. The actions taken in the Seventh Report and Order in WT Docket No. 96– 86 have been analyzed with respect to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13, and found to impose no new or modified recordkeeping requirements or burdens on the public. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis 8. As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) was incorporated into the Seventh NPRM of this proceeding. The Commission sought written public comment on the IRFA. The RFA requires that an agency prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis for noticeand-comment rulemaking proceedings, unless the agency certifies that ‘‘the rule will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities.’’ The RFA generally defines ‘‘small entity’’ as having the same meaning as the terms ‘‘small business,’’ ‘‘small organization,’’ and ‘‘small governmental jurisdiction.’’ In addition, the term ‘‘small business’’ has the same meaning as the term ‘‘small business concern’’ under the Small Business Act. A ‘‘small business concern’’ is one which: (1) Is independently owned and operated; (2) is not dominant in its field of operation; VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:13 Jul 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 A. Need for, and Objectives of, the Proposed Rules 9. In the Seventh Report and Order, the Commission adopts changes to its rules covering public safety narrowband spectrum at 769–775 MHz and 799–805 MHz in order to ensure that the technical standards in its rules remain up to date so public safety users can benefit from the latest narrowband technology. The changes the Commission adopts include updating its Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) limits, clarifying its trunking rules and incorporating by reference the most current industry encryption and interoperability standards. C. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which the Rules Will Apply 11. The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA generally defines the term ‘‘small entity’’ as having the same meaning as the terms ‘‘small business,’’ ‘‘small organization,’’ and ‘‘small governmental jurisdiction.’’ In addition, the term ‘‘small business’’ has the same meaning as the term ‘‘small business concern’’ under the Small Business Act. A small business concern is one which: (1) Is independently owned and operated; (2) is not dominant in its field of operation; and (3) satisfies any additional criteria established by the SBA. 12. Public Safety Radio Licensees. As a general matter, Public Safety Radio Licensees include police, fire, local government, forestry conservation, highway maintenance, and emergency medical services. For the purpose of determining whether a Public Safety Radio Licensee is a small business as defined by the SBA, we use the broad census category, Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite). This definition provides that a small entity is any such entity employing no more than 1,500 persons. The Commission does not require Public Safety Radio Licensees to disclose information about number of PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 39337 employees, so the Commission does not have information that could be used to determine how many Public Safety Radio licensees constitute small entities under this definition. 13. 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses. In the 700 MHz Guard Band Order, the Commission adopted size standards for ‘‘small businesses’’ and ‘‘very small businesses’’ for purposes of determining their eligibility for special provisions such as bidding credits and installment payments. A small business in this service is an entity that, together with its affiliates and controlling principals, has average gross revenues not exceeding $40 million for the preceding three years. Additionally, a ‘‘very small business’’ is an entity that, together with its affiliates and controlling principals, has average gross revenues that are not more than $15 million for the preceding three years. SBA approval of these definitions is not required. An auction of 52 Major Economic Area (MEA) licenses commenced on September 6, 2000, and closed on September 21, 2000. Of the 104 licenses auctioned, 96 licenses were sold to nine bidders. Five of these bidders were small businesses that won a total of 26 licenses. A second auction of 700 MHz Guard Band licenses commenced on February 13, 2001, and closed on February 21, 2001. All eight of the licenses auctioned were sold to three bidders. One of these bidders was a small business that won a total of two licenses. 14. Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The Census Bureau defines this category as follows: ‘‘This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing radio and television broadcast and wireless communications equipment. Examples of products made by these establishments are: Transmitting and receiving antennas, cable television equipment, GPS equipment, pagers, cellular phones, mobile communications equipment, and radio and television studio and broadcasting equipment.’’ The SBA has developed a small business size standard for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, which is: All such firms having 750 or fewer employees. According to Census Bureau data for 2007, there were a total of 939 establishments in this category that operated for part or all of the entire year. According to Census bureau data for 2007, there were a total of 919 firms in this category that operated for the entire year. Of this total, 771 had less than 100 employees and 148 had more than 100 E:\FR\FM\10JYR1.SGM 10JYR1 39338 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 132 / Thursday, July 10, 2014 / Rules and Regulations employees. Thus, under that size standard, the majority of firms can be considered small. D. Description of Projected Reporting, Recordkeeping and Other Compliance Requirements 15. This Seventh Report and Order does not adopt a rule that will entail reporting, recordkeeping, and/or thirdparty consultation. E. Steps Taken To Minimize Significant Economic Impact on Small Entities and Significant Alternatives Considered tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 16. The RFA requires an agency to describe any significant alternatives that it has considered in reaching its approach, which may include the following four alternatives (among others): (1) The establishment of differing compliance or reporting requirements or timetables that take into account the resources available to small entities; (2) the clarification, consolidation, or simplification of compliance or reporting requirements under the rule for small entities; (3) the use of performance, rather than design, standards; and (4) an exemption from coverage of the rule, or any part thereof, for small entities. 17. In formulating rule changes in the Seventh Report and Order, the Commission strived to ensure Public Safety Radio Licensees benefit from innovative new services. In each case cited below, the Commission considered the alternative of leaving the rule unchanged but concluded the rule changes it adopted would reduce economic burdens and benefit Public Safety Radio Licensees, 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and/or Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturers. 18. Adjacent Channel Power. The rule changes the Commission adopts regarding Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) will result in cost savings to manufacturers by reducing the complexity of transmitters with a consequent savings to Public Safety Radio Licensees and 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses while at the same time maintaining the overall level of ACP protection necessary to guard against interference. 19. Secondary Fixed Operations and Digital Station Identification. The rule changes the Commission adopts VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:20 Jul 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 regarding secondary fixed operations and digital station identification will provide Public Safety Radio Licensees increased capability to meet their communications needs. Absent these rule changes, Public Safety Radio Licensees would endure increased regulatory burdens for no practical purpose. 20. Trunking Requirement. We clarify our trunking requirements to eliminate ambiguity in order to ensure Public Safety Radio Licensees benefit from the increased efficiency resulting from trunked operations. Absent this rule clarification, Public Safety Radio Licensees would be unable to reap the benefits of trunking on State License channels. 21. Encryption and Narrowband Interoperability Standards. We update our rules to reflect the most current industry standards for encryption and interoperability. To ensure a minimum impact on Public Safety Radio Licensees and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturers we grandfather equipment certified under the old standards, thus obviating the need for previously approved equipment to be recertified. F. Federal Rules That May Duplicate, Overlap, or Conflict With the Proposed Rules 22. None. 47 CFR Part 27 Radio. 47 CFR Part 90 Incorporation by reference, Radio. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications Commission amends 47 CFR parts 27 and 90 as follows: PART 27—MISCELLANEOUS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 1. The authority citation for part 90 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, 332, 336, and 337 unless otherwise noted. 2. Section 27.53 is amended by: a. Revising the last entry of the tables for ‘‘6.25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’, ‘‘12.5 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’, ‘‘25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’, and ‘‘150 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’ below paragraph (e)(6). ■ b. Adding a footnote 1 to the tables for ‘‘6.25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’, ‘‘12.5 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’, ‘‘25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’, and ‘‘150 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’ below paragraph (e)(6). The revisions and additions read as follows: ■ 23. The Commission will send a copy of the Seventh Report and Order, including the FRFA, in a report to be sent to Congress pursuant to the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. In addition, the Commission will send a copy of the Seventh Report and Order, including this FRFA, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration. Ordering Clauses 24. Accordingly, it is ordered that, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i), 303, 316, 332 and 337 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 303, 316, 332 and 337, the Seventh Report and Order is hereby adopted. 25. It is further ordered that the amendments of the Commission’s rules as set forth in Appendix C of the Frm 00050 List of Subjects ■ G. Report to Congress PO 00000 Seventh Report and Order are adopted, effective August 11, 2014. 26. It is further ordered that the Commission shall send a copy of the Seventh Report and Order in a report to be sent to Congress and the General Accounting Office pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A). Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 § 27.53 Emission limits. * * * (e) * * * (6) * * * * * * E:\FR\FM\10JYR1.SGM 10JYR1 * * * * 39339 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 132 / Thursday, July 10, 2014 / Rules and Regulations 6.25 KHZ BASE TRANSMITTER ACP REQUIREMENTS Measurement bandwidth (kHz) Offset from center frequency (kHz) * * * * * In the paired receive band ....................................................................................................................................... * Maximum ACP (dBc) * 30 (s) 1¥85 1 Although we permit individual base transmitters to radiate a maximum ACP of ¥85 dBc in the paired receive band, licensees deploying these transmitters may not exceed an ACP of ¥100 dBc in the paired receive band when measured at either the transmitting antenna input port or the output of the transmitter combining network. Consequently, licensees deploying these transmitters may need to use external filters to comply with the more restrictive ACP limit. 12.5 KHZ BASE TRANSMITTER ACP REQUIREMENTS Measurement bandwidth (kHz) Offset from center frequency (kHz) * * * * * In the paired receive band ....................................................................................................................................... * Maximum ACP (dBc) * 30 (s) 1¥85 1 Although we permit individual base transmitters to radiate a maximum ACP of ¥85 dBc in the paired receive band, licensees deploying these transmitters may not exceed an ACP of ¥100 dBc in the paired receive band when measured at either the transmitting antenna input port or the output of the transmitter combining network. Consequently, licensees deploying these transmitters may need to use external filters to comply with the more restrictive ACP limit. 25 KHZ BASE TRANSMITTER ACP REQUIREMENTS Measurement bandwidth (kHz) Offset from center frequency (kHz) * * * * * In the paired receive band ....................................................................................................................................... * Maximum ACP (dBc) * 30 (s) 1¥85 1 Although we permit individual base transmitters to radiate a maximum ACP of ¥85 dBc in the paired receive band, licensees deploying these transmitters may not exceed an ACP of ¥100 dBc in the paired receive band when measured at either the transmitting antenna input port or the output of the transmitter combining network. Consequently, licensees deploying these transmitters may need to use external filters to comply with the more restrictive ACP limit. 150 KHZ BASE TRANSMITTER ACP REQUIREMENTS Measurement bandwidth (kHz) Offset from center frequency (kHz) * * * * * In the receive band .................................................................................................................................................. * Maximum ACP (dBc) * 30(s) 1¥85 1 Although we permit individual base transmitters to radiate a maximum ACP of ¥85 dBc in the paired receive band, licensees deploying these transmitters may not exceed an ACP of ¥100 dBc in the paired receive band when measured at either the transmitting antenna input port or the output of the transmitter combining network. Consequently, licensees deploying these transmitters may need to use external filters to comply with the more restrictive ACP limit. * * * * § 90.235 Secondary fixed signaling operations. * PART 90—PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES * 3. The authority citation for part 90 continues to read as follows: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES ■ Authority: Sections 4(i), 11, 303(g), 303(r), and 332(c)(7) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 303(g), 303(r), and 332(c)(7), and Title VI of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, Pub. L. 112–96, 126 Stat. 156. 4. Section 90.235 is amended by revising paragraph (l) to read as follows: ■ VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:20 Jul 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 * * * * (l) Secondary fixed signaling operations conducted in accordance with the provisions of §§ 90.317(a), 90.557 and 90.637 are exempt from the foregoing provisions of this section. ■ 5. Section 90.527 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: § 90.527 Regional plan requirements. * * * * * (b) Modification of regional plans. Regional plans may be modified by submitting a written request, signed by PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 the regional planning committee, to the Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. The request must contain the full text of the modification. Modifications are considered either major or minor. Regional planning committees must certify that successful coordination with all adjacent regions has occurred for major modifications and that all such regions concur with the major modification. Unless requested otherwise by the regional planning committee, the Bureau will only place major modifications on public notice for comment. E:\FR\FM\10JYR1.SGM 10JYR1 39340 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 132 / Thursday, July 10, 2014 / Rules and Regulations (1) Except as noted below, modifications changing the way channels are allocated, allotted or coordinated are considered major modifications. (2) Modifications changing how channels are allotted are considered minor modifications only if: (i) The proposed channel change or channel addition involves a facility located more than seventy miles from the adjacent region border; (ii) The co-channel or adjacent channel interference contour of the facility changing or adding the channel does not intersect the border of an adjacent region, or (iii) The proposed channel change or channel addition has been coordinated in writing with any affected adjacent region. (3) Changes in membership or leadership of regional planning committees are considered minor modifications. ■ 6. Section 90.537 is revised to read as follows: § 90.537 Trunking requirement. (a) General use and State License channels. All systems using six or more narrowband channels in the 769–775 MHz and 799–805 MHz frequency bands must be trunked systems, except for those described in paragraph (b) of this section. (b) Interoperability and low power channels. Trunking is permitted only on Interoperability channels specified in § 90.531(b)(1)(iii). Trunked use must be strictly on a secondary, non-interference basis to conventional operations. The licensee must monitor and immediately release these channels when they are needed for interoperability purposes. All systems using narrowband low power channels listed in § 90.531(b)(3) and (4) are exempt from the trunking requirements described in paragraph (a) of this section. ■ 7. Section 90.543 is amended by: ■ a. Revising the last entry of the tables for ‘‘6.25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’, ‘‘12.5 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’, and ‘‘25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’ below paragraph (a). ■ b. Adding a footnote 1 to the tables for ‘‘6.25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’, ‘‘12.5 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’, and ‘‘25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements’’ below paragraph (a). The revisions and additions read as follows: § 90.543 Emission limitations. * * * (a) * * * * * * * * * * 6.25 KHZ BASE TRANSMITTER ACP REQUIREMENTS Measurement bandwidth (kHz) Offset from center frequency (kHz) * * * * * In the paired receive band ....................................................................................................................................... * Maximum ACP (dBc) * 30 (s) 1 –85 1 Although we permit individual base transmitters to radiate a maximum ACP of –85 dBc in the paired receive band, licensees deploying these transmitters may not exceed an ACP of –100 dBc in the paired receive band when measured at either the transmitting antenna input port or the output of the transmitter combining network. Consequently, licensees deploying these transmitters may need to use external filters to comply with the more restrictive ACP limit. 12.5 KHZ BASE TRANSMITTER ACP REQUIREMENTS Measurement bandwidth (kHz) Offset from center frequency (kHz) * * * * * In the paired receive band ....................................................................................................................................... * Maximum ACP (dBc) * 30 (s) 1 –85 1 Although we permit individual base transmitters to radiate a maximum ACP of –85 dBc in the paired receive band, licensees deploying these transmitters may not exceed an ACP of –100 dBc in the paired receive band when measured at either the transmitting antenna input port or the output of the transmitter combining network. Consequently, licensees deploying these transmitters may need to use external filters to comply with the more restrictive ACP limit. 25 KHZ BASE TRANSMITTER ACP REQUIREMENTS Measurement bandwidth (kHz) Offset from center frequency (kHz) * * * * * In the paired receive band ....................................................................................................................................... * Maximum ACP (dBc) * 30 (s) 1 –85 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 1 Although we permit individual base transmitters to radiate a maximum ACP of –85 dBc in the paired receive band, licensees deploying these transmitters may not exceed an ACP of –100 dBc in the paired receive band when measured at either the transmitting antenna input port or the output of the transmitter combining network. Consequently, licensees deploying these transmitters may need to use external filters to comply with the more restrictive ACP limit. * * * * * 8. Section 90.548 is revised to read as follows: ■ VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:13 Jul 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 § 90.548 Interoperability Technical Standards. (a) Transmitters designed after August 11, 2014 to operate on the narrowband PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 interoperability achannels in the 769– 775 and 799–805 MHz band (see § 90.531) shall conform to the following technical standards (transmitters E:\FR\FM\10JYR1.SGM 10JYR1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 132 / Thursday, July 10, 2014 / Rules and Regulations certified prior to this date are grandfathered): (1) Transmitters designed for voice operation shall include a 12.5 kilohertz bandwidth mode of operation conforming to the following standards: ANSI/TIA–102.BAAA–A–2003 and ANSI/TIA–102.BABA–2003. (2) Transmitters designed for data transmission shall include a 12.5 kilohertz bandwidth mode of operation conforming to the following standards: ANSI/TIA–102.BAEA–B–2012, ANSI/ TIA–102.BAAA–A–2003, ANSI/TIA– 102.BAEB–A–2005, and ANSI/TIA– 102.BAEE–B–2010. (b) The Director of the Federal Register approves these incorporations by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Material incorporated by reference may be inspected at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC (Reference Information Center) [202–418–0270] or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/ federal_register/code_of_federal_ regulations/ibr_locations.html. (1) TIA/EIA, 2500 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 703–907–7974. These standards are also available from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112; or the American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036, www.ansi.org. (i) ANSI/TIA–102.BAAA–A–2003, Project 25 FDMA–Common Air Interface, approved September 2003. (ii) ANSI/TIA–102.BABA–2003, Project 25 Vocoder Description, approved December 2003. (iii) ANSI/TIA–102.BAEA–B–2012, Project 25 Data Overview—New Technology Standards Project—Digital Radio Technical Standards, approved June 2012. (iv) ANSI/TIA–102.BAEB–A–2005, Project 25 Packet Data Specification— New Technology Standards Project— Digital Radio Technical Standards, approved March 2005. (v) ANSI/TIA–102.BAEE–B–2010, Project 25 Radio Management Protocols—New Technology Standards Project—Digital Radio Technical Standards, approved May 2010. (2) [Reserved] ■ 9. Section 90.553 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as follows: § 90.553 * * Encryption. * VerDate Mar<15>2010 * * 16:13 Jul 09, 2014 Jkt 232001 (b) If encryption is employed, then transmitters manufactured after August 11, 2014 must use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) specified in ANSI/TIA–102.AAAD–A: Project 25 Digital Land Mobile Radio-Block Encryption Protocol, approved August 20, 2009 Until 2030, manufacturers may also include the Digital Encryption Standard (DES) or Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TDEA), in addition to but not in place of AES, for compatibility with legacy radios that lack AES capability. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. The standard can also be purchased from TIA/EIA, 2500 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 703– 907–7974; Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112; or the American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10036, www.ansi.org. Material incorporated by reference may be inspected at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC (Reference Information Center) 202–418–0270 or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/ federal_register/code_of_federal_ regulations/ibr_locations.html. * * * * * ■ 10. Section 90.557 is added to subpart R to read as follows: § 90.557 Secondary fixed signaling operations. Trunked and conventional 700 MHz narrowband systems may conduct fixed ancillary signaling and data transmissions subject to the following requirements: (a) Operations are permitted only on: (1) Narrowband State License channels specified in § 90.531(b)(5), subject to the discretion of the relevant State licensee; and (2) Narrowband General Use channels specified in § 90.531(b)(6), subject to the discretion of the regional planning committee. (b) All operations must be on a secondary, non-interference basis to the primary mobile operation of any other licensee. (c) The output power at the remote site must not exceed 30 watts. (d) Automatic means must be provided to deactivate the remote transmitter in the event the carrier remains on for a period in excess of three minutes. PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 39341 (e) Operational fixed stations authorized pursuant to this section are exempt from the requirements of §§ 90.425, 90.429, and 90.559. (f) Any operations undertaken in a shared use environment must be conducted pursuant to an agreement between the licensee and each participant, as set forth in § 90.179. 11. Section 90.559 is added to subpart R to read as follows: ■ § 90.559 Station Identification. (a) Conventional systems of communication shall be identified in accordance with existing regulations governing such matters. (b) Trunked systems of communication, except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, shall be identified through the use of an automatic device which transmits the call sign of the base station facility at 30 minute intervals. Such station identification shall be made on the lowest frequency in the base station trunk group assigned the licensee. Should this frequency be in use at the time station identification is required, such identification may be made at the termination of the communication in progress on this frequency. Identification may be made by voice or International Morse Code. When the call sign is transmitted in International Morse Code, it must be at a rate of between 15 to 20 words per minute and by means of tone modulation of the transmitter, the tone frequency being between 800 and 1000 hertz. (c) Stations operating in the 769–775/ 799–805 MHz band that are licensed on an exclusive basis, and normally employ digital signals for the transmission of data, text, control codes, or digitized voice may also be identified by digital transmission of the call sign. A licensee that identifies its station in this manner must provide the Commission, upon its request, information sufficient to decode the digital transmission and ascertain the call sign transmitted. [FR Doc. 2014–16042 Filed 7–9–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P E:\FR\FM\10JYR1.SGM 10JYR1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 27 and 90

[WT Docket No. 96-86; FCC 13-40]

The Development of Operational, Technical and Spectrum
Requirements for Meeting Federal, State and Local Public Safety
Communications Requirements Through the Year 2010

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document adopts minor changes to the rules governing the
700 MHz public safety narrowband spectrum (769-775/799-805 MHz). The
rule changes eliminate or update outdated technical requirements and
offer public safety licensees additional flexibility to operate their
700 MHz narrowband land mobile radio systems. This document also adopts
a corresponding change to the emission limits of commercial
transmitters operating in the Guard Band B Block spectrum (775-776/805-
806 MHz) and addresses recommendations from the National Coordination
Committee (NCC) for changes to the 700 MHz narrowband rules.

DATES: Effective August 11, 2014. The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of
the Federal Register as of August 11, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Marenco, Policy and Licensing
Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, (202) 418-0838.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's
Seventh Report and Order in WT Docket No. 96-86, FCC 13-40, released on
April 1, 2013. The document is available for download at https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/. The complete text of this document is
also available for inspection and copying during normal business hours
in the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street
SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. To request materials in
accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print,
electronic files, audio format), send an email to FCC504@fcc.gov or
call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530
(voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY).
1. In 1998, the Commission established the initial band plan and
service rules for the 24 megahertz of public safety spectrum in the 700
MHz band, which it reallocated from TV channels 60-69 in accordance
with the mandate expressed in the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, 63 FR
58645, November 2, 1998. The Commission also divided the 24 megahertz
of spectrum into narrowband (6.25 kilohertz channel) and wideband (50
kilohertz channel) segments.
2. In 2005, the Commission adopted the Sixth Report and Order in WT
Docket No. 96-86 which revised the Commission's rules regarding
adjacent channel power (ACP) emission limits for the 700 MHz public
safety band, 70 FR 21663, April 27, 2005. In the accompanying Seventh
Notice of Proposed Rule Making (Seventh NPRM), the Commission sought
comment and issued tentative conclusions regarding proposals filed by
TIA-PRS, Access Spectrum, Nortel/EADS and the NCC to revise various
rules governing the 700 MHz public safety narrowband spectrum,
including additional proposed revisions to the ACP rules.
3. In 2007, the Commission adopted the 700 MHz Second Report and
Order in PS Docket No. 06-229, which revised the band plan and service
rules governing both the commercial and public safety portions of the
700 MHz band, 72 FR 48814, August 24, 2007. Among other things, the
Commission redesignated 10 megahertz of public safety 700 MHz spectrum
(at 763-768/793-798 MHz) for broadband use and established a plan for
development of a nationwide, interoperable broadband public safety
communications network. In order to accommodate the new public safety
broadband allocation, the Commission eliminated the public safety 50
kilohertz wideband channels and consolidated the public safety 6.25
kilohertz narrowband channels into their current locations at 769-775
and 799-805 MHz.
4. In the Seventh Report and Order, the Commission resolves the
proposals considered in the Seventh NPRM that affect the consolidated
700 MHz narrowband channels (6.25 kilohertz). The Commission does not
address

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proposals in the Seventh NPRM that related to the former 700 MHz
wideband channels (50 kilohertz), because the elimination of wideband
channels in the 700 MHz Second Report and Order renders these portions
of the Seventh NPRM moot.
5. The Commission, in the Seventh Report and Order, updates certain
ACP limits pertaining to transmitters operating on public safety
narrowband (769-775/799-805 MHz) or Guard Band B Block (775-776/805-806
MHz) spectrum. The Commission also clarifies its trunking rules,
incorporates by reference the most current industry encryption and
interoperability standards, removes limitations on secondary fixed
operations and permits public safety licensees to transmit their
station identification digitally. The Commission also addresses
recommendations from the NCC.

Procedural Matters

A. Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

6. The Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis required by section
604 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 604, is included in
Appendix A of the Seventh Report and Order.

B. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Analysis

7. The actions taken in the Seventh Report and Order in WT Docket
No. 96-86 have been analyzed with respect to the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13, and found to impose no new or modified
recordkeeping requirements or burdens on the public.

Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

8. As required by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), an Initial
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) was incorporated into the
Seventh NPRM of this proceeding. The Commission sought written public
comment on the IRFA. The RFA requires that an agency prepare a
regulatory flexibility analysis for notice-and-comment rulemaking
proceedings, unless the agency certifies that ``the rule will not, if
promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number
of small entities.'' The RFA generally defines ``small entity'' as
having the same meaning as the terms ``small business,'' ``small
organization,'' and ``small governmental jurisdiction.'' In addition,
the term ``small business'' has the same meaning as the term ``small
business concern'' under the Small Business Act. A ``small business
concern'' is one which: (1) Is independently owned and operated; (2) is
not dominant in its field of operation; and (3) satisfies any
additional criteria established by the Small Business Administration
(SBA). The present Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (FRFA)
conforms to the RFA.

A. Need for, and Objectives of, the Proposed Rules

9. In the Seventh Report and Order, the Commission adopts changes
to its rules covering public safety narrowband spectrum at 769-775 MHz
and 799-805 MHz in order to ensure that the technical standards in its
rules remain up to date so public safety users can benefit from the
latest narrowband technology. The changes the Commission adopts include
updating its Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) limits, clarifying its
trunking rules and incorporating by reference the most current industry
encryption and interoperability standards.

B. Summary of Significant Issues Raised by Public Comments in Response
to the IRFA

10. There were no comments filed that specifically addressed the
rules and policies proposed in the IRFA.

C. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which
the Rules Will Apply

11. The RFA directs agencies to provide a description of and, where
feasible, an estimate of the number of small entities that may be
affected by the proposed rules, if adopted. The RFA generally defines
the term ``small entity'' as having the same meaning as the terms
``small business,'' ``small organization,'' and ``small governmental
jurisdiction.'' In addition, the term ``small business'' has the same
meaning as the term ``small business concern'' under the Small Business
Act. A small business concern is one which: (1) Is independently owned
and operated; (2) is not dominant in its field of operation; and (3)
satisfies any additional criteria established by the SBA.
12. Public Safety Radio Licensees. As a general matter, Public
Safety Radio Licensees include police, fire, local government, forestry
conservation, highway maintenance, and emergency medical services. For
the purpose of determining whether a Public Safety Radio Licensee is a
small business as defined by the SBA, we use the broad census category,
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite). This
definition provides that a small entity is any such entity employing no
more than 1,500 persons. The Commission does not require Public Safety
Radio Licensees to disclose information about number of employees, so
the Commission does not have information that could be used to
determine how many Public Safety Radio licensees constitute small
entities under this definition.
13. 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses. In the 700 MHz Guard Band Order,
the Commission adopted size standards for ``small businesses'' and
``very small businesses'' for purposes of determining their eligibility
for special provisions such as bidding credits and installment
payments. A small business in this service is an entity that, together
with its affiliates and controlling principals, has average gross
revenues not exceeding $40 million for the preceding three years.
Additionally, a ``very small business'' is an entity that, together
with its affiliates and controlling principals, has average gross
revenues that are not more than $15 million for the preceding three
years. SBA approval of these definitions is not required. An auction of
52 Major Economic Area (MEA) licenses commenced on September 6, 2000,
and closed on September 21, 2000. Of the 104 licenses auctioned, 96
licenses were sold to nine bidders. Five of these bidders were small
businesses that won a total of 26 licenses. A second auction of 700 MHz
Guard Band licenses commenced on February 13, 2001, and closed on
February 21, 2001. All eight of the licenses auctioned were sold to
three bidders. One of these bidders was a small business that won a
total of two licenses.
14. Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications
Equipment Manufacturing. The Census Bureau defines this category as
follows: ``This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in
manufacturing radio and television broadcast and wireless
communications equipment. Examples of products made by these
establishments are: Transmitting and receiving antennas, cable
television equipment, GPS equipment, pagers, cellular phones, mobile
communications equipment, and radio and television studio and
broadcasting equipment.'' The SBA has developed a small business size
standard for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless
Communications Equipment Manufacturing, which is: All such firms having
750 or fewer employees. According to Census Bureau data for 2007, there
were a total of 939 establishments in this category that operated for
part or all of the entire year. According to Census bureau data for
2007, there were a total of 919 firms in this category that operated
for the entire year. Of this total, 771 had less than 100 employees and
148 had more than 100

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employees. Thus, under that size standard, the majority of firms can be
considered small.

D. Description of Projected Reporting, Recordkeeping and Other
Compliance Requirements

15. This Seventh Report and Order does not adopt a rule that will
entail reporting, recordkeeping, and/or third-party consultation.

E. Steps Taken To Minimize Significant Economic Impact on Small
Entities and Significant Alternatives Considered

16. The RFA requires an agency to describe any significant
alternatives that it has considered in reaching its approach, which may
include the following four alternatives (among others): (1) The
establishment of differing compliance or reporting requirements or
timetables that take into account the resources available to small
entities; (2) the clarification, consolidation, or simplification of
compliance or reporting requirements under the rule for small entities;
(3) the use of performance, rather than design, standards; and (4) an
exemption from coverage of the rule, or any part thereof, for small
entities.
17. In formulating rule changes in the Seventh Report and Order,
the Commission strived to ensure Public Safety Radio Licensees benefit
from innovative new services. In each case cited below, the Commission
considered the alternative of leaving the rule unchanged but concluded
the rule changes it adopted would reduce economic burdens and benefit
Public Safety Radio Licensees, 700 MHz Guard Band Licenses and/or
Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturers.
18. Adjacent Channel Power. The rule changes the Commission adopts
regarding Adjacent Channel Power (ACP) will result in cost savings to
manufacturers by reducing the complexity of transmitters with a
consequent savings to Public Safety Radio Licensees and 700 MHz Guard
Band Licenses while at the same time maintaining the overall level of
ACP protection necessary to guard against interference.
19. Secondary Fixed Operations and Digital Station Identification.
The rule changes the Commission adopts regarding secondary fixed
operations and digital station identification will provide Public
Safety Radio Licensees increased capability to meet their
communications needs. Absent these rule changes, Public Safety Radio
Licensees would endure increased regulatory burdens for no practical
purpose.
20. Trunking Requirement. We clarify our trunking requirements to
eliminate ambiguity in order to ensure Public Safety Radio Licensees
benefit from the increased efficiency resulting from trunked
operations. Absent this rule clarification, Public Safety Radio
Licensees would be unable to reap the benefits of trunking on State
License channels.
21. Encryption and Narrowband Interoperability Standards. We update
our rules to reflect the most current industry standards for encryption
and interoperability. To ensure a minimum impact on Public Safety Radio
Licensees and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturers we
grandfather equipment certified under the old standards, thus obviating
the need for previously approved equipment to be recertified.

F. Federal Rules That May Duplicate, Overlap, or Conflict With the
Proposed Rules

22. None.

G. Report to Congress

23. The Commission will send a copy of the Seventh Report and
Order, including the FRFA, in a report to be sent to Congress pursuant
to the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. In
addition, the Commission will send a copy of the Seventh Report and
Order, including this FRFA, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the
Small Business Administration.

Ordering Clauses

24. Accordingly, it is ordered that, pursuant to sections 1, 4(i),
303, 316, 332 and 337 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47
U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 303, 316, 332 and 337, the Seventh Report and Order
is hereby adopted.
25. It is further ordered that the amendments of the Commission's
rules as set forth in Appendix C of the Seventh Report and Order are
adopted, effective August 11, 2014.
26. It is further ordered that the Commission shall send a copy of
the Seventh Report and Order in a report to be sent to Congress and the
General Accounting Office pursuant to the Congressional Review Act, 5
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A).

List of Subjects

47 CFR Part 27

Radio.

47 CFR Part 90

Incorporation by reference, Radio.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal
Communications Commission amends 47 CFR parts 27 and 90 as follows:

PART 27--MISCELLANEOUS WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

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1. The authority citation for part 90 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, 332, 336,
and 337 unless otherwise noted.

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2. Section 27.53 is amended by:
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a. Revising the last entry of the tables for ``6.25 kHz Base
Transmitter ACP Requirements'', ``12.5 kHz Base Transmitter ACP
Requirements'', ``25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements'', and ``150
kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements'' below paragraph (e)(6).
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b. Adding a footnote 1 to the tables for ``6.25 kHz Base Transmitter
ACP Requirements'', ``12.5 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements'',
``25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements'', and ``150 kHz Base
Transmitter ACP Requirements'' below paragraph (e)(6).
The revisions and additions read as follows:

Sec. 27.53 Emission limits.

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(e) * * *
(6) * * *
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6.25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements
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Measurement Maximum ACP
Offset from center frequency (kHz) bandwidth (kHz) (dBc)
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* * * * * * *
In the paired receive band............ 30 (s) \1\-85
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\1\ Although we permit individual base transmitters to radiate a maximum
ACP of -85 dBc in the paired receive band, licensees deploying these
transmitters may not exceed an ACP of -100 dBc in the paired receive
band when measured at either the transmitting antenna input port or
the output of the transmitter combining network. Consequently,
licensees deploying these transmitters may need to use external
filters to comply with the more restrictive ACP limit.

12.5 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Measurement Maximum ACP
Offset from center frequency (kHz) bandwidth (kHz) (dBc)
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25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Measurement Maximum ACP
Offset from center frequency (kHz) bandwidth (kHz) (dBc)
------------------------------------------------------------------------

150 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Measurement Maximum ACP
Offset from center frequency (kHz) bandwidth (kHz) (dBc)
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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In the receive band................... 30(s) \1\-85
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Although we permit individual base transmitters to radiate a maximum
ACP of -85 dBc in the paired receive band, licensees deploying these
transmitters may not exceed an ACP of -100 dBc in the paired receive
band when measured at either the transmitting antenna input port or
the output of the transmitter combining network. Consequently,
licensees deploying these transmitters may need to use external
filters to comply with the more restrictive ACP limit.

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PART 90--PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES

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3. The authority citation for part 90 continues to read as follows:

Authority: Sections 4(i), 11, 303(g), 303(r), and 332(c)(7) of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161,
303(g), 303(r), and 332(c)(7), and Title VI of the Middle Class Tax
Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, Pub. L. 112-96, 126 Stat. 156.

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4. Section 90.235 is amended by revising paragraph (l) to read as
follows:

Sec. 90.235 Secondary fixed signaling operations.

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(l) Secondary fixed signaling operations conducted in accordance
with the provisions of Sec. Sec. 90.317(a), 90.557 and 90.637 are
exempt from the foregoing provisions of this section.

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5. Section 90.527 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as
follows:

Sec. 90.527 Regional plan requirements.

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(b) Modification of regional plans. Regional plans may be modified
by submitting a written request, signed by the regional planning
committee, to the Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
The request must contain the full text of the modification.
Modifications are considered either major or minor. Regional planning
committees must certify that successful coordination with all adjacent
regions has occurred for major modifications and that all such regions
concur with the major modification. Unless requested otherwise by the
regional planning committee, the Bureau will only place major
modifications on public notice for comment.

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(1) Except as noted below, modifications changing the way channels
are allocated, allotted or coordinated are considered major
modifications.
(2) Modifications changing how channels are allotted are considered
minor modifications only if:
(i) The proposed channel change or channel addition involves a
facility located more than seventy miles from the adjacent region
border;
(ii) The co-channel or adjacent channel interference contour of the
facility changing or adding the channel does not intersect the border
of an adjacent region, or
(iii) The proposed channel change or channel addition has been
coordinated in writing with any affected adjacent region.
(3) Changes in membership or leadership of regional planning
committees are considered minor modifications.

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6. Section 90.537 is revised to read as follows:

Sec. 90.537 Trunking requirement.

(a) General use and State License channels. All systems using six
or more narrowband channels in the 769-775 MHz and 799-805 MHz
frequency bands must be trunked systems, except for those described in
paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) Interoperability and low power channels. Trunking is permitted
only on Interoperability channels specified in Sec. 90.531(b)(1)(iii).
Trunked use must be strictly on a secondary, non-interference basis to
conventional operations. The licensee must monitor and immediately
release these channels when they are needed for interoperability
purposes. All systems using narrowband low power channels listed in
Sec. 90.531(b)(3) and (4) are exempt from the trunking requirements
described in paragraph (a) of this section.

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7. Section 90.543 is amended by:
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a. Revising the last entry of the tables for ``6.25 kHz Base
Transmitter ACP Requirements'', ``12.5 kHz Base Transmitter ACP
Requirements'', and ``25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements'' below
paragraph (a).
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b. Adding a footnote 1 to the tables for ``6.25 kHz Base Transmitter
ACP Requirements'', ``12.5 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements'', and
``25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements'' below paragraph (a).
The revisions and additions read as follows:

Sec. 90.543 Emission limitations.

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(a) * * *
* * * * *

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In the paired receive band............ 30 (s) \1\ -85
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Although we permit individual base transmitters to radiate a maximum
ACP of -85 dBc in the paired receive band, licensees deploying these
transmitters may not exceed an ACP of -100 dBc in the paired receive
band when measured at either the transmitting antenna input port or
the output of the transmitter combining network. Consequently,
licensees deploying these transmitters may need to use external
filters to comply with the more restrictive ACP limit.

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8. Section 90.548 is revised to read as follows:

Sec. 90.548 Interoperability Technical Standards.

(a) Transmitters designed after August 11, 2014 to operate on the
narrowband interoperability achannels in the 769-775 and 799-805 MHz
band (see Sec. 90.531) shall conform to the following technical
standards (transmitters

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certified prior to this date are grandfathered):
(1) Transmitters designed for voice operation shall include a 12.5
kilohertz bandwidth mode of operation conforming to the following
standards: ANSI/TIA-102.BAAA-A-2003 and ANSI/TIA-102.BABA-2003.
(2) Transmitters designed for data transmission shall include a
12.5 kilohertz bandwidth mode of operation conforming to the following
standards: ANSI/TIA-102.BAEA-B-2012, ANSI/TIA-102.BAAA-A-2003, ANSI/
TIA-102.BAEB-A-2005, and ANSI/TIA-102.BAEE-B-2010.
(b) The Director of the Federal Register approves these
incorporations by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1
CFR part 51. Material incorporated by reference may be inspected at the
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC
(Reference Information Center) [202-418-0270] or at the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the
availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to:
https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
(1) TIA/EIA, 2500 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 703-907-
7974. These standards are also available from Global Engineering
Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112; or the American
National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New
York, NY 10036, www.ansi.org.
(i) ANSI/TIA-102.BAAA-A-2003, Project 25 FDMA-Common Air Interface,
approved September 2003.
(ii) ANSI/TIA-102.BABA-2003, Project 25 Vocoder Description,
approved December 2003.
(iii) ANSI/TIA-102.BAEA-B-2012, Project 25 Data Overview--New
Technology Standards Project--Digital Radio Technical Standards,
approved June 2012.
(iv) ANSI/TIA-102.BAEB-A-2005, Project 25 Packet Data
Specification--New Technology Standards Project--Digital Radio
Technical Standards, approved March 2005.
(v) ANSI/TIA-102.BAEE-B-2010, Project 25 Radio Management
Protocols--New Technology Standards Project--Digital Radio Technical
Standards, approved May 2010.
(2) [Reserved]

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9. Section 90.553 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as
follows:

Sec. 90.553 Encryption.

* * * * *
(b) If encryption is employed, then transmitters manufactured after
August 11, 2014 must use the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
specified in ANSI/TIA-102.AAAD-A: Project 25 Digital Land Mobile Radio-
Block Encryption Protocol, approved August 20, 2009 Until 2030,
manufacturers may also include the Digital Encryption Standard (DES) or
Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TDEA), in addition to but not in
place of AES, for compatibility with legacy radios that lack AES
capability. The Director of the Federal Register approves this
incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. The standard can also be purchased from TIA/EIA, 2500 Wilson
Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201 703-907-7974; Global Engineering
Documents, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, CO 80112; or the American
National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor, New
York, NY 10036, www.ansi.org. Material incorporated by reference may be
inspected at the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street
SW., Washington, DC (Reference Information Center) 202-418-0270 or at
the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-
6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
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10. Section 90.557 is added to subpart R to read as follows:

Sec. 90.557 Secondary fixed signaling operations.

Trunked and conventional 700 MHz narrowband systems may conduct
fixed ancillary signaling and data transmissions subject to the
following requirements:
(a) Operations are permitted only on:
(1) Narrowband State License channels specified in Sec.
90.531(b)(5), subject to the discretion of the relevant State licensee;
and
(2) Narrowband General Use channels specified in Sec.
90.531(b)(6), subject to the discretion of the regional planning
committee.
(b) All operations must be on a secondary, non-interference basis
to the primary mobile operation of any other licensee.
(c) The output power at the remote site must not exceed 30 watts.
(d) Automatic means must be provided to deactivate the remote
transmitter in the event the carrier remains on for a period in excess
of three minutes.
(e) Operational fixed stations authorized pursuant to this section
are exempt from the requirements of Sec. Sec. 90.425, 90.429, and
90.559.
(f) Any operations undertaken in a shared use environment must be
conducted pursuant to an agreement between the licensee and each
participant, as set forth in Sec. 90.179.

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11. Section 90.559 is added to subpart R to read as follows:

Sec. 90.559 Station Identification.

(a) Conventional systems of communication shall be identified in
accordance with existing regulations governing such matters.
(b) Trunked systems of communication, except as noted in paragraph
(c) of this section, shall be identified through the use of an
automatic device which transmits the call sign of the base station
facility at 30 minute intervals. Such station identification shall be
made on the lowest frequency in the base station trunk group assigned
the licensee. Should this frequency be in use at the time station
identification is required, such identification may be made at the
termination of the communication in progress on this frequency.
Identification may be made by voice or International Morse Code. When
the call sign is transmitted in International Morse Code, it must be at
a rate of between 15 to 20 words per minute and by means of tone
modulation of the transmitter, the tone frequency being between 800 and
1000 hertz.
(c) Stations operating in the 769-775/799-805 MHz band that are
licensed on an exclusive basis, and normally employ digital signals for
the transmission of data, text, control codes, or digitized voice may
also be identified by digital transmission of the call sign. A licensee
that identifies its station in this manner must provide the Commission,
upon its request, information sufficient to decode the digital
transmission and ascertain the call sign transmitted.

[FR Doc. 2014-16042 Filed 7-9-14; 8:45 am]
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