Notice of Inquiry on Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services-Comment Extension, 73008-73009 [2014-28733]

Download as PDF 73008 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 236 / Tuesday, December 9, 2014 / Proposed Rules be set in light of lower gasoline consumption than had been forecast at the time that the Energy Independence and Security Act was enacted, and whether and on what basis the statutory volumes should be waived. Most notably, commenters expressed concerns regarding the proposal’s ability to ensure continued progress towards achieving the volumes of renewable fuel targeted by the statute. EPA has been evaluating these issues in light of the purposes of the statute and the Administration’s commitment to the goals of the statute to increase the use of renewable fuels, particularly cellulosic biofuels, which will reduce the greenhouse gases emitted from the consumption of transportation fuels and diversify the nation’s fuel supply. Finalization of the 2014 standards rule has been significantly delayed. 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This proceeding will allow parties to more thoroughly address the complex technical, legal, and policy issues raised in the NOI. DATES: Submit comments on or before January 15, 2015. Submit reply comments on or before February 17, 2015. SUMMARY: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. You may submit comments, identified by DA–14–1703, or by GN Docket No. 14–177, or by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Federal Communications Commission’s Web site: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. People With Disabilities. Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by email: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: (202) 418–0530 or TTY: (202) 418–0432. Availability of Documents. Comments, reply comments, and ex parte submissions will be available for public inspection during regular business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., CY– A257, Washington, DC, 20554. These documents will also be available via ECFS. Documents will be available electronically in ASCII, Microsoft Word, and/or Adobe Acrobat. For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, please contact Charles Oliver of the Wireless ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Telecommunications Bureau, Broadband Division, at (202) 418–1325 or mailto:charles.oliver@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s public notice, adopted and released on November 25, 2014, DA–14–1703. Copies of the public notice may be obtained from Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 488–5300, facsimile (202) 488–5563, or via email fcc@ bcpiweb.com. The public notice and any associated documents are also available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, Room CY–A257, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete text is also available on the Commission’s Web site at https:// apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/ DA-14-1703A1.docx. Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998). Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https:// fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/. Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, filers must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. All hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 12th St., SW., Room TW–A325, Washington, DC 20554. The filing hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail E:\FR\FM\09DEP1.SGM 09DEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 236 / Tuesday, December 9, 2014 / Proposed Rules rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington DC 20554. People With Disabilities: 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). Summary 1. On November 19, 2014, the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) filed a motion to extend the comment deadline in the above-captioned proceeding from December 16, 2014 until January 15, 2015. SIA also requested that the deadline for filing reply comments be extended from January 15, 2015 to February 17, 2015. SIA asserts that analyzing bands for spectrum sharing with widely-deployed mobile wireless services requires extensive analysis and review and notes that the Commission is seeking comment on multiple bands in which satellite operations are authorized. According to SIA, each of these bands is unique and requires an analysis of current and future satellite operations. James E. Whedbee supports the SIA Motion. 2. It is the general policy of the Commission that extensions of time shall not be routinely granted. Under these circumstances, however, we agree that an extension of time to file comments and reply comments is warranted to ensure that the Commission obtains a complete and thorough record in response to the NOI. The NOI is the first step in a process to examine the use of new, innovative technologies that could enable the use of frequencies above 24 GHz for mobile services. The NOI seeks comment on a wide variety of novel technical, policy and legal issues related to the possible use of bands above 24 GHz for mobile services. We conclude that a short extension of time is warranted to enable interested parties sufficient opportunity to review and respond to the complex issues raised by the NOI, to ultimately help the Commission ‘‘discern what frequency bands above 24 GHz would be most suitable for mobile services, and to begin developing a record on mobile service rules and a licensing framework for mobile services in those bands.’’ 3. Accordingly, pursuant to section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and § 1.46 of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 12:52 Dec 08, 2014 Jkt 235001 Commission’s rules, we extend the deadline for filing comments until January 15, 2015. We also extend the deadline for filing reply comments until February 17, 2015. Federal Communications Commission. Blaise A. Scinto, Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. [FR Doc. 2014–28733 Filed 12–8–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 90 [PS Docket No. 07–114; DA 14–1680] FCC Seeks Comment on Alternative ‘‘Roadmap’’ for E911 Indoor Location Accuracy Requirements Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Request for comments. AGENCY: In this document, the Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on the ‘‘Roadmap for Improving E911 Location Accuracy’’ (Roadmap), filed in the E911 location accuracy proceeding by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), AT&T Mobility, Sprint, TMobile USA, and Verizon. DATES: Comments are due on or before December 10, 2014 and reply comments are due on or before December 17, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by PS Docket No. 07–114 by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Federal Communications Commission’s Web site: https:// fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. • People with Disabilities: Contact the Commission to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by email: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: 202–418–0530 or TTY: 202– 418–0432. For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 73009 information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Ehrenreich, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, at (202) 418–1726 or Eric.Ehrenreich@fcc.gov, or Dana Zelman, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, at (202) 418–0546, or Dana.Zelman@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s document in PS Docket No. 07–114, DA 14–1680, released on November 20, 2014. This document is available to the public at https://www.fcc.gov/document/ fcc-seeks-comment-indoor-locationaccuracy-roadmap. Synopsis 1. By this document the Bureau seeks comment on the ‘‘Roadmap for Improving E911 Location Accuracy’’ (Roadmap), filed in the E911 Location Accuracy proceeding by APCO, NENA, AT&T Mobility, Sprint, T-Mobile USA, and Verizon (Parties). 2. The Roadmap was filed in response to the Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this proceeding, in which the Commission proposed measures and timeframes to improve location accuracy for 911 calls originating indoors, including proposals related to horizontal and vertical location of callers. The Commission also ‘‘encourage[d] industry, public safety entities, and other stakeholders to work collaboratively to develop alternative proposals for our consideration.’’ The Parties assert that the Roadmap ‘‘marks a new course using indoor technologies to deliver a ‘dispatchable location’ for indoor 9–1–1 calls’’ and that it ‘‘contrasts with current and proposed outdoor technologies that provide estimates of location and face challenges with indoor location accuracy.’’ The Parties further state that ‘‘the Roadmap commits to meaningful improvements and FCC-enforceable timeframes to deliver effective location solutions.’’ We also note that some public safety organizations have submitted ex parte filings critical of the Roadmap and supportive of the original proposals in the Third Further Notice. 3. While the Commission has already received numerous comments and compiled an extensive record in this proceeding, we believe that seeking expedited comment on the Roadmap is appropriate in light of the important public safety issues addressed in this proceeding and in order to ensure a complete and comprehensive record. E:\FR\FM\09DEP1.SGM 09DEP1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 1

[GN Docket No. 14-177; DA 14-1703]


Notice of Inquiry on Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for 
Mobile Radio Services--Comment Extension

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission extends the deadline for 
filing comments and reply comments in response to the Notice of Inquiry 
(NOI) on use of spectrum bands above 24 GHz for mobile radio services. 
This proceeding will allow parties to more thoroughly address the 
complex technical, legal, and policy issues raised in the NOI.

DATES: Submit comments on or before January 15, 2015. Submit reply 
comments on or before February 17, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554. You may submit comments, identified by DA-14-
1703, or by GN Docket No. 14-177, or by any of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
instructions for submitting comments.
    Federal Communications Commission's Web site: https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    People With Disabilities. Contact the FCC to request reasonable 
accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language 
interpreters, CART, etc.) by email: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: (202) 418-
0530 or TTY: (202) 418-0432.
    Availability of Documents. Comments, reply comments, and ex parte 
submissions will be available for public inspection during regular 
business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., CY-A257, Washington, DC, 20554. These 
documents will also be available via ECFS. Documents will be available 
electronically in ASCII, Microsoft Word, and/or Adobe Acrobat.
    For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional 
information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, please 
contact Charles Oliver of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 
Broadband Division, at (202) 418-1325 or mailto:charles.oliver@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's public 
notice, adopted and released on November 25, 2014, DA-14-1703. Copies 
of the public notice may be obtained from Best Copy and Printing, Inc. 
(BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 
20554, (202) 488-5300, facsimile (202) 488-5563, or via email 
fcc@bcpiweb.com. The public notice and any associated documents are 
also available for inspection and copying during normal business hours 
in the FCC Reference Information Center, Room CY-A257, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete text is also available on the 
Commission's Web site at https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-14-1703A1.docx.
    Pursuant to Sec. Sec.  1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 
47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments and reply 
comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this 
document. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic 
Comment Filing System (ECFS). See Electronic Filing of Documents in 
Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998).
    Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the 
Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/.
    Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an 
original and one copy of each filing. If more than one docket or 
rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, filers 
must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or 
rulemaking number.
    Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial 
overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service 
mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, 
Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
    All hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the 
Commission's Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 
12th St., SW., Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. The filing hours are 
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber 
bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of before 
entering the building.
    Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express 
Mail

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and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol 
Heights, MD 20743.
    U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be 
addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington DC 20554.
    People With Disabilities: 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).

Summary

    1. On November 19, 2014, the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) 
filed a motion to extend the comment deadline in the above-captioned 
proceeding from December 16, 2014 until January 15, 2015. SIA also 
requested that the deadline for filing reply comments be extended from 
January 15, 2015 to February 17, 2015. SIA asserts that analyzing bands 
for spectrum sharing with widely-deployed mobile wireless services 
requires extensive analysis and review and notes that the Commission is 
seeking comment on multiple bands in which satellite operations are 
authorized. According to SIA, each of these bands is unique and 
requires an analysis of current and future satellite operations. James 
E. Whedbee supports the SIA Motion.
    2. It is the general policy of the Commission that extensions of 
time shall not be routinely granted. Under these circumstances, 
however, we agree that an extension of time to file comments and reply 
comments is warranted to ensure that the Commission obtains a complete 
and thorough record in response to the NOI. The NOI is the first step 
in a process to examine the use of new, innovative technologies that 
could enable the use of frequencies above 24 GHz for mobile services. 
The NOI seeks comment on a wide variety of novel technical, policy and 
legal issues related to the possible use of bands above 24 GHz for 
mobile services. We conclude that a short extension of time is 
warranted to enable interested parties sufficient opportunity to review 
and respond to the complex issues raised by the NOI, to ultimately help 
the Commission ``discern what frequency bands above 24 GHz would be 
most suitable for mobile services, and to begin developing a record on 
mobile service rules and a licensing framework for mobile services in 
those bands.''
    3. Accordingly, pursuant to section 4(i) of the Communications Act 
of 1934, as amended, and Sec.  1.46 of the Commission's rules, we 
extend the deadline for filing comments until January 15, 2015. We also 
extend the deadline for filing reply comments until February 17, 2015.

Federal Communications Commission.
Blaise A. Scinto,
Chief, Broadband Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2014-28733 Filed 12-8-14; 8:45 am]
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