FCC Seeks Comment on Alternative “Roadmap” for E911 Indoor Location Accuracy Requirements, 73009-73010 [2014-28870]

Download as PDF 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 73010 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 236 / Tuesday, December 9, 2014 / Proposed Rules Accordingly, we seek comment on whether the Roadmap presents a reasonable alternative, in whole or in part, to the proposals set forth in the Third Further Notice. We urge commenters to address the specific elements of the Roadmap and whether the Commission should incorporate each such element in whole, in part, or with modifications, into the rules that it ultimately adopts in this proceeding. We also seek comment on the potential applicability of the Roadmap elements to wireless carriers other than the Roadmap signatories. rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Procedural Matters A. Ex Parte Presentations 4. This proceeding has been designated as a ‘‘permit-but-disclose’’ proceeding in accordance with the Commission’s ex parte rules. 47 CFR 1.1200 et seq. Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter’s written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with § 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by § 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize VerDate Sep<11>2014 12:52 Dec 08, 2014 Jkt 235001 themselves with the Commission’s ex parte rules. B. Comment Filing Procedures 5. Interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Interested parties may file comments using: (1) The Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), or (2) by filing paper copies. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998). Commenters should refer to docket number 07–114 when filing comments. 6. Electronic Filers: Interested parties may file comments electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs2. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. All hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 12th Street SW., Room TW–A325, Washington, DC 20554. The filing hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 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. 10. Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. 11. U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. 12. 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). 13. Interested parties may view documents filed in this proceeding on the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) using the following steps: (1) Access ECFS at PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 https://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs. (2) In the introductory screen, click on ‘‘Search for Filings.’’ (3) In the ‘‘Proceeding Number’’ box, enter the numerals in the docket number. (4) Click on the box marked ‘‘Search for Comments.’’ A link to each document is provided in the document list. The public may inspect and copy filings and comments during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. The public may also purchase filings and comments from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, telephone 1–800–378–3160, or via email to fcc@bcpiweb.com. The public may also download this Public Notice from the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.fcc.gov/. Federal Communications Commission. David Furth, Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. [FR Doc. 2014–28870 Filed 12–8–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 226 [Docket No. 120912447–4999–02] RIN 0648–BC56 Endangered and Threatened Species; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Arctic Ringed Seal National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal and reproposal. AGENCY: On December 3, 2014, we, NMFS, published in the Federal Register a proposal to designate critical habitat for the Arctic subspecies (Phoca hispida hispida) of the ringed seal (Phoca hispida) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Due to a clerical error, that document contained numerous errors. To avoid confusion, we are withdrawing that proposed rule and reproposing the correct document through this action. Specifically, we propose to designate one specific area of marine habitat in the northern Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort seas. We are soliciting comments from the public on all aspects of the proposal, including SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09DEP1.SGM 09DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 236 (Tuesday, December 9, 2014)]
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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

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Request for comments.

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SUMMARY: 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, T-Mobile 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 
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-location-accuracy-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.

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Accordingly, we seek comment on whether the Roadmap presents a 
reasonable alternative, in whole or in part, to the proposals set forth 
in the Third Further Notice. We urge commenters to address the specific 
elements of the Roadmap and whether the Commission should incorporate 
each such element in whole, in part, or with modifications, into the 
rules that it ultimately adopts in this proceeding. We also seek 
comment on the potential applicability of the Roadmap elements to 
wireless carriers other than the Roadmap signatories.

Procedural Matters

A. Ex Parte Presentations

    4. This proceeding has been designated as a ``permit-but-disclose'' 
proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules. 47 CFR 
1.1200 et seq. Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy 
of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral 
presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a 
different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons 
making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda 
summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or 
otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte 
presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and 
arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted 
in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already 
reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other 
filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such 
data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other 
filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where 
such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the 
memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex 
parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must 
be filed consistent with Sec.  1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by 
Sec.  1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method 
of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda 
summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, 
must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available 
for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., 
.doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding 
should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules.

B. Comment Filing Procedures

    5. Interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or 
before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. 
Interested parties may file comments using: (1) The Commission's 
Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), or (2) by filing paper copies. 
See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 
24121 (1998). Commenters should refer to docket number 07-114 when 
filing comments.
    6. Electronic Filers: Interested parties may file comments 
electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs2.
    7. 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.
    8. 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.
    9. All hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the 
Commission's Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 
12th Street SW., Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. The filing hours 
are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 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.
    10. Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service 
Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton 
Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.
    11. U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail 
must be addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554.
    12. 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).
    13. Interested parties may view documents filed in this proceeding 
on the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) using the 
following steps: (1) Access ECFS at https://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs. (2) In 
the introductory screen, click on ``Search for Filings.'' (3) In the 
``Proceeding Number'' box, enter the numerals in the docket number. (4) 
Click on the box marked ``Search for Comments.'' A link to each 
document is provided in the document list. The public may inspect and 
copy filings and comments during regular business hours at the FCC 
Reference Information Center, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-A257, 
Washington, DC 20554. The public may also purchase filings and comments 
from the Commission's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, 
Inc., Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 
20554, telephone 1-800-378-3160, or via email to fcc@bcpiweb.com. The 
public may also download this Public Notice from the Commission's Web 
site at https://www.fcc.gov/.

Federal Communications Commission.
David Furth,
Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2014-28870 Filed 12-8-14; 8:45 am]
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