Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions, 73486 [2014-28896]

Download as PDF 73486 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 238 / Thursday, December 11, 2014 / Rules and Regulations FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 National Telecommunications and Information Administration [GN Docket No. 12–268; FCC 14–50] 47 CFR Part 300 Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions [Docket Number: 141201999–4999–01] RIN 0660–AA28 AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. Revision to the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management Final rule; announcement of effective date. AGENCY: ACTION: On August 15, 2014, the Commission released a Report and Order, ‘‘Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions.’’ This document announces an effective date for several sections in the final regulations that appeared in the Federal Register on August 15, 2014 (79 FR 48442). SUMMARY: 47 CFR 2.1033(c)(19)(iii); 15.713(b)(2)(iv) and 15.713(h)(10), published in the Federal Register on August 15, 2914 (79 FR 48442) are effective December 11, 2014. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Brooks, Office of Engineering and Technology, (202) 418–2454 or email Nancy.Brooks@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The final regulations that are the subject of this document relate to ‘‘Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions’’ under the dates section for §§ 2.1033(c)(19)(iii); 15.713(b)(2)(iv) and 15.713(h)(10) of the rules. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Need for Correction As published, the DATES section contains errors, which may prove to be misleading. In the DATES section of the Federal Register §§ 2.1033(c)(19)(iii); 15.713(b)(2)(iv) and 15.713(h)(10) were inadvertently listed with sections that were not yet effective. These sections do not contain new or modified information collection requirements that require approval by the Office of Management and Budget. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–28896 Filed 12–10–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Dec 10, 2014 Jkt 235001 National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. ACTION: Final rule. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is making certain changes to its regulations relating to the public availability of the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management (NTIA Manual). Specifically, NTIA is releasing an update to the current edition of the NTIA Manual, with which federal agencies must comply when requesting use of radio frequency spectrum. DATES: This regulation is effective on December 11, 2014. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the rule is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of December 11, 2014. ADDRESSES: A reference copy of the NTIA Manual, including all revisions in effect, is available in the Office of Spectrum Management, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 1087, Washington, DC 20230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Mitchell, Office of Spectrum Management at (202) 482–8124 or wmitchell@ntia.doc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background NTIA authorizes the U.S. Government’s use of radio frequency spectrum. 47 U.S.C. 902(b)(2)(A). As part of this authority, NTIA developed the NTIA Manual to provide further guidance to applicable federal agencies on the use of the radio frequency spectrum for radio transmissions for telecommunications or for other purposes. The NTIA Manual is the compilation of policies and procedures that govern the use of the radio frequency spectrum by the U.S. Government. Federal government agencies are required to follow these policies and procedures in their use of spectrum. PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Part 300 of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations provides information about the process by which NTIA regularly revises the NTIA Manual and makes public this document and all revisions. Federal agencies are required to comply with the specifications in the NTIA Manual when requesting frequency assignments. See 47 U.S.C. 901 et seq., Executive Order 12046 (March 27, 1978), 43 FR 13349, 3 CFR 1978 Comp. at 158. This rule updates section § 300.1(b) of title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations to specify the edition of the NTIA Manual with which federal agencies must comply when requesting frequency assignments. In particular, this rule amends § 300.1(b) by replacing ‘‘2013 Edition of the NTIA Manual, dated May 2013.’’ with ‘‘2013 Edition of the NTIA Manual, as revised through May 2014.’’ See Revision to the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, 78 FR 52097, 52097–98 (Aug. 22, 2013) (revising the Manual through May 2013). Upon the effective date of this rule, federal agencies must comply with the requirements set forth in the 2013 edition of the NTIA Manual, as revised through May 2014. The NTIA Manual is scheduled for revision in January, May, and September of each year and is submitted to the Director of the Federal Register for Incorporation by Reference approval. The Director of the Federal Register approved this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and part 51 of title 1 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The NTIA Manual is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, by referring to Catalog Number 903–008–00000–8. A reference copy of the NTIA Manual, including all revisions in effect, is available in the Office of Spectrum Management, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Room 1087, Washington, DC 20230, by calling William Mitchell on (202) 482–8124, and available online at https://www.ntia.doc.gov/page/2011/ manual-regulations-and-proceduresfederal-radio-frequency-managementredbook. The NTIA Manual is also on file 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/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Paperwork Reduction Act This action does not contain collection of information requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act E:\FR\FM\11DER1.SGM 11DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 238 (Thursday, December 11, 2014)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-28896]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 2 and 15

[GN Docket No. 12-268; FCC 14-50]


Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum 
Through Incentive Auctions

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date.

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SUMMARY: On August 15, 2014, the Commission released a Report and 
Order, ``Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of 
Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions.'' This document announces an 
effective date for several sections in the final regulations that 
appeared in the Federal Register on August 15, 2014 (79 FR 48442).

DATES: 47 CFR 2.1033(c)(19)(iii); 15.713(b)(2)(iv) and 15.713(h)(10), 
published in the Federal Register on August 15, 2914 (79 FR 48442) are 
effective December 11, 2014.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Brooks, Office of Engineering 
and Technology, (202) 418-2454 or email Nancy.Brooks@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The final regulations that are the subject of this document relate 
to ``Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum 
Through Incentive Auctions'' under the dates section for Sec. Sec.  
2.1033(c)(19)(iii); 15.713(b)(2)(iv) and 15.713(h)(10) of the rules.

Need for Correction

    As published, the Dates section contains errors, which may prove to 
be misleading.
    In the Dates section of the Federal Register Sec. Sec.  
2.1033(c)(19)(iii); 15.713(b)(2)(iv) and 15.713(h)(10) were 
inadvertently listed with sections that were not yet effective. These 
sections do not contain new or modified information collection 
requirements that require approval by the Office of Management and 
Budget.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-28896 Filed 12-10-14; 8:45 am]
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