Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions-Spring 2015, 35127-35164 [2015-14375]

Download as PDF Vol. 80 Thursday, No. 117 June 18, 2015 Part XXI Federal Communications Commission tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Unified Agenda VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4717 Sfmt 4717 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35128 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings 47 CFR Ch. I The Commission encourages public participation in its rulemaking process. To help keep the public informed of significant rulemaking proceedings, the Commission has prepared a list of important proceedings now in progress. The General Services Administration publishes the Unified Agenda in the Federal Register in the spring and fall of each year. The following terms may be helpful in understanding the status of the proceedings included in this report: Docket Number—assigned to a proceeding if the Commission has issued either a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or a Notice of Inquiry concerning the matter under consideration. The Commission has used docket numbers since January 1, 1978. Docket numbers consist of the last two digits of the calendar year in which the docket was established plus a sequential number that begins at 1 with the first docket initiated during a calendar year (e.g., Docket No. 96–1 or Docket No. 99–1). The abbreviation for the responsible bureau usually precedes the docket number, as in ‘‘MB Docket No. 96–222,’’ which indicates that the responsible bureau is the Media Bureau. A docket number consisting of only five digits (e.g., Docket No. 29622) indicates that the docket was established before January 1, 1978. Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions—Spring 2015 Federal Communications Commission. AGENCY: ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Commission publishes in the Federal Register a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items and other significant proceedings under development or review that pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (U.S.C. 602). The Unified Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations and legal authorities that govern these proceedings. The complete Unified Agenda will be published on the Internet in a searchable format at www.reginfo.gov. SUMMARY: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura McGowan, Telecommunications Policy Specialist, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418–0990. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of Inquiry (NOI)—issued by the Commission when it is seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas on a given topic. A comment period is specified during which all interested parties may submit comments. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)—issued by the Commission when it is proposing a specific change to Commission rules and regulations. Before any changes are actually made, interested parties may submit written comments on the proposed revisions. Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)—issued by the Commission when additional comment in the proceeding is sought. Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O)—issued by the Commission to deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a decision, or address a petition for reconsideration of a decision. Rulemaking (RM) Number—assigned to a proceeding after the appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for rulemaking, but before the Commission has taken action on the petition. Report and Order (R&O)—issued by the Commission to state a new or amended rule or state that the Commission rules and regulations will not be revised. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 281 .................... Implementation of the Telecom Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities (WT Docket No. 96–198). Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02–278). Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03–123). Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format ..................................................... Closed-Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review) ....................................................................... Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information .......................................................................... Empowering Consumers to Avoid Bill Shock (Docket No. 10–207) ...................................................................... Contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (CG Docket No. 11–47) .................................... Empowering Consumers to Prevent and Detect Billing for Unauthorized Charges (‘‘Cramming’’) ....................... Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry. Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10–213). Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services. 3060–AG58 282 .................... 283 .................... 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... 291 .................... tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 292 .................... 3060–AI14 3060–AI15 3060–AI61 3060–AI72 3060–AI75 3060–AJ51 3060–AJ63 3060–AJ72 3060–AJ84 3060–AK00 3060–AK01 OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 293 .................... 294 .................... New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00–258) ................................................................................. Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields ............................................................................................ 3060–AH65 3060–AI17 VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda 35129 OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY—LONG-TERM ACTIONS—Continued Sequence No. 295 296 297 298 .................... .................... .................... .................... 299 .................... 300 .................... 301 .................... 302 .................... 303 .................... 304 .................... Regulation Identifier No. Title Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04–186) ........................................................ Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 10–142) ........................................... Innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands (ET Docket No. 10–235) .............................................................. Radio Experimentation and Market Trials Under Part 5 of the Commission’s Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules (ET Docket No. 10–236). Operation of Radar Systems in the 76–77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 11–90) .................................................... WRC–07 Implementation (ET Docket No. 12–338) ............................................................................................... Federal Earth Stations-Non Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; ET Docket No. 13–115. Authorization of Radiofrequency Equipment; ET Docket No. 13–44 ..................................................................... Operation of Radar Systems in the 76–77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 15–26) .................................................... Spectrum Access for Wireless Microphone Operations (GN Docket Nos. 14–166 and 12–268) ......................... 3060–AI52 3060–AJ46 3060–AJ57 3060–AJ62 3060–AJ68 3060–AJ93 3060–AK09 3060–AK10 3060–AK29 3060–AK30 INTERNATIONAL BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 305 .................... 306 .................... Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02–34) ...................................................................................... Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04– 112). International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11–80) ........................................................................... Reform of Rules and Policies on Foreign Carrier Entry Into the U.S. Telecommunications Market (IB Docket 12–299). Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12–267) ......... Expanding Broadband and Innovation through Air-Ground Mobile Broadband Secondary Service for Passengers Aboard Aircraft in the 14.0–14.5 GHz Band; GN Docket No. 13–114. Terrestrial Use of the 2473–2495 MHz Band for Low-Power Mobile Broadband Networks; Amendments to Rules of Mobile Satellite Service System; IB Docket No. 13–213. 3060–AH98 3060–AI42 307 .................... 308 .................... 309 .................... 310 .................... 311 .................... 3060–AJ77 3060–AJ97 3060–AJ98 3060–AK02 3060–AK16 INTERNATIONAL BUREAU—COMPLETED ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 312 .................... Revisions to Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission’s Rules to Govern the Use of Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (IB Docket No. 12–376). 3060–AJ96 MEDIA BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 313 .................... 314 .................... Broadcast Ownership Rules ................................................................................................................................... Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03–185). Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04–256) ................................................... Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07–294) ............................. Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Related to Retransmission Consent (MB Docket No. 10–71) .............. Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11–154). Accessibility of User Interfaces and Video Programming Guides and Menus (MB Docket No. 12–108) ............. Network Non-Duplication and Syndicated Exclusivity Rule (MB Docket No. 14–29) ............................................ Expansion of Online Public File Obligations To Cable and Satellite TV Operators and Broadcast and Satellite Radio Licensees; MB Docket No. 14–127. Promoting Innovation and Competition in the Provision of Multichannel Video Programming Distribution Services; MB Docket No. 14–261. 3060–AH97 3060–AI38 315 316 317 318 .................... .................... .................... .................... 319 .................... 320 .................... 321 .................... tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 322 .................... 3060–AI55 3060–AJ27 3060–AJ55 3060–AJ67 3060–AK11 3060–AK18 3060–AK23 3060–AK25 OFFICE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 323 .................... 324 .................... Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees .................................................................................................... Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission’s Rules, Concerning Practice and Procedure, Amendment of CORES Registration System; MD Docket No. 10–234. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 3060–AI79 3060–AJ54 35130 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Title Regulation Identifier No. Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems ...................... Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline and Multi-Line Telephone Systems; PS Docket Nos. 10–255 and 07–117 In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act ......................................................... Implementation of 911 Act (CC Docket No. 92–105, WT Docket No. 00–110) .................................................... Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS Docket No. 11–82) .................................... E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (Dockets Nos. GN 11–117, PS 07–114, WC 05–196, WC 04–36). Commercial Mobile Alert System ........................................................................................................................... Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07–114 ........................................................... 700 MHz Public Safety Broadband—First Net (PS Docket Nos. 12–94 & 06–229 and WT 06–150) .................. Proposed Amendments to Service Rules Governing Public Safety Narrowband Operations in the 769–775 and 799–805 MHz Bands. 3060–AG34 3060–AG60 3060–AG74 3060–AH90 3060–AI22 3060–AI62 Sequence No. 325 326 327 328 329 330 .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... 331 332 333 334 .................... .................... .................... .................... 3060–AJ03 3060–AJ52 3060–AJ99 3060–AK19 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Sequence No. Title Regulation Identifier No. 335 .................... 336 .................... 337 .................... Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers .................................... Review of Part 87 of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01–289) ........................... Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) and Modernization of the Commission’s Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (WT Docket No. 05–211). Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational, and Other Advanced Services in the 2150–2162 and 2500–2690 MHz Bands. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155–2175 MHz Band; WT Docket No. 13–185 ............. Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698–806 MHz Band (WT Docket No. 08–166) Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary. Amendment of the Commission’s Rules to Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, and to Consolidate the 800 MHz and 900 MHz Business and Industrial/Land Transportation Pool Channels. Amendment of Part 101 to Accommodate 30 MHz Channels in the 6525–6875 MHz Band and Provide Conditional Authorization on Channels in the 21.8–22.0 and 23.0–23.2 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 04–114). In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762, and 777 to 792 MHz Bands ............................... National Environmental Act Compliance for Proposed Tower Registrations; In the Matter of Effects on Migratory Birds. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules ............................................................................................... Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission’s Rules for Microwave Use and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility. 2004 and 2006 Biennial Regulatory Reviews—Streamlining and Other Revisions of the Commission’s Rules Governing Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures. Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10–208) ...................................................................... Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525–1559 MHz and 1626.5–1660.5 MHz, 1610–1626.5 MHz and 2483.5–2500 MHz, and 2000–2020 MHz and 2180–2200 MHz. Improving Spectrum Efficiency Through Flexible Channel Spacing and Bandwidth Utilization for Economic Area-Based 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Licensees (WT Docket Nos. 12–64 and 11–110). Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2000–2020 MHz and 2180–2200 MHz Bands ................ Promoting Interoperability in the 700 MHz Commercial Spectrum; Requests for Waiver and Extension of Lower 700 MHz Band Interim Construction Benchmark Deadlines (WT Docket Nos. 12–69 & 12–332). Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions; Docket No. 12–268. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Related to the 1915–1920 MHz and 1995–2000 MHz Bands (WT Docket No. 12–357). Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 and 95 of the Commission’s Rules to Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters (WT Docket No. 10–4). Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Governing Certain Aviation Ground Station Equipment (Squitter) (WT Docket Nos. 10–61 and 09–42). Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Commercial Radio Operators (WT Docket No. 10–177) ... Radiolocation Operations in the 78–81 GHz Band; WT Docket No. 11–202 ........................................................ Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules to Permit Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Technology; WT Docket No. 11–6. Promoting Technological Solutions to Combat Wireless Contraband Device Use in Correctional Facilities ....... 800 MHz Cellular Telecommunications Licensing Reform; Docket No. 12–40 ..................................................... Acceleration of Broadband Deployment by Improving Wireless Facilities Siting Policies; WT Docket Nos. 13– 238, 13–32 and WC Docket No. 11–59. Updating Competitive Bidding Rules ...................................................................................................................... 3060–AH83 3060–AI35 3060–AI88 338 .................... 339 .................... 340 .................... 341 .................... 342 .................... 343 .................... 344 .................... 345 .................... 346 .................... 347 .................... 348 .................... 349 .................... 350 .................... 351 .................... 352 .................... 353 .................... 354 .................... 355 .................... tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 356 .................... 357 .................... 358 .................... 359 .................... 360 .................... 361 .................... 362 .................... 363 .................... VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 3060–AJ12 3060–AJ19 3060–AJ21 3060–AJ22 3060–AJ28 3060–AJ35 3060–AJ36 3060–AJ37 3060–AJ47 3060–AJ50 3060–AJ58 3060–AJ59 3060–AJ71 3060–AJ73 3060–AJ78 3060–AJ82 3060–AJ86 3060–AJ87 3060–AJ88 3060–AJ91 3060–AK04 3060–AK05 3060–AK06 3060–AK13 3060–AK22 3060–AK28 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda 35131 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU—COMPLETED ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 364 .................... Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket No. 04–344) ........ 3060–AJ16 WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU—LONG-TERM ACTIONS Title Regulation Identifier No. Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act ..................................... 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting Requirements .................... Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform ......................................................................................... National Exchange Carrier Association Petition .................................................................................................... IP-Enabled Services; WC Docket No. 04–36 ........................................................................................................ Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07–135) ...................... Jurisdictional Separations ...................................................................................................................................... Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and Operating Data Gathering (WC Docket Nos. 08– 190, 07–139, 07–204, 07–273, 07–21). Form 477; Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans. Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No. 07–244) ..................... Implementation of Section 224 of the Act; A National Broadband Plan for Our Future (WC Docket No. 07– 245, GN Docket No. 09–51). Rural Call Completion; WC Docket No. 13–39 ...................................................................................................... Rates for Inmate Calling Services; WC Docket No. 12–375 ................................................................................. Comprehensive Review of the Part 32 Uniform System of Accounts (WC Docket No. 14–130) ......................... Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet; (WC Docket No. 14–28) ................................................................ Emerging Wireline Networks and Services; GN Docket No 13–5, WC Docket No. 05–25 .................................. Modernizing Common Carrier Rules, WC Docket No 15–33 ................................................................................ 3060–AF85 3060–AH72 3060–AH74 3060–AI47 3060–AI48 3060–AJ02 3060–AJ06 3060–AJ14 Sequence No. 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... 373 .................... 374 .................... 375 .................... 376 377 378 379 380 381 .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... 3060–AJ15 3060–AJ32 3060–AJ64 3060–AJ89 3060–AK08 3060–AK20 3060–AK21 3060–AK32 3060–AK33 WIRELINE COMPETITION BUREAU—COMPLETED ACTIONS Regulation Identifier No. Sequence No. Title 382 .................... 383 .................... Preserving the Open Internet; Broadband Industry Practices ............................................................................... Electronic Tariff Filing System (WC Docket No. 10–141) ...................................................................................... FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Action Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Long-Term Actions tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 281. Implementation of the Telecom Act of 1996; Access to Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities (WT Docket No. 96–198) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 251(a)(2) Abstract: These proceedings implement the provisions of sections 255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act and related sections of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 regarding the accessibility of telecommunications equipment and services to persons with disabilities. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite R&O .................... NOI ...................... 08/14/96 09/26/96 61 FR 42181 61 FR 50465 VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Date NPRM .................. R&O .................... Further NOI ......... Public Notice ....... R&O .................... Petition for Waiver Public Notice ....... Final Rule ............ Public Notice ....... Extension of Waiver. Extension of Waiver. Public Notice ....... Extension of Waiver. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period Extended. FNPRM ............... Comment Period End. R&O .................... Announcement of Effective Date. 2nd R&O ............. FNPRM ............... 05/22/98 11/19/99 11/19/99 01/07/02 08/06/07 11/01/07 11/01/07 04/21/08 08/01/08 05/15/08 63 64 64 67 72 72 72 73 73 73 05/06/09 74 FR 20892 05/07/09 07/29/09 74 FR 21364 74 FR 37624 03/14/11 04/12/11 76 FR 13800 76 FR 20297 PO 00000 Frm 00005 FR Cite FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 28456 63235 63277 678 43546 61813 61882 21251 45008 28057 12/30/11 03/14/12 76 FR 82240 12/30/11 04/25/12 76 FR 82354 77 FR 24632 05/22/13 12/20/13 78 FR 30226 78 FR 77074 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Action Date FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 3060–AJ30 3060–AJ41 FR Cite 02/18/14 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Cheryl J. King, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2284, TDD Phone: 202 418–0416, Fax: 202 418–0037, Email: cheryl.king@ fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG58 282. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02–278) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 227 Abstract: On July 3, 2003, the Commission released a Report and Order establishing, along with the FTC, a national do-not-call registry. The E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 35132 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda Commission’s Report and Order also adopted rules on the use of predictive dialers, the transmission of caller ID information by telemarketers, and the sending of unsolicited fax advertisements. On September 21, 2004, the Commission released an Order amending existing safe harbor rules for telemarketers subject to the do-not-call registry to require such telemarketers to access the do-not-call list every 31 days, rather than every three months. On April 5, 2006, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration amending its facsimile advertising rules to implement the Junk Fax Protection Act of 2005. On October 14, 2008, the Commission released an Order on Reconsideration addressing certain issues raised in petitions for reconsideration and/or clarification of the Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration. On January 4, 2008, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling, clarifying that autodialed and prerecorded message calls to wireless numbers that are provided by the called party to a creditor in connection with an existing debt are permissible as calls made with the ‘‘prior express consent’’ of the called party. Following a December 4, 2007, NPRM, on June 17, 2008, the Commission released a Report and Order amending its rules to require sellers and/or telemarketers to honor registrations with the National Do-NotCall Registry indefinitely, unless the registration is cancelled by the consumer or the number is removed by the database administrator. Following a January 22, 2010, NPRM, the Commission released a Report and Order (on February 15, 2012) requiring telemarketers to obtain prior express written consent, including by electronic means, before making an autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing call to a wireless number or before making a prerecorded telemarketing call to a residential line; eliminating the ‘‘established business relationship’’ exemption to the consent requirement for prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential lines; requiring telemarketers to provide an automated, interactive ‘‘opt-out’’ mechanism during autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing calls to wireless numbers and during prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential lines; and requiring that the abandoned call rate for telemarketing calls be calculated on a ‘‘per-campaign’’ basis. On November 29, 2012, the Commission released a Declaratory Ruling clarifying that sending a onetime text message confirming a consumer’s request that no further text messages be sent does not violate the VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) or the Commission’s rules as long as the confirmation text only confirms receipt of the consumer’s optout request, and does not contain marketing, solicitations, or an attempt to convince the consumer to reconsider his or her opt-out decision. The ruling applies only when the sender of the text messages has obtained prior express consent, as required by the TCPA and Commission rules, from the consumer to be sent text messages using an automatic telephone dialing system. On May 9, 2013, the Commission released a declaratory ruling clarifying that while a seller does not generally ‘‘initiate’’ calls made through a third-party telemarketer, within the meaning of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), it nonetheless may be held vicariously liable under Federal common law principles of agency for violations of either section 227(b) or section 227(c) that are committed by third-party telemarketers. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... Order ................... Order Effective .... Order on Reconsideration. Order ................... FNPRM ............... Order ................... Order ................... Order on Reconsideration. Order ................... NPRM .................. Public Notice ....... Order ................... NPRM .................. Declaratory Ruling R&O .................... Order on Reconsideration. NPRM .................. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice (Reconsideration Petitions Filed). Announcement of Effective Date. Opposition End Date. Rule Corrections Declaratory Ruling (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. 10/08/02 04/03/03 07/25/03 08/25/03 08/25/03 67 FR 62667 68 FR 16250 68 FR 44144 68 FR 50978 10/14/03 03/31/04 10/08/04 10/28/04 04/13/05 68 69 69 69 70 FR FR FR FR FR 59130 16873 60311 62816 19330 06/30/05 12/19/05 04/26/06 05/03/06 12/14/07 02/01/08 07/14/08 10/30/08 70 70 71 71 72 73 73 73 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 37705 75102 24634 25967 71099 6041 40183 64556 03/22/10 06/11/12 06/30/10 10/03/12 75 77 75 77 FR FR FR FR 13471 34233 34244 60343 10/16/12 77 FR 63240 10/18/12 11/08/12 11/29/12 77 FR 66935 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kristi Lemoine, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Phone: 202 418–2467, Email: kristi.lemoine@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI14 283. Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 03–123) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225 Abstract: This proceeding established a new docket flowing from the previous telecommunications relay service (TRS) history, CC Docket No. 98–67. This proceeding continues the Commission’s inquiry into improving the quality of TRS and furthering the goal of functional equivalency, consistent with Congress’ mandate that TRS regulations encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair the development of new technology. In this docket, the Commission explores ways to improve emergency preparedness for TRS facilities and services, new TRS technologies, public access to information and outreach, and issues related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O, Order on Reconsideration. FNPRM ............... Public Notice ....... Declaratory Ruling/Interpretation. Public Notice ....... Order ................... Public Notice/Announcement of Date. Order ................... Order on Reconsideration. R&O .................... Order ................... Order ................... Public Notice ....... R&O/Order on Reconsideration. Order ................... Order ................... NPRM .................. Declaratory Ruling/Clarification. FNPRM ............... FNPRM ............... Declaratory Ruling/Dismissal of Petition. Clarification ......... Declaratory Ruling on Reconsideration. Order on Reconsideration. MO&O ................. 08/25/03 09/01/04 68 FR 50993 69 FR 53346 09/01/04 02/17/05 02/25/05 69 FR 53382 70 FR 8034 70 FR 9239 03/07/05 03/23/05 04/06/05 70 FR 10930 70 FR 14568 70 FR 17334 07/01/05 08/31/05 70 FR 38134 70 FR 51643 08/31/05 09/14/05 09/14/05 10/12/05 12/23/05 70 70 70 70 70 FR FR FR FR FR 51649 54294 54298 59346 76208 12/28/05 12/29/05 02/01/06 05/31/06 70 70 71 71 FR FR FR FR 76712 77052 5221 30818 05/31/06 06/01/06 06/21/06 71 FR 30848 71 FR 31131 71 FR 35553 06/28/06 07/06/06 71 FR 36690 71 FR 38268 08/16/06 71 FR 47141 08/16/06 71 FR 47145 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35133 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Action Date FR Cite Action Date FR Cite Clarification ......... FNPRM ............... Final Rule; Clarification. Order ................... R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Order ................... Public Notice ....... R&O/Declaratory Ruling. Order ................... Order ................... R&O .................... Order ................... Public Notice ....... Order ................... Declaratory Ruling FNPRM ............... R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Order ................... 2nd R&O and Order on Reconsideration. Order ................... Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Order ................... Public Notice ....... Order ................... Order ................... Public Notice ....... Order Denying Stay Motion (Release Date). Order ................... Order ................... NPRM .................. NPRM .................. Order ................... Final Rule (Order) Final Rule; Announcement of Effective Date. Proposed Rule (Public Notice). Proposed Rule (FNPRM). First R&O ............ Public Notice ....... Order on Reconsideration. Order ................... Order (Interim Rule). NPRM .................. Announcement of Effective Date. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... 08/23/06 09/13/06 02/14/07 71 FR 49380 71 FR 54009 72 FR 6960 09/03/13 10/23/13 11/18/13 78 FR 54201 78 FR 63152 03/14/07 08/06/07 08/16/07 11/01/07 01/04/08 01/17/08 72 72 72 72 73 73 FR FR FR FR FR FR 11789 43546 46060 61813 863 3197 12/16/13 78 FR 76096 12/16/13 78 FR 76097 02/19/08 04/21/08 04/21/08 04/23/08 04/30/08 05/15/08 07/08/08 07/18/08 07/18/08 08/01/08 08/05/08 10/10/08 10/23/08 12/30/08 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 9031 21347 21252 21843 23361 28057 38928 41307 41286 45006 45354 60172 63078 79683 FNPRM ............... NPRM .................. FNPRM Comment Period End. Petiton for Reconsideration; Request for Comment. Petition for Reconsideration; Request for Comment. Request for Clarification; Request for Comment; Correction. Petition for Reconsideration Comment Period End. NPRM Comment Period End. Announcement of Effective Date. Announcement of Effective Date. Correction—Announcement of Effective Date. Technical Amendments. Public Notice ....... R&O and Order ... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Final Action (Announcement of Effective Date). Final Rule Effective. Next Action Undetermined. 12/30/13 78 FR 79362 VerDate Sep<11>2014 05/06/09 05/07/09 05/21/09 05/21/09 06/12/09 07/29/09 08/07/09 09/18/09 10/26/09 05/12/10 07/09/10 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 75 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 08/13/10 09/03/10 11/02/10 05/02/11 07/25/11 09/27/11 11/22/11 75 75 75 76 76 76 76 02/28/12 77 FR 11997 02/01/12 77 FR 4948 07/25/12 10/29/12 12/26/12 77 FR 43538 77 FR 65526 77 FR 75894 02/05/13 02/05/13 78 FR 8030 78 FR 8032 02/05/13 03/07/13 78 FR 8090 78 FR 14701 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 20892 21364 23815 23859 28046 37624 39699 47894 54913 26701 49491 54040 67333 24442 44326 59551 72124 03/13/13 07/05/13 09/18/13 78 FR 40407 07/05/13 08/15/13 08/15/13 09/30/13 78 FR 40582 78 FR 49693 78 FR 49717 08/30/13 78 FR 53684 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 01/10/14 01/21/14 07/11/14 79 FR 40003 08/28/14 79 FR 51446 08/28/14 79 FR 51450 09/09/14 79 FR 53303 09/15/14 10/21/14 10/21/14 12/22/14 79 FR 54979 79 FR 62875 79 FR 62935 10/30/14 79 FR 64515 10/30/14 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2388, Email: karen.strauss@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI15 284. Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and Billing Format Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 258 Abstract: In 1999, the Commission adopted truth-in-billing rules to address concerns that there is consumer confusion relating to billing for telecommunications services. On March 18, 2005, the Commission released an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) to further facilitate the ability of telephone consumers to make informed choices PO 00000 Frm 00007 among competitive service offerings. On August 28, 2009, the Commission released a Notice of Inquiry that asks questions about information available to consumers at all stages of the purchasing process for all communications services, including: (1) Choosing a provider; (2) choosing a service plan; (3) managing use of the service plan; and (4) deciding whether and when to switch an existing provider or plan. On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing rules that would require mobile service providers to provide usage alerts and information that will assist consumers in avoiding unexpected charges on their bills. On July 12, 2011, the Commission released an NPRM proposing rules that would assist consumers in detecting and preventing the placement of unauthorized charges on their telephone bills, an unlawful and fraudulent practice, commonly referred to as ‘‘cramming.’’ On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address ‘‘cramming’’ on wireline telephone bills and released an FNPRM seeking comment on additional measures to protect wireline and wireless consumers from unauthorized charges. Timetable: Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Action Date FR Cite FNPRM ............... R&O .................... NOI ...................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Order (Reply Comment Period Extended). Reply Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Order (Comment Period Extended). Comment Period End. Announcement of Effective Dates. Correction of Final Rule. Correction of Final Rule. Next Action Undetermined. 05/25/05 05/25/05 08/28/09 05/20/10 06/11/10 11/26/10 08/23/11 11/21/11 70 FR 30044 70 FR 29979 11/30/11 75 75 75 76 FR FR FR FR 76 FR 74017 12/05/11 05/24/12 05/24/12 07/09/12 77 FR 30915 77 FR 30972 07/17/12 77 FR 41955 07/20/12 10/26/12 77 FR 65230 11/30/12 77 FR 71353 11/30/12 77 FR 71354 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 28249 33303 72773 52625 35134 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda Agency Contact: Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338–2797, Fax: 717 338– 2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI61 285. Closed-Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613 Abstract: The Commission’s closedcaptioning rules are designed to make video programming more accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans. This proceeding resolves some issues regarding the Commission’s closedcaptioning rules that were raised for comment in 2005, and also seeks comment on how a certain exemption from the closed-captioning rules should be applied to digital multicast broadcast channels. Timetable: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Order on Reconsideration. NPRM .................. Order and Declaratory Ruling. NPRM .................. Final Rule Correction. Final Rule (Announcement of Effective Date). Order ................... Order Suspending Effective Date. Waiver Order ....... Public Notice ....... Interim Final Rule (Order). Final Rule (MO&O). NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Final Rule Effective. FNPRM ............... R&O .................... FNPRM Comment Period End. Final Action (Announcement of Effective Date). 2nd FNPRM ........ Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 02/03/97 09/16/97 10/20/98 62 FR 4959 62 FR 48487 63 FR 55959 09/26/05 01/13/09 70 FR 56150 74 FR 1594 01/13/09 09/11/09 74 FR 1654 74 FR 46703 02/19/10 75 FR 7370 02/19/10 02/19/10 75 FR 7368 75 FR 7369 10/04/10 11/17/10 11/01/11 75 FR 61101 75 FR 70168 76 FR 67376 11/01/11 76 FR 67377 11/01/11 12/16/11 76 FR 67397 05/04/12 12/15/12 03/16/15 77 FR 26550 77 FR 72348 03/27/14 03/31/14 07/25/14 79 FR 17094 79 FR 17911 12/29/14 79 FR 77916 12/31/14 01/30/15 79 FR 78768 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2235, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI72 286. Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission adopted rules detailing how video programming distributors must make emergency information accessible to persons with hearing and visual disabilities. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite FNPRM ............... NPRM .................. NPRM Correction Second R&O ....... R&O .................... Final Rule; Correction. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period Extended. NPRM Comment Period Extension End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Petition for Reconsideration. Comment Period End. Correcting Amendments. Announcement of Effective Date. Final Action (Announcement of Effective Date). Final Action Effective. Next Action Undetermined. 01/21/98 12/01/99 12/22/99 05/09/00 09/11/00 09/20/00 63 64 64 65 65 65 11/28/12 12/20/12 77 FR 70970 77 FR 75404 FR FR FR FR FR FR 3070 67236 71712 26757 54805 5680 01/07/13 05/24/13 05/24/13 12/20/13 02/18/14 78 FR 31770 78 FR 31800 78 FR 77074 06/18/13 08/07/13 78 FR 36478 12/20/13 01/31/14 78 FR 77210 79 FR 5364 02/25/14 02/10/14 79 FR 7590 04/16/14 79 FR 21399 01/26/15 Frm 00008 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which proposes a rule that would require mobile service providers to provide usage alerts and information to help consumers avoid unexpected charges on their bills. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. Next Action Undetermined. 05/20/10 11/26/10 75 FR 28249 75 FR 72773 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338–2797, Fax: 717 338– 2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ51 288. Contributions to the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (CG Docket No. 11–47) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 616 Abstract: The Commission prescribes by regulation the obligations of each provider of interconnected and noninterconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service to participate in and contribute to the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Services Fund in a manner that is consistent with and comparable to such fund. Timetable: 80 FR 3913 01/26/15 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ Next Action Undetermined. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2235, Email: eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI75 PO 00000 287. Empowering Consumers To Avoid Bill Shock (Docket No. 10–207) 04/04/11 05/04/11 76 FR 18490 10/25/11 76 FR 65965 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2075, Email: rosaline.crawford@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ63 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda 289. Empowering Consumers To Prevent and Detect Billing for Unauthorized Charges (‘‘Cramming’’) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: On July 12, 2011, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing rules that would help consumers detect and prevent the placement of unauthorized charges on telephone bills, an unlawful and fraudulent practice commonly referred to as ‘‘cramming.’’ On April 27, 2012, the Commission adopted rules to address ‘‘cramming’’ on wireline telephone bills and released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on additional measures to protect wireline and wireless consumers from unauthorized charges. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Order (Extends Reply Comment Period). NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... R&O .................... FNPRM Comment Period End. Order (Extends Reply Comment Period). FNPRM Comment Period End. Announcement of Effective Dates. Correction of Final Rule. Correction of Final Rule. Next Action Undetermined. 08/23/11 11/21/11 76 FR 52625 11/30/11 76 FR 74017 12/05/11 05/24/12 05/24/12 07/09/12 77 FR 30972 77 FR 30915 07/17/12 77 FR 41955 07/20/12 10/26/12 77 FR 65230 11/30/12 77 FR 71354 11/30/12 77 FR 71353 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338–2797, Fax: 717 338– 2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ72 290. Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012/Establishment of a Public Safety Answering Point Do-Not-Call Registry Legal Authority: Pub. L. 112–96 sec 6507 Abstract: The Commission issued, on May 22, 2012, an NPRM to initiate a proceeding to create a Do-Not-Call VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 registry for public safety answer points (PSAPs), as required by section 6507 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The statute requires the Commission to establish a registry that allows PSAPs to register their telephone numbers on a do-notcall list; prohibit the use of automatic dialing equipment to contact registered numbers; and implement a range of monetary penalties for disclosure of registered numbers and for use of automatic dialing equipment to contact such numbers. On October 17, 2012, the Commission adopted final rules implementing the statutory requirements described above. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Correction Amendments. Announcement of Effective Date. Next Action Undetermined. 06/21/12 10/29/12 02/13/13 77 FR 37362 77 FR 71131 78 FR 10099 03/26/13 78 FR 18246 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Richard D. Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 338–2797, Fax: 717 338– 2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ84 291. Implementation of Sections 716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Enacted by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CG Docket No. 10–213) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 617; 47 U.S.C. 618; 47 U.S.C. 619 Abstract: These proceedings implement sections 716, 717, and 718 of the Communications Act, which were added by the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), related to the accessibility of advanced communications services and equipment (section 716), recordkeeping and enforcement requirements for entities subject to sections 255, 716, and 718 (section 717), and accessibility of Internet browsers built into mobile phones (section 718). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. 03/14/11 76 FR 13800 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 35135 Action Date FR Cite NPRM Comment Period Extended. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... R&O .................... FNPRM Comment Period End. Announcement of Effective Date. 2nd R&O ............. Next Action Undetermined. 04/12/11 76 FR 20297 05/13/11 12/30/11 12/30/11 03/14/12 76 FR 82240 76 FR 82354 04/25/12 77 FR 24632 05/22/13 78 FR 30226 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2075, Email: rosaline.crawford@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK00 292. Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225 Abstract: The FCC initiated this proceeding in its effort to ensure that IP CTS is available for eligible users only. In doing so, the FCC released an Interim Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to address certain practices related to the provision and marketing of Internet Protocol Captioned Telephone Service (IP CTS). IP CTS is a form of relay service designed to allow people with hearing loss to speak directly to another party on a telephone call and to simultaneously listen to the other party and read captions of what that party is saying over an IP-enabled device. To ensure that IP CTS is provided efficiently to persons who need to use this service, this new Order establishes several requirements on a temporary basis from March 7, 2013 to September 3, 2013. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Order (Interim Rule). Order ................... Announcement of Effective Date. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. 02/05/13 02/05/13 78 FR 8090 78 FR 8032 02/05/13 03/07/13 78 FR 8030 78 FR 14701 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 03/12/13 08/30/13 09/30/13 11/18/13 78 FR 53684 78 FR 54201 35136 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite Petition for Reconsideration Request for Comment. Petiton for Reconsideration Comment Period End. Announcement of Effective Date. Correction—Announcement of Effective Date. Technical Amendments. Next Action Undetermined. 12/16/13 78 FR 76097 01/10/14 08/28/14 79 FR 51446 08/28/14 79 FR 51450 09/09/14 79 FR 53303 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Greg Hlibok, Chief, Disability Rights Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 559– 5158, TDD Phone: 202 418–0413, Email: gregory.hlibok@fcc.gov RIN: 3060–AK01 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Engineering and Technology tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Long-Term Actions 293. New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00–258) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of frequency bands below 3 GHz to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generations as well as future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking discusses the frequency bands that are still under consideration in this proceeding and invites additional comments on their disposition. Specifically, it addresses the Unlicensed Personal Communications Service (UPCS) band at 1910–1930 MHz, the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) spectrum at 2155–2160/62 MHz bands, the Emerging Technology spectrum, at 2160–2165 MHz, and the bands reallocated from MSS 91990–2000 MHz, 2020–2025 MHz, and 2165–2180 MHz. We seek comment on these bands with VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 respect to using them for paired or unpaired Advance Wireless Service (AWS) operations or as relocation spectrum for existing services. The seventh Report and Order facilitates the introduction of Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) in the band 1710–1755 MHz—an integral part of a 90 MHz spectrum allocation recently reallocated to allow for such new and innovative wireless services. We largely adopt the proposals set forth in our recent AWS Fourth NPRM in this proceeding that are designed to clear the 1710–1755 MHz band of incumbent Federal Government operations that would otherwise impede the development of new nationwide AWS services. These actions are consistent with previous actions in this proceeding and with the United States Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) 2002 Viability Assessment, which addressed relocation and reaccommodation options for Federal Government operations in the band. The eighth Report and Order reallocated the 2155–2160 MHz band for fixed and mobile services and designates the 2155–2175 MHz band for Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) use. This proceeding continues the Commission’s ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the provision of new services, including Advanced Wireless Services. The Order requires Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150–2160/62 MHz band to provide information on the construction status and operational parameters of each incumbent BRS system that would be the subject of relocation. The Notice of Proposed Rule Making requested comments on the specific relocation procedures applicable to Broadband Radio Service (BRS) operations in the 2150–2160/62 MHz band, which the Commission recently decided will be relocated to the newly restructured 2495–2690 MHz band. The Commission also requested comments on the specific relocation procedures applicable to Fixed Microwave Service (FS) operations in the 2160–2175 MHz band. The Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) set forth the specific data that Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150–2160/62 MHz band must file along with the deadline date and procedures for filing this data on the Commission’s Universal Licensing System (ULS). The data will assist in determining future AWS licensees’ relocation obligations. The ninth Report and Order established PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 procedures for the relocation of Broadband Radio Service (BRS) operations from the 2150–2160/62 MHz band, as well as for the relocation of Fixed Microwave Service (FS) operations from the 2160–2175 MHz band, and modified existing relocation procedures for the 2110–2150 MHz and 2175–2180 MHz bands. It also established cost-sharing rules to identify the reimbursement obligations for Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) entrants benefiting from the relocation of incumbent FS operations in the 2110– 2150 MHz and 2160–2200 MHz bands and AWS entrants benefiting from the relocation of BRS incumbents in the 2150–2160/62 MHz band. The Commission continues its ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the provision of new services, including AWS. The Order dismisses a petition for reconsideration filed by the Wireless Communications Association International, Inc. (WCA) as moot. Two petitions for reconsideration were filed in response to the ninth Report and Order. The Report and Orders and Declaratory Ruling concludes the Commission’s longstanding efforts to relocate the Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) from the 1990–2110 MHz band to the 2025–2110 MHz band, freeing up 35 megahertz of spectrum in order to foster the development of new and innovative services. This decision addresses the outstanding matter of Sprint Nextel Corporation’s (Sprint Nextel) inability to agree with Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators in the band on the sharing of the costs to relocate the BAS incumbents. To resolve this controversy, the Commission applied its timehonored relocation principles for emerging technologies previously adopted for the BAS band to the instant relocation process, where delays and unanticipated developments have left ambiguities and misconceptions among the relocating parties. In the process, the Commission balances the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS operations among all the new entrants in the different services that will operate in the band. The Commission proposed to modify its cost-sharing requirements for the 2 GHz BAS band because the circumstances surrounding the BAS transition are very different than what was expected when the cost-sharing requirements were adopted. The Commission believed that the best course of action was to propose new requirements that would address the ambiguity of applying the literal E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda language of the current requirements to the changed circumstances, as well as balance the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS operations among all new entrants in the band based on the Commission’s relocation policies set forth in the Emerging Technologies proceeding. The Commission proposed to eliminate, as of January 1, 2009, the requirement that Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) licensees in the 30 largest markets and fixed BAS links in all markets be transitioned before the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators can begin offering service. The Commission also sought comments on how to mitigate interference between new MSS entrants and incumbent BAS licensees who had not completed relocation before the MSS entrants begin offering service. In addition, the Commission sought comments on allowing MSS operators to begin providing service in those markets where BAS incumbents have been transitioned. In the Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making the Commission proposed to modify its cost sharing requirements for the 2 GHz BAS band because the circumstances surrounding the BAS transition are very different than what was expected when the cost sharing requirements were adopted. The Commission believes that the best course of action is to propose new requirements that will address the ambiguity of applying the literal language of the current requirements to the changed circumstances, as well as balance the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating incumbent BAS operations among all new entrants in the band based on the Commission’s relocation policies set forth in the Emerging Technologies proceeding. Timetable: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Final Report ........ FNPRM ............... MO&O ................. First R&O ............ Petition for Reconsideration. Second R&O ....... Third NPRM ........ Seventh R&O ...... Petition for Reconsideration. Eighth R&O ......... Order ................... NPRM .................. Public Notice ....... Ninth R&O and Order. Petition for Reconsideration. 01/23/01 03/09/01 66 FR 7438 04/11/01 09/13/01 09/13/01 10/25/01 11/02/01 66 66 66 66 66 FR FR FR FR FR 18740 47618 47591 53973 55666 01/24/03 03/13/03 12/29/04 04/13/05 68 68 69 70 FR FR FR FR 3455 12015 7793 19469 10/26/05 10/26/05 10/26/05 12/14/05 05/24/06 70 70 70 70 71 FR FR FR FR FR 61742 61742 61752 74011 29818 07/19/06 71 FR 41022 VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Action Date FNPRM ............... R&O and NPRM FNPRM ............... 5th R&O, 11th R&O, 6th R&O, and Declaratory Ruling. Next Action Undetermined. 03/31/08 06/23/09 06/23/09 11/02/10 FR Cite 73 74 74 75 FR FR FR FR 16822 29607 29607 67227 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rodney Small, Economist, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2452, Fax: 202 418–1944, Email: rodney.small@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH65 294. Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 302 and 303; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: In the Report and Order the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) resolved several issues regarding compliance with its regulations for conducting environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as they relate to the guidelines for human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields. More specifically, the Commission clarifies evaluation procedures and references to determine compliance with its limits, including specific absorption rate (SAR) as a primary metric for compliance, consideration of the pinna (outer ear) as an extremity, and measurement of medical implant exposure. The Commission also elaborates on mitigation procedures to ensure compliance with its limits, including labeling and other requirements for occupational exposure classification, clarification of compliance responsibility at multiple transmitter sites, and labeling of fixed consumer transmitters. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 09/08/03 12/08/03 68 FR 52879 06/04/13 78 FR 33634 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Ira Keltz, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 35137 Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0616, Fax: 202 418–1944, Email: ikeltz@ fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI17 295. Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04– 186) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e) and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307 Abstract: The Commission adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services (this unused TV spectrum is often termed ‘‘white spaces’’). This action will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and innovative products and services, including broadband data and other services for businesses and consumers. The actions taken are a conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover, the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be necessary to avoid, and if necessary, correct any interference that may occur. The Second Memorandum Opinion and Order finalizes rules to make the unused spectrum in the TV bands available for unlicensed broadband wireless devices. This particular spectrum has excellent propagation characteristics that allow signals to reach farther and penetrate walls and other structures. Access to this spectrum could enable more powerful public Internet connections— super Wi-Fi hot spots—with extended range, fewer dead spots, and improved individual speeds as a result of reduced congestion on existing networks. This type of ‘‘opportunistic use’’ of spectrum has great potential for enabling access to other spectrum bands and improving spectrum efficiency. The Commission’s actions here are expected to spur investment and innovation in applications and devices that will be used not only in the TV band, but eventually in other frequency bands as well. This Order addressed five petitions for reconsideration of the Commission’s decisions in the Second Memorandum Opinion and Order (‘‘Second MO&O’’) in this proceeding and modified rules in certain respects. In particular, the Commission: (1) Increased the maximum height above average terrain (HAAT) for sites where fixed devices may operate; (2) modified the adjacent channel emission limits to E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35138 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda specify fixed rather than relative levels; and (3) slightly increased the maximum permissible power spectral density (PSD) for each category of TV bands device. These changes will result in decreased operating costs for fixed TVBDs and allow them to provide greater coverage, thus increasing the availability of wireless broadband services in rural and underserved areas without increasing the risk of interference to incumbent services. The Commission also revised and amended several of its rules to better effectuate the Commission’s earlier decisions in this docket and to remove ambiguities. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. First R&O ............ FNPRM ............... R&O and MO&O Petitions for Reconsideration. Second MO&O .... Petitions for Reconsideration. 3rd MO&O and Order. Next Action Undetermined. 06/18/04 11/17/06 11/17/06 02/17/09 04/13/09 69 71 71 74 74 12/06/10 02/09/11 75 FR 75814 76 FR 7208 05/17/12 77 FR 28236 FR FR FR FR FR 34103 66876 66897 7314 16870 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7506, Fax: 202 418– 1944, Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI52 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 296. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET Docket No. 10–142) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(c) and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 310 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposed to take a number of actions to further the provision of terrestrial broadband services in the MSS bands. In the 2 GHz MSS band, the Commission proposed to add coprimary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the existing Mobile-Satellite allocation. This would lay the groundwork for providing additional flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum in the future. The Commission also proposed to apply the terrestrial secondary market spectrum leasing rules and procedures to transactions involving terrestrial use of the MSS spectrum in the 2 GHz, Big LEO, and L-bands in order to create greater certainty and regulatory parity with bands licensed for terrestrial VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 broadband service. The Commission also asked, in a notice of inquiry, about approaches for creating opportunities for full use of the 2 GHz band for standalone terrestrial uses. The Commission requested comment on ways to promote innovation and investment throughout the MSS bands while also ensuring market-wide mobile satellite capability to serve important needs like disaster recovery and rural access. In the Report and Order, the Commission amended its rules to make additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband networks while also ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite service capabilities. First, the Commission adds co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) 2 GHz band, consistent with the International Table of Allocations, allowing more flexible use of the band, including for terrestrial broadband services, in the future. Second, to create greater predictability and regulatory parity with the bands licensed for terrestrial mobile broadband service, the Commission extends its existing secondary market spectrum manager spectrum leasing policies, procedures, and rules that currently apply to wireless terrestrial services to terrestrial services provided using the Ancillary Terrestrial Component (ATC) of an MSS system. Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission’s rulemaking proceeding concerning Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525–1559 MHz and 1626.5–1660.5 MHz, 1610–1626.5 MHz and 2483.5–2500 MHz, and 2000–2020 MHz and 2180–2200 MHz, and published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). See 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission’s rules. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Reply Comment Period End. R&O .................... Petitions for Reconsideration. Next Action Undetermined. 08/16/10 09/15/10 75 FR 49871 09/30/10 05/31/11 08/10/11 76 FR 31252 76 FR 49364 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nicholas Oros, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0636, Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 RIN: 3060–AJ46 297. Innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands (ET Docket No. 10– 235) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to further its ongoing commitment to address America’s growing demand for wireless broadband services, spur innovation and investment in mobile technology, and ensure that America keeps pace with the global wireless revolution by making a significant amount of new spectrum available for broadband. The approach proposed is consistent with the goal set forth in the National Broadband Plan (the Plan) to repropose up to 120 megahertz from the broadcast television bands for new wireless broadband uses through, in part, voluntary contributions of spectrum to an incentive auction. Reallocation of this spectrum as proposed will provide the necessary flexibility for meeting the requirements of these new applications. In the Report and Order, the Commission took preliminary steps toward making a significant portion of the UHF and VHF frequency bands (U/V Bands) currently used by the broadcast television service available for new uses. This action serves to further address the Nation’s growing demand for wireless broadband services, promote the ongoing innovation and investment in mobile communications, and ensure that the United States keeps pace with the global wireless revolution. At the same time, the approach helps preserve broadcast television as a healthy, viable medium and would be consistent with the general proposal set forth in the National Broadband Plan to repurpose spectrum from the U/V bands for new wireless broadband uses through, in part, voluntary contributions of spectrum to an incentive auction. This action is consistent with the recent enactment by Congress of new incentive auction authority for the Commission (Spectrum Act). Specifically, this item sets out a framework by which two or more television licensees may share a single six MHz channel in connection with an incentive auction. However, the Report and Order did not act on the proposals in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish fixed and mobile allocations in the U/V bands or to improve TV service on VHF channels. The Report and Order stated that the Commission will undertake a broader rulemaking to implement the Spectrum Act’s provisions relating to an incentive auction for U/V band spectrum, and that E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda it believes it will be more efficient to act on new allocations in the context of that rulemaking. In addition, the record created in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking does not establish a clear way forward to increase the utility of the VHF bands significantly for the operation of television services. The Report and Order states that the Commission will revisit this matter in a future proceeding. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 02/01/11 03/18/11 76 FR 5521 05/23/12 77 FR 30423 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Alan Stillwell, Deputy Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2925, Email: alan.stillwell@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ57 298. Radio Experimentation and Market Trials Under Part 5 of the Commission’s Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules (ET Docket No. 10– 236) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 303 Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to promote innovation and efficiency in spectrum use in the Experimental Radio Service (ERS). For many years, the ERS has provided fertile ground for testing innovative ideas that have led to new services and new devices for all sectors of the economy. The Commission proposed to leverage the power of experimental radio licensing to accelerate the rate at which these ideas transform from prototypes to consumer devices and services. Its goal is to inspire researchers to dream, discover, and deliver the innovations that push the boundaries of the broadband ecosystem. The resulting advancements in devices and services available to the American public and greater spectrum efficiency over the long term will promote economic growth, global competitiveness, and a better way of life for all Americans. In the Report and Order (R&O), the Commission revised and streamlined its rules to modernize the Experimental Radio Service (ERS). The rules adopted in the R&O updated the ERS to a more flexible framework to keep pace with the speed of modern technological change while continuing to provide an VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 environment where creativity can thrive. To accomplish this transition, the Commission created three new types of ERS licenses—the program license, the medical testing license, and the compliance testing license—to benefit the development of new technologies, expedite their introduction to the marketplace, and unleash the full power of innovators to keep the United States at the forefront of the communications industry. The Commission’s actions also modified the market trial rules to eliminate confusion and more clearly articulate its policies with respect to marketing products prior to equipment certification. The Commission believes that these actions will remove regulatory barriers to experimentation, thereby permitting institutions to move from concept to experimentation to finished product more rapidly and to more quickly implement creative problem-solving methodologies. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 02/08/11 03/10/11 76 FR 6928 04/29/13 78 FR 25138 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nnake Nweke, Chief, Experimental Licensing Branch, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0785, Email: nnake.nweke@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ62 299. Operation of Radar Systems in the 76–77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 11–90) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f) Abstract: The Commission proposed to amend its rules to enable enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the 76– 77 GHz band to improve collision avoidance and driver safety. Vehicular radars can determine the exact distance and relative speed of objects in front of, beside, or behind a car to improve the driver’s ability to perceive objects under bad visibility conditions or objects that are in blind spots. These modifications to the rules will provide more efficient use of spectrum, and enable the automotive and fixed radar application industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers and the general public. The Commission takes this action in response to petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 35139 Corporation (‘‘TMC’’) and Era Systems Corporation (‘‘Era’’). The Report and Order amends the Commission’s rules to provide a more efficient use of the 76– 77 GHz band, and to enable the automotive and aviation industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers and the general public. Specifically, the Commission eliminated the in-motion and not-in-motion distinction for vehicular radars, and instead adopted new uniform emission limits for forward, side, and rear-looking vehicular radars. This will facilitate enhanced vehicular radar technologies to improve collision avoidance and driver safety. The Commission also amended its rules to allow the operation of fixed radars at airport locations in the 76–77 GHz band for purposes of detecting foreign object debris on runways and monitoring aircraft and service vehicles on taxiways and other airport vehicle service areas that have no public vehicle access. The Commission took this action in response to petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (‘‘TMC’’) and Era Systems Corporation (‘‘Era’’). Petitions for Reconsideration were filed by Navtech Radar, Ltd. and Honeywell International Inc. Navtech Radar, Ltd. and Honeywell International, Inc., filed petitions for reconsideration in response to the Vehicular Radar R&O that modified the Commission’s Part 15 rules to permit vehicular radar technologies and airport-based fixed radar applications in the 76–77 GHz band. The Commission denied Honeywell’s petition. Section 1.429(b) of the Commission’s rules provides three ways in which a petition for reconsideration can be granted, and none of these have been met. Honeywell has not shown that its petition relies on facts regarding fixed radar use which had not previously been presented to the Commission, nor does it show that its petition relies on facts that relate to events that changed since Honeywell had the last opportunity to present its facts regarding fixed radar use. The Commission stated in the Vehicular Radar R&O, ‘‘that no parties have come forward to support fixed radar applications beyond airport locations in this band,’’ and it decided not to adopt provisions for unlicensed fixed radar use other than those for FOD detection applications at airport locations. Because Navtech first participated in the proceeding when it filed its petition well after the decision was published, its petition fails to meet the timeliness standard of Section 1.429(d). E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35140 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda In connection with the Commission’s decision to deny the petitions for reconsideration discussed above, the Commission terminates ET Docket Nos. 10–28 and 11–90 (pertaining to vehicular radar). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Petition for Reconconsideration. Reconsideration Order. Next Action Undetermined. 06/16/11 08/13/12 11/11/12 76 FR 35176 77 FR 48097 77 FR 68722 03/06/15 80 FR 12120 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Aamer Zain, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2437, Email: aamer.zain@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ68 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 300. WRC–07 Implementation (ET Docket No. 12–338) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303 Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission proposed to amend parts 1, 2, 74, 78, 87, 90, and 97 of its rules to implement allocation decisions from the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2007) (WRC 07) concerning portions of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum between 108 MHz and 20.2 GHz and to make certain updates to its rules in this frequency range. The NPRM follows the Commission’s July 2010 WRC–07 Table Clean-up Order, 75 FR 62924, October 13, 2010, which made certain non-substantive, editorial revisions to the Table of Frequency Allocations (Allocation Table) and to other related rules. The Commission also addressed the recommendations for implementation of the WRC–07 Final Acts that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) submitted to the Commission in August 2009. As part of its comprehensive review of the Allocation Table, the Commission also proposed to make allocation changes that are not related to the WRC–07 Final Acts and update certain service rules, and requested comment on other allocation issues that concern portions of the RF spectrum between 137.5 kHz and 54.25 GHz. Timetable: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 12/27/12 02/25/13 77 FR 76250 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Mooring, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2450, Fax: 202 418– 1944, Email: tom.mooring@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ93 301. Federal Earth Stations–Non Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space Stations; Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; ET Docket No. 13–115 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to make spectrum allocation proposals for three different space related purposes. The Commission makes two alternative proposals to modify the Allocation Table to provide interference protection for Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) and Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS) earth stations operated by Federal agencies under authorizations granted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in certain frequency bands. The Commission also proposes to amend a footnote to the Allocation Table to permit a Federal MSS system to operate in the 399.9–400.05 MHz band; it also makes alternative proposals to modify the Allocation Table to provide access to spectrum on an interference protected basis to Commission licensees for use during the launch of launch vehicles (i.e. rockets). The Commission also seeks comment broadly on the future spectrum needs of the commercial space sector. The Commission expects that, if adopted, these proposals would advance the commercial space industry and the important role it will play in our Nation’s economy and technological innovation now and in the future. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Next Action Undetermined. 07/01/13 78 FR 39200 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Agency Contact: Nicholas Oros, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0636, Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK09 302. Authorization of Radiofrequency Equipment; ET Docket No. 13–44 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: The Commission is responsible for an equipment authorization program for radiofrequency (RF) devices under part 2 of its rules. This program is one of the primary means that the Commission uses to ensure that the multitude of RF devices used in the United States operate effectively without causing harmful interference and otherwise comply with the Commission rules. All RF devices subject to equipment authorization must comply with the Commission’s technical requirement before they can be imported or marketed. The Commission or a Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) must approve some of these devices before they can be imported or marketed, while others do not require such approval. The Commission last comprehensively reviewed its equipment authorization program more than 10 years ago. The rapid innovation in equipment design since that time has led to ever-accelerating growth in the number of parties applying for equipment approval. The Commission therefore believes that the time is now right for us to comprehensively review our equipment authorization processes to ensure that they continue to enable this growth and innovation in the wireless equipment market. In May of 2012, the Commission began this reform process by issuing an Order to increase the supply of available grantee codes. With this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission continues its work to review and reform the equipment authorization processes and rules. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes certain changes to the Commission’s part 2 equipment authorization processes to ensure that they continue to operate efficiently and effectively. In particular, it addresses the role of TCBs in certifying RF equipment and post-market surveillance, as well as the Commission’s role in assessing TCB performance. The NPRM also addressed the role of test laboratories in the RF equipment approval process, including E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda accreditation of test labs and the Commission’s recognition of laboratory accreditation bodies, and measurement procedures used to determine RF equipment compliance. Finally, it proposes certain modifications to the rules regarding TCBs that approve terminal equipment under part 68 of the rules that are consistent with our proposed modifications to the rules for TCBs that approve RF equipment. Specifically, the Commission proposes to recognize the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) as the organization that designates TCBs in the United States and to modify the rules to reference the current International Organization for Standardization and International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) guides used to accredit TCBs. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Next Action Undetermined. 05/03/13 78 FR 25916 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7506, Fax: 202 418– 1944, Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK10 303. • Operation of Radar Systems in the 76–77 GHz Band (ET Docket No. 15– 26) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 1; 47 U.S.C. 4(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 337 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to authorize radar applications in the 76–81 GHz band. The Commission seeks to develop a flexible and streamlined regulatory framework that will encourage efficient, innovative uses of the spectrum and to allow various services to operate on an interference-protected basis. In doing so, it further seeks to adopt service rules that will allow for the deployment of the various radar applications in this band, both within and outside the U.S. The Commission takes this action in response to a petition for rulemaking filed by Robert Bosch, LLC (Bosch) and two petitions for reconsideration of the 2012 Vehicular Radar R&O. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. 03/06/15 80 FR 12120 VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Action Date NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. FR Cite 04/06/15 04/20/15 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Aamer Zain, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2437, Email: aamer.zain@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK29 304. • Spectrum Access For Wireless Microphone Operations (GN Docket Nos. 14–166 AND 12–268) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rule Making initiates a proceeding to address how to accommodate the long-term needs of wireless microphone users. Wireless microphones play an important role in enabling broadcasters and other video programming networks to serve consumers, including as they cover breaking news and broadcast live sports events. They enhance event productions in a variety of settings including theaters and music venues, film studios, conventions, corporate events, houses of worship, and internet webcasts. They also help create high quality content that consumers demand and value. Recent actions by the Commission, and in particular the repurposing of broadcast television band spectrum for wireless services set forth in the Incentive Auction R&O, will significantly alter the regulatory environment in which wireless microphones operate, which necessitates our addressing how to accommodate wireless microphone users in the future. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 11/21/14 01/05/15 79 FR 69387 01/26/15 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Paul Murray, Attorney Advisor, Federal PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 35141 Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0688, Fax: 202 418– 7447, Email: paul.murray@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK30 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) International Bureau Long-Term Actions 305. Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02–34) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(g) Abstract: The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to streamline its procedures for reviewing satellite license applications. Before 2003, the Commission used processing rounds to review those applications. In a processing round, when an application is filed, the International Bureau (Bureau) issued a Public Notice establishing a cutoff date for other mutually exclusive satellite applications, and then considered all those applications together. In cases where sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the applications was not available, the Bureau directed the applicants to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution. Those negotiations took a long time, and delayed provision of satellite services to the public. The NPRM invited comment on two alternatives for expediting the satellite application process. One alternative was to replace the processing round procedure with a ‘‘first-come, firstserved’’ procedure that would allow the Bureau to issue a satellite license to the first party filing a complete, acceptable application. The other alternative was to streamline the processing round procedure by adopting one or more of the following proposals: (1) Place a time limit on negotiations; (2) establish criteria to select among competing applicants; (3) divide the available spectrum evenly among the applicants. In the First Report and Order in this proceeding, the Commission determined that different procedures were better suited for different kinds of satellite applications. For most geostationary orbit (GSO) satellite applications, the Commission adopted a first-come, firstserved approach. For most nongeostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite applications, the Commission adopted a procedure in which the available spectrum is divided evenly among the qualified applicants. The Commission E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35142 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda also adopted measures to discourage applicants from filing speculative applications, including a bond requirement, payable if a licensee misses a milestone. The bond amounts originally were $5 million for each GSO satellite, and $7.5 million for each NGSO satellite system. These were interim amounts. Concurrently with the First Report and Order, the Commission adopted an FNPRM to determine whether to revise the bond amounts on a long-term basis. In the Second Report and Order, the Commission adopted a streamlined procedure for certain kinds of satellite license modification requests. In the Third Report and Order, the Commission adopted a standardized application form for satellite licenses, and adopted a mandatory electronic filing requirement for certain satellite applications. In the Fourth Report and Order, the Commission revised the bond amounts based on the record developed in response to FNPRM. The bond amounts are now $3 million for each GSO satellite, and $5 million for each NGSO satellite system. Timetable: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Second R&O (Release Date). Second FNPRM (Release Date). Third R&O (Release Date). FNPRM ............... First R&O ............ FNPRM Comment Period End. Fourth R&O (Release Date). Fifth R&O, First Order on Reconsideration. Next Action Undetermined. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Action 03/19/02 07/02/02 67 FR 12498 06/20/03 68 FR 62247 07/08/03 68 FR 53702 07/08/03 68 FR 63994 08/27/03 08/27/03 10/27/03 68 FR 51546 68 FR 51499 04/16/04 69 FR 67790 08/20/04 69 FR 51586 Abstract: The FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which entities providing U.S.-international service are subject under 47 CFR part 43. The FCC adopted a First Report and Order that eliminated certain of those requirements. Specifically, it eliminated the quarterly reporting requirements for large carriers and foreign-affiliated switch resale carriers, 47 CFR 43.61(b) and (c); the circuit addition report, 47 CFR 63.23(e); the division of telegraph tolls report, 47 CFR 43.53; and the requirement to report separately for U.S. offshore points, 43.61(a), 48.82(a). The FCC adopted the Second Report and Order that made additional reforms to streamline further and modernize the reporting requirements, including requiring that entities providing international calling service via Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) connected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) to submit data regarding their provision of international telephone service. The Voice on the Net Coalition (VON Coalition) filed a petition requesting that they reconsider requiring VoIP providers from reporting their international traffic and revenues. Timetable: Action Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Clay DeCell, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0803, Email: clay.decell@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH98 306. Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04–112) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; * * * VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. First R&O ............ FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Second R&O ....... Petition for Reconsideration. Next Action Undetermined. 04/12/04 05/12/11 05/12/11 09/02/11 69 FR 29676 76 FR 42567 76 FR 42613 01/15/13 07/01/13 78 FR 15615 78 FR 39232 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1460, Fax: 202 418–2824, Email: david.krech@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI42 307. International Settlements Policy Reform (IB Docket No. 11–80) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 211; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: FCC is reviewing the International Settlements Policy (ISP). It governs how U.S. carriers negotiate with foreign carriers for the exchange of international traffic, and is the structure by which the Commission has sought to PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 respond to concerns that foreign carriers with market power are able to take advantage of the presence of multiple U.S. carriers serving a particular market. In the NPRM, the FCC proposes to further deregulate the international telephony market and enable U.S. consumers to enjoy competitive prices when they make calls to international destinations. First, it proposes to remove the ISP from all international routes, except Cuba. Second, the FCC seeks comment on a proposal to enable the Commission to better protect U.S. consumers from the effects of anticompetitive conduct by foreign carriers in instances necessitating Commission intervention. Specifically, it seeks comments on proposals and issues regarding the application of the Commission’s benchmarks policy. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Report and Order Next Action Undetermined. 05/13/11 09/02/11 76 FR 42625 02/15/13 78 FR 11109 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0427, Email: james.ball@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ77 308. Reform of Rules and Policies on Foreign Carrier Entry Into the U.S. Telecommunications Market (IB Docket 12–299) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to (j); 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205 Abstract: FCC is considering proposed changes in the criteria under which it considers certain applications from foreign carriers or affiliates of foreign carriers for entry into the U.S. market for international telecommunications services. It proposes to eliminate or in the alternative simplify the effective competitive opportunities test (ECO Test) adopted in 1995 for Commission review of foreign carrier applications. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. R&O .................... 11/26/12 12/26/12 77 FR 70400 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 01/15/13 06/03/14 79 FR 31873 35143 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite Action Date FR Cite Final Rule (Announcement of Effective Date). Final Rule Effective. Next Action Undetermined. 03/03/15 80 FR 11326 FNPRM ............... Next Action Undetermined. 10/21/14 79 FR 65106 03/03/15 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0657, Fax: 202 418–2824, Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ97 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 309. Comprehensive Review of Licensing and Operating Rules for Satellite Services (IB Docket No. 12– 267) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) as part of its ongoing efforts to update and streamline regulatory requirements. The NPRM initiated a comprehensive review of Part 25 of the Commission’s rules, which governs the licensing and operation of space stations and earth stations. The Commission proposed amendments to modernize the rules to better reflect evolving technology, to eliminate unnecessary technical and information filing requirements, and to reorganize and simplify existing requirements. In the ensuing Report and Order, the Commission adopted most of its proposed changes and revised over 150 rule provisions. Several proposals raised by commenters in the proceeding, however, were not within the scope of the original NPRM. To address these and other issues, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM). The FNPRM proposes additional rule changes to facilitate international coordination of proposed satellite networks, to revise system implementation milestones and the associated bond, and to expand the applicability of routine licensing standards. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Reply Comment Period End. Report and Order FNPRM Comment Period End. 11/08/12 12/24/12 77 FR 67172 VerDate Sep<11>2014 01/22/13 02/12/14 03/02/14 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 79 FR 8308 Jkt 235001 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Clay DeCell, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0803, Email: clay.decell@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ98 310. Expanding Broadband and Innovation Through Air-Ground Mobile Broadband Secondary Service for Passengers Aboard Aircraft in the 14.0– 14.5 GHz Band; GN Docket No. 13–114 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 324 Abstract: In this docket, the Commission establishes a secondary allocation for the Aeronautical Mobile Service in the 14.0–14.5 GHz band and establishes service, technical, and licensing rules for air-ground mobile broadband. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requests public comment on a secondary allocation and service, technical, and licensing rules for airground mobile broadband. Timetable: Action Date NPRM (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. FR Cite 05/09/13 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Sean O’More, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2453, Email: sean.omore@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK02 311. Terrestrial Use of the 2473–2495 MHz Band for Low-Power Mobile Broadband Networks; Amendments to Rules of Mobile Satellite Service System; IB Docket No. 13–213 Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined Abstract: In this docket, the Commission proposes modified rules for the operation of the Ancillary Terrestrial Component of the single MobileSatellite Service system operating in the Big GEO S band. The changes would allow Globalstar, Inc. to deploy a low power broadband network using its licensed spectrum at 2483.5–2495 MHz PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 under certain limited technical criteria, and with the same equipment utilize spectrum in the adjacent 2473–2483.5 MHz band, pursuant to technical rules for unlicensed operations in that band. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 02/19/14 05/05/14 79 FR 9445 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lynne Montgomery, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2229, Email: lynne.montgomery@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK16 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) International Bureau Completed Actions 312. Revisions to Parts 2 and 25 of the Commission’s Rules To Govern the Use of Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (IB Docket No. 12–376) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(c), (e), (f), (g), (j), (r) and (y) Abstract: In this docket, the Commission provides for the efficient licensing of two-way in-flight broadband services, including Internet access, to passengers and flight crews aboard commercial airliners and private aircraft. The Report and Order establishes technical and licensing rules for Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (ESAA), i.e., Earth stations on aircraft communicating with Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) geostationary-orbit (GSO) space stations operating in the 10.95– 11.2 GHz, 11.45–11.7 GHz, 11.7–12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth or downlink) and 14.0–14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space or uplink) frequency bands. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requests comment on a proposal to elevate the allocation status of ESAA in the 14.0–14.5 GHz band from secondary to primary, which would make the ESAA allocation equal to the allocations of Earth Stations on Vessels (ESV) and Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES). Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. 04/20/05 70 FR 20508 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35144 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite R&O .................... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. 2nd R&O and Order on Reconsideration. 03/08/13 03/18/13 06/21/13 78 FR 14920 78 FR 14952 05/12/14 79 FR 26863 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0657, Fax: 202 418–2824, Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ96 subject of review: The local TV ownership rule; the local radio ownership rule; the newspaper broadcast cross-ownership rule; the radio/TV cross-ownership rule; and the dual network rule. In the 2014 review, the Commission incorporated the record of the 2010 review, and sought additional data on market conditions and competitive indicators. The Commission also sought comment on whether to eliminate restrictions on newspaper/radio combined ownership and whether to eliminate the radio/television crossownership rule in favor of reliance on the local radio rule and the local television rule. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM and MO&O. 2nd R&O ............. 3rd NPRM ........... NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 09/26/03 11/25/03 68 FR 55566 11/29/04 10/18/10 69 FR 69325 75 FR 63766 07/07/11 11/28/14 12/29/14 76 FR 44821 79 FR 70824 12/29/14 01/12/15 Action FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Media Bureau tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Long-Term Actions 313. Broadcast Ownership Rules Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 and 310 Abstract: Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 requires the Commission to review its ownership rules every four years and determine whether any such rules are necessary in the public interest as the result of competition. In 2002, the Commission undertook a comprehensive review of its broadcast multiple and cross-ownership limits examining: Cross-ownership of TV and radio stations; local TV ownership limits; national TV cap; and dual network rule. The Report and Order replaced the newspaper/broadcast crossownership and radio and TV rules with a tiered approach based on the number of television stations in a market. In June 2006, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking initiating the 2006 review of the broadcast ownership rules. The further notice also sought comment on how to address the issues raised by the Third Circuit. Additional questions are raised for comment in a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. In the Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, the Commission adopted rule changes regarding newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership, but otherwise generally retained the other broadcast ownership rules currently in effect. For the 2010 quadrennial review, five of the Commission’s media rules are the VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 FR Cite potential impact of the incentive auction and the repacking process. Timetable: Date NPRM .................. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... FNPRM ............... Second FNPRM .. R&O and Order on Reconsideration. Notice of Inquiry .. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... Next Action Undetermined. 10/05/01 08/05/03 02/19/04 08/09/06 08/08/07 02/21/08 66 68 69 71 72 73 06/11/10 01/19/12 03/19/12 75 FR 33227 77 FR 2868 05/20/14 79 FR 29010 315. Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 04– 256) Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7334, Email: hillary.denigro@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH97 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; * * * Abstract: A joint sales agreement (JSA) is an agreement with a licensee of a brokered station that authorizes a broker to sell some or all of the advertising time for the brokered station in return for a fee or percentage of revenues paid to the licensee. The Commission has sought comment on whether TV JSAs should be attributed for purposes of determining compliance with the Commission’s multiple ownership rules. In 2014, the Commission determined that for the purposes of applying the broadcast ownership rules, a brokered station will be attributed to a same market brokering station if the JSA covers more than 15 percent of the weekly advertising time of the brokered station. The Commission found that television JSAs have the potential to convey significant influence over stations operations. Timetable: FR FR FR FR FR FR 50991 46286 9216 4511 44539 9481 314. Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 03–185) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336 Abstract: This proceeding initiates the digital television conversion for lowpower television (LPTV) and television translator stations. The rules and policies adopted as a result of this proceeding provide the framework for these stations’ conversion from analog to digital broadcasting. The Report and Order adopts definitions and permissible use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations. The Second Report and Order takes steps to resolve the remaining issues in order to complete the low-power television digital transition. The third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comment on a number of issues related to the PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2324, Fax: 202 418–2827, Email: shaun.maher@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI38 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. 08/26/04 09/27/04 69 FR 52464 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite Action Date R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 05/20/14 79 FR 28996 Fourth FNPRM .... MO&O ................. NPRM .................. 5th NPRM ........... 6th FNPRM ......... FNPRM ............... 7th FNPRM ......... Comment Period End. Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 05/27/09 10/30/09 01/19/12 01/15/13 01/15/13 05/20/14 02/26/15 03/30/15 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7334, Email: hillary.denigro@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI55 316. Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services (MB Docket No. 07–294) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 534 and 535 Abstract: Diversity and competition are longstanding and important Commission goals. The measures proposed, as well as those adopted in this proceeding, are intended to promote diversity of ownership of media outlets. In the Report and Order and Third FNPRM, measures are enacted to increase participation in the broadcasting industry by new entrants and small businesses, including minority- and women-owned businesses. In the Report and Order and Fourth FNPRM, the Commission adopts improvements to its data collection in order to obtain an accurate and comprehensive assessment of minority and female broadcast ownership in the United States. The Memorandum Opinion & Order addressed petitions for reconsideration of the rules, and also sought comment on a proposal to expand the reporting requirements to non attributable interests. In 2014, the Commission proposed a new type of FCC registration number for individuals to use on broadcast ownership reports. Pursuant to a remand from the Third Circuit, the measures adopted in the 2009 Diversity Order were put forth for comment in the NPRM for the 2010 review of the Commission’s Broadcast Ownership rules. The Commission sought additional comment in 2014. As directed by the court, the Commission considered a socially and economic disadvantaged business definition as a possible oasis for favorable regulatory treatment. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite R&O .................... Third FNPRM ...... R&O .................... 05/16/08 05/16/08 05/27/09 73 FR 28361 73 FR 28400 74 FR 25163 VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 FR Cite 74 74 77 78 78 79 80 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 25305 56131 2868 2934 2925 29010 10442 04/30/15 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 7334, Email: hillary.denigro@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ27 317. Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Related to Retransmission Consent (MB Docket No. 10–71) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 325; 47 U.S.C. 534 Abstract: Cable systems and other multichannel video programming distributors are not entitled to retransmit a broadcast station’s signal without the station’s consent. This consent is known as ‘‘retransmission consent.’’ Since Congress enacted the retransmission consent regime in 1992, there have been significant changes in the video programming marketplace. In this proceeding, comment is sought on a series of proposals to streamline and clarify the Commission’s rules concerning or affecting retransmission consent negotiations. In the 2014 Report and Order, the Commission adopted a rule providing that it is a violation of the duty to negotiate retransmission consent in good faith for a television station that is ranked among the top four stations to negotiate retransmission consent jointly with another such station if the stations are not commonly owned and serve the same geographic market. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 03/28/11 05/27/11 76 FR 17071 05/19/14 79 FR 28615 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 35145 Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2120, Email: diana.sokolow@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ55 318. Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video Programming: Implementation of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (MB Docket No. 11–154) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 330(b); 47 U.S.C. 613; 47 U.S.C. 617 Abstract: Pursuant to the Commission’s responsibilities under the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, this proceeding was initiated to adopt rules to govern the closed captioning requirements for the owners, providers, and distributors of video programming delivered using Internet protocol. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Order on Recon, FNPRM. 2nd Order on Recon. 2nd FNPRM ........ Next Action Undetermined. 09/28/11 03/20/12 07/02/13 76 FR 59963 77 FR 19480 78 FR 39691 08/05/14 79 FR 45354 08/05/14 79 FR 45397 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2120, Email: diana.sokolow@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ67 319. Accessibility of User Interfaces and Video Programming Guides and Menus (MB Docket No. 12–108) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(aa); 47 U.S.C. 303(bb) Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to implement sections 204 and 205 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act. These sections generally require that user interfaces on digital apparatus and navigation devices used to view video programming be accessible to and usable by individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. 06/18/13 07/15/13 78 FR 36478 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35146 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite R&O .................... FNPRM ............... Next Action Undetermined. 12/20/13 12/20/13 78 FR 77210 78 FR 77074 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2120, Email: diana.sokolow@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK11 320. Network Non-Duplication and Syndicated Exclusivity Rule (MB Docket No. 14–29) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(R); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 339(b); 47 U.S.C.573(b) Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission continues to examine whether to eliminate or modify the network no-duplication and syndicated exclusivity rules in light of changes in the video marketplace in the more than 40 years since these rules were adopted. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 04/10/14 05/12/14 79 FR 19849 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kathy Berthot, Attorney, Policy Division Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2120, Email: kathy.berthot@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK18 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 321. • Expansion of Online Public File Obligations to Cable and Satellite TV Operators and Broadcast and Satellite Radio Licensees; MB Docket No. 14–127 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes to expand to cable operators, satellite TV providers, broadcast radio licensees, and satellite radio licensees the requirement that public inspection files be posted to the FCC’s online database. In 2012, the Commission adopted online public file rules for broadcast television stations that required them to post public file documents to a central, FCC-hosted online database rather than maintain the files locally at their main studios. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Expanding the online file to other media entities will extend the benefits of improved public access to public inspection files and ultimately reduce the burden of maintaining these files. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 02/13/15 03/16/15 80 FR 8031 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kim Matthews, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2154, Fax: 202 418–2053, Email: kim.matthews@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK23 322. • Promoting Innovation and Competition in the Provision of Multichannel Video Programming Distribution Services; MB Docket No. 14–261 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 325; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 536; 47 U.S.C. 548; 47 U.S.C. 549; 47 U.S.C. 554; 47 U.S.C. 613 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes new rules to account for the fact that video services are being provided increasingly over the Internet. In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission seeks comment on possible interpretations of the term multichannel video programming distributor’’ as used in the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act) and seeks comment on how each of those interpretations would affect the industry and consumers. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 01/15/15 02/17/15 80 FR 2078 03/02/15 Frm 00020 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Office of Managing Director Long-Term Actions 323. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 159 Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 United States Code 159, requires the FCC to recover the cost of its activities by assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from beneficiaries of the activities. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM .................. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... NPRM .................. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... 2nd R&O ............. NPRM and Order R&O .................... NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM .................. NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM .................. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 04/06/06 08/02/06 05/02/07 08/16/07 08/16/07 05/28/08 08/26/08 08/26/08 05/12/09 06/02/09 08/11/09 04/26/10 07/19/10 05/26/11 08/10/11 05/17/12 08/03/12 08/17/12 06/10/13 08/23/13 07/03/14 09/11/14 FR Cite 71 71 72 72 72 73 73 73 74 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 77 77 78 78 79 79 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 17410 43842 24213 45908 46010 30563 50201 50285 22104 26329 40089 21536 41932 30605 49333 29275 46307 49749 34612 52433 37982 54190 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Roland Helvajian, Office of the Managing Director, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0444, Email: roland.helvajian@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI79 324. Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission’s Rules, Concerning Practice and Procedure, Amendment of Cores Registration System; MD Docket No. 10–234 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 1573, Email: brendan.murray@fcc.gov. PO 00000 RIN: 3060–AK25 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 158(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 159(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 5 U.S.C. 5514; 31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(1) Abstract: This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes revisions intended to make the Commission’s Registration System (CORES) more E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35147 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda feature-friendly and improve the Commission’s ability to comply with various statutes that govern debt collection and the collection of personal information by the Federal Government. The proposed modifications to CORES partly include requiring entities and individuals to rely primarily upon a single FRN that may, at their discretion, be linked to subsidiary or associated accounts; allowing entities to identify multiple points of contact; eliminating some of our exceptions to the requirement that entities and individuals provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) at the time of registration; requiring FRN holders to provide their email addresses; modifying CORES log-in procedures; adding attention flags and automated notices that would inform FRN holders of their financial standing before the Commission; and adding data fields to enable FRN holders to indicate their taxexempt status and notify the Commission of pending bankruptcy proceedings. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 02/01/11 03/03/11 76 FR 5652 02/15/11 02/26/15 03/30/15 80 FR 10442 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Warren Firschein, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0844, Email: warren.firschein@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ54 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Long-Term Actions 325. Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 134(i); 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309 Abstract: In a series of orders in several related proceedings issued since 1996, the Federal Communications Commission has taken action to VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 improve the quality and reliability of 911 emergency services for wireless phone users. Rules have been adopted governing the availability of basic 911 services and the implementation of enhanced 911 (E911) for wireless services. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite FNPRM ............... R&O .................... MO&O ................. Second R&O ....... Third R&O ........... Second MO&O .... Fourth MO&O ...... FNPRM ............... Order ................... R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Order to Stay ...... Order on Reconsideration. FNPRM ............... R&O, Second FNPRM. Second R&O ....... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. FNPRM, NOI ....... Second R&O ....... Order, Comment Period Extension. Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ NPRM .................. Second FNPRM .. 3rd R&O .............. NPRM Comment Period End. 3rd FNPRM ......... Order Extending Comment Period. 3rd FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 08/02/96 08/02/96 01/16/98 06/28/99 11/04/99 12/29/99 10/02/00 06/13/01 11/02/01 05/23/02 07/17/02 07/26/02 01/22/03 61 61 63 64 64 64 65 66 66 67 67 01/23/03 02/11/04 68 FR 3214 69 FR 6578 09/07/04 06/20/07 09/18/07 69 FR 54037 72 FR 33948 02/14/08 09/25/08 10/18/08 73 FR 8617 73 FR 55473 11/18/09 12/04/09 74 FR 59539 11/02/10 11/18/10 01/07/11 75 FR 67321 75 FR 70604 76 FR 1126 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 40374 40348 2631 34564 60126 72951 58657 31878 55618 36112 46909 68 FR 2914 02/18/11 04/28/11 08/04/11 08/04/11 09/28/11 11/02/11 76 76 76 76 FR FR FR FR 23713 47114 47114 59916 03/28/14 06/10/14 79 FR 17820 79 FR 33163 07/14/14 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0952, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG34 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 326. Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline and Multi-Line Telephone Systems; PS Docket Nos. 10–255 and 07–117 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 222; 47 U.S.C. 251 Abstract: The policies set forth in the Report and Order will assist State governments in drafting legislation that will ensure that multi-line telephone systems are compatible with the enhanced 911 network. The Public Notice seeks comment on whether the Commission, rather than States, should regulate multiline telephone systems, and whether part 68 of the Commission’s rules should be revised. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... Second FNPRM .. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. NOI ...................... NOI Comment Period End. Public Notice (Release Date). Public Notice Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 10/11/94 01/23/03 02/11/04 02/11/04 01/13/05 03/29/05 59 68 69 69 70 01/13/11 03/14/11 76 FR 2297 FR FR FR FR FR 54878 3214 6595 6578 2405 05/21/12 08/06/12 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0952, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG60 327. In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 229; 47 U.S.C. 1001 to 1008 Abstract: All of the decisions in this proceeding thus far are aimed at implementation of provisions of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. Order ................... FNPRM ............... R&O .................... Order ................... Second R&O ....... 10/10/97 01/13/98 11/16/98 01/29/99 03/29/99 09/23/99 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 FR Cite 62 63 63 64 64 64 FR FR FR FR FR FR 63302 1943 63639 51462 14834 51462 35148 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite Third R&O ........... Order on Reconsideration. Policy Statement Second Order on Reconsideration. Order ................... Order on Remand NPRM .................. First R&O ............ Second R&O ....... Next Action Undetermined. 09/24/99 09/28/99 64 FR 51710 64 FR 52244 10/12/99 05/04/01 64 FR 55164 66 FR 22446 10/05/01 05/02/02 09/23/04 10/13/05 07/05/06 66 67 69 70 71 FR FR FR FR FR 50841 21999 56976 59704 38091 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0952, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AG74 328. Implementation of 911 ACT (CC Docket No. 92–105, WT Docket No. 00– 110) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 202; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 210; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 308 to 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 310 Abstract: This proceeding was separate from the Commission’s proceeding on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems (E911) in that it intended to implement provisions of the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 through the promotion of public safety by the deployment of a seamless, nationwide emergency communications infrastructure that includes wireless communications services. More specifically, the chief goal of the proceeding is to ensure that all emergency calls are routed to the appropriate local emergency authority to provide assistance. The E911 proceeding goes a step further and was aimed at improving the effectiveness and reliability of wireless 911 dispatchers with additional information on wireless 911 calls. Timetable: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Action Date FR Cite Fourth R&O, Third NPRM. NPRM .................. Fifth R&O, First R&O, and MO&O. Final Rule ............ Next Action Undetermined. 09/19/00 65 FR 56752 09/19/00 01/14/02 65 FR 56757 67 FR 1643 VerDate Sep<11>2014 01/25/02 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 67 FR 3621 Jkt 235001 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0952, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH90 329. Commission Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications (PS Docket No. 11–82) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 251 Abstract: The 2004 Report and Order extended the Commission’s outage reporting requirements to non-wireline carriers and streamlined reporting through a new electronic template. Seven petitions for reconsideration were filed and remained pending. A Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the unique communications needs of airports also remains pending. The 2012 Report and Order extended the Commission’s outage reporting requirements to interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol services where there is a complete loss of connectivity that has the potential to affect at least 900,000 user minutes. Interconnected VoIP services providers must now file outage reports through the same electronic mechanism as providers of other services. The Commission indicated that the technical issues involved in identifying and reporting significant outages of broadband Internet services require further study. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... R&O .................... Announcement of Effective Date and Partial Stay. Petition for Reconsideration. Amendment of Delegated Authority. Public Notice ....... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Final Rule; Correction. Next Action Undetermined. 03/26/04 11/26/04 12/03/04 12/30/04 69 69 69 69 02/15/05 70 FR 7737 02/21/08 73 FR 9462 FR FR FR FR 15761 68859 70316 78338 08/02/10 06/09/11 08/08/11 76 FR 33686 04/27/12 01/30/13 77 FR 25088 78 FR 6216 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brenda Villanueva, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7005. RIN: 3060–AI22 330. E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers (Dockets Nos. GN 11– 117, PS 07–114, WC 05–196, WC 04–36) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: The notice seeks comment on what additional steps the Commission should take to ensure that providers of Voice over Internet Protocol services that interconnect with the public switched telephone network to provide ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM, NOI ....... Order, Extension of Comment Period. Comment Period End. 2nd FNPRM, NPRM. 2nd FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 03/29/04 06/29/05 06/29/05 09/12/05 69 FR 16193 70 FR 37307 70 FR 37273 06/20/07 09/18/07 72 FR 33948 11/02/10 01/07/11 75 FR 67321 76 FR 1126 02/18/11 08/04/11 76 FR 47114 11/02/11 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0952, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI62 331. Commercial Mobile Alert System Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109–347 title VI; E.O. 13407; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the Commission initiated a comprehensive rulemaking to establish a commercial mobile alert system under which commercial mobile service providers may elect to transmit emergency alerts to the public. The Commission has issued three orders adopting CMAS rules as required by statute. Issues raised in an FNPRM regarding testing requirements for noncommercial educational and public E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35149 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda broadcast television stations remain outstanding. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. First R&O ............ Second R&O ....... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Third R&O ........... Approval of Information Collection for 2nd R&O. Order ................... Next Action Undetermined. 01/03/08 02/04/08 Action FR Cite 73 FR 545 07/24/08 08/14/08 08/14/08 09/15/08 73 FR 43009 73 FR 47550 73 FR 47568 09/22/08 02/13/12 73 FR 54511 77 FR 41331 02/25/13 78 FR 16806 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7452, Email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ03 Date 3rd FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. FR Cite 07/14/14 333. 700 MHZ Public Safety Broadband—First Net (PS Docket Nos. 12–94 & 06–229 and WT 06–150) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; Pub. L. 112–96 Abstract: This action proposes technical rules to protect against harmful radio frequency interference in the spectrum designated for public safety services under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. Timetable: 332. Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07–114 Action Date FR Cite Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: This is related to the proceedings in which the FCC has previously acted to improve the quality of all emergency services. Wireless carriers must provide specific automatic location information in connection with 911 emergency calls to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). Wireless licensees must satisfy Enhanced 911 location accuracy standards at either a county-based or a PSAP-based geographic level. Timetable: NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 04/24/13 05/24/13 78 FR 24138 01/06/14 79 FR 588 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Action Date NPRM .................. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... FNPRM; NOI ....... Public Notice ....... 2nd R&O ............. Second NPRM .... Second NPRM Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ NPRM, 3rd R&O, and 2nd FNPRM. 3rd FNPRM ......... Order Extending Comment Period. 06/20/07 02/14/08 09/25/08 11/02/10 11/18/09 11/18/10 08/04/11 11/02/11 72 73 73 75 74 75 76 04/28/11 09/28/11 76 FR 23713 76 FR 59916 03/28/14 06/10/14 334. Proposed Amendments to Service Rules Governing Public Safety Narrowband Operations in the 769–775 and 799–805 MHZ Bands Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 337(a); 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: This proceeding seeks to amend the Commission’s rules to promote spectrum efficiency, interoperability, and flexibility in 700 MHz public safety narrowband operations (769775/799805 MHz). Timetable: 79 FR 17820 79 FR 33163 VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 FR Cite Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brian Hurley, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2220, Email: brian.hurley@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ99 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 33948 8617 55473 67321 59539 70604 47114 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Final Rule ............ Jkt 235001 Action 04/19/13 12/20/14 78 FR 23529 79 FR 71321 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Date Final Rule Effective. Next Action Undetermined. Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0952, Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ52 Action FR Cite 01/02/15 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Brian Marenco, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0838, Email: brian.marenco@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK19 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Long-Term Actions 335. Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(n); 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 251(a); 47 U.S.C. 253; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(1)(B); 47 U.S.C. 309 Abstract: This rulemaking considers whether the Commission should adopt an automatic roaming rule for voice services for Commercial Mobile Radio Services and whether the Commission should adopt a roaming rule for mobile data services. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. NPRM .................. NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... Final Rule ............ Final Rule ............ FNPRM ............... 2nd R&O ............. Order on Recon .. Declaratory Ruling (release date). Next Action Undetermined. 11/21/00 09/28/05 01/19/06 08/30/07 08/30/07 04/28/10 04/28/10 05/06/11 06/25/14 12/18/14 FR Cite 65 70 71 72 72 75 75 76 79 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 69891 56612 3029 50085 50064 22263 22338 26199 43956 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Catherine Matraves, Deputy Division Chief, SCPD, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 1310, Email: catherine.matraves@ fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH83 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35150 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda 336. Review of Part 87 of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Aviation (WT Docket No. 01–289) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e) Abstract: This proceeding is intended to streamline, consolidate, and revise our part 87 rules governing the Aviation Radio Service. The rule changes are designed to ensure these rules reflect current technological advances. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O and FNPRM FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ 3rd R&O .............. Stay Order ........... 3rd FNPRM ......... Next Action Undetermined. 10/16/01 03/14/02 66 FR 64785 10/16/03 04/12/04 07/12/04 69 FR 19140 06/14/04 12/06/06 03/06/07 69 FR 32577 71 FR 70710 12/06/06 03/29/11 03/29/11 01/30/13 71 76 76 78 FR FR FR FR 70671 17347 17353 6276 ensure that, in accordance with the intent of Congress, every recipient of its designated entity benefits is an entity that uses its licenses to directly provide facilities-based telecommunications services for the benefit of the public. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Declaratory Ruling R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Second R&O ....... Order on Reconsideration of Second R&O. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Reply Comment Period End. Second Order and Reconsideration of Second R&O. Order ................... Next Action Undetermined. 06/14/05 08/26/05 70 FR 43372 06/14/05 01/24/06 02/03/06 02/24/06 70 FR 43322 71 FR 6214 71 FR 6992 04/25/06 06/02/06 71 FR 26245 71 FR 34272 06/21/06 08/21/06 71 FR 35594 09/19/06 04/04/08 73 FR 18528 02/01/12 77 FR 16470 Action Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0660, Email: kelly.quinn@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI88 337. Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) and Modernization of the Commission’s Competitive Bidding Rules and Procedures (WT Docket No. 05–211) tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0680, Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI35 338. Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, Educational, and Other Advanced Services in the 2150–2162 and 2500– 2690 MHz Bands Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and (j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 155(c); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 325(e); 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 339; 47 U.S.C. 554 Abstract: This proceeding implements rules and procedures needed to comply with the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA). It establishes a mechanism for reimbursing Federal agencies’ out-of-spectrum auction proceeds for the cost of relocating their operations from certain ‘‘eligible frequencies’’ that have been reallocated from Federal to non-Federal use. It also seeks to improve the Commission’s ability to achieve Congress’ directives with regard to designated entities and to Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337 Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on whether to assign Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum in the Gulf of Mexico. It also seeks comment on how to license unassigned and available EBS spectrum. Specifically, we seek comment on whether it would be in the public interest to develop a scheme for licensing unassigned EBS spectrum that avoids mutual exclusivity; we ask whether EBS eligible entities could participate fully in a spectrum auction; we seek comment on the use of small business size standards and bidding credits for EBS if we adopt a licensing scheme that could result in mutually VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4701 exclusive applications; we seek comment on the proper market size and size of spectrum blocks for new EBS licenses; and we seek comment on issuing one license to a State agency designated by the Governor to be the spectrum manager, using frequency coordinators to avoid mutually exclusive EBS applications, as well as other alternative licensing schemes. The Commission must develop a new licensing scheme for EBS in order to achieve the Commission’s goal of facilitating the development of new and innovative wireless services for the benefit of students throughout the Nation. In addition, the Commission has sought comment on a proposal intended to make it possible to use wider channel bandwidths for the provision of broadband services in these spectrum bands. The proposed changes may permit operators to use spectrum more efficiently, and to provide higher data rates to consumers, thereby advancing key goals of the National Broadband Plan. Timetable: Sfmt 4702 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... MO&O ................. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. MO&O ................. MO&O ................. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 04/02/03 09/08/03 68 FR 34560 07/29/04 01/10/03 69 FR 72048 07/29/04 04/27/06 03/20/08 07/07/08 69 FR 72020 71 FR 35178 73 FR 26067 03/20/08 09/28/09 09/28/09 10/13/09 73 FR 26032 74 FR 49335 74 FR 49356 06/03/10 05/27/11 07/22/11 75 FR 33729 76 FR 32901 07/16/14 79 FR 41448 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0797, Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ12 339. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155–2175 MHz BAND; WT Docket No. 13–185 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 2155–2175 MHz frequency band (AWS–3) to support the introduction of new advanced wireless services, including third generation and future generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) sought comment on what service rules should be adopted in the AWS–3 band. We requested comment on rules for licensing this spectrum in a manner that will permit it to be fully and promptly used to bring advanced wireless services to American consumers. Our objective is to allow for the most effective and efficient use of the spectrum in this band, while also encouraging development of robust wireless broadband services. We proposed to apply our flexible, market-oriented rules to the band to do so. Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission’s proposed AWS–3 rules, which include adding 5 megahertz of spectrum (2175– 80 MHz) to the AWS–3 band, and requiring licensees of that spectrum to provide—using up to 25 percent of its wireless network capacity—free, twoway broadband Internet service at engineered data rates of at least 768 kbps downstream. Timetable: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Action 11/14/07 01/14/08 72 FR 64013 06/25/08 08/11/08 73 FR 35995 08/20/13 10/16/13 78 FR 51559 06/04/14 340. Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698–806 MHz Band (WT Docket No. 08– 166) Public Interest Spectrum Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337 Abstract: In 2010, the Commission: prohibited the distribution and sale of wireless microphones that operate in the 700 MHz Band (TV channels 52–69); ordered that the band be cleared of these devices; authorized unlicensed wireless microphone operations subject to conditions; and sought comment on issues including the operation of low power auxiliary stations including wireless microphones in the core TV bands (channels 52–36, 38–51), and on license eligibility. On June 2, 2014, the Commission released a Second Report and Order to provide a limited expansion of the types of entities eligible for a low power auxiliary station license under part 74 of its rules to include qualifying professional sound companies, as well as owners and operators of large venues, as further explained in the order. The Commission also (1) denied requests to expand eligibility under part 74 to include nuclear power plants, but modified a previous waiver concerning the operation of unlicensed low power auxiliary devices both inside and outside the plants; (2) adopted provisions to condition any new LPAS licenses on the requirement to cease operating in repurposed UHF spectrum in connection with the Commission’s Incentive Auction Report and Order in GN Docket No. 12–268 (FCC 14–50); and (3) provided newly eligible licensees with an initial and renewal license term not to exceed 10years. Timetable: 79 FR 32366 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Deputy Division Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7235, Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ19 VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... Second R&O ....... Next Action Undetermined. 09/03/08 10/20/08 73 FR 51406 01/22/10 01/22/10 03/22/10 75 FR 3622 75 FR 3682 10/05/12 07/14/14 79 FR 40680 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: G. William Stafford, Attorney, Federal Communications PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 35151 Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 0563, Email: bill.stafford@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ21 341. Amendment of the Commission’s Rules To Improve Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band, and To Consolidate the 800 MHz And 900 MHz Business and Industrial/Land Transportation Pool Channels Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: This action adopts rules that retain the current site-based licensing paradigm for the 900 MHz B/ILT ‘‘white space’’; adopts interference protection rules applicable to all licensees operating in the 900 MHz B/ILT spectrum; and lifts, on a rolling basis, the freeze placed on applications for new 900 MHz B/ILT licenses in September 2004—the lift being tied to the completion of rebanding in each 800 MHz National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) region. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ Petition for Reconsideration. Order on Reconsideration. Next Action Undetermined. 03/18/05 06/12/05 70 FR 13143 70 FR 23080 12/16/08 03/12/09 73 FR 67794 74 FR 10739 07/17/13 78 FR 42701 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Joyce Jones, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 1327, Email: joyce.jones@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ22 342. Amendment of Part 101 To Accommodate 30 MHz Channels in the 6525–6875 MHz Band and Provide Conditional Authorization on Channels in the 21.8–22.0 and 23.0–23.2 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 04–114) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and 333 Abstract: The Commission seeks comments on modifying its rules to authorize channels with bandwidths of as much as 30 MHz in the 6525–6875 MHz band. We also propose to allow conditional authorization on additional E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35152 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda channels in the 21.8–22.0 and 23.0–23.2 GHz bands. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 06/29/09 07/22/09 74 FR 36134 06/11/10 75 FR 41767 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0797, Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ28 343. In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762, and 777 to 792 MHz Bands Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309 Abstract: This is one of several docketed proceedings involved in the establishment of rules governing wireless licenses in the 698–806 MHz band (the 700 MHz band). This spectrum is being vacated by television broadcasters in TV channels 52–69. It is being made available for wireless services, including public safety and commercial services, as a result of the digital television (DTV) transition. This docket has to do with service rules for the commercial services, and is known as the 700 MHz Commercial Services proceeding. Timetable: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Order on Reconsideration. Second FNPRM .. Second FNPRM Comment Period End. Third FNPRM ...... Third FNPRM Comment Period End. Second R&O ....... Final Rule ............ Order on Reconsideration. Next Action Undetermined. 08/03/06 09/20/06 05/02/07 05/23/07 71 FR 48506 07/31/07 09/24/07 72 FR 48814 72 FR 56015 05/14/08 06/20/08 73 FR 29582 09/05/08 11/03/08 73 FR 57750 02/20/09 03/04/09 03/01/13 74 FR 8868 74 FR 8868 78 FR 19424 VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 72 FR 24238 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Paul D’Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1550, Email: paul.dari@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ35 344. National Environmental Act Compliance for Proposed Tower Registrations; in the Matter of Effects on Migratory Birds Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(q); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(g); 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. Abstract: On April 14, 2009, American Bird Conservancy, Defenders of Wildlife, and National Audubon Society filed a Petition for Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief. The petitioners request that the Commission adopt on an expedited basis a variety of new rules which they assert are necessary to comply with environmental statutes and their implementing regulations. This proceeding addresses the Petition for Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. New NPRM Comment Period End. Order on Remand Next Action Undetermined. 11/22/06 02/20/07 71 FR 67510 05/23/07 01/26/12 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 Abstract: This proceeding considers rule changes impacting miscellaneous part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio rules. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. 06/13/07 72 FR 32582 Frm 00026 FR Cite FNPRM ............... Order on Reconsideration. 5th R&O .............. Petition for Reconsideration. Next Action Undetermined. 04/14/10 05/27/10 75 FR 19340 75 FR 29677 05/16/13 07/23/13 78 FR 28749 78 FR 44091 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rodney P Conway, Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2904, Fax: 202 418– 1944, Email: rodney.conway@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ37 346. Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission’s Rules for Microwave Use and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 157; 47 U.S.C. 160 and 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319 and 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and 333 Abstract: In this document, the Commission commences a proceeding to remove regulatory barriers to the use of spectrum for wireless backhaul and other point-to-point and point-tomultipoint communications. Timetable: Action Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeff Steinberg, Deputy Chief, Spectrum and Competition Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0896, Email: jeffrey.steinberg@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ36 PO 00000 Date 77 FR 3935 345. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules Jkt 235001 Action Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 08/05/10 11/22/10 75 FR 52185 09/27/11 09/27/11 10/25/11 76 FR 59559 76 FR 59614 09/05/12 09/05/12 10/22/12 77 FR 54421 77 FR 54511 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0797, Email: john.schauble@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ47 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda 347. 2004 and 2006 Biennial Regulatory Reviews—Streamlining and Other Revisions of the Commission’s Rules Governing Construction, Marking, and Lighting of Antenna Structures Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i)–(j) and 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(q) Abstract: In this NPRM, in WT Docket No. 10–88, the Commission seeks comment on revisions to part 17 of the Commission’s rules governing construction, marking, and lighting of antenna structures. The Commission initiated this proceeding to update and modernize the part 17 rules. These proposed revisions are intended to improve compliance with these rules and allow the Commission to enforce them more effectively, helping to better ensure the safety of pilots and aircraft passengers nationwide. The proposed revisions also would remove outdated and burdensome requirements without compromising the Commission’s statutory responsibility to prevent antenna structures from being hazards or menaces to air navigation. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 05/21/10 07/20/10 75 FR 28517 08/19/10 09/24/14 79 FR 56968 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Paul D’Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1550, Email: paul.dari@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ50 348. Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10–208) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310 Abstract: This proceeding establishes the Mobility Fund which provides an initial infusion of funds toward solving persistent gaps in mobile services through targeted, one-time support for the build-out of current and nextgeneration wireless infrastructure in areas where these services are unavailable. VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... R&O .................... 2nd R&O ............. 4th Order on Recon. Next Action Undetermined. 10/14/10 01/18/11 75 FR 67060 11/29/11 12/16/11 12/28/11 07/03/12 08/14/12 76 76 76 77 77 FR FR FR FR FR 73830 78384 81562 39435 48453 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Scott Mackoul, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0660. RIN: 3060–AJ58 349. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525– 1559 MHz and 1626.5–1660.5 MHz, 1610–1626.5 MHz and 2483.5–2500 MHz, and 2000–2020 MHz and 2180– 2200 MHz Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 and 310 Abstract: The Commission proposes steps making additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband networks while ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite service capabilities. Mobile broadband is emerging as one of America’s most dynamic innovation and economic platforms. Yet tremendous demand growth soon will test the limits of spectrum availability. Some 90 megahertz of spectrum allocated to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS)—in the 2 GHz band, Big LEO band, and L-band— are potentially available for terrestrial mobile broadband use. The Commission seeks to remove regulatory barriers to terrestrial use, and to promote additional investments, such as those recently made possible by a transaction between Harbinger Capital Partners and SkyTerra Communications, while retaining sufficient market-wide MSS capability. The Commission proposes to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the 2 GHz band, consistent with the International Table of Allocations. This allocation modification is a precondition for more flexible licensing of terrestrial services within the band. Second, the Commission proposes to apply the Commission’s secondary market policies and rules applicable to terrestrial services to all transactions involving the use of MSS bands for PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 35153 terrestrial services to create greater predictability and regulatory parity with bands licensed for terrestrial mobile broadband service. The Commission also requests comment on further steps we can take to increase the value, utilization, innovation, and investment in MSS spectrum generally. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 07/15/10 09/30/10 75 FR 49871 04/06/11 76 FR 31252 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Blaise Scinto, Chief, Broadband Div., WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1380, Email: blaise.scinto@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ59 350. Improving Spectrum Efficiency Through Flexible Channel Spacing and Bandwidth Utilization for Economic Area-Based 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Licensees (WT Docket Nos. 12–64 and 11–110) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308 Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to allow EA-based 800 MHz SMR licensees in 813.5–824/858.5–869 MHz to exceed the channel spacing and bandwidth limitation in section 90.209 of the Commission’s rules, subject to conditions. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Petition for Recon Public Notice. Petition for Recon PN Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 03/29/12 04/13/12 77 FR 18991 05/24/12 08/16/12 77 FR 33972 77 FR 53163 09/27/12 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Luis Zambrano, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7925, Email: luis.zambrano@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ71 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35154 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda 351. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2000–2020 MHz and 2180–2200 MHz Bands Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 153; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 333 Abstract: In the Report and Order, the Commission increased the Nation’s supply of spectrum for mobile broadband by removing unnecessary barriers to flexible use of spectrum currently assigned to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) in the 2 GHz band. This action carries out a recommendation in the National Broadband Plan that the Commission enable the provision of standalone terrestrial services in this spectrum. We do so by adopting service, technical, assignment, and licensing rules for this spectrum. These rules are designed to provide for flexible use of this spectrum, encourage innovation and investment in mobile broadband, and provide a stable regulatory environment in which broadband deployment could develop. Timetable: Action Date NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM .................. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 04/17/12 04/17/12 05/05/13 FR Cite 77 FR 22720 78 FR 8229 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Deputy Division Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7235, Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ73 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 352. Promoting Interoperability in the 700 MHz Commercial Spectrum; Requests for Waiver and Extension of Lower 700 MHz Band Interim Construction Benchmark Deadlines (WT Docket Nos. 12–69 & 12–332) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307(a); 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(3); 47 U.S.C. 316(a)(1); 47 CFR 1.401 et seq. Abstract: In the Report and Order, the Commission took steps to implement an VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 industry solution to provide interoperable Long Term Evolution (LTE) service in the lower 700 MHz band in an efficient and effective manner to improve choice and quality for consumers of mobile services. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O and Order of Proposed Modification. Order on Modification (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. 04/02/12 06/01/12 77 FR 19575 11/05/13 78 FR 66298 01/16/14 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jennifer Salhus, Attorney, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 2823, Email: jsalhus@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ78 353. •Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions; Docket No. 12–268 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(G); 47 U.S.C. 1452 Abstract: In February 2012, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act was enacted (Pub. L. 112– 96, 126 Stat. 156 (2012)). Title VI of that statute, commonly known as the Spectrum Act, provides the Commission with the authority to conduct incentive auctions to meet the growing demand for wireless broadband. Pursuant to the Spectrum Act, the Commission may conduct incentive auctions that will offer new initial spectrum licenses subject to flexible-use service rules on spectrum made available by licensees that voluntarily relinquish some or all of their spectrum usage rights in exchange for a portion, based on the value of the relinquished rights as determined by an auction, of the proceeds of bidding for the new licenses. In addition to granting the Commission general authority to conduct incentive auctions, the Spectrum Act requires the Commission to conduct an incentive auction of broadcast TV spectrum and sets forth special requirements for such an auction. The incentive auction will consist of a reverse auction’’ to determine the amount of compensation that each broadcast television licensee would accept in return for voluntarily relinquishing some or all of its spectrum PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 usage rights and a forward auction’’ that will allow mobile broadband providers to bid for licenses in the reallocated spectrum. Broadcast television licensees who elect voluntarily to participate in the auction have three basic options: Voluntarily go off the air, share their spectrum, or move channels in exchange for receiving part of the proceeds from auctioning that spectrum to wireless providers. In June 2014, the Commission adopted a Report and Order that laid out the broad rules for the incentive auction. Consistent with past practice, in December 2014, a public notice was issued asking for comment specific key components related to implementing the June 2014 Report and Order. The public notice asking for comment will be followed by a public notice with the specific procedures about how to participate in the incentive auction. The start of the Incentive Auction is planned for early 2016. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Notice .................. Notice Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 11/21/12 03/02/13 77 FR 69933 08/15/14 01/29/15 03/13/15 79 FR 48441 80 FR 4816 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Rachel Kazan, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1500, Email: rachel.kazan@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ82 354. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Related to the 1915–1920 Mhz and 1995–2000 Mhz Bands (WT Docket No. 12–357) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310 Abstract: The Commission proposes rules for the Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) H Block that would make available 10 megahertz of flexible use. The proposal would extend the widely deployed Personal Communications Services (PCS) band, which is used by the four national providers as well as regional and rural providers to offer mobile service across the nation. The additional spectrum for mobile use will help ensure that the E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda speed, capacity, and ubiquity of the Nation’s wireless networks keeps pace with the skyrocketing demand for mobile services. Today’s action is a first step to implement the congressional directive in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act) to grant new initial licenses for the 1915– 1920 MHz and 1995–2000 MHz bands (the Lower H Block and Upper H Block, respectively) through a system of ˆ competitive bidding, A—unless doing so would cause harmful interference to commercial mobile service licenses in the 1930–1985 MHz (PCS downlink) band. The potential for harmful interference to the PCS downlink band relates only to the Lower H Block transmissions, and may be addressed by appropriate technical rules, including reduced power limits on H Block devices. We, therefore, propose to pair and license the Lower H Block and the Upper H Block for flexible use, including mobile broadband, aiming to assign the licenses through competitive bidding in 2013. In the event that we conclude that the Lower H Block cannot be used without causing harmful interference to PCS, we propose to license the Upper H Block for full power, and seek comment on appropriate use for the Lower H Block, including Unlicensed PCS. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 01/08/13 03/06/13 78 FR 1166 08/16/13 78 FR 50213 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Deputy Division Chief, Broadband Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7235, Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ86 355. Amendment of Parts 1, 2, 22, 24, 27, 90 And 95 of the Commission’s Rules To Improve Wireless Coverage Through the Use of Signal Boosters (WT Docket No. 10–4) Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 227; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: This action adopts new technical, operational, and registration VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 requirements for signal boosters. It creates two classes of signal boosters— consumer and industrial—with distinct regulatory requirements for each, thereby establishing a two-step transition process for equipment certification for both consumer and industrial signal boosters sold and marketed in the United States. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Petition for Reconsideration. Order on Reconsideration. FNPRM ............... Next Action Undetermined. 05/10/11 04/11/13 06/06/13 76 FR 26983 78 FR 21555 78 FR 34015 11/08/14 79 FR 70790 11/28/14 79 FR 70837 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Amanda Huetinck, Attorney Advisor, WTB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7090, Email: amanda.huetinck@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ87 356. Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Governing Certain Aviation Ground Station Equipment (Squitter) (WT Docket Nos. 10–61 and 09–42) Legal Authority: 48 Stat 1066, 1082 as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 151 to 156; 47 U.S.C. 301 Abstract: This action amends part 87 rules to authorize new ground station technologies to promote safety and allow use of frequency 1090 MHz by aeronautical utility mobile stations for airport surface detection equipment (commonly referred to as ‘‘squitters’’) to help reduce collisions between aircraft and airport ground vehicles. Timetable: 35155 357. Amendment of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Commercial Radio Operators (WT Docket No. 10–177) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(a)2 Abstract: This action amends parts 0, 1, 13, 80, and 87 of the Commission’s rules concerning commercial radio operator licenses for maritime and aviation radio stations in order to reduce administrative burdens on the telecom industry. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 10/29/10 05/29/13 75 FR 66709 78 FR 32165 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Stanislava Kimball, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1306, Email: stanislava.kimball@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ91 358. Radiolocation Operations in the 78–81 GHz Band; WT Docket No. 11– 202 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e) Abstract: We amend our rules to permit the certification, licensing, and use of foreign object debris (FOD) detection radar equipment in the 78–81 GHz band. The presence of FOD on airport runways, taxiways, aprons, and ramps poses a significant threat to the safety of air travel. FOD detection radar equipment will be authorized on a licensed basis under part 90 of our rules. Authorization of other potential radiolocation uses of the 78–81 GHz band will be considered in other proceedings. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 04/28/10 03/01/13 75 FR 22352 78 FR 61023 NPRM .................. R&O .................... NPRM .................. Next Action Undetermined. 01/11/12 07/26/13 03/06/15 77 FR 1661 78 FR 45072 80 FR 12120 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2155, Fax: 202 418– 7247, Email: tim.maguire@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ88 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2155, Fax: 202 418– 7247, Email: tim.maguire@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK04 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35156 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda 359. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules To Permit Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Technology; WT Docket No. 11–6 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7) Abstract: We modify our rules to permit the certification and use of Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) equipment under part 90 of our rules. TETRA is a spectrally efficient digital technology with the potential to provide valuable benefits to land mobile radio users, such as higher security and lower latency than comparable technologies. It does not, however, conform to all of our current part 90 technical rules. In the Notice of Proposed Rule Making and Order (NPRM) in this proceeding, the Commission proposed to amend part 90 to accommodate TETRA technology. We conclude that modifying the part 90 rules to permit the certification and use of TETRA equipment in two bands–the 450–470 MHz portion of the UHF band (421–512 MHz) and Business/Industrial Land Transportation 800 MHz band channels (809–824/854–869 MHz) that are not in the National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) portion of the band–will give private land mobile radio (PLMR) licensees additional equipment alternatives without increasing the potential for interference or other adverse effects on other licensees. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. R&O .................... Order on Reconsideration. Next Action Undetermined. 05/11/11 10/10/12 08/09/13 76 FR 27296 77 FR 61535 78 FR 48627 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2155, Fax: 202 418– 7247, Email: tim.maguire@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK05 360. Promoting Technological Solutions To Combat Wireless Contraband Device Use in Correctional Facilities Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes rules to VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 encourage development of multiple technological solutions to combat the use of contraband wireless devices in correctional facilities nationwide. The Commission proposes to streamline rules governing lease agreement modifications between wireless providers and managed access system operators. It also proposes to require wireless providers to terminate service to a contraband wireless device. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 06/18/13 08/08/13 78 FR 36469 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Melissa Conway, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2887, Email: melissa.conway@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK06 361. 800 MHz Cellular Telecommunications Licensing Reform; Docket No. 12–40 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 332 Abstract: The proceeding was launched to revisit and update various rules governing licensing for the 800 MHz cellular radiotelephone service. Most notably, the current site-based model for issuing licenses is under review, mindful of the evolution of this commercial wireless mobile service since its inception more than 30 years ago and the licensing models used for newer wireless telecommunications services. On November 10, 2014, the FCC released a Report and Order (R&O) and a companion Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) to revise rules governing the 800 MHz Cellular Service. In the R&O, the FCC eliminated various regulatory requirements and streamlined requirements remaining in place, while retaining Cellular Service licensees’ ability to expand into an area that is not yet licensed. In the FNPRM, the FCC proposes and seeks comment on additional Cellular Service reforms of licensing rules and the radiated power rules, to promote flexibility and help foster the deployment of newer technologies such as LTE. Timetable: PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. R&O .................... FNPRM ............... Final Rule Effective (with 3 exceptions). FNPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 03/16/12 05/15/12 77 FR 15665 06/14/12 12/05/14 12/22/14 01/05/15 79 FR 72143 79FR 76268 01/21/15 02/20/15 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nina Shafran, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2781, Email: nina.shafran@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK13 362. • Acceleration of Broadband Deployment by Improving Wireless Facilities Siting Policies; WT Docket Nos. 13–238, 13–32 and WC Docket No. 11–59 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 1403; 47 U.S.C. 1422; 42 U.S.C. 4332(c); * * * Abstract: This rulemaking promotes deployment of wireless infrastructure by adopting and clarifying rules, in an effort to reduce regulatory obstacles and bring efficiency to wireless facilities and construction. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM Reply Comment Period End. Final Rule ............ Final Rule Effective. Final Rule Effective. Next Action Undetermined. 12/05/13 02/03/14 78 FR 73144 03/05/14 01/08/15 02/09/15 80 FR 1238 04/08/15 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Peter Trachtenberg, Deputy Division Chief, SCPD, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7369, Email: peter.trachtenberg@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK22 Action 363. • Updating Competitive Bidding Rules Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 316 Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to revise some of the Commission’s general part 1 rules governing competitive bidding for spectrum licenses to reflect changes in the marketplace, including the challenges faced by new entrants, as well as to advance the statutory directive to ensure that small businesses, rural telephone companies, and businesses owned by members of minority groups and women are given the opportunity to participate in the provision of spectrum-based services. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 11/14/14 03/06/15 79 FR 68172 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0660, Email: kelly.quinn@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK28 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Completed Actions tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 364. Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification Systems (WT Docket No. 04–344) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 306; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 161 Abstract: This action adopts additional measures for domestic implementation of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), an advanced marine vessel tracking and navigation technology that significantly can enhance our Nation’s homeland security as well as maritime safety. Timetable: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Date FR Cite Final Rule ............ Final Rule Effective. Petition for Reconsideration. Final Rule ............ MO&O Terminating Proceeding. 01/29/09 03/02/09 74 FR 5117 04/03/09 74 FR 15271 05/26/11 06/09/11 76 FR 33653 76 FR 33653 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0680, Email: jeff.tobias@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ16 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau Long-Term Actions 365. Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 Telecommunications Act Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 et seq. Abstract: The Telecommunications Act of 1996 expanded the traditional goal of universal service to include increased access to both telecommunications and advanced services such as high-speed Internet for all consumers at just, reasonable and affordable rates. The Act established principles for universal service that specifically focused on increasing access to evolving services for consumers living in rural and insular areas, and for consumers with lowincomes. Additional principles called for increased access to high-speed Internet in the Nation’s schools, libraries and rural health care facilities. The FCC established four programs within the Universal Service Fund to implement the statute. The four programs are: Connect America Fund (formally known as High-Cost Support) for rural areas; Lifeline (for low-income consumers), including initiatives to expand phone service for Native Americans; Schools and Libraries (Erate); and Rural Health Care. The Universal Service Fund is paid for by contributions from telecommunications carriers, including wireline and wireless companies, and interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers, including cable companies that provide voice service, based on an assessment on their PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 35157 interstate and international end-user revenues. The Universal Service Administrative Company, or USAC, administers the four programs and collects monies for the Universal Service Fund under the direction of the FCC. On October 16, 2014, the Commission released a Public Notice seeking comments on proposed methodology for Connect America Fund recipients to measure and report speed and latency performance to fixed locations. On December 18, 2014, the Commission released a Report and Order finalizing decisions necessary to proceed to Phase II of the Connect America Fund. On December 19, 2014, the Commission released a Second E-rate Modernization Order adjusting program rules and support levels in order to meet long-term program goals for high speed connectivity. On January 30, 2015, the Commission released a Public Notice seeking comment on the Alliance of Rural Broadband applicants petition for limited waiver of certain RBE letter of credit requirements. On February 4, 2015, the Commission released a Public Notice seeking comments on NTCA’s emergency petition for limited waiver of RBE letter of credit bank eligibility requirements. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Recommended Decision Federal-State Joint Board, Universal Service. First R&O ............ Second R&O ....... Order on Reconsideration. R&O and Second Order on Reconsideration. Second R&O, and FNPRM. Third R&O ........... Second Order on Reconsideration. Fourth Order on Reconsideration. Fifth Order on Reconsideration. Fifth R&O ............ Eighth Order on Reconsideration. Second Recommended Decision. Thirteenth Order on Reconsideration. FNPRM ............... FNPRM ............... 11/08/96 61 FR 63778 05/08/97 05/08/97 07/10/97 62 FR 32862 62 FR 32862 62 FR 40742 07/18/97 62 FR 41294 08/15/97 62 FR 47404 10/14/97 11/26/97 62 FR 56118 62 FR 65036 12/30/97 62 FR 2093 06/22/98 63 FR 43088 10/28/98 11/21/98 63 FR 63993 11/25/98 63 FR 67837 06/09/99 64 FR 30917 06/14/99 09/30/99 64 FR 31780 64 FR 52738 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35158 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Action Date FR Cite Action Date Fourteenth Order on Reconsideration. Fifteenth Order on Reconsideration. Tenth R&O .......... Ninth R&O and Eighteenth Order on Reconsideration. Nineteenth Order on Reconsideration. Twentieth Order on Reconsideration. Public Notice ....... Twelfth R&O, MO&O and FNPRM. FNPRM and Order. FNPRM ............... R&O and Order on Reconsideration. NPRM .................. Order ................... Fourteenth R&O and FNPRM. FNPRM and Order. NPRM .................. NPRM and Order FNPRM and R&O NPRM .................. Order and Second FNPRM. NPRM .................. Public Notice ....... Second R&O and FNPRM. Twenty-Fifth Order on Reconsideration, R&O, Order, and FNPRM. NPRM .................. Order ................... Order ................... Order and Order on Reconsideration. Order on Remand, MO&O, FNPRM. R&O, Order on Reconsideration, FNPRM. R&O, FNPRM ..... R&O, FNPRM ..... NPRM .................. NPRM .................. Order ................... Order on Reconsideration & Fourth R&O. Fifth R&O and Order. Order ................... Second FNPRM .. Order & Order on Reconsideration. Sixth R&O ........... 11/16/99 64 FR 62120 11/30/99 64 FR 66778 64 FR 67372 64 FR 67416 03/17/05 03/30/05 06/14/05 10/14/05 10/27/05 01/11/06 01/12/06 70 70 70 70 12/01/99 12/01/99 R&O .................... MO&O ................. NPRM & FNPRM Order ................... Order ................... NPRM .................. Report Number 2747. Order ................... 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R&O .................... Order on Reconsideration. Order ................... Public Notice ....... Order ................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... R&O .................... Order ................... FNPRM ............... R&O .................... R&O .................... Public Notice ....... R&O .................... 2nd R&O ............. Public Notice ....... Next Action Undetermined. 06/13/13 06/26/13 08/08/13 78 FR 35632 78 FR 38227 78 FR 48622 03/01/13 12/19/13 02/28/14 03/11/14 03/17/14 04/18/14 05/21/14 05/23/14 07/09/14 07/31/14 08/19/14 11/20/14 01/27/15 02/04/15 02/27/15 78 78 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 80 80 80 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 13935 76789 11366 13599 17070 21924 29111 33705 39163 44352 49160 69091 4446 5961 10658 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Nakesha Woodward, Program Support Assistant, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1502, Email: kesha.woodward@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AF85 366. 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Telecommunications Service Quality Reporting Requirements Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposed to eliminate our current service quality reports (Automated Reporting Management Information System (ARMIS) Report 43–05 and 43–06) and replace them with a more consumeroriented report. The NPRM proposed to reduce the reporting categories from more than 30 to six, and addressed the needs of carriers, consumers, State public utility commissions, and other interested parties. On February 15, 2005, the Commission adopted an Order that extended the Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting Issues until March 1, 2007. On September 6, 2008, the Commission adopted a Memorandum Opinion and Order granting conditional forbearance from the ARMIS 43–05 and 43–06 reporting requirements to all carriers that are required to file these reports. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. Order ................... Order ................... MO&O ................. 12/04/00 02/06/02 03/22/05 10/15/08 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 FR Cite 65 67 70 73 FR FR FR FR 75657 5670 14466 60997 35159 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite Next Action Undetermined. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7380, Fax: 202 418– 6768, Email: cathy.zima@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH72 367. Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: On October 11, 2001, the Commission adopted an Order reforming the interstate access charge and universal service support system for rate-of-return incumbent carriers. The Order adopts three principal reforms. First, the Order modifies the interstate access rate structure for small carriers to align it more closely with the manner in which costs are incurred. Second, the Order removes implicit support for universal service from the rate structure and replaces it with explicit, portable support. Third, the Order permits small carriers to continue to set rates based on the authorized rate of return of 11.25 percent. The Order became effective on January 1, 2002, and the support mechanism established by the Order was implemented beginning July 1, 2002. The Commission also adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking additional comment on proposals for incentive regulation, increased pricing flexibility for rate-ofreturn carriers, and proposed changes to the Commission’s ‘‘all-or-nothing’’ rule. Comments on the FNPRM were due on February 14, 2002, and reply comments on March 18, 2002. On February 12, 2004, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order resolving several issues on which the Commission sought comment in the FNPRM. First, the Commission modified the ‘‘all-ornothing’’ rule to permit rate-of-return carriers to bring recently acquired price cap lines back to rate-of-return regulation. Second, the Commission granted rate-of-return carriers the authority immediately to provide geographically de-averaged transport and special access rates, subject to certain limitations. Third, the Commission merged Long Term Support (LTS) with Interstate Common Line Support (ICLS). The Commission also adopted a Second FNPRM seeking VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 comment on two specific plans that propose establishing optional alternative regulation mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. In conjunction with the consideration of those alternative regulation proposals, the Commission sought comment on modification that would permit a rateof-return carrier to adopt an alternative regulation plan for some study areas, while retaining rate-of-return regulation for other of its study areas. Comments on the Second FNPRM were due on April 23, 2004, and May 10, 2004. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Second FNPRM .. Second FNPRM Comment Period End. Order ................... Next Action Undetermined. 01/25/01 02/26/01 66 FR 7725 11/30/01 12/31/01 66 FR 59761 11/30/01 03/23/04 04/23/04 66 FR 59719 69 FR 13794 05/06/04 69 FR 25325 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1572, Email: douglas.slotten@ fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AH74 368. National Exchange Carrier Association Petition Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; * * * Abstract: In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) released on July 19, 2004, the Commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding to examine the proper number of end user common line charges (commonly referred to as subscriber line charges or SLCs) that carriers may assess upon customers that obtain derived channel T–1 service where the customer provides the terminating channelization equipment and upon customers that obtain Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Integrated Service Digital Network (ISDN) service. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 08/13/04 11/12/04 69 FR 50141 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1572, Email: douglas.slotten@ fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI47 369. IP-Enabled Services; WC Docket No. 04–36 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; * * * Abstract: The notice seeks comment on ways in which the Commission might categorize or regulate IP-enabled services. It poses questions regarding the proper allocation of jurisdiction over each category of IP-enabled service. The notice then requests comment on whether the services comprising each category constitute ‘‘telecommunications services’’ or ‘‘information services’’ under the definitions set forth in the Act. Finally, noting the Commission’s statutory forbearance authority and title I ancillary jurisdiction, the notice describes a number of central regulatory requirements (including, for example, those relating to access charges, universal service, E911, and disability accessibility), and asks which, if any, should apply to each category of IPenabled services. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. First R&O ............ Public Notice ....... First R&O Effective. Public Notice ....... R&O .................... R&O and FNPRM FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... Public Notice ....... R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... R&O .................... NPRM .................. Order ................... Order ................... R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Announcement of Effective Date. Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... NPRM, Order, & NOI. 03/29/04 07/14/04 69 FR 16193 06/03/05 06/16/05 07/29/05 70 FR 37273 70 FR 37403 70 FR 43323 08/31/05 07/10/06 06/08/07 07/09/07 70 71 72 72 FR FR FR FR 51815 38781 31948 31782 08/06/07 08/07/07 08/16/07 11/01/07 11/01/07 12/13/07 12/20/07 02/21/08 02/21/08 05/15/08 07/29/09 08/07/09 10/14/09 03/19/10 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 73 73 73 74 74 74 75 FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR FR 43546 44136 45908 61813 61882 70808 72358 9463 9507 28057 37624 39551 52808 13235 05/20/10 06/11/10 06/19/13 75 FR 28249 75 FR 33303 78 FR 36679 E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35160 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda Action Date FR Cite Next Action Undetermined. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7958, Fax: 202 418–1413, Email: melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AI48 370. Establishing Just and Reasonable Rates for Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 07–135) Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is examining whether its existing rules governing the setting of tariffed rates by local exchange carriers (LECs) provide incentives and opportunities for carriers to increase access demand endogenously with the result that the tariff rates are no longer just and reasonable. The Commission tentatively concluded that it must revise its tariff rules so that it can be confident that tariffed rates remain just and reasonable even if a carrier experiences or induces significant increases in access demand. The Commission sought comment on the types of activities that caused increases in interstate access demand and the effects of such demand increases on the cost structures of LECs. The Commission also sought comment on several means of ensuring just and reasonable rates going forward. The NPRM invited comment on potential traffic stimulation by rate-of-return LECs, price cap LECs, and competitive LECs, as well as other forms of intercarrier traffic stimulation. Comments were received on December 17, 2007, and reply comments were received on January 16, 2008. On February 8, 2011, the Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on proposed rule revisions to address access stimulation. The Commission sought comment on a proposal to require rate-of-return LECs and competitive LECs to file revised tariffs if they enter into or have existing revenue sharing agreements. The proposed tariff filing requirements vary depending on the type of LEC involved. The Commission also sought comment on other record proposals and on possible rules for addressing access stimulation in the context of intra-MTA call terminations by CMRS providers. Comments were filed on April 1, 2011, VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 and reply comments were filed on April 18, 2011. In the USF/ICC Transformation Order, we defined access stimulation. The access stimulation definition we adopted has two conditions: (1) A revenue sharing condition; and (2) an additional traffic volume condition, which is met where the LEC either; (a) has a three-to-one interstate terminating-to-originating traffic ratio in a calendar month; or (b) has had more than a 100 percent growth in interstate originating and/or terminating switched access minutes of use in a month compared to the same month in the preceding year. If both conditions are satisfied, the LEC generally must file revised tariffs to account for its increased traffic. Timetable: for a period of three years and sought comment on comprehensive reform. In 2009, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze an additional year to June 2010. In 2010, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional year to June 2011. In 2011, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional year to June 2012. In 2012, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional two years to June 2014. In 2014, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional three years to June 2017. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. FNPRM ............... R&O and FNPRM Next Action Undetermined. 11/15/07 12/17/07 72 FR 64179 11/05/97 12/10/97 62 FR 59842 03/02/11 12/08/11 76 FR 11632 76 FR 76623 NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Order ................... Order and FNPRM. Order and FNPRM Comment Period End. R&O .................... R&O .................... R&O .................... R&O .................... R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 06/21/01 05/26/06 66 FR 33202 71 FR 29882 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1572, Email: douglas.slotten@ fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ02 371. Jurisdictional Separations Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 221(c); 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 410 Abstract: Jurisdictional separations is the process, pursuant to part 36 of the Commission’s rules, by which incumbent local exchange carriers apportion regulated costs between the intrastate and interstate jurisdictions. In 1997, the Commission initiated a proceeding seeking comment on the extent to which legislative changes, technological changes, and market changes warrant comprehensive reform of the separations process. In 2001, the Commission adopted the Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations’ recommendation to impose an interim freeze on the part 36 category relationships and jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of five years, pending comprehensive reform of the part 36 separations rules. In 2006, the Commission adopted an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which extended the separations freeze PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 08/22/06 05/15/09 05/25/10 05/27/11 05/23/12 06/13/14 ................ 74 75 76 77 79 FR FR FR FR FR 23955 30301 30840 30410 36232 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Hunter, Attorney-Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1520, Email: john.hunter@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ06 372. Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and Operating Data Gathering (WC Docket Nos. 08–190, 07–139, 07–204, 07–273, 07–21) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 155; 47 U.S.C. 160 and 161; 47 U.S.C. 20 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 218 to 220; 47 U.S.C. 251 to 271; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 332; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 502 and 503 Abstract: This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) tentatively proposes to collect infrastructure and operating data that is tailored in scope to be consistent with Commission objectives from all facilities-based providers of broadband and telecommunications. Similarly, the NPRM also tentatively proposes to E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35161 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda collect data concerning service quality and customer satisfaction from all facilities-based providers of broadband and telecommunications. The NPRM seeks comment on the proposals, on the specific information to be collected, and on the mechanisms for collecting information. On June 27, 2013, the Commission adopted a Report and Order addressing collection of broadband deployment data from facilities-based providers. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Reply Comment Period End. NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Reply Comment Period End. R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 10/15/08 11/14/08 73 FR 60997 12/15/08 02/28/11 03/30/11 76 FR 12308 04/14/11 08/13/13 78 FR 49126 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7380, Fax: 202 418– 6768, Email: cathy.zima@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ14 373. FORM 477; Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 252; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 271; 47 U.S.C. 1302; 47 U.S.C. 160(b); 47 U.S.C. 161(a)(2) Abstract: The Report and Order streamlined and reformed the Commission’s Form 477 Data Program, which is the Commission’s primary tool to collect data on broadband and telephone services. Timetable: tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Action Date NPRM .................. Order ................... Order ................... NPRM .................. Order ................... Next Action Undetermined. 05/16/07 07/02/08 10/15/08 02/08/11 06/27/13 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 374. Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements (WC Docket No. 07–244) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) Abstract: In 2007, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in WC Docket No. 07–244. The Notice sought comment on whether the Commission should adopt rules specifying the length of the porting intervals or other details of the porting process. It also tentatively concluded that the Commission should adopt rules reducing the porting interval for wireline-to-wireline and intermodal simple port requests, specifically, to a 48-hour porting interval. In the Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation Requirements First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, released on May 13, 2009, the Commission reduced the porting interval for simple wireline and simple intermodal port requests, requiring all entities subject to its local number portability (LNP) rules to complete simple wireline-to-wireline and simple intermodal port requests within one business day. In a related Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Commission sought comment on what further steps, if any, the Commission should take to improve the process of changing providers. In the LNP Standard Fields Order, released on May 20, 2010, the Commission adopted standardized data fields for simple wireline and intermodal ports. The Order also adopts the NANC’s recommendations for porting process provisioning flows and for counting a business day in the context of number porting. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. R&O and FNPRM R&O .................... Public Notice ....... Public Notice ....... Next Action Undetermined. 02/21/08 07/02/09 06/22/10 12/21/11 06/06/13 FR Cite 72 73 73 76 78 FR FR FR FR FR 27519 37861 60997 10827 49126 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Carol Simpson, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, Federal VerDate Sep<11>2014 Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2391, Fax: 202 418–2816, Email: carol.simpson@ fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ15 Jkt 235001 FR Cite 73 74 75 76 78 FR FR FR FR FR Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney Advisor, Federal PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 9507 31630 35305 79607 34015 Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–7958, Fax: 202 418–1413, Email: melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ32 375. Implementation of Section 224 of the Act; A National Broadband Plan for Our Future (WC Docket No. 07–245, GN Docket No. 09–51) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 224 Abstract: In 2010, the Commission released an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that implemented certain pole attachment recommendations of the National Broadband Plan and sought comment regarding others. On April 7, 2011, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration that sets forth a comprehensive regulatory scheme for access to poles, and modifies existing rules for pole attachment rates and enforcement. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... Declaratory Ruling R&O .................... Next Action Undetermined. 02/06/08 07/15/10 08/03/10 05/09/11 FR Cite 73 75 75 76 FR FR FR FR 6879 41338 45494 26620 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Jonathan Reel, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0637, Email: jonathan.reel@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ64 376. Rural Call Completion; WC Docket No. 13–39 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 202(a); 47 U.S.C. 218; 47 U.S.C. 220(a); 47 U.S.C. 257(a); 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: The recordkeeping, retention, and reporting requirements in the Report and Order improve the Commission’s ability to monitor problems with completing calls to rural areas, and enforce restrictions against blocking, choking, reducing, or restricting calls. The Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought comment on additional measures intended to further ensure reasonable and nondiscriminatory service to rural areas. The Report and Order applies new recordkeeping, retention, and reporting requirements to providers of longdistance voice service that make the E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35162 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda initial long-distance call path choice for more than 100,000 domestic retail subscriber lines which, in most cases, is the calling party’s long-distance provider. Covered providers are required to file quarterly reports and retain the call detail records for at least six calendar months. Qualifying providers may certify that they meet a Safe Harbor which reduces their reporting and retention obligations, or seek a waiver of these rules from the Wireline Competition Bureau, in consultation with the Enforcement Bureau. The Report and Order also adopts a rule prohibiting all originating and intermediate providers from causing audible ringing to be sent to the caller before the terminating provider has signaled that the called party is being alerted. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. Public Notice ....... NPRM Comment Period End. R&O and FNPRM PRA 60 Day Notice. FNPRM Comment Period End. PRA Comments Due. Public Notice ....... Order on Reconsideration. Erratum ............... Next Action Undetermined. 04/12/13 05/07/13 05/28/13 78 FR 21891 78 FR 26572 12/17/13 12/30/13 78 FR 76218 78 FR 79448 02/18/14 03/11/14 05/06/14 12/10/14 79 FR 25682 79 FR 73227 01/08/15 80 FR 1007 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: John Visclosky, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0825, Email: john.visclosky@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ89 377. Rates for Inmate Calling Services; WC Docket No. 12–375 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to (j); 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 276; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 CFR 64 Abstract: In the Report and Order portion of this document, the Federal Communications Commission adopts rule changes to bring high interstate inmate calling service (ICS) rates into compliance with the statutory mandate of being just, reasonable, and fair. In the Report and Order, the Commission requires that ICS rates be cost-based and concludes that site commission payments are not a cost of providing the ICS service. The Commission addresses ICS rates and adopts both interim safe VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 harbor rates and per-minute interim interstate rate caps. The Commission requires that ancillary service charges be cost-based, and concludes that rates for the use of TTY equipment for the deaf and hard-of-hearing may not be any higher than rates for other ICS services. Finally, the Commission addresses collect-calling only requirements at correctional facilities, requires an annual certification filing, and initiates a mandatory data collection. In the Further Notice portion of the item, the Commission asks a number of questions about the future of ICS rate reform. In the Second Further Notice, the Commission asks additional questions about ICS rate reform including the regulation of intrastate ICS. Timetable: appropriate to streamline the existing rules even though those reforms may not have eliminated the need for accounting data for some purposes. The Commission’s analysis and proposals are divided into three parts. First, the Commission proposes to streamline the USOA accounting rules while preserving their existing structure. Second, the Commission seeks more focused comment on the accounting requirements needed for price cap carriers to address our statutory and regulatory obligations. Third, the Commission seeks comment on several related issues, including state requirements, rate effects, implementation, continuing property records, and legal authority. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. FNPRM ............... R&O .................... FNPRM Comment Period End. Announcement of Effective Date. 2nd FNPRM ........ 2nd FNPRM Comment Period End. 2nd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 01/22/13 11/13/13 11/13/13 12/20/13 78 FR 4369 78 FR 68005 78 FR 67956 09/15/14 11/14/14 79 FR 54942 06/20/14 79 FR 33709 11/21/14 01/15/15 79 FR 69682 NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 01/20/15 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Lynne H Engledow, Assistant Division Chief, Pricing Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 1520, Fax: 202 418–1567, Email: lynne.engledow@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK08 378. Comprehensive Review of the Part 32 Uniform System of Accounts (WC Docket No. 14–130) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 219; 47 U.S.C. 220 Abstract: The Commission initiates a rulemaking proceeding to review the Uniform System of Accounts (USOA) to consider ways to minimize the compliance burdens on incumbent local exchange carriers while ensuring that the agency retains access to the information it needs to fulfill its regulatory duties. n light of the Commission’s actions in areas of price cap regulation, universal service reform, and inter-carrier compensation reform, the Commission stated that it is likely PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 12/15/14 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Robin Cohn, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2747, Email: robin.cohn@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK20 379. Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet; (WC Docket No. 14–28) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to (j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b) Abstract: In January of 2014, the D.C. Circuit in Verizon v. FCC struck down the no-blocking and no-unreasonable discrimination rules contained in the 2010 Open Internet Order, invalidating the Commission’s attempt to create legally enforceable standards to preserve the open Internet. In response to Verizon, in May 2014, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (2014 Open Internet NPRM) that sought comment on a fundamental question: What is the right public policy to ensure that the Internet remains open? After careful review of the record generated by the 2014 Open Internet NPRM, the Commission issued a combined Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order in this proceeding. The Report and Order established bright-line rules banning three specific practices that invariably harm the open Internet: Blocking, E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda Throttling, and Paid Prioritization, and applied those rules to both fixed and mobile broadband Internet access service. In addition, the Report and Order put in place a general conduct standard to prevent a broadband service provider from unreasonably interfering with or disadvantaging the ability of end users to access content, applications, services or devices offered by edge providers. The Report and Order also strengthened the transparency rules that remained in place following Verizon. In order to provide the best possible legal foundation for these rules, the Commission’s Declaratory Ruling reclassified broadband Internet access service as a telecommunications service subject to title II of the Communications Act. Finally, in order to tailor title II to the 21st century broadband ecosystem, the Commission issued an Order forbearing from the majority of title II provisions, leaving in place a lighttouch regime that will support regulatory action while simultaneously encouraging broadband investment, innovation, and deployment. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 07/01/14 08/15/14 79 FR 37448 09/10/14 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Zachary Ross, Law Clerk, Competiton Policy Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418– 1033, Email: zachary.ross@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK21 380. •Emerging Wireline Networks and Services; GN Docket No 13–5, WC Docket No. 05–25 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 251; * * * Abstract: This proceeding seeks to strengthen public safety, pro-consumer and pro-competition policies and protections in a manner appropriate for technology transitions that are underway and for networks and services that emerge from those transitions.The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposed new rules to ensure reliable backup power for consumers of IP-based voice and data services across networks that provide residential fixed service that substitutes for and improves upon the kind of traditional telephony used VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 by people to dial 911. It also proposed new and revised rules to protect consumers by ensuring they are informed about their choices and the services provided to them when carriers retire legacy facilities (e.g., copper networks) and seek to discontinue legacy services (e.g., basic voice service). Finally, it proposed revised rules to protect competition where it exists today, so that the mere change of a network facility or discontinuance of a legacy service does not deprive smalland medium-size business, schools, libraries, and other enterprises of the ability to choose the kinds of innovative services that best suit their needs. Timetable: Action Date NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Next Action Undetermined. 01/06/15 02/05/15 FR Cite 80 FR 450 03/09/15 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Michele Levy Berlove, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1477, Email: michele.berlove@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK32 381. •Modernizing Common Carrier Rules, WC Docket No 15–33 Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C.154(j); 47 U.S.C.154(i); 47 U.S.C.160 to 161; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C.218 to 221; 47 U.S.C.225 to 228; 47 U.S.C.254; 47 U.S.C.303; 47 U.S.C.308; 47 U.S.C.403; 47 U.S.C.410; 47 U.S.C. 571; 47 U.S.C.1302; 52 U.S.C. 30141 Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) seeks to update our rules to better reflect current requirements and technology by removing outmoded regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The Notice proposes to update the CFR by (1) eliminating certain rules from which the Commission has forborn, and (2) eliminating references to telegraph service in certain rules. We propose to eliminate several rules from which the Commission has granted unconditional forbearance for all carriers. These are: (1) Section 64.804(c)–(g), which governs a carrier’s recordkeeping and other obligations when it extends to federal candidates unsecured credit for communications service; (2) sections PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 4702 35163 42.4, 42.5, and 42.7, which require carriers to preserve certain records; (3) section 64.301, which requires carriers to provide communications service to foreign governments for international communications; (4) section 64.501, governing telephone companies’ obligations when recording telephone conversations; (5) section 64.5001(a)– (c)(2), and (c)(4), which imposes certain reporting and certification requirements for prepaid calling card providers; and (6) section 64.1, governing traffic damage claims for carriers engaged in radio-telegraph, wire-telegraph, or ocean-cable service. We also propose to remove references to telegraph from certain sections of the Commission’s rules. This proposal is consistent with Recommendation 5.38 of the Process Reform Report. Specifically, we propose to remove telegraph from: (1) section 36.126 (separations); (2) section 54.706(a)(13) (universal service contributions); and (3) sections 63.60(c), 63.61, 63.62, 63.65(a)(4), 63.500(g), 63.501(g), and 63.504(k) (discontinuance). Timetable: Action Date NPRM (Release Date). Next Action Undetermined. FR Cite 02/06/15 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Denise Coca, Assistant Division Chief, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–0574, Email: denise.coca@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AK33 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) Wireline Competition Bureau Completed Actions 382. Preserving the Open Internet; Broadband Industry Practices Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to (j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b) Abstract: In 2009, the FCC launched a public process to determine whether and what actions might be necessary to preserve the characteristics that have allowed the Internet to grow into an indispensable platform supporting our Nation’s economy and civic life. After receiving input from more than 100,000 individuals and organizations and several public workshops, this process E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21 35164 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 117 / Thursday, June 18, 2015 / Unified Agenda has made clear that the Internet has thrived because of its freedom and openness—the absence of any gatekeeper blocking lawful uses of the network, or picking winners and losers online. The Open Internet Order builds on the bipartisan Internet Policy Statement the Commission adopted in 2005. The Order requires that all broadband providers are required to be transparent by disclosing their network management practices, performance, and commercial terms. Fixed providers may not block lawful content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices; they also may not unreasonably discriminate in transmitting lawful network traffic. Mobile providers may not block access to lawful Web sites or applications that compete with their voice or video telephony services. All providers may engage in ‘‘reasonable network management,’’ such as managing the network to address congestion or security issues. The rules do not prevent broadband providers from offering specialized services, such as facilitiesbased VoIP; do not prevent providers from blocking unlawful content or unlawful transfers of content; and do not supersede any obligation or authorization a provider may have to address the needs of emergency communications or law enforcement, public safety, or national security authorities. In January 2014, the D.C. Circuit in Verizon v. FCC struck down the noblocking and no-discrimination rules contained in the 2010 Open Internet Order, for the second time invalidating the Commission’s attempt to create legally enforceable standards to preserve the open Internet. Consequently, the docket has been closed and a new one opened, WC Docket No. 14–28. Timetable: Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. Public Notice ....... Comment Period End. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 21 Action 11/30/09 04/26/10 74 FR 62638 09/10/10 11/04/10 75 FR 55297 VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:02 Jun 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 Action Date FR Cite Order ................... OMB Approval Notice. Rules Effective .... Public Notice Petition for Reconsideration. 09/23/11 09/21/11 76 FR 59192 76 FR 58512 11/20/11 11/14/11 76 FR 74721 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: R. Matthew Warner, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–2419, Email: matthew.warner@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ30 383. Electronic Tariff Filing System (WC Docket No. 10–141) Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 218 and 222; 47 U.S.C. 225 to 226; 47 U.S.C. 228 and 254; 47 U.S.C. 403 Abstract: Section 402(b)(1)(A)(iii) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 added section 204(a)(3) to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, providing for streamlined tariff filings by local exchange carriers. On September 6, 1996, in an effort to meet the goals of the 1996 Act, the Commission released the Tariff Streamlining NPRM, proposing measures to implement the tariff streamlining requirements of section 204(a)(3). Among other suggestions, the Commission proposed requiring LECs to file tariffs electronically. The Commission began implementing the electronic filing of tariffs on January 31, 1997, when it released the Streamlined Tariff Order. On November 17, 1997, the Bureau made this electronic system, known as the Electronic Tariff Filing System (EFTS), available for voluntary filing by incumbent LECs. The Bureau also announced that the use of ETFS would become mandatory for all incumbent LECs in 1998. On May 28, 1998, in the ETFS Order, the Bureau established July 1, 1998, as the date after which incumbent LECs would be required to use ETFS to file tariffs and associated documents. The Commission PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4701 Sfmt 9990 deferred consideration of establishing mandatory electronic filing for nonincumbent LECs until the conclusion of a proceeding considering the mandatory detariffing of interstate long distance services. On June 9, 2011, the Commission adopted rule revisions to require all tariff filers to file tariffs using ETFS. Carriers were given a 60-day window in order to make their initial filings on ETFS. On October 13, 2011, the Commission announced that all tariff filers should file their initial Base Document and/or Informational Tariff using the ETFS between November 17, 2011, and January 17, 2012. As of January 17, 2012, all carriers are required to use ETFS on a going-forward basis to file their tariff documents. Timetable: Action Date FR Cite NPRM .................. NPRM Comment Period End. NPRM Reply Comment Period End. Report and Order 08/11/10 09/10/10 75 FR 48629 09/27/10 07/20/11 76 FR 43206 Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes. Agency Contact: Pamela Arluk, Attorney Advisor, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418–1540, Email: pamela.arluk@fcc.gov. RIN: 3060–AJ41 [FR Doc. 2015–14375 Filed 6–17–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P E:\FR\FM\18JNP21.SGM 18JNP21

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SUMMARY: Twice a year, in spring and fall, the Commission publishes in 
the Federal Register a list in the Unified Agenda of those major items 
and other significant proceedings under development or review that 
pertain to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (U.S.C. 602). The Unified 
Agenda also provides the Code of Federal Regulations citations and 
legal authorities that govern these proceedings. The complete Unified 
Agenda will be published on the Internet in a searchable format at 
www.reginfo.gov.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maura McGowan, Telecommunications 
Policy Specialist, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-0990.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Unified Agenda of Major and Other Significant Proceedings

    The Commission encourages public participation in its rulemaking 
process. To help keep the public informed of significant rulemaking 
proceedings, the Commission has prepared a list of important 
proceedings now in progress. The General Services Administration 
publishes the Unified Agenda in the Federal Register in the spring and 
fall of each year.
    The following terms may be helpful in understanding the status of 
the proceedings included in this report:
    Docket Number--assigned to a proceeding if the Commission has 
issued either a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or a Notice of Inquiry 
concerning the matter under consideration. The Commission has used 
docket numbers since January 1, 1978. Docket numbers consist of the 
last two digits of the calendar year in which the docket was 
established plus a sequential number that begins at 1 with the first 
docket initiated during a calendar year (e.g., Docket No. 96-1 or 
Docket No. 99-1). The abbreviation for the responsible bureau usually 
precedes the docket number, as in ``MB Docket No. 96-222,'' which 
indicates that the responsible bureau is the Media Bureau. A docket 
number consisting of only five digits (e.g., Docket No. 29622) 
indicates that the docket was established before January 1, 1978.
    Notice of Inquiry (NOI)--issued by the Commission when it is 
seeking information on a broad subject or trying to generate ideas on a 
given topic. A comment period is specified during which all interested 
parties may submit comments.
    Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)--issued by the Commission when 
it is proposing a specific change to Commission rules and regulations. 
Before any changes are actually made, interested parties may submit 
written comments on the proposed revisions.
    Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM)--issued by the 
Commission when additional comment in the proceeding is sought.
    Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O)--issued by the Commission to 
deny a petition for rulemaking, conclude an inquiry, modify a decision, 
or address a petition for reconsideration of a decision.
    Rulemaking (RM) Number--assigned to a proceeding after the 
appropriate bureau or office has reviewed a petition for rulemaking, 
but before the Commission has taken action on the petition.
    Report and Order (R&O)--issued by the Commission to state a new or 
amended rule or state that the Commission rules and regulations will 
not be revised.

Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.

       Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau--Long-Term Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Regulation
       Sequence No.                  Title              Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
281......................  Implementation of the     3060-AG58
                            Telecom Act of 1996;
                            Access to
                            Telecommunications
                            Service,
                            Telecommunications
                            Equipment, and Customer
                            Premises Equipment by
                            Persons With
                            Disabilities (WT Docket
                            No. 96-198).
282......................  Rules and Regulations     3060-AI14
                            Implementing the
                            Telephone Consumer
                            Protection Act (TCPA)
                            of 1991 (CG Docket No.
                            02-278).
283......................  Rules and Regulations     3060-AI15
                            Implementing Section
                            225 of the
                            Communications Act
                            (Telecommunications
                            Relay Service) (CG
                            Docket No. 03-123).
284......................  Consumer Information and  3060-AI61
                            Disclosure and Truth in
                            Billing and Billing
                            Format.
285......................  Closed-Captioning of      3060-AI72
                            Video Programming
                            (Section 610 Review).
286......................  Accessibility of          3060-AI75
                            Programming Providing
                            Emergency Information.
287......................  Empowering Consumers to   3060-AJ51
                            Avoid Bill Shock
                            (Docket No. 10-207).
288......................  Contributions to the      3060-AJ63
                            Telecommunications
                            Relay Services Fund (CG
                            Docket No. 11-47).
289......................  Empowering Consumers to   3060-AJ72
                            Prevent and Detect
                            Billing for
                            Unauthorized Charges
                            (``Cramming'').
290......................  Implementation of the     3060-AJ84
                            Middle Class Tax Relief
                            and Job Creation Act of
                            2012/Establishment of a
                            Public Safety Answering
                            Point Do-Not-Call
                            Registry.
291......................  Implementation of         3060-AK00
                            Sections 716 and 717 of
                            the Communications Act
                            of 1934, as Enacted by
                            the Twenty-First
                            Century Communications
                            and Video Accessibility
                            Act of 2010 (CG Docket
                            No. 10-213).
292......................  Misuse of Internet        3060-AK01
                            Protocol (IP) Captioned
                            Telephone Service;
                            Telecommunications
                            Relay Services and
                            Speech-to-Speech
                            Services.
------------------------------------------------------------------------


         Office of Engineering and Technology--Long-Term Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Regulation
       Sequence No.                  Title              Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
293......................  New Advanced Wireless     3060-AH65
                            Services (ET Docket No.
                            00-258).
294......................  Exposure to               3060-AI17
                            Radiofrequency
                            Electromagnetic Fields.

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295......................  Unlicensed Operation in   3060-AI52
                            the TV Broadcast Bands
                            (ET Docket No. 04-186).
296......................  Fixed and Mobile          3060-AJ46
                            Services in the Mobile
                            Satellite Service (ET
                            Docket No. 10-142).
297......................  Innovation in the         3060-AJ57
                            Broadcast Television
                            Bands (ET Docket No. 10-
                            235).
298......................  Radio Experimentation     3060-AJ62
                            and Market Trials Under
                            Part 5 of the
                            Commission's Rules and
                            Streamlining Other
                            Related Rules (ET
                            Docket No. 10-236).
299......................  Operation of Radar        3060-AJ68
                            Systems in the 76-77
                            GHz Band (ET Docket No.
                            11-90).
300......................  WRC-07 Implementation     3060-AJ93
                            (ET Docket No. 12-338).
301......................  Federal Earth Stations-   3060-AK09
                            Non Federal Fixed
                            Satellite Service Space
                            Stations; Spectrum for
                            Non-Federal Space
                            Launch Operations; ET
                            Docket No. 13-115.
302......................  Authorization of          3060-AK10
                            Radiofrequency
                            Equipment; ET Docket
                            No. 13-44.
303......................  Operation of Radar        3060-AK29
                            Systems in the 76-77
                            GHz Band (ET Docket No.
                            15-26).
304......................  Spectrum Access for       3060-AK30
                            Wireless Microphone
                            Operations (GN Docket
                            Nos. 14-166 and 12-268).
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                 International Bureau--Long-Term Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Regulation
       Sequence No.                  Title              Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
305......................  Space Station Licensing   3060-AH98
                            Reform (IB Docket No.
                            02-34).
306......................  Reporting Requirements    3060-AI42
                            for U.S. Providers of
                            International
                            Telecommunications
                            Services (IB Docket No.
                            04-112).
307......................  International             3060-AJ77
                            Settlements Policy
                            Reform (IB Docket No.
                            11-80).
308......................  Reform of Rules and       3060-AJ97
                            Policies on Foreign
                            Carrier Entry Into the
                            U.S. Telecommunications
                            Market (IB Docket 12-
                            299).
309......................  Comprehensive Review of   3060-AJ98
                            Licensing and Operating
                            Rules for Satellite
                            Services (IB Docket No.
                            12-267).
310......................  Expanding Broadband and   3060-AK02
                            Innovation through Air-
                            Ground Mobile Broadband
                            Secondary Service for
                            Passengers Aboard
                            Aircraft in the 14.0-
                            14.5 GHz Band; GN
                            Docket No. 13-114.
311......................  Terrestrial Use of the    3060-AK16
                            2473-2495 MHz Band for
                            Low-Power Mobile
                            Broadband Networks;
                            Amendments to Rules of
                            Mobile Satellite
                            Service System; IB
                            Docket No. 13-213.
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                 International Bureau--Completed Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Regulation
       Sequence No.                  Title              Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
312......................  Revisions to Parts 2 and  3060-AJ96
                            25 of the Commission's
                            Rules to Govern the Use
                            of Earth Stations
                            Aboard Aircraft (IB
                            Docket No. 12-376).
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                     Media Bureau--Long-Term Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Regulation
       Sequence No.                  Title              Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
313......................  Broadcast Ownership       3060-AH97
                            Rules.
314......................  Establishment of Rules    3060-AI38
                            for Digital Low-Power
                            Television, Television
                            Translator, and
                            Television Booster
                            Stations (MB Docket No.
                            03-185).
315......................  Joint Sales Agreements    3060-AI55
                            in Local Television
                            Markets (MB Docket No.
                            04-256).
316......................  Promoting                 3060-AJ27
                            Diversification of
                            Ownership in the
                            Broadcast Services (MB
                            Docket No. 07-294).
317......................  Amendment of the          3060-AJ55
                            Commission's Rules
                            Related to
                            Retransmission Consent
                            (MB Docket No. 10-71).
318......................  Closed Captioning of      3060-AJ67
                            Internet Protocol-
                            Delivered Video
                            Programming:
                            Implementation of the
                            Twenty-First Century
                            Communications and
                            Video Accessibility Act
                            of 2010 (MB Docket No.
                            11-154).
319......................  Accessibility of User     3060-AK11
                            Interfaces and Video
                            Programming Guides and
                            Menus (MB Docket No. 12-
                            108).
320......................  Network Non-Duplication   3060-AK18
                            and Syndicated
                            Exclusivity Rule (MB
                            Docket No. 14-29).
321......................  Expansion of Online       3060-AK23
                            Public File Obligations
                            To Cable and Satellite
                            TV Operators and
                            Broadcast and Satellite
                            Radio Licensees; MB
                            Docket No. 14-127.
322......................  Promoting Innovation and  3060-AK25
                            Competition in the
                            Provision of
                            Multichannel Video
                            Programming
                            Distribution Services;
                            MB Docket No. 14-261.
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             Office of Managing Director--Long-Term Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Regulation
       Sequence No.                  Title              Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
323......................  Assessment and            3060-AI79
                            Collection of
                            Regulatory Fees.
324......................  Amendment of Part 1 of    3060-AJ54
                            the Commission's Rules,
                            Concerning Practice and
                            Procedure, Amendment of
                            CORES Registration
                            System; MD Docket No.
                            10-234.
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      Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau--Long-Term Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Regulation
       Sequence No.                  Title              Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
325......................  Revision of the Rules To  3060-AG34
                            Ensure Compatibility
                            With Enhanced 911
                            Emergency Calling
                            Systems.
326......................  Enhanced 911 Services     3060-AG60
                            for Wireline and Multi-
                            Line Telephone Systems;
                            PS Docket Nos. 10-255
                            and 07-117.
327......................  In the Matter of the      3060-AG74
                            Communications
                            Assistance for Law
                            Enforcement Act.
328......................  Implementation of 911     3060-AH90
                            Act (CC Docket No. 92-
                            105, WT Docket No. 00-
                            110).
329......................  Commission Rules          3060-AI22
                            Concerning Disruptions
                            to Communications (PS
                            Docket No. 11-82).
330......................  E911 Requirements for IP- 3060-AI62
                            Enabled Service
                            Providers (Dockets Nos.
                            GN 11-117, PS 07-114,
                            WC 05-196, WC 04-36).
331......................  Commercial Mobile Alert   3060-AJ03
                            System.
332......................  Wireless E911 Location    3060-AJ52
                            Accuracy Requirements;
                            PS Docket No. 07-114.
333......................  700 MHz Public Safety     3060-AJ99
                            Broadband--First Net
                            (PS Docket Nos. 12-94 &
                            06-229 and WT 06-150).
334......................  Proposed Amendments to    3060-AK19
                            Service Rules Governing
                            Public Safety
                            Narrowband Operations
                            in the 769-775 and 799-
                            805 MHz Bands.
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          Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Long-Term Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Regulation
       Sequence No.                  Title              Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
335......................  Reexamination of Roaming  3060-AH83
                            Obligations of
                            Commercial Mobile Radio
                            Service Providers.
336......................  Review of Part 87 of the  3060-AI35
                            Commission's Rules
                            Concerning Aviation (WT
                            Docket No. 01-289).
337......................  Implementation of the     3060-AI88
                            Commercial Spectrum
                            Enhancement Act (CSEA)
                            and Modernization of
                            the Commission's
                            Competitive Bidding
                            Rules and Procedures
                            (WT Docket No. 05-211).
338......................  Facilitating the          3060-AJ12
                            Provision of Fixed and
                            Mobile Broadband
                            Access, Educational,
                            and Other Advanced
                            Services in the 2150-
                            2162 and 2500-2690 MHz
                            Bands.
339......................  Service Rules for         3060-AJ19
                            Advanced Wireless
                            Services in the 2155-
                            2175 MHz Band; WT
                            Docket No. 13-185.
340......................  Rules Authorizing the     3060-AJ21
                            Operation of Low Power
                            Auxiliary Stations in
                            the 698-806 MHz Band
                            (WT Docket No. 08-166)
                            Public Interest
                            Spectrum Coalition,
                            Petition for Rulemaking
                            Regarding Low Power
                            Auxiliary.
341......................  Amendment of the          3060-AJ22
                            Commission's Rules to
                            Improve Public Safety
                            Communications in the
                            800 MHz Band, and to
                            Consolidate the 800 MHz
                            and 900 MHz Business
                            and Industrial/Land
                            Transportation Pool
                            Channels.
342......................  Amendment of Part 101 to  3060-AJ28
                            Accommodate 30 MHz
                            Channels in the 6525-
                            6875 MHz Band and
                            Provide Conditional
                            Authorization on
                            Channels in the 21.8-
                            22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz
                            Band (WT Docket No. 04-
                            114).
343......................  In the Matter of Service  3060-AJ35
                            Rules for the 698 to
                            746, 747 to 762, and
                            777 to 792 MHz Bands.
344......................  National Environmental    3060-AJ36
                            Act Compliance for
                            Proposed Tower
                            Registrations; In the
                            Matter of Effects on
                            Migratory Birds.
345......................  Amendment of Part 90 of   3060-AJ37
                            the Commission's Rules.
346......................  Amendment of Part 101 of  3060-AJ47
                            the Commission's Rules
                            for Microwave Use and
                            Broadcast Auxiliary
                            Service Flexibility.
347......................  2004 and 2006 Biennial    3060-AJ50
                            Regulatory Reviews--
                            Streamlining and Other
                            Revisions of the
                            Commission's Rules
                            Governing Construction,
                            Marking, and Lighting
                            of Antenna Structures.
348......................  Universal Service Reform  3060-AJ58
                            Mobility Fund (WT
                            Docket No. 10-208).
349......................  Fixed and Mobile          3060-AJ59
                            Services in the Mobile
                            Satellite Service Bands
                            at 1525-1559 MHz and
                            1626.5-1660.5 MHz, 1610-
                            1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-
                            2500 MHz, and 2000-2020
                            MHz and 2180-2200 MHz.
350......................  Improving Spectrum        3060-AJ71
                            Efficiency Through
                            Flexible Channel
                            Spacing and Bandwidth
                            Utilization for
                            Economic Area-Based 800
                            MHz Specialized Mobile
                            Radio Licensees (WT
                            Docket Nos. 12-64 and
                            11-110).
351......................  Service Rules for         3060-AJ73
                            Advanced Wireless
                            Services in the 2000-
                            2020 MHz and 2180-2200
                            MHz Bands.
352......................  Promoting                 3060-AJ78
                            Interoperability in the
                            700 MHz Commercial
                            Spectrum; Requests for
                            Waiver and Extension of
                            Lower 700 MHz Band
                            Interim Construction
                            Benchmark Deadlines (WT
                            Docket Nos. 12-69 & 12-
                            332).
353......................  Expanding the Economic    3060-AJ82
                            and Innovation
                            Opportunities of
                            Spectrum Through
                            Incentive Auctions;
                            Docket No. 12-268.
354......................  Service Rules for         3060-AJ86
                            Advanced Wireless
                            Services of the Middle
                            Class Tax Relief and
                            Job Creation Act of
                            2012 Related to the
                            1915-1920 MHz and 1995-
                            2000 MHz Bands (WT
                            Docket No. 12-357).
355......................  Amendment of Parts 1, 2,  3060-AJ87
                            22, 24, 27, 90 and 95
                            of the Commission's
                            Rules to Improve
                            Wireless Coverage
                            Through the Use of
                            Signal Boosters (WT
                            Docket No. 10-4).
356......................  Amendment of the          3060-AJ88
                            Commission's Rules
                            Governing Certain
                            Aviation Ground Station
                            Equipment (Squitter)
                            (WT Docket Nos. 10-61
                            and 09-42).
357......................  Amendment of the          3060-AJ91
                            Commission's Rules
                            Concerning Commercial
                            Radio Operators (WT
                            Docket No. 10-177).
358......................  Radiolocation Operations  3060-AK04
                            in the 78-81 GHz Band;
                            WT Docket No. 11-202.
359......................  Amendment of Part 90 of   3060-AK05
                            the Commission's Rules
                            to Permit Terrestrial
                            Trunked Radio (TETRA)
                            Technology; WT Docket
                            No. 11-6.
360......................  Promoting Technological   3060-AK06
                            Solutions to Combat
                            Wireless Contraband
                            Device Use in
                            Correctional Facilities.
361......................  800 MHz Cellular          3060-AK13
                            Telecommunications
                            Licensing Reform;
                            Docket No. 12-40.
362......................  Acceleration of           3060-AK22
                            Broadband Deployment by
                            Improving Wireless
                            Facilities Siting
                            Policies; WT Docket
                            Nos. 13-238, 13-32 and
                            WC Docket No. 11-59.
363......................  Updating Competitive      3060-AK28
                            Bidding Rules.
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          Wireless Telecommunications Bureau--Completed Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Regulation
       Sequence No.                  Title              Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
364......................  Amendment of the Rules    3060-AJ16
                            Regarding Maritime
                            Automatic
                            Identification Systems
                            (WT Docket No. 04-344).
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             Wireline Competition Bureau--Long-Term Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Regulation
       Sequence No.                  Title              Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
365......................  Implementation of the     3060-AF85
                            Universal Service
                            Portions of the 1996
                            Telecommunications Act.
366......................  2000 Biennial Regulatory  3060-AH72
                            Review--Telecommunicati
                            ons Service Quality
                            Reporting Requirements.
367......................  Access Charge Reform and  3060-AH74
                            Universal Service
                            Reform.
368......................  National Exchange         3060-AI47
                            Carrier Association
                            Petition.
369......................  IP-Enabled Services; WC   3060-AI48
                            Docket No. 04-36.
370......................  Establishing Just and     3060-AJ02
                            Reasonable Rates for
                            Local Exchange Carriers
                            (WC Docket No. 07-135).
371......................  Jurisdictional            3060-AJ06
                            Separations.
372......................  Service Quality,          3060-AJ14
                            Customer Satisfaction,
                            Infrastructure and
                            Operating Data
                            Gathering (WC Docket
                            Nos. 08-190, 07-139, 07-
                            204, 07-273, 07-21).
373......................  Form 477; Development of  3060-AJ15
                            Nationwide Broadband
                            Data To Evaluate
                            Reasonable and Timely
                            Deployment of Advanced
                            Services to All
                            Americans.
374......................  Local Number Portability  3060-AJ32
                            Porting Interval and
                            Validation Requirements
                            (WC Docket No. 07-244).
375......................  Implementation of         3060-AJ64
                            Section 224 of the Act;
                            A National Broadband
                            Plan for Our Future (WC
                            Docket No. 07-245, GN
                            Docket No. 09-51).
376......................  Rural Call Completion;    3060-AJ89
                            WC Docket No. 13-39.
377......................  Rates for Inmate Calling  3060-AK08
                            Services; WC Docket No.
                            12-375.
378......................  Comprehensive Review of   3060-AK20
                            the Part 32 Uniform
                            System of Accounts (WC
                            Docket No. 14-130).
379......................  Protecting and Promoting  3060-AK21
                            the Open Internet; (WC
                            Docket No. 14-28).
380......................  Emerging Wireline         3060-AK32
                            Networks and Services;
                            GN Docket No 13-5, WC
                            Docket No. 05-25.
381......................  Modernizing Common        3060-AK33
                            Carrier Rules, WC
                            Docket No 15-33.
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             Wireline Competition Bureau--Completed Actions
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          Regulation
       Sequence No.                  Title              Identifier No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
382......................  Preserving the Open       3060-AJ30
                            Internet; Broadband
                            Industry Practices.
383......................  Electronic Tariff Filing  3060-AJ41
                            System (WC Docket No.
                            10-141).
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau

Long-Term Actions

281. Implementation of the Telecom Act of 1996; Access to 
Telecommunications Service, Telecommunications Equipment, and Customer 
Premises Equipment by Persons With Disabilities (WT Docket No. 96-198)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 255; 47 U.S.C. 251(a)(2)
    Abstract: These proceedings implement the provisions of sections 
255 and 251(a)(2) of the Communications Act and related sections of the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996 regarding the accessibility of 
telecommunications equipment and services to persons with disabilities.
    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
R&O.................................   08/14/96  61 FR 42181
NOI.................................   09/26/96  61 FR 50465
NPRM................................   05/22/98  63 FR 28456
R&O.................................   11/19/99  64 FR 63235
Further NOI.........................   11/19/99  64 FR 63277
Public Notice.......................   01/07/02  67 FR 678
R&O.................................   08/06/07  72 FR 43546
Petition for Waiver.................   11/01/07  72 FR 61813
Public Notice.......................   11/01/07  72 FR 61882
Final Rule..........................   04/21/08  73 FR 21251
Public Notice.......................   08/01/08  73 FR 45008
Extension of Waiver.................   05/15/08  73 FR 28057
Extension of Waiver.................   05/06/09  74 FR 20892
Public Notice.......................   05/07/09  74 FR 21364
Extension of Waiver.................   07/29/09  74 FR 37624
NPRM................................   03/14/11  76 FR 13800
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   04/12/11  76 FR 20297
FNPRM...............................   12/30/11  76 FR 82240
Comment Period End..................   03/14/12  .......................
R&O.................................   12/30/11  76 FR 82354
Announcement of Effective Date......   04/25/12  77 FR 24632
2nd R&O.............................   05/22/13  78 FR 30226
FNPRM...............................   12/20/13  78 FR 77074
FNPRM Comment Period End............   02/18/14
Next Action Undetermined............
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cheryl J. King, Deputy Chief, Disability Rights 
Office, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 
418-2284, TDD Phone: 202 418-0416, Fax: 202 418-0037, Email: 
cheryl.king@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AG58

282. Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer 
Protection Act (TCPA) of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 227
    Abstract: On July 3, 2003, the Commission released a Report and 
Order establishing, along with the FTC, a national do-not-call 
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Commission's Report and Order also adopted rules on the use of 
predictive dialers, the transmission of caller ID information by 
telemarketers, and the sending of unsolicited fax advertisements. On 
September 21, 2004, the Commission released an Order amending existing 
safe harbor rules for telemarketers subject to the do-not-call registry 
to require such telemarketers to access the do-not-call list every 31 
days, rather than every three months. On April 5, 2006, the Commission 
adopted a Report and Order and Third Order on Reconsideration amending 
its facsimile advertising rules to implement the Junk Fax Protection 
Act of 2005. On October 14, 2008, the Commission released an Order on 
Reconsideration addressing certain issues raised in petitions for 
reconsideration and/or clarification of the Report and Order and Third 
Order on Reconsideration. On January 4, 2008, the Commission released a 
Declaratory Ruling, clarifying that autodialed and prerecorded message 
calls to wireless numbers that are provided by the called party to a 
creditor in connection with an existing debt are permissible as calls 
made with the ``prior express consent'' of the called party. Following 
a December 4, 2007, NPRM, on June 17, 2008, the Commission released a 
Report and Order amending its rules to require sellers and/or 
telemarketers to honor registrations with the National Do-Not-Call 
Registry indefinitely, unless the registration is cancelled by the 
consumer or the number is removed by the database administrator. 
Following a January 22, 2010, NPRM, the Commission released a Report 
and Order (on February 15, 2012) requiring telemarketers to obtain 
prior express written consent, including by electronic means, before 
making an autodialed or prerecorded telemarketing call to a wireless 
number or before making a prerecorded telemarketing call to a 
residential line; eliminating the ``established business relationship'' 
exemption to the consent requirement for prerecorded telemarketing 
calls to residential lines; requiring telemarketers to provide an 
automated, interactive ``opt-out'' mechanism during autodialed or 
prerecorded telemarketing calls to wireless numbers and during 
prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential lines; and requiring 
that the abandoned call rate for telemarketing calls be calculated on a 
``per-campaign'' basis. On November 29, 2012, the Commission released a 
Declaratory Ruling clarifying that sending a one-time text message 
confirming a consumer's request that no further text messages be sent 
does not violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) or the 
Commission's rules as long as the confirmation text only confirms 
receipt of the consumer's opt-out request, and does not contain 
marketing, solicitations, or an attempt to convince the consumer to 
reconsider his or her opt-out decision. The ruling applies only when 
the sender of the text messages has obtained prior express consent, as 
required by the TCPA and Commission rules, from the consumer to be sent 
text messages using an automatic telephone dialing system. On May 9, 
2013, the Commission released a declaratory ruling clarifying that 
while a seller does not generally ``initiate'' calls made through a 
third-party telemarketer, within the meaning of the Telephone Consumer 
Protection Act (TCPA), it nonetheless may be held vicariously liable 
under Federal common law principles of agency for violations of either 
section 227(b) or section 227(c) that are committed by third-party 
telemarketers.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   10/08/02  67 FR 62667
FNPRM...............................   04/03/03  68 FR 16250
Order...............................   07/25/03  68 FR 44144
Order Effective.....................   08/25/03  .......................
Order on Reconsideration............   08/25/03  68 FR 50978
Order...............................   10/14/03  68 FR 59130
FNPRM...............................   03/31/04  69 FR 16873
Order...............................   10/08/04  69 FR 60311
Order...............................   10/28/04  69 FR 62816
Order on Reconsideration............   04/13/05  70 FR 19330
Order...............................   06/30/05  70 FR 37705
NPRM................................   12/19/05  70 FR 75102
Public Notice.......................   04/26/06  71 FR 24634
Order...............................   05/03/06  71 FR 25967
NPRM................................   12/14/07  72 FR 71099
Declaratory Ruling..................   02/01/08  73 FR 6041
R&O.................................   07/14/08  73 FR 40183
Order on Reconsideration............   10/30/08  73 FR 64556
NPRM................................   03/22/10  75 FR 13471
R&O.................................   06/11/12  77 FR 34233
Public Notice.......................   06/30/10  75 FR 34244
Public Notice (Reconsideration         10/03/12  77 FR 60343
 Petitions Filed).
Announcement of Effective Date......   10/16/12  77 FR 63240
Opposition End Date.................   10/18/12  .......................
Rule Corrections....................   11/08/12  77 FR 66935
Declaratory Ruling (Release Date)...   11/29/12  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kristi Lemoine, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2467, Email: kristi.lemoine@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI14

283. Rules and Regulations Implementing Section 225 of the 
Communications Act (Telecommunications Relay Service) (CG Docket No. 
03-123)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 225
    Abstract: This proceeding established a new docket flowing from the 
previous telecommunications relay service (TRS) history, CC Docket No. 
98-67. This proceeding continues the Commission's inquiry into 
improving the quality of TRS and furthering the goal of functional 
equivalency, consistent with Congress' mandate that TRS regulations 
encourage the use of existing technology and not discourage or impair 
the development of new technology. In this docket, the Commission 
explores ways to improve emergency preparedness for TRS facilities and 
services, new TRS technologies, public access to information and 
outreach, and issues related to payments from the Interstate TRS Fund.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/25/03  68 FR 50993
R&O, Order on Reconsideration.......   09/01/04  69 FR 53346
FNPRM...............................   09/01/04  69 FR 53382
Public Notice.......................   02/17/05  70 FR 8034
Declaratory Ruling/Interpretation...   02/25/05  70 FR 9239
Public Notice.......................   03/07/05  70 FR 10930
Order...............................   03/23/05  70 FR 14568
Public Notice/Announcement of Date..   04/06/05  70 FR 17334
Order...............................   07/01/05  70 FR 38134
Order on Reconsideration............   08/31/05  70 FR 51643
R&O.................................   08/31/05  70 FR 51649
Order...............................   09/14/05  70 FR 54294
Order...............................   09/14/05  70 FR 54298
Public Notice.......................   10/12/05  70 FR 59346
R&O/Order on Reconsideration........   12/23/05  70 FR 76208
Order...............................   12/28/05  70 FR 76712
Order...............................   12/29/05  70 FR 77052
NPRM................................   02/01/06  71 FR 5221
Declaratory Ruling/Clarification....   05/31/06  71 FR 30818
FNPRM...............................   05/31/06  71 FR 30848
FNPRM...............................   06/01/06  71 FR 31131
Declaratory Ruling/Dismissal of        06/21/06  71 FR 35553
 Petition.
Clarification.......................   06/28/06  71 FR 36690
Declaratory Ruling on                  07/06/06  71 FR 38268
 Reconsideration.
Order on Reconsideration............   08/16/06  71 FR 47141
MO&O................................   08/16/06  71 FR 47145

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Clarification.......................   08/23/06  71 FR 49380
FNPRM...............................   09/13/06  71 FR 54009
Final Rule; Clarification...........   02/14/07  72 FR 6960
Order...............................   03/14/07  72 FR 11789
R&O.................................   08/06/07  72 FR 43546
Public Notice.......................   08/16/07  72 FR 46060
Order...............................   11/01/07  72 FR 61813
Public Notice.......................   01/04/08  73 FR 863
R&O/Declaratory Ruling..............   01/17/08  73 FR 3197
Order...............................   02/19/08  73 FR 9031
Order...............................   04/21/08  73 FR 21347
R&O.................................   04/21/08  73 FR 21252
Order...............................   04/23/08  73 FR 21843
Public Notice.......................   04/30/08  73 FR 23361
Order...............................   05/15/08  73 FR 28057
Declaratory Ruling..................   07/08/08  73 FR 38928
FNPRM...............................   07/18/08  73 FR 41307
R&O.................................   07/18/08  73 FR 41286
Public Notice.......................   08/01/08  73 FR 45006
Public Notice.......................   08/05/08  73 FR 45354
Public Notice.......................   10/10/08  73 FR 60172
Order...............................   10/23/08  73 FR 63078
2nd R&O and Order on Reconsideration   12/30/08  73 FR 79683
Order...............................   05/06/09  74 FR 20892
Public Notice.......................   05/07/09  74 FR 21364
NPRM................................   05/21/09  74 FR 23815
Public Notice.......................   05/21/09  74 FR 23859
Public Notice.......................   06/12/09  74 FR 28046
Order...............................   07/29/09  74 FR 37624
Public Notice.......................   08/07/09  74 FR 39699
Order...............................   09/18/09  74 FR 47894
Order...............................   10/26/09  74 FR 54913
Public Notice.......................   05/12/10  75 FR 26701
Order Denying Stay Motion (Release     07/09/10
 Date).
Order...............................   08/13/10  75 FR 49491
Order...............................   09/03/10  75 FR 54040
NPRM................................   11/02/10  75 FR 67333
NPRM................................   05/02/11  76 FR 24442
Order...............................   07/25/11  76 FR 44326
Final Rule (Order)..................   09/27/11  76 FR 59551
Final Rule; Announcement of            11/22/11  76 FR 72124
 Effective Date.
Proposed Rule (Public Notice).......   02/28/12  77 FR 11997
Proposed Rule (FNPRM)...............   02/01/12  77 FR 4948
First R&O...........................   07/25/12  77 FR 43538
Public Notice.......................   10/29/12  77 FR 65526
Order on Reconsideration............   12/26/12  77 FR 75894
Order...............................   02/05/13  78 FR 8030
Order (Interim Rule)................   02/05/13  78 FR 8032
NPRM................................   02/05/13  78 FR 8090
Announcement of Effective Date......   03/07/13  78 FR 14701
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/13/13
FNPRM...............................   07/05/13  78 FR 40407
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/18/13
R&O.................................   07/05/13  78 FR 40582
R&O.................................   08/15/13  78 FR 49693
FNPRM...............................   08/15/13  78 FR 49717
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/30/13
R&O.................................   08/30/13  78 FR 53684
FNPRM...............................   09/03/13  78 FR 54201
NPRM................................   10/23/13  78 FR 63152
FNPRM Comment Period End............   11/18/13
Petiton for Reconsideration; Request   12/16/13  78 FR 76096
 for Comment.
Petition for Reconsideration;          12/16/13  78 FR 76097
 Request for Comment.
Request for Clarification; Request     12/30/13  78 FR 79362
 for Comment; Correction.
Petition for Reconsideration Comment   01/10/14
 Period End.
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/21/14
Announcement of Effective Date......   07/11/14  79 FR 40003
Announcement of Effective Date......   08/28/14  79 FR 51446
Correction--Announcement of            08/28/14  79 FR 51450
 Effective Date.
Technical Amendments................   09/09/14  79 FR 53303
Public Notice.......................   09/15/14  79 FR 54979
R&O and Order.......................   10/21/14  79 FR 62875
FNPRM...............................   10/21/14  79 FR 62935
FNPRM Comment Period End............   12/22/14
Final Action (Announcement of          10/30/14  79 FR 64515
 Effective Date).
Final Rule Effective................   10/30/14
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and 
Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2388, Email: 
karen.strauss@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI15

284. Consumer Information and Disclosure and Truth in Billing and 
Billing Format

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 258
    Abstract: In 1999, the Commission adopted truth-in-billing rules to 
address concerns that there is consumer confusion relating to billing 
for telecommunications services. On March 18, 2005, the Commission 
released an Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) to 
further facilitate the ability of telephone consumers to make informed 
choices among competitive service offerings. On August 28, 2009, the 
Commission released a Notice of Inquiry that asks questions about 
information available to consumers at all stages of the purchasing 
process for all communications services, including: (1) Choosing a 
provider; (2) choosing a service plan; (3) managing use of the service 
plan; and (4) deciding whether and when to switch an existing provider 
or plan. On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing rules that would require mobile 
service providers to provide usage alerts and information that will 
assist consumers in avoiding unexpected charges on their bills. On July 
12, 2011, the Commission released an NPRM proposing rules that would 
assist consumers in detecting and preventing the placement of 
unauthorized charges on their telephone bills, an unlawful and 
fraudulent practice, commonly referred to as ``cramming.'' On April 27, 
2012, the Commission adopted rules to address ``cramming'' on wireline 
telephone bills and released an FNPRM seeking comment on additional 
measures to protect wireline and wireless consumers from unauthorized 
charges.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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FNPRM...............................   05/25/05  70 FR 30044
R&O.................................   05/25/05  70 FR 29979
NOI.................................   08/28/09
Public Notice.......................   05/20/10  75 FR 28249
Public Notice.......................   06/11/10  75 FR 33303
NPRM................................   11/26/10  75 FR 72773
NPRM................................   08/23/11  76 FR 52625
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/21/11
Order (Reply Comment Period            11/30/11  76 FR 74017
 Extended).
Reply Comment Period End............   12/05/11
R&O.................................   05/24/12  77 FR 30915
FNPRM...............................   05/24/12  77 FR 30972
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/09/12
Order (Comment Period Extended).....   07/17/12  77 FR 41955
Comment Period End..................   07/20/12
Announcement of Effective Dates.....   10/26/12  77 FR 65230
Correction of Final Rule............   11/30/12  77 FR 71353
Correction of Final Rule............   11/30/12  77 FR 71354
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.

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    Agency Contact: Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy 
Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 
338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI61

285. Closed-Captioning of Video Programming (Section 610 Review)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613
    Abstract: The Commission's closed-captioning rules are designed to 
make video programming more accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing 
Americans. This proceeding resolves some issues regarding the 
Commission's closed-captioning rules that were raised for comment in 
2005, and also seeks comment on how a certain exemption from the 
closed-captioning rules should be applied to digital multicast 
broadcast channels.
    Timetable:

 
NPRM................................   02/03/97  62 FR 4959
R&O.................................   09/16/97  62 FR 48487
Order on Reconsideration............   10/20/98  63 FR 55959
NPRM................................   09/26/05  70 FR 56150
Order and Declaratory Ruling........   01/13/09  74 FR 1594
NPRM................................   01/13/09  74 FR 1654
Final Rule Correction...............   09/11/09  74 FR 46703
Final Rule (Announcement of            02/19/10  75 FR 7370
 Effective Date).
Order...............................   02/19/10  75 FR 7368
Order Suspending Effective Date.....   02/19/10  75 FR 7369
Waiver Order........................   10/04/10  75 FR 61101
Public Notice.......................   11/17/10  75 FR 70168
Interim Final Rule (Order)..........   11/01/11  76 FR 67376
Final Rule (MO&O)...................   11/01/11  76 FR 67377
NPRM................................   11/01/11  76 FR 67397
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/16/11
Public Notice.......................   05/04/12  77 FR 26550
Public Notice.......................   12/15/12  77 FR 72348
Final Rule Effective................   03/16/15
FNPRM...............................   03/27/14  79 FR 17094
R&O.................................   03/31/14  79 FR 17911
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/25/14
Final Action (Announcement of          12/29/14  79 FR 77916
 Effective Date).
2nd FNPRM...........................   12/31/14  79 FR 78768
Comment Period End..................   01/30/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email: 
eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI72

286. Accessibility of Programming Providing Emergency Information

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 613
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission adopted rules 
detailing how video programming distributors must make emergency 
information accessible to persons with hearing and visual disabilities.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
FNPRM...............................   01/21/98  63 FR 3070
NPRM................................   12/01/99  64 FR 67236
NPRM Correction.....................   12/22/99  64 FR 71712
Second R&O..........................   05/09/00  65 FR 26757
R&O.................................   09/11/00  65 FR 54805
Final Rule; Correction..............   09/20/00  65 FR 5680
NPRM................................   11/28/12  77 FR 70970
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   12/20/12  77 FR 75404
NPRM Comment Period Extension End...   01/07/13
R&O.................................   05/24/13  78 FR 31770
FNPRM...............................   05/24/13  78 FR 31800
FNPRM...............................   12/20/13  78 FR 77074
FNPRM Comment Period End............   02/18/14
NPRM................................   06/18/13  78 FR 36478
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/07/13
R&O.................................   12/20/13  78 FR 77210
Petition for Reconsideration........   01/31/14  79 FR 5364
Comment Period End..................   02/25/14
Correcting Amendments...............   02/10/14  79 FR 7590
Announcement of Effective Date......   04/16/14  79 FR 21399
Final Action (Announcement of          01/26/15  80 FR 3913
 Effective Date).
Final Action Effective..............   01/26/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Eliot Greenwald, Consumer & Governmental Affairs 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2235, Email: 
eliot.greenwald@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI75

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: On October 14, 2010, the Commission released a Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking which proposes a rule that would require mobile 
service providers to provide usage alerts and information to help 
consumers avoid unexpected charges on their bills.
    Timetable:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Public Notice.......................   05/20/10  75 FR 28249
NPRM................................   11/26/10  75 FR 72773
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy 
Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 
338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ51

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

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

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

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

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

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   08/23/11  76 FR 52625
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/21/11
Order (Extends Reply Comment Period)   11/30/11  76 FR 74017
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/05/11
FNPRM...............................   05/24/12  77 FR 30972
R&O.................................   05/24/12  77 FR 30915
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/09/12
Order (Extends Reply Comment Period)   07/17/12  77 FR 41955
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/20/12
Announcement of Effective Dates.....   10/26/12  77 FR 65230
Correction of Final Rule............   11/30/12  77 FR 71354
Correction of Final Rule............   11/30/12  77 FR 71353
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Richard D Smith, Special Counsel, Consumer Policy 
Divison, Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 717 
338-2797, Fax: 717 338-2574, Email: richard.smith@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ72

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

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

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

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

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

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   03/14/11  76 FR 13800
NPRM Comment Period Extended........   04/12/11  76 FR 20297
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/13/11
FNPRM...............................   12/30/11  76 FR 82240
R&O.................................   12/30/11  76 FR 82354
FNPRM Comment Period End............   03/14/12
Announcement of Effective Date......   04/25/12  77 FR 24632
2nd R&O.............................   05/22/13  78 FR 30226
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Rosaline Crawford, Attorney, Disability Rights 
Office, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2075, Email: 
rosaline.crawford@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK00

292. Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; 
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services

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

------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Action                    Date            FR Cite
------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPRM................................   02/05/13  78 FR 8090
Order (Interim Rule)................   02/05/13  78 FR 8032
Order...............................   02/05/13  78 FR 8030
Announcement of Effective Date......   03/07/13  78 FR 14701
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/12/13
R&O.................................   08/30/13  78 FR 53684
FNPRM...............................   09/30/13  78 FR 54201
FNPRM Comment Period End............   11/18/13

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Petition for Reconsideration Request   12/16/13  78 FR 76097
 for Comment.
Petiton for Reconsideration Comment    01/10/14
 Period End.
Announcement of Effective Date......   08/28/14  79 FR 51446
Correction--Announcement of            08/28/14  79 FR 51450
 Effective Date.
Technical Amendments................   09/09/14  79 FR 53303
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Greg Hlibok, Chief, Disability Rights Office, 
Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 559-5158, 
TDD Phone: 202 418-0413, Email: gregory.hlibok@fcc.gov
    RIN: 3060-AK01

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Engineering and Technology

Long-Term Actions

293. New Advanced Wireless Services (ET Docket No. 00-258)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 
303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
    Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of frequency 
bands below 3 GHz to support the introduction of new advanced wireless 
services, including third generations as well as future generations of 
wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could provide for a wide 
range of voice data and broadband services over a variety of mobile and 
fixed networks. The Third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking discusses the 
frequency bands that are still under consideration in this proceeding 
and invites additional comments on their disposition. Specifically, it 
addresses the Unlicensed Personal Communications Service (UPCS) band at 
1910-1930 MHz, the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) spectrum at 
2155-2160/62 MHz bands, the Emerging Technology spectrum, at 2160-2165 
MHz, and the bands reallocated from MSS 91990-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz, 
and 2165-2180 MHz. We seek comment on these bands with respect to using 
them for paired or unpaired Advance Wireless Service (AWS) operations 
or as relocation spectrum for existing services. The seventh Report and 
Order facilitates the introduction of Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) 
in the band 1710-1755 MHz--an integral part of a 90 MHz spectrum 
allocation recently reallocated to allow for such new and innovative 
wireless services. We largely adopt the proposals set forth in our 
recent AWS Fourth NPRM in this proceeding that are designed to clear 
the 1710-1755 MHz band of incumbent Federal Government operations that 
would otherwise impede the development of new nationwide AWS services. 
These actions are consistent with previous actions in this proceeding 
and with the United States Department of Commerce, National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) 2002 Viability 
Assessment, which addressed relocation and re-accommodation options for 
Federal Government operations in the band. The eighth Report and Order 
reallocated the 2155-2160 MHz band for fixed and mobile services and 
designates the 2155-2175 MHz band for Advanced Wireless Service (AWS) 
use. This proceeding continues the Commission's ongoing efforts to 
promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with regard to the 
provision of new services, including Advanced Wireless Services. The 
Order requires Broadband Radio Service (BRS) licensees in the 2150-
2160/62 MHz band to provide information on the construction status and 
operational parameters of each incumbent BRS system that would be the 
subject of relocation. The Notice of Proposed Rule Making requested 
comments on the specific relocation procedures applicable to Broadband 
Radio Service (BRS) operations in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band, which the 
Commission recently decided will be relocated to the newly restructured 
2495-2690 MHz band. The Commission also requested comments on the 
specific relocation procedures applicable to Fixed Microwave Service 
(FS) operations in the 2160-2175 MHz band. The Office of Engineering 
and Technology (OET) and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) 
set forth the specific data that Broadband Radio Service (BRS) 
licensees in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band must file along with the 
deadline date and procedures for filing this data on the Commission's 
Universal Licensing System (ULS). The data will assist in determining 
future AWS licensees' relocation obligations. The ninth Report and 
Order established procedures for the relocation of Broadband Radio 
Service (BRS) operations from the 2150-2160/62 MHz band, as well as for 
the relocation of Fixed Microwave Service (FS) operations from the 
2160-2175 MHz band, and modified existing relocation procedures for the 
2110-2150 MHz and 2175-2180 MHz bands. It also established cost-sharing 
rules to identify the reimbursement obligations for Advanced Wireless 
Service (AWS) and Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) entrants benefiting 
from the relocation of incumbent FS operations in the 2110-2150 MHz and 
2160-2200 MHz bands and AWS entrants benefiting from the relocation of 
BRS incumbents in the 2150-2160/62 MHz band. The Commission continues 
its ongoing efforts to promote spectrum utilization and efficiency with 
regard to the provision of new services, including AWS. The Order 
dismisses a petition for reconsideration filed by the Wireless 
Communications Association International, Inc. (WCA) as moot. Two 
petitions for reconsideration were filed in response to the ninth 
Report and Order. The Report and Orders and Declaratory Ruling 
concludes the Commission's longstanding efforts to relocate the 
Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) from the 1990-2110 MHz band to the 
2025-2110 MHz band, freeing up 35 megahertz of spectrum in order to 
foster the development of new and innovative services. This decision 
addresses the outstanding matter of Sprint Nextel Corporation's (Sprint 
Nextel) inability to agree with Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) 
operators in the band on the sharing of the costs to relocate the BAS 
incumbents. To resolve this controversy, the Commission applied its 
time-honored relocation principles for emerging technologies previously 
adopted for the BAS band to the instant relocation process, where 
delays and unanticipated developments have left ambiguities and 
misconceptions among the relocating parties. In the process, the 
Commission balances the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating 
incumbent BAS operations among all the new entrants in the different 
services that will operate in the band. The Commission proposed to 
modify its cost-sharing requirements for the 2 GHz BAS band because the 
circumstances surrounding the BAS transition are very different than 
what was expected when the cost-sharing requirements were adopted. The 
Commission believed that the best course of action was to propose new 
requirements that would address the ambiguity of applying the literal

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language of the current requirements to the changed circumstances, as 
well as balance the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating 
incumbent BAS operations among all new entrants in the band based on 
the Commission's relocation policies set forth in the Emerging 
Technologies proceeding. The Commission proposed to eliminate, as of 
January 1, 2009, the requirement that Broadcast Auxiliary Service (BAS) 
licensees in the 30 largest markets and fixed BAS links in all markets 
be transitioned before the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators can 
begin offering service. The Commission also sought comments on how to 
mitigate interference between new MSS entrants and incumbent BAS 
licensees who had not completed relocation before the MSS entrants 
begin offering service. In addition, the Commission sought comments on 
allowing MSS operators to begin providing service in those markets 
where BAS incumbents have been transitioned. In the Further Notice of 
Proposed Rule Making the Commission proposed to modify its cost sharing 
requirements for the 2 GHz BAS band because the circumstances 
surrounding the BAS transition are very different than what was 
expected when the cost sharing requirements were adopted. The 
Commission believes that the best course of action is to propose new 
requirements that will address the ambiguity of applying the literal 
language of the current requirements to the changed circumstances, as 
well as balance the responsibilities for and benefits of relocating 
incumbent BAS operations among all new entrants in the band based on 
the Commission's relocation policies set forth in the Emerging 
Technologies proceeding.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/23/01  66 FR 7438
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/09/01
Final Report........................   04/11/01  66 FR 18740
FNPRM...............................   09/13/01  66 FR 47618
MO&O................................   09/13/01  66 FR 47591
First R&O...........................   10/25/01  66 FR 53973
Petition for Reconsideration........   11/02/01  66 FR 55666
Second R&O..........................   01/24/03  68 FR 3455
Third NPRM..........................   03/13/03  68 FR 12015
Seventh R&O.........................   12/29/04  69 FR 7793
Petition for Reconsideration........   04/13/05  70 FR 19469
Eighth R&O..........................   10/26/05  70 FR 61742
Order...............................   10/26/05  70 FR 61742
NPRM................................   10/26/05  70 FR 61752
Public Notice.......................   12/14/05  70 FR 74011
Ninth R&O and Order.................   05/24/06  71 FR 29818
Petition for Reconsideration........   07/19/06  71 FR 41022
FNPRM...............................   03/31/08  73 FR 16822
R&O and NPRM........................   06/23/09  74 FR 29607
FNPRM...............................   06/23/09  74 FR 29607
5th R&O, 11th R&O, 6th R&O, and        11/02/10  75 FR 67227
 Declaratory Ruling.
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Rodney Small, Economist, Federal Communications 
Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2452, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email: 
rodney.small@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH65

294. Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 302 and 303; 47 U.S.C. 
309(j); 47 U.S.C. 336
    Abstract: In the Report and Order the Federal Communications 
Commission (Commission) resolved several issues regarding compliance 
with its regulations for conducting environmental reviews under the 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as they relate to the 
guidelines for human exposure to RF electromagnetic fields. More 
specifically, the Commission clarifies evaluation procedures and 
references to determine compliance with its limits, including specific 
absorption rate (SAR) as a primary metric for compliance, consideration 
of the pinna (outer ear) as an extremity, and measurement of medical 
implant exposure. The Commission also elaborates on mitigation 
procedures to ensure compliance with its limits, including labeling and 
other requirements for occupational exposure classification, 
clarification of compliance responsibility at multiple transmitter 
sites, and labeling of fixed consumer transmitters.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/08/03  68 FR 52879
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/08/03
R&O.................................   06/04/13  78 FR 33634
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Ira Keltz, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0616, Fax: 202 
418-1944, Email: ikeltz@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI17

295. Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands (ET Docket No. 04-
186)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(e) 
and 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307
    Abstract: The Commission adopted rules to allow unlicensed radio 
transmitters to operate in the broadcast television spectrum at 
locations where that spectrum is not being used by licensed services 
(this unused TV spectrum is often termed ``white spaces''). This action 
will make a significant amount of spectrum available for new and 
innovative products and services, including broadband data and other 
services for businesses and consumers. The actions taken are a 
conservative first step that includes many safeguards to prevent 
harmful interference to incumbent communications services. Moreover, 
the Commission will closely oversee the development and introduction of 
these devices to the market and will take whatever actions may be 
necessary to avoid, and if necessary, correct any interference that may 
occur. The Second Memorandum Opinion and Order finalizes rules to make 
the unused spectrum in the TV bands available for unlicensed broadband 
wireless devices. This particular spectrum has excellent propagation 
characteristics that allow signals to reach farther and penetrate walls 
and other structures. Access to this spectrum could enable more 
powerful public Internet connections--super Wi-Fi hot spots--with 
extended range, fewer dead spots, and improved individual speeds as a 
result of reduced congestion on existing networks. This type of 
``opportunistic use'' of spectrum has great potential for enabling 
access to other spectrum bands and improving spectrum efficiency. The 
Commission's actions here are expected to spur investment and 
innovation in applications and devices that will be used not only in 
the TV band, but eventually in other frequency bands as well. This 
Order addressed five petitions for reconsideration of the Commission's 
decisions in the Second Memorandum Opinion and Order (``Second MO&O'') 
in this proceeding and modified rules in certain respects. In 
particular, the Commission: (1) Increased the maximum height above 
average terrain (HAAT) for sites where fixed devices may operate; (2) 
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specify fixed rather than relative levels; and (3) slightly increased 
the maximum permissible power spectral density (PSD) for each category 
of TV bands device. These changes will result in decreased operating 
costs for fixed TVBDs and allow them to provide greater coverage, thus 
increasing the availability of wireless broadband services in rural and 
underserved areas without increasing the risk of interference to 
incumbent services. The Commission also revised and amended several of 
its rules to better effectuate the Commission's earlier decisions in 
this docket and to remove ambiguities.
    Timetable:

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NPRM................................   06/18/04  69 FR 34103
First R&O...........................   11/17/06  71 FR 66876
FNPRM...............................   11/17/06  71 FR 66897
R&O and MO&O........................   02/17/09  74 FR 7314
Petitions for Reconsideration.......   04/13/09  74 FR 16870
Second MO&O.........................   12/06/10  75 FR 75814
Petitions for Reconsideration.......   02/09/11  76 FR 7208
3rd MO&O and Order..................   05/17/12  77 FR 28236
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7506, Fax: 202 
418-1944, Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI52

296. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service (ET 
Docket No. 10-142)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(c) and 
303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 310
    Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposed to take a 
number of actions to further the provision of terrestrial broadband 
services in the MSS bands. In the 2 GHz MSS band, the Commission 
proposed to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the existing 
Mobile-Satellite allocation. This would lay the groundwork for 
providing additional flexibility in use of the 2 GHz spectrum in the 
future. The Commission also proposed to apply the terrestrial secondary 
market spectrum leasing rules and procedures to transactions involving 
terrestrial use of the MSS spectrum in the 2 GHz, Big LEO, and L-bands 
in order to create greater certainty and regulatory parity with bands 
licensed for terrestrial broadband service. The Commission also asked, 
in a notice of inquiry, about approaches for creating opportunities for 
full use of the 2 GHz band for standalone terrestrial uses. The 
Commission requested comment on ways to promote innovation and 
investment throughout the MSS bands while also ensuring market-wide 
mobile satellite capability to serve important needs like disaster 
recovery and rural access.
    In the Report and Order, the Commission amended its rules to make 
additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband 
networks while also ensuring that the United States maintains robust 
mobile satellite service capabilities. First, the Commission adds co-
primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the Mobile Satellite Service 
(MSS) 2 GHz band, consistent with the International Table of 
Allocations, allowing more flexible use of the band, including for 
terrestrial broadband services, in the future. Second, to create 
greater predictability and regulatory parity with the bands licensed 
for terrestrial mobile broadband service, the Commission extends its 
existing secondary market spectrum manager spectrum leasing policies, 
procedures, and rules that currently apply to wireless terrestrial 
services to terrestrial services provided using the Ancillary 
Terrestrial Component (ATC) of an MSS system. Petitions for 
Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission's rulemaking 
proceeding concerning Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite 
Service Bands at 1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz, 1610-1626.5 MHz 
and 2483.5-2500 MHz, and 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz, and published 
pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). See 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission's rules.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/16/10  75 FR 49871
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/15/10  .......................
Reply Comment Period End............   09/30/10
R&O.................................   05/31/11  76 FR 31252
Petitions for Reconsideration.......   08/10/11  76 FR 49364
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Nicholas Oros, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0636, Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ46

297. Innovation in the Broadcast Television Bands (ET Docket No. 10-
235)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 
U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
    Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to further its 
ongoing commitment to address America's growing demand for wireless 
broadband services, spur innovation and investment in mobile 
technology, and ensure that America keeps pace with the global wireless 
revolution by making a significant amount of new spectrum available for 
broadband. The approach proposed is consistent with the goal set forth 
in the National Broadband Plan (the Plan) to repropose up to 120 
megahertz from the broadcast television bands for new wireless 
broadband uses through, in part, voluntary contributions of spectrum to 
an incentive auction. Reallocation of this spectrum as proposed will 
provide the necessary flexibility for meeting the requirements of these 
new applications.
    In the Report and Order, the Commission took preliminary steps 
toward making a significant portion of the UHF and VHF frequency bands 
(U/V Bands) currently used by the broadcast television service 
available for new uses. This action serves to further address the 
Nation's growing demand for wireless broadband services, promote the 
ongoing innovation and investment in mobile communications, and ensure 
that the United States keeps pace with the global wireless revolution. 
At the same time, the approach helps preserve broadcast television as a 
healthy, viable medium and would be consistent with the general 
proposal set forth in the National Broadband Plan to repurpose spectrum 
from the U/V bands for new wireless broadband uses through, in part, 
voluntary contributions of spectrum to an incentive auction. This 
action is consistent with the recent enactment by Congress of new 
incentive auction authority for the Commission (Spectrum Act). 
Specifically, this item sets out a framework by which two or more 
television licensees may share a single six MHz channel in connection 
with an incentive auction. However, the Report and Order did not act on 
the proposals in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish fixed 
and mobile allocations in the U/V bands or to improve TV service on VHF 
channels. The Report and Order stated that the Commission will 
undertake a broader rulemaking to implement the Spectrum Act's 
provisions relating to an incentive auction for U/V band spectrum, and 
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it believes it will be more efficient to act on new allocations in the 
context of that rulemaking. In addition, the record created in response 
to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking does not establish a clear way 
forward to increase the utility of the VHF bands significantly for the 
operation of television services. The Report and Order states that the 
Commission will revisit this matter in a future proceeding.
    Timetable:

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

298. Radio Experimentation and Market Trials Under Part 5 of the 
Commission's Rules and Streamlining Other Related Rules (ET Docket No. 
10-236)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 303
    Abstract: The Commission initiated this proceeding to promote 
innovation and efficiency in spectrum use in the Experimental Radio 
Service (ERS). For many years, the ERS has provided fertile ground for 
testing innovative ideas that have led to new services and new devices 
for all sectors of the economy. The Commission proposed to leverage the 
power of experimental radio licensing to accelerate the rate at which 
these ideas transform from prototypes to consumer devices and services. 
Its goal is to inspire researchers to dream, discover, and deliver the 
innovations that push the boundaries of the broadband ecosystem. The 
resulting advancements in devices and services available to the 
American public and greater spectrum efficiency over the long term will 
promote economic growth, global competitiveness, and a better way of 
life for all Americans.
    In the Report and Order (R&O), the Commission revised and 
streamlined its rules to modernize the Experimental Radio Service 
(ERS). The rules adopted in the R&O updated the ERS to a more flexible 
framework to keep pace with the speed of modern technological change 
while continuing to provide an environment where creativity can thrive. 
To accomplish this transition, the Commission created three new types 
of ERS licenses--the program license, the medical testing license, and 
the compliance testing license--to benefit the development of new 
technologies, expedite their introduction to the marketplace, and 
unleash the full power of innovators to keep the United States at the 
forefront of the communications industry. The Commission's actions also 
modified the market trial rules to eliminate confusion and more clearly 
articulate its policies with respect to marketing products prior to 
equipment certification. The Commission believes that these actions 
will remove regulatory barriers to experimentation, thereby permitting 
institutions to move from concept to experimentation to finished 
product more rapidly and to more quickly implement creative problem-
solving methodologies.
    Timetable:

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

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f)
    Abstract: The Commission proposed to amend its rules to enable 
enhanced vehicular radar technologies in the 76-77 GHz band to improve 
collision avoidance and driver safety. Vehicular radars can determine 
the exact distance and relative speed of objects in front of, beside, 
or behind a car to improve the driver's ability to perceive objects 
under bad visibility conditions or objects that are in blind spots. 
These modifications to the rules will provide more efficient use of 
spectrum, and enable the automotive and fixed radar application 
industries to develop enhanced safety measures for drivers and the 
general public. The Commission takes this action in response to 
petitions for rulemaking filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (``TMC'') 
and Era Systems Corporation (``Era''). The Report and Order amends the 
Commission's rules to provide a more efficient use of the 76-77 GHz 
band, and to enable the automotive and aviation industries to develop 
enhanced safety measures for drivers and the general public. 
Specifically, the Commission eliminated the in-motion and not-in-motion 
distinction for vehicular radars, and instead adopted new uniform 
emission limits for forward, side, and rear-looking vehicular radars. 
This will facilitate enhanced vehicular radar technologies to improve 
collision avoidance and driver safety. The Commission also amended its 
rules to allow the operation of fixed radars at airport locations in 
the 76-77 GHz band for purposes of detecting foreign object debris on 
runways and monitoring aircraft and service vehicles on taxiways and 
other airport vehicle service areas that have no public vehicle access. 
The Commission took this action in response to petitions for rulemaking 
filed by Toyota Motor Corporation (``TMC'') and Era Systems Corporation 
(``Era''). Petitions for Reconsideration were filed by Navtech Radar, 
Ltd. and Honeywell International Inc.
    Navtech Radar, Ltd. and Honeywell International, Inc., filed 
petitions for reconsideration in response to the Vehicular Radar R&O 
that modified the Commission's Part 15 rules to permit vehicular radar 
technologies and airport-based fixed radar applications in the 76-77 
GHz band.
    The Commission denied Honeywell's petition. Section 1.429(b) of the 
Commission's rules provides three ways in which a petition for 
reconsideration can be granted, and none of these have been met. 
Honeywell has not shown that its petition relies on facts regarding 
fixed radar use which had not previously been presented to the 
Commission, nor does it show that its petition relies on facts that 
relate to events that changed since Honeywell had the last opportunity 
to present its facts regarding fixed radar use.
    The Commission stated in the Vehicular Radar R&O, ``that no parties 
have come forward to support fixed radar applications beyond airport 
locations in this band,'' and it decided not to adopt provisions for 
unlicensed fixed radar use other than those for FOD detection 
applications at airport locations. Because Navtech first participated 
in the proceeding when it filed its petition well after the decision 
was published, its petition fails to meet the timeliness standard of 
Section 1.429(d).

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    In connection with the Commission's decision to deny the petitions 
for reconsideration discussed above, the Commission terminates ET 
Docket Nos. 10-28 and 11-90 (pertaining to vehicular radar).
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/16/11  76 FR 35176
R&O.................................   08/13/12  77 FR 48097
Petition for Reconconsideration.....   11/11/12  77 FR 68722
Reconsideration Order...............   03/06/15  80 FR 12120
Next Action Undetermined............             .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Aamer Zain, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2437, Email: 
aamer.zain@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ68

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

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

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

301. Federal Earth Stations-Non Federal Fixed Satellite Service Space 
Stations; Spectrum for Non-Federal Space Launch Operations; ET Docket 
No. 13-115

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 
U.S.C. 336
    Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to make 
spectrum allocation proposals for three different space related 
purposes. The Commission makes two alternative proposals to modify the 
Allocation Table to provide interference protection for Fixed-Satellite 
Service (FSS) and Mobile-Satellite Service (MSS) earth stations 
operated by Federal agencies under authorizations granted by the 
National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in 
certain frequency bands. The Commission also proposes to amend a 
footnote to the Allocation Table to permit a Federal MSS system to 
operate in the 399.9-400.05 MHz band; it also makes alternative 
proposals to modify the Allocation Table to provide access to spectrum 
on an interference protected basis to Commission licensees for use 
during the launch of launch vehicles (i.e. rockets). The Commission 
also seeks comment broadly on the future spectrum needs of the 
commercial space sector. The Commission expects that, if adopted, these 
proposals would advance the commercial space industry and the important 
role it will play in our Nation's economy and technological innovation 
now and in the future.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/01/13  78 FR 39200
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Nicholas Oros, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0636, Email: nicholas.oros@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK09

302. Authorization of Radiofrequency Equipment; ET Docket No. 13-44

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 
47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 
U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: The Commission is responsible for an equipment 
authorization program for radiofrequency (RF) devices under part 2 of 
its rules. This program is one of the primary means that the Commission 
uses to ensure that the multitude of RF devices used in the United 
States operate effectively without causing harmful interference and 
otherwise comply with the Commission rules. All RF devices subject to 
equipment authorization must comply with the Commission's technical 
requirement before they can be imported or marketed. The Commission or 
a Telecommunication Certification Body (TCB) must approve some of these 
devices before they can be imported or marketed, while others do not 
require such approval. The Commission last comprehensively reviewed its 
equipment authorization program more than 10 years ago. The rapid 
innovation in equipment design since that time has led to ever-
accelerating growth in the number of parties applying for equipment 
approval. The Commission therefore believes that the time is now right 
for us to comprehensively review our equipment authorization processes 
to ensure that they continue to enable this growth and innovation in 
the wireless equipment market. In May of 2012, the Commission began 
this reform process by issuing an Order to increase the supply of 
available grantee codes. With this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM), the Commission continues its work to review and reform the 
equipment authorization processes and rules. This Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking proposes certain changes to the Commission's part 2 
equipment authorization processes to ensure that they continue to 
operate efficiently and effectively. In particular, it addresses the 
role of TCBs in certifying RF equipment and post-market surveillance, 
as well as the Commission's role in assessing TCB performance. The NPRM 
also addressed the role of test laboratories in the RF equipment 
approval process, including

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accreditation of test labs and the Commission's recognition of 
laboratory accreditation bodies, and measurement procedures used to 
determine RF equipment compliance. Finally, it proposes certain 
modifications to the rules regarding TCBs that approve terminal 
equipment under part 68 of the rules that are consistent with our 
proposed modifications to the rules for TCBs that approve RF equipment. 
Specifically, the Commission proposes to recognize the National 
Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) as the organization that 
designates TCBs in the United States and to modify the rules to 
reference the current International Organization for Standardization 
and International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) guides used to 
accredit TCBs.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/03/13  78 FR 25916
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Hugh Van Tuyl, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7506, Fax: 202 
418-1944, Email: hugh.vantuyl@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK10

303.  Operation of Radar Systems in the 76-77 GHz Band (ET 
Docket No. 15-26)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 1; 47 U.S.C. 4(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 
U.S.C. 337
    Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes to authorize 
radar applications in the 76-81 GHz band. The Commission seeks to 
develop a flexible and streamlined regulatory framework that will 
encourage efficient, innovative uses of the spectrum and to allow 
various services to operate on an interference-protected basis. In 
doing so, it further seeks to adopt service rules that will allow for 
the deployment of the various radar applications in this band, both 
within and outside the U.S. The Commission takes this action in 
response to a petition for rulemaking filed by Robert Bosch, LLC 
(Bosch) and two petitions for reconsideration of the 2012 Vehicular 
Radar R&O.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/06/15  80 FR 12120
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/06/15
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   04/20/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Aamer Zain, Federal Communications Commission, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2437, Email: 
aamer.zain@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK29

304.  Spectrum Access For Wireless Microphone Operations (GN 
Docket Nos. 14-166 AND 12-268)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 
47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 
U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rule Making initiates a proceeding 
to address how to accommodate the long-term needs of wireless 
microphone users. Wireless microphones play an important role in 
enabling broadcasters and other video programming networks to serve 
consumers, including as they cover breaking news and broadcast live 
sports events. They enhance event productions in a variety of settings 
including theaters and music venues, film studios, conventions, 
corporate events, houses of worship, and internet webcasts. They also 
help create high quality content that consumers demand and value. 
Recent actions by the Commission, and in particular the repurposing of 
broadcast television band spectrum for wireless services set forth in 
the Incentive Auction R&O, will significantly alter the regulatory 
environment in which wireless microphones operate, which necessitates 
our addressing how to accommodate wireless microphone users in the 
future.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/21/14  79 FR 69387
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/05/15
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   01/26/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Paul Murray, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Office of Engineering and Technology, 445 
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0688, Fax: 202 
418-7447, Email: paul.murray@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK30

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

International Bureau

Long-Term Actions

305. Space Station Licensing Reform (IB Docket No. 02-34)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 
47 U.S.C. 303(g)
    Abstract: The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) to streamline its procedures for reviewing satellite license 
applications. Before 2003, the Commission used processing rounds to 
review those applications. In a processing round, when an application 
is filed, the International Bureau (Bureau) issued a Public Notice 
establishing a cutoff date for other mutually exclusive satellite 
applications, and then considered all those applications together. In 
cases where sufficient spectrum to accommodate all the applications was 
not available, the Bureau directed the applicants to negotiate a 
mutually agreeable solution. Those negotiations took a long time, and 
delayed provision of satellite services to the public. The NPRM invited 
comment on two alternatives for expediting the satellite application 
process. One alternative was to replace the processing round procedure 
with a ``first-come, first-served'' procedure that would allow the 
Bureau to issue a satellite license to the first party filing a 
complete, acceptable application. The other alternative was to 
streamline the processing round procedure by adopting one or more of 
the following proposals: (1) Place a time limit on negotiations; (2) 
establish criteria to select among competing applicants; (3) divide the 
available spectrum evenly among the applicants. In the First Report and 
Order in this proceeding, the Commission determined that different 
procedures were better suited for different kinds of satellite 
applications. For most geostationary orbit (GSO) satellite 
applications, the Commission adopted a first-come, first-served 
approach. For most non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite 
applications, the Commission adopted a procedure in which the available 
spectrum is divided evenly among the qualified applicants. The 
Commission

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also adopted measures to discourage applicants from filing speculative 
applications, including a bond requirement, payable if a licensee 
misses a milestone. The bond amounts originally were $5 million for 
each GSO satellite, and $7.5 million for each NGSO satellite system. 
These were interim amounts. Concurrently with the First Report and 
Order, the Commission adopted an FNPRM to determine whether to revise 
the bond amounts on a long-term basis. In the Second Report and Order, 
the Commission adopted a streamlined procedure for certain kinds of 
satellite license modification requests. In the Third Report and Order, 
the Commission adopted a standardized application form for satellite 
licenses, and adopted a mandatory electronic filing requirement for 
certain satellite applications. In the Fourth Report and Order, the 
Commission revised the bond amounts based on the record developed in 
response to FNPRM. The bond amounts are now $3 million for each GSO 
satellite, and $5 million for each NGSO satellite system.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/19/02  67 FR 12498
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/02/02
Second R&O (Release Date)...........   06/20/03  68 FR 62247
Second FNPRM (Release Date).........   07/08/03  68 FR 53702
Third R&O (Release Date)............   07/08/03  68 FR 63994
FNPRM...............................   08/27/03  68 FR 51546
First R&O...........................   08/27/03  68 FR 51499
FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/27/03
Fourth R&O (Release Date)...........   04/16/04  69 FR 67790
Fifth R&O, First Order on              08/20/04  69 FR 51586
 Reconsideration.
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Clay DeCell, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0803, Email: clay.decell@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH98

306. Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of International 
Telecommunications Services (IB Docket No. 04-112)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 
U.S.C. 201 to 205; * * *
    Abstract: The FCC is reviewing the reporting requirements to which 
entities providing U.S.-international service are subject under 47 CFR 
part 43. The FCC adopted a First Report and Order that eliminated 
certain of those requirements. Specifically, it eliminated the 
quarterly reporting requirements for large carriers and foreign-
affiliated switch resale carriers, 47 CFR 43.61(b) and (c); the circuit 
addition report, 47 CFR 63.23(e); the division of telegraph tolls 
report, 47 CFR 43.53; and the requirement to report separately for U.S. 
offshore points, 43.61(a), 48.82(a). The FCC adopted the Second Report 
and Order that made additional reforms to streamline further and 
modernize the reporting requirements, including requiring that entities 
providing international calling service via Voice over Internet 
Protocol (VoIP) connected to the public switched telephone network 
(PSTN) to submit data regarding their provision of international 
telephone service. The Voice on the Net Coalition (VON Coalition) filed 
a petition requesting that they reconsider requiring VoIP providers 
from reporting their international traffic and revenues.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/12/04  69 FR 29676
First R&O...........................   05/12/11  76 FR 42567
FNPRM...............................   05/12/11  76 FR 42613
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/02/11
Second R&O..........................   01/15/13  78 FR 15615
Petition for Reconsideration........   07/01/13  78 FR 39232
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: David Krech, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1460, Fax: 202 418-2824, Email: 
david.krech@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI42

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

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

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/13/11  76 FR 42625
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/02/11
Report and Order....................   02/15/13  78 FR 11109
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: James Ball, Chief, Policy Division, International 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0427, Email: james.ball@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ77

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

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

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/26/12  77 FR 70400
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/26/12
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   01/15/13
R&O.................................   06/03/14  79 FR 31873

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Final Rule (Announcement of            03/03/15  80 FR 11326
 Effective Date).
Final Rule Effective................   03/03/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-
2824, Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ97

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 157(a); 47 U.S.C. 161; 
47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
    Abstract: The Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) as part of its ongoing efforts to update and streamline 
regulatory requirements. The NPRM initiated a comprehensive review of 
Part 25 of the Commission's rules, which governs the licensing and 
operation of space stations and earth stations. The Commission proposed 
amendments to modernize the rules to better reflect evolving 
technology, to eliminate unnecessary technical and information filing 
requirements, and to reorganize and simplify existing requirements. In 
the ensuing Report and Order, the Commission adopted most of its 
proposed changes and revised over 150 rule provisions. Several 
proposals raised by commenters in the proceeding, however, were not 
within the scope of the original NPRM. To address these and other 
issues, the Commission released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(FNPRM). The FNPRM proposes additional rule changes to facilitate 
international coordination of proposed satellite networks, to revise 
system implementation milestones and the associated bond, and to expand 
the applicability of routine licensing standards.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/08/12  77 FR 67172
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/24/12
Reply Comment Period End............   01/22/13
Report and Order....................   02/12/14  79 FR 8308
FNPRM Comment Period End............   03/02/14
FNPRM...............................   10/21/14  79 FR 65106
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Clay DeCell, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0803, Email: clay.decell@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ98

310. Expanding Broadband and Innovation Through Air-Ground Mobile 
Broadband Secondary Service for Passengers Aboard Aircraft in the 14.0-
14.5 GHz Band; GN Docket No. 13-114

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 324
    Abstract: In this docket, the Commission establishes a secondary 
allocation for the Aeronautical Mobile Service in the 14.0-14.5 GHz 
band and establishes service, technical, and licensing rules for air-
ground mobile broadband. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking requests 
public comment on a secondary allocation and service, technical, and 
licensing rules for air-ground mobile broadband.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM (Release Date).................   05/09/13
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Sean O'More, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2453, Email: sean.omore@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK02

311. Terrestrial Use of the 2473-2495 MHz Band for Low-Power Mobile 
Broadband Networks; Amendments to Rules of Mobile Satellite Service 
System; IB Docket No. 13-213

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
    Abstract: In this docket, the Commission proposes modified rules 
for the operation of the Ancillary Terrestrial Component of the single 
Mobile-Satellite Service system operating in the Big GEO S band. The 
changes would allow Globalstar, Inc. to deploy a low power broadband 
network using its licensed spectrum at 2483.5-2495 MHz under certain 
limited technical criteria, and with the same equipment utilize 
spectrum in the adjacent 2473-2483.5 MHz band, pursuant to technical 
rules for unlicensed operations in that band.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/19/14  79 FR 9445
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/05/14
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lynne Montgomery, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2229, Email: lynne.montgomery@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK16

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

International Bureau

Completed Actions

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

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

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/20/05  70 FR 20508

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R&O.................................   03/08/13  78 FR 14920
NPRM................................   03/18/13  78 FR 14952
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/21/13
2nd R&O and Order on Reconsideration   05/12/14  79 FR 26863
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Howard Griboff, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0657, Fax: 202 418-
2824, Email: howard.griboff@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ96

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Media Bureau

Long-Term Actions

313. Broadcast Ownership Rules

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 
47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309 and 310
    Abstract: Section 202(h) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 
requires the Commission to review its ownership rules every four years 
and determine whether any such rules are necessary in the public 
interest as the result of competition. In 2002, the Commission 
undertook a comprehensive review of its broadcast multiple and cross-
ownership limits examining: Cross-ownership of TV and radio stations; 
local TV ownership limits; national TV cap; and dual network rule. The 
Report and Order replaced the newspaper/broadcast cross-ownership and 
radio and TV rules with a tiered approach based on the number of 
television stations in a market. In June 2006, the Commission adopted a 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking initiating the 2006 review of the 
broadcast ownership rules. The further notice also sought comment on 
how to address the issues raised by the Third Circuit. Additional 
questions are raised for comment in a Second Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking. In the Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, the 
Commission adopted rule changes regarding newspaper/broadcast cross-
ownership, but otherwise generally retained the other broadcast 
ownership rules currently in effect. For the 2010 quadrennial review, 
five of the Commission's media rules are the subject of review: The 
local TV ownership rule; the local radio ownership rule; the newspaper 
broadcast cross-ownership rule; the radio/TV cross-ownership rule; and 
the dual network rule.
    In the 2014 review, the Commission incorporated the record of the 
2010 review, and sought additional data on market conditions and 
competitive indicators. The Commission also sought comment on whether 
to eliminate restrictions on newspaper/radio combined ownership and 
whether to eliminate the radio/television cross-ownership rule in favor 
of reliance on the local radio rule and the local television rule.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/05/01  66 FR 50991
R&O.................................   08/05/03  68 FR 46286
Public Notice.......................   02/19/04  69 FR 9216
FNPRM...............................   08/09/06  71 FR 4511
Second FNPRM........................   08/08/07  72 FR 44539
R&O and Order on Reconsideration....   02/21/08  73 FR 9481
Notice of Inquiry...................   06/11/10  75 FR 33227
NPRM................................   01/19/12  77 FR 2868
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/19/12
FNPRM...............................   05/20/14  79 FR 29010
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7334, Email: 
hillary.denigro@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH97

314. Establishment of Rules for Digital Low-Power Television, 
Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations (MB Docket No. 
03-185)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 336
    Abstract: This proceeding initiates the digital television 
conversion for low-power television (LPTV) and television translator 
stations. The rules and policies adopted as a result of this proceeding 
provide the framework for these stations' conversion from analog to 
digital broadcasting. The Report and Order adopts definitions and 
permissible use provisions for digital TV translator and LPTV stations. 
The Second Report and Order takes steps to resolve the remaining issues 
in order to complete the low-power television digital transition. The 
third Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comment on a number of issues 
related to the potential impact of the incentive auction and the 
repacking process.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/26/03  68 FR 55566
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/25/03
R&O.................................   11/29/04  69 FR 69325
FNPRM and MO&O......................   10/18/10  75 FR 63766
2nd R&O.............................   07/07/11  76 FR 44821
3rd NPRM............................   11/28/14  79 FR 70824
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/29/14
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/29/14
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   01/12/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Shaun Maher, Attorney, Video Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Mass Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2324, Fax: 202 418-2827, Email: 
shaun.maher@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI38

315. Joint Sales Agreements in Local Television Markets (MB Docket No. 
04-256)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 303; * * *
    Abstract: A joint sales agreement (JSA) is an agreement with a 
licensee of a brokered station that authorizes a broker to sell some or 
all of the advertising time for the brokered station in return for a 
fee or percentage of revenues paid to the licensee. The Commission has 
sought comment on whether TV JSAs should be attributed for purposes of 
determining compliance with the Commission's multiple ownership rules.
    In 2014, the Commission determined that for the purposes of 
applying the broadcast ownership rules, a brokered station will be 
attributed to a same market brokering station if the JSA covers more 
than 15 percent of the weekly advertising time of the brokered station. 
The Commission found that television JSAs have the potential to convey 
significant influence over stations operations.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/26/04  69 FR 52464
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/27/04  .......................

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R&O.................................   05/20/14  79 FR 28996
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7334, Email: 
hillary.denigro@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI55

316. Promoting Diversification of Ownership in the Broadcast Services 
(MB Docket No. 07-294)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C. 154(i) 
and (j); 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 
U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 534 and 535
    Abstract: Diversity and competition are longstanding and important 
Commission goals. The measures proposed, as well as those adopted in 
this proceeding, are intended to promote diversity of ownership of 
media outlets. In the Report and Order and Third FNPRM, measures are 
enacted to increase participation in the broadcasting industry by new 
entrants and small businesses, including minority- and women-owned 
businesses. In the Report and Order and Fourth FNPRM, the Commission 
adopts improvements to its data collection in order to obtain an 
accurate and comprehensive assessment of minority and female broadcast 
ownership in the United States. The Memorandum Opinion & Order 
addressed petitions for reconsideration of the rules, and also sought 
comment on a proposal to expand the reporting requirements to non 
attributable interests. In 2014, the Commission proposed a new type of 
FCC registration number for individuals to use on broadcast ownership 
reports.
    Pursuant to a remand from the Third Circuit, the measures adopted 
in the 2009 Diversity Order were put forth for comment in the NPRM for 
the 2010 review of the Commission's Broadcast Ownership rules. The 
Commission sought additional comment in 2014. As directed by the court, 
the Commission considered a socially and economic disadvantaged 
business definition as a possible oasis for favorable regulatory 
treatment.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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R&O.................................   05/16/08  73 FR 28361
Third FNPRM.........................   05/16/08  73 FR 28400
R&O.................................   05/27/09  74 FR 25163
Fourth FNPRM........................   05/27/09  74 FR 25305
MO&O................................   10/30/09  74 FR 56131
NPRM................................   01/19/12  77 FR 2868
5th NPRM............................   01/15/13  78 FR 2934
6th FNPRM...........................   01/15/13  78 FR 2925
FNPRM...............................   05/20/14  79 FR 29010
7th FNPRM...........................   02/26/15  80 FR 10442
Comment Period End..................   03/30/15  .......................
Reply Comment Period End............   04/30/15  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Hillary DeNigro, Chief, Industry Analysis Division, 
Media Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7334, Email: 
hillary.denigro@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ27

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 325; 47 U.S.C. 534
    Abstract: Cable systems and other multichannel video programming 
distributors are not entitled to retransmit a broadcast station's 
signal without the station's consent. This consent is known as 
``retransmission consent.'' Since Congress enacted the retransmission 
consent regime in 1992, there have been significant changes in the 
video programming marketplace. In this proceeding, comment is sought on 
a series of proposals to streamline and clarify the Commission's rules 
concerning or affecting retransmission consent negotiations.
    In the 2014 Report and Order, the Commission adopted a rule 
providing that it is a violation of the duty to negotiate 
retransmission consent in good faith for a television station that is 
ranked among the top four stations to negotiate retransmission consent 
jointly with another such station if the stations are not commonly 
owned and serve the same geographic market.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/28/11  76 FR 17071
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/27/11  .......................
R&O.................................   05/19/14  79 FR 28615
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: 
diana.sokolow@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ55

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

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

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/28/11  76 FR 59963
R&O.................................   03/20/12  77 FR 19480
Order on Recon, FNPRM...............   07/02/13  78 FR 39691
2nd Order on Recon..................   08/05/14  79 FR 45354
2nd FNPRM...........................   08/05/14  79 FR 45397
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: 
diana.sokolow@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ67

319. Accessibility of User Interfaces and Video Programming Guides and 
Menus (MB Docket No. 12-108)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 
47 U.S.C. 303(aa); 47 U.S.C. 303(bb)
    Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to implement sections 204 
and 205 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video 
Accessibility Act. These sections generally require that user 
interfaces on digital apparatus and navigation devices used to view 
video programming be accessible to and usable by individuals who are 
blind or visually impaired.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/18/13  78 FR 36478
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/15/13  .......................

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R&O.................................   12/20/13  78 FR 77210
FNPRM...............................   12/20/13  78 FR 77074
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Diana Sokolow, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: 
diana.sokolow@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK11

320. Network Non-Duplication and Syndicated Exclusivity Rule (MB Docket 
No. 14-29)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 
U.S.C. 303(R); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 339(b); 47 U.S.C.573(b)
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission continues to examine 
whether to eliminate or modify the network no-duplication and 
syndicated exclusivity rules in light of changes in the video 
marketplace in the more than 40 years since these rules were adopted.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/10/14  79 FR 19849
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/12/14  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kathy Berthot, Attorney, Policy Division Media 
Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2120, Email: 
kathy.berthot@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK18

321.  Expansion of Online Public File Obligations to Cable and 
Satellite TV Operators and Broadcast and Satellite Radio Licensees; MB 
Docket No. 14-127

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i)
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes to expand to 
cable operators, satellite TV providers, broadcast radio licensees, and 
satellite radio licensees the requirement that public inspection files 
be posted to the FCC's online database. In 2012, the Commission adopted 
online public file rules for broadcast television stations that 
required them to post public file documents to a central, FCC-hosted 
online database rather than maintain the files locally at their main 
studios. Expanding the online file to other media entities will extend 
the benefits of improved public access to public inspection files and 
ultimately reduce the burden of maintaining these files.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/13/15  80 FR 8031
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/16/15  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kim Matthews, Attorney, Policy Division, Federal 
Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2154, Fax: 202 418-2053, Email: 
kim.matthews@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK23

322.  Promoting Innovation and Competition in the Provision of 
Multichannel Video Programming Distribution Services; MB Docket No. 14-
261

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 
303(r); 47 U.S.C. 325; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 536; 47 U.S.C. 548; 47 
U.S.C. 549; 47 U.S.C. 554; 47 U.S.C. 613
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes new rules to 
account for the fact that video services are being provided 
increasingly over the Internet. In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM), the Commission seeks comment on possible interpretations of the 
term multichannel video programming distributor'' as used in the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act) and seeks comment on 
how each of those interpretations would affect the industry and 
consumers.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/15/15  80 FR 2078
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/17/15  .......................
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   03/02/15  .......................
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brendan Murray, Attorney Advisor, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1573, Email: 
brendan.murray@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK25

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Office of Managing Director

Long-Term Actions

323. Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 159
    Abstract: Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 
47 United States Code 159, requires the FCC to recover the cost of its 
activities by assessing and collecting annual regulatory fees from 
beneficiaries of the activities.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/06/06  71 FR 17410
R&O.................................   08/02/06  71 FR 43842
NPRM................................   05/02/07  72 FR 24213
R&O.................................   08/16/07  72 FR 45908
FNPRM...............................   08/16/07  72 FR 46010
NPRM................................   05/28/08  73 FR 30563
R&O.................................   08/26/08  73 FR 50201
FNPRM...............................   08/26/08  73 FR 50285
2nd R&O.............................   05/12/09  74 FR 22104
NPRM and Order......................   06/02/09  74 FR 26329
R&O.................................   08/11/09  74 FR 40089
NPRM................................   04/26/10  75 FR 21536
R&O.................................   07/19/10  75 FR 41932
NPRM................................   05/26/11  76 FR 30605
R&O.................................   08/10/11  76 FR 49333
NPRM................................   05/17/12  77 FR 29275
R&O.................................   08/03/12  77 FR 46307
NPRM................................   08/17/12  77 FR 49749
NPRM................................   06/10/13  78 FR 34612
R&O.................................   08/23/13  78 FR 52433
NPRM................................   07/03/14  79 FR 37982
R&O.................................   09/11/14  79 FR 54190
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Roland Helvajian, Office of the Managing Director, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554, Phone: 202 418-0444, Email: roland.helvajian@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI79

324. Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules, Concerning Practice 
and Procedure, Amendment of Cores Registration System; MD Docket No. 
10-234

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 158(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 
159(c)(2); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 5 U.S.C. 5514; 31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(1)
    Abstract: This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposes revisions 
intended to make the Commission's Registration System (CORES) more

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feature-friendly and improve the Commission's ability to comply with 
various statutes that govern debt collection and the collection of 
personal information by the Federal Government. The proposed 
modifications to CORES partly include requiring entities and 
individuals to rely primarily upon a single FRN that may, at their 
discretion, be linked to subsidiary or associated accounts; allowing 
entities to identify multiple points of contact; eliminating some of 
our exceptions to the requirement that entities and individuals provide 
their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) at the time of registration; 
requiring FRN holders to provide their email addresses; modifying CORES 
log-in procedures; adding attention flags and automated notices that 
would inform FRN holders of their financial standing before the 
Commission; and adding data fields to enable FRN holders to indicate 
their tax-exempt status and notify the Commission of pending bankruptcy 
proceedings.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/01/11  76 FR 5652
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/03/11
Public Notice.......................   02/15/11
NPRM................................   02/26/15  80 FR 10442
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/30/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Warren Firschein, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
0844, Email: warren.firschein@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ54

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

Long-Term Actions

325. Revision of the Rules To Ensure Compatibility With Enhanced 911 
Emergency Calling Systems

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 134(i); 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 
U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309
    Abstract: In a series of orders in several related proceedings 
issued since 1996, the Federal Communications Commission has taken 
action to improve the quality and reliability of 911 emergency services 
for wireless phone users. Rules have been adopted governing the 
availability of basic 911 services and the implementation of enhanced 
911 (E911) for wireless services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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FNPRM...............................   08/02/96  61 FR 40374
R&O.................................   08/02/96  61 FR 40348
MO&O................................   01/16/98  63 FR 2631
Second R&O..........................   06/28/99  64 FR 34564
Third R&O...........................   11/04/99  64 FR 60126
Second MO&O.........................   12/29/99  64 FR 72951
Fourth MO&O.........................   10/02/00  65 FR 58657
FNPRM...............................   06/13/01  66 FR 31878
Order...............................   11/02/01  66 FR 55618
R&O.................................   05/23/02  67 FR 36112
Public Notice.......................   07/17/02  67 FR 46909
Order to Stay.......................   07/26/02
Order on Reconsideration............   01/22/03  68 FR 2914
FNPRM...............................   01/23/03  68 FR 3214
R&O, Second FNPRM...................   02/11/04  69 FR 6578
Second R&O..........................   09/07/04  69 FR 54037
NPRM................................   06/20/07  72 FR 33948
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/18/07
R&O.................................   02/14/08  73 FR 8617
Public Notice.......................   09/25/08  73 FR 55473
Comment Period End..................   10/18/08
Public Notice.......................   11/18/09  74 FR 59539
Comment Period End..................   12/04/09
FNPRM, NOI..........................   11/02/10  75 FR 67321
Second R&O..........................   11/18/10  75 FR 70604
Order, Comment Period Extension.....   01/07/11  76 FR 1126
Comment Period End..................   02/18/11
Final Rule..........................   04/28/11  76 FR 23713
NPRM................................   08/04/11  76 FR 47114
Second FNPRM........................   08/04/11  76 FR 47114
3rd R&O.............................   09/28/11  76 FR 59916
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/02/11
3rd FNPRM...........................   03/28/14  79 FR 17820
Order Extending Comment Period......   06/10/14  79 FR 33163
3rd FNPRM Comment Period End........   07/14/14
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, 
Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AG34

326. Enhanced 911 Services for Wireline and Multi-Line Telephone 
Systems; PS Docket Nos. 10-255 and 07-117

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 
U.S.C. 222; 47 U.S.C. 251
    Abstract: The policies set forth in the Report and Order will 
assist State governments in drafting legislation that will ensure that 
multi-line telephone systems are compatible with the enhanced 911 
network. The Public Notice seeks comment on whether the Commission, 
rather than States, should regulate multiline telephone systems, and 
whether part 68 of the Commission's rules should be revised.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/11/94  59 FR 54878
FNPRM...............................   01/23/03  68 FR 3214
Second FNPRM........................   02/11/04  69 FR 6595
R&O.................................   02/11/04  69 FR 6578
Public Notice.......................   01/13/05  70 FR 2405
Comment Period End..................   03/29/05
NOI.................................   01/13/11  76 FR 2297
NOI Comment Period End..............   03/14/11
Public Notice (Release Date)........   05/21/12
Public Notice Comment Period End....   08/06/12
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, 
Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AG60

327. In the Matter of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement 
Act

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 229; 47 U.S.C. 1001 to 1008
    Abstract: All of the decisions in this proceeding thus far are 
aimed at implementation of provisions of the Communications Assistance 
for Law Enforcement Act.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/10/97  62 FR 63302
Order...............................   01/13/98  63 FR 1943
FNPRM...............................   11/16/98  63 FR 63639
R&O.................................   01/29/99  64 FR 51462
Order...............................   03/29/99  64 FR 14834
Second R&O..........................   09/23/99  64 FR 51462

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Third R&O...........................   09/24/99  64 FR 51710
Order on Reconsideration............   09/28/99  64 FR 52244
Policy Statement....................   10/12/99  64 FR 55164
Second Order on Reconsideration.....   05/04/01  66 FR 22446
Order...............................   10/05/01  66 FR 50841
Order on Remand.....................   05/02/02  67 FR 21999
NPRM................................   09/23/04  69 FR 56976
First R&O...........................   10/13/05  70 FR 59704
Second R&O..........................   07/05/06  71 FR 38091
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, 
Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AG74

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 
U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 202; 47 U.S.C. 208; 47 U.S.C. 210; 
47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 
U.S.C. 308 to 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 310
    Abstract: This proceeding was separate from the Commission's 
proceeding on Enhanced 911 Emergency Systems (E911) in that it intended 
to implement provisions of the Wireless Communications and Public 
Safety Act of 1999 through the promotion of public safety by the 
deployment of a seamless, nationwide emergency communications 
infrastructure that includes wireless communications services. More 
specifically, the chief goal of the proceeding is to ensure that all 
emergency calls are routed to the appropriate local emergency authority 
to provide assistance. The E911 proceeding goes a step further and was 
aimed at improving the effectiveness and reliability of wireless 911 
dispatchers with additional information on wireless 911 calls.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Fourth R&O, Third NPRM..............   09/19/00  65 FR 56752
NPRM................................   09/19/00  65 FR 56757
Fifth R&O, First R&O, and MO&O......   01/14/02  67 FR 1643
Final Rule..........................   01/25/02  67 FR 3621
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, 
Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH90

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 
U.S.C. 251
    Abstract: The 2004 Report and Order extended the Commission's 
outage reporting requirements to non-wireline carriers and streamlined 
reporting through a new electronic template. Seven petitions for 
reconsideration were filed and remained pending. A Further Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking regarding the unique communications needs of 
airports also remains pending. The 2012 Report and Order extended the 
Commission's outage reporting requirements to interconnected Voice over 
Internet Protocol services where there is a complete loss of 
connectivity that has the potential to affect at least 900,000 user 
minutes. Interconnected VoIP services providers must now file outage 
reports through the same electronic mechanism as providers of other 
services. The Commission indicated that the technical issues involved 
in identifying and reporting significant outages of broadband Internet 
services require further study.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/26/04  69 FR 15761
FNPRM...............................   11/26/04  69 FR 68859
R&O.................................   12/03/04  69 FR 70316
Announcement of Effective Date and     12/30/04  69 FR 78338
 Partial Stay.
Petition for Reconsideration........   02/15/05  70 FR 7737
Amendment of Delegated Authority....   02/21/08  73 FR 9462
Public Notice.......................   08/02/10
NPRM................................   06/09/11  76 FR 33686
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/08/11
R&O.................................   04/27/12  77 FR 25088
Final Rule; Correction..............   01/30/13  78 FR 6216
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brenda Villanueva, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7005.
    RIN: 3060-AI22

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 
U.S.C. 251(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
    Abstract: The notice seeks comment on what additional steps the 
Commission should take to ensure that providers of Voice over Internet 
Protocol services that interconnect with the public switched telephone 
network to provide ubiquitous and reliable enhanced 911 service.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/29/04  69 FR 16193
NPRM................................   06/29/05  70 FR 37307
R&O.................................   06/29/05  70 FR 37273
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/12/05
NPRM................................   06/20/07  72 FR 33948
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/18/07
FNPRM, NOI..........................   11/02/10  75 FR 67321
Order, Extension of Comment Period..   01/07/11  76 FR 1126
Comment Period End..................   02/18/11
2nd FNPRM, NPRM.....................   08/04/11  76 FR 47114
2nd FNPRM Comment Period End........   11/02/11
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, 
Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI62

331. Commercial Mobile Alert System

    Legal Authority: Pub. L. 109-347 title VI; E.O. 13407; 47 U.S.C. 
151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i)
    Abstract: In the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), the 
Commission initiated a comprehensive rulemaking to establish a 
commercial mobile alert system under which commercial mobile service 
providers may elect to transmit emergency alerts to the public. The 
Commission has issued three orders adopting CMAS rules as required by 
statute. Issues raised in an FNPRM regarding testing requirements for 
noncommercial educational and public

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broadcast television stations remain outstanding.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/03/08  73 FR 545
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/04/08
First R&O...........................   07/24/08  73 FR 43009
Second R&O..........................   08/14/08  73 FR 47550
FNPRM...............................   08/14/08  73 FR 47568
FNPRM Comment Period End............   09/15/08
Third R&O...........................   09/22/08  73 FR 54511
Approval of Information Collection     02/13/12  77 FR 41331
 for 2nd R&O.
Order...............................   02/25/13  78 FR 16806
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lisa Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7452, Email: 
lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ03

332. Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements; PS Docket No. 07-114

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: This is related to the proceedings in which the FCC has 
previously acted to improve the quality of all emergency services. 
Wireless carriers must provide specific automatic location information 
in connection with 911 emergency calls to Public Safety Answering 
Points (PSAPs). Wireless licensees must satisfy Enhanced 911 location 
accuracy standards at either a county-based or a PSAP-based geographic 
level.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/20/07  72 FR 33948
R&O.................................   02/14/08  73 FR 8617
Public Notice.......................   09/25/08  73 FR 55473
FNPRM; NOI..........................   11/02/10  75 FR 67321
Public Notice.......................   11/18/09  74 FR 59539
2nd R&O.............................   11/18/10  75 FR 70604
Second NPRM.........................   08/04/11  76 FR 47114
Second NPRM Comment Period End......   11/02/11
Final Rule..........................   04/28/11  76 FR 23713
NPRM, 3rd R&O, and 2nd FNPRM........   09/28/11  76 FR 59916
3rd FNPRM...........................   03/28/14  79 FR 17820
Order Extending Comment Period......   06/10/14  79 FR 33163
3rd FNPRM Comment Period End........   07/14/14
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tom Beers, Chief, Policy & Licensing Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0952, 
Email: tom.beers@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ52

333. 700 MHZ Public Safety Broadband--First Net (PS Docket Nos. 12-94 & 
06-229 and WT 06-150)

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

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/24/13  78 FR 24138
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/24/13
R&O.................................   01/06/14  79 FR 588
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brian Hurley, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2220, Email: brian.hurley@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ99

334. Proposed Amendments to Service Rules Governing Public Safety 
Narrowband Operations in the 769-775 and 799-805 MHZ Bands

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 
U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 337(a); 47 U.S.C. 403
    Abstract: This proceeding seeks to amend the Commission's rules to 
promote spectrum efficiency, interoperability, and flexibility in 700 
MHz public safety narrowband operations (769775/799805 MHz).
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/19/13  78 FR 23529
Final Rule..........................   12/20/14  79 FR 71321
Final Rule Effective................   01/02/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Brian Marenco, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0838, Email: brian.marenco@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK19

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Long-Term Actions

335. Reexamination of Roaming Obligations of Commercial Mobile Radio 
Service Providers

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(n); 47 U.S.C. 154(i) 
and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 U.S.C. 251(a); 47 U.S.C. 253; 47 
U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(1)(B); 47 U.S.C. 309
    Abstract: This rulemaking considers whether the Commission should 
adopt an automatic roaming rule for voice services for Commercial 
Mobile Radio Services and whether the Commission should adopt a roaming 
rule for mobile data services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/21/00  65 FR 69891
NPRM................................   09/28/05  70 FR 56612
NPRM................................   01/19/06  71 FR 3029
FNPRM...............................   08/30/07  72 FR 50085
Final Rule..........................   08/30/07  72 FR 50064
Final Rule..........................   04/28/10  75 FR 22263
FNPRM...............................   04/28/10  75 FR 22338
2nd R&O.............................   05/06/11  76 FR 26199
Order on Recon......................   06/25/14  79 FR 43956
Declaratory Ruling (release date)...   12/18/14
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Catherine Matraves, Deputy Division Chief, SCPD, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1310, Email: 
catherine.matraves@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH83

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336. Review of Part 87 of the Commission's Rules Concerning Aviation 
(WT Docket No. 01-289)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e)
    Abstract: This proceeding is intended to streamline, consolidate, 
and revise our part 87 rules governing the Aviation Radio Service. The 
rule changes are designed to ensure these rules reflect current 
technological advances.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/16/01  66 FR 64785
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/14/02
R&O and FNPRM.......................   10/16/03
FNPRM...............................   04/12/04  69 FR 19140
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/12/04
R&O.................................   06/14/04  69 FR 32577
NPRM................................   12/06/06  71 FR 70710
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/06/07
Final Rule..........................   12/06/06  71 FR 70671
3rd R&O.............................   03/29/11  76 FR 17347
Stay Order..........................   03/29/11  76 FR 17353
3rd FNPRM...........................   01/30/13  78 FR 6276
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0680, Email: 
jeff.tobias@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI35

337. Implementation of the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA) 
and Modernization of the Commission's Competitive Bidding Rules and 
Procedures (WT Docket No. 05-211)

    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 
(j); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 U.S.C. 155(c); 47 U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 
U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 
U.S.C. 325(e); 47 U.S.C. 334; 47 U.S.C. 336; 47 U.S.C. 339; 47 U.S.C. 
554
    Abstract: This proceeding implements rules and procedures needed to 
comply with the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (CSEA). It 
establishes a mechanism for reimbursing Federal agencies' out-of-
spectrum auction proceeds for the cost of relocating their operations 
from certain ``eligible frequencies'' that have been reallocated from 
Federal to non-Federal use. It also seeks to improve the Commission's 
ability to achieve Congress' directives with regard to designated 
entities and to ensure that, in accordance with the intent of Congress, 
every recipient of its designated entity benefits is an entity that 
uses its licenses to directly provide facilities-based 
telecommunications services for the benefit of the public.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/14/05  70 FR 43372
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/26/05
Declaratory Ruling..................   06/14/05  70 FR 43322
R&O.................................   01/24/06  71 FR 6214
FNPRM...............................   02/03/06  71 FR 6992
FNPRM Comment Period End............   02/24/06
Second R&O..........................   04/25/06  71 FR 26245
Order on Reconsideration of Second     06/02/06  71 FR 34272
 R&O.
NPRM................................   06/21/06  71 FR 35594
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/21/06
Reply Comment Period End............   09/19/06
Second Order and Reconsideration of    04/04/08  73 FR 18528
 Second R&O.
Order...............................   02/01/12  77 FR 16470
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum 
Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0660, Email: 
kelly.quinn@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI88

338. Facilitating the Provision of Fixed and Mobile Broadband Access, 
Educational, and Other Advanced Services in the 2150-2162 and 2500-2690 
MHz Bands

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 
307; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 336 and 337
    Abstract: The Commission seeks comment on whether to assign 
Educational Broadband Service (EBS) spectrum in the Gulf of Mexico. It 
also seeks comment on how to license unassigned and available EBS 
spectrum. Specifically, we seek comment on whether it would be in the 
public interest to develop a scheme for licensing unassigned EBS 
spectrum that avoids mutual exclusivity; we ask whether EBS eligible 
entities could participate fully in a spectrum auction; we seek comment 
on the use of small business size standards and bidding credits for EBS 
if we adopt a licensing scheme that could result in mutually exclusive 
applications; we seek comment on the proper market size and size of 
spectrum blocks for new EBS licenses; and we seek comment on issuing 
one license to a State agency designated by the Governor to be the 
spectrum manager, using frequency coordinators to avoid mutually 
exclusive EBS applications, as well as other alternative licensing 
schemes. The Commission must develop a new licensing scheme for EBS in 
order to achieve the Commission's goal of facilitating the development 
of new and innovative wireless services for the benefit of students 
throughout the Nation. In addition, the Commission has sought comment 
on a proposal intended to make it possible to use wider channel 
bandwidths for the provision of broadband services in these spectrum 
bands. The proposed changes may permit operators to use spectrum more 
efficiently, and to provide higher data rates to consumers, thereby 
advancing key goals of the National Broadband Plan.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/02/03  68 FR 34560
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/08/03
FNPRM...............................   07/29/04  69 FR 72048
FNPRM Comment Period End............   01/10/03
R&O.................................   07/29/04  69 FR 72020
MO&O................................   04/27/06  71 FR 35178
FNPRM...............................   03/20/08  73 FR 26067
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/07/08
MO&O................................   03/20/08  73 FR 26032
MO&O................................   09/28/09  74 FR 49335
FNPRM...............................   09/28/09  74 FR 49356
FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/13/09
R&O.................................   06/03/10  75 FR 33729
FNPRM...............................   05/27/11  76 FR 32901
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/22/11
R&O.................................   07/16/14  79 FR 41448
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Schauble, Deputy Chief, Broadband Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0797, Email: 
john.schauble@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ12

339. Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 2155-2175 MHz 
BAND; WT Docket No. 13-185

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 
157; 47

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U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301
    Abstract: This proceeding explores the possible uses of the 2155-
2175 MHz frequency band (AWS-3) to support the introduction of new 
advanced wireless services, including third generation and future 
generations of wireless systems. Advanced wireless systems could 
provide for a wide range of voice data and broadband services over a 
variety of mobile and fixed networks. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking 
(NPRM) sought comment on what service rules should be adopted in the 
AWS-3 band. We requested comment on rules for licensing this spectrum 
in a manner that will permit it to be fully and promptly used to bring 
advanced wireless services to American consumers. Our objective is to 
allow for the most effective and efficient use of the spectrum in this 
band, while also encouraging development of robust wireless broadband 
services. We proposed to apply our flexible, market-oriented rules to 
the band to do so. Thereafter, the Commission released a Further Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), seeking comment on the Commission's 
proposed AWS-3 rules, which include adding 5 megahertz of spectrum 
(2175-80 MHz) to the AWS-3 band, and requiring licensees of that 
spectrum to provide--using up to 25 percent of its wireless network 
capacity--free, two-way broadband Internet service at engineered data 
rates of at least 768 kbps downstream.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/14/07  72 FR 64013
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/14/08
FNPRM...............................   06/25/08  73 FR 35995
FNPRM Comment Period End............   08/11/08
FNPRM...............................   08/20/13  78 FR 51559
FNPRM Comment Period End............   10/16/13
R&O.................................   06/04/14  79 FR 32366
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Deputy Division Chief, Broadband 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7235, Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ19

340. Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in 
the 698-806 MHz Band (WT Docket No. 08-166) Public Interest Spectrum 
Coalition, Petition for Rulemaking Regarding Low Power Auxiliary

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 
154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301 and 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 
U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307 to 309; 47 U.S.C. 316; 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 
U.S.C. 336 and 337
    Abstract: In 2010, the Commission: prohibited the distribution and 
sale of wireless microphones that operate in the 700 MHz Band (TV 
channels 52-69); ordered that the band be cleared of these devices; 
authorized unlicensed wireless microphone operations subject to 
conditions; and sought comment on issues including the operation of low 
power auxiliary stations including wireless microphones in the core TV 
bands (channels 52-36, 38-51), and on license eligibility.
    On June 2, 2014, the Commission released a Second Report and Order 
to provide a limited expansion of the types of entities eligible for a 
low power auxiliary station license under part 74 of its rules to 
include qualifying professional sound companies, as well as owners and 
operators of large venues, as further explained in the order. The 
Commission also (1) denied requests to expand eligibility under part 74 
to include nuclear power plants, but modified a previous waiver 
concerning the operation of unlicensed low power auxiliary devices both 
inside and outside the plants; (2) adopted provisions to condition any 
new LPAS licenses on the requirement to cease operating in repurposed 
UHF spectrum in connection with the Commission's Incentive Auction 
Report and Order in GN Docket No. 12-268 (FCC 14-50); and (3) provided 
newly eligible licensees with an initial and renewal license term not 
to exceed 10years.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/03/08  73 FR 51406
NPRM Comment Period End.............   10/20/08
R&O.................................   01/22/10  75 FR 3622
FNPRM...............................   01/22/10  75 FR 3682
FNPRM Comment Period End............   03/22/10
Public Notice.......................   10/05/12
Second R&O..........................   07/14/14  79 FR 40680
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: G. William Stafford, Attorney, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0563, Email: bill.stafford@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ21

341. Amendment of the Commission's Rules To Improve Public Safety 
Communications in the 800 MHz Band, and To Consolidate the 800 MHz And 
900 MHz Business and Industrial/Land Transportation Pool Channels

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 
U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: This action adopts rules that retain the current site-
based licensing paradigm for the 900 MHz B/ILT ``white space''; adopts 
interference protection rules applicable to all licensees operating in 
the 900 MHz B/ILT spectrum; and lifts, on a rolling basis, the freeze 
placed on applications for new 900 MHz B/ILT licenses in September 
2004--the lift being tied to the completion of rebanding in each 800 
MHz National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) region.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/18/05  70 FR 13143
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/12/05  70 FR 23080
Final Rule..........................   12/16/08  73 FR 67794
Petition for Reconsideration........   03/12/09  74 FR 10739
Order on Reconsideration............   07/17/13  78 FR 42701
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Joyce Jones, Attorney Advisor, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1327, Email: 
joyce.jones@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ22

342. Amendment of Part 101 To Accommodate 30 MHz Channels in the 6525-
6875 MHz Band and Provide Conditional Authorization on Channels in the 
21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz Band (WT Docket No. 04-114)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 
157; 47 U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 
47 U.S.C. 307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319; 47 U.S.C. 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and 
333
    Abstract: The Commission seeks comments on modifying its rules to 
authorize channels with bandwidths of as much as 30 MHz in the 6525-
6875 MHz band. We also propose to allow conditional authorization on 
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channels in the 21.8-22.0 and 23.0-23.2 GHz bands.
    Timetable:

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

343. In the Matter of Service Rules for the 698 to 746, 747 to 762, and 
777 to 792 MHz Bands

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 
47 U.S.C. 309
    Abstract: This is one of several docketed proceedings involved in 
the establishment of rules governing wireless licenses in the 698-806 
MHz band (the 700 MHz band). This spectrum is being vacated by 
television broadcasters in TV channels 52-69. It is being made 
available for wireless services, including public safety and commercial 
services, as a result of the digital television (DTV) transition. This 
docket has to do with service rules for the commercial services, and is 
known as the 700 MHz Commercial Services proceeding.
    Timetable:

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

344. National Environmental Act Compliance for Proposed Tower 
Registrations; in the Matter of Effects on Migratory Birds

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(q); 
47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 309(g); 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.
    Abstract: On April 14, 2009, American Bird Conservancy, Defenders 
of Wildlife, and National Audubon Society filed a Petition for 
Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief. The petitioners request that the 
Commission adopt on an expedited basis a variety of new rules which 
they assert are necessary to comply with environmental statutes and 
their implementing regulations. This proceeding addresses the Petition 
for Expedited Rulemaking and Other Relief.
    Timetable:

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

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303
    Abstract: This proceeding considers rule changes impacting 
miscellaneous part 90 Private Land Mobile Radio rules.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/13/07  72 FR 32582
FNPRM...............................   04/14/10  75 FR 19340
Order on Reconsideration............   05/27/10  75 FR 29677
5th R&O.............................   05/16/13  78 FR 28749
Petition for Reconsideration........   07/23/13  78 FR 44091
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Rodney P Conway, Engineer, Federal Communications 
Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2904, Fax: 202 418-1944, Email: 
rodney.conway@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ37

346. Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission's Rules for Microwave Use 
and Broadcast Auxiliary Service Flexibility

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 157; 
47 U.S.C. 160 and 201; 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 
307 to 310; 47 U.S.C. 319 and 324; 47 U.S.C. 332 and 333
    Abstract: In this document, the Commission commences a proceeding 
to remove regulatory barriers to the use of spectrum for wireless 
backhaul and other point-to-point and point-to-multipoint 
communications.
    Timetable:

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

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347. 2004 and 2006 Biennial Regulatory Reviews--Streamlining and Other 
Revisions of the Commission's Rules Governing Construction, Marking, 
and Lighting of Antenna Structures

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i)-(j) and 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(q)
    Abstract: In this NPRM, in WT Docket No. 10-88, the Commission 
seeks comment on revisions to part 17 of the Commission's rules 
governing construction, marking, and lighting of antenna structures. 
The Commission initiated this proceeding to update and modernize the 
part 17 rules. These proposed revisions are intended to improve 
compliance with these rules and allow the Commission to enforce them 
more effectively, helping to better ensure the safety of pilots and 
aircraft passengers nationwide. The proposed revisions also would 
remove outdated and burdensome requirements without compromising the 
Commission's statutory responsibility to prevent antenna structures 
from being hazards or menaces to air navigation.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/21/10  75 FR 28517
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/20/10
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   08/19/10
R&O.................................   09/24/14  79 FR 56968
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Paul D'Ari, Spectrum and Competition Policy 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1550, Email: paul.dari@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ50

348. Universal Service Reform Mobility Fund (WT Docket No. 10-208)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 155; 47 
U.S.C. 160; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 225; 47 U.S.C. 254; 
47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 303(c); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 
U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 303(y); 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310
    Abstract: This proceeding establishes the Mobility Fund which 
provides an initial infusion of funds toward solving persistent gaps in 
mobile services through targeted, one-time support for the build-out of 
current and next-generation wireless infrastructure in areas where 
these services are unavailable.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/14/10  75 FR 67060
NPRM Comment Period End.............   01/18/11
R&O.................................   11/29/11  76 FR 73830
FNPRM...............................   12/16/11  76 FR 78384
R&O.................................   12/28/11  76 FR 81562
2nd R&O.............................   07/03/12  77 FR 39435
4th Order on Recon..................   08/14/12  77 FR 48453
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Scott Mackoul, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0660.
    RIN: 3060-AJ58

349. Fixed and Mobile Services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 
1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz, 1610-1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500 
MHz, and 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 303 and 310
    Abstract: The Commission proposes steps making additional spectrum 
available for new investment in mobile broadband networks while 
ensuring that the United States maintains robust mobile satellite 
service capabilities. Mobile broadband is emerging as one of America's 
most dynamic innovation and economic platforms. Yet tremendous demand 
growth soon will test the limits of spectrum availability. Some 90 
megahertz of spectrum allocated to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS)--
in the 2 GHz band, Big LEO band, and L-band--are potentially available 
for terrestrial mobile broadband use. The Commission seeks to remove 
regulatory barriers to terrestrial use, and to promote additional 
investments, such as those recently made possible by a transaction 
between Harbinger Capital Partners and SkyTerra Communications, while 
retaining sufficient market-wide MSS capability. The Commission 
proposes to add co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the 2 GHz 
band, consistent with the International Table of Allocations. This 
allocation modification is a precondition for more flexible licensing 
of terrestrial services within the band. Second, the Commission 
proposes to apply the Commission's secondary market policies and rules 
applicable to terrestrial services to all transactions involving the 
use of MSS bands for terrestrial services to create greater 
predictability and regulatory parity with bands licensed for 
terrestrial mobile broadband service. The Commission also requests 
comment on further steps we can take to increase the value, 
utilization, innovation, and investment in MSS spectrum generally.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/15/10  75 FR 49871
NPRM Comment Period End.............   09/30/10
R&O.................................   04/06/11  76 FR 31252
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Blaise Scinto, Chief, Broadband Div., WTB, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1380, Email: blaise.scinto@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ59

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

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

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/29/12  77 FR 18991
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/13/12
R&O.................................   05/24/12  77 FR 33972
Petition for Recon Public Notice....   08/16/12  77 FR 53163
Petition for Recon PN Comment Period   09/27/12
 End.
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Luis Zambrano, Federal Communications Commission, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7925, Email: 
luis.zambrano@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ71

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

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

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/17/12
NPRM................................   04/17/12  77 FR 22720
R&O.................................   05/05/13  78 FR 8229
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Deputy Division Chief, Broadband 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7235, Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ73

352. Promoting Interoperability in the 700 MHz Commercial Spectrum; 
Requests for Waiver and Extension of Lower 700 MHz Band Interim 
Construction Benchmark Deadlines (WT Docket Nos. 12-69 & 12-332)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 
U.S.C. 303(e); 47 U.S.C. 303(f); 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 
U.S.C. 304; 47 U.S.C. 307(a); 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(3); 47 U.S.C. 316(a)(1); 
47 CFR 1.401 et seq.
    Abstract: In the Report and Order, the Commission took steps to 
implement an industry solution to provide interoperable Long Term 
Evolution (LTE) service in the lower 700 MHz band in an efficient and 
effective manner to improve choice and quality for consumers of mobile 
services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/02/12  77 FR 19575
NPRM Comment Period End.............   06/01/12
R&O and Order of Proposed              11/05/13  78 FR 66298
 Modification.
Order on Modification (Release Date)   01/16/14
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jennifer Salhus, Attorney, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-
2823, Email: jsalhus@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ78

353. Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of 
Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions; Docket No. 12-268

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(G); 47 U.S.C. 1452
    Abstract: In February 2012, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job 
Creation Act was enacted (Pub. L. 112-96, 126 Stat. 156 (2012)). Title 
VI of that statute, commonly known as the Spectrum Act, provides the 
Commission with the authority to conduct incentive auctions to meet the 
growing demand for wireless broadband. Pursuant to the Spectrum Act, 
the Commission may conduct incentive auctions that will offer new 
initial spectrum licenses subject to flexible-use service rules on 
spectrum made available by licensees that voluntarily relinquish some 
or all of their spectrum usage rights in exchange for a portion, based 
on the value of the relinquished rights as determined by an auction, of 
the proceeds of bidding for the new licenses. In addition to granting 
the Commission general authority to conduct incentive auctions, the 
Spectrum Act requires the Commission to conduct an incentive auction of 
broadcast TV spectrum and sets forth special requirements for such an 
auction.
    The incentive auction will consist of a reverse auction'' to 
determine the amount of compensation that each broadcast television 
licensee would accept in return for voluntarily relinquishing some or 
all of its spectrum usage rights and a forward auction'' that will 
allow mobile broadband providers to bid for licenses in the reallocated 
spectrum. Broadcast television licensees who elect voluntarily to 
participate in the auction have three basic options: Voluntarily go off 
the air, share their spectrum, or move channels in exchange for 
receiving part of the proceeds from auctioning that spectrum to 
wireless providers.
    In June 2014, the Commission adopted a Report and Order that laid 
out the broad rules for the incentive auction. Consistent with past 
practice, in December 2014, a public notice was issued asking for 
comment specific key components related to implementing the June 2014 
Report and Order. The public notice asking for comment will be followed 
by a public notice with the specific procedures about how to 
participate in the incentive auction. The start of the Incentive 
Auction is planned for early 2016.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/21/12  77 FR 69933
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/02/13
R&O.................................   08/15/14  79 FR 48441
Notice..............................   01/29/15  80 FR 4816
Notice Comment Period End...........   03/13/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Rachel Kazan, Federal Communications Commission, 
445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1500, Email: 
rachel.kazan@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ82

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

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 302; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 
U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310
    Abstract: The Commission proposes rules for the Advanced Wireless 
Services (AWS) H Block that would make available 10 megahertz of 
flexible use. The proposal would extend the widely deployed Personal 
Communications Services (PCS) band, which is used by the four national 
providers as well as regional and rural providers to offer mobile 
service across the nation. The additional spectrum for mobile use will 
help ensure that the

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speed, capacity, and ubiquity of the Nation's wireless networks keeps 
pace with the skyrocketing demand for mobile services.
    Today's action is a first step to implement the congressional 
directive in the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 
(Spectrum Act) to grant new initial licenses for the 1915-1920 MHz and 
1995-2000 MHz bands (the Lower H Block and Upper H Block, respectively) 
through a system of competitive bidding, [Acirc]--unless doing so would 
cause harmful interference to commercial mobile service licenses in the 
1930-1985 MHz (PCS downlink) band. The potential for harmful 
interference to the PCS downlink band relates only to the Lower H Block 
transmissions, and may be addressed by appropriate technical rules, 
including reduced power limits on H Block devices. We, therefore, 
propose to pair and license the Lower H Block and the Upper H Block for 
flexible use, including mobile broadband, aiming to assign the licenses 
through competitive bidding in 2013. In the event that we conclude that 
the Lower H Block cannot be used without causing harmful interference 
to PCS, we propose to license the Upper H Block for full power, and 
seek comment on appropriate use for the Lower H Block, including 
Unlicensed PCS.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/08/13  78 FR 1166
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/06/13
R&O.................................   08/16/13  78 FR 50213
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Daronco, Deputy Division Chief, Broadband 
Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7235, Email: peter.daronco@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ86

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

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

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/10/11  76 FR 26983
R&O.................................   04/11/13  78 FR 21555
Petition for Reconsideration........   06/06/13  78 FR 34015
Order on Reconsideration............   11/08/14  79 FR 70790
FNPRM...............................   11/28/14  79 FR 70837
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Amanda Huetinck, Attorney Advisor, WTB, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-7090, Email: amanda.huetinck@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ87

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

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

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/28/10  75 FR 22352
R&O.................................   03/01/13  78 FR 61023
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2155, Fax: 202 418-7247, Email: tim.maguire@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ88

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

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

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/29/10  75 FR 66709
R&O.................................   05/29/13  78 FR 32165
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Stanislava Kimball, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1306, Email: stanislava.kimball@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ91

358. Radiolocation Operations in the 78-81 GHz Band; WT Docket No. 11-
202

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 307(e)
    Abstract: We amend our rules to permit the certification, 
licensing, and use of foreign object debris (FOD) detection radar 
equipment in the 78-81 GHz band. The presence of FOD on airport 
runways, taxiways, aprons, and ramps poses a significant threat to the 
safety of air travel. FOD detection radar equipment will be authorized 
on a licensed basis under part 90 of our rules. Authorization of other 
potential radiolocation uses of the 78-81 GHz band will be considered 
in other proceedings.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/11/12  77 FR 1661
R&O.................................   07/26/13  78 FR 45072
NPRM................................   03/06/15  80 FR 12120
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2155, Fax: 202 418-7247, Email: tim.maguire@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK04

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359. Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules To Permit 
Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Technology; WT Docket No. 11-6

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 161; 47 U.S.C. 303(g); 
47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 332(c)(7)
    Abstract: We modify our rules to permit the certification and use 
of Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) equipment under part 90 of our 
rules. TETRA is a spectrally efficient digital technology with the 
potential to provide valuable benefits to land mobile radio users, such 
as higher security and lower latency than comparable technologies. It 
does not, however, conform to all of our current part 90 technical 
rules. In the Notice of Proposed Rule Making and Order (NPRM) in this 
proceeding, the Commission proposed to amend part 90 to accommodate 
TETRA technology. We conclude that modifying the part 90 rules to 
permit the certification and use of TETRA equipment in two bands-the 
450-470 MHz portion of the UHF band (421-512 MHz) and Business/
Industrial Land Transportation 800 MHz band channels (809-824/854-869 
MHz) that are not in the National Public Safety Planning Advisory 
Committee (NPSPAC) portion of the band-will give private land mobile 
radio (PLMR) licensees additional equipment alternatives without 
increasing the potential for interference or other adverse effects on 
other licensees.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/11/11  76 FR 27296
R&O.................................   10/10/12  77 FR 61535
Order on Reconsideration............   08/09/13  78 FR 48627
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Tim Maguire, Electronics Engineer, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2155, Fax: 202 418-7247, Email: tim.maguire@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK05

360. Promoting Technological Solutions To Combat Wireless Contraband 
Device Use in Correctional Facilities

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303(a); 47 U.S.C. 303(b); 47 
U.S.C. 307; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309; 47 U.S.C. 310; 47 U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: In this proceeding, the Commission proposes rules to 
encourage development of multiple technological solutions to combat the 
use of contraband wireless devices in correctional facilities 
nationwide. The Commission proposes to streamline rules governing lease 
agreement modifications between wireless providers and managed access 
system operators. It also proposes to require wireless providers to 
terminate service to a contraband wireless device.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   06/18/13  78 FR 36469
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/08/13
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Melissa Conway, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Bureau, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554, Phone: 202 418-2887, Email: melissa.conway@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK06

361. 800 MHz Cellular Telecommunications Licensing Reform; Docket No. 
12-40

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 301 to 303; 47 U.S.C. 308; 47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 332
    Abstract: The proceeding was launched to revisit and update various 
rules governing licensing for the 800 MHz cellular radiotelephone 
service. Most notably, the current site-based model for issuing 
licenses is under review, mindful of the evolution of this commercial 
wireless mobile service since its inception more than 30 years ago and 
the licensing models used for newer wireless telecommunications 
services.
    On November 10, 2014, the FCC released a Report and Order (R&O) and 
a companion Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) to revise 
rules governing the 800 MHz Cellular Service. In the R&O, the FCC 
eliminated various regulatory requirements and streamlined requirements 
remaining in place, while retaining Cellular Service licensees' ability 
to expand into an area that is not yet licensed. In the FNPRM, the FCC 
proposes and seeks comment on additional Cellular Service reforms of 
licensing rules and the radiated power rules, to promote flexibility 
and help foster the deployment of newer technologies such as LTE.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/16/12  77 FR 15665
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/15/12
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   06/14/12
R&O.................................   12/05/14  79 FR 72143
FNPRM...............................   12/22/14  79FR 76268
Final Rule Effective (with 3           01/05/15
 exceptions).
FNPRM Comment Period End............   01/21/15
FNPRM Reply Comment Period End......   02/20/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Nina Shafran, Attorney Advisor, Wireless Bureau, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554, Phone: 202 418-2781, Email: nina.shafran@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK13

362.  Acceleration of Broadband Deployment by Improving 
Wireless Facilities Siting Policies; WT Docket Nos. 13-238, 13-32 and 
WC Docket No. 11-59

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 157; 47 U.S.C. 201; 47 U.S.C. 301; 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 U.S.C. 309; 
47 U.S.C. 1403; 47 U.S.C. 1422; 42 U.S.C. 4332(c); * * *
    Abstract: This rulemaking promotes deployment of wireless 
infrastructure by adopting and clarifying rules, in an effort to reduce 
regulatory obstacles and bring efficiency to wireless facilities and 
construction.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/05/13  78 FR 73144
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/03/14
FNPRM Reply Comment Period End......   03/05/14
Final Rule..........................   01/08/15  80 FR 1238
Final Rule Effective................   02/09/15
Final Rule Effective................   04/08/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Peter Trachtenberg, Deputy Division Chief, SCPD, 
Federal Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 
445 12th

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Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7369, Email: 
peter.trachtenberg@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK22

363.  Updating Competitive Bidding Rules

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 
47 U.S.C. 309(j); 47 U.S.C. 316
    Abstract: This proceeding was initiated to revise some of the 
Commission's general part 1 rules governing competitive bidding for 
spectrum licenses to reflect changes in the marketplace, including the 
challenges faced by new entrants, as well as to advance the statutory 
directive to ensure that small businesses, rural telephone companies, 
and businesses owned by members of minority groups and women are given 
the opportunity to participate in the provision of spectrum-based 
services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/14/14  79 FR 68172
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/06/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Kelly Quinn, Assistant Chief, Auctions and Spectrum 
Access Division, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0660, Email: 
kelly.quinn@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK28

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

Completed Actions

364. Amendment of the Rules Regarding Maritime Automatic Identification 
Systems (WT Docket No. 04-344)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154; 47 U.S.C. 302(a); 47 U.S.C. 303; 47 
U.S.C. 306; 47 U.S.C. 307(e); 47 U.S.C. 332; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 
U.S.C. 161
    Abstract: This action adopts additional measures for domestic 
implementation of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), an advanced 
marine vessel tracking and navigation technology that significantly can 
enhance our Nation's homeland security as well as maritime safety.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Final Rule..........................   01/29/09  74 FR 5117
Final Rule Effective................   03/02/09
Petition for Reconsideration........   04/03/09  74 FR 15271
Final Rule..........................   05/26/11  76 FR 33653
MO&O Terminating Proceeding.........   06/09/11  76 FR 33653
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Jeff Tobias, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-0680, Email: 
jeff.tobias@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ16

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireline Competition Bureau

Long-Term Actions

365. Implementation of the Universal Service Portions of the 1996 
Telecommunications Act

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 et seq.
    Abstract: The Telecommunications Act of 1996 expanded the 
traditional goal of universal service to include increased access to 
both telecommunications and advanced services such as high-speed 
Internet for all consumers at just, reasonable and affordable rates. 
The Act established principles for universal service that specifically 
focused on increasing access to evolving services for consumers living 
in rural and insular areas, and for consumers with low-incomes. 
Additional principles called for increased access to high-speed 
Internet in the Nation's schools, libraries and rural health care 
facilities. The FCC established four programs within the Universal 
Service Fund to implement the statute. The four programs are: Connect 
America Fund (formally known as High-Cost Support) for rural areas; 
Lifeline (for low-income consumers), including initiatives to expand 
phone service for Native Americans; Schools and Libraries (E-rate); and 
Rural Health Care.
    The Universal Service Fund is paid for by contributions from 
telecommunications carriers, including wireline and wireless companies, 
and interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers, 
including cable companies that provide voice service, based on an 
assessment on their interstate and international end-user revenues. The 
Universal Service Administrative Company, or USAC, administers the four 
programs and collects monies for the Universal Service Fund under the 
direction of the FCC.
    On October 16, 2014, the Commission released a Public Notice 
seeking comments on proposed methodology for Connect America Fund 
recipients to measure and report speed and latency performance to fixed 
locations.
    On December 18, 2014, the Commission released a Report and Order 
finalizing decisions necessary to proceed to Phase II of the Connect 
America Fund.
    On December 19, 2014, the Commission released a Second E-rate 
Modernization Order adjusting program rules and support levels in order 
to meet long-term program goals for high speed connectivity.
    On January 30, 2015, the Commission released a Public Notice 
seeking comment on the Alliance of Rural Broadband applicants petition 
for limited waiver of certain RBE letter of credit requirements.
    On February 4, 2015, the Commission released a Public Notice 
seeking comments on NTCA's emergency petition for limited waiver of RBE 
letter of credit bank eligibility requirements.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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Recommended Decision Federal-State     11/08/96  61 FR 63778
 Joint Board, Universal Service.
First R&O...........................   05/08/97  62 FR 32862
Second R&O..........................   05/08/97  62 FR 32862
Order on Reconsideration............   07/10/97  62 FR 40742
R&O and Second Order on                07/18/97  62 FR 41294
 Reconsideration.
Second R&O, and FNPRM...............   08/15/97  62 FR 47404
Third R&O...........................   10/14/97  62 FR 56118
Second Order on Reconsideration.....   11/26/97  62 FR 65036
Fourth Order on Reconsideration.....   12/30/97  62 FR 2093
Fifth Order on Reconsideration......   06/22/98  63 FR 43088
Fifth R&O...........................   10/28/98  63 FR 63993
Eighth Order on Reconsideration.....   11/21/98
Second Recommended Decision.........   11/25/98  63 FR 67837
Thirteenth Order on Reconsideration.   06/09/99  64 FR 30917
FNPRM...............................   06/14/99  64 FR 31780
FNPRM...............................   09/30/99  64 FR 52738

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Fourteenth Order on Reconsideration.   11/16/99  64 FR 62120
Fifteenth Order on Reconsideration..   11/30/99  64 FR 66778
Tenth R&O...........................   12/01/99  64 FR 67372
Ninth R&O and Eighteenth Order on      12/01/99  64 FR 67416
 Reconsideration.
Nineteenth Order on Reconsideration.   12/30/99  64 FR 73427
Twentieth Order on Reconsideration..   05/08/00  65 FR 26513
Public Notice.......................   07/18/00  65 FR 44507
Twelfth R&O, MO&O and FNPRM.........   08/04/00  65 FR 47883
FNPRM and Order.....................   11/09/00  65 FR 67322
FNPRM...............................   01/26/01  66 FR 7867
R&O and Order on Reconsideration....   03/14/01  66 FR 16144
NPRM................................   05/08/01  66 FR 28718
Order...............................   05/22/01  66 FR 35107
Fourteenth R&O and FNPRM............   05/23/01  66 FR 30080
FNPRM and Order.....................   01/25/02  67 FR 7327
NPRM................................   02/15/02  67 FR 9232
NPRM and Order......................   02/15/02  67 FR 10846
FNPRM and R&O.......................   02/26/02  67 FR 11254
NPRM................................   04/19/02  67 FR 34653
Order and Second FNPRM..............   12/13/02  67 FR 79543
NPRM................................   02/25/03  68 FR 12020
Public Notice.......................   02/26/03  68 FR 10724
Second R&O and FNPRM................   06/20/03  68 FR 36961
Twenty-Fifth Order on                  07/16/03  68 FR 41996
 Reconsideration, R&O, Order, and
 FNPRM.
NPRM................................   07/17/03  68 FR 42333
Order...............................   07/24/03  68 FR 47453
Order...............................   08/06/03  68 FR 46500
Order and Order on Reconsideration..   08/19/03  68 FR 49707
Order on Remand, MO&O, FNPRM........   10/27/03  68 FR 69641
R&O, Order on Reconsideration, FNPRM   11/17/03  68 FR 74492
R&O, FNPRM..........................   02/26/04  69 FR 13794
R&O, FNPRM..........................   04/29/04
NPRM................................   05/14/04  69 FR 3130
NPRM................................   06/08/04  69 FR 40839
Order...............................   06/28/04  69 FR 48232
Order on Reconsideration & Fourth      07/30/04  69 FR 55983
 R&O.
Fifth R&O and Order.................   08/13/04  69 FR 55097
Order...............................   08/26/04  69 FR 57289
Second FNPRM........................   09/16/04  69 FR 61334
Order & Order on Reconsideration....   01/10/05  70 FR 10057
Sixth R&O...........................   03/14/05  70 FR 19321
R&O.................................   03/17/05  70 FR 29960
MO&O................................   03/30/05  70 FR 21779
NPRM & FNPRM........................   06/14/05  70 FR 41658
Order...............................   10/14/05  70 FR 65850
Order...............................   10/27/05
NPRM................................   01/11/06  71 FR 1721
Report Number 2747..................   01/12/06  71 FR 2042
Order...............................   02/08/06  71 FR 6485
FNPRM...............................   03/15/06  71 FR 13393
R&O and NPRM........................   07/10/06  71 FR 38781
Order...............................   01/01/06  71 FR 6485
Order...............................   05/16/06  71 FR 30298
MO&O and FNPRM......................   05/16/06  71 FR 29843
R&O.................................   06/27/06  71 FR 38781
Public Notice.......................   08/11/06  71 FR 50420
Order...............................   09/29/06  71 FR 65517
Public Notice.......................   03/12/07  72 FR 36706
Public Notice.......................   03/13/07  72 FR 40816
Public Notice.......................   03/16/07  72 FR 39421
Notice of Inquiry...................   04/16/07
NPRM................................   05/14/07  72 FR 28936
Recommended Decision................   11/20/07
Order...............................   02/14/08  73 FR 8670
NPRM................................   03/04/08  73 FR 11580
NPRM................................   03/04/08  73 FR 11591
R&O.................................   05/05/08  73 FR 11837
Public Notice.......................   07/02/08  73 FR 37882
NPRM................................   08/19/08  73 FR 48352
Notice of Inquiry...................   10/14/08  73 FR 60689
Order on Remand, R&O, FNPRM.........   11/12/08  73 FR 66821
R&O.................................   05/22/09  74 FR 2395
Order & NPRM........................   03/24/10  75 FR 10199
R&O and MO&O........................   04/08/10  75 FR 17872
NOI and NPRM........................   05/13/10  75 FR 26906
Order and NPRM......................   05/28/10  75 FR 30024
NPRM................................   06/09/10  75 FR 32699
NPRM................................   08/09/10  75 FR 48236
NPRM................................   09/21/10  75 FR 56494
R&O.................................   12/03/10  75 FR 75393
Order...............................   01/27/11  76 FR 4827
NPRM................................   03/02/11  76 FR 11407
NPRM................................   03/02/11  76 FR 11632
NPRM................................   03/23/11  76 FR 16482
Order and NPRM......................   06/27/11  76 FR 37307
R&O.................................   12/28/11  76 FR 81562
Order...............................   03/09/12  77 FR 14297
R&O.................................   03/30/12  77 FR 19125
Order...............................   05/23/12  77 FR 30411
3rd Order on Reconsideration........   05/24/12  77 FR 30904
Public Notice.......................   05/31/12  77 FR 32113
FNPRM...............................   06/07/12  77 FR 33896
Public Notice.......................   07/26/12  77 FR 43773
Order...............................   08/30/12  77 FR 52616
Public Notice.......................   02/28/12  77 FR 76345
Public Notice.......................   08/29/12  77 FR 52279
Public Notice.......................   12/12/12  77 FR 74010
5th Order on Reconsideration........   01/17/13  78 FR 3837
Public Notice.......................   02/07/13  78 FR 9020
Public Notice.......................   02/21/13  78 FR 12006
Public Notice.......................   02/22/13  78 FR 12269
Public Notice.......................   03/15/13  78 FR 16456
6th Order on Reconsideration and       03/19/13  78 FR 16808
 MO&O.
MO&O................................   05/08/13  78 FR 26705
R&O.................................   05/06/13  78 FR 26269
R&O.................................   06/03/13  78 FR 32991
Public Notice.......................   06/13/13  78 FR 35632
R&O.................................   06/26/13  78 FR 38227
Order on Reconsideration............   08/08/13  78 FR 48622
Order...............................   03/01/13  78 FR 13935
Public Notice.......................   12/19/13  78 FR 76789
Order...............................   02/28/14  79 FR 11366
Public Notice.......................   03/11/14  79 FR 13599
Public Notice.......................   03/17/14  79 FR 17070
Public Notice.......................   04/18/14  79 FR 21924
R&O.................................   05/21/14  79 FR 29111
Order...............................   05/23/14  79 FR 33705
FNPRM...............................   07/09/14  79 FR 39163
R&O.................................   07/31/14  79 FR 44352
R&O.................................   08/19/14  79 FR 49160
Public Notice.......................   11/20/14  79 FR 69091
R&O.................................   01/27/15  80 FR 4446
2nd R&O.............................   02/04/15  80 FR 5961
Public Notice.......................   02/27/15  80 FR 10658
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Nakesha Woodward, Program Support Assistant, 
Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 
20554, Phone: 202 418-1502, Email: kesha.woodward@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AF85

366. 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review--Telecommunications Service 
Quality Reporting Requirements

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 47 
U.S.C. 303(r); 47 U.S.C. 403
    Abstract: The notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposed to 
eliminate our current service quality reports (Automated Reporting 
Management Information System (ARMIS) Report 43-05 and 43-06) and 
replace them with a more consumer-oriented report. The NPRM proposed to 
reduce the reporting categories from more than 30 to six, and addressed 
the needs of carriers, consumers, State public utility commissions, and 
other interested parties. On February 15, 2005, the Commission adopted 
an Order that extended the Federal-State Joint Conference on Accounting 
Issues until March 1, 2007. On September 6, 2008, the Commission 
adopted a Memorandum Opinion and Order granting conditional forbearance 
from the ARMIS 43-05 and 43-06 reporting requirements to all carriers 
that are required to file these reports.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   12/04/00  65 FR 75657
Order...............................   02/06/02  67 FR 5670
Order...............................   03/22/05  70 FR 14466
MO&O................................   10/15/08  73 FR 60997

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Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis 
Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7380, 
Fax: 202 418-6768, Email: cathy.zima@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH72

367. Access Charge Reform and Universal Service Reform

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 
U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403
    Abstract: On October 11, 2001, the Commission adopted an Order 
reforming the interstate access charge and universal service support 
system for rate-of-return incumbent carriers. The Order adopts three 
principal reforms. First, the Order modifies the interstate access rate 
structure for small carriers to align it more closely with the manner 
in which costs are incurred. Second, the Order removes implicit support 
for universal service from the rate structure and replaces it with 
explicit, portable support. Third, the Order permits small carriers to 
continue to set rates based on the authorized rate of return of 11.25 
percent. The Order became effective on January 1, 2002, and the support 
mechanism established by the Order was implemented beginning July 1, 
2002. The Commission also adopted a Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking additional comment on proposals for 
incentive regulation, increased pricing flexibility for rate-of-return 
carriers, and proposed changes to the Commission's ``all-or-nothing'' 
rule. Comments on the FNPRM were due on February 14, 2002, and reply 
comments on March 18, 2002. On February 12, 2004, the Commission 
adopted a Second Report and Order resolving several issues on which the 
Commission sought comment in the FNPRM. First, the Commission modified 
the ``all-or-nothing'' rule to permit rate-of-return carriers to bring 
recently acquired price cap lines back to rate-of-return regulation. 
Second, the Commission granted rate-of-return carriers the authority 
immediately to provide geographically de-averaged transport and special 
access rates, subject to certain limitations. Third, the Commission 
merged Long Term Support (LTS) with Interstate Common Line Support 
(ICLS). The Commission also adopted a Second FNPRM seeking comment on 
two specific plans that propose establishing optional alternative 
regulation mechanisms for rate-of-return carriers. In conjunction with 
the consideration of those alternative regulation proposals, the 
Commission sought comment on modification that would permit a rate-of-
return carrier to adopt an alternative regulation plan for some study 
areas, while retaining rate-of-return regulation for other of its study 
areas. Comments on the Second FNPRM were due on April 23, 2004, and May 
10, 2004.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/25/01  66 FR 7725
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/26/01
FNPRM...............................   11/30/01  66 FR 59761
FNPRM Comment Period End............   12/31/01
R&O.................................   11/30/01  66 FR 59719
Second FNPRM........................   03/23/04  69 FR 13794
Second FNPRM Comment Period End.....   04/23/04
Order...............................   05/06/04  69 FR 25325
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1572, Email: 
douglas.slotten@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AH74

368. National Exchange Carrier Association Petition

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; 47 U.S.C. 201 and 202; * * 
*
    Abstract: In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) released on 
July 19, 2004, the Commission initiated a rulemaking proceeding to 
examine the proper number of end user common line charges (commonly 
referred to as subscriber line charges or SLCs) that carriers may 
assess upon customers that obtain derived channel T-1 service where the 
customer provides the terminating channelization equipment and upon 
customers that obtain Primary Rate Interface (PRI) Integrated Service 
Digital Network (ISDN) service.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   08/13/04  69 FR 50141
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/12/04
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1572, Email: 
douglas.slotten@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI47

369. IP-Enabled Services; WC Docket No. 04-36

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 152; * * *
    Abstract: The notice seeks comment on ways in which the Commission 
might categorize or regulate IP-enabled services. It poses questions 
regarding the proper allocation of jurisdiction over each category of 
IP-enabled service. The notice then requests comment on whether the 
services comprising each category constitute ``telecommunications 
services'' or ``information services'' under the definitions set forth 
in the Act. Finally, noting the Commission's statutory forbearance 
authority and title I ancillary jurisdiction, the notice describes a 
number of central regulatory requirements (including, for example, 
those relating to access charges, universal service, E911, and 
disability accessibility), and asks which, if any, should apply to each 
category of IP-enabled services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   03/29/04  69 FR 16193
NPRM Comment Period End.............   07/14/04  .......................
First R&O...........................   06/03/05  70 FR 37273
Public Notice.......................   06/16/05  70 FR 37403
First R&O Effective.................   07/29/05  70 FR 43323
Public Notice.......................   08/31/05  70 FR 51815
R&O.................................   07/10/06  71 FR 38781
R&O and FNPRM.......................   06/08/07  72 FR 31948
FNPRM Comment Period End............   07/09/07  72 FR 31782
R&O.................................   08/06/07  72 FR 43546
Public Notice.......................   08/07/07  72 FR 44136
R&O.................................   08/16/07  72 FR 45908
Public Notice.......................   11/01/07  72 FR 61813
Public Notice.......................   11/01/07  72 FR 61882
Public Notice.......................   12/13/07  72 FR 70808
Public Notice.......................   12/20/07  72 FR 72358
R&O.................................   02/21/08  73 FR 9463
NPRM................................   02/21/08  73 FR 9507
Order...............................   05/15/08  73 FR 28057
Order...............................   07/29/09  74 FR 37624
R&O.................................   08/07/09  74 FR 39551
Public Notice.......................   10/14/09  74 FR 52808
Announcement of Effective Date......   03/19/10  75 FR 13235
Public Notice.......................   05/20/10  75 FR 28249
Public Notice.......................   06/11/10  75 FR 33303
NPRM, Order, & NOI..................   06/19/13  78 FR 36679

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Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7958, Fax: 202 418-1413, 
Email: melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AI48

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

    Legal Authority: Not Yet Determined
    Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is 
examining whether its existing rules governing the setting of tariffed 
rates by local exchange carriers (LECs) provide incentives and 
opportunities for carriers to increase access demand endogenously with 
the result that the tariff rates are no longer just and reasonable. The 
Commission tentatively concluded that it must revise its tariff rules 
so that it can be confident that tariffed rates remain just and 
reasonable even if a carrier experiences or induces significant 
increases in access demand. The Commission sought comment on the types 
of activities that caused increases in interstate access demand and the 
effects of such demand increases on the cost structures of LECs. The 
Commission also sought comment on several means of ensuring just and 
reasonable rates going forward. The NPRM invited comment on potential 
traffic stimulation by rate-of-return LECs, price cap LECs, and 
competitive LECs, as well as other forms of intercarrier traffic 
stimulation. Comments were received on December 17, 2007, and reply 
comments were received on January 16, 2008. On February 8, 2011, the 
Commission adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking 
comment on proposed rule revisions to address access stimulation. The 
Commission sought comment on a proposal to require rate-of-return LECs 
and competitive LECs to file revised tariffs if they enter into or have 
existing revenue sharing agreements. The proposed tariff filing 
requirements vary depending on the type of LEC involved. The Commission 
also sought comment on other record proposals and on possible rules for 
addressing access stimulation in the context of intra-MTA call 
terminations by CMRS providers. Comments were filed on April 1, 2011, 
and reply comments were filed on April 18, 2011. In the USF/ICC 
Transformation Order, we defined access stimulation. The access 
stimulation definition we adopted has two conditions: (1) A revenue 
sharing condition; and (2) an additional traffic volume condition, 
which is met where the LEC either; (a) has a three-to-one interstate 
terminating-to-originating traffic ratio in a calendar month; or (b) 
has had more than a 100 percent growth in interstate originating and/or 
terminating switched access minutes of use in a month compared to the 
same month in the preceding year. If both conditions are satisfied, the 
LEC generally must file revised tariffs to account for its increased 
traffic.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/15/07  72 FR 64179
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/17/07
FNPRM...............................   03/02/11  76 FR 11632
R&O and FNPRM.......................   12/08/11  76 FR 76623
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Douglas Slotten, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1572, Email: 
douglas.slotten@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ02

371. Jurisdictional Separations

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 154(j); 47 
U.S.C. 205; 47 U.S.C. 221(c); 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 
410
    Abstract: Jurisdictional separations is the process, pursuant to 
part 36 of the Commission's rules, by which incumbent local exchange 
carriers apportion regulated costs between the intrastate and 
interstate jurisdictions. In 1997, the Commission initiated a 
proceeding seeking comment on the extent to which legislative changes, 
technological changes, and market changes warrant comprehensive reform 
of the separations process. In 2001, the Commission adopted the 
Federal-State Joint Board on Jurisdictional Separations' recommendation 
to impose an interim freeze on the part 36 category relationships and 
jurisdictional cost allocation factors for a period of five years, 
pending comprehensive reform of the part 36 separations rules. In 2006, 
the Commission adopted an Order and Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, which extended the separations freeze for a period of three 
years and sought comment on comprehensive reform. In 2009, the 
Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations freeze 
an additional year to June 2010. In 2010, the Commission adopted a 
Report and Order extending the separations freeze for an additional 
year to June 2011. In 2011, the Commission adopted a Report and Order 
extending the separations freeze for an additional year to June 2012. 
In 2012, the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the 
separations freeze for an additional two years to June 2014. In 2014, 
the Commission adopted a Report and Order extending the separations 
freeze for an additional three years to June 2017.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/05/97  62 FR 59842
NPRM Comment Period End.............   12/10/97  .......................
Order...............................   06/21/01  66 FR 33202
Order and FNPRM.....................   05/26/06  71 FR 29882
Order and FNPRM Comment Period End..   08/22/06  .......................
R&O.................................   05/15/09  74 FR 23955
R&O.................................   05/25/10  75 FR 30301
R&O.................................   05/27/11  76 FR 30840
R&O.................................   05/23/12  77 FR 30410
R&O.................................   06/13/14  79 FR 36232
Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Hunter, Attorney-Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1520, Email: john.hunter@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ06

372. Service Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Infrastructure and 
Operating Data Gathering (WC Docket Nos. 08-190, 07-139, 07-204, 07-
273, 07-21)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 to 155; 47 U.S.C. 160 and 161; 47 
U.S.C. 20 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 215; 47 U.S.C. 218 to 220; 47 U.S.C. 251 to 
271; 47 U.S.C. 303(r) and 332; 47 U.S.C. 403; 47 U.S.C. 502 and 503
    Abstract: This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) tentatively 
proposes to collect infrastructure and operating data that is tailored 
in scope to be consistent with Commission objectives from all 
facilities-based providers of broadband and telecommunications. 
Similarly, the NPRM also tentatively proposes to

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collect data concerning service quality and customer satisfaction from 
all facilities-based providers of broadband and telecommunications. The 
NPRM seeks comment on the proposals, on the specific information to be 
collected, and on the mechanisms for collecting information. On June 
27, 2013, the Commission adopted a Report and Order addressing 
collection of broadband deployment data from facilities-based 
providers.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   10/15/08  73 FR 60997
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/14/08  .......................
Reply Comment Period End............   12/15/08  .......................
NPRM................................   02/28/11  76 FR 12308
NPRM Comment Period End.............   03/30/11  .......................
Reply Comment Period End............   04/14/11  .......................
R&O.................................   08/13/13  78 FR 49126
Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Cathy Zima, Deputy Chief, Industry Analysis 
Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7380, 
Fax: 202 418-6768, Email: cathy.zima@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ14

373. FORM 477; Development of Nationwide Broadband Data To Evaluate 
Reasonable and Timely Deployment of Advanced Services to All Americans

    Legal Authority: 15 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 252; 47 U.S.C. 257; 47 
U.S.C. 271; 47 U.S.C. 1302; 47 U.S.C. 160(b); 47 U.S.C. 161(a)(2)
    Abstract: The Report and Order streamlined and reformed the 
Commission's Form 477 Data Program, which is the Commission's primary 
tool to collect data on broadband and telephone services.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   05/16/07  72 FR 27519
Order...............................   07/02/08  73 FR 37861
Order...............................   10/15/08  73 FR 60997
NPRM................................   02/08/11  76 FR 10827
Order...............................   06/27/13  78 FR 49126
Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Carol Simpson, Deputy Chief, Policy Division, 
Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security 
Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-2391, 
Fax: 202 418-2816, Email: carol.simpson@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ15

374. Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation 
Requirements (WC Docket No. 07-244)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 154(j); 
47 U.S.C. 251; 47 U.S.C. 303(r)
    Abstract: In 2007, the Commission released a Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking in WC Docket No. 07-244. The Notice sought comment on 
whether the Commission should adopt rules specifying the length of the 
porting intervals or other details of the porting process. It also 
tentatively concluded that the Commission should adopt rules reducing 
the porting interval for wireline-to-wireline and intermodal simple 
port requests, specifically, to a 48-hour porting interval.
    In the Local Number Portability Porting Interval and Validation 
Requirements First Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, released on May 13, 2009, the Commission reduced the 
porting interval for simple wireline and simple intermodal port 
requests, requiring all entities subject to its local number 
portability (LNP) rules to complete simple wireline-to-wireline and 
simple intermodal port requests within one business day. In a related 
Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM), the Commission sought 
comment on what further steps, if any, the Commission should take to 
improve the process of changing providers.
    In the LNP Standard Fields Order, released on May 20, 2010, the 
Commission adopted standardized data fields for simple wireline and 
intermodal ports. The Order also adopts the NANC's recommendations for 
porting process provisioning flows and for counting a business day in 
the context of number porting.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   02/21/08  73 FR 9507
R&O and FNPRM.......................   07/02/09  74 FR 31630
R&O.................................   06/22/10  75 FR 35305
Public Notice.......................   12/21/11  76 FR 79607
Public Notice.......................   06/06/13  78 FR 34015
Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Melissa Kirkel, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street 
SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-7958, Fax: 202 418-1413, 
Email: melissa.kirkel@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ32

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

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

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

376. Rural Call Completion; WC Docket No. 13-39

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 
47 U.S.C. 202(a); 47 U.S.C. 218; 47 U.S.C. 220(a); 47 U.S.C. 257(a); 47 
U.S.C. 403
    Abstract: The recordkeeping, retention, and reporting requirements 
in the Report and Order improve the Commission's ability to monitor 
problems with completing calls to rural areas, and enforce restrictions 
against blocking, choking, reducing, or restricting calls. The Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought comment on additional measures 
intended to further ensure reasonable and nondiscriminatory service to 
rural areas. The Report and Order applies new recordkeeping, retention, 
and reporting requirements to providers of long-distance voice service 
that make the

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initial long-distance call path choice for more than 100,000 domestic 
retail subscriber lines which, in most cases, is the calling party's 
long-distance provider. Covered providers are required to file 
quarterly reports and retain the call detail records for at least six 
calendar months. Qualifying providers may certify that they meet a Safe 
Harbor which reduces their reporting and retention obligations, or seek 
a waiver of these rules from the Wireline Competition Bureau, in 
consultation with the Enforcement Bureau. The Report and Order also 
adopts a rule prohibiting all originating and intermediate providers 
from causing audible ringing to be sent to the caller before the 
terminating provider has signaled that the called party is being 
alerted.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   04/12/13  78 FR 21891
Public Notice.......................   05/07/13  78 FR 26572
NPRM Comment Period End.............   05/28/13  .......................
R&O and FNPRM.......................   12/17/13  78 FR 76218
PRA 60 Day Notice...................   12/30/13  78 FR 79448
FNPRM Comment Period End............   02/18/14  .......................
PRA Comments Due....................   03/11/14  .......................
Public Notice.......................   05/06/14  79 FR 25682
Order on Reconsideration............   12/10/14  79 FR 73227
Erratum.............................   01/08/15  80 FR 1007
Next Action Undetermined............  .........  .......................
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: John Visclosky, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0825, Email: john.visclosky@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ89

377. Rates for Inmate Calling Services; WC Docket No. 12-375

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to (j); 47 U.S.C. 
225; 47 U.S.C. 276; 47 U.S.C. 303(r); 47 CFR 64
    Abstract: In the Report and Order portion of this document, the 
Federal Communications Commission adopts rule changes to bring high 
interstate inmate calling service (ICS) rates into compliance with the 
statutory mandate of being just, reasonable, and fair. In the Report 
and Order, the Commission requires that ICS rates be cost-based and 
concludes that site commission payments are not a cost of providing the 
ICS service. The Commission addresses ICS rates and adopts both interim 
safe harbor rates and per-minute interim interstate rate caps. The 
Commission requires that ancillary service charges be cost-based, and 
concludes that rates for the use of TTY equipment for the deaf and 
hard-of-hearing may not be any higher than rates for other ICS 
services. Finally, the Commission addresses collect-calling only 
requirements at correctional facilities, requires an annual 
certification filing, and initiates a mandatory data collection. In the 
Further Notice portion of the item, the Commission asks a number of 
questions about the future of ICS rate reform. In the Second Further 
Notice, the Commission asks additional questions about ICS rate reform 
including the regulation of intrastate ICS.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/22/13  78 FR 4369
FNPRM...............................   11/13/13  78 FR 68005
R&O.................................   11/13/13  78 FR 67956
FNPRM Comment Period End............   12/20/13
Announcement of Effective Date......   06/20/14  79 FR 33709
2nd FNPRM...........................   11/21/14  79 FR 69682
2nd FNPRM Comment Period End........   01/15/15
2nd FNPRM Reply Comment Period End..   01/20/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Lynne H Engledow, Assistant Division Chief, Pricing 
Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission, Wireline 
Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 
202 418-1520, Fax: 202 418-1567, Email: lynne.engledow@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK08

378. Comprehensive Review of the Part 32 Uniform System of Accounts (WC 
Docket No. 14-130)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i); 47 U.S.C. 201(b); 
47 U.S.C. 219; 47 U.S.C. 220
    Abstract: The Commission initiates a rulemaking proceeding to 
review the Uniform System of Accounts (USOA) to consider ways to 
minimize the compliance burdens on incumbent local exchange carriers 
while ensuring that the agency retains access to the information it 
needs to fulfill its regulatory duties. n light of the Commission's 
actions in areas of price cap regulation, universal service reform, and 
inter-carrier compensation reform, the Commission stated that it is 
likely appropriate to streamline the existing rules even though those 
reforms may not have eliminated the need for accounting data for some 
purposes. The Commission's analysis and proposals are divided into 
three parts. First, the Commission proposes to streamline the USOA 
accounting rules while preserving their existing structure. Second, the 
Commission seeks more focused comment on the accounting requirements 
needed for price cap carriers to address our statutory and regulatory 
obligations. Third, the Commission seeks comment on several related 
issues, including state requirements, rate effects, implementation, 
continuing property records, and legal authority.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   09/15/14  79 FR 54942
NPRM Comment Period End.............   11/14/14
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   12/15/14
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Robin Cohn, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2747, Email: robin.cohn@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK20

379. Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet; (WC Docket No. 14-28)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to 
(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b)
    Abstract: In January of 2014, the D.C. Circuit in Verizon v. FCC 
struck down the no-blocking and no-unreasonable discrimination rules 
contained in the 2010 Open Internet Order, invalidating the 
Commission's attempt to create legally enforceable standards to 
preserve the open Internet. In response to Verizon, in May 2014, the 
Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (2014 Open Internet 
NPRM) that sought comment on a fundamental question: What is the right 
public policy to ensure that the Internet remains open? After careful 
review of the record generated by the 2014 Open Internet NPRM, the 
Commission issued a combined Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory 
Ruling, and Order in this proceeding. The Report and Order established 
bright-line rules banning three specific practices that invariably harm 
the open Internet: Blocking,

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Throttling, and Paid Prioritization, and applied those rules to both 
fixed and mobile broadband Internet access service. In addition, the 
Report and Order put in place a general conduct standard to prevent a 
broadband service provider from unreasonably interfering with or 
disadvantaging the ability of end users to access content, 
applications, services or devices offered by edge providers. The Report 
and Order also strengthened the transparency rules that remained in 
place following Verizon.
    In order to provide the best possible legal foundation for these 
rules, the Commission's Declaratory Ruling reclassified broadband 
Internet access service as a telecommunications service subject to 
title II of the Communications Act. Finally, in order to tailor title 
II to the 21st century broadband ecosystem, the Commission issued an 
Order forbearing from the majority of title II provisions, leaving in 
place a light-touch regime that will support regulatory action while 
simultaneously encouraging broadband investment, innovation, and 
deployment.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   07/01/14  79 FR 37448
NPRM Comment Period End.............   08/15/14
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   09/10/14
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Zachary Ross, Law Clerk, Competiton Policy 
Division, WCB, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554, Phone: 202 418-1033, Email: zachary.ross@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK21

380. Emerging Wireline Networks and Services; GN Docket No 13-
5, WC Docket No. 05-25

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 214; 47 U.S.C. 251; * * *
    Abstract: This proceeding seeks to strengthen public safety, pro-
consumer and pro-competition policies and protections in a manner 
appropriate for technology transitions that are underway and for 
networks and services that emerge from those transitions.The Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking proposed new rules to ensure reliable backup power 
for consumers of IP-based voice and data services across networks that 
provide residential fixed service that substitutes for and improves 
upon the kind of traditional telephony used by people to dial 911. It 
also proposed new and revised rules to protect consumers by ensuring 
they are informed about their choices and the services provided to them 
when carriers retire legacy facilities (e.g., copper networks) and seek 
to discontinue legacy services (e.g., basic voice service). Finally, it 
proposed revised rules to protect competition where it exists today, so 
that the mere change of a network facility or discontinuance of a 
legacy service does not deprive small- and medium-size business, 
schools, libraries, and other enterprises of the ability to choose the 
kinds of innovative services that best suit their needs.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   01/06/15  80 FR 450
NPRM Comment Period End.............   02/05/15
NPRM Reply Comment Period End.......   03/09/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Michele Levy Berlove, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-1477, Email: michele.berlove@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK32

381. Modernizing Common Carrier Rules, WC Docket No 15-33

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152(a); 47 U.S.C.154(j); 
47 U.S.C.154(i); 47 U.S.C.160 to 161; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 U.S.C. 
214; 47 U.S.C.218 to 221; 47 U.S.C.225 to 228; 47 U.S.C.254; 47 
U.S.C.303; 47 U.S.C.308; 47 U.S.C.403; 47 U.S.C.410; 47 U.S.C. 571; 47 
U.S.C.1302; 52 U.S.C. 30141
    Abstract: The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) seeks to 
update our rules to better reflect current requirements and technology 
by removing outmoded regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR). The Notice proposes to update the CFR by (1) eliminating certain 
rules from which the Commission has forborn, and (2) eliminating 
references to telegraph service in certain rules. We propose to 
eliminate several rules from which the Commission has granted 
unconditional forbearance for all carriers. These are: (1) Section 
64.804(c)-(g), which governs a carrier's recordkeeping and other 
obligations when it extends to federal candidates unsecured credit for 
communications service; (2) sections 42.4, 42.5, and 42.7, which 
require carriers to preserve certain records; (3) section 64.301, which 
requires carriers to provide communications service to foreign 
governments for international communications; (4) section 64.501, 
governing telephone companies' obligations when recording telephone 
conversations; (5) section 64.5001(a)-(c)(2), and (c)(4), which imposes 
certain reporting and certification requirements for prepaid calling 
card providers; and (6) section 64.1, governing traffic damage claims 
for carriers engaged in radio-telegraph, wire-telegraph, or ocean-cable 
service. We also propose to remove references to telegraph from certain 
sections of the Commission's rules. This proposal is consistent with 
Recommendation 5.38 of the Process Reform Report. Specifically, we 
propose to remove telegraph from: (1) section 36.126 (separations); (2) 
section 54.706(a)(13) (universal service contributions); and (3) 
sections 63.60(c), 63.61, 63.62, 63.65(a)(4), 63.500(g), 63.501(g), and 
63.504(k) (discontinuance).
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM (Release Date).................   02/06/15
Next Action Undetermined............
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: Denise Coca, Assistant Division Chief, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-0574, Email: denise.coca@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AK33

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC)

Wireline Competition Bureau

Completed Actions

382. Preserving the Open Internet; Broadband Industry Practices

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151; 47 U.S.C. 152; 47 U.S.C. 154(i) to 
(j); 47 U.S.C. 201(b)
    Abstract: In 2009, the FCC launched a public process to determine 
whether and what actions might be necessary to preserve the 
characteristics that have allowed the Internet to grow into an 
indispensable platform supporting our Nation's economy and civic life. 
After receiving input from more than 100,000 individuals and 
organizations and several public workshops, this process

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has made clear that the Internet has thrived because of its freedom and 
openness--the absence of any gatekeeper blocking lawful uses of the 
network, or picking winners and losers online. The Open Internet Order 
builds on the bipartisan Internet Policy Statement the Commission 
adopted in 2005.
    The Order requires that all broadband providers are required to be 
transparent by disclosing their network management practices, 
performance, and commercial terms. Fixed providers may not block lawful 
content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices; they also may 
not unreasonably discriminate in transmitting lawful network traffic. 
Mobile providers may not block access to lawful Web sites or 
applications that compete with their voice or video telephony services. 
All providers may engage in ``reasonable network management,'' such as 
managing the network to address congestion or security issues. The 
rules do not prevent broadband providers from offering specialized 
services, such as facilities-based VoIP; do not prevent providers from 
blocking unlawful content or unlawful transfers of content; and do not 
supersede any obligation or authorization a provider may have to 
address the needs of emergency communications or law enforcement, 
public safety, or national security authorities.
    In January 2014, the D.C. Circuit in Verizon v. FCC struck down the 
no-blocking and no-discrimination rules contained in the 2010 Open 
Internet Order, for the second time invalidating the Commission's 
attempt to create legally enforceable standards to preserve the open 
Internet. Consequently, the docket has been closed and a new one 
opened, WC Docket No. 14-28.
    Timetable:

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               Action                    Date            FR Cite
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NPRM................................   11/30/09  74 FR 62638
NPRM Comment Period End.............   04/26/10
Public Notice.......................   09/10/10  75 FR 55297
Comment Period End..................   11/04/10
Order...............................   09/23/11  76 FR 59192
OMB Approval Notice.................   09/21/11  76 FR 58512
Rules Effective.....................   11/20/11
Public Notice Petition for             11/14/11  76 FR 74721
 Reconsideration.
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    Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes.
    Agency Contact: R. Matthew Warner, Attorney Advisor, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
Phone: 202 418-2419, Email: matthew.warner@fcc.gov.
    RIN: 3060-AJ30

383. Electronic Tariff Filing System (WC Docket No. 10-141)

    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151 and 154; 47 U.S.C. 201 to 205; 47 
U.S.C. 218 and 222; 47 U.S.C. 225 to 226; 47 U.S.C. 228 and 254; 47 
U.S.C. 403
    Abstract: Section 402(b)(1)(A)(iii) of the Telecommunications Act 
of 1996 added section 204(a)(3) to the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, providing for streamlined tariff filings by local exchange 
carriers. On September 6, 1996, in an effort to meet the goals of the 
1996 Act, the Commission released the Tariff Streamlining NPRM, 
proposing measures to implement the tariff streamlining requirements of 
section 204(a)(3). Among other suggestions, the Commission proposed 
requiring LECs to file tariffs electronically. The Commission began 
implementing the electronic filing of tariffs on January 31, 1997, when 
it released the Streamlined Tariff Order. On November 17, 1997, the 
Bureau made this electronic system, known as the Electronic Tariff 
Filing System (EFTS), available for voluntary filing by incumbent LECs. 
The Bureau also announced that the use of ETFS would become mandatory 
for all incumbent LECs in 1998. On May 28, 1998, in the ETFS Order, the 
Bureau established July 1, 1998, as the date after which incumbent LECs 
would be required to use ETFS to file tariffs and associated documents. 
The Commission deferred consideration of establishing mandatory 
electronic filing for non-incumbent LECs until the conclusion of a 
proceeding considering the mandatory detariffing of interstate long 
distance services. On June 9, 2011, the Commission adopted rule 
revisions to require all tariff filers to file tariffs using ETFS. 
Carriers were given a 60-day window in order to make their initial 
filings on ETFS. On October 13, 2011, the Commission announced that all 
tariff filers should file their initial Base Document and/or 
Informational Tariff using the ETFS between November 17, 2011, and 
January 17, 2012. As of January 17, 2012, all carriers are required to 
use ETFS on a going-forward basis to file their tariff documents.
    Timetable:

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

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