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and 101
[ET Docket No. 15–170; DA 16–348]
Incorporating the American National
Standard for Compliance Testing of
Transmitters Used in Licensed Radio
Services (ANSI C63.26–2015) Into the
Commission’s Rules
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
In this document, the
Commission acknowledges the
publication of ANSI C63.26–2015
‘‘American National Standard for
Compliance Testing of Transmitters
Used in Licensed Radio Services’’ and
seeks comment on incorporating it into
the Commission’s rules by reference as
part of an open rulemaking proceeding
that addresses its equipment
authorization (EA) rules and
procedures. The standard was recently
published and is now an ‘‘active
standard’’—that is, the standards
association considers it to be valid,
current, and approved.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
May 5, 2016. Reply Comment Date: May
16, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Pursuant to sections 1.415
and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules, 47
CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may
file comments and reply comments on
or before the dates indicated on this
document. Comments may be filed
using the Commission’s Electronic
Comment Filing System (ECFS). See
Electronic Filing of Documents in
Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121
(1998).
Electronic Filers: Comments may be
filed electronically using the Internet by
accessing the ECFS: https://
fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/.
Paper Filers: Parties who choose to
file by paper must file an original and
one copy of each filing. If more than one
docket or rulemaking number appears in
the caption of this proceeding, filers
must submit two additional copies for
each additional docket or rulemaking
number. Filings can be sent by hand or
messenger delivery, by commercial
overnight courier, or by first-class or
overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All
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Commission’s Secretary, Office of the
Secretary, Federal Communications
Commission.
All hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the
Commission’s Secretary must be
delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445
12th St. SW., Room TW–A325,
Washington, DC 20554. The filing hours
are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand
deliveries must be held together with
rubber bands or fasteners. Any
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of before entering the building.
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and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300
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Washington DC 20554. People with
Disabilities: To request materials in
accessible formats for people with
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electronic files, audio format), send an
email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the
Consumer & Governmental Affairs
Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202–
418–0432 (tty).
Comments, reply comments, and ex
parte submissions will be available for
public inspection during regular
business hours in the FCC Reference
Center, Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street SW., CY–
A257, Washington, DC 20554. These
documents will also be available via
ECFS. Documents will be available
electronically in ASCII, Microsoft Word,
and/or Adobe Acrobat.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brian Butler, Office of Engineering and
Technology, (202) 418–2702, email:
Brian.Butler@fcc.gov, TTY (202) 418–
2989.
This is a
summary of the Commission’s (Public
Notice) ET Docket No 15–170, released
April 1, 2016. The full text of this
document is available for inspection
and copying during normal business
hours in the FCC Reference Center
(Room CY–A257), 445 12th Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20554. The full text
may also be downloaded at:
www.fcc.gov. People with Disabilities:
To request materials in accessible
formats for people with disabilities
(Braille, large print, electronic files,
audio format), send an email to fcc504@
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Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–
418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432 (tty).
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Synopsis
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By this Synopsis, we acknowledge the
publication of ANSI C63.26–2015
‘‘American National Standard for
Compliance Testing of Transmitters
Used in Licensed Radio Services,’’ and
seek comment on incorporating it into
the Commission’s rules by reference as
part of an open rulemaking proceeding
that addresses our equipment
authorization (EA) rules and
procedures. Comments and reply
comments should be filed in the
existing EA docket, ET Docket No. 15–
170.
As background, ANSI C63.26 was
developed by the ANSI ASC C63 in
order to provide manufacturers and test
laboratories with the reliable and
consistent measurement procedures
necessary to demonstrate that
transmitters used in licensed radio
services comply with the Commission’s
technical requirements. The standard
was recently published and is now an
‘‘active standard’’—that is, the standards
association considers it to be valid,
current, and approved.
The Commission, in the Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking Docket 15–170
(EA NPRM), initiated an examination of
ways to update and modernize the rules
and procedures associated with the
equipment authorization program for
radiofrequency (RF) devices. In the EA
NPRM, the Commission acknowledged
the then-pending ANSI C63.26 standard,
and observed that references to the
applicable measurement procedures in
ANSI C63.26 could replace
measurement procedures set forth in the
part 2 equipment authorization rules
and referred to in many specific
licensed service subparts. In particular,
the Commission noted that section
2.947 of the rules states that it will
accept data which has been measured in
accordance with standards or
measurement procedures acceptable to
the Commission and published by
national engineering societies.
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ANSI C63.26 is particularly relevant
to the testing of digital devices, since
our existing rules mostly address older
analog technologies, and the
supplemental guidance for digital
device measurements has generally been
provided by OET on an ad hoc basis.
Moreover, because the standard
complements the ANSI C63.10 standard
for measurement procedures for
unlicensed devices (which the
Commission recently incorporated by
reference), the use of ANSI C63.26
would facilitate the testing of devices
that contain both licensed and
unlicensed transmitters.
In the EA NPRM, the Commission
asked parties to ‘‘take the ANSI C63.26
standards development into account
when drafting their comments,’’
anticipated that it would ‘‘soon have to
consider whether we should allow for
the use of ANSI C63.26 once it has been
adopted . . . and published,’’ and
proposed ‘‘to seek comment on
incorporating the ANSI C63.26 into our
rules as soon as the standard becomes
final.’’ As the standard has become
final, and through this Public Notice, we
seek comment on modifying section
2.910 of our rules, 47 CFR 2.910, to
incorporate ANSI C63.26 by reference.
By supplementing the record within
existing Docket 15–170, the Commission
will be able to consider the use of ANSI
C63.26 as part of its comprehensive
review of the EA process.
In addition to commenting on the
potential adoption of ANSI C63.26
generally, commenters should address
how the Commission would incorporate
the standard into our existing rules, as
discussed in the NPRM. For example,
what are the specific part 2
measurement procedures that ANSI
C63.26 would replace, and which
individual service rules should be
replaced with cross-references to part 2
(and, by extension, ANSI C63.26)?
These filings should be made in ET
Docket No. 15–170 within the pleading
cycle time period listed above.
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Incorporation by Reference. The OFR
recently revised the regulations to
require that agencies must discuss in the
preamble of the rule ways that the
materials the agency incorporates by
reference are reasonably available to
interested persons and how interested
parties can obtain the materials. In
addition, the preamble of the rule must
summarize the material. 1 CFR 51.5(b).
In accordance with OFR’s requirements,
the discussion in this section
summarizes ANSI standards. Copies of
the standards are available for purchase
from these organizations: The Institute
of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE), 3916 Ranchero Drive, Ann
Arbor, MI 48108, 1–800–699–9277,
https://www.techstreet.com/ieee; and the
American National Standards Institute
(ANSI), 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor,
New York, NY 10036, (212) 642–4900,
https://webstore.ansi.org/ansidocstore.
ANSI C63.26–2015, ‘‘American
National Standard for Compliance
Testing of Transmitters Used in
Licensed Radio Services,’’ is ANSI
approved and was published on January
15, 2016. The IBR previously proposed
in 80 FR 46900 (2015) would also
include this standard in multiple rule
sections.
This standard, ANSI C63.26–2015,
covers the procedures for testing a wide
variety of licensed transmitters;
including but not limited to transmitters
operating under parts 22, 24, 25, 27, 90,
95 and 101 of the FCC Rules,
transmitters subject to the general
procedures in part 2 of the FCC Rules
and procedures for transmitters not
covered in the FCC Rules. The standard
also addresses specific topics; e.g., ERP/
EIRP, average power measurements and
instrumentation requirements.
Federal Communications Commission.
Ronald T. Repasi,
Deputy Chief, Office of Engineering and
Technology.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Parts 2, 22, 24, 25, 27, 90, 95 and 101
[ET Docket No. 15-170; DA 16-348]
Incorporating the American National Standard for Compliance
Testing of Transmitters Used in Licensed Radio Services (ANSI C63.26-
2015) Into the Commission's Rules
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission acknowledges the publication
of ANSI C63.26-2015 ``American National Standard for Compliance Testing
of Transmitters Used in Licensed Radio Services'' and seeks comment on
incorporating it into the Commission's rules by reference as part of an
open rulemaking proceeding that addresses its equipment authorization
(EA) rules and procedures. The standard was recently published and is
now an ``active standard''--that is, the standards association
considers it to be valid, current, and approved.
DATES: Submit comments on or before May 5, 2016. Reply Comment Date:
May 16, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Pursuant to sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's
rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments and
reply comments on or before the dates indicated on this document.
Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing
System (ECFS). See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking
Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998).
Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the
Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/.
Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an
original and one copy of each filing. If more than one docket or
rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, filers
must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or
rulemaking number. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery,
by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S.
Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
All hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the
Commission's Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445
12th St. SW., Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. The filing hours are
8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with
rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes and boxes must be disposed of
before entering the building.
Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express
Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive,
Capitol Heights, MD 20743.
U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be
addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington DC 20554. People with
Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people
with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio
format), send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer &
Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432
(tty).
Comments, reply comments, and ex parte submissions will be
available for public inspection during regular business hours in the
FCC Reference Center, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th
Street SW., CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. These documents will also be
available via ECFS. Documents will be available electronically in
ASCII, Microsoft Word, and/or Adobe Acrobat.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Butler, Office of Engineering
and Technology, (202) 418-2702, email: Brian.Butler@fcc.gov, TTY (202)
418-2989.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's
(Public Notice) ET Docket No 15-170, released April 1, 2016. The full
text of this document is available for inspection and copying during
normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room CY-A257), 445
12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. The full text may also be
downloaded at: www.fcc.gov. People with Disabilities: To request
materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille,
large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to
fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at
202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty).
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Synopsis
By this Synopsis, we acknowledge the publication of ANSI C63.26-
2015 ``American National Standard for Compliance Testing of
Transmitters Used in Licensed Radio Services,'' and seek comment on
incorporating it into the Commission's rules by reference as part of an
open rulemaking proceeding that addresses our equipment authorization
(EA) rules and procedures. Comments and reply comments should be filed
in the existing EA docket, ET Docket No. 15-170.
As background, ANSI C63.26 was developed by the ANSI ASC C63 in
order to provide manufacturers and test laboratories with the reliable
and consistent measurement procedures necessary to demonstrate that
transmitters used in licensed radio services comply with the
Commission's technical requirements. The standard was recently
published and is now an ``active standard''--that is, the standards
association considers it to be valid, current, and approved.
The Commission, in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Docket 15-170
(EA NPRM), initiated an examination of ways to update and modernize the
rules and procedures associated with the equipment authorization
program for radiofrequency (RF) devices. In the EA NPRM, the Commission
acknowledged the then-pending ANSI C63.26 standard, and observed that
references to the applicable measurement procedures in ANSI C63.26
could replace measurement procedures set forth in the part 2 equipment
authorization rules and referred to in many specific licensed service
subparts. In particular, the Commission noted that section 2.947 of the
rules states that it will accept data which has been measured in
accordance with standards or measurement procedures acceptable to the
Commission and published by national engineering societies.
ANSI C63.26 is particularly relevant to the testing of digital
devices, since our existing rules mostly address older analog
technologies, and the supplemental guidance for digital device
measurements has generally been provided by OET on an ad hoc basis.
Moreover, because the standard complements the ANSI C63.10 standard for
measurement procedures for unlicensed devices (which the Commission
recently incorporated by reference), the use of ANSI C63.26 would
facilitate the testing of devices that contain both licensed and
unlicensed transmitters.
In the EA NPRM, the Commission asked parties to ``take the ANSI
C63.26 standards development into account when drafting their
comments,'' anticipated that it would ``soon have to consider whether
we should allow for the use of ANSI C63.26 once it has been adopted . .
. and published,'' and proposed ``to seek comment on incorporating the
ANSI C63.26 into our rules as soon as the standard becomes final.'' As
the standard has become final, and through this Public Notice, we seek
comment on modifying section 2.910 of our rules, 47 CFR 2.910, to
incorporate ANSI C63.26 by reference. By supplementing the record
within existing Docket 15-170, the Commission will be able to consider
the use of ANSI C63.26 as part of its comprehensive review of the EA
process.
In addition to commenting on the potential adoption of ANSI C63.26
generally, commenters should address how the Commission would
incorporate the standard into our existing rules, as discussed in the
NPRM. For example, what are the specific part 2 measurement procedures
that ANSI C63.26 would replace, and which individual service rules
should be replaced with cross-references to part 2 (and, by extension,
ANSI C63.26)? These filings should be made in ET Docket No. 15-170
within the pleading cycle time period listed above.
Incorporation by Reference. The OFR recently revised the
regulations to require that agencies must discuss in the preamble of
the rule ways that the materials the agency incorporates by reference
are reasonably available to interested persons and how interested
parties can obtain the materials. In addition, the preamble of the rule
must summarize the material. 1 CFR 51.5(b). In accordance with OFR's
requirements, the discussion in this section summarizes ANSI standards.
Copies of the standards are available for purchase from these
organizations: The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
(IEEE), 3916 Ranchero Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, 1-800-699-9277,
https://www.techstreet.com/ieee; and the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI), 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036,
(212) 642-4900, https://webstore.ansi.org/ansidocstore.
ANSI C63.26-2015, ``American National Standard for Compliance
Testing of Transmitters Used in Licensed Radio Services,'' is ANSI
approved and was published on January 15, 2016. The IBR previously
proposed in 80 FR 46900 (2015) would also include this standard in
multiple rule sections.
This standard, ANSI C63.26-2015, covers the procedures for testing
a wide variety of licensed transmitters; including but not limited to
transmitters operating under parts 22, 24, 25, 27, 90, 95 and 101 of
the FCC Rules, transmitters subject to the general procedures in part 2
of the FCC Rules and procedures for transmitters not covered in the FCC
Rules. The standard also addresses specific topics; e.g., ERP/EIRP,
average power measurements and instrumentation requirements.
Federal Communications Commission.
Ronald T. Repasi,
Deputy Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology.
[FR Doc. 2016-09058 Filed 4-19-16; 8:45 am]
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