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inform purchasers of fixed Consumer
Signal Boosters that they may not
lawfully be installed and operated in a
moving vehicle or outdoor location. We
recognize that our labeling requirement
imposes additional costs on entities that
manufacture Consumer Signal Boosters;
however, on balance, we find that such
costs are outweighed by the benefits of
ensuring that consumers purchase
appropriate devices. Accordingly, all
fixed Consumer Signal Boosters, both
Provider-Specific and Wideband,
manufactured or imported on or after
one year from the effective date of the
rule change must include the following
advisory (1) in on-line point-of-sale
marketing materials, (2) in any print or
on-line owner’s manual and installation
instructions, (3) on the outside
packaging of the device, and (4) on a
label affixed to the device: ‘‘This device
may be operated ONLY in a fixed
location for in-building use.’’
Section 1.1307(b)(1)—Radiofrequency
(RF). This rule requires that a label is
affixed to the transmitting antenna that
provides adequate notice regarding
potential RF safety hazards and
references the applicable FCC-adopted
limits for RF exposure. Provider
Reporting Requirement: In order to
facilitate review of wireless providers’
behavior regarding Consumer Signal
Boosters, the R&O requires that on
March 1, 2015, and March 1, 2016, all
nationwide wireless providers publicly
indicate their status regarding consent
for each Consumer Signal Booster that
has received FCC certification as listed
in a Public Notice to be released by the
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
30 days prior to each reporting date. For
each listed Consumer Signal Booster,
wireless providers should publicly
indicate whether they (1) consent to use
of the device; (2) do not consent to use
of the device; or (3) are still considering
whether or not they will consent to the
use of the device.
Registration Requirements: Section
20.21(a)(2)—The rules require signal
booster operators to register Consumer
Signal Boosters, existing and new, with
their serving wireless providers prior to
operation. This is a mandatory
requirement to continue or begin
operation of a Consumer Signal Booster.
The registration requirement will aid in
interference resolution and facilitate
provider control over Consumer Signal
Boosters. The information collection
contained in Section 20.21(a)(2) affects
individuals or households; thus, there
are impacts under the Privacy Act.
However, the government is not directly
collecting this information and the R&O
directs carriers to protect the
information to the extent it is
considered Customer Proprietary
Network Information (CPNI).
Section 20.21(h)—By March 1, 2014,
all providers who voluntarily consent to
the use of Consumer Signal Boosters on
their networks must establish a free
registration system for their subscribers.
At a minimum, providers must collect
(1) the name of the Consumer Signal
Booster owner and/or operator, if
different individuals; (2) the make,
model, and serial number of the device;
(3) the location of the device; and (4) the
date of initial operation. Otherwise, the
Commission permits providers to
develop their own registration systems
to facilitate provider control and
interference resolution, providers
should collect only such information
that is reasonably related to achieving
these dual goals. Wireless providers
may determine how to collect such
information and how to keep it up-todate. Section 90.219(d)(5)—This rule
requires operators of Part 90 Class B
signal boosters to register these devices
in a searchable on-line database that
will be maintained and operated by the
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
via delegated authority from the
Commission. The Commission believes
this will be a valuable tool to resolve
interference should it occur.
Certification Requirements: Sections
20.3, 20.21(e)(2), 20.21(e)(8)(i)(G),
20.21(e)(9)(i)(H), 90.203—These rules,
in conjunction with the R&O, require
that signal booster manufacturers
demonstrate that they meet the new
technical specifications using the
existing and unchanged equipment
authorization application, including
submitting a technical document with
the application for FCC equipment
authorization that shows compliance of
all antennas, cables and/or coupling
devices with the requirements of
§ 20.21(e). The R&O further provides
that manufacturers must make certain
certifications when applying for device
certification. Manufacturers must
provide an explanation of all measures
taken to ensure that the technical
safeguards designed to inhibit harmful
interference and protect wireless
networks cannot be deactivated by the
user. The R&O requires that
manufacturers of Provider-Specific
Consumer Signal Boosters may only be
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certificated with the consent of the
licensee so the manufacturer must
certify that it has obtained such consent
as part of the equipment certification
process. The R&O also requires that if a
manufacturer claims that a device will
not affect E911 communications, the
manufacturer must certify this claim
during the equipment certification
process. Note: The ‘‘application for
equipment’’ certification requirements
are met under OMB Control Number
3060–0057, FCC Form 731.
Antenna Kitting Documentation
Requirement: Sections 20.21(e)(8)(i)(G),
20.21(e)(9)(i)(H)—The rules require that
all consumer boosters must be sold with
user manuals specifying all antennas
and cables that meet the requirements of
this section. Part 90 Licensee Consent
Documentation Requirement: Section
90.219(b)(1)(i)—This rule requires that
non-licensees seeking to operate part 90
signal boosters must obtain the express
consent of the licensee(s) of the
frequencies for which the device or
system is intended to amplify. The rules
further require that such consent must
be maintained in a recordable format
that can be presented to a FCC
representative or other relevant licensee
investigating interference.
Cross-reference to Other Rule Parts:
Sections 22.9, 24.9, and 27.9—
Operation of a consumer signal booster
under Parts 22, 24, and 27 of the
Commission’s rules must also comply
with section 20.21 of the Commission’s
rules, including all relevant information
collections.
Federal Communications Commission.
Katura Jackson,
Federal Register Liaison, Office of the
Secretary.
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Open Commission Meeting, Tuesday,
April 17, 2018
April 10, 2018.
The Federal Communications
Commission will hold an Open Meeting
on the subjects listed below on Tuesday,
April 17, 2018 which is scheduled to
commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW–
C305, at 445 12th Street SW,
Washington, DC.
Item No.
Bureau
Subject
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Wireline Competition ..................................
Title: Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply
Chain Through FCC Programs (WC Docket No. 18–89).
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Wireless Tele-Communications ..................
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International ................................................
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Wireline Competition ..................................
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Wireline Competition ..................................
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Media ..........................................................
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Media ..........................................................
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The meeting site is fully accessible to
people using wheelchairs or other
mobility aids. Sign language
interpreters, open captioning, and
assistive listening devices will be
provided on site. Other reasonable
accommodations for people with
disabilities are available upon request.
In your request, include a description of
the accommodation you will need and
a way we can contact you if we need
more information. Last minute requests
will be accepted, but may be impossible
to fill. Send an email to: fcc504@fcc.gov
or call the Consumer & Governmental
Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice),
202–418–0432 (TTY).
Additional information concerning
this meeting may be obtained from the
Office of Media Relations, (202) 418–
0500; TTY 1–888–835–5322. Audio/
Video coverage of the meeting will be
broadcast live with open captioning
over the internet from the FCC Live web
page at www.fcc.gov/live.
For a fee this meeting can be viewed
live over George Mason University’s
Capitol Connection. The Capitol
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Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to ensure
that universal service support is not used to purchase equipment or services from
companies posing a national security threat to the integrity of communications networks or the communications supply chain.
Title: Auctions of Upper Microwave Flexible Use Licenses for Next-Generation Wireless Services; Competitive Bidding Procedures for Auctions 101 (28 GHz) and 102
(24 GHz) (AU Docket No. 18–85).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Public Notice that would seek comment
on the procedures for the auctions of Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service licenses in the 28 GHz and 24 GHz bands.
Title: Streamlining Licensing Procedures for Small Satellites (IB Docket No. 18–86).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes a new, alternative application process designed for a class of satellites referred to as ‘‘small satellites.’’
Title: Rural Call Completion (WC Docket No. 13–39).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking that will adopt new measures, and seek comment on others,
to better tackle the problem of call completion and ensure that calls are completed
to all Americans—including those in rural America.
Title: Regulation of Business Data Services for Rate-of-Return Local Exchange Carriers (WC Docket No. 17–144).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to enable
model-based rate-of-return carriers to elect incentive regulation for their lowerspeed business data services offerings, and to remove ex ante pricing regulation
for packet-based and higher-speed circuit-based offerings.
Title: Cable Channel Lineup Requirements—Sections 76.1705 and 76.1700(a)(4) (MB
Docket No. 18–92); Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No.
17–105).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing
to eliminate the requirement that cable operators maintain a channel lineup at their
local office and seeking comment on eliminating the requirement that certain cable
operators make their channel lineup available via their online public inspection file.
Title: Amendment of Section 73.624(g) of the Commission’s Rules Regarding Submission of FCC Form 2100, Schedule G, Used to Report TV Stations’ Ancillary or
Supplementary Services (MB Docket No. 17–264); Modernization of Media Regulation Initiative (MB Docket No. 17–105).
Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that would revise Section 73.624(g) of its rules to reduce broadcaster reporting obligations relating to the
provision of ancillary or supplementary services.
Connection also will carry the meeting
live via the internet. To purchase these
services, call (703) 993–3100 or go to
www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu.
Federal Communications Commission.
Katura Jackson,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the
Secretary.
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Information Collection Being Reviewed
by the Federal Communications
Commission
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
As part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal
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Communications Commission (FCC or
Commission) invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on the
following information collections.
Comments are requested concerning:
Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
the accuracy of the Commission’s
burden estimate; ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information collected; ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of
information on the respondents,
including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; and ways to
further reduce the information
collection burden on small business
concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor
a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) control
number. No person shall be subject to
any penalty for failing to comply with
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Open Commission Meeting, Tuesday, April 17, 2018
April 10, 2018.
The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on
the subjects listed below on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 which is scheduled
to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street SW,
Washington, DC.
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Item No. Bureau Subject
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1................... Wireline Competition.. Title: Protecting Against
National Security Threats
to the Communications
Supply Chain Through FCC
Programs (WC Docket No.
18-89).
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Summary: The Commission
will consider a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking to
ensure that universal
service support is not
used to purchase
equipment or services
from companies posing a
national security threat
to the integrity of
communications networks
or the communications
supply chain.
2................... Wireless Tele- Title: Auctions of Upper
Communications. Microwave Flexible Use
Licenses for Next-
Generation Wireless
Services; Competitive
Bidding Procedures for
Auctions 101 (28 GHz) and
102 (24 GHz) (AU Docket
No. 18-85).
Summary: The Commission
will consider a Public
Notice that would seek
comment on the procedures
for the auctions of Upper
Microwave Flexible Use
Service licenses in the
28 GHz and 24 GHz bands.
3................... International......... Title: Streamlining
Licensing Procedures for
Small Satellites (IB
Docket No. 18-86).
Summary: The Commission
will consider a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking that
proposes a new,
alternative application
process designed for a
class of satellites
referred to as ``small
satellites.''
4................... Wireline Competition.. Title: Rural Call
Completion (WC Docket No.
13-39).
Summary: The Commission
will consider a Report
and Order and Further
Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking that will
adopt new measures, and
seek comment on others,
to better tackle the
problem of call
completion and ensure
that calls are completed
to all Americans--
including those in rural
America.
5................... Wireline Competition.. Title: Regulation of
Business Data Services
for Rate-of-Return Local
Exchange Carriers (WC
Docket No. 17-144).
Summary: The Commission
will consider a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking to
enable model-based rate-
of-return carriers to
elect incentive
regulation for their
lower-speed business data
services offerings, and
to remove ex ante pricing
regulation for packet-
based and higher-speed
circuit-based offerings.
6................... Media................. Title: Cable Channel
Lineup Requirements--
Sections 76.1705 and
76.1700(a)(4) (MB Docket
No. 18-92); Modernization
of Media Regulation
Initiative (MB Docket No.
17-105).
Summary: The Commission
will consider a Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking
proposing to eliminate
the requirement that
cable operators maintain
a channel lineup at their
local office and seeking
comment on eliminating
the requirement that
certain cable operators
make their channel lineup
available via their
online public inspection
file.
7................... Media................. Title: Amendment of
Section 73.624(g) of the
Commission's Rules
Regarding Submission of
FCC Form 2100, Schedule
G, Used to Report TV
Stations' Ancillary or
Supplementary Services
(MB Docket No. 17-264);
Modernization of Media
Regulation Initiative (MB
Docket No. 17-105).
Summary: The Commission
will consider a Report
and Order that would
revise Section 73.624(g)
of its rules to reduce
broadcaster reporting
obligations relating to
the provision of
ancillary or
supplementary services.
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The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or
other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and
assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable
accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.
In your request, include a description of the accommodation you will
need and a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last
minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send
an email to: [email protected] or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs
Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY).
Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from
the Office of Media Relations, (202) 418-0500; TTY 1-888-835-5322.
Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast live with open
captioning over the internet from the FCC Live web page at www.fcc.gov/live.
For a fee this meeting can be viewed live over George Mason
University's Capitol Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry
the meeting live via the internet. To purchase these services, call
(703) 993-3100 or go to www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu.
Federal Communications Commission.
Katura Jackson,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-08028 Filed 4-16-18; 8:45 am]
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