Agencies and Commissions December 17, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

We propose to revise our rules for protective filing after we receive a written statement of intent to claim Social Security benefits under title II of the Social Security Act (the Act). Specifically, we propose to revise from 6 months to 60 days the time period during which you must file an application for benefits after the date of a notice we send explaining the need to file an application. We are proposing this revision to make the time period used in the title II program consistent with the time period used in other programs we administer under the Act. We believe that eliminating the difference between the time periods in the programs we administer would make it easier for the public to understand and follow our rules.

This document requests comments on a petition for rulemaking filed by Katherine Pyeatt, requesting the allotment of Channel 250A at Batesville, Texas. Channel 250A can be allotted to Batesville consistent with the minimum distance separation requirements of the Commission's Rules with the imposition of a site restriction located 11.4 kilometers (7.1 miles) east of the community at reference coordinates 28-58-27 NL and 99-30-12 WL.

The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration concerning application, licensing, operating, and technical rules for the 2155- 2180 MHz Band and an Order on Reconsideration concerning petitions for reconsideration filed in WT Dockets No. 07-16 and 07-30, as well as a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the 2155-2180 MHz band. 2.................. Wireless Tele- Title: Amendment of Parts 1, 22, Communications. 24, 27, 74, 80, 90, 95, and 101 To Establish License Renewal and Discontinuance of Operation Policies and Procedures for Certain Wireless Radio Services; Imposition of a Freeze on the Filing of Competing renewal Applications for Certain Wireless Radio Services and the Processing of Already-Filed Competing Renewal Applications. Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order concerning harmonization of the Commission's requirements regarding license renewal and permanent discontinuance of operations for WRS licensees, as well as a related Order that would impose a freeze on the filing of competing renewal applications and the processing of already-filed competing renewal applications. 3.................. Media............ Title: Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Replacement Digital Low Power Television Translator Stations. Summary: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning creation of a replacement digital television translator service. 4.................. Media............ Title: Development of Competition and Diversity in Video Programming Distribution and Carriage (MB Docket No. 07- 42); Review of the Commission's Program Access Rules and Examination of Programming Tying Arrangements (MB Docket No. 07-198). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order modifying the program carriage rules and procedures and a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on the practices of programmers and broadcasters. 5.................. Enforcement...... Title: Apparent Violations of the Commission's DTV Transition Notice Requirements for Eligible Telecommunications Carriers and Multichannel Video Programming Distributors. Summary: The Commission will consider an omnibus NAL against various companies for apparent violations of the Commission's DTV consumer education requirements. 6.................. Public Safety & Title: Wireless E911 Location Homeland Accuracy Requirements (PS Security. Docket No. 07-114). Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Report and Order adopting revised wireless Enhanced 911 location accuracy and reliability requirements. 7.................. Office of Title: Amendment of Part 27 of Engineering and the Commission's Rules to Technology Govern the Operation of International & Wireless Communications Wireless Tele- Services in the 2.3 GHz Band Communications. (WT Docket No. 07-293); Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band (IB Docket No. 95-91; General Docket No. 90-37); Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc., Request for Special Temporary Authority to Operate four Satellite DARS Terrestrial Repeaters in Alaska and Hawaii. Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Second Report and Order concerning proposed revisions to the service rules for mobile, fixed and base stations in the Wireless Communications Service (WCS), and proposed service rules for terrestrial repeaters to be used in conjunction with the Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS).

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), agencies are required to submit proposed reporting and recordkeeping requirements to OMB for review and approval, and to publish a notice in the Federal Register notifying the public that the agency has made such a submission.

This document announces a recently-filed Postal Service notice of a new international mail contract. It addresses procedural steps associated with this filing.